Severe Hemophilia APhase 3NCT01181128
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein (rFVIIIFc) in Previously Treated Subjects With Severe Hemophilia A
A Phase 3 study testing Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc) and Advate® in people with Severe Hemophilia A, run by Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc. at 64 sites in 19 countries.
Trial summary
The primary objectives of this study are: to evaluate the safety and tolerability of rFVIIIFc administered as a prophylaxis (Arm 1), weekly (Arm 2), on-demand (Arm 3), and surgical treatment regimen; to evaluate the efficacy of the rFVIIIFc tailored prophylaxis regimen (Arm 1); to evaluate the efficacy of rFVIIIFc… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 years and older, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Severe Hemophilia A
- What is being tested?
- Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc) and Advate®
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 165 participants
- Where
- 64 sitesin 19 countries
- Study dates
- Nov 2010to Aug 2012
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 years and older
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male, ≥12 years of age with weight at least 40 kg
- Diagnosed with severe hemophilia A, defined as <1 IU/dL (<1%) endogenous Factor VIII)
- History of at least 150 documented prior exposure days to any Factor VIII product
- Platelet count ≥100,000 cells/μL
Who cannot join
- History of Factor VIII inhibitors
- Kidney and liver dysfunction
- Diagnosed with other coagulation disorder(s) in addition to hemophilia A
- Prior history of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis associated with any FVIII or IV immunoglobulin administration
Trial locations and contacts
64 sites in 19 countries.
64 sites in 19 countries
United States21 sites
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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East Lansing, Michigan
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Houston, Texas
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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Los Angeles, California
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Louisville, Kentucky
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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New York, New York
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Orange, California
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sacramento, California
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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San Diego, California
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Seattle, Washington
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Japan6 sites
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Kashihara-shi
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Kawasaki-shi
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Kitakyushu-shi
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Nagoya
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Shinjuku-ku
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Suginami-ku
United Kingdom6 sites
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Basingstoke, RG24 9NA
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Cambridge, CB2 2QQ
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Glasgow, G4 0SF
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London, E1 1BB
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London, NW3 2QG
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London, SE1 7EH
India5 sites
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Bangalore, Karna
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Ludhiana, Punjab
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New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
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Pune, Mahara
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Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Australia3 sites
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Adelaide, South Australia
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Camperdown, New South Wales
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Perth, Western Australia
Canada3 sites
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Calgary, T2N 2T9
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Toronto
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Vancouver, V6Z 1Y6
Italy3 sites
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Florence, FI
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Milan, MI
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Vicenza, VI
New Zealand3 sites
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Auckland, 1023
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Christchurch, 8001
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Palmerston North, 4442
Germany2 sites
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Berlin, State of Berlin
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Bonn, Northwest
South Africa2 sites
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Cape Town, W Cape
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Johannesburg Parktown, Gauteng
About this study
Official title: A-LONG: An Open-Label, Multicenter Evaluation of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein (rFVIIIFc) in the Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding in Previously Treated Subjects With Severe Hemophilia A
The primary objectives of this study are: to evaluate the safety and tolerability of rFVIIIFc administered as a prophylaxis (Arm 1), weekly (Arm 2), on-demand (Arm 3), and surgical treatment regimen; to evaluate the efficacy of the rFVIIIFc tailored prophylaxis regimen (Arm 1); to evaluate the efficacy of rFVIIIFc administered as an on-demand (Arm 3) and surgical treatment regimen. The secondary objectives of this study are: to characterize the PK profile of rFVIIIFc and compare the PK of rFVIIIFc with the currently marketed product, Advate®; to characterize the range of dose and schedules required to adequately prevent bleeding in a prophylaxis regimen, maintain hemostasis in a surgical setting, or to treat bleeding episodes in an on-demand, weekly treatment, or prophylaxis setting.
