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A Phase 3 Study of UX003 Recombinant Human Betaglucuronidase (rhGUS) Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS 7)

A Phase 3 interventional study of UX003 and Placebo in MPS 7, Sly Syndrome and Mucopolysaccharidosis, sponsored by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. Completed at 4 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 5 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-07-30.

Sponsored by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
12
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
5 Years to 35 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The Phase 3 study will use a novel randomized, intra-subject placebo-controlled, single crossover design, referred to as Blind Start, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of UX003. The Blind Start is a novel design whereby participants will be randomized to 1 of 4 groups, each representing a different treatment sequence, and will cross over to UX003 at different pre-defined time points in a blinded manner. All groups will receive a minimum of 24 weeks treatment with 4 mg/kg UX003 every other week (QOW).

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Conditions studied

  • MPS 7
  • Sly Syndrome
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis
  • MPS VII

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Keywords

  • MPS 7
  • Sly Syndrome
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis
  • MPS VII
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy
  • Mucopolysaccharidosis type 7
  • rare disease
  • lysosomal storage disease
  • metabolic disorder
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In context

Mucopolysaccharidoses

145 studies on the registry are indexed under Mucopolysaccharidoses; 11 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 12 is below the median of 15 across 80 interventional studies indexed under Mucopolysaccharidoses.

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Lead sponsor

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc is the lead sponsor of 63 studies on the registry; 8 are open to participants now.

Of its 13 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 11 (85%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
5 Years to 35 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Confirmed diagnosis of MPS 7 based on leukocyte or fibroblast glucuronidase enzyme assay or genetic testing.
  • Elevated urinary glycosaminoglycan (uGAG) excretion at a minimum of 3-fold over the mean normal for age (at Screening).
  • Apparent clinical signs of lysosomal storage disease as judged by the Investigator, including at least one of the following: enlarged liver and spleen, joint limitations, airway obstruction or pulmonary problems, limitation of mobility while still ambulatory.
  • Aged 5 - 35 years, inclusive.
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent, or in the case of subjects under the age of 18 (or 16 years, depending on the region), provide written assent (if required) and written informed consent by a legally authorized representative after the nature of the study has been explained, and prior to any research-related procedures.
  • Sexually active subjects must be willing to use acceptable highly effective methods of contraception while participating in the study and for 30 days following the last dose.
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. Females considered not of childbearing potential include those who have not experienced menarche, or have had tubal ligation at least one year prior to Screening, or who have had total hysterectomy.
  • Naïve to treatment with UX003.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Undergone a successful bone marrow or stem cell transplant or has any degree of detectable chimaerism with donor cells.
  • Major surgery within 3 months prior to study entry or planned major surgery during the study that may not allow safe participation in the study.
  • Presence or history of any hypersensitivity to rhGUS or its excipients that, in the judgment of the Investigator, places the subject at increased risk for adverse effects.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study.
  • Use of any investigational product (drug or device or combination) within 30 days prior to Screening, or requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments.
  • Presence of a condition of such severity and acuity that, in the opinion of the Investigator, warrants immediate surgical intervention or other treatment or may not allow safe participation in the study.
  • Concurrent disease or condition, or laboratory abnormality that, in the view of the Investigator, places the subject at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study, or would interfere with study participation or introduce additional safety concerns.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
12 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group A: 4 mg/kg UX003

    4 mg/kg UX003 QOW through Week 46

    Drug: UX003

  • Experimental
    Group B: 8 Weeks Placebo then 4 mg/kg UX003

    Placebo QOW for the first 8 weeks followed by 4 mg/kg UX003 QOW through Week 46

    Drug: UX003 · Other: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Group C: 16 Weeks Placebo then 4 mg/kg UX003

    Placebo QOW for the first 16 weeks followed by 4 mg/kg UX003 QOW through Week 46

    Drug: UX003 · Other: Placebo

  • Experimental
    Group D: 24 Weeks Placebo then 4 mg/kg UX003

    Placebo QOW for the first 24 weeks followed by 4 mg/kg UX003 QOW through Week 46

    Drug: UX003 · Other: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugUX003

    UX003 is a sterile concentrate formulation of rhGUS for intravenous infusion

    Also known as: recombinant human beta-glucuronidase, rh-β-glucuronidase, rhGUS

  • OtherPlacebo

    Placebo consisting of the UX003 formulation buffer (without rhGUS)

