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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT06198712

NCT06198712 A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Etavopivat in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

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NCT ID NCT06198712
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Forma Therapeutics, Inc.
Condition Sickle Cell Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 95 participants
Start Date 2023-01-12
Primary Completion 2028-02-23

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Months
Max Age 18 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Etavopivat

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 95 participants in total. It began in 2023-01-12 with a primary completion date of 2028-02-23.

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Brief Summary

This study is being done to learn about etavopivat, a once a day medicine taken by mouth in adolescents with sickle cell disease. The main goals are to study safety and how long etavopivat stays in the bloodstream, while also studying if there are benefits from taking etavopivat. Eligible participants who enter the study will start a 96-week treatment period. At the end of the 96 weeks, participants will have an end of study visit that occurs 4 weeks later. The participants will receive etavopivat every day throughout the treatment period.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Type of Participant and Disease Characteristics 1. Patient's parent, legal guardian, or legal representative has provided documented informed consent and patients have provided age-appropriate assent 2. Age greater than or equal to (≥) 6 months and lesser than (\<) 18 years of age at time of enrollment, according to the enrolling cohort: * Cohort 1: age 12 to \< 18 years (adolescents) * Cohort 2: age 6 to \< 12 years * Cohort 3: age 2 to \< 6 years * Cohort 4: age 6 months to \< 2 years 3. Patient has confirmed diagnosis of SCD • Documentation of SCD genotype (HbSS, HbSβ0-thalassemia or other sickle cell syndrome variants) based on prior history of laboratory testing. Molecular genotyping is not required. SCD genotype may be determined from the results of Hb electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), or similar testing. Note that Hb electrophoresis is performed by the local laboratory at Screening. 4. Hemoglobin ≥ 5.5 and lesser than or equal to (≤) 10.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) 5. Pediatric patients with severe SCD, as defined by at least 1 of the following: * 2-15 episodes of documented VOC within the 12 months prior to screening. Documentation must exist in the patient's medical record prior to screening. Events based solely on patient recall without supporting documentation should not be counted towards eligibility. * Hospitalization for any SCD-related complication in the last 12 months prior to starting study treatment * Proteinuria, defined as an albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) \> 100 mg/g on 2 measures (separated by ≥ 1 month) as an indicator of early renal disease * History of a conditional TCD in the last 12 months prior to starting study treatment, but not currently being treated with chronic transfusion therapy (applicable to participants \> 2 years of age). Conditional TCD is defined as a TAMMV of 170-199 cm/s by TCD or 155-184 cm/s by imaging TCD (TCDi). 6. For participants taking hydroxyurea (HU), the dose of HU (mg/kg) must be stable (no more than a 20% change in dosing) for at least 90 days prior to start of study treatment with no anticipated need for dose adjustments during the study, in the opinion of the Investigator 7. Patients on crizanlizumab or L-glutamine treatment at the time of consent may be eligible if they: * Have been on a stable dose for ≥ 12 months at the time of consent (ie, no changes to the dose except for changes to weight or for safety reasons) * For patients on crizanlizumab, have been ≥ 80% compliant with the planned regimen during the 12 months prior to the time of consent 8. Female patients of childbearing potential who are using acceptable methods of contraception and agree not to donate ova from study start to 90 days after the last dose of study drug, and male patients who are willing to use acceptable methods of contraception and agree not to donate sperm, from study start to 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical Conditions 1. Female who is breastfeeding or pregnant 2. More than 15 VOCs within the 12 months prior to starting study treatment that required a hospital, emergency room (ER), or clinic visit 3. Hospitalized for sickle cell crisis or other vaso-occlusive event occurring in the 14 days prior to starting study treatment 4. Abnormal TCD in the 12 months prior to starting study treatment Prior/Concomitant Therapy 5. Patients receiving regularly scheduled blood (RBC) transfusion therapy (also termed chronic, prophylactic, or preventive transfusion) 6. Received any blood products within 30 days of starting study treatment 7. Receiving or use of concomitant medications that are strong inducers of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4/5 within 2 weeks of starting study treatment 8. Use of voxelotor within 28 days prior to starting study treatment or anticipated need for this agent during the study 9. Receipt of erythropoietin or other hematopoietic growth factor treatment within 28 days of starting study treatment or anticipated need for such agents during the study 10. Receipt of prior cellular based therapy (eg, hematopoietic cell transplant, gene modification therapy)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Novo Nordisk

✉ clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com

📞 (+1) 866-867-7178

Principal Investigator

Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834)

STUDY DIRECTOR

Novo Nordisk A/S

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06198712 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Months or older, up to 18 Years, studying Sickle Cell Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06198712 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT06198712 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06198712 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06198712 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada, Paris, France, Pierre-Bénite, France, Roeun, France and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06198712 clinical trial?

NCT06198712 is sponsored by Forma Therapeutics, Inc.. The principal investigator is Clinical Transparency (dept. 2834) at Novo Nordisk A/S. The trial plans to enroll 95 participants.

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