Read the detailed description
Participants are assigned to one of three treatment regimens: 1) a tailored prophylaxis regimen, 2) a weekly dosing regimen, or 3) an on-demand regimen. Treatment continued for 28 (±2) to 52 (±2) weeks. PK assessments for all participants are conducted on varying schedules, according to participants' group assignments. Additionally, two subgroups are defined. One subgroup of participants undergo PK profiling with a single dose of the comparator Advate®. A second subgroup consists of participants from any of the treatment arms that required surgery during the study. Depending upon country location, participants might have the option of continuing treatment within study 8HA01EXT (NCT01454739).
- Conditions
- Severe Hemophilia A
- Being tested
- Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc), Advate®
- Medical subject headings
- Hemophilia A
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc)Drug
Also called Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein
Advate®Drug
Also called octocog alfa, Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant] Plasma/Albumin Free Method
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Individualized (Tailored) Prophylaxis | Experimental | On rFVIIIFc Day 0, all participants underwent pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis with 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc to estimate their PK parameters and guide the appropriate dose or interval of dosing. A subset of participants (Sequential PK subgroup) also had PK analyses performed with a single dose of 50 IU/kg Advate (Advate Day 0) within 8 weeks prior to rFVIIIFc Day 0. A >= 96 hour washout was performed before the PK dose of Advate or rFVIIIFc was administered. Repeat PK profiling with a single dose of 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc was conducted at Week 14 or after 12 to 24 weeks of prophylaxis with rFVIIIFc.
After PK assessments, all participants started twice weekly treatment with 25 IU/kg of rFVIIIFc via intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 and 50 IU/kg on Day 4, followed by individualized dose and interval modification within the range of 25 to 65 IU/kg every 3 to 5 days, as determined by rFVIIIFc PK analysis, to maintain a trough level of 1% to 3% (or higher, as clinically indicated) FVIII activity. Receives: Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc); Drug: Advate® |
| Weekly Prophylaxis | Experimental | 65 IU/kg of rFVIIIFc via IV injection every 7 days Receives: Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc) |
| Episodic (On-Demand) Dosing | Experimental | 10 to 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc via IV injection, as required to treat a bleeding episode Receives: Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence Rate of FVIII Inhibitor Development
An inhibitor test result ≥0.6 Bethesda units (BU)/mL, identified and confirmed by re-testing of a second sample obtained within 2 to 4 weeks, was considered positive. Both tests were to be performed using the Nijmegen-modified Bethesda Assay by the central laboratory. The incidence rates along with the 95% confidence interval (CI) were summarized for all titers for subjects with 50 or more exposure days (EDs) to rFVIIIFc and a valid inhibitor test after the 50th exposure. In addition, the incidence rates for all subjects regardless of their exposure days to rFVIIIFc were also summarized. The 95% CI was calculated using Clopper-Pearson exact method.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)
AE=any untoward medical occurrence that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with treatment, and could be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study product, whether related or not. TEAE=AE present prior to receiving the first injection of Advate or rFVIIIFc that subsequently worsened in severity or not present prior to receiving the first injection but subsequently appeared before the last visit on study. Serious AE (SAE)=AE resulting in death, immediate risk of death, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or any other medically important event. AEs emergent between the first Advate injection and first on-study rFVIIIFc injection (Sequential PK Subgroup) or during the surgical/rehabilitation period (Surgery Subgroup) are presented separately.
