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Qfitlia™ (fitusiran): ATLAS clinical trial design


The Qfitlia clinical program was studied for over 7 years in people with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors1,2

The ATLAS clinical trial program included two parent studies (ATLAS-INH and ATLAS-A/B), a supportive study (ATLAS-PPX), and an open-label extension study (ATLAS-OLE)3

ATLAS Clinical trial program schematic. The program included two parent studies (ATLAS-INH and ATLAS-A/B) and a supportive study (ATLAS-PPX) enrolling adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and alder with severe hemophilia A or B with or without inhibitors
ATLAS open-label extension study schematic evaluating an antithrombin-based dosing regimen enrolled 227 patients from parent and supportive studies. The trial included a 6 month AT-DR dosing adjustment period then a 7 month primary efficacy period

The efficacy of Qfitlia AT-DR treatment was assessed by comparing the Qfitlia AT-DR treatment data from the long-term extension study, ATLAS-OLE, to the control data from studies ATLAS-INH and ATLAS-A/B.1,5

Excluded from the trial were patients with known coexisting coagulation disorders other than hemophilia A or B, an increased risk of thrombosis as assessed by a history of arterial or venous thromboembolism, significant valvular disease or atrial fibrillation, coexisting thrombophilic disorders (eg, Factor V Leiden mutation), antithrombin activity <60% at screening, platelet count ≤100,000/μL, eGFR ≤45 mL/min (using the MDRD), or clinically significant liver disease.3

* ATLAS-INH was a randomized, multicenter, open-label clinical study in 57 adult and pediatric males (aged ≥12 years) with hemophilia A or B with inhibitory antibodies to FVIII or FIX who had previously received on-demand (episodic) treatment with BPAs for bleeding. ATLAS-A/B was a randomized, multicenter, open-label clinical study in 120 adult and pediatric males (aged ≥12 years) with hemophilia A or B without inhibitory antibodies to FVIII or FIX who had previously received on-demand (episodic) treatment with factor replacement for bleeding. Eligible patients in both trials were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive Qfitlia prophylaxis (80 mg SC once monthly) or the comparator arm (BPA on-demand or factor replacement on-demand, respectively) to treat breakthrough bleeding episodes for 9 months.3
ATLAS-PPX was an exploratory, Phase 3, open-label study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Qfitlia prophylaxis in 80 males aged ≥12 years with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors, who had received prior BPA or factor replacement prophylaxis. Participants continued their prior BPA or factor replacement prophylaxis for 6 months before switching to once-monthly 80 mg Qfitlia prophylaxis for 7 months (onset and efficacy periods).4
To mitigate the risk of thrombotic events, an AT-DR with the target antithrombin activity range of 15% to 35% was implemented in ATLAS-OLE when studies ATLAS-INH and ATLAS-A/B were nearly completed.3
§ ATLAS-OLE, a multicenter, multinational, open-label extension study, assessed the safety and efficacy of Qfitlia using dose modifications based on antithrombin activity levels.1,3

The ATLAS-OLE trial included a diverse patient population who were treated with the AT-DR3

Hemophilia A
174 patients1

59 with inhibitors
115 without inhibitors

Hemophilia B
53 patients1

19 with inhibitors
34 without inhibitors

This study included patients between the ages of 12 and 72 years.1,3

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Safety from the ATLAS trials

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INDICATION

Qfitlia™ (fitusiran) is an antithrombin (AT)-directed small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) indicated for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with hemophilia A or B with or without Factor VIII or IX inhibitors.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: THROMBOTIC EVENTS AND ACUTE AND RECURRENT GALLBLADDER DISEASE

THROMBOTIC EVENTS
Serious thrombotic events have occurred in Qfitlia-treated patients with risk factors for thromboembolism including persistent antithrombin (AT) activity less than 15%, use of Qfitlia 80 mg once monthly, presence of indwelling venous catheters, and in the post-operative setting when Bleed Management Guidelines were not followed. 

