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NCT00570765

Study of INT-747 as Monotherapy in Participants With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 22 June 2021
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing Placebo in Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary in 60 participants. Completed in 25 September 2017.

Timeline
17 January 2008
Primary endpoint
21 September 2010
25 September 2017

Quick facts

Lead sponsorIntercept Pharmaceuticals
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment60
Start date17 January 2008
Primary completion21 September 2010
Estimated completion25 September 2017
Sites21 locations across France, Austria, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, United States, Spain

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Intercept Pharmaceuticals — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 18 to 70, any sex, with Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

DB Phase: Mean Percent Change In Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) From Baseline To Day 85 Primary · Baseline, Day 85

The percent change in serum ALP from baseline to Day 85 is reported. The baseline value used was the mean of the pretreatment Screening and Day 0 evaluations.

GroupValue95% CI
DB OCA 10 mg-44.5± 24.4
DB OCA 50 mg-37.6± 21.0
DB OCA Placebo0.4± 15.3
DB Phase: Mean Percent Change In Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT) From Baseline To Day 85 Secondary · Baseline, Day 85

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in GGT from baseline to Day 85 is reported.

GroupValue95% CI
DB OCA 10 mg-73± 18
DB OCA 50 mg-65± 25
DB OCA Placebo-3± 22
DB Phase: Mean Percent Change In Alanine Transaminase (ALT) From Baseline To Day 85 Secondary · Baseline, Day 85

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in ALT from baseline to Day 85 is reported.

GroupValue95% CI
DB OCA 10 mg-37± 35
DB OCA 50 mg-35± 25
DB OCA Placebo-4± 40
DB Phase: Mean Percent Change In Conjugated Bilirubin From Baseline To Day 85 Secondary · Baseline, Day 85

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in conjugated bilirubin from baseline to Day 85 is reported.

GroupValue95% CI
DB OCA 10 mg0.7± 67.3
DB OCA 50 mg-1.7± 39.9
DB OCA Placebo30.3± 69.8
LTSE Phase: Median Percent Change In Serum ALP From Baseline To Month 24, Month 48, Month 72, And Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Month 24, Month 48, Month 72, Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

The percent change in serum ALP from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

Month 24
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-43.1-61.3 – -20.2
Month 48
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-44.4-65.5 – -18.6
Month 72
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-33.4-64.5 – -17.9
Last Available Visit
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-31.8-57.5 – -14.0
LTSE Phase: Mean Percent Change In Serum ALP From Baseline To Month 24, Month 48, Month 72, And Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Month 24, Month 48, Month 72, Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

The percent change in serum ALP from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

Month 24
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-38.8± 29.7
Month 48
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-39.3± 36.6
Month 72
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-31.7± 57.3
Last Available Visit
GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-30.4± 36.6
LTSE: Median Percent Change In GGT From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in GGT from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-71.1-84.3 – -33.8
LTSE: Mean Percent Change In GGT From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in GGT from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-55.6± 41.4
LTSE: Median Percent Change In ALT From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in ALT from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-52.2-68.4 – -11.6
LTSE: Mean Percent Change In ALT From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in ALT from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total-39.6± 42.8
LTSE: Median Percent Change In Conjugated Bilirubin From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in conjugated bilirubin from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total33.3-11.1 – 100.0
LTSE: Mean Percent Change In Conjugated Bilirubin From Baseline To Last Available Visit Secondary · Baseline (DB), Last Available Visit (up to 96 months)

As a marker of hepatocellular injury and liver function, the percent change in conjugated bilirubin from baseline to the last available visit is reported. The DB baseline value was used as the baseline.

