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Hemophilia BPhase 3Kids B-LONGNCT01440946

Study of Recombinant Coagulation Factor IX Fc Fusion Protein, BIIB029, in Previously Treated Pediatric Participants With Hemophilia B

A Phase 3 study testing rFIXFc and FIX in people with Hemophilia B, run by Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc. at 15 sites in 6 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety of Recombinant Human Coagulation Factor IX Fc Fusion Protein (rFIXFc) in previously treated pediatric subjects with hemophilia B. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 11 years, men only
Conditions the study is for
Hemophilia B
What is being tested?
rFIXFc and FIX
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
15 sitesin 6 countries
Study dates
Jun 2012to Nov 2014
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 11 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Severe hemophilia B defined as ≤ 2 IU/dl (≤ 2%) endogenous FIX
  • Male < 12 years and weight ≥ 13 kg
  • History of at least 50 documented prior exposure days to FIX
  • No history of, or currently detectable, inhibitor

Who cannot join

  • Other coagulation disorders in addition to Hemophilia B
  • History of anaphylaxis associated with any FIX or IV immunoglobulin administration
  • NOTE: Other protocol defined Inclusion/ Exclusion criteria may apply.

Trial locations and contacts

15 sites in 6 countries.

15 sites in 6 countries

United States7 sites
  • Research Site

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Research Site

    East Lansing, Michigan

  • Research Site

    Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Research Site

    Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Research Site

    Phoenix, Arizona

  • Research Site

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Research Site

    Sacramento, California

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United Kingdom3 sites
  • Research Site

    Basingstoke

  • Research Site

    Cambridge

  • Research Site

    London

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Australia2 sites
  • Research Site

    Parkville, Victoria

  • Research Site

    Subiaco, Western Australia

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Ireland1 site
  • Research Site

    Dublin

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Netherlands1 site
  • Research Site

    Utrecht

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South Africa1 site
  • Research Site

    Johannesburg

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About this study

Official title: An Open-label, Multicenter Evaluation of Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Recombinant Coagulation Factor IX Fc Fusion Protein, BIIB029, in the Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding Episodes in Pediatric Subjects With Hemophilia B

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety of Recombinant Human Coagulation Factor IX Fc Fusion Protein (rFIXFc) in previously treated pediatric subjects with hemophilia B. Secondary objectives of this study in this study population are as follows: to evaluate the efficacy of rFIXFc for prevention and treatment of bleeding episodes; to evaluate and assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) of rFIXFc; to evaluate rFIXFc consumption for prevention and treatment of bleeding episodes

Read the detailed description

At the Baseline visit (28 ± 7 days prior to Day 1), participants receive a single IV injection of prestudy FIX over 10 (±5) minutes in the clinic under medical supervision at a dose of 50 IU/kg. A washout period with no FIX treatment is required prior to administration of prestudy FIX and prior to rFIXFc. A PK assessment is done with prestudy FIX and also done with rFIXFc on Day 1. After completing the PK assessments, participants begin weekly prophylactic treatment with rFIXFc for approximately 50 weeks, to obtain 50 EDs. One ED is defined as a 24-hour period in which a participant received 1 or more doses of rFIXFc, with the time of the first injection of rFIXFc defined as the start of the ED.

Conditions
Hemophilia B
Being tested
rFIXFc, FIX
Medical subject headings
Hemophilia B

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • rFIXFcDrug

    Also called BIIB029, recombinant coagulation factor IX Fc fusion protein, Alprolix®

    Vials of rFIXFc were combined as needed, based on the actual labeled potency to achieve the participant's calculated dose. Partial vial use was allowed, in order to achieve the calculated dose.

  • FIXDrug

    Also called Factor IX

    Vials of prestudy FIX (provided by the participants) were combined as needed, based on the nominal labeled potency (e.g., 250 IU, 500 IU, and 1000 IU), to achieve the participant's calculated dose.

