PLS240 for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

(PATH-2 Trial)

Recruiting at 75 trial locations

Overseen By Pathalys Clinical Trials

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 3

Sponsor: Pathalys Pharma

Pivotal Trial (Near Approval) This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval

Prior Safety Data This treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 0

412 Participants Needed

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.

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.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Placebo
• PLS240

Trial Overview The 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

Group I: Open-Label Extension Phase PLS240 Experimental Treatment 1 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 PLS240 Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group III: Double-Blind Phase Placebo Placebo Group 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Pathalys Pharma

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

770+

Launch Therapeutics

Collaborator

Trials

2

Recruited

770+