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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-label Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Pomalidomide in Combination with Low-Dose Dexamethasone versus High-Dose Dexamethasone in Subjects with Refractory or Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2010-019820-30
    Trial protocol
    BE   GB   DE   GR   IT   CZ   NL   ES   SE   DK  
    Global end of trial date
    28 Aug 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    08 Sep 2018
    First version publication date
    08 Sep 2018
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CC-4047-MM-003
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01311687
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Celgene Corporation
    Sponsor organisation address
    86 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ, United States, 07901
    Public contact
    Clinical Trial Disclosure, Celgene Corporation, ClinicalTrialDisclosure@celgene.com
    Scientific contact
    Lars Sternas, Celgene Corporation, +1 908 6739301, LSternas@Celgene.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?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    28 Aug 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    28 Aug 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of pomalidomide + low-dose dexamethasone (LD-dex) with that of high-dose dexamethasone (HD-dex) in subjects with refractory multiple myeloma (MM) or relapsed and refractory MM.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of current Good Clinical Practice including the archiving of essential documents.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    18 Mar 2011
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Efficacy, Safety
    Long term follow-up duration
    5 Years
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Switzerland: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 69
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 50
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 74
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 40
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Greece: 31
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 40
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Russian Federation: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Sweden: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 22
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 24
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 52
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    455
    EEA total number of subjects
    353
    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)
    232
    From 65 to 84 years
    222
    85 years and over
    1

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The study was conducted at 93 sites: 68 sites in Europe, 10 sites in Australia, 10 sites in Canada, 4 sites in Russia, and 1 site in the United States (US) from 18 March 2011 to 29 August 2017.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Participants were randomized in a 2:1 ratio. Treatment phase discontinuation occurred when a participant had confirmed progressive disease. Participants who did not progress but who were intolerant to treatment, or no longer wished to receive study treatment entered the progression-free survival (PFS) follow-up period until disease progression.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Treatment Phase
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Arm description
    Participants received 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle and 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Pomalidomide
    Investigational medicinal product code
    CC-4047
    Other name
    Pomalyst®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    4 mg pomalidomide capsules administered orally on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Dexamethasone
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    40 mg dexamethasone (or 20 mg for participants > 75 years of age) tablets administered orally Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day treatment cycle.

    Arm title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Arm description
    Participants received 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1 through 4, 9 through 12, and 17 through 20 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Dexamethasone
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    40 mg dexamethasone (or 20 mg for participants > 75 years of age) tablets administered orally on Days 1 to 4, 9 to 12, and 17 to 20 of each 28-day treatment cycle.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Started
    302
    153
    Received Study Drug
    300 [1]
    150 [2]
    Crossed-over to Pomalidomide
    0 [3]
    11 [4]
    Completed
    302
    153
    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: Randomized subjects who received at least one dose of study drug (Completed indicates all subjects who had discontinued study drug).
    [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: After Amendment 4 participants still on HD-Dex treatment were permitted to crossover to pomalidomide treatment
    [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: Not applicable to participants in this arm initially randomized to receive pomalidomide
    [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: Only includes participants who discontinued treatment prior to disease progression who entered the PFS follow-up period.
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    PFS Follow-up Phase
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Arm description
    Participants who received pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone during the treatment phase who discontinued treatment for reasons other than progressive disease were assessed for efficacy until disease progression during the PFS follow-up period.
    Arm type
    No intervention

    Investigational medicinal product name
    No investigational medicinal product assigned in this arm
    Arm title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Arm description
    Participants who received high-dose dexamethasone during the treatment phase who discontinued treatment for reasons other than progressive disease were assessed for efficacy until disease progression during the PFS follow-up period.
    Arm type
    No intervention

    Investigational medicinal product name
    No investigational medicinal product assigned in this arm
    Number of subjects in period 2 [5]
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Started
    11
    8
    Completed
    11
    8
    Notes
    [5] - The number of subjects starting the period is not consistent with the number completing the preceding period. It is expected the number of subjects starting the subsequent period will be the same as the number completing the preceding period.
    Justification: Randomized subjects who received at least one dose of study drug (Completed indicates all subjects who had discontinued study drug).

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle and 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.

    Reporting group title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1 through 4, 9 through 12, and 17 through 20 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.

    Reporting group values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone Total
    Number of subjects
    302 153 455
    Age, Customized
    Stratification Factor 1
    Units: Subjects
        ≤ 75 Years Old
    278 141 419
        > 75 Years Old
    24 12 36
    Age Continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    63.6 ± 9.33 63.7 ± 9.56 -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    121 66 187
        Male
    181 87 268
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    27 14 41
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    228 104 332
        Unknown or Not Reported
    47 35 82
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        Asian
    4 0 4
        Black or African American
    4 3 7
        White
    244 113 357
        Other
    2 2 4
        Not collected
    48 35 83
    Stratification Factor 2: Disease Population
    Disease Population Group 1 is defined as refractory patients who have progressed on or within 60 days of both lenalidomide and bortezomib based treatments. Disease Population Group 2 is defined as relapsed and refractory patients who achieved at least a partial response (PR) and progressed within 6 months after stopping treatment with lenalidomide and/or bortezomib. Disease Population Group 3 is defined as refractory/intolerant patients who developed intolerance/toxicity after a minimum of 2 cycles of bortezomib.
    Units: Subjects
        Disease Population Group 1
    249 125 374
        Disease Population Group 2
    8 5 13
        Disease Population Group 3
    45 23 68
    Stratification Factor 3: Number of Prior Anti-MM Therapies
    Units: Subjects
        2 Prior Anti-MM Therapies
    17 8 25
        >2 Prior Anti-MM Therapies
    285 145 430
    Multiple Myeloma Stage before Study Entry
    The International Staging System divides myeloma into 3 stages based only on the serum beta-2 microglobulin and serum albumin levels. Stage I: Serum beta-2 microglobulin is less than 3.5 (mg/L) and the albumin level is above 3.5 (g/L); Stage II: Neither stage I or III, meaning that either: ◾ The beta-2 microglobulin level is between 3.5 and 5.5 (with any albumin level), OR ◾ The albumin is below 3.5 while the beta-2 microglobulin is less than 3.5 Stage III: Serum beta-2 microglobulin is greater than 5.5.
    Units: Subjects
        Stage I
    81 36 117
        Stage II
    115 56 171
        Stage III
    92 53 145
        Missing
    14 8 22
    Time from First Pathologic Diagnosis
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    6.2 ± 4.02 6.5 ± 3.63 -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle and 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.

