E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Post-Stroke Lower Limb Spasticity |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 16.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10042244 |
E.1.2 | Term | Stroke |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004852 |
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E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 16.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10024132 |
E.1.2 | Term | Leg spasticity |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004852 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single treatment of BOTOX (300 units (U) plus optional dose up to 100 U) in the treatment of adult post-stroke lower limb spasticity involving the ankle plantar flexors |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. male or female, ≥18 to ≤ 85 years of age at the screening visit 2. patients who are diagnosed with post-stroke lower limb spasticity present with equinus (plantar flexion of the ankle) or equinovarus deformity, with the most recent stroke occurring at least 3 months prior to the screening visit 3. a minimum body weight of 50 kg at the screening visit 4. written informed consent has been obtained 5. written documentation has been obtained in accordance with the relevant country and local privacy requirements, where applicable (e.g. Written Authorization for Use and Release of Health and Research Study Information (United States [US] sites) and written Data Protection consent (European Union [EU] sites). 6. MAS-B score of ≥ 3 in the ankle plantar flexors at both screening and day 1 visits 7. botulinum toxin treatment-naïve or if previously treated with botulinum toxin of any serotype: - ≥ 20 weeks prior to the day 1 visit if treated for spasticity of the study limb, or - ≥ 12 weeks prior to the day 1 visit if treated for an indication other than spasticity of the study limb 8. acceptable clinical laboratory results at screening at the investigator’s discretion 9. for females of childbearing potential, a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and on the day 1 visit 10. patients who are on spasmolytic medications or muscle relaxants (eg, oral baclofen, tizanidine, dantrolene, scopolamine [oral or patch], vigabatrin, or benzodiazepine therapy) must be on a stable dose and regimen for at least 2 months prior to the day 1 visit 11. patients who are on anti-epileptic medications must be on a stable dose and regimen for at least 1 month prior to the day 1 visit |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. patients with spasticity in the contralateral leg that requires treatment 2. presence of fixed contractures of the ankle (absence of range of motion) in the study leg 3. profound atrophy of the muscles to be injected at the investigator’s discretion 4. previous surgical intervention, phenol block, ethanol block, or muscle afferent block: a) prior to screening for the treatment of spasticity in the study limb for muscles eligible for double-blind treatment, or b) within 6 months prior to screening for any other muscles in the upper or lower limbs 5. casting of the study limb within 6 months prior to the screening visit and/or plans to cast the study limb during the double-blind phase of the study 6. treatment modalities in the study limb, including ultrasound therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, or acupuncture within 1 month of the day 1 visit or planned during the double-blind phase of the study 7.etiology other than stroke contributing to lower limb spasticity (eg, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury) 8. infection of local skin, soft tissue, and joint in the areas to be injected or patients at a high risk of infection (eg, under immunosuppression treatments) 9. history of severe, progressive, or current unstable medical conditions as determined by medical history, physical examination and /or laboratory tests 10. patients with presence or history of aspiration pneumonia, recurrent lower respiratory tract infections, or compromised respiratory function per investigator’s clinical judgment 11. patients with an active malignancy of any type or a history of malignancy within the last 5 years (except basal cell carcinoma of the skin or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin with clean margins that has been excised at least 12 weeks prior to screening) 12. history of substance abuse or dependence within 12 months prior to the screening visit, excluding nicotine and caffeine 13. known allergy or sensitivity to the study medication(s) or its components 14. nonambulatory patients defined as patients not able to perform the 10 meter walking test independently with or without assistive device 15. females who are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy during the study period 16. females of childbearing potential, not using a reliable means of contraception [See protocol Section 4.5.1.1 for definition of acceptable methods of contraception] 17. current enrollment in an investigational drug, nonpharmacological treatment or interventional device study or participation in such a study within 30 days prior to the screening visit 18. any medical or neurological condition that may put the patient at increased risk with exposure to BOTOX, including diagnosed myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or any other significant diseases or concomitant medications that might interfere with neuromuscular function 19. Patient has a condition, is planning a surgery requiring general anesthesia during the study, or is in a situation which in the investigator's opinion may put the patient at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the patient's participation in the study. 20. Patients on intrathecal baclofen pump 21. Physical therapy (physiotherapy) or use of static or dynamic splints including dynamic ankle foot orthosis (AFO), in the study limb that is initiated less than 14 days prior to the day 1 visit or that is expected to change during the double-blind phase of the study. Physical therapy or splint use including AFO is allowed to be changed or initiated during the open-label phase. 22. Patients with a MRC muscle strength score of ≤ 3 in any of the muscles measured in the contralateral leg at the screening visit 23. Previous surgery of the study limb that in the investigators opinion, either significantly impairs motor function, will make outcome measures unreliable, or will confound efficacy results of the study 24. Patients who have a significant risk of suicide, defined as a "yes" answer to one or both of the following questions on the C-SSRS, either at the screening visit (when assessing the prior 12 months) or at the day 1 visit (when assessing the time since the screening visit): a) Questions 4 or 5 on the suicidal ideation section b) Any questions on any item in the suicidal behavior section |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Primary efficacy measure is MAS-B score for the ankle plantor flexors and CGI by Physician (analysis as a co-primary efficacy measure is for US FDA only) |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Every clinic visit MAS-B will be performed by the investigator |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Secondary measures: • Clinical Global Impression of Change CGI by Physician • MAS-B for optional muscles (flexor digitorum longus, flexor digitorum brevis, flexor hallucis longus, extensor hallucis, and rectus femoris) in a subset of patients who receive study treatment in the optional muscles • Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) by Physician and Patient • Pain Scale (11-point numeric rating scale) |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Assessments are done during the study visits: CGI - visits at week 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, open label treatments day 1 visits and week 6 visits, exit visit; MAS-B for optional muscles - at every clinic visit; GAS - visits at week 8, 12, open label treatments day 1 and week 6 visits, exit visit; Pain Scale - visits at day 1, week 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, open label treatments day 1 and week 6, exit visit
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | Yes |
E.8.1.7.1 | Other trial design description |
open label phase after the double-blinded phase |
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E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 8 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 39 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
Canada |
Czech Republic |
Germany |
Hungary |
Korea, Republic of |
Poland |
Russian Federation |
United Kingdom |
United States |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 3 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 2 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 3 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 2 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |