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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2006-000135-10
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:EFC6682
    National Competent Authority:Germany - BfArM
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Prematurely Ended
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2006-04-21
    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 ConcernedGermany - BfArM
    A.2EudraCT number2006-000135-10
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Satavaptan in the Prevention of Ascites Recurrence: a double-blind, randomised, parallel-group comparison of satavaptan at 5 to 10 mg daily versus placebo in the absence of diuretics in patients with recurrent ascites due to cirrhosis of the liver
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    SPARe-2
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberEFC6682
    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 SponsorSanofi-Aventis Recherche & Devéloppement
    B.1.3.4CountryFrance
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namesatavaptan
    D.3.2Product code SR121463B
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Film-coated tablet
    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 INNSatavaptan
    D.3.9.2Current sponsor codeSR121463B
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number5
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product Information not present in EudraCT
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboFilm-coated tablet
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboOral use
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Cirrhotic ascites
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 8.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10003445
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the efficacy of satavaptan in the absence of concomitant diuretic drugs in reducing the recurrence of ascites.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To evaluate the tolerability and safety of satavaptan in the absence of concomitant diuretic drugs over a 52-week treatment period in patients with cirrhosis of the liver and recurrent ascites.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study Information not present in EudraCT
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Patients with cirrhosis of the liver confirmed by histology and/or a combination of either ultrasound, CT or endoscopic examination with laboratory evidence (e.g. low platelet count, low serum albumin, elevated total serum bilirubin or elevated INR).
    Patients resistant to the effects of diuretics, intolerant of diuretics or otherwise unsuitable for treatment with diuretics according to the judgement of the investigator
    Patients with recurrent ascites having undergone both of the following:
    . therapeutic paracentesis for the removal of ascites in the previous 24 hours with the removal of >= 4 litres of fluid
    . at least one other therapeutic paracentesis in the previous 3 months.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    1) Related to study methodology
    Age <18 years
    No written informed consent
    Inability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    Diuretic-naïve patients
    Patients with an existing functional TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) or other shunt designed to transfer blood from the portal system to the systemic circulation bypassing the liver.
    Budd-Chiari syndrome
    Patients with positive HBV DNA who have started antiviral treatment in the previous 4 weeks or in whom such treatment is planned to start during the next 12 weeks.
    Previous liver transplantation
    Known hepatocellular carcinoma (unless only one lesion <5 cm diameter or no more than 3 nodules of <3 cm each).
    Sepsis or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis currently or in the 10 days before randomisation.
    Current hepatic encephalopathy (>grade 1 by the West Haven criteria, Appendix B) evaluated by clinical features
    Known gastrointestinal bleeding currently or in the 10 days before randomisation.
    QTcF interval on an ECG >= 480 ms.
    Patients with ascites of cardiac origin or due to peritoneal infection (e.g. tuberculosis) or peritoneal carcinoma
    Serum bilirubin >150 µmol/l
    INR >3.0, neutrophils <1 000/mm3, platelets <30 000/mm3.
    Patients previously exposed to satavaptan in the past 12 months

    2) Related to satavaptan
    Haemodynamic insufficiency (systolic arterial pressure <80 mmHg or symptomatic orthostatic hypotension)
    Serum sodium >143 mmol/l
    Serum potassium <3.5 mmol/l or >= 5.0 mmol/l
    Serum magnesium <0.65 mmol/l
    Significant renal impairment with serum creatinine >150 µmol/l
    Positive pregnancy test
    Females of child-bearing potential are excluded unless they meet one of the following criteria:
    . Post-menopausal for 6 months or more, and if post-menopausal for less than 2 years, a negative pregnancy test
    . Surgical sterilisation for more than one month duration and a negative pregnancy test
    . Intrauterine device in combination with a secondary barrier (e.g. diaphragm, condom or spermicide) and a negative pregnancy test
    . Oral contraceptive in combination with a secondary barrier (e.g. diaphragm, condom or spermicide) and a negative pregnancy test.
    Known hypersensitivity to satavaptan
    Administration of inducers of CYP3A listed below within the two weeks prior to study drug administration:
    . carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampicin (rifampin), Saint John's Wort
    Administration of potent and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A, which significantly increase exposure to the study drug within the two weeks prior to study drug administration. These are listed below and in Appendix F:
    . Aprepitant, atazanavir, chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, cremophor EL, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, grapefruit juice, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, troleandomycin, verapamil.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    The primary endpoint is the number and time (from randomisation) of recurrences of therapeutic paracenteses occurring during the first 12 weeks of the double blind period of the study.
    Therapeutic paracentesis will be defined as the removal of >= 2 litres of ascitic fluid by paracentesis.
    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 No
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    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 Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind Yes
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other Information not present in EudraCT
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo Yes
    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.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    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
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months26
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months26
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    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) No
    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 Information not present in EudraCT
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception For clinical trials recorded in the database before the 10th March 2011 this question read: "Women of childbearing potential" and did not include the words "not using contraception". An answer of yes could have included women of child bearing potential whether or not they would be using contraception. The answer should therefore be understood in that context. This trial was recorded in the database on 2006-04-21. Yes
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Information not present in EudraCT
    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 No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state18
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 102
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 225
    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 Decision2006-07-17
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2006-07-19
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusPrematurely Ended
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2008-11-10
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