Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Safety of Epeleuton in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
About the study
To assess the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety of Epeleuton capsules in adult SCD patients who are aged ≥18 years.
Who can take part
You may be eligible to participate in the study if you meet the following criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) including:
- 2 sickle hemoglobin genes [HbSS]
- HbSβ0 thalassemia
- HbSβ+ thalassemia
- Heterozygous for hemoglobin S and hemoglobin C [HbSC]
- Male or female patients aged 18 years and older on the day of signing the informed consent form (ICF)
- Patients who have had between 2 and 15 episodes of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in the past year (12 months)
- For patients taking hydroxyurea (HU), the dose of HU must be stable for at least 3 months prior to signing the ICD and with no anticipated need for dose adjustment during the study.
- Female patients and male patients with female partners of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraceptive methods for the duration of the study.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are receiving regularly scheduled blood (RBC) transfusion therapy (also termed chronic, prophylactic, or preventive transfusion), have received an RBC transfusion for any reason within three months of the baseline visit
- Patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
- Patients with inadequate venous access as determined by the Investigator
- Patients who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, breastfeeding and/or are unwilling to use adequate contraception during the trial.
Study Locations
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How to Apply
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Study Details
Contition
Sickle Cell Disease
Age
18+
Phase
PHASE2
Participants Needed
30
Est. Completion Date
Sep 30, 2025
Treatment Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Sponsor
Afimmune
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT Identifier
NCT05861453
Study Number
DS102A-10-RD2
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