AsthmaPhase 4NCT02654145
Omalizumab to Mepolizumab Switch Study in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Patients
A Phase 4 study testing Mepolizumab 100mg SC, Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs and Omalizumab in people with Asthma, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 53 sites in 9 countries.
Trial summary
Mepolizumab is an anti-interleukin-5 ( IL-5) monoclonal antibody that neutralizes IL-5 and reduces eosinophil counts in both sputum and blood. Omalizumab an anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody (mAb) is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe allergic asthma. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Asthma
- What is being tested?
- Mepolizumab 100mg SC, Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs and Omalizumab
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 145 participants
- Where
- 53 sitesin 9 countries
- Study dates
- 17 Mar 2016to 31 May 2017
- 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 12 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- At least 12 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent. For those countries where local regulations permit enrolment of adults only, subject recruitment will be restricted to those who are >= 18 years of age.
- Asthma: A physician diagnosis of asthma for >=2 years that meets the National Heart and Lung Institute guidelines.
- Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1): Persistent airflow obstruction as indicated by: For subjects >=18 years of age at Visit 1, a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 <80% predicted recorded at Visit 1, For subjects 12-17 years of age at Visit 1, a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 <90% predicted recorded at Visit 1 or FEV1/ Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) ratio <0.8 recorded at Visit 1
- Eosinophilic asthma: Airway inflammation characterized as eosinophilic in nature as indicated by one of the following: A peripheral blood eosinophil count of >=300 cells/microliter (uL) that is related to asthma demonstrated in the past 12 months prior to Visit 1 or a peripheral blood eosinophil count of >=150 cells/uL at Visit 1 that is related to asthma.
- Inhaled Corticosteroid: A well-documented requirement for regular treatment with high-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 with or without maintenance oral corticosteroids (OCS). For 18 years of age and older: ICS dose must be >=880 microgram (ug)/day fluticasone propionate (FP) (ex-actuator) or equivalent daily. For ICS/ Long-Acting Beta-2-Agonists (LABA) combination preparations, the highest approved maintenance dose in the local country will meet this ICS criterion. For subjects 12-17 years of age at Visit 1: ICS dose must be >=440 ug/day fluticasone propionate (FP) (ex-actuator) or equivalent daily, For ICS/LABA combination preparations, the highest approved maintenance dose in the local country will meet this ICS criterion.
- Controller Medication: Current treatment with an additional controller medication, besides ICS, for at least 3 months or a documented failure in the past 12 months of an additional controller medication for at least 3 successive months. [e.g., LABA, leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), or theophylline.]
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- Asthma symptoms not optimally controlled: An ACQ-5 score of >=1.5 recorded at Visit 1.
- Omalizumab Treatment: Receiving omalizumab, based on weight and IgE levels, for at least the 4 months prior to Visit 1.
- Exacerbation history: Previously confirmed history of two or more exacerbations requiring treatment with systemic corticosteroids (intramuscular, intravenous, or oral) in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 despite the use of high-dose ICS. For subjects receiving omalizumab for >=8 months, at least one exacerbation must have occurred while on omalizumab treatment. For subjects receiving maintenance oral corticosteroids, the corticosteroid treatment for the exacerbations must have been a two-fold dose increase or greater.
- Male or eligible Female: Females: a) Non-reproductive potential defined as :Pre-menopausal females with one of the following: Documented tubal ligation, Documented hysteroscopic tubal occlusion procedure with follow-up confirmation of bilateral tubal occlusion, Hysterectomy, Documented Bilateral Oophorectomy, Postmenopausal defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea [in questionable cases a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estradiol levels consistent with menopause (refer to laboratory reference ranges for confirmatory levels)]. Females on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the highly effective contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status prior to study enrolment. b) Reproductive potential and agrees to follow one of the options listed in the Modified List of Highly Effective Methods for Avoiding Pregnancy in Females of Reproductive Potential (FRP) from 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication and until at least five terminal half-lives or until any continuing pharmacologic effect has ended, whichever is longer, after the last dose of study medication and completion of the Exit visit/Early Withdrawal visit.The investigator is responsible for ensuring that subjects understand how to properly use these methods of contraception.
- Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form and in this protocol.
