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Febuxostat IR

Phase 3

Gout | Small molecule | Metabolic |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Last Updated: Nov 3, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment1,979

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Febuxostat IR · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT02139046Efficacy and Safety of Extended Release and Immediate Release Febuxostat in Participants With GoutGout
COMPLETED1,790 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety of Extended Release and Immediate Release Febuxostat in Participants With Gout
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With Serum Urate <5.0 mg/dL at Month 3
Month 3

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With at Least One Gout Flare Requiring Treatment
Baseline to Month 3
Percentage of Participants With Serum Urate <6.0 mg/dL at Month 3
Month 3
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Febuxostat IR 40 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORFebuxostat Immediate Release (IR) 40 mg over-encapsulated tablet, orally, once daily, and colchicine 0.6 mg tablet, orally, every day (for participants with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 60 mL/min) or every other day (if eGFR ≥ 15 - ≤ 59 mL/min), or, alternatively, if colchicine is not tolerated and the subject's eGFR is ≥ 50 mL/min, naproxen 250 mg tablets, orally, twice a day and lansoprazole 15 mg capsule, orally once daily, for 3 months.
Febuxostat IR 80 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORFebuxostat IR 80 mg over-encapsulated tablet, orally, once daily, and colchicine 0.6 mg tablet, orally, every day or every other day, or, alternatively, if colchicine is not tolerated and the subject's eGFR is ≥ 50 mL/min, naproxen 250 mg tablets, orally, twice a day and lansoprazole 15 mg capsule, orally once daily, for 3 months.
Febuxostat XR 40 mgEXPERIMENTALFebuxostat Extended Release (XR) 40 mg over-encapsulated capsule, orally, once daily, and colchicine 0.6 mg tablet, orally, every day or every other day, or, alternatively, if colchicine is not tolerated and the subject's eGFR is ≥ 50 mL/min, naproxen 250 mg tablets, orally, twice a day and lansoprazole 15 mg capsule, orally once daily, for 3 months.
Febuxostat XR 80 mgEXPERIMENTALFebuxostat XR 80 mg over-encapsulated capsule, orally, once daily, and colchicine 0.6 mg tablet, orally, every day or every other day, or, alternatively, if colchicine is not tolerated and the subject's eGFR is ≥ 50 mL/min, naproxen 250 mg tablets, orally, twice a day and lansoprazole 15 mg capsule, orally once daily, for 3 months.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORFebuxostat placebo-matching capsule, orally, once daily, and colchicine 0.6 mg tablet, orally, every day or every other day, or, alternatively, if colchicine is not tolerated and the subject's eGFR is ≥ 50 mL/min, naproxen 250 mg tablets, orally, twice a day and lansoprazole 15 mg capsule, orally once daily, for 3 months.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Febuxostat IRDRUGFebuxostat IR over-encapsulated tablets
Febuxostat XRDRUGFebuxostat XR over-encapsulated capsules
Febuxostat placeboDRUGFebuxostat placebo-matching capsules
ColchicineDRUGColchicine tablets
NaproxenDRUGNaproxen tablets
LansoprazoleDRUGLansoprazole capsules
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites192

Inclusion Criteria: 1. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is capable of understanding and complying with protocol requirements. 2. The participant or, when applicable, the participant's legally acceptable representative signs and dates a written, informed consent form and any requi...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Febuxostat IR

What is Febuxostat IR used for?

Febuxostat IR is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of gout. It is an immediate release formulation of febuxostat. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development, though the trials listed are completed.

Who makes Febuxostat IR?

Febuxostat IR is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with gout.

What phase is Febuxostat IR in?

Febuxostat IR is in Phase 3 clinical development for gout. The most advanced trial, NCT02139046, is a Phase 3 study that has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Febuxostat IR in?

Febuxostat IR has been studied in two completed trials. NCT02128490 was a Phase 2 study in patients with gout and moderate renal impairment, enrolling 189 participants. NCT02139046 was a Phase 3 study in patients with gout, enrolling 1790 participants. Both were conducted in the United States.

Is Febuxostat IR the same as febuxostat?

Febuxostat IR is an immediate release formulation of febuxostat. The drug name indicates the immediate release version, distinguishing it from extended release versions. The clinical trials listed compare the efficacy and safety of extended release and immediate release febuxostat.