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    Clinical Trial Results:
    An open-label, phase II dose titration study of ACZ885 (human anti-IL-1beta monoclonal antibody) to assess the clinical efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in patients with NALP3 mutations

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2004-002980-26
    Trial protocol
    GB   DE   ES   FR   Outside EU/EEA  
    Global end of trial date
    17 Jul 2008

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    13 Jul 2016
    First version publication date
    09 Aug 2015
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CACZ885A2102
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT00487708
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharma AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, +41 613241111,
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, +41 613241111,
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    17 Jul 2008
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    17 Jul 2008
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The main objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of canakinumab administered through intravenous (i.v.) infusion and subcutaneous (s.c.) injection in order to improve the clinical status of the subjects with mutations in NALP3 gene.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and in compliance with all International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were followed.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    31 Jan 2005
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 8
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 21
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    India: 2
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    34
    EEA total number of subjects
    32
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    4
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    3
    Adults (18-64 years)
    27
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The study was conducted at 9 centres in 5 countries.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    A total of 34 subjects were enrolled in the study.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    As the current study was an open label study, this section was not applicable.

    Arms
    Arm title
    Canakinumab
    Arm description
    Dosage Stage 1: First dose was a single administration of 10 mg/kg i.v., the 2nd dose was a single administration of 1 mg/kg i.v. upon relapse. On second relapse, single administration of 150 mg s.c. Dosage Stage 2: Repeat single administration of 150 mg s.c. upon each relapse (in children from 4 to 16 years an equivalent of 2 mg/kg s.c.). If needed: rescue dose of 5 or 10 mg/kg i.v.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Canakinumab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    ACZ885
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Powder and solvent for solution for injection/infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use, Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Canakinumab powder for solution [10 mg/kg i.v infusion or 1 mg/kg i.v. infusion or 150 mg s.c. or 2 mg/kg s.c] was administered.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Canakinumab
    Started
    34
    Completed
    31
    Not completed
    3
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    1
         Unsatisfactory therapeutic effect
    1
         Administrative problems
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Canakinumab
    Reporting group description
    Dosage Stage 1: First dose was a single administration of 10 mg/kg i.v., the 2nd dose was a single administration of 1 mg/kg i.v. upon relapse. On second relapse, single administration of 150 mg s.c. Dosage Stage 2: Repeat single administration of 150 mg s.c. upon each relapse (in children from 4 to 16 years an equivalent of 2 mg/kg s.c.). If needed: rescue dose of 5 or 10 mg/kg i.v.

    Reporting group values
    Canakinumab Total
    Number of subjects
    34 34
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Paediatric (4-17 years)
    7 7
        Adults (18-51 years)
    27 27
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    30.3 ± 14.34 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    21 21
        Male
    13 13

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Canakinumab
    Reporting group description
    Dosage Stage 1: First dose was a single administration of 10 mg/kg i.v., the 2nd dose was a single administration of 1 mg/kg i.v. upon relapse. On second relapse, single administration of 150 mg s.c. Dosage Stage 2: Repeat single administration of 150 mg s.c. upon each relapse (in children from 4 to 16 years an equivalent of 2 mg/kg s.c.). If needed: rescue dose of 5 or 10 mg/kg i.v.

    Subject analysis set title
    Canakinumab 1mg/kg i.v
    Subject analysis set type
    Sub-group analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Subjects who received single dose of canakinumab 1 mg/kg i.v during the study.

    Subject analysis set title
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v
    Subject analysis set type
    Sub-group analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Subjects who received single dose of canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v during the study.

    Subject analysis set title
    Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Subject analysis set type
    Sub-group analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Subjects who received single dose of canakinumab 150mg sc during the study.

    Subject analysis set title
    Canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c
    Subject analysis set type
    Sub-group analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Subjects who received single dose of canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c during the study.

    Subject analysis set title
    Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Subject analysis set type
    Sub-group analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Subjects who received single dose of canakinumab Rescue i.v during the study.