    Also known as: Reference therapy

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. European Union (EU) and Rest of World: Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary Glycosaminoglycan (uGAG) Dermatan Sulfate (DS) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Baseline was defined as the average of all assessments prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect was subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Percent change from baseline in uGAG DS was analyzed by generalized estimating equation (GEE) modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within subjects was assumed to be exchangeable. In the United States (US), this was considered a secondary outcome measure. Per guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no primary efficacy variable was declared in the US. Efficacy was to be based on the totality of the clinical data on a per participant basis.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the average of all assessments prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Multi-Domain Responder Index (MDRI) Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    MDRI score, calculated as the total response score at UX003 Treatment Week 24 across 6 domains: 6-Minute Walk Test, forced vital capacity predicted value, shoulder flexion, visual acuity, and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency fine motor and gross motor capacity. For each domain, a minimally important difference (MID) was pre-specified. Changes from before treatment (baseline) to 24 weeks after treatment in each domain variable were scored against pre-specified MIDs. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) An improvement or decline ≥ MID was scored either as a +1 or -1, respectively, and a change \<MID was scored as 0. The integration of benefit occurred by summing the responses (-1, +1, 0) across all 6 domain variables to derive the MDRI score, with a range of -6 (greatest possible decline) to +6 (greatest possible improvement).

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  2. Change From Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    The total distance walked (in meters) in a 6-minute period was measured. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement. Change from baseline in 6MWT was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  3. Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Percentage of Predicted Forced Vital Capacity (FVC%Pred) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Spirometry was administered to participants who did not require invasive ventilatory support or have a tracheostomy and measured percentage of predicted FVC. The percent predicted values were calculated after testing using published normative data. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) No GEE analysis was performed for FVC due to the limitation of the sample size.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  4. Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Maximum Ventilatory Ventilation (MVV) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Spirometry was administered to participants who did not require invasive ventilatory support or have a tracheostomy to measure MVV. The percent predicted values were calculated after testing using published normative data. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.)

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  5. Change From Baseline in Shoulder Flexion and Extension Maximum Range of Motion at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Goniometry was used to measure (in degrees) the maximum passive shoulder range of motion in both flexion and extension. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in shoulder flexion-left was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  6. Change From Baseline in Uncorrected Visual Acuity at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Visual acuity was measured (corrected and uncorrected) using a standard eye chart and recorded for each eye independently. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. The change in the number of lines from pre-treatment baseline to 24 weeks of treatment was evaluated. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) A positive change from baseline indicates improvement. Change from baseline in uncorrected visual acuity was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  7. Change From Baseline in Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) Scores at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    BOT-2 was administered to evaluate treatment-related changes in 4 domains assessing both fine and gross motor function: balance (score 0 to 37), fine motor precision (score 0 to 41), manual dexterity (score 0 to 45), and running speed/agility (score 0 to 52). Higher scores indicate more motor proficiency; a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in BOT-2 was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  8. Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    The PedsQL 18-item scale is comprised of 3 dimensions: general fatigue (6 items), sleep/rest fatigue (6 items) and cognitive fatigue (6 items). Each item has a 5-point Likert response scale that is reverse scored and transformed to a 0 to 100 scale with higher scores indicating less fatigue. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in PedsQL total fatigue score was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and ≥1 post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  9. Percentage of Individual Clinical Response (ICR) Responders at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    Percentage of participants who were ICR responders based on MID criteria at Week 24. At the Randomization visit, the physician queried the participant or parent/caregiver about signs and symptoms of MPS VII that interfered most with the participant's daily life. Answers were mapped to an appropriate clinical outcome measure (e.g., difficulty walking could map to the 6MWT; breathing problems to FVC). The clinical outcome ranked with the highest impact on daily life that could be reliably completed by the participant and met a threshold level of impairment was selected as the ICR for that participant. ICR response was assessed based on a positive change (according to pre-specified MID criteria) of each participant's ICR. Agresti-Coull confidence interval with nominal coverage ≥ 95%.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

  10. Change From Baseline in Impactful Clinical Problem Total Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24

    The 3 most impactful clinical problems as reported by the subject/parent/caregiver during the Clinical Problem Evaluation were scored on a Likert scale from 1 (very little problem) to 7 (an extreme amount) at randomization and post-randomization visits. At post-randomization visits, each clinical problem was again scored for impact on daily activities. Total scores ranged from 3 to 21; lower scores reflect less impact on daily life. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) The change from baseline up to UX003 Treatment Week 24 were analyzed by GEE modeling, including baseline value, and the post-UX003 initiation treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants is assumed to be exchangeable.

