This is a phase 2, multi-center, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with an equal randomization among the HSK44459 dose 1, dose 2 and placebo treatment groups. The main objective is to evaluate of the efficacy and the secondary objective is to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetic.
This study is a phase 2, multi-center, randomized, double - blind, placebo - controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HSK44459 in the treatment of patients with Behçet Disease (BD). Approximately 120 subjects will be randomized into this study. The entire study will consist of 3 phases: a screening phase, a 12-week treatment phase, and a 4-week follow-up phase. Screening: All subjects will undergo a screening period of up to 6 weeks before the first dose (Visit 3, Day 1). Treatment phase: Eligible BD patients will be randomly assigned to the HSK44459 dose 1 group, the HSK44459 dose 2 group, or the placebo group. During the treatment period, HSK44459 or placebo will be administered twice daily for 12 weeks. Follow-up phase: Subjects in the study (including those who withdraw from treatment for any reason) will have an additional 4 - week follow-up after the end of the last administration.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
120
Area Under the Curve for the Number of Oral Ulcers From Baseline Through treatment period.
For the analysis of the primary endpoint, the count of oral ulcers included both existing and recurrent ulcers at each time point.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced an Oral Ulcer Complete Response at Week 12
A complete response at week 12 was defined as participants being free of oral ulcers at that time point.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Baseline in Oral Ulcer Pain as Measured by Visual Analog Scale at Week 12
The pain of oral ulcers was gauged via a 100-millimeter Visual Analog Scale. Participants were instructed to mark a single perpendicular line across the VAS at a position that corresponded to the intensity of their oral-ulcer pain experienced in the preceding 2 weeks. On this scale, 0 mm (the left-hand extremity) signified the absence of pain, while 100 mm (the right-hand extremity) represented the most excruciating pain one could envision. The measurement from the left-hand end of the scale to the perpendicular line was documented.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced a Complete Response For Genital Ulcers at Week 12
A complete response at week 12 was defined as participants being free of genital ulcers at that time point.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Genital Ulcer Pain as Measured by VAS Score at Week 12
The pain of genital ulcers was gauged via a 100-millimeter Visual Analog Scale. Participants were instructed to mark a single perpendicular line across the VAS at a position that corresponded to the intensity of their genital-ulcer pain experienced in the preceding 2 weeks. On this scale, 0 mm (the left-hand extremity) signified the absence of pain, while 100 mm (the right-hand extremity) represented the most excruciating pain one could envision. The measurement from the left-hand end of the scale to the perpendicular line was documented.
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Time frame: 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity as Measured by Behçet's Disease Current Activity Form (BDCAF) at Week 12
The Behçet's Disease Current Activity Form (BDCAF) is composed of three component scores, namely the Behçet's Disease Current Activity Index (BDCAI) score, the Patient's Perception of Disease Activity, and the Clinician's Overall Perception of Disease Activity. The BDCAI encompasses 12 questions that focus on disease manifestations occurring within the past 4 weeks. These manifestations include the activity of oral and genital diseases, along with other symptoms of Behçet's Disease (BD) affecting the skin, joints, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, eyes, nervous system, and vascular system. The BDCAI score is calculated as the sum of the scores for these 12 items and can range from 0 to 12. A higher score on the BDCAI indicates a more severe level of disease activity (i.e., the condition is worsening).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity as Measured by Behçet's Syndrome Activity Score (BSAS) at Week 12
The Behçet's Syndrome Activity Score (BSAS) is composed of 10 questions that assess the number of new oral and genital ulcers and skin lesions, GI, CNS, vascular, and ocular involvement, and the participant's current level of discomfort. The Behçet's Syndrome Activity Score spans from 0 to 100. A higher score on this scale corresponds to a more severe level of disease activity. When there is a decrease in the score compared to the baseline value, it indicates an improvement in the patient's condition.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Behçet's Disease Quality of Life (BD Qol) Scores at Week 12
The Behçet's Disease Quality of Life (BDQoL) questionnaire was designed to assess the impact of Behçet's disease on a participant's daily life. It includes 30 self-administered questions that evaluate the limitations imposed by the disease on the participant's activities and their emotional reactions to these limitations. The overall score is calculated by summing the responses to all 30 items, where each "yes" response is scored as 1 and each "no" response as 0. A total score of 0 indicates no effect of Behçet's disease on the participant's quality of life, while a score of 30 reflects the most significant impact. A decrease in the score from baseline signifies an improvement in the participant's quality of life.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Quality of Life as Measured by Short Form 36 Health Survey
The SF-36 is a validated, self-administered 36-item general health status instrument often used in clinical trials and health services research. It consists of 8 scales: physical function (PF), role-physical (RP), vitality (VT), general health (GH), bodily pain (BP), social function (SF), role-emotional (RE), and mental health (MH).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Time to Oral Ulcer Complete Response
The time to complete response of oral ulcers was defined as the interval from the date of the first dose to the date when a complete response was first attained during the treatment phase.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Exhibiting No Oral Ulcers After a Complete Response
The definition encompasses participants who, subsequent to achieving a complete response (characterized by the absence of oral ulcers) prior to week 12, maintained an oral ulcer-free status throughout the entirety of the period up to and including week 12.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Oral Ulcer Complete Response at Week 6 and Remained Oral Ulcer-Free for at Least 6 Additional Weeks
Participants who were oral ulcer-free at week 6 and maintained an oral ulcer-free status throughout the entirety of the period up to and including week 12.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Number of recurrences of oral ulcers after complete response through week 12
The number of oral ulcers reported upon the initial loss of complete response. This refers to the first occurrence where, subsequent to achieving complete response, a participant experiences a recurrence of oral ulcers during the treatment phase.
Time frame: 12 weeks
The incidence rate and severity of adverse events
An Adverse Event (AE) refers to all adverse medical events that occur to subjects in a clinical study. It can manifest as symptoms/signs, diseases, or abnormal laboratory test results, but it is not necessarily causally related to the investigational medicinal product. In this study, all adverse events that occur from the time of signing the informed consent form until the end of the safety follow-up period will be recorded.
Time frame: 16 weeks
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
the population pharmacokinetic (popPK) characteristics Cmax of HSK44459 in subjects
Time frame: 12 weeks
Elimination half-life (T1/2)
the population pharmacokinetic (popPK) characteristics T1/2 of HSK44459 in subjects
Time frame: 12 weeks
Area under drug time curve (AUC)
the population pharmacokinetic (popPK) characteristics AUC of HSK44459 in subjects
Time frame: 12 weeks