    Primary: Time from each dose administration to relapse after achieving a complete response to treatment

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    End point title
    Time from each dose administration to relapse after achieving a complete response to treatment [1]
    End point description
    Complete response to treatment was defined as Physician global assessment of disease activity to be equal or less than(≤) minimal using a 5-point scale(0:absent, 1:minimal, 2: mild, 3:moderate and 4: severe); assessment of skin disease ≤ minimal on a 5-point scale(0: absent to 4:severe) and serum values of C-reactive protein (CRP)and/or serum amyloid A protein(SAA) to be <10 milligrams/litres (mg/L). Relapse was defined as Physician global assessment score of disease activity>minimal or Physician global assessment score to be minimal and assessment of skin disease >minimal; and CRP and/or SAA to be more than 30 mg/L compared to baseline. Subjects were grouped by combined dosing regimen where rescue dose was combined with previous dosing regimen. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set, defined as all subjects who received at least one dose of study medication. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 up to Day 29 (all 3 periods averaged)
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: Only descriptive summary statistics was planned for this outcome measure.
    End point values
    Canakinumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    34
    Units: Days
    median (confidence interval 95%)
        10 mg/kg i.v. (n=4)
    156.2 (102.5 to 209.8)
        1 mg/kg i.v. (n=4)
    72.8 (48 to 97.7)
        150 mg s.c. (n=29)
    115.2 (94.1 to 136.4)
        150 mg s.c. + rescue i.v. (n=4)
    174.5 (90.5 to 258.5)
        2 mg/kg s.c. (n=4)
    48.6 (29.3 to 67.9)
        2 mg/kg s.c. + rescue i.v. (n=2)
    51.7 (27 to 76.5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Serum concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Serum Amyloid A protein (SAA)

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    End point title
    Serum concentrations of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and Serum Amyloid A protein (SAA) [2]
    End point description
    The C-reactive protein (CRP) and Serum amyloid A protein (SAA) were used as inflammatory markers to diagnose the Muckle Wells Syndrome (MWS). The target serum level concentration of CRP and SAA was equal to or less than 10 milligrams/litres (mg/L). The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here "number of subjects analysed' represents evaluable subjects in each treatment arm.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    End of treatment period (all 3 periods averaged)
    Notes
    [2] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: Only descriptive summary statistics was planned for this outcome measure.
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 1mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc Canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    4
    28
    4
    5
    Units: milligram/Litre (mg/L)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        CRP
    26.35 ± 34.871
    27.29 ± 71.843
    10.07 ± 115.695
    3.46 ± 104.874
    1.45 ± 98.497
        SAA
    102.65 ± 55.343
    92.48 ± 42.758
    21.74 ± 133.371
    9.88 ± 119.602
    4.63 ± 101.895
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Percentage of subjects with defined grades in physician’s global assessment score

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    End point title
    Percentage of subjects with defined grades in physician’s global assessment score [3]
    End point description
    Subjects were assessed by physician based on Physician’s Global Assessment on 5-point scale for disease activity as: 0 = absent; 1 = Minimal; 2 = Mild; 3 = Moderate; 4 = Severe. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 up to Day 29
    Notes
    [3] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: Only descriptive summary statistics was planned for this outcome measure.
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 1mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc Canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    4
    29
    5
    6
    Units: Percentage of subjects
    number (not applicable)
        Absent
    0
    25
    3.45
    0
    0
        Minimal
    0
    0
    0
    20
    0
        Mild
    50
    50
    13.79
    0
    50
        Moderate
    50
    25
    72.41
    60
    33.33
        Severe
    0
    0
    3.45
    0
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of subjects with clinically significant abnormal audiogram

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    End point title
    Percentage of subjects with clinically significant abnormal audiogram
    End point description
    Audiogram was utilized to monitor bilateral sensorineural deafness in subjects with a clinical picture of Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome (FCAS). Subjects who presented abnormal audiogram at baseline, were followed-up by the investigator for any clinically significant abnormality in the audiogram assessments. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' signifies evaluable subjects for audiogram assessment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Month 4, Month 8 and Month 12
    End point values
    Canakinumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    25
    Units: Percentage of subjects
    number (not applicable)
        Baseline
    14
        4 months
    7
        8 months
    2
        12 months
    2
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Assessment the subject’s renal function at end of period

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    End point title
    Assessment the subject’s renal function at end of period
    End point description
    Renal function parameters like creatinine clearance values and estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFRs) were assessed. The eGFR was estimated from serum creatinine, using either the 4-variable Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula for adults and adolescent subjects, or the Schwartz formula for pediatrics (aged minimum of 12 years). The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (first period), Day 1 (post-dose), Week 5 (post-dose), end of period (all 3 periods averaged)
    End point values
    Canakinumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    34
    Units: millilitre/minute (mL/min)
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Creatinine clearance, Adults (n=15)
    99.58 ± 37.484
        eGFR, Adults (n=27)
    87.85 ± 26.632
        Creatinine clearance, Pediatric (n=4)
    72.87 ± 34.957
        eGFR, Pediatric (n=7)
    152.92 ± 18.635
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores in adult subjects