Measured: up to 52 weeks + 30 days ± 1 week
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Abnormal Laboratory Values From Baseline
Clinical laboratory evaluations included hematology and blood chemistry. Table does not include laboratory tests evaluated during the surgical/rehabilitation period. ULN=upper limit of normal.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Abnormalities in Vital Signs or Relevant Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs
Number of participants with clinically relevant abnormalities or relevant changes from baseline in temperature, pulse (beats per minute [bpm]), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) are presented. Baseline (BL) is defined as the last non-missing evaluable assessment taken prior and closest to the first rFVIIIFc dose. ↑ signifies increase and ↓ signifies decrease.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Annualized Bleeding Rate
Annualized bleeding episodes = (number of bleeding episodes during the efficacy period / number of days during the efficacy period)*365.25. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Comparison of Annualized Bleeding Rates: Arm 1 Versus Arm 3
Estimated using the negative binomial model with treatment arm as covariate, based on whole study duration for all participants. Annualized bleeding episodes = (number of bleeding episodes / number of days in the respective period)*365.25.The efficacy period in Arm 1 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered part of the same bleeding episode.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Area Under the Curve (AUC) Per Dose (One-stage Clotting Assay)
Dose normalized area under the drug concentration-time curve. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Elimination Half Life (t1/2; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time required for the activity of the drug to reach half of its original value. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Clearance (CL; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Rate at which the body removes the drug, measured as the volume of the plasma cleared of drug per unit time per unit weight. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Mean Residence Time (MRT; One-stage Clotting Assay)
The average time that a drug molecule is present in the systemic circulation. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Incremental Recovery (One-stage Clotting Assay)
The rise in FVIII activity in IU/dL per unit dose administered in IU/kg. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Secondary outcomes (29)
Comparison of Annualized Bleeding Rates: Arm 2 Versus Arm 3
Estimated using the negative binomial model with treatment arm as covariate, based on whole study duration for all participants. Annualized bleeding episodes = (number of bleeding episodes / number of days in the respective period)*365.25.The efficacy period in Arm 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Annualized rFVIIIFc Consumption Per Participant
Consumption is calculated for the efficacy period. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. Overall units (IU/kg) of annualized rFVIIIFc consumption = [Total rFVIIIFc IU/kg received during the efficacy period / number of days in efficacy period] x 365.25.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Participant Assessment of Response to Injections to Treat a Bleeding Episode
Participant's assessment of the response to the first rFVIIIFc injection for each bleeding episode. Percentages were based on the number of bleeding episodes for which a response was provided for the first injection, using the following 4-point scale: excellent=abrupt pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection; good=definite pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after an injection, but possibly requiring more than one injection after 24 to 48 hours for complete resolution; moderate=probable or slight beneficial effect within 8 hours after the initial injection and requiring more than one injection; no response=no improvement, or condition worsened, within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Investigator's Assessment of Participants' Bleeding Response to rFVIIIFc Injection
The investigator was given the opportunity to record an assessment of a participant's response to treatment, if the participant was treated in the hospital for a major bleed, using the following 4-point scale: excellent=abrupt pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection; good=definite pain relief and/or improvement in signs of bleeding within approximately 8 hours after an injection, but possibly requiring more than one injection after 24 to 48 hours for complete resolution; moderate=probable or slight beneficial effect within 8 hours after the initial injection and requiring more than one injection; no response=no improvement, or condition worsened, within approximately 8 hours after the initial injection.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Annualized Bleeding Rate by Location of Bleed (Joint, Muscle, Internal, Skin/Mucosa)
Annualized bleeding episodes = (Number of bleeding episodes at the specified location / number of days in efficacy period) x 365.25. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation were not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode. Any bleeding at a different location was a separate bleeding episode regardless of time from the last injection.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Annualized Joint Bleeding Rate (Spontaneous and Traumatic)
Annualized bleeding episodes = (Number of bleeding episodes of the specified type / number of days in efficacy period) x 365.25. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation were not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Days From Last Treatment Injection to a New Bleeding Episode
Number of days from the last injection to treat a bleeding episode to a new bleeding episode, analyzed for per evaluable bleeding episode and per participant. For "per participant" values, number of days from last injection to treat a bleed to a new bleeding episode is averaged across all evaluable bleeding episodes for each participant first, and then descriptive statistics were calculated across participants. A follow-up injection administered >72 hours after the most recent injection given to treat a bleed was considered a new bleed at the same location and was classified as type=Unknown (not evaluable). The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation were not included in the efficacy period.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Injections Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode
