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TerminatedNCT03283826EMBOLDUpdated Feb 23, 2024

Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATA188 in Subjects With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

A Phase 1/2 interventional study of ATA188 and Placebo in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by Atara Biotherapeutics. Terminated at 31 sites in 3 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-02-23.

Sponsored by Atara Biotherapeutics · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Study was terminated as primary endpoint was not achieved

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was Nov 2023, 3 years ago, and no results have been posted to the registry.
Phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
134
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 60 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ATA188 as a monotherapy in Parts 1 and 2, to determine the recommended Part 2 dose (RP2D) of ATA188 as monotherapy in Part 1, and to evaluate the effect of ATA188 treatment on clinical disability, as assessed by confirmed Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) improvement at 12 months in Part 2 in participants with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) (primary progressive multiple sclerosis [PPMS] and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis [SPMS]).

Read the detailed description

This is a multicenter, 2 part study in adult participants with progressive forms of MS (PPMS/SPMS) with an open-label, single-arm, sequential dose-escalation period (Part 1) and a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled dose-expansion period (Part 2) followed by open-label extension (OLE) period. Part 2 and the OLE have been initiated by the sponsor's discretion based on a review of data from the dose-escalation cohorts.

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of ATA188 administered by intravenous (IV) infusion. ATA188 will be selected for each participant based on matching 2 or more human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles shared between ATA188 and the participant, at least 1 of which is a HLA-restricting allele.

In Part 1, participants received 2 cycles of ATA188 and entered 12 months follow-up period after the last dose of ATA188. Participants who completed at least the first year of the dose-escalation period and were active in the study have entered the OLE period. In OLE period, participants will receive the same RP2D assigned to Part 2 participants at the time of the Part 1 participant's first dose in each year of the OLE. In OLE period, participants will receive 1 cycle of ATA188 treatment every 12 months (Q12M) for up to 4 years (ie, Years 2 to 5). Otherwise, end of study (EOS) visit will be conducted at 24 months after Cycle 1 Day 1.

In Part 2, participants will be randomized in 1:1 ratio to receive ATA188 at the RP2D or matching placebo, stratified by progressive MS diagnosis (PPMS vs SPMS) and any prior exposure to anti-CD20 therapy (yes vs no). Participants will receive 2 cycles of ATA188 at the RP2D or matching placebo and will be followed for at least 12 months after the first dose of study drug (ie, Year 1). In second year (Year 2), participants who received placebo in Year 1 will receive 2 cycles of ATA188 at the RP2D assigned at randomization and participants who received ATA188 at the RP2D in Year 1 will receive 1 cycle of ATA188 (at the RP2D assigned at randomization) and 1 cycle of placebo to maintain the blind. Participants who complete Year 2 will enter the OLE period to receive ATA188 Q12M for up to 3 years (ie, Years 3 to 5) at the RP2D that was last selected by the sponsor for Part 2. The end of study visit will be scheduled at 5 years (60 months) after the first dose of study drug (ie, Cycle 1 Day 1).

Based on interim analysis, the recruitment for Parts 1and 2 have completed.

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Conditions studied

  • Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
  • Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Keywords

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
  • Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
  • Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
  • EBV-associated Multiple Sclerosis
  • Inflammation
  • Central Nervous System
  • Autoimmune Disease
  • Autoimmunity
  • Demyelination
  • Cell Therapy
  • T-cell
  • Allogeneic
  • EBV viremia
  • Off-the-shelf (T cells)
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In context

Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive

244 studies on the registry are indexed under Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive; 53 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 134 is above the median of 54 across 189 interventional studies indexed under Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive.

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Lead sponsor

Atara Biotherapeutics is the lead sponsor of 8 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 60 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • For Part 1: History of progressive forms of MS (PPMS or SPMS), as defined by the 2010 Revised McDonald criteria for the diagnosis of MS
  • For Part 1: 18 to \< 66 years of age
  • For Part 1: EDSS scores of 3.0 to 7.0. Participants with EDSS scores of 6.5 to 7.0 must retain measurable upper limb function as assessed by the 9-hole Peg Test (9HPT).
  • For Part 2: Current diagnosis of a progressive form of MS (PPMS or SPMS) as defined by the 2017 Revised McDonald criteria
  • For Part 2:18 to \< 61 years of age
  • For Part 2:EDSS scores of 3.0 to 6.5
  • Positive EBV serology
  • Willing and able to provide written