    Reporting group title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1 through 4, 9 through 12, and 17 through 20 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.
    Reporting group title
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants who received pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone during the treatment phase who discontinued treatment for reasons other than progressive disease were assessed for efficacy until disease progression during the PFS follow-up period.

    Reporting group title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants who received high-dose dexamethasone during the treatment phase who discontinued treatment for reasons other than progressive disease were assessed for efficacy until disease progression during the PFS follow-up period.

    Subject analysis set title
    HD-Dex / Pomalidomide
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants initially randomized to high-dose dexamethasone (HD-Dex) crossed over to receive 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle, with or without low-dose dexamethasone (40 mg for participants ≤ 75 years or 20 mg for participants > 75 years of age, administered orally once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day cycle) at the discretion of the investigator. Data include AEs that occurred after cross-over to pomalidomide.

    Primary: Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Primary Analysis

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    End point title
    Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Primary Analysis
    End point description
    Progression-free survival was calculated as the time from randomization to disease progression as determined by the Independent Response Adjudication Committee based on the International Myeloma Working Group Uniform Response criteria (IMWG), or death on study, whichever occurred earlier. Progressive disease required 1 of the following: • Increase of ≥ 25% from nadir in: o Serum M-component (absolute increase ≥ 0.5 g/dl); o Urine M-component (absolute increase ≥ 200 mg/24 hours); o Bone marrow plasma cell percentage (absolute % ≥ 10%); • Development of new or increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; • Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium > 11.5 mg/dl) attributed solely to plasma cell proliferative disease.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 07 September 2012. Maximum duration of follow-up for PFS assessments was 57 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    15.7 (13.0 to 20.1)
    8.0 (7.0 to 9.0)
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Progression-free Survival
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001 [1]
    Method
    Stratified Log Rank Test
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.45
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.35
         upper limit
    0.59
    Notes
    [1] - Stratified by age, disease population, and prior number of anti myeloma therapy.

    Primary: Progression-free Survival (PFS) with a Later Cut-off Date

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    End point title
    Progression-free Survival (PFS) with a Later Cut-off Date
    End point description
    Progression-free survival was calculated as the time from randomization to disease progression as determined by the Independent Response Adjudication Committee based on the International Myeloma Working Group Uniform Response criteria (IMWG), or death on study, whichever occurred earlier. Progressive disease requires 1 of the following: • Increase of ≥ 25% from nadir in: o Serum M-component (absolute increase ≥ 0.5 g/dl); o Urine M-component (absolute increase ≥ 200 mg/24 hours); o Bone marrow plasma cell percentage (absolute % ≥ 10%); • Development of new or increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; • Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium > 11.5 mg/dl) attributed solely to plasma cell proliferative disease.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum duration of follow-up for PFS assessments was 74 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    16.0 (13.0 to 19.6)
    8.1 (7.1 to 9.4)
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Progresion-free Survival
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001 [2]
    Method
    Stratified log-rank test
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.49
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.39
         upper limit
    0.61
    Notes
    [2] - Stratified by age, disease population, and prior number of anti myeloma therapy.

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs)

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs)
    End point description
    An adverse event is any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a participant during the course of a study. A serious AE is any AE occurring at any dose that: • Resulted in death; • Was life-threatening; • Required or prolonged existing inpatient hospitalization; • Resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; • Was a congenital anomaly/birth defect; • Constitutes an important medical event. The Investigator assessed the relationship of each AE to study drug and graded the severity according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, Version 4.0): Grade 1 = Mild (no limitation in activity or intervention required); Grade 2 = Moderate (some limitation in activity; no/minimal medical intervention required); Grade 3 = Severe (marked limitation in activity; medical intervention required, hospitalization possible); Grade 4 = Life-threatening; Grade 5 = Death.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From first dose of study drug through to 30 days after the last dose as of the end of the study (29 August 2017); maximum time on treatment was 297, 269, and 239 weeks in the Pomalidomide + LD-Dex, HD-Dex, and cross-over groups respectively.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone HD-Dex / Pomalidomide
    Number of subjects analysed
    300 [3]
    150 [4]
    11
    Units: participants
        Any adverse event
    298
    149
    11
        Grade 3-4 adverse events
    266
    127
    8
        AE related to pomalidomide
    251
    0
    11
        AE related to dexamethasone
    205
    115
    5
        AE related to either study drug
    271
    115
    11
        Grade 3-4 AE related to pomalidomide
    199
    0
    6
        Grade 3-4 AE related to dexamethasone
    114
    70
    2
        Grade 3-4 AE related to either study drug
    212
    70
    6
        Grade 5 adverse events
    46
    21
    1
        Serious adverse events (SAEs)
    195
    80
    4
        SAE related to pomalidomide|
    89
    0
    1
        SAE related to dexamethasone
    73
    36
    0
        SAE related to either study drug
    98
    36
    1
        SAE leading to discontinuation of pomalidomide
    20
    0
    1
        SAE leading to discontinuation of dexamethasone
    20
    14
    1
        SAE leading to discontinuation of either study dru
    23
    14
    1
        AE leading to discontinuation of pomalidomide
    30
    0
    1
        AE leading to discontinuation of dexamethasone
    34
    16
    1
        AE leading to discontinuation of either study drug
    38
    16
    1
    Notes
    [3] - Randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug
    [4] - Randomized participants who received at least one dose of study drug
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall Survival - Primary Analysis

