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Gaucher DiseasePhase 3NCT01842841

Multicenter Extension Study of Velaglucerase Alfa in Japanese Patients With Gaucher Disease

A Phase 3 study testing velaglucerase alfa in people with Gaucher Disease, run by Shire at 5 sites in Japan.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Gaucher disease is an inherited deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCB) that leads to progressive accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages and subsequent tissue and organ damage; typically of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and brain. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Gaucher Disease
What is being tested?
velaglucerase alfa
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
5 participants
Where
5 sitesJapan
Study dates
13 Mar 2013to 8 Oct 2014
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 2 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The patient has completed treatment with EOW velaglucerase alfa through Week 51 of study HGT-GCB-087.
  • Female patients of child bearing potential must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception at all times during the study.
  • The patient, the patient's parent(s)or legal guardian(s) has provided written informed consent that has been approved by the Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee(IRB/IEC)
  • The patient must be sufficiently cooperative to participate in this clinical study as judged by the Investigator.

Who cannot join

  • The patient has received treatment with any investigational drug, other than velaglucerase alfa, or investigational device within 30 days prior to study entry; such use during the study is not permitted.
  • The patient, patient's parent(s), or patient's legal guardian(s) is/are unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study.
  • The patient has a significant comorbidity, as determined by the Investigator that might affect study data or confound the study results.
  • The patient is unable to comply with the protocol as determined by the Investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

Japan5 sites
  • Chiba Children's Hospital

    Chiba, 266-0007

  • Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

    Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192

  • The Jikei University School of Medicine

    Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8471

  • Iwata City Hospital

    Ōkubo, Shizuoka, 438-8550

  • Osaka City University Hospital

    Osaka, 545-8586

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About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Open-label Extension Study of Velaglucerase Alfa Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Japanese Patients With Gaucher Disease

Gaucher disease is an inherited deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCB) that leads to progressive accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages and subsequent tissue and organ damage; typically of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and brain. Type 1 Gaucher disease affects an estimated 30,000 persons worldwide and is the most common. Type 1 Gaucher disease does not involve the central nervous system. Patients with Type 2 Gaucher disease present with acute neurological deterioration, which leads to early death. Those with Type 3 disease typically display a more sub-acute neurological course, with later onset and slower progression.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of every other week (EOW) dosing of velaglucerase alfa in Japanese patients with Gaucher disease who completed study HGT-GCB-087 and elected to continue treatment with velaglucerase alfa.

Velaglucerase alfa has been developed and approved as an enzyme replacement therapy for Type 1 Gaucher disease.

Read the detailed description

Gaucher disease is an inherited deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GCB) that leads to progressive accumulation of glucocerebroside within macrophages and subsequent tissue and organ damage; typically of the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and brain.

Gaucher disease has been designated in the list of Specified Rare and Intractable Diseases by Specified Disease Treatment Research Program of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) as one of "lysosomal storage diseases" since 2001. Gaucher disease is also designated in the Medical Aid Program for Specified Categories of Chronic Pediatric Diseases.

The prevalence of mutations and the phenotype of patients with Gaucher disease in Japan differs from that in non-Japanese populations. Some patients with type 1 Gaucher disease in Japan have more severe and progressive disease compared to non-Japanese patients and the disease is characterized by an earlier onset of symptoms.

Velaglucerase alfa, a highly-purified form of the naturally occurring enzyme glucocerebrosidase, has been developed as an enzyme replacement therapy for Gaucher disease for the symptoms (anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and bone manifestation).

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of every other week (EOW) dosing of velaglucerase alfa in Japanese patients with Gaucher disease who completed study HGT-GCB-087 and elected to continue treatment with velaglucerase alfa.

Conditions
Gaucher Disease
Being tested
velaglucerase alfa
Medical subject headings
Gaucher Disease

What participants receive

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

  • velaglucerase alfaDrug

    Also called VPRIV

    15-60 U/kg, EOW

Study groups in NCT01842841
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
velaglucerase alfaExperimental15 to 60 U/kg, EOW via intravenous infusion
Receives: Drug: velaglucerase alfa

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants With Drug-related Adverse Events (AEs), Infusion-related AEs, and Serious AEs (SAEs)

    An AE was any noxious, pathologic, or unintended change in anatomical, physiologic, or metabolic function as indicated by physical signs, symptoms, or laboratory changes occurring in any phase of a clinical study, whether or not considered related to investigational product. A SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged in-patient hospitalization; life threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. An infusion-related AE was defined as an AE that started either during or within 12 hours after the start of the infusion and that was judged as possibly or probably related to investigational product.

    Measured: From the day of first infusion (Week 53) up to 30 days after last infusion (approximately 107 weeks)

  2. Number of Participants Using Concomitant Medication

    Measured: From the day of first infusion (Week 53) up to 30 days after last infusion (approximately 107 weeks)

  3. Number of Participants With Abnormal and Clinically Significant Laboratory Test Results

    Laboratory test results were considered abnormal and clinically significant at the discretion of the investigator.