Study groups in NCT01440946
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
rFIXFc ProphylaxisExperimentalAt Baseline and at Day 1, participants receive a single intravenous (IV) injection of prestudy FIX and rFIXFc, respectively, over 10 (±5) minutes at a dose of 50 IU/kg. Immediately after the last PK sampling, the first prophylactic dose of approximately 50 to 60 IU/kg will be administered in clinic as an IV injection. Dose could be increased or decreased in increments of 10 IU/kg; increases to a maximum of 100 IU/kg and frequency of administration to a maximum of twice weekly, were allowed as indicated.
Receives: Drug: rFIXFc; Drug: FIX

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Occurence of Factor IX (FIX) Inhibitor Development

    An inhibitor test result ≥ 0.6 Bethesda units (BU)/mL, confirmed on 2 separate samples drawn 2 to 4 weeks apart, was considered positive. Both tests were to be performed by the central laboratory using the Nijmegen-modified Bethesda Assay. Incidences were summarized for any positive inhibitor for participants with ≥ 50 exposure days (EDs) to rFIXFc. In addition, the incidence for all participants, regardless of their EDs to rFIXFc, was also summarized. An exact 95% CI for the proportion of participants with a confirmed inhibitor was calculated using the Clopper-Pearson exact method for a binomial proportion.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days, or up to 50 EDs if reached prior to Week 50

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Annualized Bleeding Rate

    Annualized bleeding rate = (number of bleeding episodes during the efficacy period / total number of days during the efficacy period)*365.25. The efficacy period begins with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ends with the last dose (for prophylaxis or a bleeding episode). Surgery/rehabilitation periods and PK evaluation periods are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of bleeding and ended no more than 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding episode, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart were considered the same bleeding episode. Any injection to treat the bleeding episode taken more than 72 hours after the preceding one was considered the first injection to treat a new bleeding episode at the same location. Any bleeding at a different location was considered a separate bleeding episode, regardless of time from last injection.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  2. Annualized Joint Bleeding Rate (Spontaneous)

    Annualized bleeding rate for spontaneous joint bleeding episode=(number of bleeding episodes meeting those criteria during the efficacy period/total number of days during the efficacy period)*365.25. Efficacy period begins with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ends with the last dose (for prophylaxis or a bleeding episode). Surgery/rehabilitation periods and PK evaluation periods are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of bleeding and ended ≤ 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding episode, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location or injections ≤ 72 hours apart were considered the same bleeding episode. Any injection to treat the bleeding episode taken > 72 hours after the preceding 1 was considered the first injection to treat a new bleeding episode at the same location. Any bleeding at a different location was considered a separate bleeding episode, regardless of time from last injection.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  3. Participant Assessment of Response to Injections to Treat a Bleeding Episode

    Participant's assessment of the response (provided by the caregiver) to the first rFIXFc injection for each bleeding episode. Percentages were based on the number of bleeding episodes for which a response was provided for the first injection, using the following 4-point scale: excellent=abrupt pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection; good=definite pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after an injection, but possibly requiring more than one injection after 24 to 48 hours for complete resolution; moderate=probable or slight beneficial effect within 8 hours after the initial injection and requiring more than one injection; no response=no improvement, or condition worsened, within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days

  4. Physician's Global Assessment of the Participant's Response to His rFIXFc Regimen

    Investigators assessed each participant's response to his rFIXFc regimen using a 4-point scale: excellent=bleeding episodes responded to ≤ the usual number of injections or ≤ the usual dose of rFIXFc or the rate of breakthrough bleeding during prophylaxis was ≤ that usually observed; effective=most bleeding episodes responded to the same number of injections and dose, but some required more injections or higher doses, or there was a minor increase in the rate of breakthrough bleeding; partially effective=bleeding episodes most often required more injections and/or higher doses than expected, or adequate breakthrough bleeding prevention during prophylaxis required more frequent injections and/or higher doses; ineffective=routine failure to control hemostasis, or hemostatic control required additional agents. Percentages are based on the total number of responses; multiple responses per participant are counted.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days

  5. Annualized rFIXFc Consumption by Type of Injection

    Annualized consumption of rFIXFc for prevention of bleeding (prophylactic), treatment of bleeding, and other rFIXFc injections. Consumption is calculated for the efficacy period. The efficacy period began with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of the reason for dosing). Surgery/rehabilitation and PK evaluation periods were not included in the efficacy period. Annualized consumption = (total IU/kg of study treatment received during the efficacy period / total number of days during the efficacy period)*365.25. Participants who did not have a particular injection type are counted as having zero injections for that type.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  6. Number of Days From the Last Prophylaxis Injection to a Spontaneous Bleeding Episode

    The number of days from the last prophylaxis injection to the onset of a new spontaneous bleeding episode, analyzed across all evaluable bleeding episodes per participant and per episode, based on the efficacy period. Evaluable bleeding episodes are those for which both a date and time are available for both the onset of the bleeding episode and the previous prophylactic injection. The efficacy period begins with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ends with the last dose (for prophylaxis or a bleeding episode). Surgery/rehabilitation periods and PK evaluation periods are not included in the efficacy period. For 'Per participant' values, the number of days from the last prophylactic injection to a spontaneous bleeding episode is averaged across all evaluable spontaneous bleeding episodes per participant.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  7. Number of Injections Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode

