Livmarli Drug Information
Generic name: MARALIXIBAT CHLORIDE
Uses of Livmarli
- is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor indicated for:
- the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). ( 1.1 )
- the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). ( 1.2 ) o Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein. ( 14.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Alagille Syndrome LIVMARLI ® is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). 1.2 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis LIVMARLI is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .
Dosage & Administration of Livmarli
Side Effects of Livmarli
- The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling:
- Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]
- Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]
- Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are:
- ALGS: diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, liver test abnormalities, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 )
- PFIC: diarrhea, fat soluble vitamin deficiency, abdominal pain, liver test abnormalities, hematochezia, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mirum Pharmaceuticals at 1-855-MRM-4YOU or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. ALGS: In the Alagille syndrome clinical development program, which includes five clinical studies comprising 86 patients, patients received doses of LIVMARLI up to 760 mcg/kg per day with a median duration of exposure of 32.3 months (range: 0.03 – 60.9 months). In Trial 1, the 4-week placebo control period occurred after 18 weeks of LIVMARLI treatment. In two supportive studies that included long-term open‑label extensions, only 13 weeks of placebo-controlled treatment occurred which evaluated doses lower than 380 mcg/kg/day. The majority of LIVMARLI exposure in the development program occurred without a placebo control in open-label trial extensions. The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) for ALGS patients treated with LIVMARLI are presented in Table 5 below. Treatment interruptions or dose reductions occurred in 5 (6%) patients due to diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting. Table 5: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 5% of Patients Treated with LIVMARLI in the ALGS Clinical Development Program *Terms were defined as: Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency includes: A, D, E, or K deficiency, or INR increase Abdominal Pain includes : abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper Transaminases increased includes : ALT abnormal, ALT increased, AST abnormal, AST increased Bone Fracture includes: tibia fracture, rib fracture, hand fracture, humerus fracture, pathological fracture, forearm fracture, clavicle fracture 1 Exposure adjusted incidence rate for each adverse reaction type was calculated using the first occurrence of this adverse reaction per patient LIVMARLI (n=86) Adverse Reaction Any Grade n (%) Number of events per 100 person‑years 1 Diarrhea 48 (55.8%) 41.6 Abdominal pain* 46 (53.5%) 38.6 Vomiting 35 (40.7%) 19.8 Nausea 7 (8.1%) 2.9 Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency* 22 (25.6%) 11.1 Transaminases increased (ALT, AST)* 16 (18.6%) 6.9 Bone Fractures* 8 (9.3%) 3.3 Liver Test Abnormalities Increase in Transaminases In a pooled analysis of patients with ALGS (N=86) administered LIVMARLI, increases in hepatic transaminases (ALT) were observed. Seven (8.1%) patients discontinued LIVMARLI due to ALT increases. Three (3.5%) patients had a decrease in dose or interruption of LIVMARLI in response to ALT increases. In the majority of cases, the elevations resolved or improved after discontinuation or dose modification of LIVMARLI. In some cases, the elevations resolved or improved without change in LIVMARLI dosing. Increases to more than three times baseline in ALT occurred in 26% of patients treated with LIVMARLI and increases to more than five times baseline occurred in 3%. AST increases to more than three times baseline occurred in 16% of patients treated with LIVMARLI, and an increase to more than five times baseline occurred in one patient. Elevations in transaminases were asymptomatic and not associated with bilirubin elevations or other laboratory abnormalities. Increases in Bilirubin Four (4.6%) patients in the pooled analysis experienced bilirubin increases above baseline, and LIVMARLI was subsequently withdrawn in two of these patients, who had elevated bilirubin at baseline. PFIC: In Trial 2, which enrolled 93 patients, 47 patients received doses of LIVMARLI up to 570 mcg/kg BID, with a median duration of exposure of 6 months (range: 0.3-6.7 months). The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) for PFIC patients treated with LIVMARLI at a rate greater than placebo are presented in Table 6 below. Diarrhea was the most frequent adverse reaction; the majority of episodes were mild and transient with a median duration of 5.5 days. Nineteen (40.4%) LIVMARLI-treated subjects had diarrhea greater than or equal to 7 days. Placebo-treated