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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study Confirming the Efficacy and Safety of Genz-112638 in Patients With Gaucher Disease Type 1 (ENGAGE)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2008-005222-37
    Trial protocol
    NL   GB   BG  
    Global end of trial date
    21 Jan 2016

    Results information
    Results version number
    v3(current)
    This version publication date
    13 Apr 2017
    First version publication date
    01 Jun 2016
    Other versions
    v1 , v2
    Version creation reason
    • Correction of full data set
    Clarification of analysis population descriptions and correction of subjects disposition data

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    GZGD02507
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT00891202
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Other trial identifiers
    Study name: ENGAGE
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Genzyme Corporation
    Sponsor organisation address
    500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
    Public contact
    Trial Transparency Team, Sanofi aventis recherche & développement, Contact-US@sanofi.com
    Scientific contact
    Trial Transparency Team, Sanofi aventis recherche & développement, Contact-US@sanofi.com
    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?
    Yes
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    03 May 2016
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    21 Jan 2016
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To confirm the efficacy and safety of Genz-112638 after 39 weeks of treatment in subjects with Gaucher disease type 1.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Subjects were fully informed of all pertinent aspects of the clinical trial as well as the possibility to discontinue at any time in language and terms appropriate for the subject and considering the local culture. During the course of the trial, subjects were provided with individual subject cards indicating the nature of the trial the subject is participating, contact details and any information needed in the event of a medical emergency. Collected personal data and human biological samples were processed in compliance with the Sanofi-Aventis Group Personal Data Protection Charter ensuring that the Group abides by the laws governing personal data protection in force in all countries in which it operates.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    05 Nov 2009
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Bulgaria: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Colombia: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    India: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Israel: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Lebanon: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Mexico: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Russian Federation: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Serbia: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Tunisia: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 9
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    40
    EEA total number of subjects
    3
    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)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    2
    Adults (18-64 years)
    38
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    A total of 72 subjects were screened between 5 November 2009 and 29 July 2011, of which 32 subjects were screen failure. Overall 40 subjects were enrolled and the study was conducted in 18 centers in 12 countries.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    The 40 subjects who met inclusion criteria received placebo or Genz-112638 (eliglustat tartrate) during 39 weeks primary analysis period (PAP). After Week 39 of the PAP, all subjects who remained in the study received eliglustat tartrate in the long-term treatment period (LTTP) for up to Week 312.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    PAP (Up To Week 39)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator, Carer, Assessor

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    PAP: Placebo
    Arm description
    Matching placebo capsule once daily on Day 1 followed by matching placebo capsule twice daily (BID) from Day 2 through Week 39.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Matching placebo to eliglustat tartrate was given to subjects up to Week 39.

    Arm title
    PAP: Eliglustat
    Arm description
    Eliglustat tartrate capsule as a single 50 mg dose on Day 1 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID from Day 2 to Week 4, and then either eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 [active moiety of eliglustat tartrate in plasma] trough plasma concentration >= 5 ng/mL) or eliglustat tartrate 100 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 trough plasma concentration < 5 ng/mL), up to Week 39. The pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment at Week 2 was used for dose adjustment after Week 4.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Eliglustat tartrate
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Genz-112638
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Eliglustat tartrate capsule single 50 mg dose on Day 1 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID from Day 2 to Week 4. Depending upon Genz-99067 plasma trough concentration of < 5 ng/mL or >= 5 ng/mL at Week 2, subjects received eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg BID from Week 4 to Week 39 respectively.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Started
    20
    20
    Completed
    20
    19
    Not completed
    0
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    -
    1
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    LTTP (Post-Week 39 up to Week 312)
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo)
    Arm description
    Subjects of the placebo arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP and received eliglustat tartrate from Day 1 (post Week 39) up to Week 312. Day 1 (post Week 39) was considered as baseline of LTTP for this arm. On Day 1, subjects received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Eliglustat tartrate
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Genz-112638
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Arm title
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Arm description
    Subjects of the eliglustat arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP and received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally from Day 1 (post Week 39) until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Eliglustat tartrate
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Genz-112638
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally from Day 1 (post Week 39) until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Number of subjects in period 2
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Started
    20
    19
    Completed
    15
    12
    Not completed
    5
    7
         Transitioned to commercial eliglustat
    5
    2
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    -
    4
         Pregnancy
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    PAP: Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Matching placebo capsule once daily on Day 1 followed by matching placebo capsule twice daily (BID) from Day 2 through Week 39.

