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    Clinical Trial Results:
    LUX-Lung 8: A randomized, open-label Phase III trial of afatinib versus erlotinib in patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung as second-line therapy following first-line platinum-based chemotherapy

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2011-002380-24
    Trial protocol
    ES   DE   PT   GR   DK   HU   IE   GB   AT   IT   NL  
    Global end of trial date
    27 Dec 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v2(current)
    This version publication date
    01 Jun 2022
    First version publication date
    05 Jan 2019
    Other versions
    v1
    Version creation reason

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    1200.125
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01523587
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sponsor organisation address
    Binger Strasse 173, Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, 55216
    Public contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination, Clinical Trial Information Disclosure, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 8002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Scientific contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination, Clinical Trial Information Disclosure, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 8002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.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
    20 Feb 2018
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    23 Oct 2013
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    27 Dec 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To compare the efficacy of afatinib with erlotinib as second-line treatment for patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lung, as measured by progression-free survival (PFS)
    Protection of trial subjects
    Only patients that met all the study inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were to be entered in the study. All patients were free to withdraw from the clinical trial at any time for any reason given. Close monitoring of all patients was adhered to throughout the trial conduct. Rescue medication was allowed for all patients as required. The terms and conditions of the insurance coverage were available to the investigator and the patients in the investigator site file (ISF).
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    29 Mar 2012
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Safety, Efficacy
    Long term follow-up duration
    52 Months
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Argentina: 15
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Austria: 18
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 22
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Chile: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    China: 69
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 12
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 82
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 36
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Greece: 44
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hungary: 81
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    India: 25
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Ireland: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 66
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Korea, Republic of: 84
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Mexico: 8
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 22
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Portugal: 30
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Singapore: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 89
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Taiwan: 39
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Turkey: 82
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 51
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 83
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    977
    EEA total number of subjects
    483
    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)
    496
    From 65 to 84 years
    478
    85 years and over
    3

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Open-label PhaseIII trial to compare the efficacy of afatinib with erlotinib for the second-line treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer,who completed at least 4cycles of platinum-based doublet chemotherapy. Stratification was based on race. 977 patients were enrolled, 795 randomized.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Patients screened to ensure that they met all inclusion/exclusion criteria. Patients were not to be entered to trial treatment if any one of the specific entry criteria were not met. Tumor assessments at screening were completed within 21 days and other screening assessments were completed within 28 days, of randomization.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    This was an open-label trial.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Afatinib
    Arm description
    Patients administered 40 milligram (mg) film-coated tablet once daily orally for the first 28-day treatment course. Dose escalation to 50 mg once daily was allowed at the beginning of the second 28-day treatment course, if patients met specified safety and compliance criteria. Dose reduction to 40 mg/day (if applicable), 30 mg/day, or 20 mg/day, was required in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Afatinib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Patients administered 40 milligram (mg) film-coated tablet once daily orally for the first 28-day treatment course. Dose escalation to 50 mg once daily was allowed at the beginning of the second 28-day treatment course, if patients met specified safety and compliance criteria. Dose reduction to 40 mg/day (if applicable), 30 mg/day, or 20 mg/day, was required in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Arm title
    Erlotinib
    Arm description
    Patients administered 150 mg film-coated tablet once daily orally, with dose reduction to 100 mg/day or 50 mg/day in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Erlotinib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Patients administered 150 mg film-coated tablet once daily orally, with dose reduction to 100 mg/day or 50 mg/day in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Number of subjects in period 1 [1]
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Started
    398
    397
    Treated
    392
    395
    Completed
    0
    0
    Not completed
    398
    397
         Withdrew due to Progressive disease
    265
    279
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    35
    27
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    28
    20
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    33
    25
         Randomised but bot treated
    6
    2
         Lost to follow-up
    2
    2
         Other than listed
    5
    5
         Worsening of underlying cancer disease
    19
    34
         Protocol deviation
    5
    3
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to be in the baseline period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: Out of the 997 enrolled subjects 795 were randomized and treated.

