BAY3018250 for Blood Clots

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Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Male

Trial Phase: Phase 1

Sponsor: Bayer

Disqualifiers: Bleeding disorders, Thrombosis, Easy bruising, others

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 8

Duration: 1 week

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new treatment called BAY3018250, designed to dissolve blood clots in blood vessels. Researchers aim to assess its safety and tolerability. In Part A, healthy Japanese men will receive BAY3018250 in varying doses through an infusion. Part B involves healthy men and women receiving the treatment via injection. The study seeks healthy individuals with no history of blood clots and no conditions that increase bleeding risk. As a Phase 1 trial, participants will be among the first to receive this treatment, aiding researchers in understanding its effects in people.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, since the study is for healthy participants, it's likely that you should not be on any medications that could affect your health status or the study results. Please consult with the study team for specific guidance.

Is there any evidence suggesting that BAY3018250 is likely to be safe for humans?

Research has shown that BAY3018250 is being tested for its ability to dissolve blood clots, with a primary focus on its safety and how the body processes it. In studies with healthy volunteers, researchers monitor for any side effects, which are health issues that might occur after taking the treatment.

Since BAY3018250 is in the early stages of research, its safety is still under evaluation. Researchers assess how well people tolerate it at different doses. The study uses both infusions and injections to determine the safest and most effective method. Currently, detailed safety information is limited, but testing on healthy participants helps identify potential risks before trials with individuals who have blood clot conditions.

In summary, BAY3018250 is in the early testing phase for safety. Researchers closely monitor any side effects to ensure its safe use in future studies with patients who have blood clots. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?

Unlike standard blood clot treatments like anticoagulants, which prevent new clots from forming, BAY3018250 introduces a novel approach by potentially dissolving existing clots more effectively. Researchers are excited about BAY3018250 because it is administered via infusion and injection, possibly allowing for more precise dosing and quicker action. This treatment's unique mechanism of action could offer a faster and potentially more targeted solution for patients with blood clots, setting it apart from traditional therapies.

What evidence suggests that BAY3018250 might be an effective treatment for blood clots?

Research has shown that BAY3018250 is designed to help dissolve blood clots. This treatment blocks a protein called alpha2 antiplasmin, which normally prevents clots from breaking down. By inhibiting this protein, BAY3018250 aids the body in dissolving clots more effectively. Early studies suggest that the drug could be promising for conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other clot-related issues. Although detailed human data remains limited, the drug's mechanism supports its potential to treat blood clots effectively. Participants in this trial will receive different doses of BAY3018250 or a placebo to evaluate its effectiveness and safety. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy Japanese men, and other adults aged 18 to 55 who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation. Participants must have a stable diet consistent with their Japanese heritage, not lived outside Japan for more than 10 years, and women must be postmenopausal or hysterectomized.

Inclusion Criteria

I am male.

I am Japanese, born in Japan, with Japanese ancestry, and have lived mostly in Japan without changing my diet significantly.

I am generally healthy as confirmed by a recent medical check-up.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

3 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants receive a single dose of BAY3018250 or placebo via infusion or injection, with blood and urine tests and health check-ups

1 week

1 week hospital stay

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including six follow-up visits

11 weeks

6 visits (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• BAY3018250

Trial Overview The study tests BAY3018250's safety and how it behaves in the body when given as an infusion or injection. It's aimed at treating blood clots but participants won't benefit directly; they'll receive either the drug or a placebo randomly during one hospital stay followed by several check-ups.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Dose step 2 (Part B) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a single dose of BAY3018250 dose step 2 via injection in part B.

Group II: Dose step 2 (Part A) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a single dose of BAY3018250 dose step 2 via infusion in part A.

Group III: Dose step 1 (Part A) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a single dose of BAY3018250 dose step 1 via infusion in part A.

Group IV: Placebo (Part A) Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a single dose of BAY3018250 matching placebo via infusion in part A.

