CardiolRx in Recurrent Pericarditis (MAVERIC Phase-3)

Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase-3 trial. The primary objective is to assess whether patients remain free of pericarditis recurrence while receiving CardiolRx. Before any trial-related procedure is performed, written informed consent will be obtained. After informed consent is obtained, patients will be screened for eligibility. The highest NRS pain score within the past 7 days is to be assessed prior to randomization at Visit 1 (Day 1). Baseline blood samples for central laboratory assessment of hs-CRP and pharmacokinetic assessments should also be collected prior to randomization at Visit 1 (Day 1). All other screening assessments will be performed at any time within 7 days prior to randomization at Visit 1 (Day 1) and include the following: Physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead ECG; C-SSRS and blood draws for local laboratory assessments (see Section 17.2). Eligible patients will be randomized at Visit 1 (Day 1) to either CardiolRx or matching placebo in a 1:1 ratio. Double-blind trial therapy will be initiated in the evening of Day 1, 10 - 16 days (no additional time window is allowed) prior to the last scheduled dose of the IL-1 blocker and after all baseline assessments are completed. Trial therapy will be administered for 24 weeks. Vital signs, ECG recording and blood draws for local and central laboratory analyses will be carried out at selected visits. Concomitant medications and (S)AEs will be recorded at all visits. Final efficacy assessments will take place at Visit 9, 24 weeks after randomization and start of trial therapy and include a physical exam, vital signs, pain score NRS collection, a 12-lead ECG, a C-SSRS, as well as blood draws for local and central laboratory assessments. A virtual safety follow-up visit (Visit 10) will be scheduled 4 weeks after the last trial therapy administration.