subjects had a median duration of 3 days of diarrhea and two subjects (4.3%) experienced diarrhea with a duration greater than or equal to 7 days. There were no severe events reported. The majority of abdominal pain events were mild based on AE grading, and associated with concurrent diarrhea. One LIVMARLI-treated patient with an event of mild diarrhea discontinued treatment. Treatment interruptions or dose reductions occurred in 3 (6.4%) LIVMARLI-treated patients due to diarrhea or abdominal pain. No placebo-treated subjects discontinued treatment or had dose reductions or interruptions due to diarrhea. Table 6: Adverse Reactions (any grade) Occurring in ≥5% and at a Rate Greater Than Placebo in Patients Treated with LIVMARLI in the PFIC Trial † Terms were defined as: Abdominal Pain includes : abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal distension Transaminases increased includes : Hypertransaminasaemia, ALT abnormal, ALT increased, AST abnormal, AST increased, Transaminases increased, Hepatic enzyme increased. Bone Fracture includes : upper limb fracture, lower limb fracture, radius fracture, ulna fracture, femur fracture, foot fracture Adverse Reaction (Any Grade) Placebo n=46 LIVMARLI n=47 Diarrhea 9 (19.6%) 27 (57.4%) Abdominal pain † 7 (15.2%) 13 (27.7%) Transaminases increased (ALT or AST) † 3 (6.5%) 8 (17%) Hematochezia or rectal hemorrhage 1 (2.2%) 4 (8.5%) Bone Fractures † 0 3 (6.4%) Hepatotoxicity LIVMARLI treatment is associated with a potential for drug-induced liver injury. In PFIC patients in Trial 2, treatment-emergent elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests, relative to baseline values, and hepatic decompensation events were observed. Two patients experienced drug-induced liver injury (DILI) attributable to LIVMARLI; one patient received 570 mcg/kg twice daily and the second patient required dose interruption and reduction. Two additional patients experienced DILI in the open-label extension portion of the trial. Of these four patients, one patient required liver transplant and another patient died. Biliary Complications In the placebo-controlled portion of Trial 2, two LIVMARLI-treated patients developed cholangitis or cholecystitis within 3-weeks of drug discontinuation (after 84 days and 130 days after initiating LIVMARLI treatment, respectively). Four LIVMARLI-treated patients developed cholecystitis or cholangitis in the open-label extension portion of Trial 2; the average time to onset was 281 days. Bone Fracture In PFIC patients in Trial 2, treatment-emergent bone fracture events were observed. Three receiving LIVMARLI experienced bone fractures relative to none in placebo-treated patients. The median time to onset of fractures was 73 days. Two LIVMARLI-treated patients developed bone fractures in the open-label portion of Trial 2, with average time to onset of fracture was 204 days. Bleeding In PFIC patients in Trial 2, treatment-emergent events of hematochezia (4 [8.5%] versus 1 [2.2%]), decrease in hemoglobin greater than or equal to 2 grams/dL from baseline (8 [17%] versus 1 [2.2%]), were reported more frequently in LIVMARLI-treated patients relative to placebo-treated patients 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of LIVMARLI. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Gastrointestinal disorders: hematemesis, liver transplant, post-endoscopy hemorrhage, post-liver biopsy hemorrhage General disorders and administration site conditions: drug ineffective Injury, poisoning and procedural complications : off label use Investigations : gamma-glutamyltransferase increased Nervous system disorders : intracranial hemorrhage
Warnings & Cautions for Livmarli
- Hepatotoxicity: Obtain baseline liver tests and monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy, and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. For persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities relative to baseline, discontinue LIVMARLI. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis frequently. Permanently discontinue LIVMARLI if hepatic decompensation event occurs. ( 5.1 )
- Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions: Consider reducing the dosage or interrupting LIVMARLI treatment if a patient experiences persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain, or has diarrhea with bloody stool, vomiting, dehydration requiring treatment, or fever. Consider stopping LIVMARLI treatment if diarrhea or abdominal pain persists and no alternate etiology is identified. ( 5.2 )
- Fat-Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency: Obtain baseline levels and monitor during treatment. Supplement if deficiency is observed. If FSV deficiency persists or worsens despite FSV supplementation, consider discontinuing LIVMARLI treatment. ( 5.3 ) o Fracture: Consider interrupting LIVMARLI treatment and supplement with FSV. LIVMARLI can be restarted once FSV deficiency is corrected and maintained at corrected levels. o Bleeding: Interrupt treatment with LIVMARLI. Treatment can be restarted if the FSV deficiency is corrected and bleeding has resolved.