Group V: Placebo (Part B) Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Participants will receive a single dose of BAY3018250 matching placebo via injection in part B.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Bayer

Lead Sponsor

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Bill Anderson

Bayer

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas, MSc in Chemical Engineering and Management from MIT

Michael Devoy

Bayer

Chief Medical Officer since 2014

MD, PhD

Published Research Related to This Trial

In a study involving 17,701 patients across 252 centers, rivaroxaban was found to significantly reduce the incidence of symptomatic thromboembolic events compared to standard thromboprophylaxis, demonstrating its superior efficacy in preventing blood clots after hip or knee surgery.

The safety profile of rivaroxaban was similar to that of standard care, with comparable rates of major bleeding events, confirming its favorable benefit-risk profile in routine clinical practice.

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A non-interventional comparison of rivaroxaban with standard of care for thromboprophylaxis after major orthopaedic surgery in 17,701 patients with propensity score adjustment. Turpie, AG., Haas, S., Kreutz, R., et al.[2015]

This study is the first to analyze real-life data on the use of rivaroxaban in 16 pediatric cancer patients aged 7.5-17 years, focusing on its safety and efficacy for treating thrombosis.

While the thrombus resolution rate was similar to previous studies, our findings revealed higher rates of thrombotic and bleeding complications, particularly in patients with relapsed or refractory cancer, indicating a need for careful monitoring in this population.

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Rivaroxaban treatment among children with cancer-associated thromboembolism: Real-world data. Barg, AA., Levy-Mendelovich, S., Gilad, O., et al.[2022]

The patient, diagnosed with polycythemia vera, initially managed with phlebotomy, later developed thrombocytosis and experienced serious complications including thromboses in the portal and superior mesenteric veins.

Intravenous anticoagulation therapy significantly improved her symptoms and liver function, leading to ongoing outpatient management with anticoagulation.

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[Superior mesenteric and portal vein thrombosis in a polycythemia vera patient with JAK2 mutation]. Araki, N., Takimoto, R., Chiba, H., et al.[2012]

Antithrombotic medications are commonly used in cancer patients for conditions like venous thromboembolism and stroke prevention, but managing these therapies during thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) poses significant challenges due to the risk of bleeding.

Recent findings suggest that aspirin may be safe for use in thrombocytopenic patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction, and that withholding anticoagulation in patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation carries a low risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism.

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Antithrombotic medication in cancer-associated thrombocytopenia: Current evidence and knowledge gaps. Leader, A., Ten Cate, H., Spectre, G., et al.[2019]

In a study of 24 pediatric liver transplant recipients, intensive anticoagulant therapy was successfully implemented, and none of the patients developed hepatic artery thrombosis, a serious complication often seen in this population.

The therapy included a combination of low-molecular-weight heparin and other agents to maintain normal antithrombin III levels, suggesting that early correction of coagulation imbalances may be an effective strategy for preventing thrombosis in children after liver transplantation.

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Prevention of hepatic artery thrombosis in pediatric liver transplantation. Hashikura, Y., Kawasaki, S., Okumura, N., et al.[2019]

Low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) like enoxaparin and fondaparinux are effective and cost-efficient in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients.

Oral anticoagulants such as dabigatran and rivaroxaban are also approved in the EU for preventing VTE in adults undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgeries, providing additional options for patient care.

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Anticoagulation with {blacktriangledown}dabigatran or{blacktriangledown}rivaroxaban. [2015]

Apixaban is effective for treating venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients, demonstrating significant efficacy in reducing the risk of recurrent blood clots.

The study highlights the safety of apixaban, showing a favorable bleeding risk profile compared to traditional anticoagulants, making it a suitable option for cancer patients at risk of VTE.

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In cancer-associated VTE, apixaban was noninferior to dalteparin for recurrence and did not increase major bleeding. Riaz, IB., Marshall, AL., Badgett, RG.[2020]

In a study of 125 patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia, treatment with romiplostim significantly reduced bleeding-related episodes (BREs) by 56% compared to placebo, highlighting its efficacy in preventing bleeding in patients with severe thrombocytopenia.

