A Phase II Trial of RAB001 (LLP2A-Alendronate) for Steroid-Induced Early-Stage Osteonecrosis of t… (NCT07471880) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
A Phase II Trial of RAB001 (LLP2A-Alendronate) for Steroid-Induced Early-Stage Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
China161 participantsStarted 2024-12-24
Plain-language summary
This is a multicenter, randomized (similar to drawing lots, where the treatment you receive is not chosen by you or the researchers), controlled, blinded (the three dose groups of the investigational drug are blinded, meaning neither you nor the blinded researchers will know which dose you are receiving) clinical study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and PK/PD profiles of RAB001 for injection in patients with early-stage non-traumatic osteonecrosis caused by long-term glucocorticoid use.
A parallel-group enrollment design will be used, with a total of approximately 160 subjects expected to be enrolled (High-dose A: 1200 μg/kg；Medium-dose B: 750 μg/kg ；Low-dose C: 400 μg/kg): Control group (D: Alendronate Sodium Tablets (Fosamax) 70 mg orally once weekly) = 40 cases . If you agree to participate in this trial, you will have a 25% chance of being assigned to one of the groups mentioned above.
Supportive treatment: Calcium (recommended dose: 1000-1200 mg/d) + Vitamin D (recommended dose: 600-800 IU/d). The study physician may choose the appropriate dosage of calcium and vitamin D based on the subject's specific conditions.
Primary endpoints:
1. . Change in femoral head necrotic lesion volume at 48 weeks (MRI)
2. . Change in hip function score at 48 weeks (HHS, Harris Hip Score)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 69 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years ≤ age ≤ 69 years, gender not limited;
* Patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) according to the 2019 edition of the "Guidelines for clinical diagnosis and treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head in adults", with an ARCO stage of II, and confirmed by CT and MRI examinations to have no femoral head collapse, and the time from first glucocorticoid use to the screening period must exceed 30 days;
* The participant has no plans for hip surgery on the target side within the next 54 weeks;
* Participants with unilateral or bilateral ONFH are not restricted. For unilateral involvement, the affected side (as the target side) must have no femoral head collapse confirmed by hip CT examination. For bilateral involvement, hip CT examination must confirm that at least one side has no collapse (the non-collapsed side is the target side; if both sides are necrotic and neither has collapsed, the side with more severe necrosis is the target side. If the contralateral side of the target side meets the criteria for study-defined osteonecrosis, all study information must be recorded for that side as for the target side);
* Participants must be informed about the study and voluntarily sign a written informed consent form before the trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI ≥ 35 kg/m²;
* The target-side osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is classified as type M according to the China-Japan Friendship Hospital (CJFH) classi…
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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Changes in Necrotic Area Volume of the Femoral Head (MRI)