Evaluating ADX-038 for safety and effectiveness in healthy individuals and PNH patients
Official title: A Phase 1, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study in Healthy Participants Followed by a Phase 2a Open Label Study in Participants With PNH and Residual Anemia to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, PK and PD of ADX-038
Run by ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · NCT05876312 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new drug called ADX-038 to see if it's safe and effective for healthy people and those with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria who still have anemia despite treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | ravulizumab, eculizumab |
| Locations | 4 sites (Brisbane, Queensland and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 7, 2023 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05876312 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include healthy adults aged 18 to 55 and patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria who have residual anemia on standard anti-C5 therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant medical conditions, recent infections, or those who do not meet the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial is a Phase 1/Phase 2a evaluation of ADX-038, focusing on its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) in both healthy participants and patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). The study is divided into two parts: a Phase 1 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial assessing single ascending doses in healthy individuals, and a Phase 2a open-label study in PNH patients who have residual anemia despite standard-of-care treatment. The trial aims to gather comprehensive data on the drug's effects and safety profile.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, potentially improving their anemia management.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches in treating PNH, but this specific intervention is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Phase 1 Key Inclusion Criteria * 18 to 55 years of age * Participants who are healthy as determined by medical evaluation * History of recent meningococcal, pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccinations or willing to be vaccinated * Screening tests negative for illicit drug, nicotine, and alcohol use Phase 1 Key Exclusion Criteria * History of any significant medical conditions, except for completely excised non-melanoma skin cancer or low grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia without evidence of recurrence within the prior 3 months * Any viral, bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infection within the prior 30 days * Frequent respiratory, nasopharyngeal or ear infections (more than 5 infections per year) * History of environmental exposure or sick contact that increase the risk of meningococcal, pneumococcal and/or Haemophilus influenza type B infections * Complement deficiency or immunodeficiency syndrome * Major surgery or significant traumatic injury within the prior 3 months * History of anaphylaxis or hypersensitivity reactions * History of penicillin allergy * History of splenectomy * History of alcohol abuse or illicit drug use * Donated plasma within the prior 7 days * Donated blood or loss more than 400 milliliters of blood (excluding blood volume drawn at screening) within the prior 90 days * Screening estimated creatinine clearance of less than 60 milliliters per minute * Screening hematology, serum chemistry, or coagulation parameters that are outside the normal range * Screening vital signs that are abnormal per protocol specification * Screening electrocardiogram findings that are clinically significant * Pregnant or lactating females * Use of prescription (except for contraceptives and study-related prophylactic antibiotics) or over-the counter medications (except for paracetamol or ibuprofen) or vitamins/supplements within the prior 7 days * Use of medications that may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives within the prior 28 days * Use of an investigational therapeutics within the prior 30 days or within the expected washout (at least 5 half-lives) * Unwilling or unable to adhere to study-related prophylactic antibiotics requirements Phase 2a Key Inclusion Criteria * at least 18 years of age * Diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria based on documented clone size * Hemoglobin concentration of less than 12 gram per deciliter * History of recent meningococcal, pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccinations or willing to be vaccinated * On a stable anti-C5 regimen for greater than or equal to 12 weeks prior to Day 1 Phase 2a Key Exclusion Criteria * Any viral, bacterial, parasitic, or fungal infection within the prior 14 days * HIV, active hepatitis C or hepatitis B infection * History of meningococcal or tuberculosis infection * History of malignancy in the past 5 years, except for completely excised non-melanoma skin cancer or low grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with no evidence of recurrence within the prior 3 months * Complement deficiency syndrome * History of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation * History of splenectomy * Inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic liver disease * Clinically significant and uncontrolled medical conditions including, but not limited to, thromboembolic disease, acute coronary syndrome, and diabetes * Pregnant or lactating females * Use of an investigational therapeutics within the prior 30 days or within the expected washout period (at lest 5 half-lives) * Abstain from alcohol consumption for 48 hrs before day of dosing and restrict to no more than an average of 14 standard drinks per week
Where it's running
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
Parkville, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Nucleus Network Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Completed -
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Completed -
Richmond Pharmacology Ltd
London, London, United Kingdom Completed
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stephanie Leyva
- Email: info@adarx.com
- Phone: 877-232-7974
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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.