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    End point title
    Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores in adult subjects
    End point description
    Assessment of HRQoL in adult subjects was based on three types of questionnaire: Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue (FACIT-F) and Medical Outcome Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey summary scores as reported by subjects. In HAQ, higher score (maximum of 3) indicated a more severe disease. The FACIT-F questionnaire assessed general health status with emphasis on fatigue with maximum score of 52, and a higher score indicated less fatigue. SF-36 was separated into the physical and mental components with scores ranging from 0 to 100, and a higher score indicated a better QoL. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Day 1 (post-dose), Week 1 (post-dose), Week 5 (post dose), end of treatment period (all 3 periods averaged)
    End point values
    Canakinumab 150mg sc Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    29
    6
    Units: Units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        HAQ (n=18,3)
    0.37 ± 0.693
    0.92 ± 1.277
        FACIT-F (n=18,3)
    35.65 ± 12.508
    31 ± 12.166
        SF-36 (mental component) (n=18,3)
    47.35 ± 10.379
    44.21 ± 8.728
        SF-36 (physical component) (n=18,3)
    42.69 ± 12.977
    37.44 ± 16.696
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores in paediatric subjects

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    End point title
    Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scores in paediatric subjects
    End point description
    Health¬ related quality of life was assessed in paediatric subjects by child health questionnaire (CHQ-CH87) which had 14 scales and score ranged from 0 to 100 where a higher score indicated a better quality of health. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Day 1 (post-dose), Week 1 (post-dose), Week 5 (post dose), end of treatment period (all 3 periods averaged)
    End point values
    Canakinumab 150mg sc Canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    29
    5
    6
    Units: Units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Behavior (n=2, 3, 2)
    80.49 ± 13.865
    83.84 ± 9.334
    81.72 ± 10.052
        Bodily Pain (n=2, 3, 2)
    50 ± 0
    47.22 ± 22.132
    26 ± 5.657
        Change in Health (n=2, 3, 2)
    3.5 ± 0.707
    3.52 ± 0.135
    2.83 ± 0.236
        Family Activities (n=2, 2, 2)
    79.86 ± 28.481
    86.34 ± 21.876
    75 ± 23.57
        Family Cohesion (n=2, 2, 2)
    60 ± 0
    78.75 ± 6.25
    92.5 ± 10.607
        Global Behavior Item (n=2, 3, 2)
    64.17 ± 5.893
    68.33 ± 14.434
    85 ± 0
        Global health (n=2, 3, 2)
    55 ± 7.071
    44.17 ± 12.332
    22.5 ± 10.607
        General Health Perceptions (n=2, 3, 2)
    33.75 ± 17.088
    43.81 ± 12.424
    24.1 ± 1.08
        Mental Health (n=2, 3, 2)
    66.67 ± 18.414
    70.27 ± 7.631
    75.78 ± 14.363
        Physical functioning (n=2, 3, 2)
    88.27 ± 16.586
    88.27 ± 12.017
    67.28 ± 9.603
        Role/Social Limitations – Behavioral (n=2, 3, 2)
    92.59 ± 10.476
    100 ± 0
    100 ± 0
        Role/Social Limitations – Emotional (n=2, 3, 2)
    92.59 ± 10.476
    97.22 ± 2.778
    97.22 ± 3.928
        Role/Social Limitations – Physical (n=2, 3, 2)
    94.44 ± 7.857
    83.33 ± 20.031
    55.56 ± 47.14
        Self Esteem (n=2, 3, 2)
    72.02 ± 0.842
    78.32 ± 6.514
    74.66 ± 8.062
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)

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    End point title
    Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)
    End point description
    Maximum observed serum concentration following drug administration from the raw serum concentration-time data was determined. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' in 10 mg/kg i.v arm was related to only Stage 1, adult subjects and 150 mg sc arm was related to both Stage 1 and 2 adult subjects.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    25
    Units: microgram/millilitre (µg/mL)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    148.75 ± 45.39
    15.86 ± 3.52
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: AUC from time zero to extrapolated infinite time [AUC (0 - ∞)]

