GAUSS: A Study of Obinutuzumab (RO5072759) in Patients With Indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson. CR is defined as the disappearance of all clinical and radiographic evidence of disease, disease-related symptoms and normalization of biochemical abnormalities of NHL. All lymph nodes and nodal masses must have regressed to normal size. The spleen, if considered to be enlarged before therapy on the basis of a CT scan, must have regressed in size and must not be palpable on physical examination. Any macroscopic nodules in any organs detectable on imaging techniques should no longer be present. Other organs considered to be enlarged before therapy due to involvement by lymphoma, such as liver and kidneys, must have decreased in size. If the bone marrow was involved by lymphoma before treatment, the infiltrate must be cleared on repeat bone marrow aspirate and biopsy of the same site.

Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson. PR was defined as 50% decrease in SPD of the 6 largest dominant nodes or nodal masses. No increase in the size of the other nodes, liver, or spleen. Splenic and hepatic nodules must regress by at least 50% in the SPD. No new sites of disease.

Overall response was defined as Complete Response (CR), Complete Response/Unconfirmed (CRu) or Partial Response (PR) as assessed by investigators during study treatment (induction or extended treatment phase). Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson.

CR was defined as the disappearance of all clinical and radiographic evidence of disease, disease-related symptoms and normalization of biochemical abnormalities of NHL.

CRu was CR plus one or more of the following: A residual lymph node mass greater than 1.5 cm in greatest transverse diameter that has regressed by more than 75% in the sum of the products of the greatest diameter (tumors)(SPD) and/or indeterminate bone marrow.

PR was defined as 50% decrease in SPD of the 6 largest dominant nodes or nodal masses. No increase in the size of the other nodes, liver, or spleen. Splenic and hepatic nodules must regress by at least 50% in the SPD. No new sites of disease.

Overall response was defined as Complete Response (CR), Complete Response/Unconfirmed (CRu) or Partial Response (PR) as assessed by investigators at end of induction treatment. Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson.

Overall response was defined as Complete Response (CR), Complete Response/Unconfirmed (CRu) or Partial Response (PR) as assessed by investigators during study treatment (induction or extended treatment phase). Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson.

CR was defined as the disappearance of all clinical and radiographic evidence of disease, disease-related symptoms and normalization of biochemical abnormalities of NHL.

CRu was CR plus one or more of the following: A residual lymph node mass greater than 1.5 cm in greatest transverse diameter that has regressed by more than 75% in the sum of the products of the greatest diameter (tumors)(SPD) and/or indeterminate bone marrow.

PR was defined as 50% decrease in SPD of the 6 largest dominant nodes or nodal masses. No increase in the size of the other nodes, liver, or spleen. Splenic and hepatic nodules must regress by at least 50% in the SPD. No new sites of disease.

PFS was defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of progression, relapse, or death from any cause as assessed by the Investigator.

Progression was defined as a ≥ 50% increase from nadir in the SPD of any previously identified abnormal node and/or the appearance of any new lesion during or at the end of therapy.

Relapse was defined as the appearance of any new lesion or increase by ≥ 50% in the size of previously involved sites and/or a ≥ 50% increase in greatest diameter of any previously identified node greater than 1 cm in its short axis or in the SPD of more than one node.

The percentage of participants with progression, relapse, or death events from any cause as assessed by the Investigator.

Progression was defined as a ≥ 50% increase from nadir in the SPD of any previously identified abnormal node and/or the appearance of any new lesion during or at the end of therapy.

Relapse was defined as the appearance of any new lesion or increase by ≥ 50% in the size of previously involved sites and/or a ≥ 50% increase in greatest diameter of any previously identified node greater than 1 cm in its short axis or in the SPD of more than one node.

Event-free survival (EFS) was defined as the time between date of randomization and the date of disease progression/relapse, death, or start of a new anti-leukemic therapy.

Progression was defined as a ≥ 50% increase from nadir in the SPD of any previously identified abnormal node and/or the appearance of any new lesion during or at the end of therapy.

