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Mycophenolate Mofetil

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Pemphigus Vulgaris | Small molecule | Dermatology |Roche Holding AG|Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetIMPDH1, IMPDH2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment135

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Clinical trial landscape

Mycophenolate Mofetil · 10 trials · 11 indications

Phase 3 7Phase 2 3
NCT02383589A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab Versus Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Participants With Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV)Pemphigus Vulgaris
COMPLETED135 Analytics
NCT01014442A Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) in Lung Transplant RecipientsLung Transplantation
COMPLETED68 Analytics
NCT02091414A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Combination Therapy in Heart Transplant Patients.Heart Transplantation
COMPLETED36 Analytics
NCT02005562OPERA Study: A Study of Two Dosing Regimens of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Kidney Transplant Patients.Kidney Transplantation
COMPLETED252 Analytics
NCT00788567CLEAR Study - A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Recipients of Kidney TransplantsKidney Transplantation
COMPLETED136 Analytics
NCT00683969A Study to Assess the Effect of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) and Reduced Corticosteroids in Controlling Symptoms of Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia Gravis, Generalized
COMPLETED136 Analytics
NCT00408213A Continuation Study to Assess the Effect of CellCept in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis.Myasthenia Gravis Generalised
COMPLETED136 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab Versus Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Participants With Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV)
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept) in Lung Transplant Recipients
Lung TransplantationUnlock trial analytics
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A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Combination Therapy in Heart Transplant Patients.
Heart TransplantationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
OPERA Study: A Study of Two Dosing Regimens of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Kidney Transplant Patients.
Kidney TransplantationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
CLEAR Study - A Study of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) in Recipients of Kidney Transplants
Kidney TransplantationUnlock trial analytics
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A Study to Assess the Effect of CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil) and Reduced Corticosteroids in Controlling Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Continuation Study to Assess the Effect of CellCept in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants (Excluding Telemedicine [TM] Participants) Who Achieved Sustained Complete Remission, Evaluated by the Pemphigus Disease Area Index (PDAI) Activity Score
From Baseline up to 52 Weeks (up to clinical cut-off date (CCOD) of 28 November 2018)
Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Mycophenolic Acid (MPA), Mycophenolic Acid Glucuronide (MPAG) and Acyl Glucuronide Metabolite of Mycophenolic Acid (AcMPAG) at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 after transplantation

Cmax was expressed in milligrams per liter (mg/L).

Cmax of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mg/L.

Cmax of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mg/L.

Cmax of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mg/L.

Cmax of Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in micrograms per liter (mcg/L).

Cmax of Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mcg/L.

Cmax of Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mcg/L.

Cmax of Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

Cmax was expressed in mcg/L.

Dose-Normalized Cmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

Dose-normalized Cmax was determined (in 1 per liter \[1/L\]) by dividing the Cmax by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized Cmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

Dose-normalized Cmax was determined (in 1/L) by dividing the Cmax by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized Cmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

Dose-normalized Cmax was determined (in 1/L) by dividing the Cmax by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized Cmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

Dose-normalized Cmax was determined (in 1/L) by dividing the Cmax by the actual dose taken.

Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation
Tmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation
Tmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation
Tmax of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation
Minimum Concentration (Cmin) of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 4
Predose (0 hour) on Day 4 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mg/L.

Cmin of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 8
Predose (0 hour) on Day 8 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mg/L.

Cmin of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 20
Predose (0 hour) on Day 20 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mg/L.

Cmin of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 90
Predose (0 hour) on Day 90 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mg/L.

Cmin of Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour) on Day 4 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mcg/L.

Cmin of Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour) on Day 8 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mcg/L.

Cmin of Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour) on Day 20 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mcg/L.

Cmin of Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour) on Day 90 post-transplantation

Cmin was expressed in mcg/L.

Volume of Distribution (Vz) of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

Vz is defined as the theoretical volume in which the total amount of drug would need to be uniformly distributed to produce the desired blood concentration of a drug.

Vz of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

Vz is defined as the theoretical volume in which the total amount of drug would need to be uniformly distributed to produce the desired blood concentration of a drug.

Vz of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

Vz is defined as the theoretical volume in which the total amount of drug would need to be uniformly distributed to produce the desired blood concentration of a drug.

Vz of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

Vz is defined as the theoretical volume in which the total amount of drug would need to be uniformly distributed to produce the desired blood concentration of a drug.

Clearance (CL) of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

CL is a quantitative measure of the rate at which a drug substance is removed from the body and expressed in liters per hour (L/hour).

CL of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

CL is a quantitative measure of the rate at which a drug substance is removed from the body and expressed in L/hour.