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    End point title
    Overall Survival - Primary Analysis
    End point description
    Overall survival is calculated as the time from randomization to death from any cause. Overall survival was censored at the last date that the participant was known to be alive for participants who were alive at the time of analysis and for participants who were lost to follow-up before death was documented.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 07 September 2012. Maximum time on follow-up for survival was 70 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    99999 (48.1 to 99999)
    34.0 (23.4 to 39.9)
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Overal Survival
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.53
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.37
         upper limit
    0.74

    Secondary: Overall Survival with a Later Cut-off Date

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    End point title
    Overall Survival with a Later Cut-off Date
    End point description
    Overall survival is calculated as the time from randomization to death from any cause. Overall survival was censored at the last date that the participant was known to be alive for participants who were alive at the time of analysis and for participants who were lost to follow-up before death was documented.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up for survival was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    54.0 (45.3 to 66.4)
    34.9 (29.9 to 39.1)
    Statistical analysis title
    Ananlysis of Overall Survival
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.009
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.54
         upper limit
    0.92

    Secondary: Overall Survival Based on the Final Dataset

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    End point title
    Overall Survival Based on the Final Dataset
    End point description
    Overall survival is calculated as the time from randomization to death from any cause. Overall survival was censored at the last date that the participant was known to be alive for participants who were alive at the time of analysis and for participants who were lost to follow-up before death was documented.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 29 August 2017. Maximum time on follow-up for survival was 324 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    56.1 (47.7 to 67.4)
    35.3 (29.9 to 39.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of Participants with an Objective Response According to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Uniform Response Criteria

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants with an Objective Response According to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Uniform Response Criteria
    End point description
    Objective response is defined as a best overall response of stringent complete response (SCR), complete response (CR), very good partial response (VGPR) or partial response (PR) based on the Independent Response Adjudication Committee: SCR: CR and normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and no clonal cells in bone marrow; CR: Negative serum and urine on immunofixation, disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and ≤ 5% plasma cells in bone marrow; VGPR: Serum and urine M-protein detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or ≥ 90% reduction in serum M-protein and urine M-protein level < 100 mg/24 hours; PR: ≥ 50% reduction of serum M-Protein and reduction in urinary M-protein by ≥ 90% or to < 200 mg/24 hours. In addition to the above, if present at baseline a ≥ 50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas is also required.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    23.5
    3.9
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Objective Response According to IMWG
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001
    Method
    Fisher exact
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    7.53
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    3.19
         upper limit
    17.77

    Secondary: Percentage of Participants with Objective Response According to European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) Criteria

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants with Objective Response According to European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) Criteria
    End point description
    Objective response defined as a best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) based on the Independent Response Adjudication Committee: CR requires all of the following: - Absence of original monoclonal paraprotein in serum and urine by immunofixation maintained at least 42 days. - <5% plasma cell in bone marrow aspirate and on bone marrow biopsy, if performed. - No increase in size or number of lytic bone lesions. - Disappearance of soft tissue plasmacytomas. PR requires all of the following: - ≥ 50% reduction in level of serum monoclonal paraprotein, maintained at least 42 days. - Reduction in 24-hour urinary light chain extraction by ≥ 90% or to < 200 mg, maintained at least 42 days. - For patients with non-secretory myeloma, ≥ 50% reduction in plasma cells in bone marrow aspirate and on biopsy, if performed, for at least 42 days. - ≥ 50% reduction in the size of soft tissue plasmacytomas. - No increase in size or number of lytic bone lesions.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    22.2
    3.3
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Objective Response According to EBMT
    Comparison groups
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone v High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001
    Method
    Fisher exact
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    8.44
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    3.32
         upper limit
    21.42

    Secondary: Time to Progression

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    End point title
    Time to Progression
    End point description
    Time to progression (TTP) is calculated as the time from randomization to the first documented progression confirmed by a blinded, independent Response Adjudication Committee and based on the International Myeloma Working Group Uniform Response criteria (IMWG). Progressive disease requires 1 of the following: • Increase of ≥ 25% from nadir in: o Serum M-component (absolute increase ≥ 0.5 g/dl); o Urine M-component (absolute increase ≥ 200 mg/24 hours); o Bone marrow plasma cell percentage (absolute % ≥ 10%); • Development of new or increase in the size of existing bone lesions or soft tissue plasmacytomas; • Development of hypercalcemia (corrected serum calcium > 11.5 mg/dl) attributed solely to plasma cell proliferative disease.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    302
    153
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    20.0 (16.1 to 24.0)
    9.0 (8.0 to 10.9)
    Statistical analysis title
    Analysis of Time to Progression
    Comparison groups
    High-Dose Dexamethasone v Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    455
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.001 [5]
    Method
    Stratified Log Rank Test
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.46
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.36
         upper limit
    0.59
    Notes
    [5] - Stratified by age, diseases population, and prior number of anti myeloma therapy.

    Secondary: Time to Response

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    End point title
    Time to Response
    End point description
    Time to response is calculated as the time from randomization to the initial documented response (partial response or better) based on IMWG criteria. SCR: CR and normal free light chain (FLC) ratio and no clonal cells in bone marrow; CR: Negative serum and urine on immunofixation, disappearance of any soft tissue plasmacytomas and ≤ 5% plasma cells in bone marrow; VGPR: Serum and urine M-protein detectable by immunofixation but not on electrophoresis or ≥ 90% reduction in serum M-protein and urine M-protein level < 100 mg/24 hours; PR: ≥ 50% reduction of serum M-Protein and reduction in urinary M-protein by ≥ 90% or to < 200 mg/24 hours. If present at baseline a ≥ 50% reduction in size of soft tissue plasmacytomas is also required.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    71 [6]
    6 [7]
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    8.1 (4.0 to 48.0)
    10.5 (4.1 to 42.1)
    Notes
    [6] - Randomized participants with a response
    [7] - Randomized participants with a response
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Duration of Response

