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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Comparison between 5 – azacytidine treatment and 5 – azacytidine followed by allogeneic stem cell transplantation in elderly patients with advanced MDS according to donor availability

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2010-018467-42
    Trial protocol
    DE  
    Global end of trial date
    31 Jan 2019

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    29 Sep 2021
    First version publication date
    29 Sep 2021
    Other versions
    Summary report(s)
    Clinical study report Synopsis

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    VidazaAlloStudy
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    -
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf
    Sponsor organisation address
    Martinistrasse 52, Hamburg, Germany, 20246
    Public contact
    Principal Investigator, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, +49 40741055864, n.kroeger@uke.uni-hamburg.de
    Scientific contact
    Principal Investigator, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, +49 40741055864, n.kroeger@uke.uni-hamburg.de
    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
    13 Aug 2019
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    31 Jan 2019
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    31 Jan 2019
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To compare the overall survival at three years of patients who receive after 4 cycles of 5-azacytidine (Vidaza®) either allogeneic stem cell transplantation or continuous 5-azacytidine (Vidaza®) if no compatible donor is available.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was conducted in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations/guidelines, the general principles indicated in the Declaration of Helsinki, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Prior to study initiation the study protocol was reviewed and approved by an Independent Ethics Committee (IEC). The study, all study procedures and the risks and benefits were explained to the subjects by responsible investigators and written informed consent were collected prior to any study related examinations.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    04 Jul 2011
    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
    Germany: 108
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    108
    EEA total number of subjects
    108
    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)
    65
    From 65 to 84 years
    43
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    This study was conducted in Germany. 15 active study centers were involved.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    - Screening periode: up to 28 days before first day of 5-Azacytidine administration - Pre-assignement period: start with 4 cycles of 5-azacytidine

    Pre-assignment period milestones
    Number of subjects started
    162 [1]
    Number of subjects completed
    108

    Pre-assignment subject non-completion reasons
    Reason: Number of subjects
    Adverse event, serious fatal: 12
    Reason: Number of subjects
    patient progressed: 26
    Reason: Number of subjects
    Adverse event, non-fatal: 7
    Reason: Number of subjects
    Consent withdrawn by subject: 2
    Reason: Number of subjects
    others: 7
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to have started the pre-assignment period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: There were 190 patients assessed for eligibility. 20 patients were screening failures + 8 patients were discontinued from study for other reasons. 162 patients started the pre-assignement period (Start with 4 cycles of 5-azacytidine).
    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Treatment Period (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Non-randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine
    Arm description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm A (continued 5-azacyidine) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity if no HLA compatible (10/10 alleles) donor had been found.
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    5-Azacyidine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Vidaza
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Powder for solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    5-azacytidine 75 mg/m² day 1-7 (qd 28)

    Arm title
    Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Arm description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm B if an HLA-compatible donor had been identified (10/10 alleles). Patients assigned to allogeneic stem cell transplantation could receive up to 6 cycles of 5-aza if transplantation could not be performed immediately.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells (allo-HSC)
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    CD34+/ CD45+-cells
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection/infusion
    Routes of administration
    Infusion
    Dosage and administration details
    4-8 × 106 CD34+/ CD45+-cells per kg of body weight (allogen)

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Started
    27
    81
    Completed
    27
    81

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine
    Reporting group description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm A (continued 5-azacyidine) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity if no HLA compatible (10/10 alleles) donor had been found.

    Reporting group title
    Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Reporting group description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm B if an HLA-compatible donor had been identified (10/10 alleles). Patients assigned to allogeneic stem cell transplantation could receive up to 6 cycles of 5-aza if transplantation could not be performed immediately.

    Reporting group values
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation Total
    Number of subjects
    27 81 108
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    13 52 65
        From 65-84 years
    14 29 43
        85 years and over
    0 0 0
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    17 25 42
        Male
    10 56 66

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine
    Reporting group description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm A (continued 5-azacyidine) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity if no HLA compatible (10/10 alleles) donor had been found.

    Reporting group title
    Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Reporting group description
    After 4 cycles of 5-aza all patients with response or stable disease were assigned to arm B if an HLA-compatible donor had been identified (10/10 alleles). Patients assigned to allogeneic stem cell transplantation could receive up to 6 cycles of 5-aza if transplantation could not be performed immediately.

