A Study of SEL-212 in Patients With Gout Refractory to Conventional Therapy (NCT04513366) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study of SEL-212 in Patients With Gout Refractory to Conventional Therapy
United States112 participantsStarted 2020-08-18
Plain-language summary
This is one of two replicate randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel arm trials to determine the safety and efficacy of two different dose levels of SEL-212 compared to placebo. 112 and 153 patients, stratified as to the presence or absence of tophi, were randomized in a 1:1:1 allocation ratio prior to Baseline to receive treatment with one of two dose levels of SEL-212 or placebo every 28 days for approximately 6 months in each trial respectively (SEL-212/301 and SEL-212/302). Analysis of primary and key efficacy was performed at Day 28 of Treatment Period 6. Safety was monitored throughout the study.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Has negative results of an FDA Emergency Use Authorized COVID-19 molecular assay for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from a nasal or oropharyngeal specimen;
. History of symptomatic gout defined as:
. ≥ 3 gout flares within 18 months of Screening or
. Presence of ≥ 1 gout tophus or
. Current diagnosis of gouty arthritis
. At the Screening Visit: male age 21 - 80 years, inclusive, or female of non-childbearing potential age 21-80 years, inclusive, where nonchildbearing potential is defined as:
. Has chronic refractory gout defined as having failed to normalize sUA and whose signs and symptoms are inadequately controlled with any of the xanthine oxidase inhibitors, or for whom these drugs are contraindicated for the patient;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Proportion of Participants Who Achieved and Maintained Reduction in Serum Uric Acid (sUA) < 6 Milligrams Per Deciliter (mg/dL) for At Least 80% of The Time During Treatment Period 6 (Month 6)
. Has a history of anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, or severe atopy;
. Has a history of any allergy to pegylated products, including, but not limited to pegloticase (Krystexxa®), peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys®), peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron®), pegfilgrastim (Neulasta®), pegaptanib (Macugen®), pegaspargase (Oncaspar®), pegademase (Adagen®), peg-epoetin beta (Mircera®), pegvisomant (Somavert®) certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®), naloxegol (Movantik®), peginesatide (Omontys®), and doxorubicin liposome (Doxil®);
. Is taking and cannot discontinue known major CYP3A4/P-gp inhibitors or major CYP3A4/P-gp inducers at least 14 days before dosing. Patients must remain off these medications for the duration of the study, including natural products such as St. John's Wort or grapefruit juice.
. Is taking drugs known to interact with rapamycin (sirolimus - Rapamune®) such as cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, rifampin, verapamil unless they are stopped 14 days prior to dosing and will not be used/prescribed during the trial.
. Had major surgery within 3 months of initial screening.
. Had a gout flare during Screening that was resolved for less than 1 week prior to first treatment with study drug (exclusive of chronic synovitis/arthritis) unless the patient has a history of inter-flare intervals of \< 1 week.
. Has uncontrolled diabetes at Screening with HbA1c ≥ 8.5%;