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    End point title
    Duration of Response
    End point description
    Duration of response (calculated for responders only) is defined as time from the initial documented response (partial response or better) to confirmed disease progression, based on IMWG criteria assessed by the Independent Response Adjudication Committee.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    71 [8]
    6 [9]
    Units: weeks
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    35.1 (28.4 to 52.9)
    28.1 (20.1 to 37.1)
    Notes
    [8] - Randomized participants with a response
    [9] - Randomized participants with a response
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to the First Hemoglobin Improvement

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    End point title
    Time to the First Hemoglobin Improvement
    End point description
    Time to increased hemoglobin, defined as the time from randomization to at least one category improvement from Baseline in common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE) grade for hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin categories are: 1) Normal; 2) CTCAE Grade 1: < lower limit of normal (LLN) to 10.0 g/dL; 3) CTCAE Grade 2: < 10.0 to <8.0 g/dL. Participants with CTCAE Grade 3 anemia or worse at Baseline were excluded from the study.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    144 [10]
    50 [11]
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    3.4 (1.1 to 49.3)
    1.3 (0.9 to 24.3)
    Notes
    [10] - Randomized participants with improvement in hemoglobin during the study
    [11] - Randomized participants with improvement in hemoglobin during the study
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to Improvement in Bone Pain

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    End point title
    Time to Improvement in Bone Pain
    End point description
    Time to improvement in bone pain is defined as the time from randomization to at least one category improvement from Baseline in bone pain category. Bone pain was categorized (from best to worst) according to answers to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with Multiple Myeloma Module (QLQ-MY20), Question 1, “Have you had bone aches or pain?”: 1) Not at all, 2) A little, 3) Quite a bit, or 4) Very much.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    101 [12]
    37 [13]
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    5.7 (3.7 to 88.6)
    4.1 (3.7 to 27.3)
    Notes
    [12] - Randomized participants with improvement in bone pain
    [13] - Randomized participants with improvement in bone pain
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to Improvement in Renal Function

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    End point title
    Time to Improvement in Renal Function
    End point description
    Time to improvement in renal function is defined as the time from randomization to at least one category improvement from Baseline in renal function. Renal Function was categorized as (from best to worst): • Normal: creatinine clearance ≥80 mL/min; • Grade 1: creatinine clearance ≥60 to <80 mL/min; • Grade 2 : creatinine clearance ≥45 to < 60 mL/min. Participants with creatinine clearance < 45 mL/min at baseline were be excluded from the study.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    94 [14]
    45 [15]
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    4.6 (3.3 to 45.6)
    4.1 (3.3 to 28.1)
    Notes
    [14] - Randomized participants with improvement in renal function
    [15] - Randomized participants with improvement in renal function
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to Improvement in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status

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    End point title
    Time to Improvement in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
    End point description
    Time to improvement in ECOG performance status defined as the time from randomization until at least a one category improvement from Baseline in ECOG performance status score. The categories of the ECOG Performance Status Scale are as follows: -0: Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction; -1: Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry our work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light housework, office work; -2: Ambulatory and capable of all self-care but unable to carry out any work activities. Up and about more than 50% of waking hours. Patients with a score of 3, 4 or 5 were excluded from participating in the study.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomization until the data cut-off date of 01 March 2013. Maximum time on follow-up was 93 weeks.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    61 [16]
    18 [17]
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    8.1 (4.1 to 44.1)
    4.3 (4.1 to 33.7)
    Notes
    [16] - Randomized participants with improvement in ECOG performance status during the study
    [17] - Randomized participants with improvement in ECOG performance status during the study
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30) Global Health Status Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with Cancer (EORTC QLQ-C30) Global Health Status Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a 30-question tool used to assess the overall quality of life in cancer patients. It consists of 15 domains: 1 global health status (GHS) scale, 5 functional scales (Physical, Role, Cognitive, Emotional, Social), and 9 symptom scales/items (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact). The EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status/QOL scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score indicating better Global Health Status/QOL. Negative change from Baseline values indicate deterioration in QOL or functioning and positive values indicate improvement. The Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) population includes randomized participants with 1 active treatment and 1 PRO measurement item completed. Only participants with available data at Baseline and each time point are included.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [18]
    144 [19]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=209, 91)
    0.52 ± 23.01
    -3.75 ± 24.10
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=175, 53)
    2.67 ± 24.97
    -2.36 ± 21.08
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=157, 33)
    0.80 ± 24.62
    -3.03 ± 22.42
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=130, 27)
    0.51 ± 26.81
    0.00 ± 27.44
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=116, 18)
    -2.51 ± 25.57
    -0.93 ± 17.59
    Notes
    [18] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [19] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical functioning Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical functioning Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a 30-question tool used in clinical research to assess the overall quality of life in cancer patients. It consists of 15 domains: 1 global health status (GHS) scale, 5 functional scales (Physical, Role, Cognitive, Emotional, Social), and 9 symptom scales/items (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact). The EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score indicating better functioning/support. Negative change from Baseline values indicate deterioration in functioning and positive values indicate improvement.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [20]
    144 [21]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=210, 91)
    -2.32 ± 18.25
    -3.96 ± 18.35
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=177, 53)
    -0.56 ± 19.86
    -9.69 ± 16.67
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=159, 33)
    0.17 ± 20.25
    -8.08 ± 13.31
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=132, 27)
    0.91 ± 19.92
    -5.43 ± 19.31
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=118, 18)
    0.54 ± 21.30
    -4.81 ± 14.24
    Notes
    [20] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [21] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Emotional functioning Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Emotional functioning Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a 30-question tool used in clinical research to assess the overall quality of life in cancer patients. It consists of 15 domains: 1 global health status (GHS) scale, 5 functional scales (Physical, Role, Cognitive, Emotional, Social), and 9 symptom scales/items (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact). The EORTC QLQ-C30 Emotional Functioning Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score indicating better functioning/support. Negative change from Baseline values indicate deterioration in functioning and positive values indicate improvement.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [22]
    144 [23]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=210, 91)
    1.22 ± 21.44
    -2.87 ± 21.57
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=176, 53)
    2.40 ± 20.36
    -5.66 ± 25.36
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=158, 33)
    2.44 ± 21.05
    -6.31 ± 23.48
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=131, 27)
    1.91 ± 21.97
    -8.64 ± 23.17
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=117, 18)
    0.19 ± 22.30
    -4.17 ± 13.18
    Notes
    [22] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [23] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Fatigue Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Fatigue Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a 30-question tool used in clinical research to assess the overall quality of life in cancer patients. It consists of 15 domains: 1 global health status (GHS) scale, 5 functional scales (Physical, Role, Cognitive, Emotional, Social), and 9 symptom scales/items (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact). The EORTC QLQ-C30 Fatigue Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score indicating a higher level of symptoms. Negative change from Baseline values indicate reduction in fatigue (i.e. improvement in symptom) and positive values indicate increases in fatigue (i.e. worsening of symptom).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [24]
    144 [25]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=210, 91)
    2.43 ± 27.39
    4.03 ± 25.37
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=177, 53)
    3.26 ± 27.66
    7.76 ± 23.73
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=159, 33)
    1.71 ± 26.21
    9.43 ± 28.88
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=132, 27)
    0.21 ± 28.41
    9.47 ± 23.00
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=118, 18)
    0.99 ± 31.13
    10.49 ± 16.38
    Notes
    [24] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [25] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Pain Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-C30 Pain Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Core Quality of Life (QOL) questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) is a 30-question tool used in clinical research to assess the overall quality of life in cancer patients. It consists of 15 domains: 1 global health status (GHS) scale, 5 functional scales (Physical, Role, Cognitive, Emotional, Social), and 9 symptom scales/items (Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Appetite Loss, Constipation, Diarrhea, Financial Impact). The EORTC QLQ-C30 Pain Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score indicating a higher level of symptoms. Negative change from Baseline values indicate reductions in pain (i.e. improvement in symptom) and positive values indicate increases in pain (i.e. worsening of symptom).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [26]
    144 [27]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=210, 92)
    -2.70 ± 25.74
    0.36 ± 25.32
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=177, 53)
    -3.58 ± 29.62
    2.83 ± 25.47
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=159, 33)
    -2.41 ± 30.52
    3.03 ± 25.84
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=132, 27)
    -1.64 ± 28.00
    2.47 ± 31.59
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=118, 18)
    -2.40 ± 30.99
    10.19 ± 23.67
    Notes
    [26] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [27] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire for Patients with Multiple Myeloma (EORTC QLQ-MY20) Disease Symptoms