CL of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

CL is a quantitative measure of the rate at which a drug substance is removed from the body and expressed in L/hour.

CL of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

CL is a quantitative measure of the rate at which a drug substance is removed from the body and expressed in L/hour.

Area Under the Curve From Time 0 to 12 Hours (AUC0-12) of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours time milligrams per liter (hours\*\[mg/L\]).

AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mg/L).

AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mg/L).

AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG and AcMPAG at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mg/L).

AUC0-12 of Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours times micrograms per liter (hours\*\[mcg/L\]).

AUC0-12 of Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mcg/L).

AUC0-12 of Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mcg/L).

AUC0-12 of Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours and expressed in hours\*(mcg/L).

Dose-Normalized AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours. Dose-normalized AUC0-12 was determined (in hours/L) by dividing the AUC0-12 by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours. Dose-normalized AUC0-12 was determined (in hours/L) by dividing the AUC0-12 by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours. Dose-normalized AUC0-12 was determined (in hours/L) by dividing the AUC0-12 by the actual dose taken.

Dose-Normalized AUC0-12 of MPA, MPAG, AcMPAG and Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

AUC0-12 is a measure of the serum concentration of the drug from time 0 to 12 hours. Dose-normalized AUC0-12 was determined (in hours/L) by dividing the AUC0-12 by the actual dose taken.

Free Fraction of Free MPA at Day 4
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 4 post-transplantation

MPA Free fraction (in percent \[%\]) was calculated by dividing free MPA AUC0-12 by total MPA AUC0-12 times 100%.

Free Fraction of Free MPA at Day 8
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 8 post-transplantation

MPA Free fraction (in %) was calculated by dividing free MPA AUC0-12 by total MPA AUC0-12 times 100%.

Free Fraction of Free MPA at Day 20
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 20 post-transplantation

MPA Free fraction (in %) was calculated by dividing free MPA AUC0-12 by total MPA AUC0-12 times 100%.

Free Fraction of Free MPA at Day 90
Predose (0 hour), 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dose on Day 90 post-transplantation

MPA Free fraction (in %) was calculated by dividing free MPA AUC0-12 by total MPA AUC0-12 times 100%.

Percentage of Participants With Biopsy Proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) by Week
Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24

Percentage of participants with BPAR of greater than or equal to (≥) International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT) Grade III. The ISHLT graded symptoms on a scale of Grade 0 through VI. Grade 0 equals (=) no rejection. Grade IA = regional (perivascular or interstitial) infiltration and no necrosis, and grade IB = dissemination but little infiltration and no necrosis. Grade II = 1 focus of invasive infiltration with or without (+/-) associated cardiomyocyte necrosis. Grade IIIA = 2 or more foci of invasive infiltration +/- associated cardiomyocyte necrosis, and grade IIIB = diffuse inflammatory pathological changes associated with cardiomyocyte necrosis. Grade IV = diffuse, infiltrative multi-foci +/- edema; +/- hemorrhage; and +/-vasculitis.

Percentage of Participants With Biopsy-Proven Acute Rejection (BPAR) Before Week 12 or Acute Subclinical Rejection on Protocol Biopsy at Week 12
Week 12

BPAR was defined as the presence of clinical signs and kidney biopsy that confirmed the rejection before Week 12. Subclinical acute rejection was defined as an increase of serum creatinine at Week 12 strictly less than 10 percent (%) compared to baseline (BL) values and BPAR of Grade greater than or equal to (≥) 1 according to Banff 1997 classification at Week 12.

Proportion of patients achieving therapeutic window by Day 5\n
Proportion of subjects reaching responder status
Week 36
AEs, laboratory parameters, vital signs.
Throughout study
Percentage of Participants With Clinical Response as Measured by the International Working Group (IWG) Criteria for Hematological Improvement
Up to approximately 2 years

International Working Group (IWG) criteria for hematological improvement was defined as having hemoglobin (Hgb) \<11 g/dL (pretreatment) and an increase in Hgb ≥1.5 g/dL after ≥8 weeks of treatment.

Mean Number of Blood Transfusions Per Visit
Up to approximately 2 years
Percentage of Participants With Acute Rejection
Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, and 28

Diagnosis of acute rejection was suspected in any participant with an increase in serum creatinine greater than or equal to (≥) 25 percent (%). All suspected acute rejections were confirmed by biopsy. The start date of acute rejection was identified as the date of biopsy.

Time to Rejection
Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, and 28

The mean time, in days, from the date of enrollment to date of biopsy confirming acute rejection.