- Risk of Propylene Glycol Toxicity (Pediatric Patients Less Than 5 years of Age): Total daily intake of propylene glycol should be considered for managing the risk of propylene glycol toxicity. Monitor patients for signs of propylene glycol toxicity. Discontinue if toxicity is suspected. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Hepatotoxicity LIVMARLI treatment is associated with a potential for drug-induced liver injury. In the PFIC trial, treatment-emergent hepatic decompensation events and elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests occurred. Two patients experienced drug-induced liver injury (DILI) attributable to LIVMARLI. Two additional patients experienced DILI in the open-label extension portion of the trial. Of these four patients, one patient required liver transplant and another patient died. In the ALGS trial, treatment-emergent elevations of liver tests or worsening of liver tests occurred. Most abnormalities included elevations in ALT, AST, and/or TB/DB. One patient whose TB was elevated at baseline discontinued LIVMARLI after 28 weeks due to increased TB above baseline. Four patients had ALT increases that led to dose modification (n=1), dose interruption (n=2), or permanent discontinuation (n=2) of LIVMARLI during the long-term, open-label extension period [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Obtain baseline liver tests because some ALGS and PFIC patients have abnormal liver tests at baseline. Monitor patients frequently for the first 6 to 8 months after starting therapy and as clinically indicated thereafter during treatment with LIVMARLI. Monitor for elevations in liver tests, for the development of liver-related adverse reactions, and for physical signs of hepatic decompensation. If liver test abnormalities or signs of clinical hepatitis occur in the absence of other causes, consider dose reduction or treatment interruption. Permanently discontinue LIVMARLI if a patient experiences the following:
- persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities, or
- upon rechallenge, signs and symptoms consistent with clinical hepatitis, or
- a hepatic decompensation event. The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Monitor patients with compensated cirrhosis frequently and discontinue LIVMARLI if hepatic decompensation occurs. LIVMARLI is contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events [see Contraindications (4) ] . 5.2 Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Diarrhea and abdominal pain were reported as the most common adverse reactions in patients treated with LIVMARLI [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Consider reducing the dosage or interrupting LIVMARLI treatment if a patient experiences persistent diarrhea or abdominal pain, or has diarrhea with bloody stool, vomiting, dehydration requiring treatment, or fever. Consider stopping LIVMARLI treatment if diarrhea or abdominal pain persists and no alternate etiology is identified. Monitor for dehydration due to diarrhea and treat promptly. LIVMARLI was not evaluated in PFIC patients with chronic diarrhea requiring intravenous fluids. When diarrhea or abdominal pain resolves, restart LIVMARLI at the last tolerated dose and increase the dose as tolerated. Consider stopping LIVMARLI treatment if they recur upon re-challenge with LIVMARLI. 5.3 Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency LIVMARLI may adversely affect absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). FSV include vitamins A, D, E, and K (measured using INR levels). ALGS and PFIC patients can have FSV deficiency at baseline and are frequently supplemented with FSV. In ALGS patients in Trial 1, treatment-emergent FSV deficiency was reported in 3 (10%) patients during 48 weeks of treatment. In PFIC patients in Trial 2, treatment-emergent FSV deficiency (assessed biochemically) was reported in 13 (28%) of LIVMARLI-treated patients versus 16 (35%) of placebo-treated patients during 26 weeks of treatment. Bone Fracture Treatment-emergent bone fracture events have been observed more frequently with LIVMARLI-treated patients compared to placebo-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . If fracture occurs, consider interrupting LIVMARLI treatment and supplement with FSV. LIVMARLI can be restarted once FSV deficiency is corrected and maintained at corrected levels. Bleeding If bleeding occurs, interrupt treatment with LIVMARLI. LIVMARLI can be restarted if FSV deficiency is corrected and bleeding has resolved. Obtain serum FSV levels prior to initiation of LIVMARLI and monitor the levels periodically during treatment, along with any clinical manifestations of FSV deficiency. Supplement with FSV if FSV deficiency is diagnosed. Consider discontinuing LIVMARLI if FSV deficiency persists or worsens despite adequate FSV supplementation. If complications of FSV deficiency occur, such as fracture or bleeding, consider interrupting LIVMARLI treatment and supplement with FSV. LIVMARLI can be restarted once FSV deficiency is corrected and maintained at corrected levels. 