2 Participants Needed

Daratumumab for Hemolytic Anemia

(DARA-AIHA Trial)

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Overseen ByResearch Nurse
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Must be taking: Steroids, Rituximab
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Breakthrough TherapyThis drug has been fast-tracked for approval by the FDA given its high promise
Approved in 2 JurisdictionsThis treatment is already approved in other countries

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

A single-arm study utilizing a 6 x 4 expansion design using daratumumab SC treatment for patients with refractory Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MS

Matthew Sullivan, MD

Principal Investigator

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Adults with confirmed autoimmune hemolytic anemia who have tried steroids and rituximab without success are eligible for this trial. They must not have severe kidney failure, recent heart issues, uncontrolled medical conditions, active infections like HIV or Hepatitis B/C, certain lung diseases, end-stage liver disease, active lupus with systemic involvement, or untreated lymphoid malignancy.

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must give informed consent indicating awareness of the investigational nature of the treatment and study protocols
I am taking steroids as part of my standard treatment.
My blood cells continue to break down despite treatment or while on Prednisone.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have active Lupus affecting my organs and need treatment.
I do not have any serious uncontrolled illnesses, infections, or major heart problems.
My liver is in its final stage of disease.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive six weekly doses of subcutaneous daratumumab 1,800mg and hyaluronidase 30,000U

6 weeks
6 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including measuring daratumumab levels and anti-RBC antibody levels

12 weeks
Visits at 14 and 28 days post-treatment

Long-term follow-up

Participants are monitored for time to next treatment and overall response rate

Up to 1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Daratumumab
Trial Overview The study is testing the safety of Daratumumab/Hyaluronidase injection in patients with refractory Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. It's a single-arm trial where all participants receive the same treatment to see how well it works when other treatments haven't helped.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Daratumumab is already approved in European Union, United States for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Darzalex for:
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Approved in United States as Darzalex for:

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

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