Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

ALN-CFB for adults with PNH who remain anemic on C5 inhibitors

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, First-In-Human Study of the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Efficacy of ALN-CFB, an Investigational siRNA Therapeutic Against Complement Factor B, in Participants With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria and Persistent Anemia on Approved C5-Inhibitor Therapy

Run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · NCT07187401 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test ALN-CFB, an experimental siRNA medicine, versus placebo in adults with PNH who remain anemic despite taking a C5 inhibitor.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment24 (estimated)
SponsorRegeneron Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionseculizumab, ravulizumab, crovalimab
Locations8 sites (Toronto, Ontario and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 11, 2026
Main results expectedNovember 29, 2029
Study endsJuly 15, 2031
Registry record updatedJuly 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07187401 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with confirmed PNH who have been on a stable C5 inhibitor for at least 24 weeks, have hemoglobin ≤10.5 g/dL and a reticulocyte count ≥100×10^9/L, and meet other protocol criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with bone marrow failure, recent or ongoing serious infections, a history of meningococcal infection, or prior bone marrow/organ transplant are excluded and unlikely to benefit from this approach.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This first-in-human phase 1/2 trial gives adults with PNH and persistent anemia either ALN-CFB or placebo while they remain on a stable C5 inhibitor. The study primarily measures safety and tolerability and also tracks drug levels, changes in Complement Factor B protein, and effects on red blood cell counts and hemolysis markers. Results from Part A will guide amendments and dosing for Part B. Participants will be closely monitored for adverse events, including infection risk related to complement modulation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, ALN-CFB could lower CFB levels and reduce ongoing hemolysis, leading to higher hemoglobin and fewer transfusions for people who remain anemic on C5 inhibitors.

How similar studies have gone: Complement-targeting therapies have shown benefit in PNH (for example C3 inhibitors), but direct inhibition of Factor B via siRNA is a novel, early-stage approach with limited human data to date.

Who can join: the full rules

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Has been diagnosed with PNH confirmed by a history of high flow cytometry from prior testing
2. Treated with a stable dose of C5 inhibitor (eculizumab or approved eculizumab biosimilar, ravulizumab, or crovalimab) for at least 24 weeks prior to screening visit, as described in the protocol
3. Has hemoglobin ≤10.5 g/dL at screening visit 1, with evidence of anemia prior to this visit, as described in the protocol
4. Has peripheral blood reticulocyte count of ≥100 x 10\^9/L at screening visit 1

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Has history of bone marrow transplantation or receipt of an organ transplant
2. Has history of meningococcal infection or similar recurrent infections by other encapsulated bacterial organisms
3. Has any active, ongoing infection or a recent infection requiring ongoing systemic treatment with antibiotics, antivirals, or antifungals within 2 weeks of screening or during the screening period
4. Has laboratory evidence of bone marrow failure, as described in the protocol
5. Have recent, unstable medical conditions, not related to PNH or PNH-related complications, as described in the protocol

NOTE: Other Protocol Defined Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria Apply

Where it's running

  • Toronto General Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • St. Vincent Hospital - The Catholic University of Korea
    Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Seoul National University Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Severance Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Samsung Medical Center
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
  • St. James's University Hospital
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
    Recruiting
  • Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    London, United Kingdom
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.