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical relapse as follows: For Part 1: Active clinical relapse between providing and the first dose of study drug. For Part 2: Documented clinical and/or radiological relapse for 2 years prior to screening, including gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing lesion(s) on any brain MRI scans available during this period (A participant will also be considered ineligible if any clinical and/or radiological relapse is reported between screening and the first dose of study drug.)
  • Concurrent serious uncontrolled or unresolved medical condition, such as infection, limiting protocol compliance or exposing the subject to unacceptable risk
  • Positive serology and/or nucleic acid testing (NAT) for (HIV), active virus (HBV) infection or carrier status for HBV, active virus (HCV) infection
  • For Part 1: Positive serology for syphilis or human T cell lymphotrophic virus I/II
  • Uncontrolled psychosis, uncontrolled depression or suicide risk, substance dependence, or any other psychiatric condition that may compromise the ability to participate in this trial
  • abnormalities of full blood count, renal function, or hepatic function
  • Any to MRI and/or Gd, eg., any object that is reactive to strong static magnetic, pulsed-gradient fields including any metallic fragments or foreign body (eg, aneurysm clip[s], pacemakers, electronic implants, shunts)
  • Any history of cancer (as exceptions, successfully treated non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix with a \< 5% chance of recurrence within 12 months of providing informed consent are allowed.)
  • Prior therapy with (within 2 weeks before Cycle 1 Day 1)
  • Prior therapy (30 days) B-cell depleting agent (eg, anti-CD20 agents such as ocrelizumab); participant must be progressing despite therapy to be eligible
  • For Part 1: Prior therapy (6 half-lives or 30 days whichever is longer) with cladribine, glatiramer acetate, interferon β, dimethyl fumarate, methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, fingolimod, natalizumab, teriflunomide, mitoxantrone, cyclophosphamide, any other or cytotoxic therapy (other than steroids), antithymocyte globulin or similar anti-T-cell antibody therapy, or any other product
  • For Part 1: Any previous treatment with alemtuzumab, ablative stem cell transplant, or EBV T-cell therapy
  • For Part 2: Prior therapy (6 half-lives or 30 days whichever is longer) with IV immunoglobin, plasmapheresis, Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, all sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators (eg, fingolimod), glatiramer acetate, interferon β, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) activators (eg, dimethyl fumarate), methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, natalizumab, teriflunomide, mitoxantrone, cyclophosphamide, any other immunosuppressant or cytotoxic therapy (other than steroids), antithymocyte globulin or similar anti-T-cell antibody therapy, or any other investigational product
  • For Part 2: Any previous treatment with cladribine, alemtuzumab, ablative stem cell transplant, or EBV T-cell therapy
  • Unresolved reactions from previous therapies that may, in the investigator's opinion, impact the safety of the participant or the conduct of this study
  • Unwilling to use protocol specified methods
  • Women who are breastfeeding
  • Pregnancy
  • Inability or unwillingness to comply with study procedures
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Hepatitis B tests

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Sequential assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
134 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    ATA188

    Participants in Parts 1 and 2 will receive ATA188 intravenously as described in the Detailed Description.

    Biological: ATA188

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Participants in Part 2 will receive placebo matching to ATA188 intravenously as described in the Detailed Description (i.e., will receive placebo only in the first year, and thereafter will receive ATA188 for the remainder of the study).

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • BiologicalATA188

    ATA188 is being investigated as an off-the-shelf, allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy for the treatment of EBV+ progressive multiple sclerosis.

    Also known as: Epstein-Barr Virus-directed cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), EBV-CTLs, EBV-targeted T-cell

  • DrugPlacebo

    Placebo matching to ATA188

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Part 1: Incidence of adverse events

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  2. Part 1: Incidence of clinically significant changes in laboratory tests, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and vital signs

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  3. Part 1: Recommended Part 2 dose of ATA188 monotherapy

    Time frame: Day 1 to Day 35 of Cycle 1 for each participant in dose escalation part (approximately 1 year)

  4. Part 2: Percentage of participants with confirmed expanded disability status scale (EDSS) improvement at 12 months

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

Secondary outcomes

  1. Part 1: Change from baseline in EDSS score

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  2. Part 2: Percentage of participants with confirmed EDSS improvement at 15 months