Who cannot join
- Concurrent Respiratory Disease: Presence of a known pre-existing, clinically important lung condition other than asthma. This includes current infection, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or diagnoses of emphysema or chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease other than asthma) or a history of lung cancer.
- Malignancy: A current malignancy or previous history of cancer in remission for less than 12 months prior to screening (subjects that had localized carcinoma of the skin which was resected for cure will not be excluded).
- Liver disease: Subjects must not be enrolled in the study if :At screening (Visit 1) Alanine Transaminase (ALT) >2x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN); and bilirubin >1.5xULN (isolated bilirubin >1.5xULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin <35%) Current active liver or biliary disease (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones or otherwise stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment). Stable chronic liver disease should generally be defined by the absence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminaemia, oesophageal or gastric varices, or persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis.
- Hepatitis status: Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B, as evidenced by positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) at Visit 1. Chronic stable hepatitis C (e.g.,positive hepatitis C antibody test result at screening (Visit 1) or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment) are acceptable if subject otherwise meets entry criteria.
- Cardiovascular: Subjects who have severe or clinically significant cardiovascular disease uncontrolled with standard treatment. Including but not limited to: a) known ejection fraction of <30% or b) severe heart failure meeting New York Heart Association Class IV classification or c) hospitalised in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 for severe heart failure meeting New York Heart Association Class III or d) angina diagnosed less than 3 months prior to Visit 1 or at Visit 1
- Subjects with QT interval corrected (QTc) > 450 milliseconds (msec) or QTc > 480 msec in subjects with Bundle Branch Block at screening Visit 1.The QTc is the QT interval corrected for heart rate according to Bazett's formula (QTcB), Fridericia's formula (QTcF), and/or another method, machine-read or manually over-read. The specific formula that will be used to determine eligibility and discontinuation for an individual subject should be determined prior to initiation of the study. In other words, several different formulae cannot be used to calculate the QTc for an individual subject and then the lowest QTc value used to include or discontinue the subject from the trial.For purposes of data analysis, QTcB, QTcF, another QT correction formula, or a composite of available values of QTc will be used.
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- Other Concurrent Medical Conditions: Subjects who have known, pre-existing, clinically significant endocrine, autoimmune, metabolic, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, haematological or any other system abnormalities that are uncontrolled with standard treatment.
- Eosinophilic Diseases: Subjects with other conditions that could lead to elevated eosinophils such as Hypereosinophilic Syndromes, including Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis [EGPA]), or Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Subjects with a known, pre-existing parasitic infestation within 6 months prior to Visit 1 are also to be excluded.
- Immunodeficiency: A known immunodeficiency (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]), other than that explained by the use of corticosteroids taken as therapy for asthma.
- Other Monoclonal Antibodies: Subjects who have received any monoclonal antibody (other than omalizumab) to treat inflammatory disease within 5 half-lives of Visit 1.
- Smoking history: Current smokers or former smokers with a smoking history of >=10 pack years (number of pack years = (number of cigarettes per day / 20) x number of years smoked). A former smoker is defined as a subject who quit smoking at least 6 months prior to Screening Visit 1.
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse: A history (or suspected history) of alcohol misuse or substance abuse within 2 years prior to Visit 1.
- Adherence: Subjects who have known evidence of lack of adherence to controller medications and/or ability to follow physician's recommendations.
- Hypersensitivity: Subjects with allergy/intolerance to a monoclonal antibody or biologic. History of sensitivity to any of the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the investigator or Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation.
- Investigator opinion: Omalizumab treatment has provided significant clinical benefit despite experiencing 2 exacerbations in the past 12 months, and potential benefit from a switch to mepolizumab would not outweigh the potential harm after omalizumab withdrawal for the subject.
- Previous participation: Previously participated in any study with mepolizumab and received investigational product (including placebo).
- Investigational Medications: Subjects who have received treatment with an investigational drug within the past 30 days or five terminal phase half-lives of the drug whichever is longer, prior to Screening (V1) (this also includes investigational formulations of marketed products).
- Pregnancy: Subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients should not be enrolled if they plan to become pregnant during the time of study participation.
Trial locations and contacts
53 sites in 9 countries.
