Trial Outcomes & Findings for Titrating-Dose of Lonafarnib in Combination With Ritonavir (NCT NCT02527707)

NCT ID: NCT02527707

Last Updated: 2023-06-22

Results Overview

Change from baseline to Week 24 in mean HDV RNA titer following dose escalating from lonafarnib 50 mg BID to 75 mg BID and to 100 mg BID, all boosted with ritonavir 100 mg BID.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

15 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 24 (6 months)

Results posted on

2023-06-22

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg twice daily (BID) in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Overall Study
STARTED
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
13
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg twice daily (BID) in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1

Baseline Characteristics

Titrating-Dose of Lonafarnib in Combination With Ritonavir

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
n=15 Participants
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg BID in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Age, Continuous
42 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants
n=99 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24 (6 months)

Change from baseline to Week 24 in mean HDV RNA titer following dose escalating from lonafarnib 50 mg BID to 75 mg BID and to 100 mg BID, all boosted with ritonavir 100 mg BID.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
n=15 Participants
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg BID in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Mean Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Titer
-1.62 log IU/mL
Standard Deviation 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 1, Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, or Week 24

Number of patients with at least 1 log reduction in HDV RNA from baseline by dose level and timepoint

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
n=13 Participants
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg BID in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 1
7 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 2
6 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 4
10 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 6
11 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 8
10 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 12
12 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 16
12 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 20
10 Participants
Number of Patients With 1 Log Reduction From Baseline by Timepoint
Week 24
9 Participants

Adverse Events

Lonafarnib/Ritonavir

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 15 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
n=15 participants at risk
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg BID in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
mandibular fracture)
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Lonafarnib/Ritonavir
n=15 participants at risk
Lonafarnib starting at 50 mg BID in combination with ritonavir 100 mg BID and escalating to lonafarnib 75 mg BID and then 100 mg BID as tolerated. The duration of the study for each patient is 6 months of treatment and 6 months follow-up. lonafarnib: antiviral farnesyltransferase inhibitor Ritonavir: Cytochromes P450 3A4 inhibitor used to boost lonafarnib
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
100.0%
15/15 • Number of events 15 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
53.3%
8/15 • Number of events 8 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
53.3%
8/15 • Number of events 8 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
40.0%
6/15 • Number of events 6 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
General disorders
Fatigue
26.7%
4/15 • Number of events 4 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
General disorders
Asthenia
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Investigations
Weight Decrease
53.3%
8/15 • Number of events 8 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decrease Appetite
53.3%
8/15 • Number of events 8 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
26.7%
4/15 • Number of events 4 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
26.7%
4/15 • Number of events 4 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruitis
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
General disorders
Chest pain
13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • 6 months on treatment, 6 months off-treatment follow-up.

Additional Information

SVP Clinical Development

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.

Phone: 1-650-272-6138

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place