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire for Patients with Multiple Myeloma (EORTC QLQ-MY20) Disease Symptoms
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire for Patients with Multiple Myeloma (EORTC QLQ-MY20) is a 20-question tool used in clinical research to assess health-related quality of life in multiple myeloma patients. The QLQ-MY20 includes four domains (Disease Symptoms, Side-Effects of Treatment, Body Image and Future Perspective). The EORTC QLQ-MY20 Disease Symptoms Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score reflecting a higher level of symptoms. Negative change from Baseline values indicate reduction (i.e. improvement) in symptoms and positive values indicate increase (i.e. worsening) of symptoms.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [28]
    144 [29]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=218, 99)
    -0.50 ± 16.51
    -1.07 ± 17.78
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=180, 56)
    -1.36 ± 19.51
    0.97 ± 19.93
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=161, 37)
    -1.15 ± 19.54
    1.35 ± 16.94
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=135, 30)
    -0.53 ± 17.39
    1.48 ± 17.56
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=115, 21)
    0.60 ± 19.64
    2.12 ± 13.43
    Notes
    [28] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [29] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-MY20 Side Effects Domain

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in the EORTC QLQ-MY20 Side Effects Domain
    End point description
    The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QoL Questionnaire for Patients with Multiple Myeloma (EORTC QLQ-MY20) is a 20-question tool used in clinical research to assess health-related quality of life in multiple myeloma patients. The QLQ-MY20 includes four domains (Disease Symptoms, Side-Effects of Treatment, Body Image and Future Perspective). The EORTC QLQ-MY20 Side Effects Scale is scored between 0 and 100, with a high score reflecting a higher level of symptoms. Negative change from Baseline values indicate reduction in side effects (i.e.improvement in symptom) and positive values indicate increase in side effects (i.e. worsening of symptom).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [30]
    144 [31]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=218, 99)
    2.71 ± 13.90
    2.61 ± 13.34
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=180, 55)
    3.26 ± 13.72
    5.35 ± 12.27
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=161, 37)
    3.73 ± 14.47
    7.46 ± 11.61
        Cycle 5 Day 1 (N=135, 30)
    4.74 ± 14.45
    6.89 ± 10.32
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=115, 21)
    4.55 ± 15.76
    7.30 ± 9.35
    Notes
    [30] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [31] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) Utility Index Score

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) Utility Index Score
    End point description
    EQ-5D is a self-administered questionnaire that assesses health-related quality of life (QOL). The EQ-5D descriptive health profile comprises five dimensions of health (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression). Each dimension has 3 levels of response: No problem (1), some problems (2), and extreme problems (3). A unique EQ-5D health state is defined by combining one level from each of the five dimensions into a single utility index score. EQ-5D index values range from -0.59 to 1.00 where an EQ-5D score of 1.00 equals “perfect health”, a score of 0 equals “death” and a score of -0.59 equals worst imaginable health state. A positive change from Baseline score indicates improvement in health status. A negative change from Baseline score indicates worsening in health status. Negative scores represent the possible though unlikely situation that a patient's QOL is worse than death, i.e. they would rather be dead than living with that QOL
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 of Cycle 1 (Baseline), and Day 1 of Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [32]
    144 [33]
    Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Cycle 2, Day 1 (N=198, 89)
    -0.03 ± 0.28
    -0.02 ± 0.23
        Cycle 3, Day 1 (N=167, 52)
    0.01 ± 0.29
    -0.06 ± 0.27
        Cycle 4, Day 1 (N=146, 33)|
    0.04 ± 0.31
    -0.07 ± 0.29
        Cycle 5, Day 1 (N=125, 25)
    0.01 ± 0.32
    -0.04 ± 0.26
        Cycle 6, Day 1 (N=108, 18)
    0.03 ± 0.31
    -0.12 ± 0.19
    Notes
    [32] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [33] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to First Worsening of Quality of Life (QOL) Domains

