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ThrombocytopeniaPhase 2NCT01355289

Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Related Thrombocytopenia to Evaluate the Effects of E5501

A Phase 2 study testing Avatrombopag, Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and Telaprevir in people with Thrombocytopenia, run by Eisai Inc. at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

To evaluate the efficacy of E5501 by measuring platelet response in subjects with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related thrombocytopenia who require antiviral treatment. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Thrombocytopenia
What is being tested?
Avatrombopag, Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and Telaprevir
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
65 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2011to May 2014
Phase
Phase 2
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

  • Males or females greater than or equal to 18 years of age
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception for at least one menstrual cycle prior to starting study drug, throughout the entire study period, and for 30 days after the last dose of study drug
  • Subjects with chronic HCV-related thrombocytopenia (defined as a platelet count greater than or equal to 20x10^9/L to 70x10^9/L) who require antiviral treatment
  • Chronic HCV infection (defined as the presence of anti-HCV antibodies and detectable serum HCV RNA levels)
  • Model for End-stage Liver disease score greater than or equal to 24
  • Adequate renal function as evidenced by a calculated creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 50 mL/minute per the Cockcroft and Gault formula
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  • Life expectancy greater than or equal to 3 months
  • Exclusion Criteria: Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the study:
  • Any history of arterial or venous thrombosis, including partial or complete thrombosis (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism), thrombosis (partial or complete) in the main portal vein and portal vein branches, and thrombosis of any part of the splenic-mesenteric system
  • Any evidence of current portal vein thrombosis (PVT) as detected by Doppler sonography and portal vein flow rate less than 15 cm/second at Screening or within 30 days prior to Screening (revised per Amendment 02)
  • Any known family history of hereditary thrombophilic disorders (e.g., Factor V Leiden, antithrombin III deficiency)
  • Evidence of myocardial infarction in the last 6 months or uncompensated congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Class III or IV)
  • Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B or acute hepatitis C
  • Any prohibited concomitant medications or therapy that cannot be discontinued by Visit 1, e.g., subjects currently receiving interferon who cannot undergo a 4-week washout period prior to Screening, or subjects who receive blood products that affect platelet count within 1 week prior to Screening (revised per Amendment 02)
  • Weekly alcohol intake greater than 21 units (168 g) [male] and greater than 14 units (112 g) [female]
  • Any known medical condition, other than chronic liver disease, that can lead to thrombocytopenia
  • History of hepatocellular carcinoma, metastatic liver cancer, or liver transplantation (revised per Amendment 01) (revised per Amendment 02)
  • History of idiopathic thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • History of myelodysplastic syndrome
  • History of pernicious anemia or subjects with vitamin B12 deficiency (defined as less than the lower limit of normal [LLN]) who have not had pernicious anemia excluded as a cause (Added per Amendment 02)
  • Evidence of clinically significant disease (e.g., cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal disease) that, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect the subject's safety or study conduct
  • Subjects with a history of suicide attempts
  • Subjects with a history of hospitalization for depression within the past 5 years
  • Subjects with any current severe or poorly controlled psychiatric or seizure disorder
  • Current use of recreational drugs
  • Subjects who have participated in another investigational study within 30 days prior to Visit 1
  • Subjects with hypersensitivity, intolerance, or allergy to E5501 or any anti-HCV therapies or their ingredients
  • Any past or current (revised per Amendment 01) medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's ability to safely complete the study
  • Scheduled for surgery during the projected course of the study
  • Subjects who have any medical conditions or diseases that would contraindicate treatment with anti-HCV therapy (added per Amendment 01)
  • Subjects who are currently treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2-antagonist therapy but have not been receiving a stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to randomization or have not completed these therapies more than 2 weeks prior to randomization (added per Amendment 01)
  • Fasting gastrin-17 blood levels exceeding 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) at Screening (including subjects on PPIs or H2 antagonists) (revised per Amendment 02)
  • Subjects with a history of gastric atrophy (added per Amendment 02)

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Metropolitan Research

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031

  • Health Care Consultants

    Los Angeles, California

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About this study

Official title: A Phase II, Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Study, With an Open-Label Extension, to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of E5501 in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Related Thrombocytopenia Who Are Potential Candidates for Antiviral Treatment

To evaluate the efficacy of E5501 by measuring platelet response in subjects with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related thrombocytopenia who require antiviral treatment.