A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode. All injections given from the initial sign of a bleed until the last date/time within the bleed window are counted. The resolution of a bleed is defined as no sign of bleeding following injection for the bleed. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Injections Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode by Location of Bleed
Please see Outcome Measure 20 for a definition of the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode. All injections given from the initial sign of a bleed until the last date/time within the bleed window were counted. The resolution of a bleed was defined as no sign of bleeding following injection for the bleed. Bleeding episodes that presented in multiple locations are included as a single event in the overall summary for the number of injections to resolve that bleeding episode but are included in summaries for each location.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Total Dose Per Injection Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode by Location of Bleed
For each bleeding episode at one location, the total dose is the sum of the doses (IU/kg) administered across all injections given to treat that bleeding episode. Please see Outcome Measure 20 for a definition of the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered part of the same bleeding episode. Bleeding episodes that presented in multiple locations are included as a single event in the overall summary for dose administered to resolve that bleeding episode but are included in the individual summaries for each location.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Volume at Steady State (Vss; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Volume of distribution at steady state. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Volume at Steady State (Vss; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Volume of distribution at steady state. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time to 1% and 3% FVIII Activity (One-stage Clotting Assay)
Estimated time after dose (in days) when FVIII activity has declined to approximately 1 or 3 IU/dL (1% or 3%) above baseline, respectively. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time to 1% and 3% FVIII Activity (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Estimated time after dose (in days) when FVIII activity has declined to approximately 1 or 3 IU/dL (1% or 3%) above baseline, respectively. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time at Maximum Activity (Tmax; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time at which maximum activity (Cmax) is observed. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time at Maximum Activity (Tmax; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time at which the maximum activity (Cmax) is observed. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Area Under the Curve (AUC) Per Dose (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Dose normalized area under the drug concentration-time curve. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Elimination Half Life (t1/2; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time required for the activity of the drug to reach half of its original value. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Clearance (CL; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Rate at which the body removes the drug, measured as the volume of the plasma cleared of drug per unit time per unit weight. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Mean Residence Time (MRT; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
The average time that a drug molecule is present in the systemic circulation. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Incremental Recovery (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
The rise in FVIII activity in IU/dL per unit dose administered in IU/kg. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Measured: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Adults (Haem-A-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 14
The Haem-A-QoL consists of items pertaining to 10 domains specific to living with hemophilia and was administered to adult participants (17 years and older). The 10 domains are: physical health, feeling, view of yourself, sports/leisure, school/work, dealing with hemophilia, and treatment (time frame for all 7 domains, during the last month) and future, family planning, and outlook for the future (time frame for all 3 domains, recently). Lower scores represent better QoL; therefore, a negative change from baseline represents improvement during the course of the study. Scores on a scale range between 0 and 100. Participants in Arm 1 were stratified by their prestudy regimen (either prophylaxis or on-demand).
Measured: Baseline, Week 14
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Adults (Haem-A-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 28
The Haem-A-QoL consists of items pertaining to 10 domains specific to living with hemophilia and was administered to adult participants (17 years and older). The 10 domains are: physical health, feeling, view of yourself, sports/leisure, school/work, dealing with hemophilia, and treatment (time frame for all 7 domains, during the last month) and future, family planning, and outlook for the future (time frame for all 3 domains, recently). Lower scores represent better QoL; therefore, a negative change from baseline represents improvement during the course of the study. Scores on a scale range between 0 and 100. Participants in Arm 1 were stratified by their prestudy regimen (either prophylaxis or on-demand).
Measured: Baseline, Week 28
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Children (Haemo-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 14 and Week 28 in Haemo-QoL III Total Score
The Haemo-QoL III, a quality of life assessment instrument for adolescents with hemophilia, was administered to participants from 13 to 16 years old. This instrument assesses domains specific to living with hemophilia and consists of 12 domains: physical health, feeling, view of yourself, family, friends, others, sports and school, treatment, perceived support, dealing with hemophilia, future, and relationships. Total HAEMO-QoL score is the sum of all raw scores for all subscales for participants for whom at least the minimum number of required questions have been answered. Total scores are presented as the Transformed Scale Score (TSS) from 0-100%, with lower scores indicating a better quality of life. A negative change indicates improvement.