    Measured: From Week 65 until the end of study (Week 155)

  4. Number of Participants With Positive Anti-Velaglucerase Alfa Antibodies

    Serum samples were collected for all participants for determination of anti-velaglucerase alfa antibodies every 12 weeks.

    Measured: From Week 65 until the end of study (Week 155)

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Concentration at Week 101

    Baseline was the modified baseline hemoglobin concentration, the average of the values from screening, baseline, and Week 1 Day 1 from Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 101

  2. Change From Baseline in Platelet Count at Week 101

    Baseline was the modified baseline platelet count, the average of the values from screening, baseline, and Week 1 Day 1 from Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574).

    Measured: Baseline, Week 101

  3. Change From Baseline in Liver Volume Normalized to Body Weight at Week 103

    Liver volume was measured using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Liver volume measurements were normalized to the percentage of body weight. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  4. Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume Normalized to Body Weight at Week 103

    Spleen volume was measured using MRI. Spleen volume measurements were normalized to the percentage of body weight. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  5. Change From Baseline in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Week 103: Z Score

    BMD was measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for lumbar spine and femurs. To ensure standardization and allow for comparisons of BMD, results were converted to standardized Z-scores (matched for age and gender). Z-scores express the BMD as the number of standard deviations (SDs) above or below the average BMD of a healthy participant of the same age and gender. Statistical analysis plan only required summarization if greater than (>) 50 percent (%) of participants had evaluable data. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  6. Change From Baseline in Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at Week 103: T-Score

    BMD was measured by DXA for lumbar spine and femurs. To ensure standardization and allow for comparisons of BMD, results were converted to standardized T-scores; normal values were used from databases from Hologic based on standard criteria. T-scores are the number of SDs above or below the average for a young adult at peak BMD. Statistical analysis plan only required summarization if >50% of participants had evaluable data. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  7. Change From Baseline in Bone Marrow Burden (BMB) Score at Week 103

    BMB Score was measured using MRI, range from 0 (no abnormalities) to 8 points (severe disease) for the lumbar spine and from 0 (no abnormalities) to 8 points (severe disease) for the femurs. The total score was calculated as the sum of scores for femur and lumbar spine regions which ranged from 0-16 points. A higher BMB score signified more severe bone marrow involvement. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  8. Change From Baseline in Growth Velocity at Week 101 : Height Z-Score

    The Z-score, or Standard Deviation Score, is a measure of number of SDs above or below the average BMD of a healthy participant of the same age and gender. World Health Organization 2007 growth reference data were used for Z-score calculation. Statistical analysis plan only required summarization if >50% of participants had evaluable data. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 101

  9. Change From Baseline in Skeletal Age at Week 103: Z-Score

    Skeletal age was measured via radiography (X-ray) of the left hand and wrist by the method of Greulich and Pyle. The Z-score, or Standard Deviation Score, is a measure of number of SDs above or below the average BMD of a healthy participant of the same age and gender. Statistical analysis plan only required summarization if >50% of participants had evaluable data. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  10. Change From Baseline in Plasma Chitotriosidase Levels at Week 101

    Plasma chitotriosidase activity levels were measured using an enzymatic assay with 4-methylumbelliferyl-deoxychitobiose as a substrate. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 101

  11. Number of Participants With Change From Baseline in Neurological Status at Week 103

    Neurological status was considered normal or abnormal based on investigator's discretion. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 103

  12. Change From Baseline in Chemokine [C-C Motif] Ligand 18 (CCL18) Levels at Week 101

    Plasma CCL18 concentrations were measured using a time-resolved fluorescence assay. Week 51 of Study HGT-GCB-087 (NCT01614574) was considered as baseline for this endpoint.

    Measured: Baseline, Week 101

Timeline

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

  1. First posted30 Apr 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study start13 Mar 2013
  3. Primary completion8 Oct 2014
  4. Study completion8 Oct 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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
5 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01842841
Sponsor's protocol ID
HGT-GCB-091
Status last verified
May 2021
First submitted
11 Apr 2013
Last updated
14 Jun 2021
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Ida H, Tanaka A, Matsubayashi T, Murayama K, Hongo T, Lee HM, Mellgard B. A multicenter, open-label extension study of velaglucerase alfa in Japanese patients with Gaucher disease: Results after a cumulative treatment period of 24months. Blood Cells Mol Dis. 2016 Jul;59:140-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bcmd.2015.10.002. Epub 2015 Oct 16.

    PubMed 27241455

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing velaglucerase alfa in people with Gaucher Disease, run by Shire at 5 sites in Japan.

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 14 Jun 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Japan. 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 14 Dec 2015). 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 With Drug-related Adverse Events (AEs), Infusion-related AEs, and Serious AEs (SAEs) (time frame: From the day of first infusion (Week 53) up to 30 days after last infusion (approximately 107 weeks)). The study lists 4 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 NCT01842841, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 14 Jun 2021.

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