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    End point title
    AUC from time zero to extrapolated infinite time [AUC (0 - ∞)]
    End point description
    Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) from time zero (pre-dose) to extrapolated infinite time (0 - ∞). AUC(0-infinity) was estimated as AUC 0-t + C t /λ z, where λ z was the terminal elimination rate constant. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' in 10 mg/kg i.v arm was related to only Stage 1, adult subjects and 150 mg sc arm was related to both Stage 1 and 2 adult subjects.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    22
    Units: microgram*day/millilitre (μg*d/mL)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    3686.9 ± 1055.7
    707.9 ± 205.7
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Apparent serum clearance (CL/F)

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    End point title
    Apparent serum clearance (CL/F)
    End point description
    The apparent serum clearance (CL/F) was calculated as Dose/AUC0-∞, where CL was the clearance of the drug and F was the absolute oral bioavailability. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed; signifies stage 1 and 2 adult subjects in 150 mg sc arm.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: Litre/day (L/d)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    0.2275 ± 0.0597
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration (Tmax)

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    End point title
    Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration (Tmax)
    End point description
    Time required to reach peak or maximum concentration following drug administration. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' in 10 mg/kg i.v arm was related to only Stage 1, adult subjects and 150 mg sc arm was related to both Stage 1 and 2 adult subjects.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    25
    Units: Days (d)
        median (full range (min-max))
    0.998 (0.97 to 1.99)
    6.983 (1.92 to 14.01)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Elimination half-life (T1/2)

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    End point title
    Elimination half-life (T1/2)
    End point description
    The elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope (lz) of a semi logarithmic concentration-time curve. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' in 10 mg/kg i.v arm was related to only Stage 1, adult subjects and 150 mg sc arm was related to both Stage 1 and 2 adult subjects.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    22
    Units: Days (d)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    31.184 ± 3.386
    26.086 ± 7.311
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Apparent volume of distribution at steady state (Vss)

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    End point title
    Apparent volume of distribution at steady state (Vss)
    End point description
    Volume of distribution at steady state calculated from i.v. data. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed; signifies stage 1 adult patients in 10 mg/kg i.v arm.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    Units: Litre(L)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    7.083 ± 2.117
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Apparent volume of distribution during terminal phase (Vz/F)

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    End point title
    Apparent volume of distribution during terminal phase (Vz/F)
    End point description
    The apparent volume of distribution during terminal phase was estimated. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed; signifies stage 1 and 2 adult patients in 150 mg sc arm.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: Litres(L)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    8.335 ± 2.616
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time(AUCtlast)

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    End point title
    Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time(AUCtlast)
    End point description
    Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time (tlast) was estimated. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. Here, 'Number of subjects analysed' in 10 mg/kg i.v arm was related to only Stage 1, adult subjects and 150 mg sc arm was related to both Stage 1 and 2 adult subjects.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    22
    Units: microgram*day/millilitre(μg*d/mL)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    3634.3 ± 1028.9
    673.5 ± 188.9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Serum concentration of total Interleukin-1β (IL-1β)

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    End point title
    Serum concentration of total Interleukin-1β (IL-1β)
    End point description
    Pharmacodynamics of canakinumab was assessed by total IL-1β (sum of free and bound IL-1β) concentration, determined in serum by means of competitive ELISA assay with limit of detection at 0.1 picogram/millilitre (pg/mL). The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 (pre-dose), Day 2, 3, 8, 15, 22, Day 29
    End point values
    Canakinumab 10 mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 1mg/kg i.v Canakinumab 150mg sc Canakinumab 2mg/kg s.c Canakinumab rescue i.v
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    4
    29
    5
    5
    Units: picograms per millilitre (pg/mL)
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    7.41 ± 2.171
    6.83 ± 1.997
    11.21 ± 16.32
    30.35 ± 31.805
    60.66 ± 80.772
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of subjects with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)

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    End point title
    Number of subjects with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
    End point description
    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not related to study drug. A SAE was defined as an event which was fatal or life threatening, required or prolonged hospitalization, was significantly or permanently disabling or incapacitating, constituted a congenital anomaly or a birth defect, or encompassed any other clinically significant event that could jeopardize the subject or require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the aforementioned outcomes. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From start of study treatment to 4 weeks post dose
    End point values
    Canakinumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    34
    Units: Number of subjects
        AEs : Adults (n=27)
    27
        SAEs : Adults (n=27)
    2
        AEs : Pediatrics (n=7)
    7
        SAEs : Pediatrics (n=7)
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of subjects with anti-canakinumab antibodies at any visit