53 sites in 9 countries
United States13 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224
GSK Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
GSK Investigational Site
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277
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Durham, North Carolina, 27705
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East Providence, Rhode Island, 02914
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Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854
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Richmond, Virginia, 23229
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Riverside, California, 92506
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Rochester, New York, 14642
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Roseville, California, 95661
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San Diego, California, 92123
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Upland, California, 91786
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Williamsburg, Virginia, 23188
Canada9 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2J5
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Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6
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Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 3V4
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Montreal, Quebec, H3T1E2
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Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 0N2
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Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1R2
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Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3A9
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Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9
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Windsor, Ontario, N8X 2G1
France8 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Bordeaux, 33076
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Grenoble, 38043
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Lyon, 69317
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Marseille, 13915
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Montpellier, 34295
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Nantes, 44093
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Paris, 75877
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Toulouse, 31059
Spain7 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Barcelona, 08035
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L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08907
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Laredo, Cantabria, 39770
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Murcia, 30003
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Pozuelo de Alarcón/Madrid, 28223
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Santiago de Compostela. La Coruña., 15706
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Valencia, 46017
Argentina6 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Buenos Aires, C1426ABP
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Florida, Buenos Aires, 1602
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La Plata, Buenos Aires, 1900
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Quilmes, Buenos Aires, B1878FNR
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Rosario, Santa Fe Province, 2000
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San Juan Bautista, Buenos Aires, 1888
Germany5 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Berlin, 10717
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Berlin, 12203
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Hanover, Lower Saxony, 30173
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Leipzig, Saxony, 04357
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Neu-Isenburg, Hesse, 63263
Netherlands2 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Dordrecht, 3318 AT
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Rotterdam, 3045 PM
Sweden2 sites
GSK Investigational Site
Gothenburg, SE-413 45
GSK Investigational Site
Stockholm, SE-141 86
About this study
Official title: A Multi-centre, Open Label, Single Arm, 32-week Treatment Study in Subjects With Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Not Optimally Controlled With Current Omalizumab Treatment Who Are Switched From Omalizumab to Mepolizumab 100mg Subcutaneous (Study Number 204471- the OSMO Study)
Mepolizumab is an anti-interleukin-5 ( IL-5) monoclonal antibody that neutralizes IL-5 and reduces eosinophil counts in both sputum and blood. Omalizumab an anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody (mAb) is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe allergic asthma. The aim of this study is to investigate whether subjects not optimally controlled on their current omalizumab treatment, who are eligible for therapy with mepolizumab can be effectively and safely switched to treatment with mepolizumab to improve asthma control. The study will provide data on the efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and tolerability of mepolizumab when switched directly from omalizumab without any wash-out. The learnings from this study may help guide physicians when substituting one biologic with another for the treatment of patients with severe eosinophilic asthma.
The study will be a multi-centre, open-label single arm trial. Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who are receiving omalizumab, but are not optimally controlled will be eligible to participate. Subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy including omalizumab throughout the run-in period for a minimum of one week and up to 4 weeks. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue their omalizumab treatment and be switched to mepolizumab 100 mg subcutaneous (SC) every 4 weeks for 28 weeks. The treatment period is 32 weeks, including an Exit Visit/Early Withdrawal Visit, 4 weeks following the subject's last dose of mepolizumab.
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Being tested
- Mepolizumab 100mg SC, Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs, Omalizumab
- Keywords
- mepolizumab, Omalizumab, SGRQ, severe eosinophilic asthma, ACQ, exacerbations
- Medical subject headings
- Asthma, Pulmonary Eosinophilia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mepolizumab 100mg SCDrug
At Visit 2 (Week 0) eligible subjects will receive mepolizumab 100mg SC into the upper arm or thigh every 4 weeks over a period of 28 weeks.
Albuterol/salbutamol MDIsDrug
Albuterol/salbutamol metered dose inhalers (MDIs) will be provided as rescue medication during treatment period.
