Study of DISC-0974 in Participants With Myelofibrosis and Anemia

Overview

About this study

A Phase 1b/2a Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DISC-0974 in Participants with Myelofibrosis or Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Anemia

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:

  • Age 18 years or older at the time of signing the informed consent (ICF). 
    • For Phase 1b: DIPSS score of 3 to 4 (intermediate-2 risk) or ≥ 5 (high-risk) primary MF, post-PV MF, and/or post-ET MF, as confirmed in the most recent local bone marrow biopsy report, according to WHO 2016 criteria.
    • For Phase 2: In addition to the criteria above, DIPSS score of 1 to 2 (intermediate-1 risk) may also be included.
  • Washout of at least 28 days prior to Screening of the following treatments: androgens, erythropoietin, cladribine, immunomodulators (lenalidomide, thalidomide), interferon alpha-2a. Systemic corticosteroids are permitted for non-hematological conditions if stable or decreasing dose for ≥ 28 days prior to Screening and receiving an equivalent to ≤10 mg prednisone for the 28 days immediately prior to Screening. Screening can begin before the 28-day washout is completed, but the washout period must be completed prior to collection of Screening blood samples.
  • Anemia: For Phase 1b: Hgb <10 g/dL on ≥3 assessments over 84 days prior to Screening, without RBC transfusion, or Hgb <10 g/dL and receiving RBC transfusions periodically but not meeting criteria for TD participant as defined for the TD cohort (see Section 6.3). The baseline Hgb value for these participants is the lowest Hgb level during the 84 days prior to Screening, or RBC transfusion dependence, defined as an RBC transfusion frequency of ≥6 units PRBCs over the 84 days immediately prior to Screening There must not be any consecutive 42-day period without an RBC transfusion in the 84-day period, and the last transfusion must be within 28 days prior to Screening.
  • For Phase 2a: RBC transfusion dependence, defined as an RBC transfusion frequency of ≥ 6 units PRBCs over the 84 days immediately prior to Screening. There must not be any consecutive 42-day period without an RBC transfusion in the 84-day period, and the last transfusion must be within 28 days prior to Screening.
  • Stable dose of JAK inhibitor and/or hydroxyurea, or, if taking any other treatment for MF, stable for at least 28 days prior to Screening. If subject discontinues JAK inhibitor and/or hydroxyurea prior to Screening, a 28-day washout period is required.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score ≤ 2.
  • Infusion of hematopoietic stem cell transplant not anticipated within 8 months after Screening.
  • Transferrin saturation < 75% (local lab acceptable).
  • Liver iron concentration by MRI < 7 mg/g dry weight within 3 months of eligibility confirmation.
  • Serum ferritin ≥ 30 µg/L at Screening.
  • Platelet count ≥ 25,000/µL and < 1,000,000/µL; neutrophils ≥ 1,000/µL; and total white blood cell (WBC) count < 50,000/µL at Screening.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 by the Chronic Kidney Disease-Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) formula.
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) < 3.0x upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening.
  • Direct bilirubin < 2x ULN at Screening. Higher levels are acceptable if these can be attributed by the Investigator to ineffective erythropoiesis.
  • If male with female sexual partner(s) of childbearing potential, agrees he and partner(s) will use one of the following acceptable methods of birth control during the study and for 30 days after the last study drug dose:
    • abstinence;
    • stable hormonal contraceptive in conjunction with a barrier method (e.g., condom [male or female] or diaphragm);
    • intrauterine device, in place for at least 3 months;
    • surgically sterile by hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation.
  • If female of childbearing potential, defined as prior menarche, no hysterectomy, no bilateral oophorectomy, not postmenopausal [at least 12 months natural, spontaneous amenorrhea], must commit to one of the following methods of acceptable birth control during the study and for at least 8 weeks after the last study drug dose:
    • abstinence;
    • stable hormonal contraceptive in conjunction with a barrier method (e.g., condom [male or female] or diaphragm);
    • intrauterine device, in place for at least 3 months.
  • Negative urine pregnancy test (females of childbearing potential) at Screening (Days 28 to 2) AND Baseline (Day 1).
  • Able to understand the study aims, procedures, and requirements, and provide written informed consent.
  • Able to comply with all study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Hereditary hemochromatosis.
  • Hemoglobinopathy or intrinsic RBC defect associated with anemia.
  • Total splenectomy.
  • Hematopoietic cell transplant within the past 10 years.
  • Current anemia from iron deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, infection, or bleeding
  • Active immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
  • Symptomatic bleeding, unrelated to surgery, in a critical area or organ and/or bleeding causing a decrease in Hgb of ≥ 2 g/dL or leading to transfusion of ≥ 2 units of RBCs in the 6 months prior to Screening.
  • Major surgery within 8 weeks prior to Screening or incomplete recovery from any previous surgery.
  • Malignancy with the past 3 years, other than primary MF, post-ET MF, or post-PV MF. The following history or concurrent conditions are allowed:
    • basal or squamous cell carcinoma;
    • carcinoma in situ of the cervix or the breast;
    • histologic finding of prostate cancer (T1a or T1b using the tumor, nodes, metastasis [TNM] clinical staging system).
  • A history of completed treatment (medical or surgical) of stage 1-2 cancers may be permitted with prior sponsor agreement.
  • Stroke, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary or arterial embolism within 6 months prior to Screening.
  • Known allergic reaction to any study drug excipient, or anaphylaxis to any food or drug
  • A history of anti-drug antibody formation.
  • Inadequately controlled heart disease (New York Heart Association Classification 3 or 4) and/or known to have left ventricular ejection fraction < 35%.
  • Active Hepatitis B or C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with detectable viral load.
  • Uncontrolled fungal, bacterial, or viral infection (ongoing signs/symptoms related to the infection, without improvement despite appropriate treatment).
  • Concurrent or planned treatment with momelotinib during the study period.
  • Iron chelation therapy in the 28 days prior to Screening.
  • Change in anticoagulant therapy regimen within 8 weeks prior to Screening.
  • Peripheral blood myeloblasts ≥ 10% of WBC differential at most recent evaluation prior to Screening.
  • Positive direct antiglobulin test in conjunction with a reactive RBC eluate at Screening.
  • Pregnant or lactating.
  • Condition or concomitant medication that would confound the ability to interpret study data. Other medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory finding not specifically noted above that, in the judgment of the Investigator or Sponsor, would put the participant at unacceptable risk or otherwise preclude the participant from participating in the study.
  • Participation in any other clinical protocol or investigational trial that involves administration of experimental therapy and/or therapeutic devices within 30 days prior to Screening.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 9/21/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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

Naseema Gangat, M.B.B.S.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

James Foran, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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