    Time frame: Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

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Results

Posted Feb 19, 2018

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneGroup A: 4 mg/kg UX003Group B: 8 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group C: 16 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group D: 24 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003
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Completed3333
Not completed0000

Outcome measures

PrimaryEuropean Union (EU) and Rest of World: Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary Glycosaminoglycan (uGAG) Dermatan Sulfate (DS) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Baseline was defined as the average of all assessments prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect was subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Percent change from baseline in uGAG DS was analyzed by generalized estimating equation (GEE) modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within subjects was assumed to be exchangeable. In the United States (US), this was considered a secondary outcome measure. Per guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no primary efficacy variable was declared in the US. Efficacy was to be based on the totality of the clinical data on a per participant basis.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the average of all assessments prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · percentage change
European Union (EU) and Rest of World: Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary Glycosaminoglycan (uGAG) Dermatan Sulfate (DS) at UX003 Treatment Week 24
percentage changeUX003 4 mg/kg
European Union (EU) and Rest of World: Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary Glycosaminoglycan (uGAG) Dermatan Sulfate (DS) at UX003 Treatment Week 24-64.82 ± 2.468
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = < 0.0001 (P-values are from GEE model including baseline value, and the post UX003 Treatment Week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.) · Ls mean: -64.82 · 95% CI -69.66 to -59.98
SecondaryMulti-Domain Responder Index (MDRI) Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24

MDRI score, calculated as the total response score at UX003 Treatment Week 24 across 6 domains: 6-Minute Walk Test, forced vital capacity predicted value, shoulder flexion, visual acuity, and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency fine motor and gross motor capacity. For each domain, a minimally important difference (MID) was pre-specified. Changes from before treatment (baseline) to 24 weeks after treatment in each domain variable were scored against pre-specified MIDs. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) An improvement or decline ≥ MID was scored either as a +1 or -1, respectively, and a change \<MID was scored as 0. The integration of benefit occurred by summing the responses (-1, +1, 0) across all 6 domain variables to derive the MDRI score, with a range of -6 (greatest possible decline) to +6 (greatest possible improvement).

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Multi-Domain Responder Index (MDRI) Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24
units on a scaleUX003 4 mg/kg
Multi-Domain Responder Index (MDRI) Score at UX003 Treatment Week 240.5 ± 0.8
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · t-test · p = 0.0527P value from t-test of "no change" (0 change) from baseline
SecondaryChange From Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

The total distance walked (in meters) in a 6-minute period was measured. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement. Change from baseline in 6MWT was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · meters
Change From Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at UX003 Treatment Week 24
metersUX003 4 mg/kg
Change From Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) at UX003 Treatment Week 2420.8 ± 16.75
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.2137 (P-values are from GEE model including baseline value, and the post UX003 Treatment Week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.) · Ls mean: 20.8 · 95% CI -12.0 to 53.7
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Percentage of Predicted Forced Vital Capacity (FVC%Pred) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Spirometry was administered to participants who did not require invasive ventilatory support or have a tracheostomy and measured percentage of predicted FVC. The percent predicted values were calculated after testing using published normative data. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) No GEE analysis was performed for FVC due to the limitation of the sample size.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Mean · percentage predicted FVC
Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Percentage of Predicted Forced Vital Capacity (FVC%Pred) at UX003 Treatment Week 24
percentage predicted FVCUX003 4 mg/kg
Change From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Percentage of Predicted Forced Vital Capacity (FVC%Pred) at UX003 Treatment Week 240 ± NA
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Pulmonary Function Testing: Maximum Ventilatory Ventilation (MVV) at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Spirometry was administered to participants who did not require invasive ventilatory support or have a tracheostomy to measure MVV. The percent predicted values were calculated after testing using published normative data. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.)