OmalizumabDrug
Subjects receiving omalizumab will enter in a run-in period and will continue to receive omalizumab throughout the run-in period. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue omalizumab.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Omalizumab switch to mepolizumab 100mg SC every 4 weeks | Experimental | Subjects with severe eosinophilic asthma who are receiving omalizumab will enter a run-in period for a minimum of one week and a up to 4 weeks. Subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy throughout the run-in period, including omalizumab. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue omalizumab treatment and will be switched to receiving mepolizumab 100 mg SC every 4 weeks for 28 weeks. Except for omalizumab, subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy throughout the open-label treatment period. Albuterol/salbutamol metered dose inhalers (MDIs) will be provided as rescue medication during treatment period. Receives: Drug: Mepolizumab 100mg SC; Drug: Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs; Drug: Omalizumab |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mean Change From Baseline in Asthma Control Questionnaire-5 (ACQ-5) Score at Week 32
The ACQ-5 is a five-item, self-completed questionnaire, which is used as a measure of asthma control of a participant. The five questions (concerning nocturnal awakening, waking in the morning, activity limitation, shortness of breath and wheeze) enquire about the frequency and/or severity of symptoms over the previous week. The response options for all these questions range from zero (no impairment/limitation) to six (total impairment/ limitation) scale. ACQ-5 score range from 0 to 6. Higher scores indicates worsening of condition. Baseline was defined as the latest available assessment prior to first dose of mepolizumab. Change from Baseline at Week 32 was calculated as Week 32 value of ACQ-5 score minus Baseline value and was analyzed using Mixed Model Repeated Measures allowing for covariates of region, baseline maintenance OCS therapy, exacerbations in the year prior to the study (as ordinal variable) and visit.
Measured: Baseline and at Week 32
Secondary outcomes (3)
Mean Change From Baseline in St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Score at Week 32
The SGRQ Questionnaire is a well-established, self-completed tool, comprising of 50 questions with 76 weighted responses designed to measure Quality of Life in participants with diseases of airway obstruction. It consists of two parts; Part 1 produces the symptom score and Part 2 produces the activity and impact score. A Total score is also calculated which summarizes the impact of the disease on overall health status. Scores are expressed as a percentage of overall impairment where 100 represents worst possible health status and zero indicates best possible health status. Baseline was defined as the latest available assessment prior to first dose of mepolizumab. Change from Baseline at Week 32 was calculated as Week 32 value of SGRQ score minus Baseline value and was analyzed using Mixed Model Repeated Measures allowing for covariates of region, baseline maintenance OCS therapy, exacerbations in the year prior to the study (as an ordinal variable) and visit.
Measured: Baseline and at Week 32
The Rate of Clinically Significant Asthma Exacerbations Over 32 Weeks' Treatment
Clinically significant exacerbations of asthma were defined as worsening of asthma which requires use of systemic corticosteroids and/or hospitalization and/or Emergency Department (ED) visits. The frequency of clinically significant asthma exacerbations over 32 weeks' treatment was analyzed using Negative Binomial Regression via generalized estimating equations with a covariate of time period (pre-treatment versus on- and off treatment).
Measured: Up to Week 32
Ratio to Baseline in Blood Eosinophil Count at Week 32
Blood samples were collected at specific time points to measure blood eosinophils level for evaluation of pharmacodynamic effects in participants with a severe eosinophilic asthma phenotype when they were directly switched to mepolizumab. Baseline was defined as the latest available assessment prior to first dose of mepolizumab and ratio to Baseline at Week 32 was defined as Week 32 value divided by Baseline value and was analyzed using Mixed Model Repeated Measures allowing for covariates of region, Baseline maintenance oral corticosteroid (OCS) therapy, exacerbations in the year prior to the study (as an ordinal variable) and visit. The log transformation was applied to blood eosinophil counts prior to analysis. If a blood eosinophil count of zero was reported, it was imputed with half of the lowest possible blood eosinophil count, where applicable, prior to log transforming the data. The dispersion measure used was log standard error.
Measured: Baseline and at Week 32
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- Study start17 Mar 2016
- Primary completion31 May 2017
- Study completion31 May 2017
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 (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AsthmaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by GlaxoSmithKlineThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 145 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- GSK Clinical Trials, Study director, GlaxoSmithKline
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02654145
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 204471
- Other IDs
- 2015-003697-32, 2015
- Status last verified
- Aug 2019
- First submitted
- 11 Jan 2016
- Last updated
- 19 Aug 2019
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.
- Expanded access
- Available
Publications
Liu MC, Chipps B, Munoz X, Devouassoux G, Bergna M, Smith SG, Price RG, Galkin DV, Azmi J, Mouneimne D, Albers FC, Chapman KR. Benefit of switching to mepolizumab from omalizumab in severe eosinophilic asthma based on patient characteristics. Respir Res. 2021 May 10;22(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12931-021-01733-9.