GroupValue95% CI
LTSE OCA Total57.8± 103.0

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: DB Phase: Adverse events were collected starting when the participant took the first dose of study medication (following Day 0) and during study participation, through the follow-up visit at Month 3. LSTE Phase: Baseline (DB Month 3) up to 96 months.. Reporting threshold: 4.99%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

DB OCA 10 mg
Serious: 0/20 (0%)
Deaths:
DB OCA 50 mg
Serious: 0/16 (0%)
Deaths:
DB OCA Placebo
Serious: 1/23 (4%)
Deaths:
LTSE OCA Total
Serious: 9/28 (32%)
Deaths:

Serious adverse events (24 terms)

ReactionSystemDB OCA 10 mgDB OCA 50 mgDB OCA PlaceboLTSE OCA Total
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Peripheral ischaemiaVascular disorders
Lung neoplasmNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine prolapseReproductive system and breast disorders
CystoceleReproductive system and breast disorders
Pelvic fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Hip fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
BradycardiaCardiac disorders
Atrial flutterCardiac disorders
Tricuspid valve incompetenceCardiac disorders
PericarditisCardiac disorders
Haemorrhagic anaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Transient ischaemic attackNervous system disorders
VertigoEar and labyrinth disorders
Small intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders
Gastric varices haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders
Bile duct stoneHepatobiliary disorders
JaundiceHepatobiliary disorders
HaemarthrosisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
PolyarthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
PneumoniaInfections and infestations
Other adverse events (143 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemDB OCA 10 mgDB OCA 50 mgDB OCA PlaceboLTSE OCA Total
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders
Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders
SinusitisInfections and infestations
Vitamin D deficiencyMetabolism and nutrition disorders
MyalgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
DizzinessNervous system disorders
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations
Gastrooesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders
HaemorrhoidsGastrointestinal disorders
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Muscle spasmMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfortGastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders
DiverticulumGastrointestinal disorders
CystitisInfections and infestations
ContusionInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural painInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
OsteoarthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Nasal congestionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
EczemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Abdominal pain, Rash, Peripheral ischaemia, Lung neoplasm, Uterine prolapse, Cystocele, Pelvic fracture, Hip fracture.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00570765 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The primary hypothesis was that obeticholic acid (OCA) will cause a reduction in alkaline phosphatase levels in PBC participants, over a 12-week treatment period, as compared to placebo.

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Nuclear receptors as therapeutic targets in cholestatic liver diseases.
    Zollner G, Trauner M. · · 2009 · cited 97× · PMID 19133988 · DOI 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2008.00030.x
  2. Review article: therapeutic aspects of bile acid signalling in the gut-liver axis.
    Simbrunner B, Trauner M, Reiberger T. · · 2021 · cited 63× · PMID 34555862 · DOI 10.1111/apt.16602
  3. Development of antifibrotic therapy for stricturing Crohn's disease: lessons from randomized trials in other fibrotic diseases.
    Lin SN, Mao R, Qian C, Bettenworth D, et al · · 2022 · cited 62× · PMID 34569264 · DOI 10.1152/physrev.00005.2021
  4. Cholestatic liver diseases: new targets, new therapies.
    Santiago P, Scheinberg AR, Levy C. · · 2018 · cited 58× · PMID 30159035 · DOI 10.1177/1756284818787400
  5. Treatment of liver fibrosis: Past, current, and future.
    Zhang CY, Liu S, Yang M. · · 2023 · cited 49× · PMID 37397931 · DOI 10.4254/wjh.v15.i6.755
  6. Bile acid-mediated signaling in cholestatic liver diseases.
    Zeng J, Fan J, Zhou H. · · 2023 · cited 39× · PMID 37120573 · DOI 10.1186/s13578-023-01035-1
  7. Novel bile acid therapeutics for the treatment of chronic liver diseases.
    Hegade VS, Speight RA, Etherington RE, Jones DE. · · 2016 · cited 38× · PMID 27134666 · DOI 10.1177/1756283x16630712
  8. Obeticholic Acid for Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
    Floreani A, Gabbia D, De Martin S. · · 2022 · cited 32× · PMID 36289726 · DOI 10.3390/biomedicines10102464

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