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryChange From Baseline in Shoulder Flexion and Extension Maximum Range of Motion at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Goniometry was used to measure (in degrees) the maximum passive shoulder range of motion in both flexion and extension. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in shoulder flexion-left was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · degrees
Change From Baseline in Shoulder Flexion and Extension Maximum Range of Motion at UX003 Treatment Week 24
degreesUX003 4 mg/kg
Shoulder flexion - left-6.5 ± 4.86
Shoulder extension - left-1.5 ± 4.83
Shoulder flexion - right-1.8 ± 3.54
Shoulder extension - right-3.4 ± 3.48
Tighter shoulder flexion-9.4 ± 4.6
Tighter shoulder extension-6.7 ± 3.53
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.1778 · Ls mean: -6.5 · 95% CI -16.1 to 3.0
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.7632 · Ls mean: -1.5 · 95% CI -10.9 to 8.0
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.6034 · Ls mean: -1.8 · 95% CI -8.8 to 5.1
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.3332 · Ls mean: -3.4 · 95% CI -10.2 to 3.4
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.0415 · Ls mean: -9.4 · 95% CI -18.4 to -0.4
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.0563 · Ls mean: -6.7 · 95% CI -13.6 to 0.2
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Uncorrected Visual Acuity at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Visual acuity was measured (corrected and uncorrected) using a standard eye chart and recorded for each eye independently. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. The change in the number of lines from pre-treatment baseline to 24 weeks of treatment was evaluated. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) A positive change from baseline indicates improvement. Change from baseline in uncorrected visual acuity was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and at least one post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · lines
Change From Baseline in Uncorrected Visual Acuity at UX003 Treatment Week 24
linesUX003 4 mg/kg
Left eye1 ± 0.63
Right eye0.9 ± 0.51
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.1140 · Ls mean: 1.0 · 95% CI -0.2 to 2.2
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.0906 · Ls mean: 0.9 · 95% CI -0.1 to 1.8
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) Scores at UX003 Treatment Week 24

BOT-2 was administered to evaluate treatment-related changes in 4 domains assessing both fine and gross motor function: balance (score 0 to 37), fine motor precision (score 0 to 41), manual dexterity (score 0 to 45), and running speed/agility (score 0 to 52). Higher scores indicate more motor proficiency; a positive change from baseline indicates improvement. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in BOT-2 was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) Scores at UX003 Treatment Week 24
units on a scaleUX003 4 mg/kg
Balance0.8 ± 0.46
Fine motor precision-0.2 ± 0.23
Manual dexterity0.2 ± 0.21
Running speed and agility0.2 ± 0.12
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.0883 · Ls mean: 0.8 · 95% CI -0.1 to 1.7
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.3528 · Ls mean: -0.2 · 95% CI -0.7 to 0.2
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.4094 · Ls mean: 0.2 · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.6
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.1020 · Ls mean: 0.2 · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.4
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale at UX003 Treatment Week 24

The PedsQL 18-item scale is comprised of 3 dimensions: general fatigue (6 items), sleep/rest fatigue (6 items) and cognitive fatigue (6 items). Each item has a 5-point Likert response scale that is reverse scored and transformed to a 0 to 100 scale with higher scores indicating less fatigue. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) Change from baseline in PedsQL total fatigue score was analyzed by GEE modeling based on observed data. The GEE model included all participants who had non-missing baseline and ≥1 post-baseline value during the 24 weeks of UX003 treatment. The model included baseline value, and the UX003 treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants was assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale at UX003 Treatment Week 24
units on a scaleUX003 4 mg/kg
Change From Baseline in Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale at UX003 Treatment Week 243.4 ± 2.64
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.1953 · Ls mean: 3.4 · 95% CI -1.8 to 8.6
SecondaryPercentage of Individual Clinical Response (ICR) Responders at UX003 Treatment Week 24

Percentage of participants who were ICR responders based on MID criteria at Week 24. At the Randomization visit, the physician queried the participant or parent/caregiver about signs and symptoms of MPS VII that interfered most with the participant's daily life. Answers were mapped to an appropriate clinical outcome measure (e.g., difficulty walking could map to the 6MWT; breathing problems to FVC). The clinical outcome ranked with the highest impact on daily life that could be reliably completed by the participant and met a threshold level of impairment was selected as the ICR for that participant. ICR response was assessed based on a positive change (according to pre-specified MID criteria) of each participant's ICR. Agresti-Coull confidence interval with nominal coverage ≥ 95%.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Individual Clinical Response (ICR) Responders at UX003 Treatment Week 24
percentage of participantsUX003 4 mg/kg
Percentage of Individual Clinical Response (ICR) Responders at UX003 Treatment Week 2425 (8.3 to 53.8)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Impactful Clinical Problem Total Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24

The 3 most impactful clinical problems as reported by the subject/parent/caregiver during the Clinical Problem Evaluation were scored on a Likert scale from 1 (very little problem) to 7 (an extreme amount) at randomization and post-randomization visits. At post-randomization visits, each clinical problem was again scored for impact on daily activities. Total scores ranged from 3 to 21; lower scores reflect less impact on daily life. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003. (This provides the valid assessment, as placebo effect would be subtracted from the treatment effect estimate providing a more conservative assessment of the true treatment effect.) The change from baseline up to UX003 Treatment Week 24 were analyzed by GEE modeling, including baseline value, and the post-UX003 initiation treatment week as a categorical variable. The covariance structure within participants is assumed to be exchangeable.