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Afatinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 40 milligram (mg) film-coated tablet once daily orally for the first 28-day treatment course. Dose escalation to 50 mg once daily was allowed at the beginning of the second 28-day treatment course, if patients met specified safety and compliance criteria. Dose reduction to 40 mg/day (if applicable), 30 mg/day, or 20 mg/day, was required in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Reporting group title
    Erlotinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 150 mg film-coated tablet once daily orally, with dose reduction to 100 mg/day or 50 mg/day in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Reporting group values
    Afatinib Erlotinib Total
    Number of subjects
    398 397 795
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
    Age Continuous
    Randomized Set (RS): All patients who were randomized, regardless of whether they received investigational treatment.
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    64.9 ± 8.39 63.4 ± 8.98 -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Randomized Set (RS): All patients who were randomized, regardless of whether they received investigational treatment.
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    63 66 129
        Male
    335 331 666
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Ethnicity was not captured in this trial. Randomized Set (RS): All patients who were randomized, regardless of whether they received investigational treatment.
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    2 2 4
        Asian
    97 94 191
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0
        Black or African American
    7 8 15
        White
    288 291 579
        More than one race
    0 0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    4 2 6

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Afatinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 40 milligram (mg) film-coated tablet once daily orally for the first 28-day treatment course. Dose escalation to 50 mg once daily was allowed at the beginning of the second 28-day treatment course, if patients met specified safety and compliance criteria. Dose reduction to 40 mg/day (if applicable), 30 mg/day, or 20 mg/day, was required in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Reporting group title
    Erlotinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 150 mg film-coated tablet once daily orally, with dose reduction to 100 mg/day or 50 mg/day in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Primary: Progression-free survival, based on central independent review as determined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours 1.1

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    End point title
    Progression-free survival, based on central independent review as determined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours 1.1
    End point description
    Progression Free Survival (PFS) was defined as the time from randomization to disease progression (or death if the patient died before progression) by central independent review according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) version 1.1. RECIST is a set of published rules that define when tumors in cancer patients improve ("respond"), stay the same ("stabilize") or worsen ("progress") during treatment. Per RECIST v1.1 for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR. Randomized Set (RS): All patients who were randomized, regardless of whether they received investigational treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up until cut off date of 02 March 2015 (up to 1058 days).
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [1]
    397 [2]
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    2.63 (2.00 to 2.86)
    1.94 (1.87 to 2.10)
    Notes
    [1] - RS
    [2] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    A Cox proportional hazards model without the randomization stratification variable was used for each subgroup category, along with the corresponding log-rank test.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0103 [3]
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.814
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.693
         upper limit
    0.956
    Notes
    [3] - P?value from log?rank stratified by Race (two?sided). Hazard ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib) from Cox proportional hazards model stratified by Race.

    Secondary: Overall Survival

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    End point title
    Overall Survival
    End point description
    Overall Survival is defined as the time from randomisation to death. It was a key secondary endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up until cut off date of 27 Dec 2017 (up to 2089 days).
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [4]
    397 [5]
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    7.82 (7.19 to 8.71)
    6.77 (5.85 to 7.79)
    Notes
    [4] - RS
    [5] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    A Cox proportional-hazards model, stratified by race, was used to estimate the hazard ratio and 95% confidence interval (CI) between the two treatment groups.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0193 [6]
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.841
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.727
         upper limit
    0.973
    Notes
    [6] - P?value from log?rank stratified by Race (two?sided). Hazard ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib) from Cox proportional hazards model stratified by Race.

    Secondary: Objective Response according to RECIST 1.1

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    End point title
    Objective Response according to RECIST 1.1
    End point description
    A patient with a best overall response of Complete Responder (CR) or Partial Responder (PR) was considered to show objective response to study medication. For patients with an objective response, time to objective response was defined as the time from randomization to the first objective response; duration of objective response was defined as the time from the first objective response to progression (or death if the patient died before progression). Per RECIST v1.1 for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up until cut off date of 02 March 2015 (up to 1058 days).
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [7]
    397 [8]
    Units: Participants
    22
    11
    Notes
    [7] - RS
    [8] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    Odds ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib), 95% CI and p?value (two?sided) from logistic regression stratified by race.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0551
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    2.06
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.98
         upper limit
    4.32