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    End point title
    Time to First Worsening of Quality of Life (QOL) Domains
    End point description
    Time to worsening in quality of life domains was calculated as the time from Baseline to the first worsened minimally important difference (MID), defined as the smallest change in a QOL score considered important to patients that would lead the patient or clinician to consider a change in therapy. MID thresholds were calculated in Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) units using the Baseline QOL data. Based on the MID, participants were classified as worsened according to the following: For the EORTC QLQ-C30 global health status and functional scales and the EQ-5D health utility score, participants were classified as worsened if their change from Baseline score was less than -1 SEM. For the EORTC QLQ-C30 symptom scores (fatigue and pain) and EORTC QLQ-MY20 disease symptoms and side effects scales, participants were classified as worsened if their change from Baseline score was greater than 1 SEM. See previous outcome measures for definitions of each scale.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Assessed on Day 1 of the first 6 treatment cycles.
    End point values
    Pomalidomide plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone
    Number of subjects analysed
    289 [34]
    144 [35]
    Units: days
    median (confidence interval 95%)
        Global Health Status
    71 (60 to 92)
    57 (36 to 91)
        Physical Functioning
    128 (92 to 225)
    67 (57 to 106)
        Emotional Functioning
    146 (120 to 259)
    85 (57 to 124)
        Fatigue
    58 (57 to 85)
    57 (46 to 67)
        Pain
    92 (86 to 147)
    85 (62 to 337)
        Disease Symptoms
    127 (92 to 155)
    106 (67 to 141)
        Side Effects of Treatment
    90 (78 to 123)
    85 (58 to 113)
        Health Utility
    225 (123 to 338)
    162 (85 to 99999)
    Notes
    [34] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    [35] - Randomized participants with ≥ 1 active treatment and at least 1 PRO measurement item completed
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From first dose of study drug through to 30 days after the last dose as of the end of the study (29 August 2017); maximum time on treatment was 297, 269, and 239 weeks in the Pomalidomide + LD-Dex, HD-Dex, and cross-over groups respectively.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    19
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Pomalidomide Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle and 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression.

    Reporting group title
    High-Dose Dexamethasone (BEFORE CROSSOVER)
    Reporting group description
    Participants received 40 mg dexamethasone (participants > 75 years of age received 20 mg dexamethasone) administered by mouth once per day on Days 1 through 4, 9 through 12, and 17 through 20 of a 28-day cycle until disease progression, or until cross-over to pomalidomide. Data are up to the time of cross-over.

    Reporting group title
    High Dose Dexamethasone/Pomalidomide (AFTER CROSSOVER)
    Reporting group description
    Participants initially randomized to high-dose dexamethasone (HD-Dex) crossed over to receive 4 mg pomalidomide administered by mouth on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle, with or without low-dose dexamethasone (40 mg for participants ≤ 75 years or 20 mg for participants > 75 years of age, administered orally once per day on Days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each 28-day cycle) at the discretion of the investigator. Data include AEs that occurred after cross-over to pomalidomide.

