NCT04580420 · Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Novo Nordisk company
Safety & Efficacy of DCR-PHXC in Patients With PH1 and ESRD
(PHYOX7)
What this study is about
The aim of this study is to evaluate DCR-PHXC in participants with PH1 and severe renal impairment, with or without dialysis.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate DCR-PHXC in participants with PH1 and severe renal impairment, with or without dialysis.
Interventions
DRUG
DCR-PHXC
Monthly dosing throughout study period
Primary outcome measures
Safety: Incidence of Events
Time frame: 180 days
To assess the efficacy of DCR-PHXC in lowering Pox in participants with PH1 and severe renal impairment, with or without hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
Safety: Incidence of Events
Time frame: 180 days
Characterize the safety of DCR-PHXC in participants with PH1 and severe renal impairment, with or without dialysis.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Four age groups of participants will be enrolled:
- adults and adolescents (aged ≥ 12 years)
- children 6 to 11 years of age
- children 2 to 5 years of age
- infants and newborns from birth to \< 2 years of age
- . Documented diagnosis of PH1, confirmed by genotyping
- Estimated GFR at Screening \<30mL/min normalized to 1.73m\^2 BSA
- Mean of 2 Plasma Oxalate \>20μmol/L during screening
- For participants receiving hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis total duration of hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis must be less than 24 months and hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis regimen must have been stable for at least 2 weeks prior to Screening.
- Male or Female
- Male participants:
- A male participant with a female partner of childbearing potential must agree to use contraception during the treatment period and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose of study intervention and refrain from donating sperm during this period.
- Female participants:
- A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP).
- A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period and for at least 12 weeks after the last dose of study intervention and agrees to refrain from harvesting/freezing eggs during this period.
- Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical studies.
- Participant (and/or participant's parent or legal guardian if participant is a minor \[defined as patient \<18 years of age, or younger than the age of majority according to local regulations\]) is capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirement and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in the protocol.
- Adolescents (12 to \< 18 years of age, or older than 12 years but younger than the age of majority according to local regulations) must be able to provide written assent for participation.
- For children younger than 12 years of age, assent will be based on local regulations
- Affiliated with or is a beneficiary of a health insurance system (if applicable per national regulations)
Exclusion criteria
- Prior hepatic transplantation; or scheduled transplantation within 6 months of Day 1. Prior renal transplantation is allowed.
- Documented evidence of clinical manifestations of severe systemic oxalosis (including preexisting retinal, heart, or skin calcifications, or history of severe bone pain, pathological fractures, or bone deformations)
- Presence of any condition or comorbidities that would interfere with study compliance or data interpretation or potentially impact patient safety including, but not restricted to:
- Severe intercurrent illness
- Known causes of active liver disease/injury (e.g., alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/steatohepatitis)
- Non-PH related conditions contributing to renal insufficiency
- Physician concerns about intake of drugs of abuse or excessive alcohol intake, or history of excessive alcohol intake in the 2 years prior to enrollment (defined as ≥ 21 units of alcohol per week in men and ≥ 14 units of alcohol per week in women; where a "unit" of alcohol is equivalent to a 12-ounce beer, 4-ounce glass of wine, or 1ounce shot of hard liquor)
- Use of an RNAi drug, other DCR-PHXC, within the last 6 months
- History of one or more of the following reactions to an oligonucleotide-based therapy:
- Severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count ≤ 100,000/µL)
- Hepatotoxicity, defined as alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) \> 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) and total bilirubin \> 2 × ULN or international normalized ratio (INR) \>1.5
- Severe flu-like symptoms leading to discontinuation of therapy
- Localized skin reaction from the injection (graded severe) leading to discontinuation of therapy
- Coagulopathy/clinically significant prolongation of clotting time
- Participation in any clinical study in which they received an investigational medicinal product (IMP) other than DCR-PHXC within 4 months before Screening.
- Liver function test abnormalities: ALT and/or AST \>1.5 × ULN for age and gender
- Positive anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) antibody test at Screening
- Known hypersensitivity to DCR-PHXC or any of its ingredients
- Inability or unwillingness to comply with the specified study procedures, including the lifestyle considerations
Where
- San Francisco, California
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Rochester, Minnesota
- New York, New York
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Dec 24, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations