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PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation

Phase 1

Healthy Volunteers | Small molecule | Other |Roche Holding AG|Last Updated: Mar 13, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment277

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT02573025A Bioequivalence Study of Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a (PEG-IFN Alfa-2a) Benzyl Alcohol (BA)-Free Formulation Versus PEG-IFN Alfa-2a (Pegasys) Following Subcutaneous AdministrationHealthy Volunteers
COMPLETED277 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Bioequivalence Study of Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2a (PEG-IFN Alfa-2a) Benzyl Alcohol (BA)-Free Formulation Versus PEG-IFN Alfa-2a (Pegasys) Following Subcutaneous Administration
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) for PEG-IFN alfa-2a
Predose (-1 Hour), Hour 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 84, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 312, 384, 480, 552, 648, 816 post Dose
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) for PEG-IFN alfa-2a From Time Zero to 816 hours (AUC0-816h)
Predose (-1 Hour), Hour 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 84, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 312, 384, 480, 552, 648, 816 post Dose

Secondary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve for PEG-IFN alfa-2a From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf)
Predose (-1 Hour), Hour 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 84, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 312, 384, 480, 552, 648, 816 post Dose
Time to Reach Cmax (tmax) for PEG-IFN alfa-2a
Predose (-1 Hour), Hour 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 84, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 312, 384, 480, 552, 648, 816 post Dose
Terminal Half-Life (t1/2) for PEG-IFN alfa-2a
Predose (-1 Hour), Hour 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 84, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 312, 384, 480, 552, 648, 816 post Dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Test Followed by ReferenceEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation (Test) in Period 1, followed by PEG-IFN alfa-2a market formulation (Reference) in Period 2 on Day 1 of each period with a washout period of 14 to 21 days.
Reference Followed by TestEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive PEG-IFN alfa-2a market formulation (Reference) in Period 1, followed by PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation (Test) in Period 2 on Day 1 of each period with a washout period of 14 to 21 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation (Test)DRUGParticipants will receive single injection of 180 micrograms (mcg) of PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation, subcutaneously via prefilled syringe in either period 1 and 2 (each period having 35 days).
PEG-IFN alfa-2a market formulation (Reference)DRUGParticipants will receive single injection of 180 mcg of PEG-IFN alfa-2a market formulation, subcutaneously via prefilled syringe in either period 1 and 2 (each period having 35 days).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy female and male Chinese participants * Body mass index between 19 and 28 kilograms per square meter (kg/m\^2), inclusive * Participants determined as healthy by their medical history, physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), and clinical laboratory m...

Countries:AustraliaHong KongNew ZealandSingaporeTaiwan
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Frequently asked questions about PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation

What is PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation used for?

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation is a pegylated interferon alfa-2a product being developed by Roche Holding AG (RHHBY) for use in healthy volunteers. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as an investigational drug, and it is not approved for any indication.

Who makes PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation?

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation is developed by Roche Holding AG, which trades under the ticker RHHBY. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate this investigational product.

What phase is PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation in?

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 1 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation in?

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation has one completed clinical trial, NCT02573025, which was a bioequivalence study comparing it to Pegasys following subcutaneous administration. The trial enrolled 277 healthy volunteers and was conducted in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Is PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation the same as Pegasys?

PEG-IFN alfa-2a BA-free formulation is a benzyl alcohol (BA)-free version of pegylated interferon alfa-2a, which is being compared to Pegasys in clinical trials. It is an investigational formulation developed by Roche, while Pegasys is the existing branded product.