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AI summary · not yet reviewedHuman studyPhase 2Trial registry

Phase 2 Study of SAR441344 (Frexalimab) in Human MS Patients

In a Phase 2 trial, participants treated with SAR441344 experienced fewer new GdE T1 lesions compared to those given a placebo, indicating significant efficacy in reducing active brain lesions.

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Why it matters

These findings suggest SAR441344 may be effective in managing brain lesions associated with multiple sclerosis, contributing to future treatment strategies.

What this does not prove

Results were based on MRI measurements, which can vary by technique. Additionally, the study only provided data over 12 weeks, lacking long-term efficacy results.

Next milestone

No next milestone was established from the available source.

Study facts
Study design
Not reported
Participants / samples
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Randomised
Yes
Controlled
Yes
Primary endpoint met
Not reported
Relevant MS type
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Publication date
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Evidence reviewed
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Regulatory approval
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study phasePatient level data will be anonymized and study documents will be redacted to protect the privacy of trial participants.
subjects"populationDescription": "The safety population included all randomized participants who took at least 1 dose (regardless of the amount) of study drug.",
randomized"populationDescription": "The efficacy population included all participants from the randomized population who took all Part A doses of study drug (1 SC dose skipped was allowed) and with an evaluable primary endpoint.
controlled"description": "An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug.
peer reviewed"eligibilityCriteria": "Inclusion criteria:\n\n* Participant must be 18 to 55 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.\n* The participant must have been diagnosed with RMS (relapsing-remitting MS and secondary progressive MS participants with relapses) according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria.\n* The participant must have at least 1 documented relapse within the previous year, or ≥2 documented relapses within the previous 2 years, or ≥1 active Gd-enhancing brain lesion on an MRI scan in the past 6 months and prior to screening.\n* Body weight within 45 to 120 kg (inclusive) and body mass index (BMI) within the range 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2 (inclusive) at Screening.\n* Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.\n* Capable of giving signed informed consent.\n\nExclusion criteria:\n\n* The participant was diagnosed with PPMS according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria or with non-relapsing SPMS.\n* The participant had conditions or situations that would adversely affect participation in this study.\n* The participant had a history of or currently has concomitant medical or clinical conditions that would adversely affect participation in this study.\n* History, clinical evidence, suspicion or significant risk for thromboembolic events, as well as myocardial infarction, stroke and/or antiphosholipid syndrome and any participants requiring antithrombotic treatment.\n* Allergies to humanized monoclonal antibodies or severe post-treatment hypersensitivity reactions other than localized injection site reaction, to any biological molecule.\n* The participant had received any of the forbidden medications/treatments within the specified time frame before any baseline assessment.\n* The participant had taken other investigational drug within 3 months or 5-half-live, whichever is longer, before the screening visit.\n* The participant had an EDSS score \\>5.5 at the first screening visit.\n* The participant had a relapse in the 30 days prior to randomization.\n* Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serology (anti HIV1 and anti HIV2 antibodies) or a known history of HIV infection, active or in remission.\n* Abnormal laboratory test(s) at Screening.\n* Presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or anti-Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc Ab) at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study intervention.\n* Positive Hepatitis C antibody test result at screening or within 3 months prior to starting study intervention.\n\nThe above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.",
intervention"eligibilityCriteria": "Inclusion criteria:\n\n* Participant must be 18 to 55 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.\n* The participant must have been diagnosed with RMS (relapsing-remitting MS and secondary progressive MS participants with relapses) according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria.\n* The participant must have at least 1 documented relapse within the previous year, or ≥2 documented relapses within the previous 2 years, or ≥1 active Gd-enhancing brain lesion on an MRI scan in the past 6 months and prior to screening.\n* Body weight within 45 to 120 kg (inclusive) and body mass index (BMI) within the range 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2 (inclusive) at Screening.\n* Contraceptive use by men and women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.\n* Capable of giving signed informed consent.\n\nExclusion criteria:\n\n* The participant was diagnosed with PPMS according to the 2017 revision of the McDonald diagnostic criteria or with non-relapsing SPMS.\n* The participant had conditions or situations that would adversely affect participation in this study.\n* The participant had a history of or currently has concomitant medical or clinical conditions that would adversely affect participation in this study.\n* History, clinical evidence, suspicion or significant risk for thromboembolic events, as well as myocardial infarction, stroke and/or antiphosholipid syndrome and any participants requiring antithrombotic treatment.\n* Allergies to humanized monoclonal antibodies or severe post-treatment hypersensitivity reactions other than localized injection site reaction, to any biological molecule.\n* The participant had received any of the forbidden medications/treatments within the specified time frame before any baseline assessment.\n* The participant had taken other investigational drug within 3 months or 5-half-live, whichever is longer, before the screening visit.\n* The participant had an EDSS score \\>5.5 at the first screening visit.\n* The participant had a relapse in the 30 days prior to randomization.\n* Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) serology (anti HIV1 and anti HIV2 antibodies) or a known history of HIV infection, active or in remission.\n* Abnormal laboratory test(s) at Screening.\n* Presence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or anti-Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc Ab) at screening or within 3 months prior to first dose of study intervention.\n* Positive Hepatitis C antibody test result at screening or within 3 months prior to starting study intervention.\n\nThe above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.",
comparator"populationDescription": "The safety population included all randomized participants who took at least 1 dose (regardless of the amount) of study drug.",
findings"briefSummary": "Primary Objective:\n\nTo determine the efficacy of SAR441344 as measured by reduction of the number of new active brain lesions\n\nSecondary Objective:\n\n* To evaluate efficacy of SAR441344 on disease activity as assessed by other MRI measures\n* To evaluate the safety and tolerability of SAR441344\n* To evaluate pharmacokinetics of SAR441344",
limitationsTrial registry record. Publication date: unknown. Sponsor-submitted results are available; this does not establish peer review.

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