    Reporting group title
    PAP: Eliglustat
    Reporting group description
    Eliglustat tartrate capsule as a single 50 mg dose on Day 1 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID from Day 2 to Week 4, and then either eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 [active moiety of eliglustat tartrate in plasma] trough plasma concentration >= 5 ng/mL) or eliglustat tartrate 100 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 trough plasma concentration < 5 ng/mL), up to Week 39. The pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment at Week 2 was used for dose adjustment after Week 4.

    Reporting group values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat Total
    Number of subjects
    20 20 40
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    32.1 ± 11.26 31.6 ± 11.55 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    8 12 20
        Male
    12 8 20
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        White
    20 19 39
        Asian
    0 1 1
    Ethnicity
    Units: Subjects
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    20 18 38
        Hispanic or Latino
    0 2 2
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    BMI was calculated as ([weight in kg] divided by [height in cm multiplied by 0.01]²).
    Units: kg/m²
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    23.4 ± 3.54 23.3 ± 2.74 -
    Weight
    Units: kg
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    68.6 ± 17.17 64.8 ± 11.74 -
    Height
    Units: cm
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    170 ± 12.02 166.2 ± 9.91 -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    PAP: Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Matching placebo capsule once daily on Day 1 followed by matching placebo capsule twice daily (BID) from Day 2 through Week 39.

    Reporting group title
    PAP: Eliglustat
    Reporting group description
    Eliglustat tartrate capsule as a single 50 mg dose on Day 1 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID from Day 2 to Week 4, and then either eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 [active moiety of eliglustat tartrate in plasma] trough plasma concentration >= 5 ng/mL) or eliglustat tartrate 100 mg capsule BID (in subjects who had a Genz-99067 trough plasma concentration < 5 ng/mL), up to Week 39. The pharmacokinetic (PK) assessment at Week 2 was used for dose adjustment after Week 4.
    Reporting group title
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo)
    Reporting group description
    Subjects of the placebo arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP and received eliglustat tartrate from Day 1 (post Week 39) up to Week 312. Day 1 (post Week 39) was considered as baseline of LTTP for this arm. On Day 1, subjects received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Reporting group title
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Reporting group description
    Subjects of the eliglustat arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP and received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally from Day 1 (post Week 39) until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Primary: PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume (in multiples of normal [MN]) at Week 39 With Eliglustat Tartrate Treatment as Compared to Placebo

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    End point title
    PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume (in multiples of normal [MN]) at Week 39 With Eliglustat Tartrate Treatment as Compared to Placebo
    End point description
    Percent change in spleen volume = ([spleen volume at Week 39 minus spleen volume at baseline] divided by [spleen volume at baseline]) multiplied by 100, where all volumes were in MN. Analysis was performed on full analysis set (FAS) for PAP which included all subjects who signed informed consent and received at least one dose of study drug (placebo or eliglustat).
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline (Day 1), Week 39
    End point values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: percent change
        least squares mean (standard error)
    2.26 ± 2.37
    -27.77 ± 2.37
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs Genz-112638
    Statistical analysis description
    Analysis was performed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model fitted with treatment and baseline spleen severity (low spleen severity: spleen volume <= 20 multiples of normal spleen volume, high spleen severity: spleen volume > 20 multiples of normal spleen volume).
    Comparison groups
    PAP: Eliglustat v PAP: Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    40
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Least squares mean difference
    Point estimate
    -30.03
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -36.82
         upper limit
    -23.24
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    3.35

    Secondary: PAP: Hemoglobin Level at Baseline

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    End point title
    PAP: Hemoglobin Level at Baseline
    End point description
    Analysis was performed on FAS for PAP which included all subjects who signed informed consent and received at least one dose of study drug (placebo or eliglustat).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline (Day 1)
    End point values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: g/dL
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    12.75 ± 1.629
    12.05 ± 1.816
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PAP: Absolute Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Level at Week 39

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    End point title
    PAP: Absolute Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Level at Week 39
    End point description
    Absolute change = hemoglobin level at Week 39 minus hemoglobin level at baseline. Analysis was performed on FAS for PAP which included all subjects who signed informed consent and received at least one dose of study drug (placebo or eliglustat).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline (Day 1), Week 39
    End point values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: g/dL
        least squares mean (standard error)
    -0.54 ± 0.23
    0.69 ± 0.23
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Liver Volume (in MN) at Week 39

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    End point title
    PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Liver Volume (in MN) at Week 39
    End point description
    Percent change in liver volume = ([liver volume at Week 39 minus liver volume at baseline] divided by [liver volume at baseline]) multiplied by 100, where all volumes are in MN. Analysis was performed on FAS for PAP which included all subjects who signed informed consent and received at least one dose of study drug (placebo or eliglustat).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline (Day 1), Week 39
    End point values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: percent change
        least squares mean (standard error)
    1.44 ± 1.64
    -5.2 ± 1.64
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Platelet Counts at Week 39