Read the detailed description

This study had three phases: Prerandomization (Screening), Randomization (Core Study), and Open-Label Extension (OLE). The Randomization Phase included Treatment Periods A1 and A2 and a Follow-up Period (for those participants not continuing into the OLE phase). The OLE Phase included Treatment Periods B1, B2, and B3 (depending on when a participant entered the OLE), and a Follow-up Period. Participants may have been followed for sustained viral response, if appropriate. In the Core Study (randomization phase) participants were randomized (in a 1:1:1:1 ratio) to receive one of four treatments (placebo or avatrombopag [10mg, 20mg, and 30mg] for up to 21 days. Participants who successfully completed Treatment Period A1, (platelet count >=100x10^9/L) initiated antiviral treatment with pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) alpha-2a and progressed to Treatment Period A2. Participants with a platelet count >=150x10^9/L initiated antiviral treatment and progressed into Treatment Period B2, study drug was interrupted then eventually restarted at 10 mg daily once their platelet counts returned to acceptable levels. Those who were not considered successful after 21 days in Treatment Phase A1 were withdrawn from the Core Study (Part A) and were eligible to enter the OLE at Treatment Period B1. Participants who chose to not enter the OLE entered into the Follow-up Phase. At the end of Treatment Period A2, eligible participants could enter the OLE at Treatment Period B3. In the OLE Phase, participants entering into Open-label Treatment Period B1 began once-daily treatment with avatrombopag at a dose of 20 mg without titration for up to 21 days. Once the participant's platelet counts were sufficient, they entered Treatment Period B2. Participant's eligible to enter into Treatment Period B2 received avatrombopag and antiviral treatment for 13 weeks. Participants who successfully completed Treatment Period A2 or B2 could continue on antiviral treatment for up to a maximum of 48 weeks (including the 13 weeks in Treatment Periods A2 or B2) and open-label avatrombopag, at the investigator's discretion. In Treatment Period B3, the dose of avatrombopag was allowed to be titrated up or down in accordance with the participant's platelet count response, within the range of a minimum of 5 mg and a maximum of 50 mg. In the Follow-up Period, participants were seen at either a single 30-day follow-up visit or followed for the full 30 days after the last dose of avatrombopag.

Being tested
Avatrombopag, Placebo, Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN), Telaprevir, Ribavirin
Keywords
Chronic Hepatitis C related
Medical subject headings
Thrombocytopenia

What participants receive

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

  • AvatrombopagDrug

    Also called E5501, Avatrombopag maleate

  • PlaceboDrug

  • Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN)Drug

    Participants in Treatment Periods A2, B2, and B3 are to receive antiviral treatment PEG-IFN, ribavirin, or telaprevir. Provided by the sponsor.

  • TelaprevirDrug

    Also called Incivek, Incivo

    Participants in Treatment Periods A2, B2, and B3 are to receive antiviral treatment PEG-IFN, ribavirin, or telaprevir. Provided by the sponsor

  • RibavirinDrug

    Also called Virazole, Rebetol, Copegus, Ribasphere

    Participants in Treatment Periods A2, B2, and B3 are to receive antiviral treatment PEG-IFN, ribavirin, or telaprevir. Provided by the sponsor

Study groups in NCT01355289
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Placebo (Core Study)Placebo comparatorPlacebo, will be administered orally, once daily for up to 21 days.
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Avatrombopag 10 mg (Core Study)Active comparatorAvatrombopag 10 mg, will be administered orally, once daily, preferably with food for up to 21 days.
Receives: Drug: Avatrombopag
Avatrombopag 20 mg (Core Study)Active comparatorAvatrombopag 20 mg, will be administered orally, once daily, preferably with food for up to 21 days.
Receives: Drug: Avatrombopag; Drug: Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN); Drug: Telaprevir; Drug: Ribavirin
Avatrombopag 30 mg (Core Study)Active comparatorAvatrombopag 30 mg, will be administered orally, once daily, preferably with food for up to 21 days.
Receives: Drug: Avatrombopag
Avatrombopag (Open-Label Extension)ExperimentalAvatrombopag will be initiated at a dose of 20 mg, once daily in the open-label extension (OLE) period. The avatrombopag dose will be titrated up or down in accordance with the participant's individual response, within the range of a minimum of 5 mg and a maximum of 50 mg for up to 48 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Avatrombopag; Drug: Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN); Drug: Telaprevir; Drug: Ribavirin

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants Who Achieved Platelet Response (Greater Than or Equal to 100 x 10^9/L) by Day 21 of Treatment Period A1 of Core Study

    A responder was defined as a participant having a platelet count of greater than or equal to 100x10^9/L by Day 21 starting from an average baseline platelet count of greater than 20 x 10^9/L to less than or equal to 70 x 10^9/L.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 21

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Change From Baseline of Local Platelet Count by Visit During Treatment Period A1 of Core Study

    Missing platelet counts were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) approach for subjects who achieved platelet response at prior visits.

    Measured: Day 7 and Day 14

  2. Number of Participants Who Achieved Platelet Count Greater Than 30 X 10^9/L From Baseline to Day 21 During Treatment Period A1 of Core Study

    Blood draws were taken to monitor platelet counts.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 21

  3. Number of Participants Who Initiated Antiviral Treatment by Day 21 of Period A1 of Core Study

    Blood draws were taken to monitor platelet counts during the first 21 days of study treatment. When a platelet count of greater than or equal to 100 X 10^9/L was attained, antiviral treatment was initiated.

    Measured: Baseline to Day 21

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 May 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2011
  3. Primary completionFeb 2014
  4. Study completionMay 2014

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
65 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01355289
Sponsor's protocol ID
E5501-G000-203
Status last verified
Jan 2018
First submitted
16 May 2011
Last updated
22 Feb 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Avatrombopag, Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and Telaprevir in people with Thrombocytopenia, run by Eisai Inc. at 2 sites in United States.

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 33 inclusion and 0 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 22 Feb 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 22 Feb 2018). 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?

Number of Participants Who Achieved Platelet Response (Greater Than or Equal to 100 x 10^9/L) by Day 21 of Treatment Period A1 of Core Study (time frame: Baseline to Day 21). 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 22 Feb 2018.

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