A Study of Andecaliximab in Participants With Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)

Last updated: April 7, 2025
Sponsor: Ashibio Inc
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2/3

Condition

Myositis

Treatment

Placebo

Andecaliximab

Clinical Study ID

NCT06508021
ASH-FOP-201
  • Ages > 2
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is researching an experimental drug called andecaliximab. The study will include pediatric and adult patients with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). The study will evaluate how safe and effective andecaliximab is in patients with FOP.

The study is looking at several research questions, including:

  • Safety of andecaliximab in participants with FOP

  • Whether andecaliximab reduces the number of new heterotopic bone lesions (Heterotopic Ossification; HO)

  • Whether andecaliximab reduces the number or severity of flare-ups

  • Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD): How much study drug is in your blood at different times and its impact on blood biomarker(s)

  • Whether the body makes antibodies against the study drug (which could make the drug less effective or could lead to side effects)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria (Part 1a, 1b, and 2):

  1. Participant and/or guardian able and willing to give informed consent and/or assentas applicable, and willing to adhere to the visits schedule and study procedures.

  2. Clinical diagnosis of FOP including congenital malformation(s) consistent with FOP (e.g., of the great toes), and either episodic soft tissue swelling consistent withan FOP flare-up and/or progressive HO.

  3. CAJIS score of ≤19. 5. Disease activity within 1 year of screening visit. Diseaseactivity is defined as physician confirmed flare-up like symptoms or clinicalprogression including newly identified HO or worsening joint function.

  4. Able to understand, undergo, and perform all protocol related procedures, includinglow-dose WBCT-LH scan without sedation. Assistance from a caregiver is allowed.

  5. Agree to provide access to all relevant current and historical medical records (including radiographs or radiographic records) and growth records.

Inclusion Criteria (Part 1a only):

  1. Male or female ≥ 15 years of age.

  2. Serum creatinine ≤ upper limit of normal for age.

  3. No open growth plates on bilateral PA hand/wrist or AP knee films at baseline

  4. Able to receive IV radiotracer [both IV access and no history of a reaction toradiotracer].

  5. No use of bisphosphonates or bone active agent within the past year.

  6. At least 1 active HO lesion at baseline per Na18F PET/CT

Additional inclusion criteria apply including those listed above for all parts of the study.

Inclusion Criteria (Part 1b only):

  1. Male or female ≥12 years of age.

  2. History of multiple flare-up episodes within the past 6 months (to be reviewed andconfirmed as qualifying by the PI together with the Sponsor). Qualifying flare-upepisodes include any of the following:

  • At least 3 qualifying flare-ups in the past 6 months each with continuoussymptoms for at least 1 week

  • Migratory flare-up swellings across the back

  • Multiple flare-up episodes the sum of which lasted at least 21 days The timingof the individual flare-ups can be overlapping; they may be ongoing at the timeof enrollment or resolved.

  1. The qualifying flare-ups must involve at least 2 of the following flare-up symptoms:
  • Pain

  • Soft tissue swelling

  • Warmth

  • Redness

  • Joint stiffness

  • Decreased range of motion

Additional inclusion criteria apply including those listed above for all parts of the study.

Inclusion Criteria (Part 2 only):

  1. Initial enrollment age requirement is ≥12 years

  2. Enrollment may be extended to participants ≥6 years of age after safety in adult andparticipants age 12-17 years has been established.

  3. Enrollment of participants ≥2 to <6 years of age will commence after safety in adultand participants ≥6 years of age has been established.

Additional inclusion criteria apply including those listed above for all parts of the study.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Body weight <10kg

  2. Known non-healed fracture at time of Study Day 1.

  3. Planned surgery within the timeframe of the study duration or still recovering fromrecent surgery.

  4. Respiratory compromise that requires use of supplemental oxygen.

  5. Participant has

  • Known monogenic disorder other than FOP.

  • Bone or mineral disorder unrelated to FOP.

  1. Malignancy (within the past 5 years, except non-melanoma skin cancer, cervicalcarcinoma in situ, or ductal carcinoma in situ [DCIS]).

  2. Known active infection (including fungal, bacterial, mycobacterial, or viralinfection including COVID19)

  3. Uncontrolled hypoparathyroidism or hyperparathyroidism.

  4. Per participant report or chart review (no testing required): Uncontrolledhyperthyroidism

  5. Use of the following medication:

  • Systemic corticosteroids with a prednisone equivalent of >10mg/day within 1week of Study Day 1. If the participant requires chronic use of >10mg/dayprednisone equivalent of corticosteroids, eligibility will be discussed withthe Sponsor.

  • NSAIDs of higher than doses recommended by the May 2022 ICCFOP guidelineswithin 1 week of Study Day 1. If the participant requires chronic use of NSAIDsat doses higher than those recommended by the May 2022 ICCFOP guidelines doses,eligibility will be discussed with the Sponsor.

  • Current or chronic use of tetracycline drugs (e.g., tetracycline,demeclocycline, doxycycline, or minocycline).

  1. Chronic use of any of unproven therapies for FOP.

  2. Palovarotene

  • Within 1 month of Study Day 1 for all participants

  • Within 2 years of Study Day 1 for female participants <8 years of age Or maleparticipants <10 years of age

  1. Treatment with another investigational product within 5 half lives of last dose atthe time of Study Day 1 or 1 month, whichever is longer.

  2. History of allergy or hypersensitivity to andecaliximab or its excipients.

  3. Significant current laboratory abnormalities

  4. Breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning pregnancy.

  5. Those of childbearing potential unwilling to agree to abstain from sexual activitythat could result in pregnancy or unwillingness to use acceptable birth controlduring the study and for 90 days after the last dose.

  6. Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial involving anotherinvestigational product.

  7. Significant medical condition or disability or biochemical or hematologicabnormalities that in the opinion of the Investigator would expose the participantto undue risk, prevent the conduct of study procedures, or confound the studyresults.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria apply

Study Design

Total Participants: 92
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
October 25, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
February 04, 2029

Study Description

The ASH-FOP-201 Study consists of 2 parts: Part 1 is a Lead-in Study to assess safety, PK/PD and preliminary efficacy; Part 2 is the Main Study, a Phase 2/3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Part 1 is composed of Part 1a, a Na18F positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography, less head (CT) Study in up to 6 participants age ≥ 15 years, and Part 1b, a flare-up Study in up to 6 participants ≥ 12 years of age. Participants enrolled in Part 1 will be randomized to one of two dose levels for 13 weeks. Participants in Part 2 will be randomized to one of two dose levels of drug vs. placebo during the 52 week trial. All participants in Part 1 or Part2 will receive study drug in the extension period of the trial.

Connect with a study center

  • University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

    San Francisco, California 94143
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota 55905
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Pennsylvania - Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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