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    End point title
    PAP: Percent Change From Baseline in Platelet Counts at Week 39
    End point description
    Percent change in platelet count = ([platelet count at Week 39 minus platelet count at baseline] divided by [platelet count at baseline]) multiplied by 100. Analysis was performed on FAS for PAP which included all subjects who signed informed consent and received at least one dose of study drug (placebo or eliglustat).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline (Day 1), Week 39
    End point values
    PAP: Placebo PAP: Eliglustat
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    20
    Units: percent change
        least squares mean (standard error)
    -9.06 ± 5.95
    32 ± 5.95
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume (in MN) at Week 234

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    End point title
    LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume (in MN) at Week 234
    End point description
    Percent change in spleen volume = ([spleen volume at Week 234 minus spleen volume at baseline] divided by [spleen volume at baseline]) multiplied by 100, where all volumes are in MN. Baseline values for the original placebo subjects refer to Day 1 of LTTP and baseline values for the original eliglustat subjects refer to the Day 1 of PAP. Analysis was performed on Intent-to-treat (ITT) population for LTTP which included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of eliglustat in LTTP period. Number of subjects analyzed= subjects evaluable for this endpoint and had available data for baseline and Week 234 spleen volume assessment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat) arm, LTTP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) arm, Week 234
    End point values
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Number of subjects analysed
    6
    7
    Units: Percent Change
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -64 ± 6.43
    -66.9 ± 8.45
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: LTTP: Absolute Change from Baseline in Hemoglobin Level at Week 234

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    End point title
    LTTP: Absolute Change from Baseline in Hemoglobin Level at Week 234
    End point description
    Baseline values for the original placebo subjects refer to Day 1 of LTTP and baseline values for the original eliglustat subjects refer to the Day 1 of PAP. Analysis was performed on ITT population for LTTP which included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of eliglustat in LTTP period. Number of subjects analyzed= subjects evaluable for this endpoint and had available data for baseline and Week 234 hemoglobin level assessment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat) arm, LTTP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) arm, Week 234
    End point values
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    7
    Units: g/dL
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    1.9 ± 1.88
    1.1 ± 0.65
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Liver Volume (in MN) at Week 234

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    End point title
    LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Liver Volume (in MN) at Week 234
    End point description
    Percent change in liver volume = ([liver volume at Week 234 minus liver volume at baseline] divided by [liver volume at baseline]) multiplied by 100, where all volumes are in MN. Baseline values for the original placebo subjects refer to Day 1 of LTTP and baseline values for the original eliglustat subjects refer to the Day 1 of PAP. Analysis was performed on ITT population for LTTP which included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of eliglustat in LTTP period. Number of subjects analyzed= subjects evaluable for this endpoint and had available data for baseline and Week 234 liver volume assessment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat) arm, LTTP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) arm, Week 234
    End point values
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Number of subjects analysed
    6
    7
    Units: percent change
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -22.4 ± 10.77
    -24.3 ± 11.21
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Platelet Counts at Week 234

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    End point title
    LTTP: Percent Change From Baseline in Platelet Counts at Week 234
    End point description
    Percent change in platelet count = ([platelet count at Week 234 minus platelet count at baseline] divided by [platelet count at baseline]) multiplied by 100. Baseline values for the original placebo subjects refer to Day 1 of LTTP and baseline values for the original eliglustat subjects refer to the Day 1 of PAP. Analysis was performed on ITT population for LTTP which included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of eliglustat in LTTP period. Number of subjects analyzed= subjects evaluable for this endpoint and had available data for baseline and Week 234 platelet count assessment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    PAP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat) arm, LTTP Baseline for Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) arm, Week 234
    End point values
    LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Placebo) LTTP: Eliglustat (Originally on Eliglustat)
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    7
    Units: Percent Change
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    100.1 ± 80.69
    77.3 ± 28.17
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse Events (AEs) were collected from the signature of the Informed Consent Form through the follow-up period (30-37 days after the last visit, which was Week 312).
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Reported adverse events and death are treatment-emergent that is AEs that developed/worsened and death that occurred during the ‘on treatment period’ (first dose of eliglustat to end of follow-up period).
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    18.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Eliglustat
    Reporting group description
    PAP: Eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg orally on Day 1 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID from Day 2 to Week 4, then either eliglustat tartrate 50 mg capsule BID (subjects with Genz-99067 trough plasma concentration>=5 ng/mL) or eliglustat tartrate 100 mg capsule BID (subjects with Genz-99067 trough plasma concentration<5 ng/mL), up to Week 39. PK assessment at Week 2 used for dose adjustment after Week 4. LTTP: Subjects of the eliglustat arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP & received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally from Day 1(post Week 39) until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 & Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma Concentrations (if trough plasma concentration<5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if>=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    PAP: Matching placebo capsule once daily on Day 1 followed by matching placebo capsule BID from Day 2 through Week 39. LTTP: Subjects of the placebo arm in PAP who completed PAP were included in LTTP and received eliglustat tartrate from Day 1 (post Week 39) up to Week 312. Day 1 (post Week 39) was considered as baseline for LTTP. On Day 1, subjects received eliglustat tartrate capsule 50 mg BID orally until Week 43 followed by eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg capsule BID up to Week 47, then eliglustat tartrate 50 mg or 100 mg or 150 mg capsule BID up to Week 312. Dose adjustments at Week 43 and Week 47 were based on Genz-99067 trough plasma concentrations (if trough plasma concentration <5 ng/mL: next higher dose administered; if >=5 ng/mL: same dose continued) at Week 41 & Week 45, respectively.

