A Study to Test the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of an Antibody, REGN7999, Injected Under t… (NCT06421636) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Study to Test the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of an Antibody, REGN7999, Injected Under the Skin for the Treatment of Iron Overload in Adult Participants With Non-Transfusion Dependent β-thalassemia, Using MRI Scans to Measure Iron Levels in the Body
United States, Georgia, Greece95 participantsStarted 2024-09-30
Plain-language summary
This study is researching an experimental drug called REGN7999 (called "study drug"). The study is focused on patients with non-transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia. The aim of the study is to see how safe and effective the study drug is.
The study is looking at several other research questions, including:
* Whether the study drug lowers extra iron levels in the body
* What side effects may happen from taking the study drug
* How much study drug is in the blood at different times
* Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Clinical diagnosis of NTDT as described in the protocol
. IOL, defined as LIC ≥ 5 mg Fe/g DW as measured by R2\* MRI at screening
. Serum ferritin ≥ 300 ng/mL as described in the protocol
Exclusion criteria
. Hemoglobin ≤ 8 g/dL at screening
. Any RBC transfusion within 12 weeks of visit 3
. For Part A only: Any Iron Chelation Therapy (ICT) use in approximately 12 weeks prior to screening as described in the protocol
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
1
Change from baseline in Liver Iron Concentration (LIC) by R2* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Timeframe: At week 24
2
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)