The hypothesis of this multisite Phase 2a study is that IXT-m200 will be well-tolerated in patients with acute mild to moderate METH toxicity. A randomized, open label design will be used in which one dose of IXT-m200 will be compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU). Approximately 40 participants will be enrolled in 4 cohorts. A dose escalation approach will be used so that progressively higher IXT-m200 doses will be evaluated in each cohort. In conjunction with safety monitoring, this design assures the opportunity to observe early safety findings before any participants are exposed to the next higher dose. The randomization ratio for IXT-m200 versus TAU is defined as 4:1 for each cohort so that the number of participants receiving TAU equals the number receiving each dose of IXT-m200 at the end of the study. Agitation scales and vital signs will be recorded to track effect of the antibody treatment versus TAU over time on agitation associated with METH use. While in the emergency department (ED), detailed and pertinent medical and psychiatric histories, and physical exam will be obtained, along with laboratory assessments and ECGs. In the ED, participants will give blood samples for analysis of METH and IXT-m200 concentrations and followed for development of adverse events. Participants will be evaluated at 2 days and 4 weeks after discharge from the ED for adverse events and drug use history. Cohort escalation reviews will be performed by the Sponsor, Medical Monitor, and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) between cohorts and the next group will not start until after completion of this review.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
IXT-m200 binds METH with high selectivity and affinity. The product contains a murine METH-binding variable region and the constant domains of a human immunoglobulin G (IgG) 2κ. This antibody isotype was chosen because of the lower risk of immune response compared to an IgG1 or IgG3. IXT-m200 targets METH, does not rely on binding to any endogenous target for its action, and has been well-tolerated in previous clinical studies.
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine that is safe and commonly used to treat agitation and dysphoria in the emergency setting.
Haloperidol is commonly used to treat agitation due to psychosis.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, Washington, United States
Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, Washington, United States
Number of Patients With Treatment-related Adverse Events (AEs) as Measured by Vital Signs
Blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature
Time frame: 28 days
Number of Patients With Treatment-related AEs as Measured by Physical Examinations
Physical examinations
Time frame: 28 days
Number of Patients With Treatment-related AEs as Measured by Clinical Laboratory Testing
Clinical laboratory testing
Time frame: 3 days
Number of Patients With Treatment-related AEs as Measured by Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Time frame: 4 hours
Time Course and Degree of Normalization of Agitation
Agitation/sedation scores over time as measured by Agitation/Calmness Evaluation Score (ACES). The minimum value is 1 (highly agitated) and the highest value is 9 (completely sedated). A score of 3-5 is considered normal.
Time frame: Baseline and hours 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 post-dose or until discharge.
Number of Participants at Certain Degrees of Normalization of Blood Pressure Over Time
Blood pressure over time; reported as the number of participants with blood pressure out of normal range (i.e., diastolic \>110 or \<50 mmHg, or systolic \>180 or \<90 mmHg))
Time frame: Baseline and hours 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 post-dose or until discharge.
Number of Participants at Certain Degrees of Normalization of Heart Rate Over Time
Heart rate over time reported as number of participants with heart rate high (\>120 beats/min), normal, or low (\<40 beats/min).
Time frame: Baseline and hours 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 post-dose or until discharge.
Time Course and Degree of Normalization of Temperature
Temperature over time
Time frame: Baseline and hours 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 post-dose or until discharge.
Number of Participants Requiring Rescue Medications for Psychiatric or Cardiovascular Manifestations of METH Toxicity
Number of participants that need rescue medications to treat: * agitation, dysphoria, or psychosis (central nervous system toxicity) * hypertension, tachycardia, or other cardiovascular instability (cardiovascular toxicity)
Time frame: 8 hours
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