Title
Phase 1 Study of Belimumab in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
A Phase 1, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Single and Double Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of LymphoStat-B™ (Monoclonal Anti-BLyS Antibody) in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Phase
Phase 1Lead Sponsor
Human Genome SciencesStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Systemic Lupus ErythematosusIntervention/Treatment
belimumab ...Study Participants
70The purpose of thie study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of belimumab (LymphoStat-B™)in subjects with SLE.
1 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) once on Day 0, with a final evaluation at Day 84 (Cohort 1). 1 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) on Days 0 and 21, with a final evaluation at Day 105 (Cohort 5).
4 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) once on Day 0, with a final evaluation at Day 84 (Cohort 2). 4 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) on Days 0 and 21, with a final evaluation at Day 105 (Cohort 6).
10 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) once on Day 0, with a final evaluation at Day 84 (Cohort 3). 10 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) on Days 0 and 21, with a final evaluation at Day 105 (Cohort 7).
20 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) once on Day 0, with a final evaluation at Day 84 (Cohort 4). 20 mg/kg, IV (in the vein) on Days 0 and 21, with a final evaluation at Day 105 (Cohort 8).
IV (in the vein) on Day 0 (Cohorts 1-4). IV (in the vein) on Days 0 and 21 (Cohorts 5-8).
Key Inclusion Criteria: Clinical diagnosis of SLE by ACR criteria Stable SLE disease activity On stable SLE treatment regimen History of measurable autoantibodies Key Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or nursing Received a non-FDA approved investigational agent within last 28 days Received cyclosporin, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) or plasmapheresis within last 6 months Active lupus nephritis requiring hemodialysis, intravenous cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan™), or high-dose prednisone (> 100 mg/day) within last 6 months Active central nervous system (CNS) lupus requiring medical intervention within last 6 months History of renal transplant History of clinical evidence of an active significant acute or chronic diseases Have required management or hospitalization of any infection within last 4 weeks. History of hypogammaglobulinemia or IgA deficiency Have current drug or alcohol addiction History of or test positive at screening for HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C