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VPRIV

Phase 4FDA approved 2010

Gaucher Disease, Type 1 | Monoclonal antibody | Rare Disease |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Trials Updated: Jun 26, 2025

VPRIV development status

FDA approval Feb 26, 2010
Approval holderShire Human Genetic
ApplicationBLA022575
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT02574286)
Phase scored for TAKPhase 3
Registered trials 10 across 2 sponsors since Oct 2006

Label indication VPRIV is indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease. VPRIV is a hydrolytic lysosomal glucocerebroside-specific enzyme indicated for long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for patients with type 1 Gaucher disease. ( 1 ) FDA label

VPRIV target and mechanism

ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as velaglucerase alfa, Gene-Activated® Human Glucocerebrosidase(GA-GCB), GA-GCB, Gene-activated® human glucocerebrosidase, Gene activated glucocerebrosidase, Enzyme replacement therapy

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials9
Total Enrollment242

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

VPRIV clinical trials

VPRIV · 9 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 6Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT05529992A Study of Velaglucerase Alfa (VPRIV) in Chinese Children, Teenagers, and Adults With Type 1 Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT01842841Multicenter Extension Study of Velaglucerase Alfa in Japanese Patients With Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease
COMPLETED5 Analytics
NCT01614574Study of Velaglucerase Alfa Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Japanese Patients With Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease
COMPLETED6 Analytics
NCT00635427An Open-Label Extension Study of GA-GCB ERT in Patients With Type 1 Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease, Type 1
COMPLETED95 Analytics
NCT00553631Study of Gene-Activated® Human Glucocerebrosidase (GA-GCB) ERT Compared With Imiglucerase in Type I Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease, Type 1
COMPLETED34 Analytics
NCT00430625A Study of Gene-Activated® Human Glucocerebrosidase (GA-GCB) Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Gaucher DiseaseGaucher Disease, Type 1
COMPLETED25 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Velaglucerase Alfa (VPRIV) in Chinese Children, Teenagers, and Adults With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Gaucher DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Multicenter Extension Study of Velaglucerase Alfa in Japanese Patients With Gaucher Disease
Gaucher DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Velaglucerase Alfa Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Japanese Patients With Gaucher Disease
Gaucher DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Open-Label Extension Study of GA-GCB ERT in Patients With Type 1 Gaucher Disease
Gaucher Disease, Type 1Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Gene-Activated® Human Glucocerebrosidase (GA-GCB) ERT Compared With Imiglucerase in Type I Gaucher Disease
Gaucher Disease, Type 1Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Gene-Activated® Human Glucocerebrosidase (GA-GCB) Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Gaucher Disease
Gaucher Disease, Type 1Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With at Least One Serious Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
Up to 56.2 weeks

Adverse event(AE)=any untoward medical occurrence in clinical investigation participant administered a drug;it does not necessarily have to have causal relationship with this treatment. AE can therefore be any unfavorable\&unintended sign (example,clinically significant abnormal laboratory value),symptom/disease temporally associated with use of drug whether or not it is considered related to drug. TEAE=any event emerging or manifesting at or after initiation of investigational product or any existing event that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to investigational product. SAE=any untoward clinical manifestation of signs, symptoms, or outcomes(whether considered related to investigational product or not)\&at any dose: results in death,is life-threatening,requires in-patient hospitalization/prolongation of hospitalization,results in persistent/significant disability/incapacity,results in congenital abnormality/birth defect,or is an important medical event.

Number of Participants With Drug-related Adverse Events (AEs), Infusion-related AEs, and Serious AEs (SAEs)
From the day of first infusion (Week 53) up to 30 days after last infusion (approximately 107 weeks)

An AE was any noxious, pathologic, or unintended change in anatomical, physiologic, or metabolic function as indicated by physical signs, symptoms, or laboratory changes occurring in any phase of a clinical study, whether or not considered related to investigational product. A SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged in-patient hospitalization; life threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. An infusion-related AE was defined as an AE that started either during or within 12 hours after the start of the infusion and that was judged as possibly or probably related to investigational product.

Number of Participants Using Concomitant Medication
From the day of first infusion (Week 53) up to 30 days after last infusion (approximately 107 weeks)
Number of Participants With Abnormal and Clinically Significant Laboratory Test Results
From Week 65 until the end of study (Week 155)

Laboratory test results were considered abnormal and clinically significant at the discretion of the investigator.

Number of Participants With Positive Anti-Velaglucerase Alfa Antibodies
From Week 65 until the end of study (Week 155)

Serum samples were collected for all participants for determination of anti-velaglucerase alfa antibodies every 12 weeks.

Number of Severe Adverse Events (SAE)
Baseline to week 51
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
Baseline to week 51
Development of Anti-velaglucerase Alfa Antibody
Baseline to week51
Number of Infusion- Related Adverse Events
Baseline to week 51
Number of Patients With Concomitant Medication
Baseline to week 51
Overall Summary of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events
Baseline to termination of study

Safety was evaluated by an analysis of adverse events (AEs), concomitant medication use, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs during the infusion of study drug, physical examination, and the development of anti-velaglucerase alfa. No formal comparisons or statistical tests were applied for the safety analyses, including for differences between the groups.

Mean Change From Baseline to Month 9 in Hemoglobin (Hgb) Concentration for Each Treatment Group.
Baseline to Month 9
Change From Baseline to 12 Months in Hemoglobin Concentration for the 60 U/kg Treatment Group.
Week 53

Efficacy endpoint

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.