5.4 Risk of Propylene Glycol Toxicity (Pediatric Patients Less Than 5 Years of Age) LIVMARLI oral solution contains propylene glycol. Patients less than 5 years of age are at highest risk for propylene glycol toxicity, and a safe level for propylene glycol exposure with repeated administration has not been established for pediatric patients less than 5 years of age. When LIVMARLI oral solution is administered at the dose (380 mcg/kg once daily) for treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with ALGS, the exposure to propylene glycol will be 14.6 mg/kg/day. When LIVMARLI oral solution is administered at the dose (570 mcg/kg twice daily) for treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with PFIC, the exposure to propylene glycol will be 21.9 mg/kg/day. The total daily intake of propylene glycol from all sources should be considered for managing the risk of propylene glycol toxicity. Monitor patients for signs of potential propylene glycol toxicity, including hemolysis, hyperosmolarity with anion gap metabolic acidosis, acute kidney injury, and CNS toxicity. Discontinue LIVMARLI oral solution if propylene glycol toxicity is suspected [see Overdosage (10) ].
Drug Interactions with Livmarli
- Bile Acid Sequestrants: Modify LIVMARLI administration schedule. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on LIVMARLI Bile Acid Binding Resins Bile acid binding resins may bind to maralixibat in the gut. Administer LIVMARLI at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after administration of bile acid binding resins (e.g., cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol). 7.2 Effects of LIVMARLI on Other Drugs OATP2B1 substrates Maralixibat is an OATP2B1 inhibitor based on in vitro studies. A decrease in the oral absorption of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g., statins) due to OATP2B1 inhibition in the GI tract cannot be ruled out. Consider monitoring the drug effects of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g. statins) as needed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Pregnancy Safety for Livmarli
Pregnancy Risk Summary Maternal use at the recommended clinical dose of LIVMARLI is not expected to result in measurable fetal exposure because systemic absorption following oral administration is low. Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins . In animal reproduction studies, no developmental effects were observed (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects for ALGS is higher than the general population because ALGS is an autosomal dominant condition. The background risk of miscarriage for ALGS is unknown.
The background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for PFIC is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). Monitor for FSV deficiency and supplement as needed.
Increased supplementation of FSVs may be needed during pregnancy . Data Animal Data No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in pregnant rats treated orally with up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 3300 to 12000 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC ) or in pregnant rabbits treated orally with up to 250 mg/kg/day (approximately 1200 to 4700 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC) during the period of organogenesis. No effects on postnatal development were observed in a pre- and postnatal development study, in which female rats were treated orally with up to 750 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation. Maternal systemic exposure to maralixibat at the maximum dose tested was approximately 2500 to 9400 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC.
Pediatric Use of Livmarli
Pediatric Use ALGS The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome have been established in pediatric patients aged 3 months of age and older. Use of LIVMARLI in this population is supported by evidence from a study of patients 1 to 15 years of age (N=31) that included 18 weeks of open-label treatment followed by a 4 week placebo-controlled randomized withdrawal period and a subsequent 26-week open-label treatment period. Additional safety information was obtained from four studies in patients up to 21 years of age (N=55) . Use of LIVMARLI in patients 3 to <12 months of age is supported by an open-label, multicenter study of LIVMARLI which showed a similar safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetic profile to patients with ALGS > 12 months of age.
