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Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Subcutaneous GAMUNEX-C in Pediatric Subjects With Primary Immunodeficiency

A Phase 4 interventional study of GAMUNEX-C and GAMUNEX-C in Primary Immunodeficiency, sponsored by Grifols Therapeutics LLC. Completed at 4 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 2 Years to 16 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-03-13.

Sponsored by Grifols Therapeutics LLC · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
12
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
2 Years to 16 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this open-label study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of subcutaneously (SC; under the skin) administered GAMUNEX-C compared to intravenously (IV; through the vein) administered GAMUNEX-C in subjects 2-16 years of age with Primary Immunodeficiency.

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This study was a multi-center, open-label, single-sequence, crossover study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety and tolerability of SC-administered GAMUNEX-C in pediatric PI subjects (ages 2-16). The study consisted of a Screening Phase, Run-in Phase, two treatment phases (an IV Phase and a SC Phase), and an End of Study/Early Termination (EOS/ET) visit. Run-in phase: 3 - 4 months, IV Phase: \~ 4 - 5 weeks, SC Phase: 12 weeks, and End of Study/Early Termination (EOS/ET) visit: one week after SC Week #12.

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Conditions studied

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In context

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

199 studies on the registry are indexed under Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases; 46 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 12 is below the median of 37 across 121 interventional studies indexed under Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases.

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Lead sponsor

Grifols Therapeutics LLC is the lead sponsor of 43 studies on the registry; 4 are open to participants now.

Of its 12 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 11 (92%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
2 Years to 16 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 2-16 years old, inclusive.
  • Documented and confirmed pre-existing diagnosis of PI with features of hypogammaglobulinemia requiring immunoglobulin replacement.
  • Currently on IgG replacement therapy with a serum IgG trough concentration of ≥ 500 mg/dL at the Screening Visit.
  • Adequate normal skin to allow for SC infusions.
  • Signs an assent form, if applicable (per Institutional Review Board [IRB] requirements). Parent or legal guardian must sign an informed consent form.
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result and must practice an effective form of contraception (which may include abstinence).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of anaphylaxis or severe systemic response to an immunoglobulin or blood product.
  • History of blistering skin disease, clinically significant thrombocytopenia, bleeding disorder, recurrent skin infections or other disorders where subcutaneous therapy could be contraindicated.
  • Has a specific antibody deficiency disorder, IgG subclass deficiency, or transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy.
  • History of severe adverse reaction to parenteral products containing immunoglobulin A (IgA).
  • Significant proteinuria and/or has a history of acute renal failure and/or severe renal impairment (serum creatinine more than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal [ULN] for age and gender) and/or is on dialysis.
  • Known substance or prescription drug abuse in the past 12 months.
  • Acquired medical condition that is known to cause secondary immune deficiency.
  • Receiving any of the following medications: systemic corticosteroids (long term daily, >1 mg of prednisone equivalent/kg/day for >30 days) (intermittent courses would not exclude subject); immunosuppressants (i.e., antimetabolites and systemic calcineurin inhibitors; NOTE: inhaled steroids are allowed); or immunomodulators.
  • Non-controlled arterial hypertension at a level of ≥ the 90th percentile blood pressure (either systolic or diastolic) for age and height (based on http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/child_tbl.pdf ).
  • History or current diagnosis of thrombotic episodes; venous thrombus that occurred in association with a medical device > 2 years prior to screening are allowed.
  • Currently receiving anti-coagulation therapy.
  • History of Kawasaki disease.
  • Participated in another clinical trial involving exposure to an investigational product or device within 30 days prior to screening (imaging studies without investigative treatments are permitted) or has received any investigational blood product within the previous 3 months.
  • Unable or unwilling to comply with any aspect of the protocol, including blood sampling and completion of the Infusion Site Reactions pages in the SC Infusion Diary.
  • In the opinion of the Investigator the subject may have compliance problems with the protocol and the procedures of the protocol.
  • Pregnant or lactating.
  • Clinical evidence of any significant acute or chronic disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may interfere with successful completion of the study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
12 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Intravenous GAMUNEX-C

    Biological: GAMUNEX-C

  • Experimental
    Subcutaneous GAMUNEX-C

    Biological: GAMUNEX-C

Interventions

  • BiologicalGAMUNEX-C

    GAMUNEX-C Immune Globulin Injection (Human), 10%, Caprylate/Chromatography Purified, Intravenous Administration: 200-600 mg/kg per intravenous infusion every 3-4 weeks

  • BiologicalGAMUNEX-C

    GAMUNEX-C Immune Globulin Injection (Human), 10%, Caprylate/Chromatography Purified, Subcutaneous Administration: weekly subcutaneous infusion at a mg/kg dose based on subject's intravenous dose and dosing interval x 1.37 conversion factor

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Steady-state Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Serum Total Immunoglobulin (IgG)

    Steady-state area under the curve (AUC): For the IV phase, the mean adjusted AUC was calculated for all 11 subjects, which included subjects on both 3 and 4 week intravenous (IV) dosing schedules and who had sufficient immunoglobulin G (IgG) data. For the SC phase, the mean AUC was calculated for 10 subjects on weekly subcutaneous (SC) administration and who had sufficient IgG data.

