Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of eplontersen compared to placebo on the reduction of serum TTR concentration and long-term safety in Chinese participants with hereditary or wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Must have given written informed consent (signed and dated) and any authorizations required by local law and be able to comply with all study requirements.
2. 20 to 90 years of age (inclusive).
3. Females: must be non-pregnant and non-lactating and either:
   1. surgically sterile (e.g., tubal occlusion, hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral oophorectomy);
   2. post-menopausal (defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea in females > 55 years of age or, in females ≤ 55 years, 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea without an alternative medical cause and FSH levels in the post-menopausal range for the laboratory involved);
   3. abstinent* or,
   4. if engaged in sexual relations of child-bearing potential, agree to use 1 highly effective contraceptive method from the time of signing the informed consent form until at least 24 weeks after the last dose of study intervention (eplontersen or placebo).

             Males must be surgically sterile or abstinent*; if engaged in sexual relations with a
             female of child-bearing potential, the participant must be using an acceptable
             contraceptive method from the time of signing the informed consent form until at least
             24 weeks after the last dose of study intervention.
             A highly effective method of contraception is defined as one that results in a low
             failure rate (i.e., less than 1% per year) when used consistently and correctly, such
             as implants, injectables, hormonal methods etc.
             *Abstinence is only acceptable as true abstinence, i.e., when this is in line with the
             preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar,
             ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation methods), declaration of abstinence for the
             duration of a trial and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception.
          4. Willing to be genetically tested for mutations in the TTR gene before study
             intervention administration, if it was not done before.
          5. Amyloid deposits in cardiac or non-cardiac tissue confirmed by Congo Red (or
             equivalent) staining OR technetium scintigraphy (99mTc-3,3-diphosphono-1,2
             propanodicarboxylic acid [DPD-Tc], 99m Tc-pyrophosphate [PYP-Tc], or
             99mTc-hydroxymethylene-diphosphonate [HMDP-Tc]) with Grade 2 or 3 cardiac uptake in
             the absence of abnormal light chains ratio, centrally confirmed.
          6. End-diastolic interventricular septum thickness of > 12 mm on screening
             echocardiogram.
          7. Medical history of HF secondary to hereditary or wild-type ATTR-CM with at least:
               1. prior hospitalization for HF, which may include hospitalization for arrhythmia or
                  pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator placement, or
               2. symptoms and signs of volume overload or elevated intracardiac pressure that
                  requires treatment with diuretics other than mineralocorticoid receptor
                  antagonists for clinical stabilization.
          8. Screening NT-proBNP ≥ 600 pg/mL(≥ 1200 pg/mL for participants with atrial
             fibrillation) by central lab.
          9. New York Heart Association (NYHA) class I-III.
         10. 6-Minute Walk Distance ≥ 100 meters.
         11. If on medical treatment for HF on stable dosage regimen for at least 2 weeks prior to
             randomization.
         12. Willing to adhere to vitamin A supplementation per protocol.
        Exclusion Criteria:
        Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:
          1. Acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina, stroke, TIA, coronary revascularization,
             cardiac device implantation, cardiac valve repair, or major surgery within 3 months
             prior or during screening.
          2. Hospitalization or urgent visit to emergency department/emergency room for worsening
             of HF with discharge date within 4 weeks prior to or during screening.
          3. Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP > 160 mmHg or diastolic BP > 100 mmHg).
          4. Uncontrolled clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia, per investigator's assessment
             (e.g., no pacemaker, although indicated).
          5. Severe uncorrected cardiac valvular disease.
          6. Cardiomyopathy not primarily caused by ATTR-CM, for example, cardiomyopathy due to
             hypertension, valvular heart disease, or ischemic heart disease.
          7. Screening laboratory results as follows, or any other clinically significant
             abnormalities in screening laboratory values that would render a participant
             unsuitable for inclusion, per investigator's assessment.
               1. Alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) > 2.0 × ULN.
               2. Total bilirubin ≥ 2.0 × ULN (participants with total bilirubin ≥ 2.0 × ULN may be
                  allowed on study if indirect bilirubin only is elevated, ALT/AST is not greater
                  than the ULN and known to have Gilbert's disease OR if, in the opinion of the
                  investigator, the bilirubin abnormality is deemed not clinically significant,
                  pending proper follow-up with the local specialist and discussion with Medical
                  Monitor).
               3. Platelets < 125 × 109/L.
               4. Urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 750 mg/g. In the event of UPCR above this
                  threshold ineligibility may be confirmed by a repeat random spot UPCR UPCR ≥ 750
                  mg/g.
