PLS240 for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
(PATH-2 Trial)
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+75 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Pathalys Pharma
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a medication called PLS240 to help people with severe kidney disease who are on dialysis and have a related gland problem. The study will check if PLS240 can safely manage their condition by controlling certain hormones and minerals in their blood. Patients will be monitored over time.
Eligibility Criteria
Adults aged 18-80 on hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease with secondary hyperparathyroidism can join. They must have specific levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium, stable doses of certain medications, and agree to contraception if applicable. Excluded are those with primary hyperparathyroidism, recent heart issues or seizures, certain cancers within the last two years, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, and anyone who's been in other drug trials recently.Inclusion Criteria
I am a woman who cannot become pregnant or will avoid pregnancy during the study.
Voluntarily given written informed consent to participate in this study
I am a man willing to use effective birth control and not donate sperm during and for 2 weeks after treatment.
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Exclusion Criteria
Continues to meet Exclusion Criterion #5
I or my family have a history of long QT syndrome.
I am scheduled for a kidney transplant from a living donor during the study.
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Placebo (Placebo)
- PLS240 (Calcimimetic Agent)
Trial OverviewThe trial tests PLS240's effectiveness and safety against a placebo in patients undergoing hemodialysis due to severe kidney disease causing high parathyroid hormone levels. It has two phases: a double-blind phase where participants get either PLS240 or placebo randomly for 27 weeks; followed by an open-label extension where all receive PLS240 for another 26 weeks.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Open-Label Extension Phase PLS240Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
After completion of the Double-Blind Phase, all participants will have the opportunity to enroll in the 26 week Open-Label extension, where they will receive PLS240.
Group II: Double-Blind Phase PLS240Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Double-Blind Phase PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Site Number: USA049-2Northridge, CA
Site Number: USA053-2Charlotte, NC
Site Number: USA002-2Hollywood, FL
Site Number: USA052-2Victorville, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pathalys PharmaLead Sponsor
Launch TherapeuticsCollaborator