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GA-GCB

Phase 2

Gaucher Disease | Small molecule | Rare Disease |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Last Updated: Jun 22, 2021

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Trial Design

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Total Trials2
Total Enrollment50

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

GA-GCB · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT00478647Study of GA-GCB Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Type 1 Gaucher Disease Patients Previously Treated With ImigluceraseGaucher Disease
COMPLETED40 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of GA-GCB Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Type 1 Gaucher Disease Patients Previously Treated With Imiglucerase
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event
Week 53

Safety was assessed throughout the study by assessments including adverse events, concomitant medication use, and vital signs. Additional safety assessments, including 12-lead ECGs, physical examinations, clinical laboratory tests and determination of the presence of anti-velaglucerase alfa antibodies. Refer to Adverse event section for further details.

Evaluation of Long Term Safety
Up to 84 months

Overall Summary of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events-Safety Population

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline to Week 53 in Hemoglobin Concentration
Week 53
Percent Change From Baseline to Week 53 in Platelet Count
Week 53
Percent Change From Baseline to Week 51 in Normalized Liver Volume
Week 51
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
GA-GCB (velaglucerase alfa)EXPERIMENTAL15-60 U/kg, every other week via intravenous infusion
GA-GCBEXPERIMENTAL15-60 U/kg every other week via intravenous infusion

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GA-GCB (velaglucerase alfa)BIOLOGICAL15-60 U/kg, every other week via intravenous infusion
GA-GCBDRUG15-60 U/kg every other week via intravenous infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range2 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites15

Inclusion Criteria: Includes: * The participant has a documented diagnosis of type 1 Gaucher disease, as determined by deficient glucocerebrosidase (GCB) activity relative to normal as measured in leukocytes or by genotype analysis and the participant/legal guardian is willing and able to provide ...

Countries:United StatesIsraelPolandSpainUnited KingdomRomaniaSerbia
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Frequently asked questions about GA-GCB

What is GA-GCB used for?

GA-GCB is an investigational small molecule being developed for Gaucher disease, a rare inherited metabolic disorder. It is studied as an enzyme replacement therapy for patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease, including those previously treated with imiglucerase. The drug is in clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes GA-GCB?

GA-GCB is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. Takeda is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of GA-GCB in patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development.

What phase is GA-GCB in?

GA-GCB is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed two clinical trials, including a Phase 1 open-label extension study and a Phase 2 study in patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is GA-GCB in?

GA-GCB has completed two clinical trials. NCT00391625 was a Phase 1 open-label extension study evaluating long-term safety in patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease receiving DRX008A, with 10 participants. NCT00478647 was a Phase 2 study of GA-GCB enzyme replacement therapy in patients previously treated with imiglucerase, with 40 participants.

What is GA-GCB?

GA-GCB is an investigational small molecule enzyme replacement therapy being developed for Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is designed to replace the deficient enzyme in patients with Type 1 Gaucher disease. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and has completed two trials.