    Serious adverse events
    Pomalidomide Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone (BEFORE CROSSOVER) High Dose Dexamethasone/Pomalidomide (AFTER CROSSOVER)
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    195 / 300 (65.00%)
    80 / 150 (53.33%)
    4 / 11 (36.36%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    252
    124
    8
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Basal cell carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 8
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Plasma cell leukaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Plasma cell myeloma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Plasmacytoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Prostate cancer stage IV
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tumour pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Axillary vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Circulatory collapse
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypertensive crisis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Adverse drug reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Catheter site haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 300 (8.67%)
    12 / 150 (8.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 34
    1 / 18
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 17
    0 / 6
    0 / 0
    Hyperthermia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Malaise
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 4
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Performance status decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 300 (8.67%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    15 / 35
    4 / 9
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sudden death
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atelectasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 300 (3.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    5 / 11
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung infiltration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oropharyngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    4 / 5
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Aggression
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bradyphrenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    2 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood immunoglobulin M increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    C-reactive protein increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Platelet count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Femoral neck fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Femur fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hip fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Humerus fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lumbar vertebral fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Overdose
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pelvic fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Post procedural haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Rib fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal compression fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Subdural haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Angina pectoris
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 300 (2.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 12
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial flutter
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac amyloidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 6
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure congestive
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardio-respiratory arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myocardial ischaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sinus bradycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sinus node dysfunction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ventricular tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebral haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cognitive disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Coma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Depressed level of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspraxia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Encephalopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Epilepsy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hemiparesis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemic cerebral infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Loss of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neurological decompensation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Parkinson's disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Partial seizures
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Post herpetic neuralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Presyncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Radiculopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Seizure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal cord compression
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Subarachnoid haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Transient ischaemic attack
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vertigo CNS origin
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    6 / 11
    0 / 7
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 300 (6.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    34 / 40
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhagic anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperviscosity syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    9 / 10
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 300 (2.00%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 6
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Otorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Blepharitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diplopia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Enteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhoids
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Incarcerated inguinal hernia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Large intestine perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Melaena
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Necrotising colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oesophagitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Papilla of Vater stenosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Retroperitoneal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Stomatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholestasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gallbladder perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatic mass
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 300 (3.67%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 19
    0 / 7
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Crush syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 8
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary retention
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthritis reactive
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 9
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bone pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 10
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Groin pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intervertebral disc compression
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Joint swelling
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Muscular weakness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neck pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Osteoarthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Osteonecrosis of jaw
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain in jaw
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pathological fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Abscess limb
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Acute sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Anal abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Aspergillus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bacteraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bacterial diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bacterial infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bacterial sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 8
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cellulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Device related infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Device related sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diverticulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Enterobacter infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Enterobacter sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Erysipelas
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Escherichia infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Escherichia sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Escherichia urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis salmonella
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Herpes zoster
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive airways disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intervertebral discitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Klebsiella sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Listeria sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 300 (2.00%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    5 / 7
    2 / 6
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    Lung infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    4 / 9
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Meningitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Meningitis cryptococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neutropenic sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ophthalmic herpes simplex
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ophthalmic herpes zoster
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumococcal bacteraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 3
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    57 / 300 (19.00%)
    14 / 150 (9.33%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    38 / 71
    11 / 18
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 5
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia pneumococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia pseudomonal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia respiratory syncytial viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia staphylococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia streptococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pseudomonal bacteraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pseudomonal sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory syncytial virus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 4
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Salmonella sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 300 (2.33%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 11
    3 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
    Sepsis syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Septic arthritis streptococcal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Septic shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    6 / 150 (4.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 5
    3 / 6
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    2 / 5
    0 / 0
    Sialoadenitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal cord infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Streptococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Streptococcal sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Subcutaneous abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Subdural empyema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tooth infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 300 (2.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 8
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 5
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urosepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Cachexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 4
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diabetic ketoacidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypercalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 300 (4.33%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 17
    0 / 5
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    3 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperuricaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Pomalidomide Plus Low-Dose Dexamethasone High-Dose Dexamethasone (BEFORE CROSSOVER) High Dose Dexamethasone/Pomalidomide (AFTER CROSSOVER)
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    291 / 300 (97.00%)
    143 / 150 (95.33%)
    11 / 11 (100.00%)
    Vascular disorders
    Haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 300 (3.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    2
    1
    Hot flush
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    1
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 300 (4.33%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    4
    1
    Thrombophlebitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    53 / 300 (17.67%)
    25 / 150 (16.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    76
    42
    1
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 300 (3.67%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    4
    2
    Chills
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    2
    0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    103 / 300 (34.33%)
    40 / 150 (26.67%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    200
    82
    5
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 300 (5.67%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    5
    0
    Influenza like illness
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    1
    2
    Malaise
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    1
    1
    Oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 300 (3.00%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    10
    1
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    51 / 300 (17.00%)
    15 / 150 (10.00%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    79
    18
    4
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    74 / 300 (24.67%)
    31 / 150 (20.67%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    117
    43
    4
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Gynaecomastia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    64 / 300 (21.33%)
    15 / 150 (10.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    85
    16
    1
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    60 / 300 (20.00%)
    21 / 150 (14.00%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    85
    22
    2
    Dyspnoea exertional
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    3
    0
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 300 (8.67%)
