Status:
COMPLETED
An Indian Multi-centric Phase IV Study to Assess the Safety of Crizanlizumab in Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Conditions:
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Eligibility:
All Genders
16+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder. Crizanlizumab is indicated to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in patients with SCD aged 16 years and older. The purpose of ...
Detailed Description
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder, caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene, which early on progresses into a systemic disease. Vaso-occlusion is a hallmark of SCD and can lead to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Signed informed consent
- Male or female participant aged 16 years and older
- Confirmed diagnosis of SCD by hemoglobin electrophoresis or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). All SCD genotypes are eligible.
- History of VOC leading to healthcare visit prior to screening visit
- Participants must meet the following central laboratory values at the screening visit:
- Absolute Neutrophil Count ≥1.0 x 109/L Platelet count ≥75 x 109/L Hemoglobin: for adults (Hb) ≥4.0 g/dL and for adolescents (Hb) ≥5.5 g/dL Glomerular filtration rate ≥ 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 using CKD-EPI formula Direct (conjugated) bilirubin \< 2.0 x ULN Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) \< 3.0 x ULN
- ECOG performance status ≤2 for adults and Karnofsky Performance Scale ≥ 50% for adolescents.
Exclusion
- Contraindication or hypersensitivity to any drug or metabolites from similar class as study drug. History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to other monoclonal antibodies which in the opinion of the investigator may pose an increased risk of serious infusion reaction.
- Participant has received crizanlizumab and/or other P-selectin inhibitor prior to the study or plans to receive it during the duration of the study.
- Concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled medical conditions which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could cause unacceptable safety risks or compromise participation in the study.
- Any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, is likely to interfere with the successful collection of the measurements required for the study.
- Participant has documented immunogenicity to a prior biological drug.
- Participants who are on active treatment with Voxelotor, other investigational drug or other monoclonal antibody, or intend to initiate the same during the course of the trial.
- Pregnant females or females who have given birth within the past 90 days prior screening or who are breastfeeding.
- Women of childbearing potential unless using highly effective methods of contraception during dosing and for 15 weeks after stopping treatment
- Significant bleeding disorder
- Active HIV infection
- Active Hepatitis B infection
- Positive test for Hepatitis C RNA
- Malignant disease
- Active infection or immune deficiency
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 14 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 14 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04662931
Start Date
July 14 2021
End Date
February 14 2024
Last Update
September 26 2025
Active Locations (7)
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Novartis Investigative Site
Guwahati, Assam, India, 781003
2
Novartis Investigative Site
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, 492099
3
Novartis Investigative Site
Kozhikode, Kerala, India, 673008
4
Novartis Investigative Site
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 751003