    Serious adverse events
    Eliglustat Placebo
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrioventricular Block
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrioventricular Block Second Degree
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ventricular Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Biliary Colic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Osteoarthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Appendicitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Eliglustat Placebo
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 20 (85.00%)
    14 / 20 (70.00%)
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Oedema Peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Immune system disorders
    Seasonal Allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Dysmenorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Nasal Obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Nasal Congestion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Oropharyngeal Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Rhinorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Investigations
    Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Bone Density Decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Ligament Sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Thermal Burn
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 20 (55.00%)
    7 / 20 (35.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    7
    Migraine
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Iron Deficiency Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Eye disorders
    Eye Irritation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal Distension
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Abdominal Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    2
    Abdominal Pain Upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    4
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 20 (25.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    1
    Dry Mouth
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    2
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    4
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acne
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Alopecia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Skin Lesion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Proteinuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 20 (25.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    2
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 20 (55.00%)
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    4
    Bone Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Joint Stiffness
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Musculoskeletal Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Pain In Extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    4
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Hordeolum
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 20 (25.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    2
    Otitis Media
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    3
    Urinary Tract Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    21 May 2009
    - Changes to study eligibility: pregnancy test results and use of medications known to inhibit CYP2D6 were to be evaluated prior to randomisation, and not prior to dosing; pathological bone involvement was to be evaluated in consultation with the central bone reviewer; acid glucosidase activity was to be evaluated in leukocytes, and not whole blood; documentation of anemia due to causes other than GD1 was to be based on folate, iron, and vitamin B-12 only, and not RBC. - A T2-weighted MRI of the femur was to be obtained, and not short T1 inversion recovery (STIR). Bone disease assessments were also added to the safety endpoints and safety analyses for completeness.
    25 Feb 2010
    - Listed duration of each subjects in study. Updated risk/benefit & dose rationale information. Extension in screening period. Opened enrollment of broader subject population, including subjects who were >65 years of age, had received ERT more recently or had a prior history of cancer. - Removed contraception requirement for male subjects & allowed use of certain hormonal contraceptives in female subjects. - Modified restriction of CYP2D6 inhibitors use, temporary use of CYP3A4 inducers & strong inhibitors of CYP2D6 & CYP3A4 after completion of dose adjustment in each treatment period & exception for chronic medications after completion of dose adjustment in LTTP. Outlined specific actions were taken during temporary use based on type of concomitant medication, subject's CYP2D6 phenotype & treatment period. - Added second dose adjustment to 150 mg BID LTTP for subjects not achieved target trough conc. >5 ng/mL. - Added serial PK sampling after second dose adjustment, with 24-hour sampling for subjects receiving 150 mg BID. -Reduced PK sampling after single 50-mg dose on Day 1 & during study periods when subjects had received 50 mg BID or 100 mg BID. -Added and updated PK sampling in concomitant medications that had potential to alter Genz-112638 exposure based on revised PK sampling scheme. -Moved Wk 43 clinical laboratory tests & ECGs to Wk 45 & Wk 47,to better align with timing of second dose adjustment. -Added optional blood collection for pharmacogenetics analyses, to permit evaluation of emerging clinical issues. -Added GM3 as an exploratory marker to confirm lack of inhibition of the GL-1 pathway. Revised time points for biomarkers & exploratory biomarkers to reduce total number of measurements. -Added measurement of spleen & liver volume of subjects withdrew prior Week 26 & missing data was handled for subjects withdrew prior to Week 39. -Changed AE causality assessment as per National Cancer Institute Common Toxicology Criteria for Adverse Events.
