Comparing subcutaneous and intravenous Axatilimab in healthy adults

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Randomized Study of Single-Dose Subcutaneous Axatilimab Compared With Intravenous Axatilimab in Healthy Participants

This study is testing whether giving Axatilimab as an injection under the skin works as well and is as safe as giving it through an IV in healthy adults.

Quick facts

• Phase: PHASE1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 72 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 55 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Incyte Corporation (industry)
• Drugs / interventions: axatilimab
• Locations: 1 site (Tempe, Arizona)
• Trial ID: NCT06713590 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a single-dose subcutaneous administration of Axatilimab compared to intravenous administration in healthy participants. The trial aims to determine how the different methods of delivery affect the drug's performance and participant response. Participants aged 18 to 55 with a specific body mass index will be enrolled, and their health will be closely monitored throughout the study. The goal is to gather data that could inform future treatments using Axatilimab.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18 to 55 with a body mass index between 18.0 and 30.0 kg/m2.

Not a fit: Patients with significant health issues or those outside the specified age and BMI range may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective and convenient administration methods for Axatilimab.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific comparison is novel, similar studies evaluating different administration routes of medications have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Ability to comprehend and willingness to sign a written ICF for the study.
* Aged 18 to 55 years, inclusive, at the time of signing the ICF.
* Body mass index within the range of 18.0 to 30.0 kg/m2 (inclusive) at screening.

Note: Participants with a BMI up to 32.0 kg/m2 may be enrolled with the sponsor's approval.

* Body weight of ≥ 40 kg (inclusive). Note: For each cohort, approximately 6 participants from 1 of each weight band (40-65 kg, \> 65-90 kg, \> 90 kg) will be enrolled, to total approximately 24 participants in each weight band.
* No clinically significant findings on screening evaluations (clinical, ECG, and comprehensive physical examination, including the eyes). No laboratory values out of normal reference ranges.
* Ability to be administered IV or SC study drug.
* Willingness to avoid pregnancy or fathering children based on the protocol defined criteria below.

  * Male participants with reproductive potential must agree to take appropriate precautions to avoid fathering children, including refraining from donating sperm, from screening through 90 days (a spermatogenesis cycle) after the dose of study drug on Day 1 and must refrain from donating sperm during this period. Permitted methods in preventing pregnancy should be communicated to the participants and their understanding confirmed.
  * Female participants who are WOCBP must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and a negative pregnancy test at check-in (Day -1) and must agree to take appropriate precautions to avoid pregnancy from screening through 60 days (2 menstrual cycles) after the dose of study drug on Day 1 and must refrain from donating oocytes during this period. Permitted methods in preventing pregnancy should be communicated to the participants and their understanding confirmed.
  * Female participants not considered to be of childbearing potential as defined in the protocol are eligible and must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and check-in.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of uncontrolled or unstable respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematopoietic, psychiatric, and/or neurological disease within 6 months of screening.
* History of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular, or thrombotic disease or uncontrolled hypertension.
* High blood pressure (systolic blood pressure \> 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 90 mmHg at screening, confirmed by repeat testing).
* Resting pulse rate \< 40 bpm or \> 100 bpm at screening. May repeat up to 3 total measurements, separated by 5 minutes, to confirm.
* History of rheumatologic/autoimmune disorders, except for minor eczema and rosacea.
* History or presence of an abnormal ECG before initial dose administration that, in the investigator's opinion, is clinically significant. Participants with a QTcF interval \> 470 milliseconds, regardless of sex. QRS interval \> 120 milliseconds, or PR interval \> 220 milliseconds will be excluded. In the event a value is exclusionary, a single ECG will be repeated twice, and an average taken of the 3 readings will be used to determine if a participant should be excluded.
* History of malignancy within 5 years of screening, with the exception of cured basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, ductal carcinoma in situ, or Gleason 6 prostate cancer.
* Any major surgery within 4 weeks of screening.
* Donation of blood to a blood bank or participation in a clinical study (except a screening visit) within 4 weeks of screening (within 2 weeks for donation of plasma only).
* Blood transfusion within 4 months of check-in (Day -1).
* Chronic or current active infectious disease requiring systemic antibiotics, antifungal, or antiviral treatment (includes latent treated tuberculosis).
* Positive test for HBV, HCV, or HIV. Participants whose results are compatible with prior immunization for or immunity due to infection with HBV may be included at the discretion of the investigator.
* Any chronic or recurrent edema. History of urticaria, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, seasonal atopic, food, and/or latex allergy.
* Medical or self-reported history of alcoholism within 3 months of screening.
* History of significant alcohol use within 3 months of screening, defined as regular alcohol consumption \> 21 units per week for males and \> 14 units for females (1 unit = one-half pint of beer or a 25 mL shot of 40% spirit, 1.5 to 2 units = 125 mL glass of wine).
* Has received a live vaccine (including attenuated) or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during the study.

Note: No vaccines may be administered within 3 months prior to the first dose of study drug.

* Positive urine or breath test for ethanol or positive urine or serum screen for drugs of abuse that are not otherwise explained by permitted concomitant medications or diet.
* Current treatment or treatment within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before the first dose of study drug with another investigational medication or current enrollment in another investigational drug or investigational product study.
* History of any significant drug allergy (such as anaphylaxis or hepatotoxicity) deemed clinically relevant by the investigator.
* Previous receipt of axatilimab.
* Known hypersensitivity or severe reaction to axatilimab or excipients of axatilimab.
* Inadequate veins for multiple venous puncture or IV catheter insertion as determined by the investigator or designee.
* Inability or unlikeliness of the participant to comply with the dose schedule and study evaluations, in the opinion of the investigator.
* History of tobacco or nicotine-containing product use within 1 month of screening.
* Use of prescription drugs (including hormonal contraceptives) within 14 days of study drug administration or nonprescription medications/products (including vitamins, minerals, and phytotherapeutic/herbal/plant-derived preparations) within 7 days of study drug administration. However, occasional and standard-dose acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and standard-dose vitamins are permitted. Megadose vitamins or supplements are not permissible.
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
* Any condition that would, in the investigator's judgment: interfere with full participation in the study, including administration of study drug and attending required study visits; pose a significant risk to the participant; or interfere with interpretation of study data.
* eGFR \< 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 based on the site's standard formula at screening. NOTE: assessment of eGFR may be repeated once if outside of the reference range.
* Excessive exercise beyond the activities of daily living (eg, Ironman®, triathlon, etc) within 7 days before check-in (Day -1).
* History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
* History of recurrent pneumonia, skin infection, or viral infections within 6 months of screening.
* History of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
* History of retinal eye disorders. Presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism are permitted.
* Abdominal tattoos, scarring at injection site.

Where this trial is running

Tempe, Arizona

• Celerion, Inc — Tempe, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Incyte Corporation Call Center (US)

Conditions: Healthy Participants, INCA34176, Axatilimab