The intent of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), 10% Caprylate/Chromatography Purified (IGIV-C) in newly or previously diagnosed CIDP subjects. Eight courses of treatment with either placebo or IGIV-C will occur every 3 weeks. Neurological function will be measured by Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause and Treatment (INCAT) scores. Patients who deteriorate or show no improvement between day 16 and month 6 will receive the alternate study drug for an additional 6 months.
110 subjects, 55 per treatment group, with newly or previously diagnosed CIDP defined by INCAT neurophysiological diagnostic criteria will be enrolled into the trial. Patients will not be replaced if they discontinue prematurely.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
117
2 g/kg body weight ideally over 2-4 days . Thereafter, study drug infusion (IGIV-C) will be administered every 3 weeks at a dose of 1 g/kg bw, given over 1-2 days for a total of 7 additional infusions
Albumin 25%, USP diluted with dextrose 5% to a final concentration of 0.1% as an intravenous infusion. Alternatively, it may be a bottled placebo of 0.1% Albumin (Human) in 0.2 M Glycine, 1.1 mm sodium caprylate, 0.25% sodium chloride. 2 g/kg body weight ideally over 2-4 days . Thereafter, infusion (placebo) will be administered every 3 weeks at a dose of 1 g/kg bw, given over 1-2 days for a total of 7 additional infusions
Comparison of the Responder Rates Between Two Treatment Groups in the Efficacy Period
The primary efficacy objective was the comparison of IGIV-C and Placebo group Responder rates. An Efficacy Period Responder was defined as a subject with ≥ 1 point improvement in the adjusted Inflammatory Neuropathy Case And Treatment (INCAT) score, with the improvement maintained through the end of Week 24 in the Efficacy Period. Measurements are reported in INCAT scale of 0-5 in both lower and upper extremities, for a total score of 0 to 10. INCAT scores for arm disability: 0 = no upper limb problems; 5 = inability to use either arm for any purposeful movement. INCAT scores for leg disability: 0= walking not affected; 5 = restricted to wheelchair, unable to stand and walk a few steps with help
Time frame: 6 months
Mean Change in the Amplitude (Millivolts) in the Most Severely Affected Motor Nerve During the Efficacy Period
Mean changes in amplitude \[mV\] measured at most proximal site in the most severely affected motor nerve from baseline to endpoint during the Efficacy Period (Intent to treat population)
Time frame: 6 months
Mean Change in Grip Strength During the Efficacy Period
Time frame: 6 months
Time to Relapse for Subjects Who Were IGIV-C Responders or IGIV-C Rescue Successes, During the Randomized Withdrawal Period
Time frame: 6 months
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