A Study To Evaluate GB002 In Adults With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Overview

About this study

The primary objective of this trial is to determine the effect of GB002 on improving pulmonary hemodynamics in subjects with World Health Organization (WHO) Group 1 PAH who are Functional Class (FC) II and III.

The secondary objective is to determine the effect of GB002 on improving exercise capacity in this population.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • A current diagnosis of symptomatic PAH classified by one of the following:
    • Idiopathic PAH (IPAH) or heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (HPAH);
    • PAH associated with connective tissue diseases;
    • PAH associated with anorexigen or methamphetamine use;
    • Congenital heart disease with simple systemic to pulmonary shunt at least 1 year after surgical repair.
  • 6MWD ≥ 150 meters and ≤ 550 meters at screening.
  • WHO FC II or III symptomatology.
  • Treatment with standard of care PAH background therapies.
  • Documentation of cardiac catheterization within the screening period that is consistent with the diagnosis of PAH and meeting all the following criteria, to be confirmed by a central hemodynamic core laboratory:
    • Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) ≥ 25 mmHg (at rest);
    • Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure ≤ 15 mmHg, or mean left atrial pressure (mLAP) or left ventricular-end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) ≤ 15 mmHg in the absence of left atrial obstruction;
    • PVR ≥ 400 dyne•s/cm^5.
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) at screening with the following criteria met:
    • Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≥ 60% (predicted);
    • DLCO ≥ 40% predicted except for subject with PAH associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc-APAH) where DLCO ≥ 30% is required.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of chronic thromboembolic disease or acute pulmonary embolism as assessed by ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan, computed tomography (CT)-angiogram, or pulmonary angiogram prior to screening.
  • Uncontrolled systemic hypertension as evidenced by sitting systolic blood pressure > 160 mm Hg or sitting diastolic blood pressure > 100 mm Hg during screening visit after a period of rest.
  • Systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg during screening and baseline visits.
  • WHO Pulmonary Hypertension Group 2-5.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated PAH.
  • History of left-sided heart disease and/or clinically significant cardiac disease.
  • Untreated obstructive sleep apnea.
  • History of atrial septostomy within 180 days prior to screening.
  • Pulmonary venous occlusive disease (PVOD).
  • History of portopulmonary hypertension or portal hypertension classified as Child-Pugh Class A or higher; or baseline ALT or AST > 2 x ULN or Total Bilirubin ≥ 2 X ULN at screening.
  • History of malignancy within 5 years prior to screening with the exception of localized nonmetastatic basal cell carcinoma of the skin and in-situ carcinoma of the cervix.
  • History of a potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia with an ongoing risk.
  • Severe acute or chronic medical or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or IP administration (eg; history intracranial hemorrhage).
  • Chronic renal insufficiency as defined by an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤ 30 mL/min via Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-epi) at screening or requires dialytic therapy or hemofiltration.
  • Hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration < 8.5 g/dL at screening.
  • Evidence of active HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C, or tuberculosis (TB) infections.
  • Inhaled prostanoids; these drugs must be withdrawn prior to or at screening.
  • Use of anticoagulants (ie, coumadin or NOAC) at randomization.
  • Requirement of intravenous (IV) inotropes (i.e., levosimendan, dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, norepinephrine) other than an IV prostanoid within 4 weeks of screening.
  • Prior participation in GB002 studies and/or prior treatment with GB002.
  • Currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device for the treatment of PAH within 4 weeks prior to screening.
  • Current use of inhaled tobacco and/or marijuana.
  • History of severe milk protein allergy or known intolerance or hypersensitivity to lactose and experience severe symptoms following ingestion.
  • A positive test for drugs of abuse (amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine [PCP]).
    • NOTE: Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply, per protocol.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Burger, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Louise Durst

5072841838

durst.louise@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Burger, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Caroline Chang

chang.caroline@mayo.edu

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Publications

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