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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A multicenter open label phase II study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of deferasirox in combination with deferoxamine followed by transitioning to deferasirox monotherapy in β-thalassemia patients with severe cardiac iron overload

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2009-018091-34
    Trial protocol
    GR  
    Global end of trial date
    06 Jun 2014

    Results information
    Results version number
    v3(current)
    This version publication date
    30 Jul 2023
    First version publication date
    07 Aug 2015
    Other versions
    v1 , v2
    Version creation reason
    • New data added to full data set
    We are updating the results for an outcome measure.

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CICL670AGR02
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01459718
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharma AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111,
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    06 Jun 2014
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    06 Jun 2014
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the efficacy of the intensive treatment with deferasirox taken per os once daily (20-40 mg/kg/day) plus the subcutaneous infusion of DFO (40 mg/kg/day) for 3-4 days per week in patients with severe cardiac iron-overload (4ms ≤ MRI T2* Heart ≤ 10 ms) over a period of 24 months of study treatment.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were also followed during the conduct of the trial.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    19 Jan 2011
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Greece: 13
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    13
    EEA total number of subjects
    13
    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)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    13
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    In this open-label, single arm study, 31 participants were screened (1 participant was screened twice with 2 screening numbers; therefore, enrollment number = 32). Of these screened participants, 13 participants were randomized.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    This was an open-label, single arm study.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Arm description
    During Phase A, the induction treatment at entry, participants received Deferasirox -DFO combination. During Phase B, when participants transitioned to less intensive chelation therapy, participants received Deferasirox monotherapy.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Defasirox
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Defasirox: 20-40 mg/kg/day orally, once daily

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Deferoxamine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    40 mg/kg/day subcutaneous (sc) infusion, 3-4 days per week

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Started
    13
    Safety Analysis Set
    13
    Completed
    10
    Not completed
    3
         Physician decision
    1
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Reporting group description
    During Phase A, the induction treatment at entry, participants received Deferasirox -DFO combination. During Phase B, when participants transitioned to less intensive chelation therapy, participants received Deferasirox monotherapy.

    Reporting group values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO) Total
    Number of subjects
    13 13
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    13 13
        From 65-84 years
    0 0
        85 years and over
    0 0
    Age Continuous |
    Units: Years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    32.7 ( 4 ) -
    Gender, Male/Female
    Units: Participants
        Female
    8 8
        Male
    5 5

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Reporting group description
    During Phase A, the induction treatment at entry, participants received Deferasirox -DFO combination. During Phase B, when participants transitioned to less intensive chelation therapy, participants received Deferasirox monotherapy.

    Primary: Number of Subjects Achieving a Complete Response (CR)

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects Achieving a Complete Response (CR) [1]
    End point description
    Complete response is defined as subjects that stop intensive deferasirox -DFO treatment, at any time point during the 24 months of study, based on an improvement in the cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging T2 star technique (MRI T2*) value being >10ms, and continue to be treated with deferasirox monotherapy without any further need for reverting back to intensive iron chelation treatment during the 24 months of study. The analysis was performed in 'Full analysis set' population defined as all subjects who entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    24 months
    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: No stats analysis performed
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: Subjects
    4
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Number of Subjects Achieving a Partial Response (PR)

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects Achieving a Partial Response (PR) [2]
    End point description
    Partial response is defined as subjects that stop intensive deferasirox -DFO treatment at any time point during the 24 months study and transition to receive deferasirox monotherapy, but due to a deterioration in cardiac MRI T2* to a value < 10 ms revert back to intensive deferasirox -DFO iron chelation therapy during the 24 months of study. The analysis was performed in 'Full analysis set' population defined as all subjects who entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    24 months
    Notes
    [2] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: No stats analysis performed
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: Subjects
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Number of Subjects with Stable Disease (SD)

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    End point title
    Number of Subjects with Stable Disease (SD) [3]
    End point description
    Stable Disease is defined as those subjects that never achieved an improvement in the cardiac MRI T2* to values >10ms during the 24 months of study. The analysis was performed in 'Full analysis set' population defined as all subjects who entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    24 months
    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: No stats analysis performed
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: Subjects
    8
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in Cardiac Iron Overload of Subjects in Intensive Iron Chelation Therapy Consisting of Deferasirox-DFO and After Transition to Deferasirox Monotherapy

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Cardiac Iron Overload of Subjects in Intensive Iron Chelation Therapy Consisting of Deferasirox-DFO and After Transition to Deferasirox Monotherapy
    End point description
    Cardiac iron overload was determined by cardiac MRI T2*. Cardiac iron overload also was measured by the monthly velocity of heart MRI T2*. The analysis was performed in 'Full analysis set' population defined as all subjects who entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable. Here 'n' number analyzed signifies number of subjects evaluable at each time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: Milliseconds
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        6 Months (n=12)
    0.1 ( 1.4 )
        12 Months (n=10)
    0.7 ( 1.9 )
        18 Months (n=11)
    1.3 ( 2.4 )
        24 Months (n=10)
    2.4 ( 3.9 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to Response