Time frame:
Baseline (defined as the last assessment prior to or on the date of cross-over to active treatment with UX003) to 24 weeks of UX003 study drug treatment
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Impactful Clinical Problem Total Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24
units on a scaleUX003 4 mg/kg
Change From Baseline in Impactful Clinical Problem Total Score at UX003 Treatment Week 24-1.2 ± 0.92
Statistical analysis
  • UX003 4 mg/kg · GEE · p = 0.2022 · Ls mean: -1.2 · 95% CI -3.0 to 0.6

Adverse events

Collected over Safety information was collected for all participants who received any study drug from signing the informed consent form through 30 days after last dose of study drug. Mean treatment duration for UX003 was 36.0 weeks, and for placebo was 15.8 weeks.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Placebo—0/9 (0%)9/9 (100%)
UX003 Active Treatment—2/12 (16.7%)12/12 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPlaceboUX003 Active Treatment
Craniocerebral injuryInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/91/12
Anaphylactoid reactionImmune system disorders0/91/12
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPlaceboUX003 Active Treatment
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations3/95/12
Infusion site extravasationGeneral disorders1/94/12
Pain in extremityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders3/94/12
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders2/93/12
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders0/93/12
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders2/93/12
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/93/12
HypertensionVascular disorders1/90/12
Seasonal allergyImmune system disorders1/91/12
OedemaGeneral disorders1/91/12

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Group A: 4 mg/kg UX003Group B: 8 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group C: 16 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group D: 24 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Total
Mean13.13 ± 1.65612.50 ± 4.00420.77 ± 3.00415.23 ± 8.63315.41 ± 5.492
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Group A: 4 mg/kg UX003Group B: 8 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group C: 16 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Group D: 24 Weeks Placebo Then 4 mg/kg UX003Total
Female32308
Male01034
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Study locations

4 sites
  • Children's Hospital Oakland
    Oakland, California 94609, United States
  • Children's Hospital of Orange County
    Orange, California 92868, United States
  • Miami Children's Hospital
    Miami, Florida 33155, United States
  • University of Minnesota
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Wang RY, da Silva Franco JF, Lopez-Valdez J, Martins E, Sutton VR, Whitley CB, Zhang L, Cimms T, Marsden D, Jurecka A, Harmatz P. The long-term safety and efficacy of vestronidase alfa, rhGUS enzyme replacement therapy, in subjects with mucopolysaccharidosis VII. Mol Genet Metab. 2020 Mar;129(3):219-227. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2020.01.003. Epub 2020 Jan 11. Erratum In: Mol Genet Metab. 2020 Sep - Oct;131(1-2):285. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2020.08.001. PubMed 32063397 ↗
  • Harmatz P, Whitley CB, Wang RY, Bauer M, Song W, Haller C, Kakkis E. A novel Blind Start study design to investigate vestronidase alfa for mucopolysaccharidosis VII, an ultra-rare genetic disease. Mol Genet Metab. 2018 Apr;123(4):488-494. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2018.02.006. Epub 2018 Feb 12. PubMed 29478819 ↗
  • Tandon PK, Kakkis ED. The multi-domain responder index: a novel analysis tool to capture a broader assessment of clinical benefit in heterogeneous complex rare diseases. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021 Apr 19;16(1):183. doi: 10.1186/s13023-021-01805-5. PubMed 33874971 ↗
  • Qi Y, McKeever K, Taylor J, Haller C, Song W, Jones SA, Shi J. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Modeling to Optimize the Dose of Vestronidase Alfa, an Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Treatment of Patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII: Results from Three Trials. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2019 May;58(5):673-683. doi: 10.1007/s40262-018-0721-y. Erratum In: Clin Pharmacokinet. 2019 May;58(5):685. doi: 10.1007/s40262-018-0726-6. PubMed 30467742 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02230566
Lead sponsor
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 3, 2014
Start date
Dec 2014
Primary completion
May 2016
Completion
May 2016
Results posted
Feb 19, 2018
Last update
Jul 30, 2020

Study contacts

Paul Harmatz, MD
principal investigator · UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Raymond Wang, MD
principal investigator · Children's Hospital of Orange County
Mislen Bauer, MD
principal investigator · Nicklaus Children's Hospital f/k/a Miami Children's Hospital
Chester Whitley, MD
principal investigator · University of Minnesota

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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