A Study to Evaluate the Benefit of RUCONEST® in Subjects Who Experience ADRs Related to IVIG Infusions



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:HIV / AIDS
Therapuetic Areas:Immunology / Infectious Diseases
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:3/7/2019
Start Date:June 13, 2018
End Date:September 2019
Contact:Melinda Heffron, BA
Email:mheffron@immunoeresearch.com
Phone:303-771-9000

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A Single-site, Open-Label, Pilot Study to Evaluate the Benefit of RUCONEST® in Subjects Who Experience ADRs Related to IVIG Infusions

Patients receiving intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy for primary immunodeficiency and
neurologic conditions may experience adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The mechanism of the ADR
is unknown. Currently, the standard practice for these patients is to change from IV to
subcutaneous IG (SCIG) but because of the need of immunomodulation or patient preference,
SCIG may not be an option. Data has shown that some levels of complement decrease from pre-
to post-infusion of IVIG. This study is to determine if replacing this complement protein may
ameliorate ADRs.

This is a single-site, pilot study conducted in the US to determine the benefit of human
C1-esterase inhibitor [recombinant] (C1-INH-R) therapy to ameliorate ADRs in subjects
receiving IVIG therapy experience ADRs post-infusion. Subjects who are currently receiving
IVIG for immunodeficiency or neurologic conditions and experience ADRs will be enrolled.

In part 1, subjects will continue to receive IVIG for two infusions. Complement proteins will
be measured pre- and post-infusion. Quality of life and other questionnaires will be
administered.

In part 2, subjects will receive C1-INH-R infusion prior to receiving IVIG infusion for three
infusions. Complement proteins will be measured pre- and post- infusion. Quality of life and
other questionnaires will be administered.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18 years and older experiencing ADRs related to IVIG infusions

- Stable dose of IVIG for 3 months

- Willing to comply with all aspects of the protocol, including blood draws

- Female patients of childbearing potential who are sexually active must be willing to
use an acceptable form of contraception. Acceptable forms of contraception are defined
as those with a failure rate < 1% when properly applied and include: a combination
oral pill, some intra-uterine devices, and a sterilized partner in a stable
relationship. Female patients must not be pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or be
actively breastfeeding through the entire study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Receiving treatment for HAE, either prophylactic or acute therapy

- Patients with medical history of allergy to rabbits or rabbit-derived products
(including rhC1INH)

- Patients who are pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are currently intending to become
pregnant.

- Patients who, in the investigator's opinion, might not be suitable for the trial
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Centennial, Colorado 80112
Principal Investigator: Isaac Melamed, MD
Phone: 303-771-9000
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