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    Clinical Trial Results:
    An open-label, multi-center, efficacy and safety study of deferasirox in iron overloaded patients with nontransfusion dependent thalassemia (THETIS) Due to EudraCT system limitations, which EMA is aware of, data using 999 as data points in this record are not an accurate representation of the clinical trial results. Please use https://www.novctrd.com/CtrdWeb/home.novfor complete trial results.

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2012-000650-64
    Trial protocol
    GB   IT   GR  
    Global end of trial date
    17 Jan 2019

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    02 Aug 2019
    First version publication date
    02 Aug 2019
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CICL670E2419
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01709838
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharma, AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma, AG, +41 CICL670E2419, novartis.email@novartis.com
    Scientific contact
    Study Director, Novartis Pharma, AG, +41 CICL670E2419, novartis.email@novartis.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
    17 Jan 2019
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    17 Jan 2019
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    Assess the efficacy of deferasirox in liver iron removal after Week 52
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were also followed during the conduct of the trial.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    06 Dec 2012
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    China: 68
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Greece: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Lebanon: 20
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Thailand: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Tunisia: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Turkey: 17
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 2
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    134
    EEA total number of subjects
    10
    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)
    7
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    18
    Adults (18-64 years)
    109
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    At least 117 patients were planned to be enrolled; 134 patients were enrolled (68 Chinese and 66 non-Chinese).

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    The target population of this study was iron overloaded NTDT patients, at least ten years old. Pediatric patients were required to weigh ≥ 20 kg, to allow dosing of 5 mg/kg with one 125 mg tablet.

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

    Arms
    Arm title
    Deferasirox
    Arm description
    All patients were treated with 10mg/kg/day deferasirox with dose adjustments after 4 weeks of treatment according to baseline Liver Iron Concentration (LIC).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Deferasirox
    Investigational medicinal product code
    ICL670
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Dispersible tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    All patients were treated with 10 mg/kg/day deferasirox (4 weeks). Dose adjustments after 4 weeks of treatment according to baseline LIC to 10 mg/kg/day, 15 mg/kg/day, 20 mg/kg/day. Dose adjustments at Week 24 and approximately every 6 months thereafter according to LIC.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Deferasirox
    Started
    134
    Completed
    67
    Not completed
    67
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    3
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    21
         Physician decision
    4
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    4
         Pregnancy
    10
         Lost to follow-up
    16
         Subject/guardian decision
    8
         Protocol deviation
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox
    Reporting group description
    All patients were treated with 10mg/kg/day deferasirox with dose adjustments after 4 weeks of treatment according to baseline Liver Iron Concentration (LIC).

    Reporting group values
    Deferasirox Total
    Number of subjects
    134 134
    Age, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        <2y - <12 years
    7 7
        12y - <18 years
    18 18
        18y - < 65 years
    109 109
    Age Continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    28.0 ( 11.10 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    58 58
        Male
    76 76
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        Asian
    85 85
        Caucasian
    48 48
        Other
    1 1

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox
    Reporting group description
    All patients were treated with 10mg/kg/day deferasirox with dose adjustments after 4 weeks of treatment according to baseline Liver Iron Concentration (LIC).

    Primary: Absolute Change in Liver Iron Content (LIC) at 52 weeks from baseline

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    End point title
    Absolute Change in Liver Iron Content (LIC) at 52 weeks from baseline [1]
    End point description
    Absolute change in liver iron concentration measured by MRI from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 52 weeks
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: No statistical analysis was done, only an exploratory statistical inference was done.
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: mg Fe/g dw
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -6.68 ( 7.018 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of participants with baseline LIC>15 achieving LIC<5 mg Fe/g dw

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    End point title
    Percentage of participants with baseline LIC>15 achieving LIC<5 mg Fe/g dw
    End point description
    The percentage of participants with baseline LIC>15 mg Fe/g dw achieving an LIC <5 mg Fe/g dw during the study
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    5 years
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    51.0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to achieving LIC <5 mg Fe/g dw