PubMed 33971856
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Aug 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multi-centre, Open Label, Single Arm, 32-week Treatment Study in Subjects With Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Not Optimally Controlled With Current Omalizumab Treatment Who Are Switched From Omalizumab to Mepolizumab 100mg Subcutaneous (Study Number 204471- the OSMO Study)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02654145
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 204471
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Keywords
- mepolizumab, Omalizumab, SGRQ, severe eosinophilic asthma, ACQ, exacerbations
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 145 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKlineIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 17 Mar 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 31 Jan 2018
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Mepolizumab is an anti-interleukin-5 ( IL-5) monoclonal antibody that neutralizes IL-5 and reduces eosinophil counts in both sputum and blood. Omalizumab an anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody (mAb) is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe allergic asthma. The aim of this study is to investigate whether subjects not optimally controlled on their current omalizumab treatment, who are eligible for therapy with mepolizumab can be effectively and safely switched to treatment with mepolizumab to improve asthma control. The study will provide data on the efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and tolerability of mepolizumab when switched directly from omalizumab without any wash-out. The learnings from this study may help guide physicians when substituting one biologic with another for the treatment of patients with severe eosinophilic asthma.
The study will be a multi-centre, open-label single arm trial. Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who are receiving omalizumab, but are not optimally controlled will be eligible to participate. Subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy including omalizumab throughout the run-in period for a minimum of one week and up to 4 weeks. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue their omalizumab treatment and be switched to mepolizumab 100 mg subcutaneous (SC) every 4 weeks for 28 weeks. The treatment period is 32 weeks, including an Exit Visit/Early Withdrawal Visit, 4 weeks following the subject's last dose of mepolizumab.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Omalizumab switch to mepolizumab 100mg SC every 4 weeks | Experimental | Drug: Mepolizumab 100mg SC, Drug: Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs, Drug: OmalizumabSubjects with severe eosinophilic asthma who are receiving omalizumab will enter a run-in period for a minimum of one week and a up to 4 weeks. Subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy throughout the run-in period, including omalizumab. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue omalizumab treatment and will be switched to receiving mepolizumab 100 mg SC every 4 weeks for 28 weeks. Except for omalizumab, subjects will remain on their current maintenance therapy throughout the open-label treatment period. Albuterol/salbutamol metered dose inhalers (MDIs) will be provided as rescue medication during treatment period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)
- At least 12 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent. For those countries where local regulations permit enrolment of adults only, subject recruitment will be restricted to those who are >= 18 years of age.
- Asthma: A physician diagnosis of asthma for >=2 years that meets the National Heart and Lung Institute guidelines.
- Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1): Persistent airflow obstruction as indicated by: For subjects >=18 years of age at Visit 1, a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 <80% predicted recorded at Visit 1, For subjects 12-17 years of age at Visit 1, a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 <90% predicted recorded at Visit 1 or FEV1/ Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) ratio <0.8 recorded at Visit 1
- Eosinophilic asthma: Airway inflammation characterized as eosinophilic in nature as indicated by one of the following: A peripheral blood eosinophil count of >=300 cells/microliter (uL) that is related to asthma demonstrated in the past 12 months prior to Visit 1 or a peripheral blood eosinophil count of >=150 cells/uL at Visit 1 that is related to asthma.
- Inhaled Corticosteroid: A well-documented requirement for regular treatment with high-dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 with or without maintenance oral corticosteroids (OCS). For 18 years of age and older: ICS dose must be >=880 microgram (ug)/day fluticasone propionate (FP) (ex-actuator) or equivalent daily. For ICS/ Long-Acting Beta-2-Agonists (LABA) combination preparations, the highest approved maintenance dose in the local country will meet this ICS criterion. For subjects 12-17 years of age at Visit 1: ICS dose must be >=440 ug/day fluticasone propionate (FP) (ex-actuator) or equivalent daily, For ICS/LABA combination preparations, the highest approved maintenance dose in the local country will meet this ICS criterion.
Key exclusion criteria (18 listed)
- Concurrent Respiratory Disease: Presence of a known pre-existing, clinically important lung condition other than asthma. This includes current infection, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, or diagnoses of emphysema or chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease other than asthma) or a history of lung cancer.
