Can a Pen-Style injector match a syringe for delivering efgartigimod?

NCT ID NCT07782775

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a biologic medicine called efgartigimod PH20 SC enters the bloodstream the same way when given by an autoinjector pen versus a prefilled syringe. Healthy adults aged 18 to 55 will receive a single dose of the drug by each method, in random order, with blood samples taken over several weeks to compare drug levels. The goal is to see if the two devices are equivalent, which could offer patients a more convenient injection option.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Efgartigimod PH20 SC, a biologic given as a subcutaneous injection, delivered via two devices: a prefilled syringe and an autoinjector.
What this could lead to
If the two devices deliver the drug equally well, it could support using the autoinjector as a convenient alternative for patients who need efgartigimod.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only checks how the drug is absorbed, not whether it works for any disease, and results may not predict real-world use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 32 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Is at least the local legal age of consent and aged 18 to 55 years, inclusive, when signing the ICF. * Has a body weight between 50 and 100 kg and a BMI between 18 and 30 kg/m2, inclusive. Exclusion Criteria: * Has any current or past clinically meaningful medical or psychiatric condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would confound the study results or put the participant at undue risk. * Has received any medications, including nonprescription and prescription medications, within 2 weeks before the first IMP administration, except for hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy in female participants. The occasional use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen is allowed. * Previously participated in an efgartigimod clinical study and received at least 1 dose of IMP.

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Locations

  • Altasciences

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    Montreal, H3P 3P1, Canada

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