Mirikizumab for Crohn's Disease

(VIVID-2 Trial)

Recruiting at714 trial locations

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 3

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company

No Placebo Group

Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

Prior Safety Data

Approved in 4 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial is testing mirikizumab to see if it can help people with Crohn's disease feel better over a long time and ensure it is safe. The drug works by reducing gut inflammation.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. Please consult with the trial coordinators for more details.

What data supports the idea that Mirikizumab for Crohn's Disease is an effective treatment?

The available research does not provide any data on Mirikizumab for Crohn's Disease. Instead, it focuses on other treatments for different conditions, such as colorectal cancer and gastric cancer. Therefore, there is no information here to support the effectiveness of Mirikizumab for Crohn's Disease. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What safety data exists for Mirikizumab in treating Crohn's Disease?

The safety of Mirikizumab for Crohn's Disease has been evaluated in a randomized Phase 2 study, which investigated its safety and efficacy in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's Disease. Additionally, Mirikizumab has been studied in Phase II and III trials for ulcerative colitis, which may provide relevant safety data due to the similar nature of these conditions. However, specific safety data for Crohn's Disease from these studies is not detailed in the provided abstracts. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Is the drug Mirikizumab a promising treatment for Crohn's Disease?

Yes, Mirikizumab is a promising drug for Crohn's Disease. It has shown effectiveness in treating similar conditions like psoriasis and ulcerative colitis. It has been approved in Japan for ulcerative colitis, indicating its potential for Crohn's Disease as well. ^{6 7 8 11 12}

Research Team

Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 9 AM -5 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)

Principal Investigator

Eli Lilly and Company

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people who have Crohn's disease and completed previous studies (NCT02891226 or NCT03926130). Women must follow contraception rules. People with new risks like cancer, known allergies to mirikizumab, severe reactions in past trials, pregnancy, certain infections like hepatitis or HIV/AIDS can't join.

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have completed study I6T-MC-AMAG (NCT02891226) or study I6T-MC-AMAM (NCT03926130)

I am following the required birth control measures.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have significant infections like hepatitis B/C, HIV/AIDS, or active TB.

I am not allergic to mirikizumab or similar medications.

Participants with a history of active TB with documentation of treatment by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and/or World Health Organization (WHO) criteria prior to the originator study are not excluded from the study

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Mirikizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies)

Trial Overview The study tests the long-term effects and safety of a drug called Mirikizumab on individuals with Crohn's disease. It aims to see how well it works over an extended period following earlier trials.

Participant Groups

Group I: Mirikizumab SC Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Mirikizumab given subcutaneously (SC).

Group II: Mirikizumab IV and SC Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Mirikizumab given intravenously (IV) and SC.

Mirikizumab is already approved in Canada, Japan for the following indications:

Approved in Canada as Omvoh for:

• Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

Approved in Japan as Omvoh for:

• Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Eli Lilly and Company

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,708

Recruited

3,720,000+

Dr. Daniel Skovronsky

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from Harvard Medical School

David A. Ricks

Eli Lilly and Company

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

BSc from Purdue University, MBA from Indiana University

Findings from Research

The combination of tivozanib and everolimus was well tolerated in a phase II study, achieving a 50% rate of stable disease in patients with refractory, metastatic colorectal cancer, indicating its potential efficacy.

Patients who experienced grade 1+ hypertension while on treatment had significantly better outcomes, with higher rates of stable disease (65.2%) and longer overall survival (10.6 months), suggesting that hypertension may be a positive response indicator.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Multicenter phase II study of tivozanib (AV-951) and everolimus (RAD001) for patients with refractory, metastatic colorectal cancer. Wolpin, BM., Ng, K., Zhu, AX., et al.[2021]

In a phase II trial involving treatment-naïve patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, tivozanib combined with mFOLFOX6 showed comparable progression-free survival (PFS) to bevacizumab with mFOLFOX6, but did not demonstrate superior efficacy, leading to the study's discontinuation.