Percentage of Participants With Biopsy-Proven Acute Rejection (BPAR)
Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 12, 24, and 28

BPAR was defined according to 1997 Banff Criteria as a biopsy Banff grade of IA, IB, IIA, IIB, or III. Grade IA was defined as significant interstitial infiltration with greater than (\>)25% of parenchyma affected, and foci of moderate tubulitis with \>4 mononuclear cells per tubular cross section or group of 10 tubular cells. Grade IB was defined as significant interstitial infiltration with \>25% parenchyma affected, and foci of severe tubulitis with \>10% mononuclear cells per tubular cross section or group of 10 tubular cells. Grade IIA was defined as mild to moderate intimal arteritis. Grade IIB was defined as severe intimal arteritis comprising \>25% of the luminal area. Grade III was defined as transmural arteritis and/or arterial fibrinoid changes and necrosis of medial smooth muscle cells.

The Number of Subjects With a 10% Decrease in PRA Level at Month 8.
Enrollment to month 8

Secondary Endpoints

Cumulative Oral Corticosteroid Dose
From Baseline up to 52 Weeks (up to CCOD of 28 November 2018)
Total Number of Protocol Defined Disease Flares
From Baseline up to 52 Weeks (up to CCOD of 28 November 2018)
Time to Initial Sustained Complete Remission
From Baseline up to 52 Weeks (up to CCOD of 28 November 2018)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF)ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive MMF orally twice daily (every 12 hours, Q12H) from Day 1 to Week 52. Participants will also receive rituximab matching placebo by intravenous (IV) infusion on Days 1 and 15 with repeat administration on Days 168 and 182 provided specific safety criteria have been met.
Rituximab (RTX)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive rituximab by IV infusion on Days 1 and 15 with repeat administration on Days 168 and 182 provided specific safety criteria have been met. Participants will also receive MMF matching placebo orally twice daily Q12H from Day 1 to Week 52.
Mycophenolate Mofetil; Cystic FibrosisEXPERIMENTALParticipants with cystic fibrosis will receive mycophenolate mofetil 1.5 g, orally (PO), BID from Days 2 through 30 post-transplantation, and 1 g, PO, BID from Days 31 through 90 post-transplantation.
Mycophenolate Mofetil; OtherEXPERIMENTALParticipants with COPD, emphysema, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or A1AD will receive mycophenolate mofetil 1.5 g, PO, BID, from Days 2 through 30 post-transplantation, and 1 g, PO, BID from Days 31 through 90 post-transplantation.
MMF, CsA, CorticosteroidsEXPERIMENTALParticipants received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) 1.0 grams (g), orally (PO), twice daily (BID) from within 24 hours of transplantation through Week 24. Participants also received an initial loading dose of cyclosporine A (CsA) 4 to 6 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) within 48 hours of transplantation, adjusted thereafter to a blood trough concentration of 150 to 300 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) through Week 24. Participants also received corticosteroids as per the practice of each participating center.
Mycophenolate Mofetil, Adapted DoseEXPERIMENTALParticipants received 3 grams (g) mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) tablets per os (p.o.) in divided doses (every 12 hours \[q12h\]) adapted to mycophenolic acid (MPA) by area under the curve (AUC) beginning on the day of renal transplant, Day 0, or the day before, Day -1, and continuing through Week 52. In addition, induction by interleukin-2R (IL-2R) was administered at Day 0 per standard of care at the site at the investigator's discretion. At 72 hours post-transplantation, participants received cyclosporine 100-1500 nanograms (ng) per (/) milliliter (mL) from Day 0 to (-) Week 4, 800-1200 ng/mL from Week 4 - Week 12 and 500-800 ng/mL from Week 12 - Week 52. Solumedrol 500 mg intravenously (i.v.) was administered before or after the transplantation, and 0.5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) p.o. daily from Day 1 - Day 7.
Mycophenolate Mofetil, Fixed DoseACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants received 2 g MMF tablets p.o. in divided doses q12h beginning on the day of renal transplant, Day 0, or the day before, Day -1, and continuing through Week 52. In addition, induction by IL-2R was administered at Day 0 per standard of care at the site at the investigators discretion. At 72 hours post-transplantation, participants received cyclosporine 100-1500 ng/mL from Day 0 - Week 4, 800-1200 ng/mL from Week 4 - Week 12 and 500-800 ng/mL from Week 12 - Week 52. Solumedrol 500 mg i.v. was administered before or after the transplantation, and 0.5 mg/kg p.o. daily from Day 1 - Day 7.
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Mycophenolate Mofetil + Prednisone + Erythropoietin BetaEXPERIMENTALMycophenolate mofetil (MMF) 1 gm twice daily orally and prednisone 10 mg/day orally until the end of the study. Recombinant human erythropoietin beta 30,000 IU/week, subcutaneously for 6 weeks was added in case of no significant response at Week 12.
Mycophenolate Mofetil MonotherapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants received an initial dose of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), 1 gram (g), orally (PO), twice per day (BID), within 5 days of transplant for 24 weeks. Participants also received concurrent antibody induction, cyclosporine, and corticosteroids as needed according to center's practice.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Mycophenolate Mofetil PlaceboDRUGMMF matching placebo will be administered orally Q12H.
Mycophenolate MofetilDRUGMMF will be administered at a starting dose of 500 milligrams (mg) Q12H and the dose will be titrated to achieve a goal of 1 gram (gm) Q12H.
RituximabDRUGRituximab will be administered at a dose of 1000 mg via IV infusion.
Rituximab PlaceboDRUGRituximab matching placebo will be administered via IV infusion.
mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)DRUG1.0 g PO BID
cyclosporine A (CsA)DRUGInitial loading dose of 4 to 6 mg/kg within 48 hours of transplantation, adjusted thereafter to a blood trough concentration of 150 to 300 ng/mL
corticosteroidsDRUGAs per the practice of each participating center
anti-IL-2RDRUGInduction by IL-2R was administered at Day 0 per standard of care at the site at the investigators discretion.
methylprednisoloneDRUG500 mg intravenous (i.v.) was administered before or after the transplantation, and 0.5 mg/kg p.o. daily from Day 1 to Day 7.
cyclosporineDRUG100-1500 nanograms (ng) per milliliter (mL) from Day 0 to Week 4, 800-1200 ng/mL from Week 4 to Week 12 and 500-800 ng/mL from Week 12 to Week 52
mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)DRUG1g bid for 36 weeks
placeboDRUGpo bid for 36 weeks
mycophenolate mofetil [CellCept]DRUG1g po bid
PrednisoneDRUG10 mg/day orally until end of study.
Erythropoietin BetaDRUGRecombinant human erythropoietin beta at doses of 30,000 IU/week by the subcutaneous route for 6 weeks.
antibody inductionDRUGAccording to manufacturer recommendation
corticosteroidDRUGAccording to manufacturer recommendation
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites68

