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Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Study of Tulisokibart (MK-7240/PRA023) in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Associated With Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD) (MK-7240-007)

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18 years of age
Both
Phase 2

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Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of tulisokibart in participants with SSc-ILD.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Has confirmed diagnosis of systemic sclerosis with onset of disease ≤ 5 years ago.
  • Has diffuse cutaneous scleroderma
  • Has systemic sclerosis related interstitial lung disease confirmed by HRCT
  • FVC ≥ 45% of predicted normal
  • Diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO)≥ 45% of predicted normal
  • If on background therapy, meets stable dosing requirements for nintedanib, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), methotrexate (MTX) OR azathioprine, and corticosteroids
  • Women of childbearing potential are eligible to participate if not pregnant or breastfeeding and either willing to use an acceptable contraceptive method or sexually abstinent
  • Able to provide written informed consent and understand and comply with the requirements of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has an airway obstruction per pulmonary function test (PFT) or clinically significant pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Has current clinical diagnosis of another inflammatory connective tissue disease
  • Has any active infections, a serious infection within the past 3 months, or chronic bacterial infection
  • Is a current smoker or smoking within 6 months of screening
  • Has any concomitant medical conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, might place them in unacceptable risk for participation in the study
  • Meets the protocol criteria for important laboratory exclusion criteria

Study details

Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, Interstitial Lung Disease

NCT05270668

Prometheus Biosciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)

17 May 2024

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