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A Phase 3 Study of Pelabresib (DAK539) and Ruxolitinib in Myelofibrosis (MF)

Phase III Interventional Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF) Post-polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis (PPV-MF) Post-essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis (PET-MF)

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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
The protocol lists: Pelabresib, Ruxolitinib, Placebo.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), Post-polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis (PPV-MF), Post-essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis (PET-MF). Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
United States, Argentina, Australia, China, India +3
Next step
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Official title

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Active-control Study of Pelabresib (DAK539) and Ruxolitinib vs. Placebo and Ruxolitinib in Adult Patients With Myelofibrosis Who Are JAK Inhibitor Naive

Overview

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate whether treatment with pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib leads to improved clinical outcomes compared to ruxolitinib alone in patients with primary myelofibrosis (PMF), post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis (PPV-MF), or post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis (PET-MF) who have not previously received Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor therapy.

Detailed description

The study for each participant is composed of several distinct periods: a screening period, a study treatment period, and a post-treatment follow-up phase.

1. Screening Period:

The screening period lasts for up to 28 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1, which marks the beginning of treatment. During this time, the participant's eligibility for the study is confirmed, informed consent is obtained, and all required baseline assessments are completed. 2. Treatment Period:

The treatment period begins on Cycle 1 Day 1, which is the point of randomization and the start of study treatment. This period continues until the participant permanently discontinues study treatment, which may occur due to disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, participant withdrawal, or other reasons specified in the protocol. Throughout this period, participants receive study drugs in 21-day cycles, with pelabresib or placebo administered for 14 days and ruxolitinib given continuously. Regular site visits and assessments are conducted according to the Schedule of Activities. 3. Safety Follow-up Period:

The safety follow-up period extends for 30 days (with a window of plus or minus 3 days) after the participant receives their last dose of pelabresib or placebo. During this period, participants are monitored for any late-onset adverse events or safety concerns that may arise after discontinuing the study treatment. 4. Efficacy Follow-up Period:

Following the safety follow-up, efficacy follow-up visits are scheduled every 12 weeks for participants who have not shown evidence of disease progression, meaning there is no documented progression of splenomegaly or leukemic transformation and no new therapy for myelofibrosis has been started. The purpose of this follow-up is to continue monitoring efficacy endpoints, such as spleen imaging, laboratory assessments, and bone marrow biopsies, until either disease progression occurs or a new therapy is initiated. 5. Survival Follow-up Period:

Once a participant enters the survival follow-up phase, follow-up visits are conducted every 12 weeks and may be performed remotely. This phase applies to participants who have experienced documented disease progression or have started a new therapy for myelofibrosis. The aim of survival follow-up is to monitor overall survival and to collect ongoing data regarding disease status and any subsequent therapies the participant may receive.

Interventions

  • Drug Pelabresib
    Pelabresib monohydrate tablets
  • Drug Ruxolitinib
    Ruxolitinib phosphate tablets
  • Drug Placebo
    Matches pelabresib

Primary outcome measures

  • Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads at Week 24 in participants with baseline total symptom score (TSS) ≥ 25 [Time frame: Week 24]
  • Absolute change from baseline in total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 25 [Time frame: Baseline, Week 24]
  • Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15 [Time frame: Week 24]
  • Absolute change from baseline in total symptom score (TSS) at Week 24 in participants with baseline TSS ≥ 15 [Time frame: Baseline, Week 24]
Secondary outcome measures (12)
  • Number of Participants with Splenic Response (SVR35) by Central Radiology Reads over time [Time frame: Week 12, Week 36, Week 48 and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)]
  • Absolute change from baseline and percentage change from baseline in spleen volume over time [Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36, Week 48, and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)]
  • Time to first SVR35 response [Time frame: From date of randomization to the date of first SVR35 response, assessed up to approximately 3 years]
  • Duration of first SVR35 response [Time frame: From first SVR35 response to loss of response, assessed up to approximately 3 years]
  • Number of Participants with TSS50 response at Week 24 [Time frame: Week 24]
  • Number of Participants with TSS50 response over time [Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36, Week 48, and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)]
  • Absolute and percentage change from baseline in TSS over time [Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36, Week 48, and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)]
  • Time to first TSS50 response [Time frame: From date of randomization till date of first TSS50 response, assessed up to approximately 3 years]
  • Duration of TSS50 response [Time frame: From first TSS50 response to loss of response, assessed up to approximately 3 years]
  • Dual Response (SVR35 + TSS50) [Time frame: Baseline, Week 12, Week 24, Week 36, Week 48, and every 12 weeks thereafter till End of Study (an average of 3 years)]
  • Hemoglobin response [Time frame: 12 consecutive weeks (rolling window) up to 7 days following last dose of pelabresib/placebo]
  • Change from baseline in hemoglobin over time [Time frame: Up to 7 days following last dose of pelabresib/placebo]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants have diagnosis of primary myelofibrosis (PMF) or post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis (post-PV MF) or post-essential thrombocythemia myelofibrosis (post-ET MF) according to the International Consensus Classification (ICC) of Myeloid Neoplasms and Acute Leukemias 2022
  • DIPSS risk category of intermediate-1, intermediate-2 or high-risk
  • Spleen volume ≥ 450 cm3 by CT or MRI scan (local read sufficient if no central read available)
  • Have an average TSS of ≥15 within 7 days prior to randomization, using MFSAF v. 4.0 (at least 4 out of 7 TSS assessments required for average calculation)
  • Participants with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0, 1, or 2
  • Blasts <5% in peripheral blood. Assessment of blasts in peripheral blood is mandatory at screening
  • Platelet count ≥ 100 x 10\^9/L in the absence of growth factors or transfusions for the previous 4 weeks

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior splenectomy at any time or splenic irradiation in the previous 6 months
  • Prior hematopoietic cell transplant or participant anticipated to receive a hematopoietic cell transplant within 24 weeks from the date of randomization
  • Blasts ≥ 5% in bone marrow if results available at screening or history of accelerated phase (AP) or leukemic transformation
  • History of a malignancy (other than MF, PPV-MF or PET-MF) in the past 3 years in need of systemic treatment
  • Received any approved or investigational agent other than hydroxyurea or anagrelide for the treatment of MF within 14 days of first dose of study treatment or within 5 half-lives of the approved or investigational agent, whichever is longer
  • Prior treatment with any JAK inhibitor or Bromodomain and extraterminal domain (BET) inhibitor

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

China · 10 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Hefei
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Guangzhou
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Nantong
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Yantai
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Wenzhou
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Beijing
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Chongqing
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Fuzhou
  • … and 2 more centers
South Korea · 8 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Suwon
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Jeonju
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Seoul
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Busan
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Seoul
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Seoul
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Seoul
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Seoul
Switzerland · 3 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Basel
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Geneva
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Genolier
United States · 2 centers
  • Summit Medical Group Oncology — Berkeley Heights
  • The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus
Argentina · 2 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Buenos Aires
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Capital Federal
India · 2 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Pune
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Kolkata
Malaysia · 2 centers
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Johor Bahru
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Kuala Selangor
Australia · 1 center
  • Novartis Investigative Site — Clayton

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07357727 · CDAK539A12303 · 2025-523555-66-00

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