Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of SAB-185 in Healthy Participants

Sponsor
SAb Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04468958
Collaborator
Department of Health and Human Services (U.S. Fed), JPEO, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Enabling Biotechnologies (EB) (Other)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). SAB Biotherapeutics has developed SAB-185, an Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Immunoglobulin Intravenous (transchromosomic [Tc] bovine-derived), as a potential therapeutic to treat COVID-19. This study will evaluate the safety, immunogenicity, and pharmacokinetics of SAB-185 in healthy participants.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Biological: SAB-185
  • Other: Normal saline
Phase 1

Detailed Description

There were 4 treatment groups and 1 control group. Cohort 1 received 1 dose of SAB-185 at 10 mg/kg per dose. Cohort 2 received 1 dose of SAB-185 at 25 mg/kg, Cohort 3 received 2 doses of SAB-185 at 25 mg/kg each 7 days apart, and Cohort 4 received 1 dose of SAB-185 at 50 mg/kg per dose. All the doses were prepared at the site by the pharmacy staff or designee for delivery to the clinical staff for administration, per the site's SOPs.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
28 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Sequential Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Study of SAB-185 in Healthy Subjects
Actual Study Start Date :
Jul 1, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Dec 23, 2020
Actual Study Completion Date :
Dec 23, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: 10mg/kg SAB-185

10mg/kg SAB-185 in normal (0.9%) saline; concentration 4mg/mL (0.4%)

Biological: SAB-185
SAB-185 is a purified human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) designed to specifically bind to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses. SAB-185 is purified from the plasma of immunized Tc bovines that were immunized initially (vaccinations 1 and 2) with a plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccine that expresses wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, followed by additional immunizations (vaccinations 3 and beyond) with a recombinant spike protein from SARS-CoV-2 produced in insect cells. The purified hIgG is a sterile liquid formulated in 10 mM glutamic acid monosodium salt, 262 mM D-sorbitol, 0.05 mg/mL Tween 80, pH 5.5. The drug product will be administered intravenously and will be diluted in saline per the clinical protocol.
Other Names:
  • Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Tc bovine-derived)
  • Experimental: 25mg/kg SAB-185

    25mg/kg SAB-185 in normal (0.9%) saline; concentration 20mg/mL (2%)

    Biological: SAB-185
    SAB-185 is a purified human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) designed to specifically bind to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses. SAB-185 is purified from the plasma of immunized Tc bovines that were immunized initially (vaccinations 1 and 2) with a plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccine that expresses wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, followed by additional immunizations (vaccinations 3 and beyond) with a recombinant spike protein from SARS-CoV-2 produced in insect cells. The purified hIgG is a sterile liquid formulated in 10 mM glutamic acid monosodium salt, 262 mM D-sorbitol, 0.05 mg/mL Tween 80, pH 5.5. The drug product will be administered intravenously and will be diluted in saline per the clinical protocol.
    Other Names:
  • Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Tc bovine-derived)
  • Experimental: 25mg/kg SAB-185 x 2 doses

    25mg/kg SAB-185 in normal (0.9%) saline; concentration 20mg/mL (2%). Cohort 3 will receive a second 25mg/kg dose of SAB-185 7 days (+/-2) after the first treatment.

    Biological: SAB-185
    SAB-185 is a purified human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) designed to specifically bind to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses. SAB-185 is purified from the plasma of immunized Tc bovines that were immunized initially (vaccinations 1 and 2) with a plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccine that expresses wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, followed by additional immunizations (vaccinations 3 and beyond) with a recombinant spike protein from SARS-CoV-2 produced in insect cells. The purified hIgG is a sterile liquid formulated in 10 mM glutamic acid monosodium salt, 262 mM D-sorbitol, 0.05 mg/mL Tween 80, pH 5.5. The drug product will be administered intravenously and will be diluted in saline per the clinical protocol.
    Other Names:
  • Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Tc bovine-derived)
  • Experimental: 50mg/kg SAB-185

    50mg/kg SAB-185 in normal (0.9%) saline; concentration 20mg/mL (2%)

    Biological: SAB-185
    SAB-185 is a purified human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) designed to specifically bind to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses. SAB-185 is purified from the plasma of immunized Tc bovines that were immunized initially (vaccinations 1 and 2) with a plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccine that expresses wild-type SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, followed by additional immunizations (vaccinations 3 and beyond) with a recombinant spike protein from SARS-CoV-2 produced in insect cells. The purified hIgG is a sterile liquid formulated in 10 mM glutamic acid monosodium salt, 262 mM D-sorbitol, 0.05 mg/mL Tween 80, pH 5.5. The drug product will be administered intravenously and will be diluted in saline per the clinical protocol.
    Other Names:
  • Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Immunoglobulin Intravenous (Tc bovine-derived)
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo

    Normal (0.9%) saline in approximately the same volume as each cohort in the experimental drug arm.

