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Familial Chylomicronemia SyndromePhase 3NCT02211209

The APPROACH Study: A Study of Volanesorsen (Formerly IONIS-APOCIIIRx) in Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

A Phase 3 study testing Volanesorsen in people with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome, run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 40 sites in 12 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 purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of volanesorsen given for 52 weeks in participants with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome
What is being tested?
Volanesorsen
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
67 participants
Where
40 sitesin 12 countries
Study dates
Dec 2014to 28 Mar 2017
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • History of chylomicronemia
  • A diagnosis of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (Type 1 Hyperlipoproteinemia)
  • Fasting triglycerides (TG) ≥ 750 mg/dL (8.4 mmol/L) at Screening

Who cannot join

  • Diabetes mellitus if newly diagnosed or if HbA1c ≥ 9.0%
  • Other types of severe hypertriglyceridemia
  • Active pancreatitis within 4 weeks of screening
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome within 6 months of screening
  • Major surgery within 3 months of screening
  • Treatment with Glybera therapy within 2 years of screening
  • Previous treatment with IONIS-APOCIIIRx
  • Have any other conditions in the opinion of the investigator which could interfere with the participant participating in or completing the study

Trial locations and contacts

40 sites in 12 countries.

40 sites in 12 countries

United States11 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Encinitas, California, 92024

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66214

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    New York, New York, 10016

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23510

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    San Francisco, California, 94143

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Seattle, Washington, 98104

Other trials in United States

Spain6 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    A Coruña, Galicia, 15001

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Barcelona, 08036

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Madrid, 28007

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Málaga, 29010

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Seville, 41013

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Zaragoza, Aragon, 50009

Other trials in Spain

United Kingdom4 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Birmingham, B9 5SS

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Manchester, M13 9WL

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Manchester, M23 9LT

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Other trials in United Kingdom

Brazil3 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Campinas, 13059-740

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    São Paulo, 04039-030

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    São Paulo, 05403-000

Other trials in Brazil

Canada3 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 5H6

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Sainte-Foy, Quebec, G1V 4M6

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z1Y6

Other trials in Canada

France3 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Marseille, 13385

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Nantes, 44093

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Paris, 75013

Other trials in France

Italy3 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Milan, 20162

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Palermo, 90127

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Rome, 00161

Other trials in Italy

Germany2 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Berlin, 13353

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Dresden, 01307

Other trials in Germany

Netherlands2 sites
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Amsterdam, 1105 AZ

  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Rotterdam, 3000

Other trials in Netherlands

Hungary1 site
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Szikszó, 3800

Other trials in Hungary

Israel1 site
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Safed, 13110

Other trials in Israel

South Africa1 site
  • IONIS Investigative Site

    Cape Town, 7925

Other trials in South Africa

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of ISIS 304801 Administered Subcutaneously to Patients With Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of volanesorsen given for 52 weeks in participants with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Being tested
Volanesorsen, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome

What participants receive

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

  • VolanesorsenDrug

    Also called ISIS 304801, ApoC-III, Approach, IONIS-APOCIIIRx

  • PlaceboDrug

Study groups in NCT02211209
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorVolanesorsen-matching placebo administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 52 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
VolanesorsenExperimentalVolanesorsen 300 mg administered subcutaneously once-weekly for 52 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Volanesorsen

What is being measured

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

  1. Percent Change in Fasting Triglycerides (TG) From Baseline to Month 3

    The Month 3 endpoint was defined as the average of Week 12 (Day 78) and Week 13 (Day 85) fasting assessments.

    Measured: Baseline to 3 months

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Change From Baseline in Postprandial TG Area Under the Curve (AUC)(0-9h)

    Participants had 2 postprandial assessments - one at Baseline (completed at least 48 hours prior to first dose) and one at any time between Week 13 and 19, inclusive. Assessment timepoints include from 1-hr before to up to 9 hrs after ingestion of the meal at 1-hour interval. Postprandial AUC results were calculated using a linear trapezoidal rule for each postprandial measure in the subset of participants who had postprandial assessments 0-9 hour results at baseline and the postbaseline between Week 13 to 19.

    Measured: Baseline to an on-treatment assessment between Week 13 and Week 19

  2. Absolute Change From Baseline in Fasting TG at Month 3

    The Month 3 endpoint was defined as the average of Week 12 (Day 78) and Week 13 (Day 85) fasting assessments.