Inclusion Criteria: * Confirmed diagnosis of PV within the previous 24 months, based on the presence of histological features of acantholysis via skin or mucosal biopsy and one of the following: tissue bound immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies by direct immunofluorescence on the surface of affected e...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyIsraelItalySpainTurkey (Türkiye)UkraineChinaIndiaMexicoNetherlandsRussiaSerbia and MontenegroUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Mycophenolate Mofetil

What is Mycophenolate Mofetil used for?

Mycophenolate Mofetil is an immunosuppressant small molecule being studied for use in Pemphigus Vulgaris, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Chronic Kidney Failure, Heart Transplantation, and Lung Transplantation. It is developed by Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for these indications.

What does Mycophenolate Mofetil target?

Mycophenolate Mofetil is an immunosuppressant that inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme crucial for the de novo synthesis of guanine nucleotides in lymphocytes. By blocking this enzyme, it selectively suppresses T and B cell proliferation, reducing the immune response that contributes to autoimmune and transplant-related conditions.

Who makes Mycophenolate Mofetil?

Mycophenolate Mofetil is developed by Roche Holding AG, a Swiss multinational healthcare company traded on the OTC market under the ticker RHHBY. Roche is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in various conditions, including heart transplantation and myelodysplastic syndromes.

What phase is Mycophenolate Mofetil in?

Mycophenolate Mofetil is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed three trials, including two Phase 3 studies and one Phase 2 study, with a total enrollment of 640 participants. The drug is investigational and not yet approved for the studied indications.

What clinical trials is Mycophenolate Mofetil in?

Mycophenolate Mofetil has been studied in three completed trials: NCT00282347 (Phase 3, Lupus Nephritis, 144 participants), NCT00551291 (Phase 2, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, 10 participants), and NCT02091414 (Phase 3, Heart Transplantation, 36 participants). All trials are completed with no active studies ongoing.

Is Mycophenolate Mofetil the same as CellCept?

Yes, Mycophenolate Mofetil is the same as CellCept, a brand name used in clinical trials. In the study NCT00551291, the drug is referred to as CellCept, and in NCT02091414, it is also called CellCept. Both names refer to the same immunosuppressant compound developed by Roche.