    Secondary: Disease Control according to RECIST 1.1

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    End point title
    Disease Control according to RECIST 1.1
    End point description
    Disease control was assessed based on Independent Radiologic Review (IRR) and investigator assessment. A patient with a best overall response of CR, PR, or Stable Disease (SD) was considered to have disease control. Patients with no baseline target lesions who had no evidence of disease progression in their non-target lesions and had no new lesions were considered to have disease control. Per RECIST v1.1 for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), >=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up until cut off date of 02 March 2015 (up to 1058 days).
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [9]
    397 [10]
    Units: Participants
    201
    157
    Notes
    [9] - RS
    [10] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    Odds ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib), 95% CI and p?value (two?sided) from logistic regression stratified by race.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.002
    Method
    Regression, Logistic
    Parameter type
    Odds ratio (OR)
    Point estimate
    1.56
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    1.18
         upper limit
    2.06

    Secondary: Tumour Shrinkage

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    End point title
    Tumour Shrinkage
    End point description
    Maximum percentage decrease from baseline in the sum of target lesion diameters following independent review. The change in the size (i.e. the sum of diameters (SOD)) of target lesions from baseline was derived. Tumour shrinkage for each patient was measured (based on Independent Radiologic Review (IRR)) as the minimum SOD of target lesions after randomisation. A negative percentage indicates decrease from baseline; positive numbers indicate an increase of tumour size. The mean maximum decrease from baseline of +5 and +9.4 reflect an average increase in tumour size. Post?baseline mean is adjusted for baseline sum of diameters and race. Patients from the randomised set with tumour assessments are considered for the analysis of this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up until cut off date of 02 March 2015 (up to 1058 days).
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    307 [11]
    311 [12]
    Units: Millimeter (mm)
        least squares mean (standard error)
    78.8 ± 1.26
    80.0 ± 1.24
    Notes
    [11] - Patients from the randomised set with tumour assessments
    [12] - Patients from the randomised set with tumour assessments
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    The analysis will compare the treatments using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for minimum sum of diameters, using baseline sum of diameters as a covariate. The randomization strata will be included as classification factors.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    618
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [13]
    P-value
    = 0.5
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    -1.2
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -4.67
         upper limit
    2.28
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.77
    Notes
    [13] - Mean was adjusted for baseline sum of diameters and race.

    Secondary: Status change in cough, dyspnoea and pain related items over time in Health related Quality of Life Questionnaire

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    End point title
    Status change in cough, dyspnoea and pain related items over time in Health related Quality of Life Questionnaire
    End point description
    Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was measured with the following multi-dimensional questionnaires: the european organization for research and treatment of cancer (eortc) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ-C30) questionnaire and its lung cancer specific supplementary module EORTC QLQ-LC13 and the EQ-5D health status self-assessment questionnaire. The questionnaires were assessed at the first visit of each treatment course, at end of treatment (EOT) and follow up prior to clinical assessment. The results displayed show number of patients with improvement in the relevant criteria. For each of the summary scales and items measuring cough, dyspnoea and pain, the two treatment arms were compared in terms of: The number of patients that were improved: Change in cough; dyspnoea and pain scores over time.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up to 28 days after the last intake of study medication.
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [14]
    397 [15]
    Units: Participants
        Improved Cough|
    147
    120
        Improved Dyspnoea|
    174
    150
        Improved Pain Related|
    138
    134
        Improved Global Health Status|
    121
    96
    Notes
    [14] - RS
    [15] - RS
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Summary of Time to Deterioration in Coughing, Dyspnoea and Pain.

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    End point title
    Summary of Time to Deterioration in Coughing, Dyspnoea and Pain.
    End point description
    Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was measured with the following multi-dimensional questionnaires: the EORTC QLQ-C30. The questionnaires were assessed at the first visit of each treatment course. For each of the summary scales and items measuring cough, dyspnoea and pain, the two treatment arms were compared in terms of: Time to deterioration.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up to 28 days after the last intake of study medication.
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [16]
    397 [17]
    Units: Months
    median (confidence interval 95%)
        Time to Deterioration - Coughing|
    4.53 (2.86 to 4.93)
    3.65 (2.79 to 4.66)
        Time to Deterioration - Dyspnoea|
    2.63 (1.97 to 2.86)
    1.91 (1.87 to 2.33)
        Time to Deterioration - Pain|
    2.50 (2.00 to 2.79)
    2.37 (1.91 to 2.76)
    Notes
    [16] - RS
    [17] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to time to deterioration in coughing. Hazard ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib) from Cox proportional hazard model stratified by race.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.2562 [18]
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.89
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.72
         upper limit
    1.09
    Notes
    [18] - P-value calculated using log rank test stratified by race.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 3
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to time to Deterioration in pain. Hazard ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib) from Cox proportional hazard model stratified by race.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.869 [19]
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.99
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.82
         upper limit
    1.18
    Notes
    [19] - p-value calculated using log rank test stratified by race
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to time to deterioration in dyspnoea. Hazard ratio (Afatinib vs Erlotinib) from Cox proportional hazard model stratified by race.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0078 [20]
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.79
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.66
         upper limit
    0.94
    Notes
    [20] - P-value calculated using log rank test stratified by race.

