Boehringer starts clinical study on interchangeability between adalimumab biosimilar candidate and US-formulated Humira
First study in the US to investigate an interchangeability designation for an adalimumab biosimilar candidate.
Boehringer Ingelheim has announced that the first patient has been enrolled into its VOLTAIRE-X interchangeability study. The goal of the study is to demonstrate that BI 695501 is interchangeable with the US-marketed formulation of Humira 40 mg/0.8 mL. This is the first study in the U..to investigate an interchangeability designation for an adalimumab biosimilar candidate.
The study will compare the pharmacokinetics and clinical outcomes between patients receiving Humira continuously, versus those who switch repeatedly between Humira and BI 695501, Boehringer Ingelheim's adalimumab biosimilar candidate. The study will also assess safety, immunogenicity and efficacy.
"We are pleased that the first patient has now been enrolled in VOLTAIRE-X, and look forward to continued recruitment and patient follow-up," said Ivan Blanarik, Senior Vice President and Head of Therapeutic Area Biosimilars at Boehringer Ingelheim. "The initiation of this study reinforces our commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from serious chronic or life-threatening diseases through biosimilars. With biosimilars, we will have the opportunity to expand treatment options while at the same time providing value to the healthcare system."
The VOLTAIRE-X study (NCT03210259), is being conducted in 240 patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Results from the study are expected in the second half of 2019.
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