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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | eculizumab, ravulizumab, crovalimab |
| Locations | 8 sites (Toronto, Ontario and 7 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 11, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 29, 2029 |
| Study ends | July 15, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07187401 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
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St. James's University Hospital
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trials Administrator
- Email: clinicaltrials@regeneron.com
- Phone: 844-734-6643
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.