Measured: Baseline, Week 14, Week 28
Investigators'/Surgeons' Assessment of Participants' Response to rFVIIIFc for Major Surgery
Based on the first assessment of hemostasis by the surgeon/investigator 24 hours or later post-surgery. Scaled responses: Excellent = 1, Good = 2, Fair = 3, Poor/none = 4.
Measured: up to 52 weeks
Number of Injections Required to Maintain Hemostasis During Major Surgery
The number of injections to maintain hemostasis during surgery includes all injections for surgery purposes, including from the loading dose to the end date/time of surgery.
Measured: up to 52 weeks
Dose Per Injection and Total Dose Required to Maintain Hemostasis During Major Surgery
Mean dose per injection is the average dose for all injections (including loading dose) needed to maintain hemostasis during surgery. Total dose is the sum across all injections (including loading dose) needed to maintain hemostasis during surgery.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Estimated Total Blood Loss During Major Surgery
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Number of Transfusions Required Per Surgery
Number of blood component transfusions during a single surgery.
Measured: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2010
- Primary completionAug 2012
- Study completionAug 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Severe Hemophilia AStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 165 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Medical Director, Study director, Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc.
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01181128
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 997HA301
- Status last verified
- Jul 2017
- First submitted
- 12 Aug 2010
- Last updated
- 8 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Mahlangu J, Powell JS, Ragni MV, Chowdary P, Josephson NC, Pabinger I, Hanabusa H, Gupta N, Kulkarni R, Fogarty P, Perry D, Shapiro A, Pasi KJ, Apte S, Nestorov I, Jiang H, Li S, Neelakantan S, Cristiano LM, Goyal J, Sommer JM, Dumont JA, Dodd N, Nugent K, Vigliani G, Luk A, Brennan A, Pierce GF; A-LONG Investigators. Phase 3 study of recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein in severe hemophilia A. Blood. 2014 Jan 16;123(3):317-25. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-10-529974. Epub 2013 Nov 13.
PubMed 24227821Shapiro AD, Ragni MV, Kulkarni R, Oldenberg J, Srivastava A, Quon DV, Pasi KJ, Hanabusa H, Pabinger I, Mahlangu J, Fogarty P, Lillicrap D, Kulke S, Potts J, Neelakantan S, Nestorov I, Li S, Dumont JA, Jiang H, Brennan A, Pierce GF. Recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein: extended-interval dosing maintains low bleeding rates and correlates with von Willebrand factor levels. J Thromb Haemost. 2014 Nov;12(11):1788-800. doi: 10.1111/jth.12723. Epub 2014 Oct 10.
PubMed 25196897Raheja P, Kragh N, Bystricka L, Eriksson D, Aroui K, Mezghani M, Barbier S, Linari S. Long-term efmoroctocog alfa prophylaxis improves perceived pain, mental, and physical health in patients with hemophilia A: post hoc analysis of phase III trials using patient-reported outcomes. Ther Adv Hematol. 2024 Jul 30;15:20406207241257917. doi: 10.1177/20406207241257917. eCollection 2024.
PubMed 39091324Katragadda S, Neelakantan S, Diao L, Wong N. Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein in Subjects With Severe Hemophilia A: Expanded to Include Pediatric Subjects. J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Jul;61(7):889-900. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1854. Epub 2021 Apr 14.
PubMed 33719084
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A-LONG: An Open-Label, Multicenter Evaluation of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein (rFVIIIFc) in the Prevention and Treatment of Bleeding in Previously Treated Subjects With Severe Hemophilia A
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01181128
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 997HA301
- Conditions
- Severe Hemophilia A
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 165 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
- Study start
- Nov 2010
- Primary completion
- Aug 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 29 Aug 2014
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary objectives of this study are: to evaluate the safety and tolerability of rFVIIIFc administered as a prophylaxis (Arm 1), weekly (Arm 2), on-demand (Arm 3), and surgical treatment regimen; to evaluate the efficacy of the rFVIIIFc tailored prophylaxis regimen (Arm 1); to evaluate the efficacy of rFVIIIFc administered as an on-demand (Arm 3) and surgical treatment regimen. The secondary objectives of this study are: to characterize the PK profile of rFVIIIFc and compare the PK of rFVIIIFc with the currently marketed product, Advate®; to characterize the range of dose and schedules required to adequately prevent bleeding in a prophylaxis regimen, maintain hemostasis in a surgical setting, or to treat bleeding episodes in an on-demand, weekly treatment, or prophylaxis setting.