    The number of injections required to resolve a bleeding episode per participant and per episode, based on the efficacy period. The efficacy period begins with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ends with the last dose (for prophylaxis or a bleeding episode). Surgery/rehabilitation periods and PK evaluation periods are not included in the efficacy period. All injections given from the initial sign of a bleeding episode, until the last date/time within the bleeding episode window are counted. The resolution of a bleeding episode is defined as no sign of bleeding following injection for the bleeding episode. For 'Per participant' values, the number of injections required to resolve each bleeding episode is averaged across all bleeding episodes per participant.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  8. Total Dose Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode

    The total dose required to resolve a bleeding episode per participant and per episode, based on the efficacy period. The efficacy period begins with the first prophylactic dose of rFIXFc and ends with the last dose (for prophylaxis or a bleeding episode). Surgery/rehabilitation periods and PK evaluation periods are not included in the efficacy period. For 'Per bleeding episode' values, for each bleeding episode, the total dose is the sum of the doses (IU/kg) administered across all injections given to treat that bleeding episode. For 'Per participant' values, the total dose (IU/kg) used to resolve each bleeding episode is averaged across all bleeding episodes per participant.

    Measured: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days (efficacy period as defined in description)

  9. Maximum Plasma Activity (Cmax; One-stage Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time [aPTT] Clotting Assay)

    Cmax: maximum plasma FIX activity during a dosing interval. The values for Cmax were adjusted to the nominal dose of 50 IU/kg. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  10. Terminal Half Life (t1/2; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    t1/2: time required for the concentration of the drug to reach half of its original value in the body. Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  11. Clearance (CL; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    CL: the measure of the efficiency of the body to remove the drug and the unit is the volume of the plasma or blood cleared of drug per unit time. Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  12. Volume of Distribution at Steady State (Vss; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    Vss: volume of distribution at steady state. Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  13. Dose Normalized Area Under the Curve (DNAUC; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    DNAUC: dose normalized area under the drug concentration-time curve (extent of unmetabolized drug in circulation). Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  14. Mean Residence Time (MRT; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    MRT: the average time for all the drug molecules to reside in the body. Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

  15. Incremental Recovery (IR; One-stage aPTT Clotting Assay)

    IR for FIX activity following rFIXFc dosing: IU/dL rise in plasma FIX per IU/kg drug administered. Non-compartmental methods. The 95% confidence interval on the geometric mean is based on the t-statistic back-transformed from the log scale.

    Measured: Baseline (28±7 days before Day 1) Prestudy FIX Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 48±4 hrs postdose. Day 1 rFIXFc Dosing: predose; 30±5 min, 3 hrs ±30 min, 10±2 hrs, 24±3 hrs, 72±7 hrs, 120±12 hrs, 168±16 hrs postdose.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Sep 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2012
  3. Primary completionNov 2014
  4. Study completionNov 2014

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01440946
Sponsor's protocol ID
9HB02PED
Other IDs
2011-003076-36
Acronym
Kids B-LONG
Status last verified
Aug 2018
First submitted
16 Sep 2011
Last updated
19 Dec 2020
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Shapiro AD, Kulkarni R, Ragni MV, Chambost H, Mahlangu J, Oldenburg J, Nolan B, Ozelo MC, Foster MC, Willemze A, Barnowski C, Jain N, Winding B, Dumont J, Lethagen S, Barnes C, Pasi KJ. Post hoc longitudinal assessment of the efficacy and safety of recombinant factor IX Fc fusion protein in hemophilia B. Blood Adv. 2023 Jul 11;7(13):3049-3057. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022009230.

    PubMed 36848635
  • Fischer K, Kulkarni R, Nolan B, Mahlangu J, Rangarajan S, Gambino G, Diao L, Ramirez-Santiago A, Pierce GF, Allen G. Recombinant factor IX Fc fusion protein in children with haemophilia B (Kids B-LONG): results from a multicentre, non-randomised phase 3 study. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Feb;4(2):e75-e82. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(16)30193-4.

    PubMed 28159192

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing rFIXFc and FIX in people with Hemophilia B, run by Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc. at 15 sites in 6 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Dec 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 15 sites in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Netherlands and 1 more country. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Jun 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Occurence of Factor IX (FIX) Inhibitor Development (time frame: Up to 50 weeks +/- 7 days, or up to 50 EDs if reached prior to Week 50). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01440946, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Dec 2020.

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