    Secondary: Change in score over time in Coughing,Dyspnoea and Pain

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    End point title
    Change in score over time in Coughing,Dyspnoea and Pain
    End point description
    Health related quality of life (HRQoL) was measured with the following multi dimensional questionnaires: the EORTC QLQ-C30. The questionnaires were assessed at the first visit of each treatment course. For each of the summary scales and items measuring cough, dyspnoea and pain, the two treatment arms were compared in terms of change in score over time, adjusted for baseline score and race. Questionnaires have items relating to Cough, Dyspnoea and Pain. Overall Scores are transformed to a standardised scale of 0 to 100 with the larger value indicating a worse outcome. A change of (+/-) 10 points is considered to be relevant. The change in cough, dyspnea and pain will be assessed using a mixed effects growth curve model with the average profile over time for each endpoint described by a piecewise linear model (presented as post baseline in data table). Post?baseline mean is adjusted for baseline and race.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    First treatment administration up to 28 days after last intake of study medication
    End point values
    Afatinib Erlotinib
    Number of subjects analysed
    398 [21]
    397 [22]
    Units: Units on a scale
    least squares mean (standard error)
        Coughing|
    15.8 ± 2.40
    19.3 ± 2.37
        Dyspnoea|
    11.4 ± 1.83
    14.9 ± 1.85
        Pain|
    10.3 ± 2.13
    13.1 ± 2.17
    Notes
    [21] - RS
    [22] - RS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to Change in scores over time for: Coughing.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0091
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -3.5
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -6.15
         upper limit
    -0.88
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.34
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 3
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to Change in scores over time for: Pain.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0384
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -2.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -5.33
         upper limit
    -0.15
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.32
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical analysis description
    The results shown relate to Change in scores over time for: Dyspnoea.
    Comparison groups
    Afatinib v Erlotinib
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    795
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0024
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -3.5
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -5.75
         upper limit
    -1.25
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.15

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From randomisation until 28 days after the discontinuation of trial medication, up to 2071 days.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    20.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Erlotinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 150 mg film-coated tablet once daily orally, with dose reduction to 100 mg/day or 50 mg/day in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.

    Reporting group title
    Afatinib
    Reporting group description
    Patients administered 40 milligram (mg) film-coated tablet once daily orally for the first 28-day treatment course. Dose escalation to 50 mg once daily was allowed at the beginning of the second 28-day treatment course, if patients met specified safety and compliance criteria. Dose reduction to 40 mg/day (if applicable), 30 mg/day, or 20 mg/day, was required in the presence of known drug-related adverse events.?

