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A Study to Learn About How Well the Medicine Efgartigimod Works to Treat Autoimmune Encephalitis In Children 12 Years or Older and Adults
Sponsor: argenx
Summary
The POLARIS study is designed to evaluate how well efgartigimod PH20 SC may work (called "efficacy") and how safe it is for people diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis (AIE). The study consists of 4 parts: in part A participants will receive efgartigimod SC; in part B, participants will be randomized to receive either efgartigimod SC or placebo; in part C, participants who completed part B will receive efgartigimod SC; in part D, participants who completed part C will be observed after their last dose of efgartigimod SC. If AIE symptoms return, efgartigimod SC treatment may be restarted during this time. The maximum overall study duration for participants is up to 3 years. More information can be found in clinicaltrials.argenx.com/polaris
Official title: A Global, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Efgartigimod PH20 SC in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Autoimmune Encephalitis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
170
Start Date
2026-07-13
Completion Date
2031-07-26
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Efgartigimod PH20 (ARGX-113) SC
subcutaneous administrations of efgartigimod PH20 SC given by prefilled syringe (PFS). For participants aged 12 to \<18 years with body weight ≤50 kg, the study drug will be administered by vial and syringe.
Placebo PH20 SC
subcutaneous administrations of placebo PH20 SC given by prefilled syringe (PFS). For participants aged 12 to \<18 years with body weight ≤50 kg, the study drug will be administered by vial and syringe