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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Open-label safety and tolerability study of dabigatran etexilate given for 3 days at the end of standard anticoagulant therapy in children aged 12 years to less than 18 years

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2008-006866-27
    Trial protocol
    Outside EU/EEA  
    Global end of trial date
    16 Feb 2012

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    20 Jun 2016
    First version publication date
    16 Jul 2015
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    1160.88
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT00844415
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sponsor organisation address
    Binger Strasse 173 , Ingelheim am Rhein , Germany, 55216
    Public contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination Clinical Trial Information Disclosure , Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG , +1 8002430127 , clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Scientific contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination Clinical Trial Information Disclosure , Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG , +1 8002430127 , clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    Yes
    EMA paediatric investigation plan number(s)
    EMEA-000081-PIP01-07
    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
    15 Mar 2012
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    16 Feb 2012
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    16 Feb 2012
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To investigate tolerability and safety of dabigatran etexilate capsules in adolescents. To explore preliminary pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters in adolescents.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Only subjects that met all the study inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were to be entered in the study. All subjects were free to withdraw from the clinical trial at any time for any reason given. Close monitoring of all subjects was adhered to throughout the trial conduct. Rescue medication was allowed for all patients as required.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    02 Mar 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
    Canada: 9
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    9
    EEA total number of subjects
    0
    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)
    9
    Adults (18-64 years)
    0
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Adolescent (12 to <18years) patients who successfully completed planned treatment with either low molecular weight heparins or oral anticoagulation for primary venous thrombotic event (VTE).

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    All subjects were screened for eligibility to participate in the trial. Subjects attended specialist sites which would then ensure that they (the subject) met all strictly implemented inclusion/exclusion criteria. Subjects were not assigned to trial treatment if any one of the specific entry criteria were violated.

    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
    Open-label study, only one investigational product used

    Arms
    Arm title
    All patients
    Arm description
    Dabigatran was administered twice daily for three consecutive days (total 6 doses). All patients received an initial oral dose of 1.71mg/kg of dabigatran (80 percent of the adult dose of 150 mg/70 kg adjusted for the patient’s weight). Based on thrombin time (TT) and clinical assessment, the dose was adjusted to the target dose of 2.14 mg/kg of dabigatran (100 percent of the adult dose adjusted for the patient’s weight). Three patients received 75 mg dabigatran (first dose) followed by 100 mg twice daily (BID). Three patients took dabigatran 100 mg (first dose) followed by 125 mg BID. Two patients received a dose of 125 mg dabigatran followed by 150 mg BID. One patient received only a single dose of dabigatran (75 mg).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Dabigatran etexilate
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Dose 1: 50 mg capsule BID (100 mg daily) Dose 2: 75 mg capsule BID (150 mg daily) Dose 3: 2 X 50 mg capsules BID (200 mg daily) Dose 4: 50 mg capsule & 75 mg capsule BID (250 mg daily) Dose 5: 2 X 75 mg capsules BID (300 mg daily) Maximum dose 150 mg BID

    Number of subjects in period 1
    All patients
    Started
    9
    Pat. received 75 mg followed by 100 mg
    3 [1]
    Pat. received 100 mg followed by 125 mg
    3 [2]
    Pat. received 125 mg followed by 150 mg
    2 [3]
    Pat. received single dose 75 mg
    1 [4]
    Completed
    8
    Not completed
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    1
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Since the dose was adjusted by body weight, patients could receive different doses of dabigatran.
    [2] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Since the dose was adjusted by body weight, patients could receive different doses of dabigatran.
    [3] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Since the dose was adjusted by body weight, patients could receive different doses of dabigatran.
    [4] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Since the dose was adjusted by body weight, patients could receive different doses of dabigatran.

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    All patients
    Reporting group description
    Dabigatran was administered twice daily for three consecutive days (total 6 doses). All patients received an initial oral dose of 1.71mg/kg of dabigatran (80 percent of the adult dose of 150 mg/70 kg adjusted for the patient’s weight). Based on thrombin time (TT) and clinical assessment, the dose was adjusted to the target dose of 2.14 mg/kg of dabigatran (100 percent of the adult dose adjusted for the patient’s weight). Three patients received 75 mg dabigatran (first dose) followed by 100 mg twice daily (BID). Three patients took dabigatran 100 mg (first dose) followed by 125 mg BID. Two patients received a dose of 125 mg dabigatran followed by 150 mg BID. One patient received only a single dose of dabigatran (75 mg).

