NCT06293365

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the comparability of ianalumab exposure following the sub-cutaneous (s.c.) administration of one injection of 300 mg/2 mL auto-injector (AI) versus two injections of 150 mg/1 mL pre-filled syringe (PFS), and to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ianalumab following the s.c. administration of both devices in participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren's disease (SjD), or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A second cohort will be included with the objective of demonstrating the comparability of pharmacokinetics of ianalumab between 1 x 2 mL Pre-filled Syringe (PFS) and 2 x 1 mL PFS.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
155

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
32mo left

Started Jul 2024

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
8 countries

37 active sites

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress41%
Jul 2024Jan 2029

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 28, 2024

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 5, 2024

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 2, 2024

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 5, 2025

Completed
3.6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 4, 2029

Expected
Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Status Verified

November 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

February 28, 2024

Last Update Submit

November 28, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Sjögrens Disease (SjD)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Pharmacokinetic (PK) comparability2 mL auto-injector (AI)1 mL pre-filled syringe (PFS)2 mL pre-filled syringe (PFS)VAY736ianalumabB cell depletionArea under the curve (AUC)Cmax

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Cohort 1: Area under the curve (AUC) calculated to the end of a dosing interval (tau) at steady-state (AUCtau) for ianalumab

    To demonstrate the pharmacokinetics (PK) comparability of ianalumab 300 mg s.c. at steady state between the 1 x 2 mL AI and 2 x 1 mL PFS

    Over a dosing interval after 3rd (between Week 8 and 12) and 6th dose (between Week 20 and 24).

  • Cohort 1: Maximum (peak) observed serum drug concentration after dose administration (Cmax) for ianalumab

    To demonstrate the pharmacokinetics (PK) comparability of ianalumab 300 mg s.c. at steady state between the 1 x 2 mL AI and 2 x 1 mL PFS

    Over a dosing interval after 3rd (between Week 8 and 12) and 6th dose (between Week 20 and 24).

  • Cohort 2: Area under the curve (AUC) calculated to the end of a dosing interval (tau) at steady-state (AUCtau) for ianalumab

    To demonstrate the pharmacokinetics (PK) comparability of ianalumab 300 mg s.c. at steady state between the 1 x 2 mL PFS and 2 x 1 mL PFS.

    Over a dosing interval after 3rd (between Week 8 and 12) and 6th dose (between Week 20 and 24).

  • Cohort 2: Maximum (peak) observed serum drug concentration after dose administration (Cmax) for ianalumab

    To demonstrate the pharmacokinetics (PK) comparability of ianalumab 300 mg s.c. at steady state between the 1 x 2 mL PFS and 2 x 1 mL PFS.

    Over a dosing interval after 3rd (between Week 8 and 12) and 6th dose (between Week 20 and 24).

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Cohort 1: Time to reach maximum (peak) serum drug concentration following dose administration (Tmax) for ianalumab

    After the 3rd and 6th dose

  • Cohort 2: Time to reach maximum (peak) serum drug concentration following dose administration (Tmax) for ianalumab

    After the 3rd and 6th dose

  • Cohort 1: Concentration at the end of a dosing interval (Ctrough) for ianalumab

    At the end of dosing interval

  • Cohort 2: Concentration at the end of a dosing interval (Ctrough) for ianalumab

    At the end of dosing interval

  • Incidence and severity of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    From date of randomization until 30 days safety follow-up, assessed up to approximately 56 months

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (10)

Cohort 1: Sequence 1 + Thigh

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection (2 x 1 mL) PFS in TP1 in Thigh (1 X 2 mL) AI in TP2 in Thigh (1 x 2 mL) AI in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2ml AI

Cohort 1: Sequence 1 + Abdomen

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection 1. X 2 mL) AI in TP1 in Abdomen 2. x 1 mL) PFS in TP2 in Abdomen (1 x 2 mL) AI in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2ml AI

Cohort 1: Sequence 2 + Thigh

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection (2 x 1 mL) PFS in TP1 in Thigh (1 X 2 mL) AI in TP2 in Thigh (1 x 2 mL) AI in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2ml AI

Cohort 1: Sequence 2 + Abdomen

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection 1. X 2 mL) AI in TP1 in Abdomen 2. x 1 mL) PFS in TP2 in Abdomen (1 x 2 mL) AI in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2ml AI

Cohort 2: Sequence 1 + Thigh

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection (2 x 1 mL) PFS in TP1 in Thigh 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP2 in Thigh 2. x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Cohort 2: Sequence 1 + Abdomen

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP1 in Abdomen 2. x 1 mL) PFS in TP2 in Abdomen (2 x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Cohort 2: Sequence 1 + Upper Arm

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection (2 x 1 mL) PFS in TP1 in Upper Arm 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP2 in Upper Arm 2. x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Cohort 2: Sequence 2 + Thigh

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP1 in Thigh 2. x 1 mL) PFS in TP2 in Thigh (2 x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Cohort 2: Sequence 2 + Abdomen

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection (2 x 1 mL) PFS in TP1 in Abdomen 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP2 in Abdomen 2. x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Cohort 2: Sequence 2 + Upper Arm

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients randomized to receive injection 1. X 2 mL) PFS in TP1 in Upper Arm 2. x 1 mL) PFS in TP2 in Upper Arm (2 x 1 mL) PFS in ETP in Thigh/ Abdomen/ Upper Arm

Biological: VAY736 1ml PFSBiological: VAY736 2 ml PFS

Interventions

VAY736 1ml PFSBIOLOGICAL

Solution for injection.

