Mezagitamab treatment for adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Mezagitamab Subcutaneous Injection in Participants With Chronic Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
Run by Takeda · NCT06722235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new treatment called mezagitamab can help adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia keep their platelet counts stable compared to a placebo.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 171 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Takeda Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | rituximab, mezagitamab, fostamatinib, cyclophosphamide |
| Locations | 124 sites (Hot Springs, Arkansas and 123 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 16, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 16, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06722235 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with chronic ITP for at least 12 months who have not responded adequately to previous therapies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not been diagnosed with ITP or those who have not tried any prior therapies for ITP 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 evaluates the effectiveness of mezagitamab, administered subcutaneously, in stabilizing platelet counts in adults diagnosed with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Participants will receive either mezagitamab or a placebo for up to 6 months, with regular clinic visits to monitor their condition. The study aims to determine if mezagitamab can provide a better response compared to the placebo in maintaining platelet levels. Those who do not respond to treatment by week 16 may have the opportunity to continue with open-label mezagitamab in a follow-up study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the management of chronic immune thrombocytopenia, leading to better platelet stability and reduced bleeding risks for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar therapeutic approaches in managing ITP, suggesting potential for success with mezagitamab.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. The participant has been diagnosed with ITP that has persisted for at least 12 months. 2. The participant's diagnosis of ITP is supported by a prior response to an ITP therapy (not including a thrombopoietin receptor agonist \[TPO-RA\]), defined as having achieved a platelet count ≥50,000/μL. 3. The participant has evidence of insufficient response or intolerance to at least 1 currently available first-line therapy for treatment of ITP (for example, corticosteroids), and at least 1 currently available second-line therapy for treatment of ITP (for example, TPO-RA, rituximab, fostamatinib, mycophenolate). Insufficient response to previous treatment is defined as failure to achieve a sustained platelet count of at least 50,000/μL or doubling of baseline platelet count after an appropriate course of prior ITP treatment. Intolerance is defined as a documented side effect causing discontinuation of the therapy. 4. The participant has a mean platelet count of less than (\<)30,000/μL. 5. If the participant is receiving allowed standard-of-care treatment for ITP at screening, and continued use is intended, treatment may continue during the trial if the dose, and frequency have been stable for at least 4 weeks before receiving the first dose of IMP (i.e., Day 1), and are expected to remain stable throughout the trial. 6. If the participant is an individual with potential for pregnancy, the participant is not pregnant as confirmed by negative human chorionic gonadotropin during screening, and before the first dose of trial intervention. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. The participant has secondary ITP. 2. The participant has had any thrombotic or embolic event within 12 months before signing the informed consent form (ICF). 3. The participant has had a splenectomy. 4. The participant has active infection with hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 5. History of malignancy (including myelodysplastic syndrome) within 5 years of signing the ICF, except for treated non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ. 6. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant has a serious medical or psychiatric illness that could potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol. 7. The participant has received anti-cluster of differentiation (CD) 20 treatment within 12 months before screening, and either of the following applies: 1. The last dose was received within 6 months before screening. 2. The last dose was received between 6 and 12 months before screening, and the participant has a cluster of differentiation 19 positive (CD19+) count below the lower limit of normal. 8. The participant has received any monoclonal or polyclonal antibody for immunomodulation within 6 months before screening. 9. The participant has any prior exposure to mezagitamab or has been exposed to another investigational agent within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before Day 1. 10. The participant has used anticoagulants (e.g., vitamin K antagonists, direct oral anticoagulants) within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of trial treatment. 11. The participant has received a live or live-attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of trial treatment or has any live or live-attenuated vaccine planned during the trial. 12. The participant has used the following immunosuppressive agents as specified prior to the first dose of trial treatment: alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide) within 8 weeks, vinca alkaloids (e.g., vincristine) within 4 weeks, sulfones (e.g., dapsone) within 3 weeks, antiproliferative agents: (e.g., mycophenolate mofetil, and azathioprine) within 2 weeks, and calcineurin inhibitors: (e.g., cyclosporine) within 2 weeks. 13. The participant has used intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), SC immunoglobulin, recombinant human thrombopoietin, anti-D immunoglobulin treatment, or efgartigimod within 4 weeks before signing the ICF or it is expected that any treatment for thrombocytopenia other than the participant's standard-of-care ITP therapy (e.g., rescue therapy, administration of blood products) may be used between screening, and Day 1. 14. The participant has a history of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions to recombinant proteins or excipients used in the mezagitamab/placebo formulation. Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
Where it's running
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Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute - SCRI
Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Recruiting -
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Keck Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Georgetown University Medical Center - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting -
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Innovative Hematology, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Recruiting
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University Of Louisville Brown Cancer Center
Louisville, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
American Oncology Partners of Maryland, PA
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
MidAmerica Cancer Center
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM) Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania Penn Blood Disorders Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Virginia Oncology Associates
Norfolk, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Versiti Wisconsin, Inc
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting -
Canberra Hospital
Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Recruiting -
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Concord, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
St George Hospital
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Liverpool Hospital - Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
Westmead Hospital
Westmead, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Monash University - Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (ACBD)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Perth Blood Institute
West Perth, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
Nanning, Guangxi, China Recruiting -
The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China Recruiting -
Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hebei, China Recruiting -
Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University - Shizijie Campus
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Recruiting -
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University - Donghu Campus
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China Recruiting -
Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University - Nanhu Campus
Shenyang, Liaoning, China Recruiting -
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, China Recruiting -
Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting -
West China Hospital Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting -
Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences - PPDS
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China Recruiting -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Kunming, Yunnan, China Recruiting -
Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong Recruiting -
Chiba Aoba Municipal Hospital
Chuo-ku, Chiba, Japan Recruiting -
Chibaken Saiseikai Narashino Hospital
Narashino-shi, Chiba, Japan Recruiting -
National Hospital Organization Mito Medical Center
Ibaraki, Higashiibaraki, Japan Recruiting -
Yokohama City University Medical Center
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Recruiting -
Tohoku University Hospital
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan Recruiting -
Kansai Medical University Hospital
Hirakata-shi, Osaka, Japan Recruiting
+74 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Takeda Contact
- Email: medinfoUS@takeda.com
- Phone: +1-877-825-3327
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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.