Detailed description
Participants are assigned to one of three treatment regimens: 1) a tailored prophylaxis regimen, 2) a weekly dosing regimen, or 3) an on-demand regimen. Treatment continued for 28 (±2) to 52 (±2) weeks. PK assessments for all participants are conducted on varying schedules, according to participants' group assignments. Additionally, two subgroups are defined. One subgroup of participants undergo PK profiling with a single dose of the comparator Advate®. A second subgroup consists of participants from any of the treatment arms that required surgery during the study. Depending upon country location, participants might have the option of continuing treatment within study 8HA01EXT (NCT01454739).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Individualized (Tailored) Prophylaxis | Experimental | Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc), Drug: Advate®On rFVIIIFc Day 0, all participants underwent pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis with 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc to estimate their PK parameters and guide the appropriate dose or interval of dosing. A subset of participants (Sequential PK subgroup) also had PK analyses performed with a single dose of 50 IU/kg Advate (Advate Day 0) within 8 weeks prior to rFVIIIFc Day 0. A >= 96 hour washout was performed before the PK dose of Advate or rFVIIIFc was administered. Repeat PK profiling with a single dose of 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc was conducted at Week 14 or after 12 to 24 weeks of prophylaxis with rFVIIIFc. After PK assessments, all participants started twice weekly treatment with 25 IU/kg of rFVIIIFc via intravenous (IV) injection on Day 1 and 50 IU/kg on Day 4, followed by individualized dose and interval modification within the range of 25 to 65 IU/kg every 3 to 5 days, as determined by rFVIIIFc PK analysis, to maintain a trough level of 1% to 3% (or higher, as clinically indicated) FVIII activity. |
| Weekly Prophylaxis | Experimental | Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc)65 IU/kg of rFVIIIFc via IV injection every 7 days |
| Episodic (On-Demand) Dosing | Experimental | Drug: Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc)10 to 50 IU/kg rFVIIIFc via IV injection, as required to treat a bleeding episode |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male, ≥12 years of age with weight at least 40 kg
- Diagnosed with severe hemophilia A, defined as <1 IU/dL (<1%) endogenous Factor VIII)
- History of at least 150 documented prior exposure days to any Factor VIII product
- Platelet count ≥100,000 cells/μL
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of Factor VIII inhibitors
- Kidney and liver dysfunction
- Diagnosed with other coagulation disorder(s) in addition to hemophilia A
- Prior history of hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis associated with any FVIII or IV immunoglobulin administration
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc)Also: Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein | Drug | Episodic (On-Demand) Dosing, Individualized (Tailored) Prophylaxis, Weekly Prophylaxis |
| Advate®Also: octocog alfa, Antihemophilic Factor [Recombinant] Plasma/Albumin Free Method | Drug | Individualized (Tailored) Prophylaxis |
Primary outcome
Incidence Rate of FVIII Inhibitor Development
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
An inhibitor test result ≥0.6 Bethesda units (BU)/mL, identified and confirmed by re-testing of a second sample obtained within 2 to 4 weeks, was considered positive. Both tests were to be performed using the Nijmegen-modified Bethesda Assay by the central laboratory. The incidence rates along with the 95% confidence interval (CI) were summarized for all titers for subjects with 50 or more exposure days (EDs) to rFVIIIFc and a valid inhibitor test after the 50th exposure. In addition, the incidence rates for all subjects regardless of their exposure days to rFVIIIFc were also summarized. The 95% CI was calculated using Clopper-Pearson exact method.
