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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 2Completed· 49 enrolled
Drug / intervention
ACZ885 +1 moredrug
Likely dose
ACZ885 4 mg/kgfrom record
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NCT02961218Phase 2Completed

A Multiple-dose, Subject- and Investigator-blinded, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Design Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of ACZ885 (Canakinumab) in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients With Sickle Cell Anemia

Novartis Pharmaceuticals·interventional·Posted Nov 10, 2016·Updated Jan 13, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating ACZ885 and Placebo for Sickle Cell Anemia. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 15 sites in 7 countries.

Detailed Summary

The study assesses the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ACZ885 (canakinumab) in pediatric and young adult patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesCanada, Germany, Israel, South Africa, Turkey (Türkiye), United Kingdom, United States
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Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 10, 2016
Enrollment StartApr 5, 2017
Primary CompletionJun 27, 2019
Study CompletionApr 27, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.2 yearsPosted 9.6 years ago

Interventions

ACZ885drug

Monthly doses of 4 mg/kg for subjects weighing ≤40 kg and 300 mg for all other subjects

Placebodrug

Monthly doses of placebo to match the administered dose of canakinumab s.c.