Phase 2 Primary Biliary Cholangitis Trial, Terminated NCT03155932 Sponsor: Arena Pharmaceuticals Condition: Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Trial results

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According to the results reported on ClinicalTrials.gov, this trial (NCT03155932) enrolled 2 participants who were given a study drug called APD334 (also known as etrasimod). The trial was designed to look at two main things: changes in a blood marker called alkaline phosphatase (ALP) — a substance that, when elevated, can suggest a liver condition is progressing — and the number of participants who experienced any unwanted or unexpected health events (called adverse events) during the study. Both participants started the trial, both moved on to a higher dose at the 12-week mark, and both completed the study. The reported data shows that for the ALP blood marker measurements — one of the primary things the trial set out to measure — no numerical results were submitted to ClinicalTrials.gov, so those figures are not available. For the second primary measure, the reported data shows that 2 out of 2 participants experienced at least one adverse event. No numbers were reported for the secondary outcomes, which included further ALP measurements and an assessment of how the drug moved through the body (known as pharmacokinetics). The exploratory outcomes, such as changes in blood counts and fatigue levels, also had no data reported. It is worth noting that with only 2 participants, this was an extremely small study, and the absence of many reported numbers means there is very limited information available from this trial. These are the results as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov. They are not medical advice — always discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.

These are the results as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov, not medical advice. Verify independently with the trial site and discuss what they mean for you with your doctor.

Phase 2 Primary Biliary Cholangitis Trial, Terminated

NCT03155932
Terminated Phase 2 🇦🇺 Australian site

Who may be able to join

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Who might be able to join this trial:

  • You are between 18 and 80 years old (inclusive)
  • You have been diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), confirmed by at least 2 of the following: a specific blood test showing certain antibodies, a liver enzyme (ALP) that has been above a certain level for at least 6 months, or a liver biopsy that shows signs of PBC
  • You have been taking a medication called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for at least 6 months, with the same dose for at least the last 3 months
  • Your liver-related blood test results fall within specific ranges — your ALP is above a certain level but not extremely high, two other liver enzymes (ALT and AST) are not too elevated, and your bilirubin is within the normal range
  • Your liver blood test results have been stable (within 20% of each other) across two measurements taken at least 4 weeks apart

Who may not be able to join:

  • You have a chronic liver disease that is caused by something other than PBC (note: having PBC alongside a condition called primary Sjögren's syndrome is still allowed)
  • You have a history of serious liver failure or significant liver complications
  • You have a medical condition unrelated to the liver that causes a certain enzyme (ALP) to be raised, such as Paget's disease
  • You have had a significant infection in the 6 weeks before starting treatment, or have ever had a hepatitis C infection
  • You have taken immune-suppressing, immune-modifying, or experimental medications within 30 days before starting treatment
  • You have taken a specific medication called obeticholic acid (OCA) within 30 days before the start of the trial
  • There may be additional eligibility requirements not listed here (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.

Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.

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Last synced 28 July 2026
Phase 2: approximately ~30% of drugs entering this phase reach regulatory approval, based on published industry-wide historical data. This is not specific to this trial.
Phase success rates shown are historical industry-wide averages based on published data. They are not a prediction for this specific trial or your individual situation.

Contact this trial

Principal Investigator: Arena CT.gov Administrator, Arena Pharmaceuticals

Australian sites

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales
Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya, Queensland
Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria

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Trial details

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Sponsor
Arena Pharmaceuticals
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Start date
29 December 2017
Est. completion
31 January 2019

Where this trial is recruiting

🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇺🇸 United States

3 site(s) in Australia. Confirm current status and contact details directly with the trial site.

Primary endpoints

Change in Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Concentration; Number of Participants With Adverse Events

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Expanded access pathways

If this trial is not available to you, other access pathways may exist. In Australia, the TGA Special Access Scheme allows access to unapproved therapeutic goods for individual patients.

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