    10 Nov 2010
    - Planned enrollment was reduced from 36 subjects to 28 subjects. Underlying sample size assumptions were unchanged, and study remained adequately powered for primary efficacy endpoint (85% power for 28 subjects compared with a previous estimate of 92% power for 36 subjects) and all secondary endpoints. - Broadened target subject population to included following subjects, as data from the Phase 2 study (GZGD00304) and/or Gaucher Registry (for subjects on Cerezyme) suggested that such subjects might benefit from eliglustat therapy: Spleen volume as low as 6 MN (previously 8 MN) Platelet count as high as 130,000/mm³ (previously 100,000/mm³) - Radiological evidence of bone involvement in the absence of clinical symptoms (previously any documented bone involvement was an exclusion) - The analysis of organ volume measurements in subjects who had a repeat measurement (due to a >30% increase in volume on the original measurement) was modified such that only the repeat measurement was to be used in statistical analyses, rather than the average of the original and repeat measurements. This change was made because the original >30% increase in organ volume could potentially be due to a transient condition unrelated to Gaucher disease or treatment response. - Study visits in the LTTP were scheduled relative to the start of that study period, and not relative to the start of the Primary Analysis Period, given the duration of time required to complete specified assessments between study periods. - A PK sample was to be obtained at the Early Withdrawal visit only for subjects who withdrew due to an AE.
    12 Jul 2011
    - The principal change was the implementation of additional monitoring in subjects with a peak plasma concentration ≥150 ng/mL. In such subjects, the dose of eliglustat was to be temporarily interrupted while the subject returned to the site for further evaluations. The nature of these evaluations and any subsequent dose modifications were dependent on the subject's observed peak plasma concentration and the treatment period in which it occurred, any concurrent safety findings, and the feasibility of adjusting any concomitant medications. Management of subjects with peak plasma concentrations ≥150 ng/mL. - Added 2-hour post-dose PK sampling at additional study visits. - Added a secondary analysis of within-subject changes in spleen volume, hemoglobin, liver volume, and platelet count for all randomised subjects with 39 weeks of treatment on eliglustat in the Primary Analysis Period (eliglustat group) or LTTP (placebo group). - Added an exception for temporary use of medications known to prolong QTc interval, after completion of the dose adjustment in either treatment period. - Clarified that, for the purpose of concomitant medication management, CYP2D6 indeterminate metabolizers would be considered poor metabolizers if neither allele was known to be active and non-poor metabolizer if 1 allele was known to be active. - Expanded the definition of MEOIs to include syncope from any cause, and not just syncope that may be a result of arrhythmia. Clarified that MEOIs occurring prior to initiation of study treatment were not required to be reported. - Clarified which assessments were required to be repeated during re-screening.
    27 Mar 2012
    - Sample size, which had been adjusted downward to 28 subjects, was reverted to 36 subjects. - Extended the total study duration (due to the delay in enrollment). - Added an exploratory analysis of bone biomarkers (to investigate the role of impaired bone formation vs. accelerated bone resorption in the pathophysiology of Gaucher-related osteopenia and the mechanism of eliglustat effects on bone). - Updated / clarified concomitant medication guidance: - Added a definition of concomitant medications. - Added requirements to (1) notify the Sponsor's Medical Monitor in the event of temporary use of a CYP3A4 inducer and (2) interrupt the dose of eliglustat during temporary use of strong inhibitors of CYP2D6 or CYP3A4. - Added a statement about the potential for eliglustat to increase the exposure of P gp substrate drugs. - Clarified that the only subjects who should be on chronic therapy when entering the Long-term Treatment Period are CYP2D6 non-poor metabolizers, and that chronic therapy in these subjects is limited to a strong inhibitor of CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 (but not both). - Clarified that PK samples would be collected only in the event of changes in chronic use (not temporary use) of strong inhibitors of CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 or inducers of CYP3A4, and further clarified that discontinuation of a chronic medication would necessitate such PK sampling. - Added annual neurological examinations from Week 78 through the end of study, to allow detection of clinical signs or symptoms suggestive of nerve conduction abnormalities during LTTP. - Reduced the frequency of ECGs to every 6 months (previously every 3 months) during the Long-term Treatment Period, as this is deemed sufficient to monitor cardiac safety and will reduce the burden on subjects. - Updated risk/benefit information based on recently completed clinical studies.
    05 Feb 2013
    - Updated concomitant medication guidance as based on the information provided in the investigator letter.

    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

    Online references

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9605861
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