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    End point title
    Number of subjects with anti-canakinumab antibodies at any visit
    End point description
    The immunogenicity potential of canakinumab during the study was evaluated by surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy using a validated Biacore binding assay. The analysis was performed in safety analysis set population. The 'n' signifies those subjects evaluable for this measure at specified time points for each group, respectively.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Pre-dose, Week 4 (post dose), at each relapse before re-treatment, end of study (all 3 periods averaged)
    End point values
    Canakinumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    34
    Units: Number of subjects
        Adults (n=27)
    0
        Pediatrics (n=7)
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse Events are collected from First Patient First Visit (FPFV) until Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV).  All Adverse events are reported in this record from First Patient First Treatment until Last Patient Last Visit.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    11.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pediatric
    Reporting group description
    Pediatric

    Reporting group title
    Adult
    Reporting group description
    Adult

    Serious adverse events
    Pediatric Adult
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Vertigo
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Pediatric Adult
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 7 (100.00%)
    23 / 27 (85.19%)
    Vascular disorders
    Haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pharyngolaryngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    6
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Sleep disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Joint injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Excoriation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Drug exposure during pregnancy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Joint sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Post procedural complication
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Cardiac disorders
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    10
    Hypotonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Psychomotor hyperactivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Iron deficiency anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Vertigo
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    1
    Lip dry
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Mouth ulceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Stomach discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 7 (42.86%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    1
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acne
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Hyperhidrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Night sweats
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 7 (57.14%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    2
    Rash pruritic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Skin reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Dysuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    12
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Infections and infestations
    Acute tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Ear infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    2
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Localised infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 7 (42.86%)
    7 / 27 (25.93%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    18
    Oral herpes
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 7 (42.86%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 7 (28.57%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 7 (71.43%)
    8 / 27 (29.63%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    17
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 7 (0.00%)
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Increased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Iron deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 7 (14.29%)
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    30 Jun 2005
    Additional blood samples were added for pharmacogenomics to investigate whether the observed early gene expression changes were transient or whether they were stable throughout the remission period.
    05 Sep 2005
    A third treatment period was included in the study design in order to explore the efficacy, safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic of s.c.administration of canakinumab as compared with i.v administration.
    21 Dec 2005
    1. Additional s.c. treatment periods were included in the study design in order to explore the efficacy, safety and tolerability, PK and PD of repeat s.c. administration of canakinumab as compared with i.v. administration. 2. Included up to 14 additional subjects, directly starting with the s.c. dosing regimen, assessment of s.c. administration to reach remission and for how long, and, by applying the experience in the first 4 subjects, whether the 10 mg/kg infusion was to be considered as a loading dose for the induction of remission. 3. Procedures added to introduce an interim analysis, to review preliminary efficacy, safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and pharmacogenomics results related to the i.v. administration.
    21 Sep 2006
    1. New centres opened in other countries than the original UK site in order to facilitate subjects access to canakinumab. 2. Increasesd the sample size in Stage 2 to 21 additional subjects, i.e. a total number of up to 25 subjects enrolled in the study. 3. Included children aged ≥ 4 years to provide an effective treatment early in the course of this genetically driven disease. 4. Included preliminary assessment of the potency of canakinumab to modify mid to longterm disease progression with regards to deafness, kidney function, neurological and ophthalmological symptoms. 5. Included preliminary assessment of the efficacy of canakinumab to modify HRQoL. 6. Day 3 visit was removed from Period 2 onwards.
    05 Mar 2007
    Baseline and pre-dose blood sampling were revised for safety, efficacy, and pharmacogenomics.
    26 Apr 2007
    1. Allowed the enrollment of subjects even though their baseline CRP and SAA were less than 30 mg/L, on a case-by-case basis. The definition of relapse for these subjects was adapted to reflect this change. 2. Subjects with renal transplant and with history/evidence of lymphoma were excluded.
    24 Jul 2007
    1. Increased the total sample size to up to 50 subjects enrolled in the study in order to facilitate subjects access to canakinumab, based on the increasing demand by the Investigators to enroll more subjects than a maximum of 25, and to allow enrollment of so far unidentified subjects with high unmet medical need. 2. Allowed the subjects who had previously been treated with canakinumab to be enrolled in the study.
    04 Feb 2008
    Ensured that subjects with severe renal insufficiency (GFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2) or planned liver transplantation would not undergo performance of an magnetic resonance imaging evaluation in order to avoid administration of a gadolinium contrast agent, based on new safety information and as requested by German Health Authorities.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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