    Reporting group values
    All patients Total
    Number of subjects
    9 9
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
    Age Continuous |
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    15.7 ± 1.3 -
    Gender, Male/Female
    Units: Participants
        Female
    6 6
        Male
    3 3

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    All patients
    Reporting group description
    Dabigatran was administered twice daily for three consecutive days (total 6 doses). All patients received an initial oral dose of 1.71mg/kg of dabigatran (80 percent of the adult dose of 150 mg/70 kg adjusted for the patient’s weight). Based on thrombin time (TT) and clinical assessment, the dose was adjusted to the target dose of 2.14 mg/kg of dabigatran (100 percent of the adult dose adjusted for the patient’s weight). Three patients received 75 mg dabigatran (first dose) followed by 100 mg twice daily (BID). Three patients took dabigatran 100 mg (first dose) followed by 125 mg BID. Two patients received a dose of 125 mg dabigatran followed by 150 mg BID. One patient received only a single dose of dabigatran (75 mg).

    Primary: Number of patients with adverse events

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    End point title
    Number of patients with adverse events [1]
    End point description
    Patients with treatment drug related adverse events (DRAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) are reported separately for on-treatment and post-treatment period. Events were considered „on-treatment“ if occurring within 72 hours after last drug administration.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From Screening until 30 days after first drug administration (end of trial visit)
    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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    9 [2]
    Units: Participants
        DRAEs on-treatment
    2
        SAEs on-treatment
    0
        DRAEs post-treatment
    0
        SAEs post-treatment
    1
    Notes
    [2] - Treated Set (TS), all patients dispensed study medication that have taken at least one dose
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Number of patients with bleeding events (major and minor)

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    End point title
    Number of patients with bleeding events (major and minor) [3]
    End point description
    Patients were carefully assessed for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Bleeding was to be classified as major or minor. Major bleeding had to satisfy one or more of the following criteria: Overt bleeding associated with a decrease in haemoglobin of at least 2 g/dL in 24 hours, Overt bleeding requiring a transfusion of red blood cells, Overt bleeding which was retroperitoneal, intracranial, intraocular, or intraarticular, any overt bleeding deemed by the attending physician to require discontinuation of study medication. Minor bleeds were clinical bleeds that did not fulfill the criteria for major bleeds.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From Screening until 30 days after first drug administration (end of trial visit)
    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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    9 [4]
    Units: Participants
    0
    Notes
    [4] - Treated Set (TS), all patients dispensed study medication that have taken at least one dose
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Plasma concentration of free dabigatran

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    End point title
    Plasma concentration of free dabigatran [5]
    End point description
    Plasma concentration of free dabigatran measured at 72 hours after first dose
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    3 days
    Notes
    [5] - 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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [6]
    Units: ng/ml
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    28 ± 12.8
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    41.6 ± 66.5
    Notes
    [6] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Plasma concentration of total dabigatran

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    End point title
    Plasma concentration of total dabigatran [7]
    End point description
    Plasma concentration of total dabigatran measured at 72 hours after first dose
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    Notes
    [7] - 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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [8]
    Units: ng/ml
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    34.2 ± 3.56
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    58.2 ± 48.7
    Notes
    [8] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Thrombin time (TT) centrally measured

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    End point title
    Thrombin time (TT) centrally measured [9]
    End point description
    Measurement of TT was performed centrally by Hemoclot Thrombin Inhibitor clotting assay.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    Notes
    [9] - 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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [10]
    Units: seconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    36.9 ± 3.61
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    37.4 ± 3.97
    Notes
    [10] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: TT locally measured

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    End point title
    TT locally measured [11]
    End point description
    Measurement of TT was performed locally by Hemoclot Thrombin Inhibitor clotting assay.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    Notes
    [11] - 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: According to the exploratory nature of this study only descriptive statistical methods were applied to all endpoints.
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [12]
    Units: seconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    33.5 ± 2.15
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    36.8 ± 5.72
    Notes
    [12] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) centrally measured at 72 hours after first dose

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    End point title
    Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) centrally measured at 72 hours after first dose
    End point description
    Measurement of aPTT was performed centrally using validated assays.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [13]
    Units: seconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    38.6 ± 2.94
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    47.4 ± 4.42
    Notes
    [13] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: aPTT locally measured

