A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multicenter Study With an Open-Label Extension to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ravulizumab in Patients With ALS

Full Study Summary:

• Eligibility Criteria

  Gender:

  Female, Male

  Minimum Age:

  18

  Maximum Age:

  N/A

  Min Vital Capacity (% predicted normal):

  65

  Time since Symptom Onset:

  <36 months

  Time since Diagnosis:

  Can participants use Riluzole?

  Yes

  
  

  Inclusion Criteria:

  1. A diagnosis of sporadic or familial ALS, defined by the El Escorial criteria (possible, laboratory-supported probable, probable, or definite ALS).
  2. ALS onset ≤ 36 months from Screening.
  3. Documented meningococcal vaccination not more than 3 years prior to, or at the time of, initiating study treatment.
  4. Upright slow vital capacity ≥ 65% predicted at Screening.
  5. If on riluzole, participant must be on a stable dose for 30 days; if on edaravone, participant must be on a stable dose for 60 days (2 cycles).
  6. Body weight ≥ 40 kilograms at Screening.
  7. Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.

  Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of Neisseria meningitidis infection.
  2. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (evidenced by HIV 1 or HIV 2 antibody titer).
  3. Dependence on invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
  4. Previously or currently treated with a complement inhibitor.
  5. Exposure to an investigational drug or device within 30 days of Screening or 5 half lives of the study drug, whichever is greater.

• Site Contact Information

  Las Vegas Clinic
  Las Vegas, Nevada 89145
  United States

  Austin Neuromuscular Center
  Austin, Texas 78756
  United States