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)
Time frame: up to 52 weeks + 30 days ± 1 week
AE=any untoward medical occurrence that did not necessarily have a causal relationship with treatment, and could be any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study product, whether related or not. TEAE=AE present prior to receiving the first injection of Advate or rFVIIIFc that subsequently worsened in severity or not present prior to receiving the first injection but subsequently appeared before the last visit on study. Serious AE (SAE)=AE resulting in death, immediate risk of death, inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or any other medically important event. AEs emergent between the first Advate injection and first on-study rFVIIIFc injection (Sequential PK Subgroup) or during the surgical/rehabilitation period (Surgery Subgroup) are presented separately.
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Significant Abnormal Laboratory Values From Baseline
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Clinical laboratory evaluations included hematology and blood chemistry. Table does not include laboratory tests evaluated during the surgical/rehabilitation period. ULN=upper limit of normal.
Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Abnormalities in Vital Signs or Relevant Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Number of participants with clinically relevant abnormalities or relevant changes from baseline in temperature, pulse (beats per minute [bpm]), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) are presented. Baseline (BL) is defined as the last non-missing evaluable assessment taken prior and closest to the first rFVIIIFc dose. ↑ signifies increase and ↓ signifies decrease.
Annualized Bleeding Rate
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Annualized bleeding episodes = (number of bleeding episodes during the efficacy period / number of days during the efficacy period)*365.25. The efficacy period in Arms 1 and 2 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered the same bleeding episode.
Comparison of Annualized Bleeding Rates: Arm 1 Versus Arm 3
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Estimated using the negative binomial model with treatment arm as covariate, based on whole study duration for all participants. Annualized bleeding episodes = (number of bleeding episodes / number of days in the respective period)*365.25.The efficacy period in Arm 1 began with the first prophylactic dose of rFVIIIFc and ended with the last dose (regardless of reason for dosing). The efficacy period in Arm 3 began at the time of last PK rFVIIIFc sampling timepoint and ended at the date of the last study visit. Periods of PK evaluations and surgery/rehabilitation are not included in the efficacy period. A bleeding episode started from the first sign of a bleed, and ended 72 hours after the last treatment for the bleeding, within which any symptoms of bleeding at the same location, or injections less than or equal to 72 hours apart, were considered part of the same bleeding episode.
Area Under the Curve (AUC) Per Dose (One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Dose normalized area under the drug concentration-time curve. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Elimination Half Life (t1/2; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time required for the activity of the drug to reach half of its original value. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Clearance (CL; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Rate at which the body removes the drug, measured as the volume of the plasma cleared of drug per unit time per unit weight. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Mean Residence Time (MRT; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
The average time that a drug molecule is present in the systemic circulation. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
Incremental Recovery (One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
The rise in FVIII activity in IU/dL per unit dose administered in IU/kg. Sampling for Advate PK profiling was conducted, following at least 96 hours of washout, at these timepoints: preinjection and at either 30 (±3) minutes or 10 (±3) minutes, 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 48 (±2) hours (Day 2), and 72 (±2) hours (Day 3) from the start of the injection. Sampling for rFVIIIFc PK profiling was conducted at Day 0 (directly following at least 96 hours washout from Advate PK profiling or within 4 weeks of the Advate dose or other rFVIII product) and repeated 12 to 24 weeks later at the following timepoints: preinjection and at 30 (±3) minutes (or 10 (±3) minutes), 1 hour (±15 minutes), 6 (±1) hours, 24 (±2) hours (Day 1), 72 (±2) hours (Day 3), 96 (±2) hours (Day 4), and 120 (±2) hours (Day 5) from the start of the injection.
