Tolerability of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b Add-on to Ongoing Ruxolitinib Therapy in Myelofibrosis (RopeRux in Myelofibrosis)

ConditionMyelofibrosis
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Utah

About this trial

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn if the study drug ropeginterferon alfa- 2b added to, standard of care, ruxolitinib is safe and effective in treating patients with Myelofibrosis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Male or female subject aged ≥ 18 years.

Diagnosed with PMF, post-PV MF, or post-ET MF per WHO 2016 or 2022 criteria, bearing one of these MPN phenotype defining mutations (JAK2, CALR, and MPL), and with a DIPSS score of low, intermediate-1 or intermediate-2.

Subjects must be already on standard of care ruxolitinib per the treating physician for at least 3 months or more, and on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to screening.

Subjects must have spleen volume of > 450ml by either MRI or CT scan

Disqualifiers

PV or ET patients who progressed while on pegylated interferon or ropeginterferon therapy.

Receiving other investigational agents.

Existence of, or history of severe psychiatric disorders, particularly severe depression, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempt (Patients with pre-existing depression who are well-controlled and on stable doses of antidepressants are eligible).

Evidence of severe retinopathy or clinically significant eye disease.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ropeginterferon alfa- 2b
  • Ruxolitinib

Treatment groups

15 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Utah

Lead sponsor

PharmaEssentia

Collaborator