Also known as: Ianalumab
Cohort 1: Sequence 1 + AbdomenCohort 1: Sequence 1 + ThighCohort 1: Sequence 2 + AbdomenCohort 1: Sequence 2 + ThighCohort 2: Sequence 1 + AbdomenCohort 2: Sequence 1 + ThighCohort 2: Sequence 1 + Upper ArmCohort 2: Sequence 2 + AbdomenCohort 2: Sequence 2 + ThighCohort 2: Sequence 2 + Upper Arm
VAY736 2 ml PFSBIOLOGICAL

Solution for injection

Also known as: Ianalumab
Cohort 2: Sequence 1 + AbdomenCohort 2: Sequence 1 + ThighCohort 2: Sequence 1 + Upper ArmCohort 2: Sequence 2 + AbdomenCohort 2: Sequence 2 + ThighCohort 2: Sequence 2 + Upper Arm
VAY736 2ml AIBIOLOGICAL

Solution for injection.

Also known as: Ianalumab
Cohort 1: Sequence 1 + AbdomenCohort 1: Sequence 1 + ThighCohort 1: Sequence 2 + AbdomenCohort 1: Sequence 2 + Thigh

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Signed informed consent must be obtained before any assessment is performed.
  • Male and female patients aged 18 years to 70 years (inclusive).
  • Body weight at least 35 kg and not more than 150 kg and must have a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18 - 35 kg/m2. BMI = Body weight (kg) / \[Height (m)\]2 at screening.
  • Diagnosed with RA, SjD and/or SLE as determined by the investigator.
  • Have active disease (RA, SjD or SLE) that may benefit from B-cell depletion therapy, as determined by the investigator.
  • Participants currently receiving protocol-allowed SoC should be on stable doses of SoC medications for 4 weeks prior to first dosing of study treatment.
  • Ability to communicate well with the investigator, understand and agree to comply with the requirements of the study.

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of prohibited therapies.
  • Active viral, bacterial or other infections requiring systemic treatment at the time of screening or baseline or history of recurrent clinically significant infection.
  • Plans for administration of live vaccines during the study period.
  • Uncontrolled co-existing serious disease.
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women.
  • Women of child-bearing potential (WOCBP), defined as all women physiologically capable of becoming pregnant, refusing or unable to use highly effective methods of contraception while on study treatment and for 6 months after stopping of study drug.
  • US (and other countries, if locally required): sexually active males unless using barrier protection during intercourse with women of child-bearing potential while taking study treatment.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (37)

Pinnacle Research Group Llc

Anniston, Alabama, 36207, United States

Location

Providence Medical Foundation

Fullerton, California, 92835, United States

Location

Advanced Medical Research

La Palma, California, 90623, United States

Location

Conquest Research

Winter Park, Florida, 32789, United States

Location

Parris and Associates Rheumatology

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30044, United States

Location

Indiana Univ School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

Location

Ochsner Health System

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States

Location

Ahmed Arif Medical Research Center

Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439, United States

Location

Paramount Med Rsrch and Consult LLC

Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 44130, United States

Location

RAO Research LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73116, United States

Location

Altoona Center for Clin Res

Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635, United States

Location

West Tennessee Research Institute

Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, United States

Location

Shelby Research LLC

Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

Location

Novel Research LLC

Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

Location

Southwest Rheum Rsrch LLC

Mesquite, Texas, 75150, United States

Location

Uni of Texas Health Science Center

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

Advanced Rheumatology of Houston

Spring, Texas, 77382, United States

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Quilmes, Buenos Aires, 1878, Argentina

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, T4000DPK, Argentina

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Buenos Aires, 1646, Argentina

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Buenos Aires, C1055AAF, Argentina

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Rimouski, Quebec, G5L 5T1, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 3Y2, Canada

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Brno, 638 00, Czechia

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Prague, 128 00, Czechia

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Uherské Hradiště, 686 01, Czechia

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Novartis Investigative Site

Debrecen, Hajdu Bihar Megye, 4032, Hungary

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Budapest, 1027, Hungary

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Budapest, 1036, Hungary

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Novartis Investigative Site

Salerno, SA, 84131, Italy

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Novartis Investigative Site

Krakow, 30-002, Poland

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Lublin, 20-607, Poland

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Novartis Investigative Site

Santiago Compostela, A Coruna, 15706, Spain

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Novartis Investigative Site

A Coruña, 15006, Spain

Location

Novartis Investigative Site

Madrid, 28034, Spain

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicArthritis, Rheumatoid

Interventions

ianalumab

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Connective Tissue DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesAutoimmune DiseasesImmune System DiseasesArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals

    Novartis Pharmaceuticals

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR
Expanded Access
Yes

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 28, 2024

First Posted

March 5, 2024

Study Start

July 2, 2024

Primary Completion

June 5, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 4, 2029

Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com

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