🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-23

A Study of Pegcetacoplan in Pediatric Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) (NCT04901936)

An Open Label, Single-Arm, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Biologic Activity of Pegcetacoplan in Pediatric Patients With Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

🟢 Recruiting Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and biological activity (how the investigational medication is processed by the body) of pegcetacoplan in 12-17 year-olds (adolescents) who have paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Children's Hospital of Atlanta — Atlanta, Georgia

Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (12 Sites)

  • Children's Hospital of Atlanta — Atlanta, Georgia
  • Motol University Hospital — Prague,
  • Robert-Debré Hospital Paris — Paris,
  • Hospital Ampang — Ampang,
  • Radboud University Hospital Nijmegen — Nijmegen,
  • University Medical Center Utrecht — Utrecht,
  • University Children's Hospital — Belgrade,
  • University Hospital Vall d'Hebron — Barcelona,
  • University Hospital 12 de Octubre — Madrid,
  • Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine — Bangkok,
  • Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital — Chiang Mai,
  • St. Mary's Hospital — London,

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: 1-833-284-6361 (833-CT Info-1)

Email: clinicaltrials@apellis.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