    Primary: Overall survival at three years between both treatment arms

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    End point title
    Overall survival at three years between both treatment arms
    End point description
    To compare the overall survival at three years of patients who receive after 4 cycles of 5-azacytidine (Vidaza®) (and achieve at least stable disease) either allogeneic stem cell transplantation or continuous 5-azacytidine (Vidaza®) if no compatible donor is available.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    three years after start in both arms
    End point values
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    81
    Units: percentage
    32
    50
    Statistical analysis title
    Primary statistical analysis
    Statistical analysis description
    The primary endpoint overall survival at three years between both treatment arms was analysed with a two-sided z-test based on the Kaplan-Meier rates by using Greenwood’s formula. All two-sided alphas were 5%. One hundred and twelve days were added to all rates to represent the initial 5-aza therapy.
    Comparison groups
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine v Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    108
    Analysis specification
    Post-hoc
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.5
    Method
    t-test, 2-sided
    Confidence interval

    Secondary: Comparison of event free survival in both treatment arms

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    End point title
    Comparison of event free survival in both treatment arms
    End point description
    events being disease progression, relapse after complete remission or partial remission, death from any cause
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    at three years
    End point values
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    81
    Units: percentage
    0
    34
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Comparison of treatment-related mortality in both treatment arms

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    End point title
    Comparison of treatment-related mortality in both treatment arms
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    at 1 year
    End point values
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    81
    Units: percentage
    0
    19
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Comparison of response rate in both treatment arms

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    End point title
    Comparison of response rate in both treatment arms
    End point description
    The response rates were reported for each treatment arm with two-sided Pearson-Clopper confidence intervals and were tested for difference using the chi-squared test.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    over the time period of 3 years
    End point values
    Arm A: continued 5-Azacitidine Arm B: Allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    81
    Units: precentage
    26
    59
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    All AEs were collected from the time point of signed inform consent, regardless of the relationship to the treatment. All AEs were collected and documented by investigators in the eCRF. SAEs were reported within 24 hours by Investigators to Sponsor.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Sponsor sent annual report of Serious Suspected Adverse Reaction (SSAR) to PEI + EC + Celgene GmbH (or on demand). SUSARs were sent within 15 days to PE +EC+Investigators by Sponsor (within 7 days if event is fatal or life-threatening).
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    20.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Arm A : continous 5-Aza
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Arm B: allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Arm A : continous 5-Aza Arm B: allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 27 (74.07%)
    68 / 81 (83.95%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    16
    39
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    2 / 81 (2.47%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Cardiac disorders
    Mitral valve disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    1 / 81 (1.23%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    4 / 81 (4.94%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Disease progression
    Additional description: including Event terms: progress of MDS, relapse, progression into RAEB-I/II, progression into CMML-2, progession into AML, relapse of AML
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 27 (51.85%)
    17 / 81 (20.99%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 14
    0 / 13
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 8
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    5 / 81 (6.17%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    5 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Graft versus host disease in gastrointestinal tract
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    7 / 81 (8.64%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 7
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    3 / 3
    Graft versus host disease in liver
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    2 / 81 (2.47%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    3 / 81 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    2 / 81 (2.47%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancreatitis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    1 / 81 (1.23%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    2 / 81 (2.47%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Infections and infestations
    Atypical pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    4 / 81 (4.94%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Cytomegalovirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    3 / 81 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    3 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    12 / 81 (14.81%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    10 / 12
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    5 / 5
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    7 / 81 (8.64%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    7 / 7
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 6
    Septic shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    4 / 81 (4.94%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    3 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 4
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Arm A : continous 5-Aza Arm B: allogeneic stem cell transplantation
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    25 / 27 (92.59%)
    74 / 81 (91.36%)
    Investigations
    Platelet count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    7 / 81 (8.64%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    9
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Acute myeloid leukaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
    6 / 81 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    6
    Leukaemia recurrent
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    5 / 81 (6.17%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
    7 / 81 (8.64%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    7
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    11 / 81 (13.58%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    11
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
    3 / 81 (3.70%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    3
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
    2 / 81 (2.47%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    2
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Disease progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 27 (25.93%)
    5 / 81 (6.17%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    5
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
    13 / 81 (16.05%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    16
    Infections and infestations
    Cytomegalovirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    6 / 81 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
    5 / 81 (6.17%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    9
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
    14 / 81 (17.28%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    14
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 27 (0.00%)
    8 / 81 (9.88%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    26 Apr 2017
    Changes of statistican; changes in secondary study endpoints; accrual of patients changed to 5.5 years; End of study changed to January 2019; Changes for statistical analysis: sample size estimation changed into 3 years + 112 days after study inclusion; number of patients reduced to 110 patients; Interim Analysis: efficacy interim analysis at 30-NOV-2017; changes in SAE classification (administration change only); additions on criteria to define event-free survival; Patient Information/Written Consent updated and changed to Version 04, 01.08.2013.

    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.
    SAE Listing represents an extract of the main SAEs occurred in this study.
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