    Serious adverse events
    Erlotinib Afatinib
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    175 / 395 (44.30%)
    174 / 392 (44.39%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    82
    89
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    1
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Adenocarcinoma of colon
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cancer pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Malignant neoplasm progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 395 (4.05%)
    23 / 392 (5.87%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 16
    0 / 23
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 10
    0 / 13
    Metastases to central nervous system
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metastases to bone
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metastases to liver
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Metastases to meninges
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neoplasm malignant
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Neoplasm progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Non-small cell lung cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Transitional cell carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tumour pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ureteric cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Arterial thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Inferior vena cava syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Orthostatic hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Superior vena cava syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    6 / 392 (1.53%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
    2 / 6
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chest discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Death
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    4 / 392 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 4
    Condition aggravated
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Device occlusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    11 / 392 (2.81%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    3 / 14
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Mucosal inflammation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Multi-organ failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Necrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Performance status decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 395 (1.01%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    1 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sudden death
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute respiratory distress syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Acute pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Acute respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atelectasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchial fistula
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 395 (1.01%)
    5 / 392 (1.28%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 6
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    30 / 395 (7.59%)
    12 / 392 (3.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 35
    2 / 12
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    Hypoxia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 395 (2.53%)
    5 / 392 (1.28%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 10
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Dyspnoea exertional
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Interstitial lung disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    4 / 392 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    3 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleurisy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleural effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 4
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia aspiration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleuritic pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumothorax
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary artery thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 395 (1.27%)
    10 / 392 (2.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    1 / 10
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Pulmonary haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Pulmonary hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary mass
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory distress
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Respiratory disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 395 (3.04%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 12
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
    Sputum increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Disorientation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood calcium increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    C-reactive protein increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood urea increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status worsened
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General physical condition abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Platelet count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatic enzyme increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    White blood cell count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Cervical vertebral fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Femoral neck fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Femur fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    4 / 392 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    1 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure congestive
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac tamponade
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardio-respiratory arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Cardiopulmonary failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 395 (1.01%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    Myocardial ischaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pericardial effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pericarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sinus tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Supraventricular tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Altered state of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Amnesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Aphasia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Brain oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Convulsion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    4 / 392 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 395 (1.01%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 4
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dysarthria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhage intracranial
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Hemiparesis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypoaesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Motor dysfunction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myoclonus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Paraparesis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Polyneuropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Somnolence
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal cord compression
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    5 / 392 (1.28%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    2 / 7
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 395 (1.27%)
    5 / 392 (1.28%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 5
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Anal fissure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Aphagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 395 (1.77%)
    18 / 392 (4.59%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    6 / 7
    17 / 19
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dysphagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric ulcer
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intestinal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal telangiectasia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Melaena
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intestinal perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 3
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oesophageal stenosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancreatic duct dilatation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Proctalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancreatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Small intestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Small intestinal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Stomatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 395 (1.27%)
    4 / 392 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 5
    3 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic function abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatitis toxic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatomegaly
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperbilirubinaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Jaundice
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acne
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dermatitis acneiform
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dermatomyositis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin lesion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute prerenal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Azotaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bladder mass
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hydronephrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Calculus ureteric
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal failure acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    9 / 392 (2.30%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    4 / 9
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary bladder polyp
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary retention
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Endocrine disorders
    Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    2 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bone pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Muscular weakness
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Neck pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Anal abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchopneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Folliculitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Endocarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatitis C
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Herpes virus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 395 (1.27%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 5
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oral fungal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peritonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 395 (4.05%)
    26 / 392 (6.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 17
    1 / 26
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    Pulmonary tuberculosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    9 / 392 (2.30%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 10
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Septic shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Cachexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 395 (1.01%)
    12 / 392 (3.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 4
    9 / 14
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 395 (0.76%)
    3 / 392 (0.77%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 3
    3 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypercalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 395 (1.52%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 6
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 395 (0.51%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    1 / 392 (0.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hyperuricaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 395 (0.00%)
    2 / 392 (0.51%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypophagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Malnutrition
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 395 (0.25%)
    0 / 392 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Erlotinib Afatinib
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    371 / 395 (93.92%)
    383 / 392 (97.70%)
    Investigations
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    51 / 395 (12.91%)
    38 / 392 (9.69%)
         occurrences all number
    51
    38
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 395 (5.32%)
    12 / 392 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    21
    12
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    41 / 395 (10.38%)
    31 / 392 (7.91%)
         occurrences all number
    44
    37
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    48 / 395 (12.15%)
    61 / 392 (15.56%)
         occurrences all number
    52
    68
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 395 (5.06%)
    14 / 392 (3.57%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    14
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    67 / 395 (16.96%)
    65 / 392 (16.58%)
         occurrences all number
    71
    69
    Mucosal inflammation
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 395 (3.54%)
    50 / 392 (12.76%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    59
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    33 / 395 (8.35%)
    32 / 392 (8.16%)
         occurrences all number
    35
    42
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    42 / 395 (10.63%)
    43 / 392 (10.97%)
         occurrences all number
    47
    46
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    158 / 395 (40.00%)
    284 / 392 (72.45%)
         occurrences all number
    283
    568
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    62 / 395 (15.70%)
    81 / 392 (20.66%)
         occurrences all number
    70
    93
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    38 / 395 (9.62%)
    48 / 392 (12.24%)
         occurrences all number
    46
    60
    Stomatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 395 (5.32%)
    54 / 392 (13.78%)
         occurrences all number
    24
    63
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    67 / 395 (16.96%)
    65 / 392 (16.58%)
         occurrences all number
    73
    69
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    69 / 395 (17.47%)
    68 / 392 (17.35%)
         occurrences all number
    74
    74
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 395 (2.53%)
    27 / 392 (6.89%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    28
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    39 / 395 (9.87%)
    44 / 392 (11.22%)
         occurrences all number
    46
    57
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 395 (5.32%)
    14 / 392 (3.57%)
         occurrences all number
    23
    14
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermatitis acneiform
         subjects affected / exposed
    56 / 395 (14.18%)
    38 / 392 (9.69%)
         occurrences all number
    57
    41
    Dry skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    47 / 395 (11.90%)
    36 / 392 (9.18%)
         occurrences all number
    47
    36
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    52 / 395 (13.16%)
    38 / 392 (9.69%)
         occurrences all number
    54
    45
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    187 / 395 (47.34%)
    196 / 392 (50.00%)
         occurrences all number
    206
    236
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 395 (4.30%)
    20 / 392 (5.10%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    21
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    23 / 395 (5.82%)
    14 / 392 (3.57%)
         occurrences all number
    24
    14
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 395 (5.06%)
    20 / 392 (5.10%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    22
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    25 / 395 (6.33%)
    22 / 392 (5.61%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    22
    Infections and infestations
    Paronychia
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 395 (4.56%)
    41 / 392 (10.46%)
         occurrences all number
    21
    44
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    100 / 395 (25.32%)
    94 / 392 (23.98%)
         occurrences all number
    108
    105