    Time frame: At 15 months after the first dose of study drug

  3. Part 2: Percentage of participants with sustained disability improvement (SDI; ie, confirmed EDSS improvement or 20% decrease in timed 25-foot walk [T25W]) at 12 months

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  4. Part 2: Percentage of participants with SDI at 15 months

    Time frame: At 15 months after the first dose of study drug

  5. Part 2: Change from baseline in immunoglobulin G (IgG) index

    Time frame: At 9 months after the first dose of study drug

Other outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in cervical spinal cord volume on MRI scans

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  2. Change from baseline in whole brain volume on MRI scans

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  3. Change from baseline in number of Gd-enhancing and new or enlarging T2 lesions on brain MRI scans

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

  4. Change from baseline in IgG production

    Time frame: At 12 months after the first dose of study drug

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Study locations

31 sites
  • University of California, San Diego
    La Jolla, California 92037, United States
  • Kaiser Permanente MS Clinic Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California 90027, United States
  • Stanford University
    Palo Alto, California 94304, United States
  • University of California San Francisco
    San Francisco, California 94158, United States
  • University of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
  • Advanced Neurology
    Fort Collins, Colorado 80528, United States
  • Neurology Associates, PA-Maitland
    Maitland, Florida 32751, United States
  • University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine
    Tampa, Florida 33612, United States
  • Fort Wayne Neurological Center
    Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825, United States
  • University of Kansas Medical Center KUMC - Multiple Sclerosis MS Center
    Kansas City, Kansas 66160, United States
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70121, United States
  • Dragonfly Research
    Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481, United States
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Saint Louis, Missouri 63110, United States
  • Dent Neurologic Institute
    Amherst, New York 14226, United States
  • Columbia University Medical Center-The Neurological Institute of New York
    New York, New York 10032, United States
  • University of Rochester Medical Center - URMC
    Rochester, New York 14642, United States
  • PMG Research of Piedmont Healthcare
    Mooresville, North Carolina 28117, United States
  • University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-5127, United States
  • Premier Neurology P.C.
    Greer, South Carolina 29650, United States
  • Advanced Neurosciences Institute ANI - Franklin
    Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States
  • Vanderbilt Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center
    Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • MS Center of Greater Washington
    Vienna, Virginia 22182, United States
  • Inland Northwest Research LLC
    Spokane, Washington 99202, United States
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, United States
  • Liverpool Hospital
    Liverpool, New South Wales 2170, Australia
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Brisbane, Queensland 4029, Australia
  • Griffith University, School of Medicine
    Southport, Queensland 4222, Australia
  • Fraser Health Multiple Sclerosis Clinic
    Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 2X6, Canada
  • Unity Health Toronto/St. Michael's Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario M5B1W8, Canada
  • Recherche Sepmus Inc.
    Greenfield Park, Quebec J4V2J2, Canada
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References and documents

Publications

  • Pender MP, Csurhes PA, Smith C, Beagley L, Hooper KD, Raj M, Coulthard A, Burrows SR, Khanna R. Epstein-Barr virus-specific adoptive immunotherapy for progressive multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2014 Oct;20(11):1541-4. doi: 10.1177/1352458514521888. Epub 2014 Feb 3. PubMed 24493474 ↗
  • Pender MP, Csurhes PA, Burrows JM, Burrows SR. Defective T-cell control of Epstein-Barr virus infection in multiple sclerosis. Clin Transl Immunology. 2017 Jan 20;6(1):e126. doi: 10.1038/cti.2016.87. eCollection 2017 Jan. Erratum In: Clin Transl Immunology. 2017 Jun 16;6(6):e147. doi: 10.1038/cti.2017.25. PubMed 28197337 ↗

Individual participant data

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Ran from Oct 2017 to primary completion in Nov 2023, 72 months.

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Registered
Sep 13, 2017
First posted
Sep 14, 2017
StartActual
Oct 19, 2017
Primary completionActual
Nov 9, 2023
CompletionActual
Jan 17, 2024
Last update
Feb 23, 2024
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 23, 2024, 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
NCT03283826
Lead sponsor
Atara Biotherapeutics
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 14, 2017
Start date
Oct 19, 2017
Primary completion
Nov 9, 2023
Completion
Jan 17, 2024
Last update
Feb 23, 2024

Study contacts

Kiren Kresa-Reahl, MD
study director · Atara Biotherapeutics

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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