A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of AK001
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This first-in-human study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of single doses of AK001 across a range of potentially active doses. Early signals of pharmacodynamic activity will also be evaluated.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1 |
Detailed Description
AK001 is a monoclonal antibody which may be useful in the treatment of patients with severe allergic diseases.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: AK001 Up to six single ascending doses of AK001. |
Drug: AK001
Given parenterally.
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Placebo Comparator: Saline Solution Saline solution will be administered as a single infusion. |
Drug: Placebo
Other Names:
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Evaluation of safety and tolerability of AK001 measured by number of subjects with adverse events and dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) respectively [Within 86 days]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Immediate hypersensitivity skin testing [Within 28 days]
- Peripheral blood counts for eosinophils and basophils [Within 28 days]
- Serum eosinophilic cationic protein (ECP) and tryptase levels [Within 28 days]
- 24-hour urine measurement of histamine, N-methylhistamine, and 11-beta-prostaglandin F2 [Within 28 days]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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BMI between 18-30
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Determined to be in good health
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Clinical laboratory values within limits of normal values
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Normal 12-lead ECG
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Stool sample negative for parasites
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Non-smoker
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Consumed an average of no more than 2 drinks per day within 6 months
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Subjects of reproductive age must use a highly effective method of contraception
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Positive skin test in certain cohorts
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Elevated total eosinophil counts in certain cohorts
Exclusion Criteria:
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Clinically significant medical history conditions or laboratory values
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Receipt of investigational drug, biologic or medical device within 30 days prior to Screening
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New drug therapy within 1 week of study drug administration
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Antihistamine use within 2 weeks prior to Screening
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Consumption of alcohol within 48 hours of study drug administration
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Positive urine drug test or cotinine test at Screening or Day -1
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History, within the last 2 years, of alcohol abuse, illicit drug use, or significant mental illness
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Demonstration of veins unsuitable for repeated venipuncture or IV infusion
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Recent treatment with alternative therapies which may confound clinical or laboratory assessments
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Donation or loss of more than 500 mL of blood within 56 days prior to study drug administration
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History of malignancy within last 5 years
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History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions
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Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Cypress | California | United States |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Allakos, Inc.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Study Director, Allakos, Inc.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- AK001-001