This is an open-label, single-arm, multicentre prospective pilot study to assess the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab in patients with AQP4-IgG seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in China.
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare but severe demyelinating disorder that affects mainly adult patients. It is associated with a pathological B cell-mediated humoral immune response against the aquaporin-4 (AQP4) water channel. Monoclonal antibodies against CD20 have been shown to be effective for prevention of relapses in patients with NMOSD, and therefore been recommended as first-line therapy for this disorder. Ofatumumab (OFA), a fully humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has been approved for multiple sclerosis treatment. However, prospective multicenter studies are needed to determine the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab in treating NMOSD.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
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Enrollment
5
The enrolled patients will receive ofatumumab (20 mg/0.4 ml) subcutaneously administered at baseline, Day 7, Day 14 and monthly thereafter. Patients will receive ofatumumab therapy for a total of 48 weeks. The first 4 infusions will be administered at study center site; subsequent infusions will be given in the patient's home with a nurse online interview to administer the infusion.
Tangdu Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
RECRUITINGChange from baseline in annual relapse rate (ARR) at last follow-up visit
Pre-treatment ARR was determined at baseline by the total number of attacks divided by disease course from onset to baseline; post-treatment ARR is determined at 12 months after treatment by the number of relapses divided by 12 months.
Time frame: baseline, 12 months
Change from baseline in Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score
Patients are followed up and EDSS score is determined. In general, the minimum and maximum scores of EDSS are 0 and 10, respectively, with higher scores meaning a worse outcome.
Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Change from baseline in lesion burden on MRI T2-weighted images
MRI is conducted to measure the lesion burden on T2-weighted images.
Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Change from baseline in optic coherence tomography (OCT) measures
OCT is done to measure peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness, macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness, and macular inner nuclear layer (INL) thickness.
Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 12 months
Change from baseline in the frequencies of circulating B cell subsets
Circulating B cell monitoring is conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of B-cell-depletion therapy. FACS is used to measure the frequencies of CD19+ B cells, CD19+CD27+ memory B cells, and CD19+CD38+CD27+ plasmablasts.
Time frame: baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Change from baseline in immune landscape
The dynamic changes of immune cells and cytokines are monitored, such as Th1 cells, Th2 cells, Th17 cells, NK cells, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, etc.
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Time frame: baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Biochemical indicators monitoring
Blood routine test, liver and kidney function, immunoglobulins, complement, and serum AQP4-IgG titer.
Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Assessment of functional questionnaire
SF-36, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT), EuroQol Health State (EQ-5D), Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAPS), Timed 25-foot Walk Test, etc.
Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
Adverse events
Ofatumumab-related adverse events (AEs) are evaluated and the rate of AEs is recorded.
Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months