Relapse was defined as the appearance of any new lesion or increase by ≥ 50% in the size of previously involved sites and/or a ≥ 50% increase in greatest diameter of any previously identified node greater than 1 cm in its short axis or in the SPD of more than one node.

Percentage of participants with Event Free Events: disease progression/relapse, death, or start of a new anti-leukemic therapy.

Progression was defined as a ≥ 50% increase from nadir in the SPD of any previously identified abnormal node and/or the appearance of any new lesion during or at the end of therapy.

Relapse was defined as the appearance of any new lesion or increase by ≥ 50% in the size of previously involved sites and/or a ≥ 50% increase in greatest diameter of any previously identified node greater than 1 cm in its short axis or in the SPD of more than one node.

Duration of Response was defined as the date the response, either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), was first recorded until the date of Disease Progression or death due to any cause. Computed tomography imaging was used for the primary assessment of tumor response per 1999 criteria by Cheson.

CR was defined as the disappearance of all clinical and radiographic evidence of disease, disease-related symptoms and normalization of biochemical abnormalities of NHL.

PR was defined as 50% decrease in SPD of the 6 largest dominant nodes or nodal masses. No increase in the size of the other nodes, liver, or spleen. Splenic and hepatic nodules must regress by at least 50% in the SPD. No new sites of disease.

Disease Progression was defined as a ≥ 50% increase from nadir in the SPD of any previously identified abnormal node and/or the appearance of any new lesion during or at the end of therapy.

Blood was collected for Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycle 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Terminal Half-Life was calculated in days.

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycles 1, 2, 3 and 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Cmax was calculated in micrograms/milliliter (μg/mL).

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycle 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). AUClast was calculated in days* micrograms/milliliter (μg/mL)

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycle 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). CLsst was calculated in milliliter/day (mL/day)

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycle 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Vss was calculated in liters (L).

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycle 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). AUCtau was calculated in days* micrograms/milliliter (μg/mL)

Blood was collected for PK Parameters before and after dose administration of obinutuzumab in Induction Phase Cycles 2, 3 and 4. Serum samples were sent to a central lab and were analyzed for obinutuzumab using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Ctrough was calculated in micrograms/milliliter (μg/mL).

Blood was collected and sent to a central laboratory for the evaluation of cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19) by flow cytometry at the end of the induction period. B-cell depletion was defined as a CD19 result 5 % of the Baseline value after at least one dose of study drug was administered.

Blood was sent to a central laboratory for the evaluation of cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19) by flow cytometry. B-cell recovery was defined as the time point when the CD-19 values return to ≥ 50% of baseline levels. The number of participants with B-cell recovery from End of Induction (treatment) Phase to 6 months of Follow-up is reported in two categories: Recovery with Progressive Disease (PD) or Recovery without PD. PD required one of the following: 50 % increase in the absolute number of circulating lymphocytes, Appearance of new palpable lymph nodes, 50 % increase in the longest diameter of any previous site of lymphadenopathy, 50 % increase in the enlargement of the liver and/or spleen or Transformation to a more aggressive histology.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory result), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of an investigational medicinal product (IMP) or other protocol-imposed intervention, regardless of attribution. A SAE was any AE that was one of the following: fatal, life-threatening, required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, a congenital anomaly/birth defect in a neonate/infant born to a mother exposed to the investigational product or considered a significant medical event by the investigator. Additional information about AEs can be found in the Adverse Event Section.

Infusion Related Reactions were AEs that occurred during the infusion or within 24 hours of the infusion.

Blood was collected on Day 1 and was sent to a central laboratory for analysis of human anti-chimeric antibodies (anti-rituximab antibodies) using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). HACA samples were not collected for participants randomized to the rituximab arm.

Blood was collected on Day 1 pre-infusion, during the safety follow-up for those patients who did not enter the Extension period and 6 months after the last infusion of the Extension Period if applicable. Blood was sent to a central laboratory and was tested for anti-obinutuzumab antibodies using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). HAHA samples were not collected for participants randomized to the rituximab arm.