Can an oral pill tame a rare blood disease?

NCT ID NCT07788105

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an experimental oral drug called lanoracopan hydrochloride can safely and effectively treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder that causes red blood cells to break apart. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with PNH, including those newly diagnosed, those who still have low hemoglobin despite standard treatment, or those who cannot tolerate standard therapy. Participants receive the drug twice daily, and researchers track side effects, changes in hemoglobin levels, and the need for blood transfusions.

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Active substance
lanoracopan hydrochloride (an experimental oral drug)
What this could lead to
If it works, this oral drug could offer a more convenient treatment option for PNH, potentially improving blood counts and reducing the need for transfusions.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study, and results may not apply broadly. The drug's safety and effectiveness are still being tested, and side effects are possible.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients who visited Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-75 years. 2. Diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) meeting any of the following conditions: * Newly diagnosed PNH with active hemolysis (hemoglobin \[Hb\] \<100 g/L, lactate dehydrogenase \[LDH\] \>1.5×upper limit of normal \[ULN\]); * Receiving a stable regimen of complement C5 monoclonal antibody (eculizumab) at standard dose and interval for ≥3 months, with Hb still \<120 g/L despite treatment; * Intolerant to eculizumab therapy; * Receiving standard iptacopan therapy for ≥3 months, with Hb still \<120 g/L; * Intolerant to iptacopan therapy. * Currently receiving standard lanoracopan therapy (patients who have completed lanoracopan clinical trials). 3. Vaccination against meningococcal infection (quadrivalent conjugate vaccine, MenACWY) is required prior to the first dose of study drug (Day 1). If not vaccinated within 3 years prior to Day 1, vaccination must be administered at least 14 days before Day 1; if administered within 14 days before Day 1, antibiotic prophylaxis against meningococcal infection is required until 14 days post-vaccination. 4. Vaccination against pneumococcal infection is required prior to Day 1. If not vaccinated within 5 years prior to Day 1, vaccination must be administered at least 14 days before Day 1; if administered within 14 days before Day 1, antibiotic prophylaxis against pneumococcal infection is required until 14 days post-vaccination. 5. Willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 2. Previous splenectomy. 3. Known or suspected hereditary complement deficiency. 4. History of recurrent invasive infections caused by encapsulated organisms, e.g. meningococcus or pneumococcus. 5. A history of malignancy within 5 years before screening, except cured local basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix. 6. Severe concurrent illness, including severe renal disease (e.g., dialysis), advanced cardiac disease (NYHA class IV), severe pulmonary hypertension (WHO class IV), or unstable thrombotic events, judged unsuitable for participation by the investigator. 7. Any other condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with study conduct, increase subject risk, or preclude safe participation and completion, including concomitant disease, treatment, procedure, surgery, or clinically significant laboratory abnormality. 8. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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Conditions

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Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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