    Time frame: 4 to 5 weeks for IV administration; 12 weeks for SC administration

  2. Mean Trough of Serum Total IgG

    Mean trough serum total IgG values were calculated for each subject for the IV Phase (IV #1 and IV #2) and the SC phase (SC Weeks #9 and #12, and End of Treatment/Early termination visit). Mean trough concentration values of serum total IgG during the IV and SC phases were calculated based on the IgG population (subjects who received any amount of study drug and had serum total IgG concentration data).

    Time frame: 4 - 5 weeks of IV administration and 12 weeks for SC administration

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Results

Posted Jan 28, 2015

Participant flow

A total of 13 subjects were screened for participation in this study. After screening, one subject discontinued the study and did not receive study drug. Eleven subjects entered the Run-in phase. One subject entered intravenous Gamunex-C phase directly. A total of 11 subjects entered the IV phase and subsequently entered the SC phase.

Run-in Phase
Participant flow — Run-in Phase
MilestoneIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Started110
Completed100
Not completed10
Withdrew: Protocol violation10
Intravenous (IV) Phase
Participant flow — Intravenous (IV) Phase
MilestoneIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Started110
Completed110
Not completed00
Subcutaneous (SC) Phase
Participant flow — Subcutaneous (SC) Phase
MilestoneIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Started011
Completed010
Not completed01
Withdrew: Adverse event01

Outcome measures

PrimarySteady-state Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Serum Total Immunoglobulin (IgG)

Steady-state area under the curve (AUC): For the IV phase, the mean adjusted AUC was calculated for all 11 subjects, which included subjects on both 3 and 4 week intravenous (IV) dosing schedules and who had sufficient immunoglobulin G (IgG) data. For the SC phase, the mean AUC was calculated for 10 subjects on weekly subcutaneous (SC) administration and who had sufficient IgG data.

Time frame:
4 to 5 weeks for IV administration; 12 weeks for SC administration
Reported as:
Mean · h*mg/dL
Steady-state Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Serum Total Immunoglobulin (IgG)
h*mg/dLIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Steady-state Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Serum Total Immunoglobulin (IgG)216873.7 (162277.0 to 291785.0)230830.0 (187577.0 to 303913.0)
PrimaryMean Trough of Serum Total IgG

Mean trough serum total IgG values were calculated for each subject for the IV Phase (IV #1 and IV #2) and the SC phase (SC Weeks #9 and #12, and End of Treatment/Early termination visit). Mean trough concentration values of serum total IgG during the IV and SC phases were calculated based on the IgG population (subjects who received any amount of study drug and had serum total IgG concentration data).

Time frame:
4 - 5 weeks of IV administration and 12 weeks for SC administration
Reported as:
Mean · mg/dL
Mean Trough of Serum Total IgG
mg/dLIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Mean Trough of Serum Total IgG997.2 (784 to 1320)1325.0 (1077 to 1690)

Adverse events

Collected over Eligible subjects entered into a 3-month Run-in Phase to receive GAMUNEX-C intravenous infusions. Subjects who completed the Run-in Phase then entered the Intravenous (IV) phase (4 - 5 weeks) followed by the subcutaneous (SC) phase (12 weeks).. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Intravenous GAMUNEX-C—0/12 (0%)10/12 (83.3%)
Subcutaneous GAMUNEX-C—1/11 (9.1%)11/11 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Lower limb fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/121/11
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 50
Most frequent other events
EventIntravenous GAMUNEX-CSubcutaneous GAMUNEX-C
Infusion site erythemaGeneral disorders0/127/11
infusion site painGeneral disorders0/126/11
Infusion site pruritusGeneral disorders0/126/11
Infusion site discomfortGeneral disorders0/123/11
Infusion site haematomaGeneral disorders0/123/11
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/122/11
Infusion site swellingGeneral disorders0/122/11
PyrexiaNervous system disorders1/122/11
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/122/11
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders0/121/11

Baseline characteristics

All 12 enrolled subjects who were infused with any amount of study drug (GAMUNEX-C) were included in the safety population. The demographic data of the safety population are provided.

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Safety Population
<=18 years12
Between 18 and 65 years0
>=65 years0
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Safety Population
Mean10.8 ± 3.7
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Safety Population
Female5
Male7
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Safety Population
United States12
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Study locations

4 sites
  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California 90027, United States
  • IMMUNOe International Research Centers
    Centennial, Colorado 80112, United States
  • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
    Hollywood, Florida 33021, United States
  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Heimall J, Chen J, Church JA, Griffin R, Melamed I, Kleiner GI. Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Subcutaneous Immune Globulin Injection (Human), 10 % Caprylate/Chromatography Purified (GAMUNEX(R)-C) in Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency Disease. J Clin Immunol. 2016 Aug;36(6):600-9. doi: 10.1007/s10875-016-0311-4. Epub 2016 Jun 25. PubMed 27342758 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 13, 2015, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01465958
Lead sponsor
Grifols Therapeutics LLC
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 6, 2011
Start date
Nov 2011
Primary completion
Oct 2013
Completion
Oct 2013
Results posted
Jan 28, 2015
Last update
Mar 13, 2015

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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