Two weekly doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor by injection compared with standard IV dose in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Official title: An Open-Label, Multicenter, Randomized, Non-Inferiority Pharmacokinetic and Safety/Tolerability Study of Two Different Weekly Doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor Subcutaneous (Human) 15% in Patients With Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency Compared to Corresponding Standard 60 mg/kg/Week and 120 mg/kg/Week Doses of Intravenous Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (5%)
Run by Grifols Therapeutics LLC · NCT07555483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A 'how it works' test to see if two weekly subcutaneous doses are as safe and help the body process the medicine as well as the standard IV dose for adults with AAT deficiency.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Grifols Therapeutics LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | prednisone |
| Locations | 22 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 21 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07555483 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with congenital AAT deficiency (ZZ, SZ, Z(null), null/null, S(null), or at-risk alleles) who may be treatment-naïve or currently or previously treated with alpha1-PI augmentation.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with non-augmentation indications or genotypes not eligible, and those with safety concerns or inability to comply with study procedures, may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This phase 3, non-inferiority study compares two weekly subcutaneous doses of Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor 15% with the corresponding standard intravenous Alpha1-PI dose in adults with AAT deficiency. Participants are randomized and open-label, with pharmacokinetics and safety/tolerability as primary endpoints. The trial will assess how the drug is processed in the body and whether the subcutaneous doses are as safe and well tolerated as the IV standard. Up to several sites in the United States will enroll eligible adults, including those naive to therapy or currently receiving augmentation therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the subcutaneous weekly dosing could offer a convenient alternative to IV infusions with similar safety and drug exposure.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of similar subcutaneous/IV comparisons in AATD have shown feasibility; this study tests a non-inferiority hypothesis with pharmacokinetic endpoints.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Have a diagnosis of congenital AATD with an allelic combination of ZZ, SZ, Z(null), (null)(null), S(null), or "at-risk" alleles (patients with "at-risk" alleles must be individually evaluated for eligibility by the Medical Monitor). If the genotype has yet to be documented, a blood draw for genotyping (i.e., allelic discrimination) and phenotyping will be obtained at the Screening Visit. * Participants may be naïve to alpha1-PI augmentation therapy or may be currently receiving alpha1-PI augmentation therapy or received alpha1-PI augmentation therapy in the past. If the total alpha1-PI serum (alpha-1 antitrypsin \[AAT\]) level has yet to be documented as in a treatment-naïve patient, a blood draw for total alpha1-PI serum level will be obtained at the Screening Visit. For participants currently receiving alpha1-PI augmentation, a pre-alpha1-PI augmentation AAT level must be documented in the participant's medical history/records. * All participants must have a documented total alpha1-PI serum level \<11 μM (80mg/dL if measured by radial immunodiffusion or 50 mg/dL if measured by nephelometry) which is documented pre-alpha1-PI augmentation for participants receiving AAT augmentation. * At the Screening Visit, have post-bronchodilator Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV₁) ≥25% and \<80% predicted of predicted FEV₁/Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) \<70% (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease \[GOLD\] stage II-III, and some individuals are GOLD stage IV). * If the participant has received alpha1-PI augmentation therapy of any kind, he/she must be willing to discontinue that treatment at the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit and remain off any kind of alpha1-PI treatment, other than the IPs of this study, while participating in the study. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in it. Exclusion Criteria: * Have had a moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation during the 4 weeks before the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit. * Have history of lung or liver transplant or on transplantation waiting list. * Have any lung surgery during the past 1 year (excluding lung biopsy). * At screening, have elevated liver enzymes (aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\], alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\], and alkaline phosphatase \[ALP\]) ≥ 2.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN). * Have severe concomitant disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, clinically significant pulmonary fibrosis, malignant disease \[except for skin cancers other than melanoma\], history of acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis reaction, or current chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis). * Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding or, if of child-bearing potential†, unwilling to practice a highly effective method of contraception (oral, injectable, or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), condom or occlusive cap with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository, male sterilization, or true abstinence\*) throughout the study. †Women of childbearing potential are defined as premenopausal and not surgically sterile, post tubal ligation, nor documented as infertile due to a concurrent medical condition. \*True abstinence: When this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant. (Periodic abstinence \[e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods\], declaration of abstinence for the duration of a study, and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.) * Have known previous infection with or clinical signs and symptoms consistent with current Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. * Have smoked during the past 6 months (this includes electronic/vapor cigarettes) or a positive urine cotinine test at the Screening Visit that is due to smoking. * Received IP in another study within 30 days prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit or received any recombinant human AAT-Fc fusion protein (e.g., INBRX-101) or other extended half-life AAT products within 5 half-lives of the product relative to the Screening Visit date. * Have history of anaphylaxis or severe systemic response to any plasma-derived alpha1- PI preparation or other blood product(s). * Use systemic steroids above a stable dose equivalent to 5 mg/day prednisone (i.e., 10 mg every 2 days) within the 4 weeks prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit (Note: inhaled steroids are not considered systemic steroids). It is recommended to maintain the same dose throughout the study. * Use systemic or aerosolized antibiotics for a COPD exacerbation within the 4 weeks prior to the Week 1 (Baseline) Visit. * Have known selective or severe Immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency based on prior medical records. * In the opinion of the Investigator, the participant may have compliance problems or any medical condition that may place them at safety risk with the protocol and the procedures of the protocol, or because of unstable health be unable to come to the study site for in-person clinic visits required by the protocol.
Where it's running
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GC2501 Study Site 102
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 101
Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 150
Vejle, Denmark Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 350
Leiden, Netherlands Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 450
Guimarães, Portugal Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 451
Loures, Portugal Recruiting
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GC2501 Study Site 502
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Recruiting -
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Seville, Spain Recruiting -
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Vigo, Spain Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 550
Malmö, Sweden Recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 106
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 107
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 100
Los Angelas, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 103
Gainesville, Florida, United States Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 105
Miami, Florida, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Rochester, Minnesota, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Cleveland, Ohio, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Dallas, Texas, United States Not yet recruiting -
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 300
Dublin, Ireland Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 400
Warsaw, Poland Not yet recruiting -
GC2501 Study Site 501
Madrid, Spain Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Beatriz Garcia Castro
- Email: beatriz.garcia@grifols.com
- Phone: +(34) 670923669
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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.