The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with ALGS less than 3 months of age. PFIC The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PFIC have been established in pediatric patients aged 12 months of age and older. Use of LIVMARLI in this population is supported by evidence from Trial 2 in patients 1 to <18 years of age that included 26 weeks of placebo-controlled safety and efficacy data . The 19 mg/mL formulation of LIVMARLI should be used in patients with PFIC in order to minimize exposure to excipients, including propylene glycol.
Patients less than 5 years of age are at highest risk for propylene glycol toxicity. The total daily intake of propylene glycol from all sources should be considered for managing the risk of propylene glycol toxicity . The safety and effectiveness of LIVMARLI have not been established in patients with PFIC younger than 12 months of age.
Contraindications for Livmarli
is contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) . Patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy).
Overdosage Information for Livmarli
Single doses of maralixibat up to 500 mg, approximately 18-fold higher than the recommended dose, have been administered in healthy adults and were tolerated without a meaningful increase in adverse effects when compared to lower doses. If an overdose occurs, discontinue LIVMARLI, monitor the patient for any signs and symptoms and institute general supportive measures if needed. LIVMARLI contains propylene glycol as an excipient.
In cases of suspected overdose, monitor for signs of propylene glycol toxicity, including hemolysis, hyperosmolarity with anion gap metabolic acidosis, acute kidney injury, and CNS toxicity. Discontinue LIVMARLI if propylene glycol toxicity is suspected.
Clinical Studies of Livmarli
Alagille Syndrome
The efficacy of LIVMARLI was assessed in Trial 1 (NCT02160782), which consisted of an 18-week open-label treatment period; a 4-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled drug-withdrawal period; a subsequent 26-week open-label treatment period; and a long-term open-label extension period. Thirty-one pediatric ALGS patients with cholestasis and pruritus were enrolled, with 90.3% of patients receiving at least one medication to treat pruritus at study entry. All patients had JAGGED1 mutation.
Patients were administered open-label treatment with LIVMARLI 380 mcg/kg once daily for 13 weeks after an initial 5-week dose-escalation period; two patients discontinued treatment during this first 18 weeks of open-label treatment. The 29 patients who completed the open-label treatment phase were then randomized to continue treatment with LIVMARLI or receive matching placebo during the 4-week drug withdrawal period at Weeks 19-22 (n=16 placebo, n=13 LIVMARLI). All 29 patients completed the randomized, blinded drug withdrawal period; subsequently, patients received open-label LIVMARLI at 380 mcg/kg once daily for an additional 26 weeks. Randomized patients had a median age of 5 years (range: 1 to 15 years) and 66% were male.
The baseline mean (standard deviation ) of liver test parameters were as follows: serum bile acid levels 280 µmol/L, AST 158 U/L, ALT 179 U/L, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) 498 U/L, and TB 5.6 mg/dL. Given the patients’ young age, a single-item observer-reported outcome was used to measure patients’ pruritus symptoms as observed by their caregiver twice daily (once in the morning and once in the evening) on the Itch Reported Outcome Instrument (ItchRO). Pruritus symptoms were assessed on a 5-point ordinal response scale, with scores ranging from 0 (none observed or reported) to 4 (very severe). Patients were included in Trial 1 if their average pruritus score was greater than 2.0 (moderate) in the 2 weeks prior to baseline. The average of the worst daily ItchRO(Obs) pruritus scores was computed for each week. For randomized patients, the mean (SD) at baseline (pre-treatment) was 3.1 and the mean (SD) at Week 18 (pre-randomized withdrawal period) was 1.4. On average, patients administered LIVMARLI for 22 weeks maintained pruritus reduction whereas those in the placebo group who were withdrawn from LIVMARLI after Week 18 returned to baseline pruritus scores by Week 22. Results from the placebo-controlled period are presented in Table 7. After re-entering the open-label treatment phase, both randomized treatment groups had similar mean pruritus scores by Week 28, the first week placebo patients received the full dosage of LIVMARLI after withdrawal.
