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AG-946 for Sickle Cell Anemia

Phase 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participant is a healthy male or a female of nonchildbearing potential aged 18 to 55 years inclusive at the time of consent;
Participant has a bodyweight ≥50 kilograms (kg) and body mass index ≥18.5 and ≤32 kilograms per square meter (kg/m^2) at screening;
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up sad: up to day 13; mad: up to day 49; scd: up to day 56
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Study Summary

This trial is studying the safety and tolerability of AG-946 in healthy volunteers and participants with sickle cell disease, as well as the effect of food on AG-946 in healthy volunteers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 18-55 and those with sickle cell disease (SCD) aged 18-70. Participants must be non-smokers, in good health, understand the study, and agree to use contraception. Those with SCD should have stable medication doses and adequate organ function. Exclusions include recent surgery, certain medical conditions or drug use that could affect results.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
AG-946 is being tested for safety and effectiveness in both healthy volunteers through single/multiple dose trials and participants with SCD in an open-label part of the study. The trial will explore how AG-946 behaves inside the body (pharmacokinetics) and its impact on the disease (pharmacodynamics).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, common ones may include digestive issues, headaches, fatigue or allergic reactions. Side effects can vary based on individual responses to AG-946.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a healthy adult between 18 and 55 years old and cannot become pregnant.
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I weigh at least 50 kg and my BMI is between 18.5 and 32.
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I am in good health with normal medical exams and tests.
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I agree to either abstain from sex or use contraception for 90 days after my last treatment dose.
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I am between 18 and 55 years old and cannot have children.
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I understand the study and can give my consent.
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I weigh at least 50 kg and my BMI is between 18.5 and 32.
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I agree not to donate sperm during and for 3 months after the study.
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I have been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.
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I must take at least 0.8 mg of folic acid daily for the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~sad: up to day 13; mad: up to day 49; scd: up to day 56
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and sad: up to day 13; mad: up to day 49; scd: up to day 56 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
SAD and MAD: Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One AE Related to the Study Drug
SAD and MAD: Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event (AE), by Severity
SAD and MAD: Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Serious Adverse Event (SAE)
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Secondary outcome measures
Area Under the Effect Curve (AUEC) from Time zero to t for 2,3-DPG and ATP
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve from Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-t), Time Curve from Time Zero to Infinity (AUC0-∞), and Time Curve from Time Zero to Time tau Over the Dosing Interval (AUC0-τ) for AG-946
Changes in the Concentration of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) and Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in Whole Blood
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Part 3: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) PhaseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive a range of selected ascending doses of AG-946, orally, QD or using an alternative dosing regimen for 28 days.
Group II: Part 2: Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) PhaseExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive a range of doses of AG-946 or placebo, orally, once daily (QD) for 14 days or using an alternative dosing regimen for up to 28 days under fasted conditions.
Group III: Part 1: Single Ascending Dose (SAD) PhaseExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive a range of doses of AG-946 or placebo, orally, once on Day 1. AG-946 will be given under fasted or fed conditions.

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Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Lead Sponsor
52 Previous Clinical Trials
4,078 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

AG-946 (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04536792 — Phase 1
Healthy Subjects Research Study Groups: Part 2: Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Phase, Part 3: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Phase, Part 1: Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Phase
Healthy Subjects Clinical Trial 2023: AG-946 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04536792 — Phase 1
AG-946 (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04536792 — Phase 1
Healthy Subjects Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04536792 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there currently any openings to join this clinical trial?

"That is accurate. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial which was initiated on July 10th 2020 has been actively recruiting since then and currently requires 64 patients at 8 distinct sites."

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What is the current scale of participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively looking for participants and was first advertised in July 10th 2020 with its most recent update being released November 30th 2022. 64 patients must be recruited from 8 different locations."

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How many healthcare centers are administering the experiment?

"This medical research is taking place at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Boston Medical Centre and Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - USOR in the cities of Pittsburgh, Boston and Dallas respectively, plus 8 other sites across America."

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To whom is this clinical trial open?

"This clinical trial is looking for 64 people within the age range of 18 to 70 with anemia and sickle cell. Additionally, participants must meet specific requirements including: being able to complete all assessments and procedures; having a bodyweight greater than 50 kilograms (kg) and Body Mass Index between 18.5 kg/m^2 - 32 kg/m^2; no clinically significant deviations from normal in their medical history, physical examination, vital signs or ECG results; abstaining or using contraception up to 90 days after last dose of treatment if male participant; non-smoker who has not used nicotine products for at least 3 months"

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Has AG-946 been given clearance by the FDA?

"As Phase 1 trials are typically conducted to assess safety, our team at Power judged AG-946's safety as a 1 due to the limited data available related to its efficacy."

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Is the age of 65 an eligibility criterion for this experiment?

"This clinical trial has a minimum age requirement of 18 years and an upper bound of 70 for participant eligibility."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Massachusetts
California
Texas
What site did they apply to?
University of California San Diego
PPD Development, LP
University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston
Other
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

To help others like me. I try to give back by doing medical studies to help people survive.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
I am very proud to be a healthy subject with no prior surgeries, not of child bearing age, on no medications, no health conditions or known allergies. I want to help people.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of California San Diego: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
~27 spots leftby Apr 2025