A Study to Assess the Absolute Bioavailability of Empasiprubart SC Administered With an Autoinjector and the Pharmacokinetic Noninferiority of Empasiprubart SC Versus Intravenous (IV) in Healthy Adult Participants

May 21, 2026 updated by: argenx

A Phase 1, Randomized, Open-Label Study to Assess the Absolute Bioavailability of Empasiprubart SC Administered With an Autoinjector (Part A) and the Pharmacokinetic Noninferiority of Empasiprubart SC Versus IV (Part B) in Healthy Adult Participants

This study aims to see how the body reacts to empasiprubart, administered using an autoinjector (AI). The study will also look at other effects of empasiprubart, how it works in the body, and if it is safe.

The study consists of 2 parts: parts A and B. In part A, eligible participants will be randomized to receive empasiprubart SC AI via abdomen, empasiprubart SC AI via thigh, or empasiprubart IV (intravenously). In part B, eligible participants will be randomized to receive empasiprubart SC AI via abdomen or empasiprubart IV.

Participants from part A will be in the study for approximately up to 37 weeks . Participants from part B will be in the study for up to approximately 43 weeks.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Recruiting

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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130

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Quebec
      • Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada, H3P 3P1

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Is at least the local legal age of consent and aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive, when signing the ICF.
  • Has a body weight between 50 and 120 kg and a BMI between 18 and 35 kg/m2, inclusive.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has any current or past clinically meaningful medical or psychiatric condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would confound the study results or put the participant at undue risk.
  • Clinical diagnosis of SLE. For participants with an antinuclear antibody titer of ≥1:80 and a positive anti-double-stranded DNA and/or positive anti-Smith result at screening, an SLE diagnosis must be ruled out before the first IMP administration.
  • Previously participated in an empasiprubart clinical study and received at least 1 dose of IMP.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Open-label treatment period (part A): empasiprubart SC AI (via abdomen)
Participants randomized to receive empasiprubart SC AI via abdomen.
Biological: empasiprubart SC AI
Subcutaneous injection of empasiprubart via Autoinjector (AI).
Experimental: Open-label treatment period (part A): empasiprubart SC AI (via thigh)
Participants randomized to receive empasiprubart SC AI via thigh.
Biological: empasiprubart SC AI
Subcutaneous injection of empasiprubart via Autoinjector (AI).
Experimental: Open-label treatment period (part A): empasiprubart IV
Participants randomized to receive empasiprubart IV.
Biological: empasiprubart IV
Intravenous infusion of empasiprubart
Experimental: Open-label treatment period (part B): empasiprubart SC AI
Participants randomized to receive empasiprubart IV and empasiprubart SC AI.
Biological: empasiprubart SC AI
Subcutaneous injection of empasiprubart via Autoinjector (AI).
Biological: empasiprubart IV
Intravenous infusion of empasiprubart
Experimental: Open-label treatment period (part B): empasiprubart IV
Participants randomized to receive empasiprubart IV.
Biological: empasiprubart IV
Intravenous infusion of empasiprubart

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
aBA via abdomen as assessed by AUC0-inf SC versus AUC0-inf IV
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks
aBA = absolute bioavailability; AUC0-inf=area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity; PK = pharmacokinetics; SC = subcutaneous, IV = intravenous
Up to 33 weeks
aBA via thigh as assessed by AUC0-inf SC versus AUC0-inf IV
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks
aBA = absolute bioavailability; AUC0-inf=area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity; PK = pharmacokinetics; SC = subcutaneous, IV = intravenous
Up to 33 weeks
Ctrough at week 8
Time Frame: Up to 8 weeks
Ctrough = trough concentration
Up to 8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
empasiprubart Cmax
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks
Cmax = maximum observed concentration
Up to 33 weeks
AUCw4-8 over time
Time Frame: Up to 39 weeks
AUCw4-8 = area under the concentration-time curve from week 4 to week 8
Up to 39 weeks
Cavg over time
Time Frame: Up to 39 weeks
Cavg = average concentration
Up to 39 weeks
Ctrough over time
Time Frame: Up to 39 weeks
Ctrough = trough concentration
Up to 39 weeks
Percentage change from baseline in free C2 and total C2 over time
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)
C2 = complement component 2
Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)
Incidence of ADA against empasiprubart in serum
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)
ADA = antidrug antibody(ies)
Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)
Incidence of AEs, SAEs, and AEs leading to empasiprubart discontinuation
Time Frame: Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)
AE=adverse event; SAE=serious adverse event
Up to 33 weeks (Part A) + up to 39 weeks (Part B)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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argenx

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
March 16, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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March 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
October 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 21, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 21, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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May 28, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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May 28, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 21, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • ARGX-117-900-XIND-1003

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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