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Myelodysplastic SyndromePhase 4MACS1574NCT01326845

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Gastrointestinal (GI) Tolerability Study

A Phase 4 study testing Deferasirox in people with Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Transfusional Iron Overload, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 10 sites in 4 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

Official record
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Trial summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the frequency and severity of GI adverse events in different dose administration regimens. The patient population consists of low or intermediate (int-1) risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients with transfusional iron overload. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Deferasirox
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
12 participants
Where
10 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
Dec 2011to Sep 2012
Phase
Phase 4
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Written informed consent prior to any screening procedures
  • Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age
  • Patient must weigh between 45-135 kg
  • Patients with low or intermediate (int-1) risk MDS, as determined by IPSS score or RA, RARS by WHO criteria. IPSS must be confirmed by a bone marrow examination within 6 months prior to study entry and must be hematologically stable
  • Deferasirox naïve:
  • Sexually active pre-menopausal female patients must use double-barrier contraception, oral contraceptive plus barrier contraceptive, or must have undergone clinically documented total hysterectomy and/or oophorectomy, tubal ligation

Who cannot join

  • History or current GI disease
  • Systemic diseases which could prevent study treatments
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction< 50 % by echo cardiography
  • Serum creatinine > 1.2 x ULN at screening
  • Platelet counts < 25x 109/L except in cases where guidance is already given in the local deferasirox label
  • AST or ALT > 2.5 xULN at screening
  • Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 4 countries.

10 sites in 4 countries

France5 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brest, 29200

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Caen, Cedex, 14033

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Limoges, 87042

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Pessac, 33604

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511

Other trials in France

Italy3 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Alessandria, AL, 15100

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Roma, 00133

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Torino, TO, 10126

Other trials in Italy

South Africa1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bloemfontein, 901

Other trials in South Africa

Spain1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Madrid, Madrid, 28033

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Study of Different Deferasirox Administration Regimens on Gastrointestinal (GI) Tolerability in Low or Intermediate (Int-1) Risk MDS Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients With Transfusional Iron Overload.

The objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the frequency and severity of GI adverse events in different dose administration regimens. The patient population consists of low or intermediate (int-1) risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients with transfusional iron overload. The study patients are randomized to either a morning dose of 20 mg/kg/day deferasirox or an evening dose of the same. Patients are then followed up for 6 months for any GI events and are assessed using patient reported outcomes tools e.g. a patient diary.

Being tested
Deferasirox
Keywords
Gastrointestinal adverse events,, myelodysplastic syndrome,, transfusional iron overload diarrhea,, constipation abdominal pain,, vomiting
Medical subject headings
Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Vomiting

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • DeferasiroxDrug

    Also called ICL670

Study groups in NCT01326845
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Deferasirox amExperimentalDeferasirox 20 mg/kg/day taken in the morning, 30 minutes before food
Receives: Drug: Deferasirox
Deferasirox pmExperimentalDeferasirox 20 mg/kg/day taken in the evening, no less than 2 hours after the last food intake or at least 30 minutes before the evening meal
Receives: Drug: Deferasirox

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Difference in the Frequency of Overall Newly Occurring GI Adverse Events (AEs) in the Two Treatment Arms

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy. Frequency of GI AEs during the overall study period is available in the AE tables reported in the safety section.

    Measured: 3 months

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Difference in Frequency of Overall Newly Occurring GI AEs Between the Two Treatment Groups at Month 6.

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Difference in Frequency of Specific Commonly Reported GI AEs Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: months 3 and 6.

  3. Difference in Severity of Overall GI AEs Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: months 3 and 6.

  4. Difference in Severity of Specific Commonly Reported GI Symptoms Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: months 3 and 6

  5. Difference in Frequency and Severity of All Non-GI AEs Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: months 3 and 6

  6. the Difference Between the Time From Baseline to the First Occurrence of GI AEs Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: 3 months, 6 months

  7. Difference in Severity of GI Symptoms, Bowel Habits and Level of Satisfaction From the Patient's Perspective Between the Two Treatment Groups

    Measured: 3 months, 6 months

  8. Difference in Reducing Serum Ferritin After Each Month of Study Drug Administration Between the Two Groups

    Study was prematurely terminated and not powered for efficacy.

    Measured: 3 months, 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Mar 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2011
  3. Primary completionSep 2012
  4. Study completionSep 2012

Why it stopped: The trial was terminated due to insufficient enrollment.

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01326845
Sponsor's protocol ID
CICL670A2417
Other IDs
2011-001077-13
Acronym
MACS1574
Status last verified
Mar 2017
First submitted
30 Mar 2011
Last updated
3 Mar 2017

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Deferasirox in people with Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Transfusional Iron Overload, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 10 sites in 4 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 6 inclusion and 7 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in France, Italy, South Africa, Spain. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 15 Nov 2013). 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?

Difference in the Frequency of Overall Newly Occurring GI Adverse Events (AEs) in the Two Treatment Arms (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Mar 2017.

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