New antibody drugs aim to prevent Catheter-Related blood clots
NCT ID NCT07697599
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, to see if they can prevent blood clots in people who have a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). People with PICCs are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), which can be serious. The trial compares these drugs against a placebo to evaluate their effectiveness and safety, including any risk of bleeding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- REGN7508 (cenvacibart) and REGN9933 (amrecibart), monoclonal antibodies against factor XI
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these drugs could offer a new way to prevent dangerous blood clots in people who need a central catheter, potentially reducing the risk of serious complications like pulmonary embolism.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial, and the drugs may not prove more effective than placebo. There is also a risk of unexpected bleeding or other side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 1,908 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Is undergoing PICC placement for Intravenous (IV) administration of clinically indicated medications, including chemotherapy, antibiotics, TPN, and/or other indications as described in the protocol 2. Has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance (ECOG) Status ≤3 or equivalent functional status as described in the protocol 3. Has International Normalization Ratio (INR) and aPTT values no more than 25% above the upper limit as described in the protocol 4. Weighs at least 40 kg during the screening period Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a history of prior venous thrombosis in the arm and/or ipsilateral thoracic central veins in which the PICC is to be placed 2. Has acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or primary and secondary myelofibrosis 3. Has unresected luminal gastrointestinal (GI) (including esophageal) or unresected genitourinary (GU) malignancy 4. Has current or history of known brain tumors or brain metastases 5. Has any major cardiovascular event within approximately the past 30 days prior to study administration 6. Pre-existing central venous catheter or indwelling spinal or epidural catheter during the screening period Note: Other Protocol Defined Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria Apply
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Conditions
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