- Malignancy: A current malignancy or previous history of cancer in remission for less than 12 months prior to screening (subjects that had localized carcinoma of the skin which was resected for cure will not be excluded).
- Liver disease: Subjects must not be enrolled in the study if :At screening (Visit 1) Alanine Transaminase (ALT) >2x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN); and bilirubin >1.5xULN (isolated bilirubin >1.5xULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin <35%) Current active liver or biliary disease (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones or otherwise stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment). Stable chronic liver disease should generally be defined by the absence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminaemia, oesophageal or gastric varices, or persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis.
- Hepatitis status: Diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B, as evidenced by positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) at Visit 1. Chronic stable hepatitis C (e.g.,positive hepatitis C antibody test result at screening (Visit 1) or within 3 months prior to first dose of study treatment) are acceptable if subject otherwise meets entry criteria.
- Cardiovascular: Subjects who have severe or clinically significant cardiovascular disease uncontrolled with standard treatment. Including but not limited to: a) known ejection fraction of <30% or b) severe heart failure meeting New York Heart Association Class IV classification or c) hospitalised in the 12 months prior to Visit 1 for severe heart failure meeting New York Heart Association Class III or d) angina diagnosed less than 3 months prior to Visit 1 or at Visit 1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mepolizumab 100mg SCAt Visit 2 (Week 0) eligible subjects will receive mepolizumab 100mg SC into the upper arm or thigh every 4 weeks over a period of 28 weeks. | Drug | Omalizumab switch to mepolizumab 100mg SC every 4 weeks |
| Albuterol/salbutamol MDIsAlbuterol/salbutamol metered dose inhalers (MDIs) will be provided as rescue medication during treatment period. | Drug | Omalizumab switch to mepolizumab 100mg SC every 4 weeks |
| OmalizumabSubjects receiving omalizumab will enter in a run-in period and will continue to receive omalizumab throughout the run-in period. At Visit 2 (week 0) subjects will discontinue omalizumab. | Drug | Omalizumab switch to mepolizumab 100mg SC every 4 weeks |
Primary outcome
Mean Change From Baseline in Asthma Control Questionnaire-5 (ACQ-5) Score at Week 32
Time frame: Baseline and at Week 32
The ACQ-5 is a five-item, self-completed questionnaire, which is used as a measure of asthma control of a participant. The five questions (concerning nocturnal awakening, waking in the morning, activity limitation, shortness of breath and wheeze) enquire about the frequency and/or severity of symptoms over the previous week. The response options for all these questions range from zero (no impairment/limitation) to six (total impairment/ limitation) scale. ACQ-5 score range from 0 to 6. Higher scores indicates worsening of condition. Baseline was defined as the latest available assessment prior to first dose of mepolizumab. Change from Baseline at Week 32 was calculated as Week 32 value of ACQ-5 score minus Baseline value and was analyzed using Mixed Model Repeated Measures allowing for covariates of region, baseline maintenance OCS therapy, exacerbations in the year prior to the study (as ordinal variable) and visit.
3 secondary outcomes
Mean Change From Baseline in St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) Score at Week 32
Time frame: Baseline and at Week 32
The Rate of Clinically Significant Asthma Exacerbations Over 32 Weeks' Treatment
Time frame: Up to Week 32
Ratio to Baseline in Blood Eosinophil Count at Week 32
Time frame: Baseline and at Week 32
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Aug 2019.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33971856Liu MC, Chipps B, Munoz X, Devouassoux G, Bergna M, Smith SG, Price RG, Galkin DV, Azmi J, Mouneimne D, Albers FC, Chapman KR. Benefit of switching to mepolizumab from omalizumab in severe eosinophilic asthma based on patient characteristics. Respir Res. 2021 May 10;22(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12931-021-01733-9.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. IPD for this study will be made available via the Clinical Study Data Request site.
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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.
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53 sites in 9 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Mepolizumab 100mg SC, Albuterol/salbutamol MDIs and Omalizumab in people with Asthma, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 53 sites in 9 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 11 inclusion and 18 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 19 Aug 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 53 sites in United States, Canada, France, Spain, Argentina and 4 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 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 31 Jan 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?
Mean Change From Baseline in Asthma Control Questionnaire-5 (ACQ-5) Score at Week 32 (time frame: Baseline and at Week 32). 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 NCT02654145, 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 19 Aug 2019.