29 secondary outcomes
Comparison of Annualized Bleeding Rates: Arm 2 Versus Arm 3
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Annualized rFVIIIFc Consumption Per Participant
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Participant Assessment of Response to Injections to Treat a Bleeding Episode
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Investigator's Assessment of Participants' Bleeding Response to rFVIIIFc Injection
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Annualized Bleeding Rate by Location of Bleed (Joint, Muscle, Internal, Skin/Mucosa)
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Annualized Joint Bleeding Rate (Spontaneous and Traumatic)
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Days From Last Treatment Injection to a New Bleeding Episode
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Injections Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Number of Injections Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode by Location of Bleed
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Total Dose Per Injection Required for Resolution of a Bleeding Episode by Location of Bleed
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks (efficacy period as defined in description)
Volume at Steady State (Vss; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Volume at Steady State (Vss; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time to 1% and 3% FVIII Activity (One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time to 1% and 3% FVIII Activity (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time at Maximum Activity (Tmax; One-stage Clotting Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Time at Maximum Activity (Tmax; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Area Under the Curve (AUC) Per Dose (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Elimination Half Life (t1/2; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Clearance (CL; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Mean Residence Time (MRT; Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Incremental Recovery (Two-stage Chromogenic Assay)
Time frame: See Measure Description for complete time frame.
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Adults (Haem-A-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 14
Time frame: Baseline, Week 14
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Adults (Haem-A-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 28
Time frame: Baseline, Week 28
Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Index for Children (Haemo-QoL) Questionnaire: Change From Baseline to Week 14 and Week 28 in Haemo-QoL III Total Score
Time frame: Baseline, Week 14, Week 28
Investigators'/Surgeons' Assessment of Participants' Response to rFVIIIFc for Major Surgery
Time frame: up to 52 weeks
Number of Injections Required to Maintain Hemostasis During Major Surgery
Time frame: up to 52 weeks
Dose Per Injection and Total Dose Required to Maintain Hemostasis During Major Surgery
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Estimated Total Blood Loss During Major Surgery
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Number of Transfusions Required Per Surgery
Time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jan 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 24227821Mahlangu J, Powell JS, Ragni MV, Chowdary P, Josephson NC, Pabinger I, Hanabusa H, Gupta N, Kulkarni R, Fogarty P, Perry D, Shapiro A, Pasi KJ, Apte S, Nestorov I, Jiang H, Li S, Neelakantan S, Cristiano LM, Goyal J, Sommer JM, Dumont JA, Dodd N, Nugent K, Vigliani G, Luk A, Brennan A, Pierce GF; A-LONG Investigators. Phase 3 study of recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein in severe hemophilia A. Blood. 2014 Jan 16;123(3):317-25. doi: 10.1182/blood-2013-10-529974. Epub 2013 Nov 13.
- Results publication: PubMed 25196897Shapiro AD, Ragni MV, Kulkarni R, Oldenberg J, Srivastava A, Quon DV, Pasi KJ, Hanabusa H, Pabinger I, Mahlangu J, Fogarty P, Lillicrap D, Kulke S, Potts J, Neelakantan S, Nestorov I, Li S, Dumont JA, Jiang H, Brennan A, Pierce GF. Recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein: extended-interval dosing maintains low bleeding rates and correlates with von Willebrand factor levels. J Thromb Haemost. 2014 Nov;12(11):1788-800. doi: 10.1111/jth.12723. Epub 2014 Oct 10.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39091324Raheja P, Kragh N, Bystricka L, Eriksson D, Aroui K, Mezghani M, Barbier S, Linari S. Long-term efmoroctocog alfa prophylaxis improves perceived pain, mental, and physical health in patients with hemophilia A: post hoc analysis of phase III trials using patient-reported outcomes. Ther Adv Hematol. 2024 Jul 30;15:20406207241257917. doi: 10.1177/20406207241257917. eCollection 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33719084Katragadda S, Neelakantan S, Diao L, Wong N. Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc Fusion Protein in Subjects With Severe Hemophilia A: Expanded to Include Pediatric Subjects. J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Jul;61(7):889-900. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1854. Epub 2021 Apr 14.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Medical Director study director
Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc.
64 sites in 19 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Factor VIII (rFVIIIFc) and Advate® in people with Severe Hemophilia A, run by Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc. at 64 sites in 19 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 64 sites in United States, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Australia and 14 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 29 Aug 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence Rate of FVIII Inhibitor Development (time frame: up to 52 weeks ± 2 weeks). The study lists 11 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01181128, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jan 2021.