# Optimization and testing of anti-methamphetamine antibody therapy to support pivotal clinical trials and commercialization

> **NIH NIH U01** · INTERVEXION THERAPEUTICS, LLC · 2020 · $3,136,427

## Abstract

InterveXion is developing an anti-methamphetamine (METH) monoclonal antibody called IXT-m200 for the
treatment of METH use disorders. Single doses of IXT-m200 have been well-tolerated in healthy volunteers
and also METH users who are given weekly doses of METH (30 mg, IV) following IXT-m200 administration.
Importantly, an interim analysis of our ongoing Phase 2 study shows that IXT-m200 alters METH distribution in
humans as predicted from nonclinical data, specifically by greatly reducing METH volume of distribution, i.e.,
sequestering METH in the blood. No serious adverse events or adverse event greater than mild or moderate
have been reported in the Phase 2 study.
The currently proposed long-term nonclinical studies will facilitate multiple dose clinical trials to test IXT-m200
for efficacy in reducing METH use. In addition, InterveXion will improve the manufacturing process for IXT-
m200 and thereby comply with new regulations that have been imposed since the IXT-m200 development
program began. Finally, subcutaneous administration of IXT-m200 will be explored as a potential improvement
to the dosing regimen. Subcutaneous injections may be given in an office or counseling setting, would allow
patients to more easily receive IXT-m200, and should improve medication compliance.
The major goal of this proposal is to move IXT-m200 to the next milestone in the FDA approval process, which
is multiple dose studies in humans, such as pivotal Phase 2b/3 studies. The specific aims that will allow this
goal to be met are as follows. Aim 1: Manufacture IXT-m200 to support required nonclinical and clinical
studies. A single cell will be isolated and used to generate a new Master Cell Bank with improved production
capabilities. Two batches will be made to provide material for Aim 2 and upcoming clinical trials. Aim 2:
Complete multiple dose studies of IXT-m200 in rats to support multiple dose administration in humans. A
6-month toxicology study with 27 weekly doses of IXT-m200 in rats will be done following the successful
completion of a pilot study. Aim 3: Conduct studies to determine the feasibility of subcutaneous administration
of IXT-m200. IXT-m200 will be concentrated to at least 140 mg/mL and given to rats by subcutaneous
injection. Antibody pharmacokinetics, METH binding capability and immunogenicity will be tested. Aim 4:
Prepare for first multiple dose clinical study by communicating with FDA, maintaining the IND, and developing
a full clinical protocol. All regulatory interactions and requirements will be completed under this aim so that a
multiple dose clinical trial may begin as soon as this work is completed.
The treatment of METH use disorder remains an unmet medical need with no medications yet approved by the
US FDA. InterveXion continues to strive to meet this need by pushing forward quickly with the development of
the first METH-binding mAb, IXT-m200. These studies are the next steps toward meeting that need.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9983441
- **Project number:** 1U01DA051078-01
- **Recipient organization:** INTERVEXION THERAPEUTICS, LLC
- **Principal Investigator:** W BROOKS GENTRY
- **Activity code:** U01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $3,136,427
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-05-01 → 2023-02-28

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9983441

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9983441, Optimization and testing of anti-methamphetamine antibody therapy to support pivotal clinical trials and commercialization (1U01DA051078-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9983441. Licensed CC0.

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