Caplacizumab and Immunosuppressive Therapy Without Firstline Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Adult… (NCT05468320) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Caplacizumab and Immunosuppressive Therapy Without Firstline Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Adults With Immune-mediated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
United States, Belgium, Canada51 participantsStarted 2022-11-21
Plain-language summary
This is a single group, treatment, Phase 3, open-label, single-arm study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of caplacizumab and immunosuppressive therapy (IST) without firstline therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) with primary endpoint of remission in male and female participants aged 18 to 80 years with immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP).
The anticipated study duration per participant without a recurrence while on therapy is maximum 24 weeks (ie, approximately 1 day for screening + maximum 12 weeks of treatment for the presenting episode + 12 weeks of follow-up). Participants will have daily assessments during hospitalization and weekly visits for assessments during ongoing treatment with caplacizumab and IST. There will be 3 outpatient visits for assessments during the follow-up period. There will be two additional follow-up visits for participants who do not have ADAMTS13 activity levels of ≥50% at the time of caplacizumab discontinuation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Participants with a clinical diagnosis of iTTP (initial or recurrent), which includes thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (eg, presence of schistocytes in peripheral blood smear) and relatively preserved renal function. The iTTP diagnosis should be confirmed by ADAMTS13 testing within 48 hours (2 days).
Participants with a clinical diagnosis of iTTP and a French TMA score of 1 or 2.
A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and one of the following conditions applies:
* Is a woman of nonchildbearing potential (WONCBP), OR
* Is a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) and agrees to use an acceptable contraceptive method during the overall treatment period and for at least 2 months after the last study drug administration.
Male participants with female partners of childbearing potential must agree to follow the contraceptive guidance as per protocol during the overall treatment period and for at least 2 months after last study drug administration.
Exclusion Criteria:
Platelet count ≥100 x 10\^9/L. Serum creatinine level \>2.26 mg/dL (200 µmol/L) in case platelet count is \>30 x 10\^9/L (to exclude possible cases of atypical HUS).
Known other causes of thrombocytopenia including but not limited to:
* Clinical evidence of enteric infection with E. coli 0157 or related organism.
* Atypical HUS.
* Hematopoietic stem cell, bone marrow or solid organ transplantation-associated thrombotic micr…
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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Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Remission Without Requirement of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange During Overall Study Period
Timeframe: From first dose of study treatment (Day 1) up to end of follow-up (up to approximately 24 weeks)