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    24 Oct 2012
    Inclusion criterion 2 was modified to state that patients intending to receive four cycles of platinum-based doublet chemotherapy but due to toxicity, and not PD, discontinued just the platinum agent after at least 2 cycles of platinum doublet therapy had been administered, were considered to have met inclusion criterion 2. Exclusion criterion 21 was added to align the criterion with the language in Section 3.3.1 of the protocol, specifying patients needed to have disease progression after completion of the first line treatment. Language describing the timing of trial team unblinding was changed to clarify that the trial team will be unblinded at the time of the aggregate data reviews of the database snapshot used for the primary Progression-free Survival (PFS) analysis. The original language stated that the trial team would remain blinded for as long as feasible. Certain medications were added to and deleted from the list of potent inhibitors and inducers of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in Appendix 10.5 of the protocol, to provide updated information and a disclosure statement was added regarding assessing medications not listed.
    24 Jun 2016
    Flow chart was updated to decrease the frequency of Electrocardiogram (ECG), Echocardiography (ECHO)/ Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan (MUGA), and imaging assessments and remove requirements for Quality of Life (QOL) assessments, collection of Health Care Resource Utilization (HCRU) data, and collection of Observation Period data. ECG and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) assessments during follow-up were only required to be performed if clinically indicated. Following the database lock for the primary analysis of Overall Survival (OS) data (cut-off 02March2015), patients would have been on treatment for more than 2 years, and therefore, sufficient vital status and health related QOL, HCRU data were collected. A more frequent ECG, ECHO/MUGA and imaging assessment was no longer considered necessary. Central imaging review and collection of vital status data were discontinued. Following the database lock for the primary analysis of OS data (cut-off 02 March 2015), there was no longer the requirement for central analysis of imaging, as the primary endpoint of Progression-free Survival (PFS) was assessed and reported. Sufficient vital status data were collected, and therefore, no longer required. Updated terminology and the reporting timeline and requirements for Serious Adverse Event (SAEs) and Adverse Event (AEs) of special interest to be consistent with updated BI reporting guidelines. Safety laboratory samples were no longer required to be sent to the central laboratory for analysis, but were analyzed locally.

    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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