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    End point title
    Time to Response
    End point description
    Time to response was defined as the time from baseline when the subject had severe cardiac iron overload to the time when the participant achieved mild/moderate cardiac overload (T2*>10 ms). The full analysis set included all subjects entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable. Here 'N' (number of subjects analyzed) signifies number of subjects evaluable for this endpoint at the specified time-point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    24 months
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    Units: ms
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    13.0 ( 1.1 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in Liver Iron Concentration (LIC)

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Liver Iron Concentration (LIC)
    End point description
    Change from baseline in LIC was determined by change in liver MRI T2*. The full analysis set included all the subjects entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable. Here 'n' (number analyzed) signifies number of subjects evaluable at each time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: mg of iron/gram of dry weight of liver
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        6 Months (n=12)
    -5 ( 7.7 )
        12 Months (n=10)
    -10.3 ( 9.2 )
        18 Months (n=11)
    -10.2 ( 10.7 )
        24 Months (n=10)
    -12.4 ( 10.1 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Correlation Between Change From Baseline in Serum Ferritin and LIC Levels

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    End point title
    Correlation Between Change From Baseline in Serum Ferritin and LIC Levels
    End point description
    Spearman correlation coefficients between serum ferritin and LIC changes from baseline levels were reported. The full analysis set included all subjects entered in study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable. Here 'N' (number of subjects analyzed) signifies number of subjects evaluable for this endpoint and 'n' (number analyzed) signifies number of subjects evaluable at each time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 6, 12, 18, 24 months
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    11
    Units: Spearman correlation coefficient
    number (not applicable)
        6 months (n = 11)
    0.091
        12 months (n = 9)
    -0.033
        18 months (n = 11)
    0.347
        24 months (n = 10)
    0.273
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF)

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    End point title
    Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF)
    End point description
    LVEF % was measured by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). The full analysis set included all the subjects entered in the study with at least a valid post-baseline assessment of the primary efficacy variable. Here 'n' number analyzed signifies number of subjects evaluable at each time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    6, 12, 18, 24 months
    End point values
    Deferasirox / Deferasirox + Deferoxamine (DFO)
    Number of subjects analysed
    12
    Units: Percentage
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline (n=12)
    65 ( 4.4 )
        6 Months (n=12)
    65.4 ( 5 )
        12 Months (n=10)
    64.8 ( 4.6 )
        18 Months (n=11)
    65.1 ( 4.8 )
        24 Months (n=10)
    66.2 ( 4.6 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse events are collected from First Patient First Visit (FPFV) until Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV). All adverse events reported in this record are from date of First Patient First Treatment until Last Patient Last Visit
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    17.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox
    Reporting group description
    Deferasirox

    Serious adverse events
    Deferasirox
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 13 (38.46%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Cardiac disorders
    Sinus tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Lithotripsy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Haemolysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pancreatitis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Rectal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal colic
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Nephrolithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Deferasirox
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 13 (92.31%)
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Tooth extraction
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Wisdom teeth removal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Tooth repair
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Gait disturbance
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Malaise
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 13 (30.77%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Immune system disorders
    Seasonal allergy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Dysmenorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Genital burning sensation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Menstrual disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Catarrh
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 13 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Respiratory distress
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 13 (30.77%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Dysphonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Paranasal sinus discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Rhinitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Investigations
    Blood pressure increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Muscle contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Arthropod bite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Cardiac disorders
    Angina pectoris
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Sinus tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Facial neuralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 13 (30.77%)
         occurrences all number
    24
    Sciatica
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hypotonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Presyncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Thrombocytosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Hypoacusis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Ear pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Tinnitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Abdominal distension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 13 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 13 (46.15%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    Abdominal pain lower
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Gastrointestinal disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 13 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Gastric disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Photosensitivity reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Endocrine disorders
    Hyperthyroidism
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 13 (38.46%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 13 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Bone pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Infections and infestations
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Ear infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 13 (15.38%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 13 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Tooth abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 13 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    26 May 2011
    Amendment 1 introduced the following changes: amendment in the Table Contents; amendment in the Sections of Study Rationale, Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria, Primary Objectives, Study Design, Treatment Arms, regarding the range values of cardiac T2*; administrative changes in section of patient treatment; amendment in the Template of Visit Schedule and assessments for the correction of any administrative issues; administrative changes in the Sections of Physical Examination, Weight and Vital Signs for Administrative changes in the Pharmacokinetic Analysis section; administrative changes in chapter for Independent Data Monitoring Board role; administrative changes in the chapter of Database Management and Quality Control; amendment in section Interim Analysis Administrative changes in chapter regarding the SSC has being modified; amendment in the Appendix referring to cardiac and liver MRI for better determination and clarification of the measurements and evaluation method; and numbering of protocol Templates and Diagrams had been updated.

    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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