Monitor AT activity using an FDA-cleared test and target AT activity 15-35% to reduce the risk of thrombosis. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of thrombotic events. Interrupt Qfitlia in patients with a thrombotic event and manage as clinically indicated.

ACUTE AND RECURRENT GALLBLADDER DISEASE
Acute and recurrent gallbladder disease, including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis have occurred in Qfitlia-treated patients, some of whom required cholecystectomy or had complications (e.g., pancreatitis) related to gallbladder disease. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of acute and recurrent gallbladder disease. 

Consider interruption or discontinuation of Qfitlia if gallbladder disease occurs. Consider alternative treatment for hemophilia in patients with a history of symptomatic gallbladder disease.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Thrombotic Events:  

  • Serious thrombotic events have been reported in Qfitlia-treated patients. Thrombotic events were reported in 2.6% of patients receiving the 80 mg once monthly dose, including a fatal event of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. The 80 mg once monthly dose is not approved or recommended for use. Thrombotic events were reported in 1.4% of patients receiving Qfitlia prophylaxis using the AT-based dose regimen (AT-DR) that targeted AT activity 15-35%
  • The risk of thrombosis is greater in patients with certain risk factors (see Boxed WARNING). Treatment of breakthrough bleeding episodes with clotting factor concentrate (CFC) or bypassing agent (BPA) at a dose greater or more frequent than recommended may also increase thrombotic risk

Acute and Recurrent Gallbladder Disease: 

  • Treatment with Qfitlia is associated with an increased occurrence of acute and recurrent gallbladder disease, including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis (see Boxed WARNING). In the 270 patients in the clinical studies who received Qfitlia at a fixed dose of 80 mg once monthly, 17% experienced gallbladder events and 4% underwent cholecystectomy. In 286 patients who received the AT-DR, 3.8% experienced gallbladder events and 0.3% underwent cholecystectomy

Hepatotoxicity: 

  • In the two randomized studies testing Qfitlia 80 mg once monthly, alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) elevations above 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) occurred in 32% of patients with hemophilia with inhibitors and 18% of patients with hemophilia without inhibitors. There was one case of moderate hepatic injury attributable to Qfitlia use. On the AT-DR, 3.4% of patients treated with Qfitlia had at least one ALT value >3x ULN
  • Avoid use of Qfitlia in patients with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, B, and C)
  • Obtain baseline liver tests, including AST, ALT, and total bilirubin, prior to initiating Qfitlia, monthly for at least the first 6 months of Qfitlia use, monthly for at least 6 months after a dose increase, and periodically thereafter as clinically indicated  
  • If new or worsening liver test abnormalities occur, initiate medical management as appropriate and monitor until they return to baseline. If ALT or AST elevations >5x ULN occur, interrupt Qfitlia treatment. If Qfitlia is restarted and ALT or AST elevations >5x ULN reoccur or the patient experiences jaundice due to hepatotoxicity with other causes of liver test elevation ruled out, permanently discontinue Qfitlia

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Hypercoagulability with Concomitant Use of CFC or BPA: Qfitlia prophylaxis leads to increased thrombin generation with additive increase in peak thrombin when used concomitantly with CFC or BPA.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%) are viral infection, nasopharyngitis, and bacterial infection.

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

AT-DR=antithrombin-based dosing regimen; BPA=bypassing agent; eGFR=estimated glomerular filtration rate; FIX=Factor IX; FVIII=Factor VIII; MDRD=modification of diet in renal disease; SC=subcutaneous.

References: 1. Data on file CSR. SAR439774-LTE15174 - fitusiran. November 2023. 2. Young G, et al. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2023;7(4):e100179. 3. Qfitlia Prescribing Information. Genzyme Corporation. Cambridge, MA. 4. Kenet G, et al. Blood. 2024;143(22):2256-2269. 5. Young G, et al; for the ATLAS-OLE Trial Group. Safety and efficacy of the fitusiran revised antithrombin-based dose regimen (AT-DR) in people with haemophilia (PwH) A or B, with or without inhibitors (ATLAS-OLE). Presented at: European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders Annual Congress; February 6-9, 2024; Frankfurt, Germany.

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