Evaluating nipocalimab for preventing fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia

Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Nipocalimab in Reducing the Risk of Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) in At-risk Pregnancies

Phase 3 Interventional Janssen Research & Development, LLC · NCT06449651

This study is testing whether nipocalimab can help pregnant women with a history of a blood condition called fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia prevent serious problems for their babies.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment39 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexFemale
SponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsnipocalimab
Locations21 sites (Leuven and 20 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06449651 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of nipocalimab in comparison to a placebo for reducing the risk of severe fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT). Pregnant women with a history of FNAIT and specific genetic markers will be enrolled between 13 to 18 weeks of gestation. Participants will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo, and their outcomes will be monitored to determine the drug's efficacy in preventing complications associated with FNAIT.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women with a history of FNAIT and specific genetic markers indicating risk.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of FNAIT or lack the necessary genetic markers may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce the incidence of severe complications in newborns affected by FNAIT.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored treatments for FNAIT, but the specific use of nipocalimab represents a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant and an estimated gestational age (GA; based on ultrasound dating) from Week 13 to 18 at randomization
* Has a history of greater than or equal to (\>=) 1 prior pregnancy with fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) (including neonatal platelet count less than (\<) 150×10\^9/Liter) with none of them affected by fetal/neonatal intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) or severe hemorrhage based on medical records
* Current pregnancy with presence of maternal anti- human platelet antigen (HPA)-1a alloantibody and positive fetal HPA-1a genotype as confirmed by cell-free fetal deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in maternal blood
* Health status considered stable by the investigator based on physical examination, medical history, vital signs, 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG), and clinical laboratory tests performed at screening
* For maternal participant and neonate/infant, willing to forego participation in another clinical study of an investigational therapy until the last follow-up visit

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently pregnant with multiple gestations (twins or more)
* History of severe preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy
* History of myocardial infarction, unstable ischemic heart disease, or stroke
* Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to nipocalimab or its excipients (refer to the Investigator Brochure (IB))
* Has any confirmed or suspected clinical immunodeficiency syndrome or has a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency unless confirmed absent in the participant

Where this trial is running

Leuven and 20 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Thrombocytopenia, Neonatal Alloimmune
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