Trial Outcomes & Findings for Elotuzumab in Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) (NCT NCT04918147)

NCT ID: NCT04918147

Last Updated: 2026-02-05

Results Overview

The severity of AEs were classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Results posted on

2026-02-05

Participant Flow

Three study sites were activated in the United States, beginning in October 2021. A total of nine participants were screened from October 2021 to October 2023 at two sites. Six participants were enrolled in Cohort 1a. Two participants were enrolled in Cohort 1b; enrollment in Cohort 1b was terminated early No participants were enrolled in Part 2.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Overall Study
STARTED
6
2
Overall Study
COMPLETED
6
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Overall Study
Disease flare as defined in protocol
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Elotuzumab in Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Total
n=8 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=25 Participants
2 Participants
n=26 Participants
4 Participants
n=51 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
4 Participants
n=51 Participants
Age, Continuous
63.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.27 • n=25 Participants
56.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.00 • n=26 Participants
61.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.42 • n=51 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=25 Participants
2 Participants
n=26 Participants
3 Participants
n=51 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
5 Participants
n=51 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants
n=25 Participants
2 Participants
n=26 Participants
8 Participants
n=51 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=25 Participants
2 Participants
n=26 Participants
3 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
5 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
5 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=25 Participants
0 Participants
n=26 Participants
0 Participants
n=51 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
6 Participants
n=25 Participants
2 Participants
n=26 Participants
8 Participants
n=51 Participants
IgG4-Related Disease Responder Index (IgG4-RD RI) Total Activity Score
9.3 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.01 • n=25 Participants
7.0 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.24 • n=26 Participants
8.8 Scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.20 • n=51 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The severity of AEs were classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants in Each Cohort Who Experience at Least One Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Event (AE).
5 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The severity of AEs was classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants Who Experience at Least One Grade 2 or Higher Adverse Event (AE).
6 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The number of AEs classified as infections that were Grade 3 or higher. The severity of AEs was classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants With a Grade 3 or Higher Infection
3 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The number of participants with malignancies reported as AEs. The severity of AEs was classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants Who Experience a Malignancy.
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

Hepatotoxicity is defined as an increase in the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) to elevations three times the upper limit of normal.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants Who Experience a Hepatotoxicity
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

An adverse event (AE) is considered "serious" if, in the view of either the investigator or sponsor, it results in any of the following outcomes (21 CFR 312.32(a)): 1\. Death. 2. Life-threatening event: An AE is considered "life-threatening" if, in the view of either the investigator or Sponsor, its occurrence places the participant at immediate risk of death. It does not include an AE that, had it occurred in a more severe form, might have caused death. 3. Inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization. 4. Persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct normal life functions. 5. Congenital anomaly or birth defect. 6. Important medical events that may not result in death, be life threatening, or require hospitalization may be considered serious when, based upon appropriate medical judgment, they may jeopardize the participant and may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants Who Experience a Serious Adverse Event
4 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 hours post treatment infusion

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The number of participants with infusion reactions reported as AEs. Infusion reactions are defined as any adverse reaction within 24 hours of infusion which are Grade 2 or higher events and at least possibly related to study drug. The severity of AEs was classified using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants Who Experience Infusion Reactions
1 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The IgG4-RD RI detects change in disease activity and identifies improvements/worsening in the same or different organ systems. It encompasses more than 25 organs/sites and records the following for each organ/site: (i) activity trend (through a 0-3 \[normal/resolved - worsening\] organ/site score); (ii) presence of symptoms due to active disease; (iii) need for urgent care; (iv) presence of damage; and (v) presence of symptoms due to damage. The final activity score at each visit is obtained by summing all organ/site scores (i) and by doubling items needing urgent care (iii). Higher scores represent greater (i.e. worse) disease activity. % improvement in the IgG4-RD RI = 100 x ( (Baseline IgG4-RD RI Activity Score - Week 24 IgG4-RD RI Activity Score) / Baseline IgG4-RD RI Activity Score). Participants who use glucocorticoids/immunosuppressants beyond that permitted by protocol, or who experience a disease flare before 24 weeks will be defined as achieving no disease response (0%).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
The Percent of Participants That Reach the Following Threshold Levels of IgG4-Related Disease Responder Index (IgG4-RD RI) Improvement at 24 Weeks: 50% and 75%.
50% Improvement
2 Participants
0 Participants
The Percent of Participants That Reach the Following Threshold Levels of IgG4-Related Disease Responder Index (IgG4-RD RI) Improvement at 24 Weeks: 50% and 75%.
75% Improvement
2 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