    Measured: Baseline to 3 months

  3. Treatment Response Rate Defined as Participants With Fasting Plasma TG < 750 mg/dL at Month 3

    The Month 3 endpoint was defined as the average of Week 12 (Day 78) and Week 13 (Day 85) fasting assessments. mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter

    Measured: Baseline to 3 months

  4. Treatment Response Rate Defined as Participants With Fasting TG ≥ 40% Reduction From Baseline at Month 3

    The Month 3 endpoint was defined as the average of Week 12 (Day 78) and Week 13 (Day 85) fasting assessments.

    Measured: Baseline to 3 months

  5. Frequency and Severity of Participant-reported Abdominal Pain During the Treatment Period

    Abdominal pain was measured according to the Bracket electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) assessment. Scores were categorized as follows: no pain (pain score: 0), mild (pain score: 1-3), moderate (pain score: 4-6), or severe (pain score: 7-10). The yearly frequency was calculated as the number of episodes during the on-treatment period / (last dose date - first dose date + 28) * 365.25. Missing data were imputed by using next observation carried back (NOCB) if there was a subsequent score available.

    Measured: Baseline to 12 months

  6. Frequency of the Composite of Episodes of Acute Pancreatitis and Participant-reported Moderate/Severe Abdominal Pain During the Treatment Period

    Moderate/severe abdominal pain was defined as having a pain score of 4-10 on the Bracket electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) assessment. Scores were categorized as follows: no pain (pain score: 0), mild (pain score: 1-3), moderate (pain score: 4-6), or severe (pain score: 7-10). The yearly frequency was calculated as the number of episodes during the on-treatment period / (last dose date - first dose date + 28) * 365.25.

    Measured: 12 months

  7. Change From Baseline in Hepatosplenomegaly as Assessed by MRI at Week 52

    The Week 52 endpoint was defined as the average of Week 50 (Day 344)/Week 51 (Day 351) and Week 52 (Day 358) fasting assessments.

    Measured: Baseline to Week 52

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Aug 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2014
  3. Primary completion19 Dec 2016
  4. Study completion28 Mar 2017

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
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
67 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02211209
Sponsor's protocol ID
ISIS 304801-CS6
Other IDs
2014-002421-35, 2014
Status last verified
Mar 2022
First submitted
5 Aug 2014
Last updated
13 Apr 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Witztum JL, Gaudet D, Freedman SD, Alexander VJ, Digenio A, Williams KR, Yang Q, Hughes SG, Geary RS, Arca M, Stroes ESG, Bergeron J, Soran H, Civeira F, Hemphill L, Tsimikas S, Blom DJ, O'Dea L, Bruckert E. Volanesorsen and Triglyceride Levels in Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2019 Aug 8;381(6):531-542. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715944.

    PubMed 31390500
  • Prohaska TA, Alexander VJ, Karwatowska-Prokopczuk E, Tami J, Xia S, Witztum JL, Tsimikas S. APOC3 inhibition with volanesorsen reduces hepatic steatosis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia. J Clin Lipidol. 2023 May-Jun;17(3):406-411. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2023.04.007. Epub 2023 Apr 27.

    PubMed 37164837
  • Hegele RA, Berberich AJ, Ban MR, Wang J, Digenio A, Alexander VJ, D'Erasmo L, Arca M, Jones A, Bruckert E, Stroes ES, Bergeron J, Civeira F, Witztum JL, Gaudet D. Clinical and biochemical features of different molecular etiologies of familial chylomicronemia. J Clin Lipidol. 2018 Jul-Aug;12(4):920-927.e4. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.03.093. Epub 2018 Apr 4.

    PubMed 29748148
  • Digenio A, Dunbar RL, Alexander VJ, Hompesch M, Morrow L, Lee RG, Graham MJ, Hughes SG, Yu R, Singleton W, Baker BF, Bhanot S, Crooke RM. Antisense-Mediated Lowering of Plasma Apolipoprotein C-III by Volanesorsen Improves Dyslipidemia and Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2016 Aug;39(8):1408-15. doi: 10.2337/dc16-0126. Epub 2016 Jun 6.

    PubMed 27271183

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Volanesorsen in people with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome, run by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 40 sites in 12 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 3 inclusion and 8 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 13 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 40 sites in United States, Spain, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada and 7 more countries. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 13 Apr 2022). 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?

Percent Change in Fasting Triglycerides (TG) From Baseline to Month 3 (time frame: Baseline to 3 months). 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 NCT02211209, which also lists 4 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 13 Apr 2022.

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