Single and Multiple Dose Escalation of PHIN-214 in Child-Pugh A and B Liver Cirrhotics

NCT ID: NCT05490888

Last Updated: 2025-09-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

74 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-03

Study Completion Date

2026-06-30

Brief Summary

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This 2-part study will evaluate PHIN-214 given as a single one-time dose (Part 1) and in multiple doses (given as daily doses for 28-days) (in Part 2). Specifically, this study evaluates PHIN-214, to determine the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic effects of PHIN-214, and to establish the maximum tolerated dose or optimal beneficial dose in patients with Child Pugh A and B Cirrhosis.

Detailed Description

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PHIN-214 action has similar actions as another medication called "terlipressin or TERLIVAZ®." Terlipressin has been shown to reduce portal hypertension, improve renal function, and induce natriuresis in cirrhotic patients with ascites without hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). It is approved in several countries including the US for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices and HRS type 1 and is usually administered using multiple IV doses given by bolus injections in the hospital.

This study is an open label, first in human study of PHIN-214. PHIN-214 is a terlipressin derivative administered subcutaneously. It is a partial V1a agonist which is designed to reduce splanchnic blood pooling and portal hypertension. A resultant increase in systemic pressure and renal arterial pressure may increase kidney perfusion and creatinine clearance.

This study will evaluate a single dose of PHIN-214 (in Part 1) and in Part 2, daily doses of PHIN-214 for up to 28-days (called multiple ascending doses) of PHIN-214 to determine the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of PHIN-214 in subjects with advanced cirrhosis.

Conditions

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Cirrhosis, Liver Liver Fibrosis Ascites Hepatic

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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single dose of PHIN-214

Participants in Part 1 will receive one dose of PHIN-214 administered subcutaneously. Dose level will be assigned in ascending doses to observe initial safety and tolerability. A Safety Committee will review information from each patient and determine the dose level for the subsequent participants.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

PHIN-214 Subcutaneous injection

Intervention Type DRUG

subcutaneous injection(s) with PHIN-214 terlipressin derivative

multiple daily dosing of PHIN-214

Participants in Part 2 will be trained to give themselves a daily dose of PHIN-214 at home by subcutaneous injection for 28-days. The dose level assigned to each participant will be determined by a Safety Committee after reviewing information from the last participants' experience and compilation of experiences on all previous participants. Dose level advancement will be guided throughout the study by the experiences and information collected from each participant.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

PHIN-214 Subcutaneous injection

Intervention Type DRUG

subcutaneous injection(s) with PHIN-214 terlipressin derivative

Interventions

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PHIN-214 Subcutaneous injection

subcutaneous injection(s) with PHIN-214 terlipressin derivative

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Terlipressin derivative

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. History of cirrhosis based on histology or a combination of clinical, radiological, or biochemical assessment and classified as Child-Pugh A or B
2. Participants may be male or female aged 18 to 75 years.
3. Body mass index (BMI) within the range 18 to 40 kg/m2 (inclusive) at screening.
4. Female participants must be non-pregnant, non-lactating, or of non-childbearing potential or using highly efficient contraception for the full duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Significant abnormalities in medical history or on physical examination, including: respiratory disease requiring therapy or history of respiratory failure, cardiovascular disease or hypertension, electrocardiogram abnormalities or history of significant EKG abnormalities.
2. History of diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or any other disorder associated with fluid or sodium imbalance.
3. Significant kidney disease
4. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) or altered mental status requiring hospitalization; variceal bleeding or upper gastrointestinal bleeding; or type 1 hepatorenal syndrome with acute kidney injury (HRS-AKI) during the previous 3 months prior to Screening.
5. Acute-on-chronic liver failure.
6. Recipient of a patent transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).
7. Known positive HIV serology confirmed by HIV viral load.
8. Subjects with acute infections, including acute viral hepatitis (subjects with chronic hepatitis B are eligible if treatment regimen is stable ≥ 3 months prior to study inclusion).
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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PharmaIN

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Cynthia C Jones

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

PharmaIN

Locations

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Arizona Liver Health

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Southern California Research Center

Coronado, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Tandem Clinical Research

Marrero, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Methodist Health System, Dallas Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

VA North Texas Healthcare System

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Texas Liver Institute

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Cynthia C Jones

Role: CONTACT

206-568-1450

Facility Contacts

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Angie Coste, FNP-C

Role: primary

480-470-4000

Kasey Seyer

Role: primary

619-522-0330

Alexis Johnson

Role: primary

504-934-8424

Amy Olofson, RN

Role: primary

507-538-6547

Keralee Morey

Role: primary

216-215-0808

Margaret Bussineau

Role: primary

215-615-3755

Crystee Cooper

Role: primary

214-947-1280

Jacqueline O'Leary, MD

Role: primary

214-857-0403

Eric Lawitz, MD

Role: primary

210-253-3426

Other Identifiers

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PHIN-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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