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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2004-002140-10
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:N01125
    National Competent Authority:UK - MHRA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2005-08-04
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedUK - MHRA
    A.2EudraCT number2004-002140-10
    A.3Full title of the trial
    An open-label, multicenter, follow-up trial to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of brivaracetam (ucb 34714) used as adjunctive treatment at a flexible dose up to a maximum of 150 mg/day in subjects aged 16 years or older suffering from epilepsy.
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberN01125
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan Information not present in EudraCT
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorUCB S.A.
    B.1.3.4CountryBelgium
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing support
    B.4.2Country
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisation
    B.5.2Functional name of contact point
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community Yes
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation numberEU/3/05/315
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namebrivaracetam
    D.3.2Product code ucb 34714
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Capsule*
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNbrivaracetam
    D.3.9.1CAS number 357336-20-0
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeucb 34714
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive name(α1S, 4R)-α-ethyl-2-oxo-4-propyl- 1-pyrrolidineacetamide
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number25
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation No
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community Yes
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation numberEU/3/05/315
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namebrivaracetam
    D.3.2Product code ucb 34714
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Capsule*
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNbrivaracetam
    D.3.9.1CAS number 357336-20-0
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeucb 34714
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive name(α1S, 4R)-α-ethyl-2-oxo-4-propyl- 1-pyrrolidineacetamide
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number50
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Epilepsy
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 8.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10015037
    E.1.2Term Epilepsy
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    The purpose of this open-label long-term follow-up trial is to give subjects with epilepsy, who may have benefited from brivaracetam as adjunctive treatment in a previous trial, the opportunity to continue brivaracetam treatment after completion of an initial study which allowed access to the present trial.

    To evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of brivaracetam at individualized doses with a maximum of 150 mg/day in subjects suffering from epilepsy.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To evaluate the maintenance of efficacy over time of brivaracetam.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    • An Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) approved written informed consent signed and dated by the subject or legally acceptable representative(s). The consent form or a specific assent form will be signed and dated by minors, according to country-specific regulations.
    • Male/female subjects from 16 years or older. Subjects under 18 years may only be included where legally permitted and ethically accepted.
    • Inpatients or outpatients with epilepsy who were treated with brivaracetam in previous trials / programs which allow access to the present trial.
    • Subjects for whom the Investigator believes a reasonable benefit from the long-term administration of brivaracetam may be expected.
    •• Female subjects without childbearing potential (premenarcheal; 2 years post-menopausal; bilateral oophorectomy or ovariectomy; bilateral salpingectomy, complete hysterectomy; congenital sterility) are eligible. Female subjects with childbearing potential are eligible if they use a medically accepted contraceptive method for the duration of the trial participation (Intra Uterine Device; diaphragm with spermicide; male or female condom with spermicide; oral hormonal contraceptive; non- oral hormonal contraceptive medication; bilateral tubal ligation; monogamous relationship with vasectomized partner).
    In particular, oral or depot contraceptive treatment with at least 30 µg [or 50 µg if associated with carbamazepine (CBZ) or other strong enzyme inducing drugs] ethinylestradiol per intake or double-barrier contraception are acceptable methods. The subject must understand the consequences and potential risks of inadequately protected sexual activity, be educated about and understand the proper use of contraceptive methods, and undertake to inform the Investigator of any potential change in status.

    • Subject/legally acceptable representative considered as reliable and capable of adhering to the protocol (e.g.; able to understand and complete diaries and questionnaires), visit schedule or medication intake according to the judgment of the Investigator.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    • Severe medical, neurological and psychiatric disorders, or laboratory values which may have an impact on the safety of the subject.
    • Subject having clinically significant deviations from reference range values for laboratory parameters: creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min, platelets < 100,000/l, or neutrophil cells < 1,800/l).
    • Poor compliance with visit schedule or medication intake in previous brivaracetam trial.
    • Impaired hepatic function: ALAT/SGPT, ASAT/SGOT, alkaline phosphatase, GT value of more than three times the upper limit of the reference range.
    • Participation in any clinical trial of another investigational drug or device during the study.
    • Pregnant or lactating woman.

    If the Investigator has any medically valid reason to doubt the eligibility of a subject, the subject should not be included into the trial. If however, the Investigator has any other kind of doubts concerning the eligibility, he/she should consult the Sponsor’s CRP or representative for clarification.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    Criteria for efficacy evaluation :
    The primary efficacy variable: is based on the seizure frequency per week for POS (type I) by 3-month periods over the Evaluation Period (V1 until the last evaluation visit).
    Seizure frequency per week will be derived from the seizure count information recorded on the DRC and is defined as the number of epileptic seizures standardized to a seven day period. It is computed as the number of epileptic seizures recorded over the period, divided by the total number of days in that period, multiplied by 7.

    The secondary efficacy variables are:
    • Based on the seizure frequency per week for all epileptic seizures (types I+II+III) by 3-month periods over the Evaluation Period.
    • Proportion of seizure-free days for all epileptic seizures (types I+II+III) by 3-month period over the Evaluation Period.
    • Continuously epileptic seizures free subjects for all epileptic seizures types (I+II+III) by 3-month period over the Evaluation Period.
    • Responder rate in POS (type I) by 3-month periods over the Evaluation period.

    The periods considered in the definition of efficacy variables are the following:
    • 3-month periods over the Evaluation Period (V1 until the last evaluation visit).
    The exploratory variables are as follows:
    • Health-Related Quality of Life (QOLIE-31-P) at month 3 during the first year, afterwards once a year at Yearly Evaluation Visit or at Early Discontinuation Visit.
    • Medical resources used by 3-month periods over the Evaluation Period.
    • Indirect cost by 3-month periods over the Evaluation period.
    Safety variables:
    • Adverse events reporting.
    • Laboratory tests (including blood and urine).
    • Electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements.
    • Physical and neurological examinations.
    • Vital signs.
    • Body weight.
    • Plasma concentration of concomitant AEDs and brivaracetam.

    The periods considered in the definition of safety variables are the following:
    • Evaluation Period (V1 until the last evaluation visit).
    • Down-titration Period.
    • Post-treatment Period.
    Statistical methods :
    All variables will be analyzed in a descriptive way. No split by study drug dose is foreseen.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic Yes
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Yes
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled No
    E.8.1.1Randomised No
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned7
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA58
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA Information not present in EudraCT
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    The end of trial is defined as the date of database lock as, at that time, interactions between the Sponsor and the Investigator(s) with possible impact on subjects data have ended.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years4
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years4
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 Yes
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) Yes
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally Yes
    F.3.3.6.1Details of subjects incapable of giving consent
    Subject/legally acceptable representative considered as reliable and capable of
    adhering to the protocol, visit schedule or medication intake according to the judgment of the Investigator.
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state20
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 213
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 1000
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2005-09-06
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2006-02-14
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2019-05-28
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