Table 1.

Novel agents targeting adhesion

NameMechanismTrial phase, type, NCT#Primary end pointsStatusResults and comments
Rivipansel (GMI-1070)* Small-molecule pan-selectin antagonist; maximal activity against E-selectin 1/2, single arm open label, NCT00911495 Safety Completed Well tolerated; increase in total WBC, without associated symptoms76  
2, RDBPC, NCT01119833 Time to resolution of VOC Completed Trend in expected direction in primary end point 
Cumulative opioid use significantly decreased (by 83%; P = .010)10  
3, RDBPC, NCT02187003 Time to readiness for discharge Recruiting All SCD genotypes; age ≥6 y 
IV infusion every 12 h during VOC 
SEG101 (crizanlizumab) Humanized mAb against P-selectin 2, RDBPC, NCT1895361 Annual rate of sickle cell–related pain crises with high-dose crizanlizumab vs placebo Completed All SCD genotypes; reduction in pain crisis rate by 45% in high-dose arm; improvement in various secondary end points; no improvement in markers of hemolysis77  
2, single arm open label, NCT03264989 PKs and PDs Recruiting All SCD genotypes 
2, single arm open label, NCT03474965 PKs and PDs Not yet recruiting All SCD genotypes; age 6 mo to 17 y 
IVIG* Disrupts neutrophil-mediated sRBC capture 1, RDBPC, NCT01757418 Safety, dose finding, and neutrophil activation Completed Low-dose IVIG was safe, well tolerated, and stabilized Mac-1 activity14  
2, RDBPC, NCT01757418 Length of VOC Recruiting Single low-dose during VOC 
Sevuparin* Heparinoid with anti–P- and anti–L-selectin activity 2, RDBPC, NCT02515838 Time to resolution of VOC Recruiting All SCD genotypes; continuous IV infusion 
NameMechanismTrial phase, type, NCT#Primary end pointsStatusResults and comments
Rivipansel (GMI-1070)* Small-molecule pan-selectin antagonist; maximal activity against E-selectin 1/2, single arm open label, NCT00911495 Safety Completed Well tolerated; increase in total WBC, without associated symptoms76  
2, RDBPC, NCT01119833 Time to resolution of VOC Completed Trend in expected direction in primary end point 
Cumulative opioid use significantly decreased (by 83%; P = .010)10  
3, RDBPC, NCT02187003 Time to readiness for discharge Recruiting All SCD genotypes; age ≥6 y 
IV infusion every 12 h during VOC 
SEG101 (crizanlizumab) Humanized mAb against P-selectin 2, RDBPC, NCT1895361 Annual rate of sickle cell–related pain crises with high-dose crizanlizumab vs placebo Completed All SCD genotypes; reduction in pain crisis rate by 45% in high-dose arm; improvement in various secondary end points; no improvement in markers of hemolysis77  
2, single arm open label, NCT03264989 PKs and PDs Recruiting All SCD genotypes 
2, single arm open label, NCT03474965 PKs and PDs Not yet recruiting All SCD genotypes; age 6 mo to 17 y 
IVIG* Disrupts neutrophil-mediated sRBC capture 1, RDBPC, NCT01757418 Safety, dose finding, and neutrophil activation Completed Low-dose IVIG was safe, well tolerated, and stabilized Mac-1 activity14  
2, RDBPC, NCT01757418 Length of VOC Recruiting Single low-dose during VOC 
Sevuparin* Heparinoid with anti–P- and anti–L-selectin activity 2, RDBPC, NCT02515838 Time to resolution of VOC Recruiting All SCD genotypes; continuous IV infusion 

Unless otherwise specified, studies included only adult patients with HbSS or HbSβ0.

mAb, monoclonal antibody; PD, pharmacodynamic; RDBPC, randomized double blind placebo controlled; WBC, white blood cell count.

*

Study drug administered during acute VOC.

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