IgG4-Related Disease flare was defined as recurrence of disease activity such that additional immunosuppressive therapy beyond the trial protocol is indicated. Such additional therapy may include glucocorticoids or alternative immunosuppressive agents. At the time of a potential disease flare, investigators documented the features of the disease flare in each involved organ, including laboratory evaluations, radiology studies, and other procedures (e.g., biopsy). Disease flares were reported as adverse events.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Number of Participants With Disease Flares
4 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24 and 48

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The Physician Global Assessment of the participant's current disease activity was recorded on a 100 mm linear horizontal visual analog scale, where the left hand extreme of the line is considered "Very Good" (0 mm, symptom free and no IgG4-RD symptoms) and the right hand extreme is considered "Very Bad" (100 mm, maximum IgG4-RD activity). Only active disease (as opposed to damage) is considered in the scoring. Change was calculated as the value at Week 12, 24 or 48 minus the value at Baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Change From Baseline in Physician Global Assessment
Week 12
3.0 millimeter
Standard Deviation 24.04
Change From Baseline in Physician Global Assessment
Week 24
-18.5 millimeter
Standard Deviation 15.60
Change From Baseline in Physician Global Assessment
Week 48
-30.0 millimeter
Standard Deviation 17.32

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Weeks 12, 24 and 48

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

The Patient Global Assessment of the participant's current disease activity was recorded on a 100 mm linear horizontal visual analog scale, where the left hand extreme of the line is considered "Very Good" (0 mm, symptom free and no IgG4-RD symptoms) and the right hand extreme is considered "Very Bad" (100 mm, maximum IgG4-RD activity). Change was calculated as the value at Week 12, 24 or 48 minus the value at Baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Change From Baseline in Patient Global Assessment
Week 12
-15.0 millimeter
Standard Deviation 32.53
Change From Baseline in Patient Global Assessment
Week 24
18.8 millimeter
Standard Deviation 40.53
Change From Baseline in Patient Global Assessment
Week 48
17.0 millimeter
Standard Deviation 34.04

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Screening and Week 24

Population: The safety population includes all participants who received any amount of investigational product.

An assessment of damage caused by IgG4-RD in each affected organ is part of the Responder Index. The IgG4-RD RI encompasses more than 25 organs/sites and records the following set of information for each organ/site: (i) activity trend (through a 0-3 \[normal/resolved - worsening\] organ/site score); (ii) presence of symptoms due to active disease; (iii) need for urgent care; (iv) presence of damage; and (v) presence of symptoms due to damage. Activity and damage are considered separately from the standpoint of scoring, because only disease activity can be expected to respond to treatment. Damage is defined as organ dysfunction that has occurred as a result of IgG4-RD and is considered permanent. The total damage score at each visit is defined as the total number of damaged organs and can range from 0 (no damage) to more than 26 (severe damage).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 Participants
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Disease-Related Damage, as Measured by the Damage Section of the IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) Responder Index.
Screening
1.3 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.21
0 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 0
Disease-Related Damage, as Measured by the Damage Section of the IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) Responder Index.
Week 24
1.5 Scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.52

Adverse Events

Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 participants at risk
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 participants at risk
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Infections and infestations
COVID-19
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip fracture
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cohort 1a: Elotuzumab, 1-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=6 participants at risk
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Days 0, 7, 14, 21. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Cohort 1b: Elotuzumab, 12-Month Regimen + Prednisone Taper
n=2 participants at risk
Elotuzumab was administered open label as an intravenous infusion, 10 mg/kg (based on participant's actual weight), on Day 0 and Weeks 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40. Pre-medication with methylprednisolone, diphenhydramine, acetominophen, and an H2 blocker (famotidine or equivalent) occurred prior to each elotuzumab infusion. Participants also received a standardized prednisone taper, starting at either 40 mg orally daily or 30 mg orally based on doses received during the screening period. This was tapered to discontinuation over a 10-week period.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion related reaction
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Investigations
Blood albumin decreased
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Investigations
Blood potassium increased
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Investigations
Glomerular filtration rate decreased
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bone cyst
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Endocrine disorders
Cushing's syndrome
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Immune system disorders
Immunoglobulin G4 related disease
66.7%
4/6 • Number of events 4 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
100.0%
2/2 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Immune system disorders
Secondary immunodeficiency
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
Infections and infestations
COVID-19
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.
0.00%
0/2 • Up to Week 48 post treatment initiation.

Additional Information

Director, Clinical Research Operations Program

DAIT/NIAID

Phone: 301-594-7669

Results disclosure agreements

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