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    End point title
    aPTT locally measured
    End point description
    Measurement of aPTT was performed locally using validated assays.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [14]
    Units: seconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    29.9 ± 2.68
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    33.6 ± 0.896
    Notes
    [14] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Ecarin Clotting Time (ECT) centrally measured

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    End point title
    Ecarin Clotting Time (ECT) centrally measured
    End point description
    Measurement of ECT was performed centrally using validated assays. Descriptive statistics are only performed for the centrally measured ECT.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 3
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    6 [15]
    Units: seconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Patients with 75mg dose followed by 100mg (N=3)
    43.3 ± 1.31
        Patients with 100mg dose followed by 125mg (N=3)
    49.6 ± 11.6
    Notes
    [15] - Treated Set, all patients taking >= one dose. Statistics reported only for groups with > 2 patients
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Patients with clinically relevant changes in any laboratory parameter, Electrocardiogram (ECG) or vital signs

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    End point title
    Patients with clinically relevant changes in any laboratory parameter, Electrocardiogram (ECG) or vital signs
    End point description
    Changes in any laboratory parameter, ECG or vital signs were judged clinically relevant by the investigator.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and 3 days
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    9 [16]
    Units: Participants
    0
    Notes
    [16] - Treated Set (TS), all patients dispensed study medication that have taken at least one dose
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Occurences of clinical outcome

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    End point title
    Occurences of clinical outcome
    End point description
    Occurrences of clinical outcomes including recurrent venous thrombolic event (VTE), post thrombotic syndrome (PTS), pulmonary emboli (PEs), and total and VTE related mortality objectively assessed for example by ultrasound, venography or computed chromatography (CT) scan (based on the thrombus location). Number of patients with particular clinical outcome are reported.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    3 days
    End point values
    All patients
    Number of subjects analysed
    9 [17]
    Units: Participants
        Patients with recurrent VTE
    1
        Patients with PTS
    0
        Patients with PE
    0
        Patients with VTE related death
    0
        Patients with other death
    0
        Patients with other clinical outcome
    0
    Notes
    [17] - Treated Set (TS), all patients dispensed study medication that have taken at least one dose
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Up to 3 days
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    14.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    All patients
    Reporting group description
    Dabigatran was administered twice daily for three consecutive days (total 6 doses). All patients received an initial oral dose of 1.71mg/kg of dabigatran (80 percent of the adult dose of 150 mg/70 kg adjusted for the patient’s weight). Based on thrombin time (TT) and clinical assessment, the dose was adjusted to the target dose of 2.14 mg/kg of dabigatran (100 percent of the adult dose adjusted for the patient’s weight). Three patients received 75 mg dabigatran (first dose) followed by 100 mg twice daily (BID). Three patients took dabigatran 100 mg (first dose) followed by 125 mg BID. Two patients received a dose of 125 mg dabigatran followed by 150 mg BID. One patient received only a single dose of dabigatran (75 mg).

    Serious adverse events
    All patients
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 9 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    All patients
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 9 (22.22%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 9 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 9 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 9 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    06 Mar 2009
    Amendment 1 (06 March 2009) was implemented immediately as this amendment added verapamil to the list of restricted medications when new information became available concerning a potential interaction with dabigatran. There was also an administrative change to allow for analysis of screening/baseline TT and ECT.
    29 Sep 2009
    Amendment 2 (29 Sep 2009) was implemented to: 1.) Request parental consent / child assent for any left over plasma from local analyses and for an additional sample to be taken to be preserved for future research in coagulation studies performed by one of the Coordinating Investigators, Lesley Mitchell at the University of Alberta. This change to the protocol required Health Canada approval and REB approval prior to implementation. 2.) Provide clarification of some protocol requirements and to make administrative changes. These administrative changes to the protocol could be implemented without approval from Health Canada or institutional REBs.
    19 Feb 2010
    Amendment 3 (19Feb10), was implemented immediately when the results of two interaction study results became available. Total dabigatran concentrations were increased up to 2.5-fold by ketaconazole, a P-glycoprotein inhibitor. Rifampicin, a strong P-glycoprotein inducer, showed reductions in dabigatran concentrations by about 67%. A few minor administrative changes were also implemented.

    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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