    Other: Normal saline
    Normal (0.9%) saline in approximately the same volume as each cohort in the experimental drug arm.

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Participants Having Adverse Events [29 Days]

      Incidence and severity of other adverse events and severe adverse events (SAE)

    2. Number of Participants Having Transfusion-Related Adverse Events [29 Days]

      transfusion-related adverse events

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Participants Having Adverse Events [90 Days]

      Incidence and severity of adverse events and SAEs from Screening through Study Day 90

    2. Pharmacokinetics from screening to day 90 [90 Days]

      SARS-CoV-2 binding (ELISA) and neutralizing (PRNT80) antibody titers from Screening through Study Day 90

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 60 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    Subjects must meet all of the following criteria for inclusion:
    1. 18-60 years of age

    2. Able to understand the study and comply with all study procedures

    3. Agrees not to participate in any other trial of an investigational product during the study period

    4. Willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to the start of any study related activities

    5. In good health in the opinion of the site principal investigator as determined by vital signs, medical history, physical examination and clinical laboratory tests

    6. If female, meets at least one of the following reproductive risk criteria

    • Post-menopausal for at least 12 months

    • Use of one or more of the following highly effective contraceptive methods for at least 90 days following the last dose of study product: combined estrogen and progestogen containing or progestogen-only hormonal contraception, intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine hormone-releasing system, surgical bilateral tubal occlusion

    • Vasectomized sole sexual partner who has received medical assessment of the surgical success

    1. Subjects agree to sexual abstinence (refraining from heterosexual intercourse for at least 90 days following the last dose of study product) if not using birth control or condoms for males.
    Exclusion Criteria:
    1. Female subjects with positive pregnancy test, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant/breastfeed during the study period.

    2. Treatment or participation in another clinical trial of any other investigational agent within 30 days prior to enrollment.

    3. Use of other drugs that, in the opinion of the investigator, could complicate analysis of SAB-185.

    4. Subjects with the following risk factors:

    • Compromised immune system including confirmed diagnosis of current cancer under treatment, inherited deficiencies of the immune system, immune suppressing medication, or other conditions causing leukopenia or neutropenia

    • Known autoimmune condition requiring therapy more intensive than intermittent non-steroidal anti-inflammatories in the prior 6 months (for example: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease)

    • Chronic respiratory disease including COPD, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, or other chronic condition that requires the routine use of supplemental oxygen

    • Chronic asthma requiring the use of oral steroids or hospitalization in the last six months

    • Renal failure or renal insufficiency requiring dialysis

    • Congestive heart failure or significant atherosclerotic disease (coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease)

    • Hypertension, diabetes, those currently vaping or smoking or with a history of chronic smoking, and those with BMI > 35 kg/m2

    1. Receipt of pooled immunoglobulin or plasma in past 30 days

    2. Any other underlying medical (cardiac, liver, renal, neurological, respiratory) or psychiatric condition that in the view of the investigator would preclude use of SAB-185

    3. Known IgA deficiency or previous allergic reaction to intravenous immunoglobin (IVIG)/subcutaneous immunoglobin (SCIG)

    4. Positive screening test for hepatitis B virus surface antigen, hepatitis C virus antibody, or HIV antibody

    5. Positive screening test for rheumatoid factor

    6. History of COVID-19

    7. Positive FDA-authorized screening test for serum SARS-CoV-2 antibody or presence of SARS-CoV-2 on nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab by FDA-authorized RT-PCR

    8. History of allergy, anaphylaxis, or severe reaction to beef products (including milk and gelatin).

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC Wichita Kansas United States 67205
    2 SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse New York United States 13210
    3 ICON Early Phase Services San Antonio Texas United States 78209

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • SAb Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    • Department of Health and Human Services
    • JPEO, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Enabling Biotechnologies (EB)

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: David Hoover, MD, ICON GPHS

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    SAb Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04468958
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • SAB-185-101
    First Posted:
    Jul 13, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2022
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
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    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Jul 1, 2022