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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2006-000579-14
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:EMR 63325-001
    National Competent Authority:Greece - EOF
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2007-05-04
    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 ConcernedGreece - EOF
    A.2EudraCT number2006-000579-14
    A.3Full title of the trial
    START – Stimulating Targeted Antigenic Responses To NSCLC A multi-center phase III randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of the cancer vaccine Stimuvax® (L-BLP25 or BLP25 liposome vaccine) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) subjects with unresectable stage III disease
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Cancer Vaccine Study for Unresectable Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    START
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberEMR 63325-001
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorMerck KGaA and EMD Serono, Inc.
    B.1.3.4CountryGermany
    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 supportMerck KGaA
    B.4.2CountryGermany
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationMerck KGaA
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointCommunication Centre Merck KGaA
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressFrankfurter Strasse 250
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityDarmstadt
    B.5.3.3Post code64293
    B.5.3.4CountryGermany
    B.5.6E-mailservice@merck.de
    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 No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameL-BLP25 (Stimuvax ®)
    D.3.2Product code EMD531444
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder for suspension for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameL-BLP25 reconstituted
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg/ml milligram(s)/millilitre
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number23.395 mg L-BLP25
    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) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    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 No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) Yes
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    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 Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name EndoxanaInjection 1g
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderBaxter Health Care Ltd.
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationUnited Kingdom
    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 nameEndoxana Injection 1g
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder for solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPIntravenous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNCyclophosphamide
    D.3.9.1CAS number 50-18-0
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number1000
    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) No
    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 No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    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 No
    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
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboPowder for suspension for injection
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboSubcutaneous use
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) subjects with unresectable stage III disease
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Cancer [C04]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 13.1
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10029519
    E.1.2Term Non-small cell lung cancer stage III
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    Primary objective: To compare survival duration of all randomized subjects by treatment arm.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Secondary objectives of this trial are to compare all randomized subjects by treatment arm for: Time to symptom progression (TTSP) as measured by the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS). Time to progression (TTP) as determined by the investigator. One-, two- and three-year survival. Safety.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Both inpatient and outpatient, male and female subjects are eligible for randomization. Subject has given written informed consent before any study-related activities are carried out. Histologically or cytologically documented unresectable stage III NSCLC. All histological subtypes are acceptable, including bronchioalveolar carcinomas. Cancer stage must be confirmed and documented by computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography (PET) scan. Documented stable disease or objective response, according to RECIST, after primary chemo-radiotherapy (either sequential or concomitant) for unresectable stage III disease, within 4 weeks (28 days) prior to randomization*. Receipt of concomitant or sequential chemo-radiotherapy, consisting of a minimum of two cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy and a minimum radiation dose of ≥ 50 Gy. Subjects must have completed the primary thoracic chemo-radiotherapy at least four weeks (28 days) and no later than 12 weeks (84 days) prior to randomization. Subjects who received prophylactic brain irradiation as part of primary chemo-radiotherapy are eligible. Geographically accessible for ongoing follow-up, and committed to comply with the designated visits. An ECOG performance status of 0-1. A platelet count ≥ 140 x 109/L; WBC ≥ 2.5 x 109/L and hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L. ≥18 years of age. * If imaging after primary chemo-radiotherapy was earlier than 4 weeks prior to randomization, it must be repeated within 4 weeks prior to randomization, and the results of the second restaging after end of primary chemo-radiotherapy must be compared with the first restaging after end of primary chemo-radiotherapy. Subjects that show progression between these two assessments are not eligible for this trial.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Pre-Therapies: Undergone lung cancer specific therapy (including surgery) other than primary chemo-radiotherapy. Receipt of immunotherapy (e.g. interferons, tumor necrosis factor [TNF], interleukins, or biological response modifiers [granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor {GM-CSF}, granulocyte colony stimulating factor {G-CSF}, macrophage-colony stimulating factor {M-CSF}], monoclonal antibodies) within 4 weeks (28 days) prior to randomization. Note: Subjects who have received monoclonal antibodies for imaging are acceptable. Receipt of investigational systemic drugs (including off-label use of approved products) within 4 weeks (28 days) prior to randomization. Disease Status: Metastatic disease. Malignant pleural effusion at initial diagnosis and/or at study entry. Past or current history of neoplasm other than lung carcinoma, except for curatively treated non-melanoma skin cancer, in situ carcinoma of the cervix or other cancer curatively treated and with no evidence of disease for at least 5 years. Autoimmune disease A recognized immunodeficiency disease including cellular immunodeficiencies, hypogammaglobulinemia or dysgammaglobulinemia; subjects who have hereditary or congenital immunodeficiencies. Any preexisting medical condition requiring chronic steroid or immunosuppressive therapy (steroids for the treatment of radiation pneumonitis are allowed). Known Hepatitis B and/or C. Physiological Functions: Clinically significant hepatic dysfunction (i.e. Alanine aminotransferase [ALT] > 2.5 times normal upper limit [ULN]; or Aspartate aminotransferase [AST] > 2.5 times ULN; or bilirubin ≥ 1.5 x ULN). Clinically significant renal dysfunction (i.e. serum creatinine ≥ 1.5 x ULN). Clinically significant cardiac disease, e.g. New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes III-IV; uncontrolled angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia or uncontrolled hypertension, myocardial infarction in the previous 6 months as confirmed by an electrocardiogram (ECG). Splenectomy. Infectious process that in the opinion of the investigator could compromise the subject’s ability to mount an immune response. Standard Safety: Pregnant or breast-feeding women, women of childbearing potential, unless using effective contraception as determined by the investigator. Subjects whom the investigator considers may be at risk of pregnancy will have a pregnancy test performed per institutional standard. Known drug abuse/alcohol abuse. Participation in another clinical study within the past 28 days. Requires concurrent treatment with a non-permitted drug. Known hypersensitivity to any of the study treatment ingredients. Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity. Any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator precludes the subject from participating in the study.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    The primary variable of this study is the survival duration. Survival will be measured as the number of months between the date of randomization and the date of death. Due to the clinical hold, survival will be analysed in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population (primary analysis) and in the per protocol (PP) population but excluding all subjects randomized during the 6 months (=26 weeks) prior to the clinical hold in both analysis populations
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Interim analysis at 353 and 529 events (deaths); final analysis at 705 events (deaths).
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    - Time To Symptom Progression (TTSP), as measured by the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS) - Time To Progression (TTP), as measured by the investigator. - One-, two- and three-year survival / Analysed at 1, 2, and 3 years post treatment onset. - Safety / Assessed throughout, from first patient in until last patient out.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    - Time To Symptom Progression (TTSP), as measured by the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS) / Same timepoint as primary endpoint. - Time To Progression (TTP), as measured by the investigator / Same timepoint as primary endpoint. - One-, two- and three-year survival / Analysed at 1, 2, and 3 years post treatment onset. - Safety / Assessed throughout, from first patient in until last patient out.
    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 Yes
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic Yes
    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 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 No
    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.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    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 concerned5
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States Yes
    E.8.5.1Number of sites anticipated in the EEA136
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA Yes
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.6.3If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned
    Austria
    Belgium
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Hungary
    Ireland
    Italy
    Netherlands
    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    Slovakia
    Spain
    Sweden
    United Kingdom
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee Yes
    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
    Provided in the protocol, section 7.7.9
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years8
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years8
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days0
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) Information not present in EudraCT
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 950
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 526
    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 No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state30
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 883
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 1476
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    Subjects will continue to receive medical care according to local standards by their local physician after the end of the trial.
    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 Decision2007-06-21
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2007-09-11
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2015-09-08
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