Authorised Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Sotatercept in Children with Pulmonary Artery Hypertension on Standard of Care

EU CTIS ID: 2023-504861-22-00

What this study is testing

1. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of sotatercept over 24 weeks of treatment 2. To evaluate the PK of sotatercept over 24 weeks of treatment

  • Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Documented, historic diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) any time before Screening confirming the diagnosis of PAH WHO Group 1 in any of the following subtypes: • Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) • Heritable PAH • Drug/toxin-induced PAH • PAH associated with connective tissue disease • PAH-congenital heart disease (CHD) with shunt closure >6 months before Screening and subsequently confirmed by RHC before Screening • PAH with coincidental shunt.
  • Must be on a stable dose(s) of background PAH therapy (phosphdiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (sGCS), or prostanoids [including subcutaneous and intravenous])
  • If male, agree to the following during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention: • Abstains from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long-term and persistent basis) and agrees to remain abstinent or • Uses contraception unless confirmed to be azoospermic (vasectomized or secondary to medical cause, documented from the site personnel's review of the participant's medical records, medical examination, or medical history interview) as detailed below: o Uses a male condom plus partner use of an additional contraceptive method when having penile-vaginal intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who is not currently pregnant Note: Men with a pregnant or breastfeeding partner must agree to remain abstinent from penile-vaginal intercourse or use a male condom during each episode of penile-vaginal penetration.
  • If female, must be either not a WOCBP or use a contraceptive method that is highly effective or be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
  • If male, agrees to refrain from donating blood or sperm for the duration of the study and for 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
  • If female, agrees to refrain from donating blood, eggs, or ovum for the duration of the study and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention

You likely can't join if

  • History of left-sided heart disease, including valvular disease (eg, moderate or greater mitral or aortic regurgitation or stenosis), left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and/or left heart failure (eg, restrictive or dilated cardiomyopathy)
  • History of known pericardial constriction
  • Family history of sudden cardiac death or long QT syndrome
  • Any current or prior history of symptomatic coronary disease (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, or cardiac anginal chest pain) within 6 months before Screening
  • Cerebrovascular accident within 3 months before Screening
  • Prior exposure to sotatercept or luspatercept or has had an allergic reaction to any of their excipients
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Documented, historic diagnostic right heart catheterization (RHC) any time before Screening confirming the diagnosis of PAH WHO Group 1 in any of the following subtypes: • Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) • Heritable PAH • Drug/toxin-induced PAH • PAH associated with connective tissue disease • PAH-congenital heart disease (CHD) with shunt closure >6 months before Screening and subsequently confirmed by RHC before Screening • PAH with coincidental shunt.
  • Must be on a stable dose(s) of background PAH therapy (phosphdiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (sGCS), or prostanoids [including subcutaneous and intravenous])
  • If male, agree to the following during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention: • Abstains from heterosexual intercourse as their preferred and usual lifestyle (abstinent on a long-term and persistent basis) and agrees to remain abstinent or • Uses contraception unless confirmed to be azoospermic (vasectomized or secondary to medical cause, documented from the site personnel's review of the participant's medical records, medical examination, or medical history interview) as detailed below: o Uses a male condom plus partner use of an additional contraceptive method when having penile-vaginal intercourse with a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) who is not currently pregnant Note: Men with a pregnant or breastfeeding partner must agree to remain abstinent from penile-vaginal intercourse or use a male condom during each episode of penile-vaginal penetration.
  • If female, must be either not a WOCBP or use a contraceptive method that is highly effective or be abstinent from heterosexual intercourse during the intervention period and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
  • If male, agrees to refrain from donating blood or sperm for the duration of the study and for 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
  • If female, agrees to refrain from donating blood, eggs, or ovum for the duration of the study and for at least 16 weeks (112 days) after the last dose of study intervention
What rules you out
  • History of left-sided heart disease, including valvular disease (eg, moderate or greater mitral or aortic regurgitation or stenosis), left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and/or left heart failure (eg, restrictive or dilated cardiomyopathy)
  • History of known pericardial constriction
  • Family history of sudden cardiac death or long QT syndrome
  • Any current or prior history of symptomatic coronary disease (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, or cardiac anginal chest pain) within 6 months before Screening
  • Cerebrovascular accident within 3 months before Screening
  • Prior exposure to sotatercept or luspatercept or has had an allergic reaction to any of their excipients
  • Severe (as based on the opinion of the investigator) congenital or developmental abnormalities of the lung, thorax, and/or diaphragm
  • History of Eisenmenger syndrome, Potts shunt, or atrial septostomy
  • Unrepaired or residual cardiac shunt
  • Diagnosis of pulmonary veno-occlusive diseases, pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis, or overt signs of capillary and/or venous involvement
  • PAH associated with portal hypertension
  • Known visceral (lung, liver, or brain) arteriovenous malformation(s)
  • History of full or partial pneumonectomy
  • Untreated more than mild obstructive sleep apnea

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • South Africa
  • Colombia
  • Israel
  • Turkey
  • United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 0-17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include United Kingdom; Australia; South Africa; Colombia; Israel; Turkey and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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