    13 / 150 (8.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    38
    18
    1
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    1
    1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Agitation
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 300 (5.67%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    7
    0
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 300 (5.00%)
    9 / 150 (6.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    12
    0
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    7
    1
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    36 / 300 (12.00%)
    32 / 150 (21.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    45
    41
    0
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    6 / 150 (4.00%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    34
    9
    6
    Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Neutrophil count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 300 (6.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    92
    2
    2
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 300 (5.00%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    5
    2
    White blood cell count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    1
    2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Chillblains
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    3
    1
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    7
    5
    Jaw fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Ligament sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Post-traumatic pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Rib fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 300 (2.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    3
    1
    Skin abrasion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 300 (2.33%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    4
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Amnesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    1
    Burning sensation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    40 / 300 (13.33%)
    13 / 150 (8.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    53
    13
    0
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    28 / 300 (9.33%)
    9 / 150 (6.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    38
    9
    1
    Lethargy
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 300 (3.00%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    4
    1
    Neuropathy peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 300 (3.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    2
    2
    Paraesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 300 (4.00%)
    6 / 150 (4.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    6
    2
    Tremor
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 300 (6.33%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    2
    0
    Peripheral sensory neuropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 300 (8.67%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    56
    10
    4
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    159 / 300 (53.00%)
    77 / 150 (51.33%)
    4 / 11 (36.36%)
         occurrences all number
    434
    158
    8
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    40 / 300 (13.33%)
    8 / 150 (5.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    102
    29
    0
    Lymphopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 300 (4.33%)
    8 / 150 (5.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    13
    0
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    155 / 300 (51.67%)
    30 / 150 (20.00%)
    5 / 11 (45.45%)
         occurrences all number
    406
    59
    14
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    87 / 300 (29.00%)
    42 / 150 (28.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    251
    120
    4
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Ear pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Eye disorders
    Cataract
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    4
    2
    Macular pigmentation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    3
    1
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    72 / 300 (24.00%)
    22 / 150 (14.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    108
    26
    1
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    73 / 300 (24.33%)
    26 / 150 (17.33%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    123
    32
    4
    Epigastric discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Mouth ulceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 300 (1.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    1
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    57 / 300 (19.00%)
    16 / 150 (10.67%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    82
    17
    3
    Parotid gland enlargement
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    25 / 300 (8.33%)
    6 / 150 (4.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    31
    6
    1
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholelithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Blister
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Dry skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    3
    1
    Erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 300 (2.67%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    2
    1
    Hyperhidrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    23
    2
    0
    Hyperkeratosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 300 (7.33%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    26
    4
    1
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    25 / 300 (8.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    40
    1
    1
    Rash papular
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Swelling face
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    1
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 300 (1.67%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    4
    3
    Nocturia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    1
    Endocrine disorders
    Adrenal insufficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    28 / 300 (9.33%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    35
    8
    0
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    59 / 300 (19.67%)
    23 / 150 (15.33%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    69
    25
    4
    Bone pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    54 / 300 (18.00%)
    20 / 150 (13.33%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    71
    27
    6
    Coccydynia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    47 / 300 (15.67%)
    11 / 150 (7.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    68
    12
    3
    Muscular weakness
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 300 (3.67%)
    18 / 150 (12.00%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    29
    3
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    5
    0
    Musculoskeletal chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 300 (4.00%)
    3 / 150 (2.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    3
    1
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 300 (4.00%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    4
    1
    Myopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 300 (1.33%)
    11 / 150 (7.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    24
    0
    Osteolysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 300 (0.67%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    1
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 300 (7.00%)
    9 / 150 (6.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    29
    10
    0
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    34 / 300 (11.33%)
    7 / 150 (4.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    51
    7
    1
    Cellulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 300 (2.00%)
    2 / 150 (1.33%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    2
    2
    Herpes zoster
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 300 (2.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    1
    1
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    30 / 300 (10.00%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    44
    1
    1
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 300 (6.33%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    5
    0
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 300 (5.00%)
    5 / 150 (3.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    5
    0
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 300 (3.33%)
    4 / 150 (2.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    5
    1
    Tooth abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 300 (0.33%)
    1 / 150 (0.67%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    1
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    47 / 300 (15.67%)
    10 / 150 (6.67%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    80
    10
    5
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    6 / 150 (4.00%)
    2 / 11 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    29
    9
    3
    Wound infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 300 (0.00%)
    0 / 150 (0.00%)
    1 / 11 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    40 / 300 (13.33%)
    10 / 150 (6.67%)
    3 / 11 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    46
    11
    3
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 300 (4.67%)
    8 / 150 (5.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    9
    0
    Hypercalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 300 (3.67%)
    11 / 150 (7.33%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    16
    0
    Hypocalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 300 (4.67%)
    9 / 150 (6.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    34
    10
    0
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 300 (6.00%)
    10 / 150 (6.67%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    34
    14
    0
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    31 / 300 (10.33%)
    12 / 150 (8.00%)
    0 / 11 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    57
    17
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    14 Oct 2010
    Amendment 1 implemented the following significant changes: - The comparator treatment (Treatment Arm B) was changed from LD-dex to HD-dex. - As a direct result of the above change, the study design was changed from placebo-controlled and double-blind to active-controlled and open-label. Placebo was no longer administered in Treatment Arm B. - For the purpose of sample size calculation, the estimated median PFS was amended from 6 - 9 months to 5 - 7.5 months, to be more in agreement with median PFS seen in patients treated with HD-dex (i.e., approximately 5 months).
    12 Jun 2011
    Amendment 2 implemented the following significant changes: - Required SPMs be treated as SAEs and reported throughout the study, including LTFU, until death or 5 years after randomization, whichever occurred first. - Added Canada as a region in which the study would be conducted. - Expanded the PK sub-study from 30 subjects to all subjects who consented to sampling at select sites. - Required confirmation of investigator-assessed PD by IRAC for all subjects in both treatment arms. - Added collection of blood, bone marrow, serum, and saliva to assess the mechanism of action of pomalidomide or identify possible markers that correlate with response, including genetic aberrations. - Updated inclusion criterion to lower the eligibility requirement for measurable level of serum M-protein from 1.0 g/dL to 0.5 g/dL. - Updated exclusion criterion for serum total bilirubin to allow for higher level at study entry for subjects with hereditary enzymatic disorders such as Gilbert syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, etc. - Specified that ≥ Grade 3 rash during prior thalidomide or lenalidomide was considered hypersensitivity. - Updated language so that subjects with prior allogeneic bone marrow or allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant may have been included if at least 12 months had elapsed since their transplant or if they were not on concomitant immunosuppressive mediations related to the transplant at study entry. - Allowed for collection of minimal data if available, during LTFU for subjects who discontinued the study treatment phase prior to progression. - Updated pregnancy prevention and testing requirement language to match the Pregnancy Prevention Risk Management Plan. - Updated to state only subjects randomized to Pom+LD-dex would be maintained in pregnancy pomalidomide pregnancy prevention programs.
    04 Nov 2011
    Amendment 3 implemented the following significant changes: - Added 1 site in the US - Required that exclusion criterion #2 reflect the exclusion of subjects with prior history of malignancies, other than MM, unless the subject had been free of the disease for ≥ 5 years instead of ≥ 3 years. - Updated screening requirements to reflect that, in addition to the use of growth factors, the use of platelet and/or RBC transfusions was to be allowed throughout the study, including the screening period, at the discretion of the investigator. However, subjects who failed screening as a result of neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, or anemia were not permitted to use growth factors, platelet or RBC transfusions to become eligible. - Updated to reflect that, for subjects who had a creatinine clearance less than 45 mL/min by the Cockcroft-Gault method at Screening and/or Cycle 1 Day 1, an evaluation of creatinine clearance would be performed using the 24-hour urine sample from the urine M-Protein collection. The Cockcroft-Gault method was to be used for the remainder of the study. - Clarified that after screening, a bone marrow aspirate and/or biopsy should be repeated to confirm CR and may also have been done when clinically indicated to confirm PD. - Updated inclusion criterion #8 regarding prior alkylator exposure. In addition to receiving adequate alkylator exposure as a part of SCT or minimum of 6 consecutive cycles of an alkylator based therapy, subjects may also have qualified for the study if progression on treatment with an alkylator occurred, provided that the subject received at least 2 cycles of an alkylator-containing therapy. - Updated exclusion criterion #7 to reflect that subjects who had not discontinued immunosuppressive treatment for at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment (rather than 12 months) and were currently dependent on such treatment would not be eligible for the study.
    08 Nov 2012
    - The Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) had reviewed the data related to the final PFS analysis and interim OS survival analysis. The PFS was statistically significant in favor of the pomalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone arm and the O’Brien-Fleming upper superiority boundary was crossed for overall survival. Accordingly, the IDMC recommended that subjects who were still on the high dose dexamethasone treatment should be permitted to receive pomalidomide with or without LD-dex treatment at the discretion of the Investigator.

    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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