The safety profile of tivozanib/mFOLFOX6 was tolerable and similar to that of bevacizumab/mFOLFOX6, with adverse events consistent with previous studies, while low levels of neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) may indicate a potential predictive biomarker for tivozanib's effectiveness.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

BATON-CRC: A Phase II Randomized Trial Comparing Tivozanib Plus mFOLFOX6 with Bevacizumab Plus mFOLFOX6 in Stage IV Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Benson, AB., Kiss, I., Bridgewater, J., et al.[2018]

In a study involving 256 matched patients (128 receiving fruquintinib and 128 receiving other TKIs), fruquintinib significantly increased median progression-free survival (PFS) to 3.71 months compared to 2.49 months for other TKIs, indicating its efficacy as a third-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Subgroup analyses revealed that fruquintinib provided notable PFS benefits for patients with specific characteristics, such as those who had undergone two or three prior chemotherapy regimens and those with rectal or left-sided tumors, suggesting that it may be particularly effective for certain patient profiles.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A multi-center effectiveness comparison study of fruquintinib with constructed external control cohort of other targeted kinase inhibitors using real-world data in third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Jin, Y., Li, J., Shen, L., et al.[2022]

In a 4-week randomized trial involving 396 renal transplant recipients, switching from mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) showed a trend towards improved gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, with 62% of EC-MPS patients meeting the primary efficacy outcome compared to 55% of MMF patients, although this difference was not statistically significant.

EC-MPS was particularly effective in reducing indigestion symptoms and showed significant benefits in specific subgroups, including patients with diabetes and those on steroids, suggesting that EC-MPS may be a better option for certain patients experiencing GI issues post-transplant.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium versus mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplant recipients experiencing gastrointestinal intolerance: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study. Langone, AJ., Chan, L., Bolin, P., et al.[2022]

In the Phase III REGARD trial, ramucirumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting VEGFR2, improved median overall survival in patients with refractory metastatic gastric cancer to 5.2 months compared to 3.8 months for placebo, indicating its efficacy as a treatment option.

The study highlights the need for multi-target approaches to angiogenesis and predictive biomarkers to enhance patient selection for anti-angiogenic therapies, suggesting ongoing research in optimizing treatment strategies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Targeted inhibition of VEGF receptor 2: an update on ramucirumab. Clarke, JM., Hurwitz, HI.[2023]

In a study of 191 patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease, mirikizumab significantly improved endoscopic response at Week 12 compared to placebo, with the highest response rate observed in the 1000 mg group (43.8%).

Mirikizumab demonstrated durable efficacy, maintaining a high endoscopic response rate of around 58.5% at Week 52, while the safety profile was comparable to placebo, indicating it is a promising treatment option for Crohn's disease.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in a Randomized Phase 2 Study of Patients With Crohn's Disease. Sands, BE., Peyrin-Biroulet, L., Kierkus, J., et al.[2022]

In phase 3 studies (LUCENT-1 and LUCENT-2) involving 1162 patients with moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis, mirikizumab significantly improved quality of life outcomes, including scores on the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey.

Mirikizumab-treated patients showed higher rates of achieving response and remission in quality of life measures compared to placebo, indicating its efficacy in enhancing overall well-being in patients with ulcerative colitis.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Mirikizumab Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Moderately-to-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis: Results From the Phase 3 LUCENT-1 Induction and LUCENT-2 Maintenance Studies. Sands, BE., Feagan, BG., Hunter Gibble, T., et al.[2023]

Vedolizumab, a gut-selective integrin blocker for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, showed a similar rate of serious adverse events (35.9%) compared to anti-TNF drugs (32.1%) in a study analyzing 499 reports for vedolizumab and 119,620 for anti-TNFs.

The study identified 22 groups of adverse events associated with vedolizumab, including 9 with serious outcomes, suggesting potential cardiovascular risks; however, these findings are preliminary and require further investigation through long-term studies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Assessment of the real-world safety profile of vedolizumab using the United States Food and Drug Administration adverse event reporting system. Cross, RK., Chiorean, M., Vekeman, F., et al.[2023]

Risankizumab-rzaa, a selective IL-23 inhibitor, has been shown to significantly improve clinical remission and endoscopic response in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease, based on results from three phase 3 studies involving multiple patients.

The safety profile of risankizumab-rzaa is comparable to other advanced therapies for Crohn's disease, with common side effects including nasopharyngitis and abdominal pain, making it a viable treatment option for patients who have not responded to other therapies.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Risankizumab-rzaa: A New Therapeutic Option for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease. Choi, D., Sheridan, H., Bhat, S.[2023]

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Multicenter phase II study of tivozanib (AV-951) and everolimus (RAD001) for patients with refractory, metastatic colorectal cancer. [2021]

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BATON-CRC: A Phase II Randomized Trial Comparing Tivozanib Plus mFOLFOX6 with Bevacizumab Plus mFOLFOX6 in Stage IV Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. [2018]

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A multi-center effectiveness comparison study of fruquintinib with constructed external control cohort of other targeted kinase inhibitors using real-world data in third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. [2022]

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Enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium versus mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplant recipients experiencing gastrointestinal intolerance: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study. [2022]

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Targeted inhibition of VEGF receptor 2: an update on ramucirumab. [2023]

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