The new composite endpoint for assessing BREs, which includes both actual bleeding events and the use of rescue medications, proved to be a valuable tool for understanding treatment effects and may improve future clinical trial assessments of bleeding risks.

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A novel approach to the evaluation of bleeding-related episodes in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Weitz, I., Sanz, MA., Henry, D., et al.[2016]

In myeloproliferative disorders like polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia, elevated haematocrit is a well-known risk factor for thrombosis, while thrombocytosis has not been definitively linked to increased thrombotic risk in essential thrombocythaemia.

Recent studies indicate that treatments such as hydroxyurea and aspirin are effective in managing these conditions, highlighting their therapeutic value in reducing thrombotic and bleeding risks.

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Thrombosis and haemorrhage in polycythaemia vera and essential thrombocythaemia. Elliott, MA., Tefferi, A.[2013]

Abelacimab has been shown to be effective in preventing venous thromboembolism, as demonstrated in a clinical study, although specific details about the number of participants and study duration are not provided in the abstract.

The study suggests that abelacimab may offer a new therapeutic option for patients at risk of venous thromboembolism, potentially improving safety and efficacy compared to existing treatments.

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Post-TKA abelacimab reduced VTE at 8 to 12 d compared with enoxaparin. Dunn, AS.[2022]

Surgical thrombectomy was performed on 17 out of 18 patients with severe acute DVT, leading to significant improvements in limb edema and arterial pulsation, with a 94.1% follow-up rate over an average of 34 months.

Despite one patient dying post-surgery, the majority experienced relief from symptoms, indicating that surgical thrombectomy is an effective treatment for severe acute DVT, although there were some cases of recurrence and complications.

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[Treatment of severe acute deep venous thrombosis in lower extremity]. Gu, YQ., Zhang, J., Qi, LX., et al.[2019]

In a phase-2 trial involving 30 patients with confirmed deep venous thrombosis, treatment with the low molecular weight heparin fragment CY 222 resulted in a significant reduction of clinical symptoms in 93% of patients.

Phlebographic assessments showed that 37% of patients experienced more than 75% lysis of the thrombus, indicating that CY 222 is effective in promoting vascular clearing, although 6.6% of patients had worsened thrombosis.

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Treatment of deep venous thrombosis with a very low molecular weight heparin fragment (CY 222). Janvier, G., Winnock, S., Dugrais, G., et al.[2018]

In a meta-analysis of 12 clinical trials involving 12,195 patients, apixaban was found to significantly reduce the risk of major bleeding events (RR 0.56) and total bleeding events (RR 0.81) compared to enoxaparin in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty.

No significant differences in bleeding events were observed between rivaroxaban and enoxaparin for knee arthroplasty, and both drugs showed similar safety profiles in hip arthroplasty, indicating that apixaban may be a safer option for knee surgery patients.

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Apixaban and rivaroxaban safety after hip and knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. Alves, C., Batel-Marques, F., Macedo, AF.[2015]

Two young patients with chronic Budd-Chiari syndrome were successfully treated with mesocaval shunts and are doing well post-surgery, indicating that this surgical intervention can be effective for managing this condition.

The first case highlights a unique combination of risk factors, including the use of oral contraceptives, polycythaemia rubra vera, and high anti-cardiolipin antibodies, contributing to hypercoagulability in Budd-Chiari syndrome.

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[Oral contraceptives and blood diseases are the most common causes of Budd-Chiari syndrome]. Almer, S., Bodemar, G., Rydén, BO., et al.[2016]

Fondaparinux, a selective factor Xa inhibitor, has been shown to significantly reduce thrombotic events in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery, based on a comprehensive evaluation involving over 7000 participants across four phase III trials.

Its superior efficacy is likely due to its mechanism of selectively inhibiting factor Xa and its predictable pharmacokinetics, making it a promising option for preventing venous thromboembolism in at-risk populations.

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Optimizing prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism. Turpie, AG.[2018]

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