Change From Baseline to 12 Months (Week 53) in Hemoglobin Concentration
Baseline, Week 53 or end of study

Hemoglobin concentration was measured as part of the hematology panel or measured separately when the hematology panel was not scheduled. Samples were measured by a central laboratory. Baseline is the modified baseline hemoglobin concentration, the average of the values from screening, baseline, and Week 1/Day 1. A positive change from baseline indicates that hemoglobin concentration increased.

Evaluation of Long Term Safety
Up to 84 months

Overall Summary of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events-Safety Population

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With TEAEs
Up to 56.2 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Infusion-related Reactions Reported as an Adverse Event
Up to 56.2 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Development of Anti-VPRIV Antibodies and Neutralizing Antibodies at Week 53
Week 53
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Velaglucerase Alfa (VPRIV)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received VPRIV IV infusion at 60 units per kilogram (U/kg) body weight once every other week (EOW) for 60 (+10) minutes for up to 51 weeks.
velaglucerase alfaEXPERIMENTAL15 to 60 U/kg, EOW via intravenous infusion
InvestigationalEXPERIMENTALvelaglucerase alfa
VPRIV 60 U/kg(VPRIV Parent Study 45 or 60 U/kg- TKT032,GCB039)EXPERIMENTALThis arm is the Overall velaglucerase alfa (VPRIV) 60 U/kg and includes patients from the following groups: VPRIV 45 U/kg or 60 U/kg, IV, EOW for 51 weeks in parent study TKT032 (NCT00430625) and switched to 60 U/kg in HGT-GCB-044 to maintain blindness or 60 U/kg, IV, EOW for 39 weeks in parent study HGT-GCB-039 (NCT00553631)
VPRIV 60 U/kg (Parent study-imiglucerase(60 U/kg) HGT-GCB-039)EXPERIMENTALimiglucerase 60 U/kg, IV, EOW for 39 weeks in parent study HGT-GCB-039 (NCT00553631)and switched 60 U/kg VPRIV in HGT-GCB-044
VPRIV 15-60 U/kg (Parent study VPRIV (15-60 U/kg) TKT034)EXPERIMENTALVPRIV 15- 60 U/kg, IV, EOW for 51 weeks in parent study TKT034 (NCT00478647) and continued in HGT-GCB-044 at the same dose as prescribed in TKT034
GA-GCBEXPERIMENTALVPRIV™ ,velaglucerase alfa
imigluceraseACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
VPRIV®-45 U/kg, IV, every other weekEXPERIMENTALVPRIV® (velaglucerase alfa, Gene Activated® human glucocerebrosidase, GA-GCB)
VPRIV®-60 U/kg, IV, every other weekEXPERIMENTALVPRIV® (velaglucerase alfa, Gene Activated® human glucocerebrosidase,GA-GCB)
GA-GCB (velaglucerase alfa)EXPERIMENTAL15-60 U/kg, every other week via intravenous infusion

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Velaglucerase AlfaDRUGVPRIV intravenous infusion every other week for 60 minutes.
VPRIV®BIOLOGICALIntravenous infusion, every other week (EOW)
imigluceraseBIOLOGICALIV infusion, 60 U/kg every other week for 9 months
VPRIV ®,BIOLOGICALIntravenous (IV) infusion, every other week via intravenous infusion for 12 months
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 Sites10

Inclusion: * Has a documented, confirmed diagnosis of type 1 Gaucher disease based on the following, as determined by the investigator: 1. Decreased glucocerebrosidase (GCB) activity level that is ≤30% of normal or 2. Decreased GCB activity level that is \>30% of normal, but with confirmation ...

Countries:ChinaJapanUnited StatesArgentinaIndiaIsraelParaguayPolandRussiaSouth KoreaSpainTunisiaUnited KingdomEgyptRomaniaSerbia
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Frequently asked questions about VPRIV

What is VPRIV used for?

VPRIV is used to treat Type 1 Gaucher disease, a rare inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly break down a fatty substance called glucocerebroside. It is an enzyme replacement therapy given to patients with this condition. VPRIV is developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK.

Who makes VPRIV?

VPRIV is made by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. Takeda develops and manufactures the therapy for Type 1 Gaucher disease, a rare disease affecting the body's ability to process glucocerebroside. The drug is also written as VPRIV with a registered trademark symbol.

What phase is VPRIV in?

VPRIV has been studied in Phase 3 clinical development for Type 1 Gaucher disease. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, and no trials are currently active. The program enrolled a total of 120 patients across both studies, which were randomized, double-blind, and controlled.

What clinical trials is VPRIV in?

VPRIV has been evaluated in two completed Phase 3 trials. NCT00635427 was an open-label extension study of GA-GCB enzyme replacement therapy in Type 1 Gaucher disease with 95 patients. NCT00430625 studied gene-activated human glucocerebrosidase enzyme replacement therapy in Gaucher disease with 25 patients. Both trials are completed.

Is VPRIV the same as VPRIV®?

Yes, VPRIV and VPRIV® refer to the same therapy for Type 1 Gaucher disease. The registered trademark symbol is simply a legal notation used with the brand name. Both forms appear in reference materials and identify the same product developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

Where were the VPRIV trials conducted?

The VPRIV Phase 3 trials enrolled patients across multiple countries. NCT00635427 included sites in the United States, Argentina, India, Israel, Paraguay, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Tunisia, and the United Kingdom. NCT00430625 was conducted in Argentina, Israel, Paraguay, Russia, and Tunisia. Both studies enrolled patients aged 2 years and older.