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A Study of Nipocalimab in Pregnancies at Risk for Severe Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) (AZALEA)

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
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EU CTIS:
#2022-502629-16-00
EudraCT:
J&J ID:
#CR109199
Other:
#80202135EBF3001
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Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant and an estimated gestational age (GA) (based on ultrasound dating) from Week 13^0/7 to Week 18^6/7 at randomization

* History of severe Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) in a prior pregnancy defined as documented:

1. fetal anemia as result of HDFN or fetal hydrops as result of HDFN or received greater than or equal to (>=)1 IUT as a result of HDFN or

2. fetal loss or neonatal death as a result of HDFN, with maternal alloantibody titers for Rhesus antigen D protein (RhD), Kell, Kell Rhesus antigen C protein (Rhc), Rhesus antigen E protein (RhE), or RhC antigen above the critical levels (anti-Kell >=4; other >=16) and evidence of an antigen-positive fetus

* During the current pregnancy, presence of maternal alloantibody to RhD, Rhc, RhE, or RhC antigen with titers above the critical level (anti-Kell >= 4; other >=16) based on the designated central lab results at screening

* Evidence of antigen-positivity corresponding to the current maternal alloantibody (RhD, Kell, Rhc, RhE, or RhC) confirmed by non-invasive antigen cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) performed at the central laboratory

* Have screening lab test results within values within the study protocol-specified parameters: a) albumin >= lower limit of normal (LLN); b) alanine transaminase (AST) less than or equal to (<=) 2 × upper limit of normal (ULN); c) alanine transaminase (ALT) <=2 × ULN d) creatinine <=0.8 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), SI: <=70.7 micromole per liter (μmol/L), and Serum total immunoglobulins G (IgG) ≥ 600 mg/dL SI: >=6 g/L

* Medically stable on the basis of physical examination, medical history, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and clinical lab tests performed at screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently pregnant with a multiple gestation (twins or more)

* Evidence of fetal anemia prior to randomization in the current pregnancy

* History of severe preeclampsia prior to GA Week 34 or severe fetal growth restriction (estimated fetal weight <3rd percentile, based on local fetal growth normative standards) in a previous pregnancy

* Current uncontrolled hypertension

* History of myocardial infarction, unstable ischemic heart disease, or stroke

* Has any confirmed or suspected clinical immunodeficiency syndrome or has a family history of congenital or hereditary immunodeficiency unless confirmed absent in the participant

* Has inflammatory or autoimmune diseases requiring immunosuppressive therapies that may jeopardize the safety of the participant

* Currently has a malignancy or has a history of malignancy within 3 years before screening (with the exception of localized basal cell carcinoma and/or squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer that has been adequately treated with no evidence of recurrence for at least 3 months before the first study intervention administration or cervical carcinoma in situ that has been treated with no evidence of recurrence for at least 3 months before the first study intervention)

* Is currently receiving systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants for disorders unrelated to the pregnancy

* Has received or planning to receive plasmapheresis, immunoadsorption therapy, intravenous immunoglobulin (IV Ig), or any immunoglobulin (Ig)G fragment crystallizable (Fc)-related protein therapeutics during the current pregnancy

* Has a severe infection including opportunistic infections

* Presence of abnormal (protocol-specified) hematologic lab values during screening

* History of an unprovoked pulmonary embolism or history of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

The above information was not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Note: The criteria listed here are only a general guide. To join any trial, you must first have a medical check by a qualified doctor or healthcare professional. They will decide if the trial is a good fit and safe for your health.
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