               5. Positive test for blood (including trace) on urinalysis that is subsequently
                  confirmed with urine microscopy showing > 5 red blood cells per high power field
                  and is related to glomerulopathies. In women, this exclusion criterion must be
                  assessed outside of menstrual period. If in the opinion of the investigator the
                  hematuria is not considered related to glomerulopathies the participant may be
                  considered eligible, pending proper follow-up and a discussion with the Medical
                  Monitor. Participants with history of bladder cancer must have been treated with
                  curative intent and have not presented recurrence within the prior 5 years.
               6. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 at screening (CKD
                  EPI formula [Levey et al. 2009]). If the eGFR is thought to be underestimated,
                  the CKD EPI creatinine-cystatin C equation can be used for confirmation (Inker et
                  al. 2012).
               7. Abnormal thyroid function tests with clinical significance per investigator's
                  judgement.
               8. Serum retinol level at screening < Lower Limit of Normal (LLN). Unless, after
                  ophthalmologist consultation, the investigator considers the retinol level below
                  LLN not clinical relevant. In this case the participant may be considered to be
                  eligible, pending a discussion with the Medical Monitor. (This criterion does not
                  apply to ATTRv-CM patients with known mutation at the position 84 [e.g.,
                  Ile84Ser]).
               9. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) > 9.5%.
          8. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and/or alterations in
             immunoglobulin FLC ratio, unless fat, bone marrow, or heart biopsy confirming the
             absence of light chain and the presence of TTR protein by mass spectrometry or
             immunoelectron microscopy. For participants with CKD and without presence of
             monoclonal protein in blood and urine, the acceptable FLC ratio is 0.26 to 2.25.
             Results different from that may be discussed with local hematologist, investigator and
             Medical Monitor if the risks associated with the biopsy outweigh the benefits.
          9. Active infection requiring systemic antiviral or antimicrobial therapy that will not
             be completed prior to Study Day 1.
         10. Known history of or positive test for HIV (as evidenced by positive tests for HIV
             antibody), hepatitis C (as evidenced by positive tests for HCV antibody and HCV RNA)
             or hepatitis B (as evidenced by a positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen).
         11. History of bleeding, diathesis or coagulopathy (e.g., liver cirrhosis, hematologic
             malignancy, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, congenital disorders such as
             hemophilia A, B, and Von Willebrand disease).
         12. If receiving oral anticoagulants (except vitamin K antagonists), the dose must have
             been stable for 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention and regular
             monitoring must be performed, per clinical practice during the study. If the
             participant is receiving vitamin K antagonists (e.g., warfarin) INR should be in
             therapeutic range, as established by the investigator, for 4 weeks prior to the first
             dose.
         13. Malignancy within 5 years, except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin,
             melanoma in situ, prostate carcinoma grade group 1, breast ductal carcinoma in situ,
             or carcinoma in situ of the cervix. Participants with a history of other malignancies
             who have been treated with curative intent and without recurrence within 5 years may
             also be eligible per investigator's judgment.
         14. Prior liver or heart transplant, and/or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) or
             anticipated liver transplant or LVAD within 1 year after randomization.
         15. Karnofsky performance status of ≤ 50%.
         16. Known Light chain/Primary Amyloidosis.
         17. Known leptomeningeal amyloidosis.
         18. Known history of multiple myeloma.
         19. Treatment with another investigational drug and/or biological agent within 1 month of
             screening, or 5 half-lives of investigational agent, whichever is longer.
         20. Current or previous treatment with Tegsedi™ (inotersen) or Onpattro™ (patisiran) or
             other oligonucleotide or RNA therapeutic (including siRNA; does not apply to COVID 19
             mRNA vaccinations).
         21. Current treatment with diflunisal, doxycycline with or without ursodeoxycholic acid,
             and/or non-dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (e.g., verapamil, diltiazem).
             Participants receiving any of these agents must respect a wash-out period of 14 days
             before randomization.
         22. Unwillingness or inability to comply with study procedures, including follow-up, as
             specified by this protocol, or unwillingness to cooperate fully with the investigator.
             For completing PRO assessments, participants who are unable to read (e.g., are blind
             or are illiterate) should be excluded from participating in this trial.
         23. Other physical, social, or psychological conditions including illicit drug or alcohol
             use, which, in the opinion of the investigator would make the participant unsuitable
             for inclusion, or could interfere with the participant participating in or completing
             the study.