NCT06934967 Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Iptacopan in Pediatric PNH Patients
| NCT ID | NCT06934967 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Sponsor | Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
| Condition | Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-28 |
| Primary Completion | 2031-11-19 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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.
Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.
This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-28 with a primary completion date of 2031-11-19.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this open-label, single arm, multicenter, phase 3 study is to assess the pharmacokinetics of iptacopan in pediatric patients and to assess whether iptacopan is safe and well tolerated when used for the treatment of pediatric paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) patients 2 to \< 18 years of age.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants 2 to \< 18 years of age with a diagnosis of PNH confirmed by high-sensitivity flow cytometry with red blood cells (RBCs) and with white blood cells granulocytes/monocytes clone size ≥ 10%. The minimum body weight for patients in Cohort 1 is 35 kg. * Patients being treated with anti-C5 therapy and who have been on a stable regimen (dose and interval) for at least 6 months prior to enrollment, may be screened and enrolled in the study and switched to iptacopan irrespective of their anemia and hemolysis status, at the discretion of the Principal Investigator. * Patients who are anti-C5 treatment naive: mean hemoglobin level \< 10 g/dL confirmed by central laboratory assessment during screening. * Patients who are anti-C5 treatment naive: lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) \> 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) documented by at least 2 laboratory measurements 2 to 6 weeks apart during the screening period, one of which is to be done by the central lab. * Vaccination against Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is required prior to the start of study treatment. If the participant has not been previously vaccinated, or if a booster is required, vaccine should be given according to local guidelines at least 2 weeks prior to first study drug administration. If study treatment has to start earlier than 2 weeks post-vaccination, prophylactic antibiotic treatment should be initiated. * Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae is recommended, according to local guidelines, at least 2 weeks before iptacopan. Exclusion Criteria: * History of hypersensitivity to the study drug or its excipients or to drugs of similar chemical classes. * Known or suspected hereditary complement deficiency at screening. * History of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or scheduled for HSCT within 52 weeks from enrollment into the study (Day 1). * Patients with laboratory evidence of bone marrow failure (reticulocytes \< 100 x 10 to the ninth/L; platelets \< 30 × 10 to the ninth/L; neutrophils \< 0.5 × 10 to the ninth/L). * Active systemic bacterial, viral (including COVID-19), or fungal infection within 14 days prior to study drug administration. * Presence of fever ≥ 38 °C (100.4 °F) within 7 days prior to study drug administration. Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
Contact & Investigator
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
STUDY DIRECTOR
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06934967 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 2 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH). 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 NCT06934967 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 12 participants.
Is NCT06934967 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06934967 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at novartis.email@novartis.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06934967 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at New Brunswick, United States, Philadelphia, United States, Memphis, United States, Brasília, Brazil and 9 additional locations.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06934967 clinical trial?
NCT06934967 is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The principal investigator is Novartis Pharmaceuticals at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.