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Study in Paediatrics with HypEREosinophilic syndrome (SPHERE)
EU CTIS ID: 2023-510110-36-00
What this study is testing
To evaluate the efficacy of mepolizumab SC given every 4 weeks in participants aged 6 to 17 years with HES
- Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Participant must be aged 6 to 17 years inclusive, at Screening (Visit 1)
- Participants who have been diagnosed with HES for at least 6 months prior to enrolment (Visit 2)
- A history of 2 or more HES flares within the past 12 months prior to Screening (Visit 1)
- Participants must have blood eosinophil count ≥1000 cells/μL present at Screening
- Participants must be on a stable dose of HES therapy for the 4 weeks prior to the first dose of mepolizumab (Visit 2)
- Male and/or female [(according to their reproductive organs and functions assigned by chromosomal complement)] [FDA, 2016]. • Contraception and barriers as well as pregnancy testing is required as appropriate for the age and sexual activity of paediatric participants and as required by local regulations. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is either: • Premenarcheal or • Not pregnant as confirmed by a negative urine (or serum if required by local regulations) human chorionic gonadotrophin [hCG] test if of reproductive potential. Females of childbearing potential must commit to consistent and correct use of an acceptable method of contraception (see Section 10.4, Appendix 4 of the study protoocol) for the duration of the trial and 16 weeks after the last dose of investigational product. A urine pregnancy test is required of females of childbearing potential.
You likely can't join if
- Life-threatening HES or life-threatening HES co-morbidities: Imminently lifethreatening HES disease severity such that (a) likelihood of death is high unless the course of the disease is interrupted within 12 weeks prior to Visit 2 (b) likelihood of severe deterioration of HES is high unless immediate therapeutic intervention is provided.
- Participants who are not responsive to OCS based on clinical response or blood eosinophil counts.
- Participants who have previously received mepolizumab in the 4 months prior to enrolment (Visit 2).
- Participants receiving any of the following: • IV or SC corticosteroids in the 4-week period prior to enrolment (Visit 2). • Any other monoclonal antibodies within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, of enrolment (Visit 2).
- Participants who have received treatment with an investigational agent (biologic or non-biologic) within the past 30 days or 5 drug halflives, whichever is longer, prior to enrolment (Visit 2). The term "investigational" applies to any drug not approved for sale in the country in which it is being used or investigational formulations of marketed products
- Use of candidate COVID-19 vaccines that have not received limited, accelerated, or full authorisation/approval, and are only in use as part of a clinical trial
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Participant must be aged 6 to 17 years inclusive, at Screening (Visit 1)
- Participants who have been diagnosed with HES for at least 6 months prior to enrolment (Visit 2)
- A history of 2 or more HES flares within the past 12 months prior to Screening (Visit 1)
- Participants must have blood eosinophil count ≥1000 cells/μL present at Screening
- Participants must be on a stable dose of HES therapy for the 4 weeks prior to the first dose of mepolizumab (Visit 2)
- Male and/or female [(according to their reproductive organs and functions assigned by chromosomal complement)] [FDA, 2016]. • Contraception and barriers as well as pregnancy testing is required as appropriate for the age and sexual activity of paediatric participants and as required by local regulations. A female participant is eligible to participate if she is either: • Premenarcheal or • Not pregnant as confirmed by a negative urine (or serum if required by local regulations) human chorionic gonadotrophin [hCG] test if of reproductive potential. Females of childbearing potential must commit to consistent and correct use of an acceptable method of contraception (see Section 10.4, Appendix 4 of the study protoocol) for the duration of the trial and 16 weeks after the last dose of investigational product. A urine pregnancy test is required of females of childbearing potential.
- The investigator, or a person designated by the investigator, will obtain written informed consent from each study participant's (legal guardian as defined in Section 10.1.3 of the study protoocol) and the participant's assent, when applicable, before any study-specific activity is performed (unless a waiver of informed consent has been granted by an Institutional Review Board [IRB]/Ethics Committee [EC]). All legal guardians should be fully informed, and participants should be informed to the fullest extent possible, about the study in language and terms they are able to understand.
- The participant capable of providing signed and dated written assent signs and dates a written assent form (age appropriate) and the parent/guardian signs and dates a written informed consent form (ICF) for study participation prior to the initiation of any study-related activities.
- A legal guardian or primary caregiver must be available to help the study-site personnel ensure follow-up; support the participant to attended assessment days according to the SoA (e.g., able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures); consistently and consecutively be available to provide information on the participant using the rating scales during the scheduled study visits; accurately and reliably dispense study intervention as directed.
What rules you out
- Life-threatening HES or life-threatening HES co-morbidities: Imminently lifethreatening HES disease severity such that (a) likelihood of death is high unless the course of the disease is interrupted within 12 weeks prior to Visit 2 (b) likelihood of severe deterioration of HES is high unless immediate therapeutic intervention is provided.
- Participants who are not responsive to OCS based on clinical response or blood eosinophil counts.
- Participants who have previously received mepolizumab in the 4 months prior to enrolment (Visit 2).
- Participants receiving any of the following: • IV or SC corticosteroids in the 4-week period prior to enrolment (Visit 2). • Any other monoclonal antibodies within 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, of enrolment (Visit 2).
- Participants who have received treatment with an investigational agent (biologic or non-biologic) within the past 30 days or 5 drug halflives, whichever is longer, prior to enrolment (Visit 2). The term "investigational" applies to any drug not approved for sale in the country in which it is being used or investigational formulations of marketed products
- Use of candidate COVID-19 vaccines that have not received limited, accelerated, or full authorisation/approval, and are only in use as part of a clinical trial
- Participants who are currently participating in any other interventional clinical study
- Participants with any history of hypersensitivity to any monoclonal antibody (including mepolizumab)
- 12-lead ECG finding: For all participants: • An abnormal ECG finding from the 12-lead ECG conducted at Visit 1 if considered to be clinically significant and would impact the participant's participation during the study based on the evaluation of the investigator. For participants aged 6 to 11 years: • QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) > 450 msec. • Left bundle branch block For participant aged 12 to 17 years: • QTcF > 450 msec or QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc) > 480 msec in participants with bundle branch block
- Liver abnormality/disease
- Other laboratory abnormalities
- Other concurrent medical conditions that may affect the participant's safety: Participants who have known, pre-existing, clinically significant endocrine, autoimmune, metabolic, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, haematological, respiratory, or any other system abnormalities that are not associated with HES and are uncontrolled with standard treatment.
- Eosinophilia of unknown significance
- FIP1L1-PDGFRα (F/P) Status: Participants who test positive for F/P
- Clinical diagnosis of EGPA
- Infection: • Participants with chronic or ongoing active infections requiring systemic treatment, as well as participants who have experienced clinically significant infections due to viruses, bacteria, and fungi within 4 weeks prior to enrolment (Visit 2). • Participants with a pre-existing parasitic infestation within 6 months prior to enrolment (Visit 2).
- Participants with a known immunodeficiency (e.g., HIV), other than that explained by the use of OCS or other therapy taken for HES.
- Participants with documented history of any clinically significant cardiac damage prior to Screening (Visit 1) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would impact the participant's participation during the study.
- Malignancy: • Participants with a history of or current lymphoma • Participants with current malignancy or previous history of cancer in remission for less than 12 months prior to Screening (Visit 1). Participants that had localised carcinoma (i.e., basal or squamous cell) of the skin that was resected for cure will not be excluded.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Turkey
- Argentina
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Israel
- Brazil
- Mexico
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
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 Turkey; Argentina; United Kingdom; United States; Israel; Brazil and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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