These observer-rated pruritus results are supported by similar results on patient-rated pruritus in patients 5 years of age and older who were able to self-report their itching severity. Table 7: Weekly Average of Worst Daily ItchRO(Obs) Pruritus Severity Scores in Trial 1 Results based on an analysis of covariance model with treatment group and Week 18 average worst daily pruritus score as covariates Maralixibat (N=13) Placebo (N=16) Mean Difference Week 22, Mean (95% CI) 1.6
Change from Week 18 to Week 22, Mean (95% CI) 0.2 (-0.3
0.7) 1.6 -1.4 (-2.1, -0.8)
Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
The efficacy of LIVMARLI was assessed in Trial 2 (NCT03905330), a 26-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Efficacy was evaluated in 64 patients with documented molecular diagnosis of PFIC with presence of biallelic known pathogenic variants; this included 31 non-truncated PFIC2 patients (i.e., excluding patients with BSEP3) and 33 patients with PFIC1 (n=13), PFIC3 (n=9), PFIC4 (n=7), or PFIC6 (n=4) . Additional patients with BSEP3 (n=9), prior surgical diversion (n=8), heterozygous subjects (n=2), or no variants associated with cholestasis (n=8) were included for evaluation in a supplemental cohort. Patients were randomized to receive maralixibat orally 570 mcg/kg (n=33) or placebo (n=31) twice daily. 53% of pediatric patients were females.
Most patients were on stable ursodeoxycholic acid (89.1%) or rifampicin (51.6%) therapy at baseline. The baseline mean (standard deviation ) of liver test parameters were as follows: serum bile acid levels 263 μmol/L, AST 113 U/L, ALT 107 U/L, and TB 4.1 mg/dL, DB 3.0 mg/dL. Given the patients’ young age, a single-item observer-reported outcome was used to measure patients’ pruritus symptoms as observed by their caregiver twice daily (once in the morning and once in the evening) on the Itch Reported Outcome Instrument (ItchRO). Pruritus symptoms were assessed on a 5-point ordinal response scale, with scores ranging from 0 (none observed or reported) to 4 (very severe). Patients were included in Trial 2 if their average pruritus score was greater than or equal to 1.5 in the 4 weeks prior to baseline. Table 8 presents the results of the comparison between LIVMARLI and placebo on the mean change in the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score between baseline and Weeks 15–26. For the outcome summarized over Weeks 15-26, the average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score for each patient was calculated by: (Step 1) averaging the morning scores within a week; (Step 2) averaging 4 weekly morning scores to yield a single 4-week score; and finally (Step 3) averaging the three 4-week average morning scores (Weeks 15-18, Weeks 19-22, Weeks 23-26). The baseline average itching scores for each patient was calculated by averaging the morning ItchRO(Obs) score obtained in Step 2 across the 4 weeks prior to the first dose of the study.
Patients treated with LIVMARLI demonstrated greater improvement in pruritus compared with placebo. Table 8: Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Pruritus Severity Scores in Trial 2 a Results based on least squares means from an analysis of a mixed-effect model for repeated measures (MMRM). Model adjusts for treatment group, visit, treatment group-by-visit interaction, baseline 4-week average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity score, baseline score-by-visit interaction, and PFIC type. Maralixibat (N=33) Placebo (N=31) Baseline Mean 2.9
Change from baseline to Weeks 15-26 a Mean (95% CI) -1.8 (-2.2
-1.4) -0.6 (-1.0, -0.2) Mean difference from Placebo (95% CI) -1.2 (-1.7, -0.7) p-value <0.0001 Figure 1 displays the means (95% confidence intervals) of patients’ average morning ItchRO(Obs) severity scores in each treatment group for each 4-6 week time period. Figure 1. Mean of the Average Morning ItchRO(Obs) Pruritus Severity Scores Over Time in PFIC 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 Note: Figure 1 presents least squares mean (95% CI) estimates from a mixed model for repeated measures (MMRM) with observed value as the dependent variable and fixed categorical effects of treatment group, time period, treatment-by-time period interaction, and PFIC type. Although the number of patients with BSEP3 in Trial 2 were limited, improvement in pruritus was not observed in 5 patients with BSEP3 who received LIVMARLI compared to 4 patients with BSEP3 who received placebo for 26 weeks.
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