The purpose of this open-label study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of HDT1801 (BUDCA) over 12 weeks in adult subjects with PBC who have an inadequate response to standard therapy. Inadequate response is defined as persistently elevated serum alkaline phosphatase at greater than or equal to1.5 times the upper limits of normal for the testing lab in spite of having been on adequate doses of standard therapy with UDCA (ursodeoxycholic acid) at 13-15 mg/kg for at least 6 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
HTD1801 (BUDCA) 250 mg tablets. Dose 1000 mg twice daily with food for 12 weeks.
University of Miami Schiff Center for Liver Disease
Miami, Florida, United States
Piedmont Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Henry Ford Health Services
Detroit, Michigan, United States
St. Louis University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Northshore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, United States
University GI
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Baylor Research Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States
The Texas Liver Institute
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Liver Institute of Virginia
Newport News, Virginia, United States
...and 2 more locations
Percent Change in Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) at Week 12 Compared to Baseline
To evaluate the effects of HTD1801 on serum ALP in adult subjects with PBC who have experienced an inadequate response to standard therapy. Inadequate response is defined as ALP ≥1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) despite having been on adequate doses of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for at least 6 months. A reduction in ALP represents an improvement.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in Total Bilirubin From Baseline to Week 12
To evaluate the effects of HTD1801 on serum markers of cholestasis. A reduction in total bilirubin represents an improvement in a marker of cholestasis.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in Serum Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) From Baseline to Week 12
To evaluate the effects of HTD1801 on serum markers of cholestasis. A decrease in GGT represents an improvement in a marker of cholestasis.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in Serum Total Cholesterol From Baseline to Week 12
To evaluate the effects of HTD1801 on serum lipids. A reduction in total cholesterol represents an improvement in serum lipids.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in Immunoglobulin M (IgM) From Baseline to Week 12
To evaluate the effects of HTD1801 on serum markers of inflammation. A reduction in IgM represents an improvement in a marker of inflammation.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in GLOBE Score Between Baseline and Week 12
The GLOBE score is a validated risk assessment tool providing an estimate of transplant-free survival for patients with PBC. It was developed by the GLOBAL PBC Study Group using Cox regression model on over 4,000 patients with PBC. Lower GLOBE score predicts lower risk. It is calculated using age and levels of ALP, total bilirubin, platelets, and albumin.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12
Change in Pruritus as Measured by Pruritus Visual Analog Score (VAS) From Baseline to Week 12
Pruritus Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a self-reported instrument for measurement of itch intensity using 24-hour recall period. Subjects were asked to rate the average intensity of their itch on a 10 cm horizontal line ranging from 0 cm (no itch) to 10 cm (worst imaginable itch). A decrease in the Pruritus VAS represents an improvement in itch intensity.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 12.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.