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    End point title
    Time to achieving LIC <5 mg Fe/g dw
    End point description
    Time to achieving LIC <5 mg Fe/g dw for participants with baseline LIC>15 mg Fe/g dw during the study
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    5 years
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    36.3 (28.55 to 48.30)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time from target LIC of 3 mg Fe/g dw to the first LIC ≥5 mg Fe/g dw in the follow up period

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    End point title
    Time from target LIC of 3 mg Fe/g dw to the first LIC ≥5 mg Fe/g dw in the follow up period
    End point description
    Time from the target LIC <3 mg Fe/g dw to the first LIC ≥5 mg Fe/g dw in the follow-up period
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    post-baseline, up to 260 weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: days
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    27.4 (17.68 to 999)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Absolute Change in health-related outcomes using Medical Outcomes Study Form 36 (SF-36v2)

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    End point title
    Absolute Change in health-related outcomes using Medical Outcomes Study Form 36 (SF-36v2)
    End point description
    The SF-36 is a self-administered questionnaire for adults (from 18 years of age) and contains 36 items which measure: Physical functioning, Role limitation due to physical health problems, Bodily pain, General health perceptions, Vitality, Social functioning, Role limitations due to emotional problems and General mental health . The higher values indicate a better evaluation of health. Range: 0 to 100 [0 (worst possible health state measured by the questionnaire) to 100 (best possible health state)].
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 52, 104 & 156 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: scores on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Physical Functioning Week 52 (n= 89)
    -0.5 ( 5.5 )
        Physical Functioning Week 104 (n = 74)
    -0.7 ( 4.9 )
        Physical Functioning Week 156 (n = 64)
    0.6 ( 6.1 )
        Role Physical Week 52 (n= 89)
    0.9 ( 9.1 )
        Role Physical Week 104 (n = 74)
    -1.0 ( 10.2 )
        Role Physical Week 156 (n = 64)
    1.0 ( 10.9 )
        Bodily Pain Week 52 (n= 89)
    -0.0 ( 11.6 )
        Bodily Pain Week 104 (n = 74)
    -1.3 ( 10.8 )
        Bodily Pain Week 156 (n = 64)
    0.9 ( 12.2 )
        General Health Week 52 (n= 89)
    -2.3 ( 9.1 )
        General Health Pain Week 104 (n = 74)
    -1.9 ( 9.2 )
        General Health Week 156 (n = 64)
    -1.1 ( 8.6 )
        Vitality Week 52 (n= 89)
    1.1 ( 9.7 )
        Vitality Week 104 (n = 74)
    -0.2 ( 8.7 )
        Vitality Week 156 (n = 64)
    2.1 ( 9.6 )
        Social Functioning Week 52 (n = 89)
    0.9 ( 9.8 )
        Social Functioning Week 104 (n = 74)
    -1.2 ( 9.6 )
        Social Functioning Week 156 (n = 64)
    1.6 ( 10.6 )
        Role Emotional Week 52 (n = 89)
    -0.1 ( 11.3 )
        Role Emotional Week 104 (n = 74)
    -2.5 ( 12.2 )
        Role Emotional Week 156 (n = 64)
    0.7 ( 11.2 )
        Mental Health Week 52 (n = 88)
    1.5 ( 11.7 )
        Mental Health Week 104 (n = 73)
    -0.6 ( 11.4 )
        Mental Health Week 156 (n = 63)
    2.8 ( 10.9 )
        Physical Component Week 52 (n = 89)
    -0.8 ( 7.2 )
        Physical Component Week 104 (n = 74)
    -1.0 ( 7.4 )
        Physical Component Week 156 (n = 64)
    -0.1 ( 7.9 )
        Mental Component Week 52 (n = 88)
    1.1 ( 10.9 )
        Mental Component Week 104 (n = 73)
    -1.3 ( 11.1 )
        Mental Component Week 156 (n = 63)
    2.2 ( 10.8 )
        SF6D Health Utility Index Week 52 (n = 88)
    0.0 ( 0.1 )
        SF6D Health Utility Index Week 104 (n = 73)
    -0.0 ( 0.1 )
        SF6D Health Utility Index Week 156 (n = 63)
    0.0 ( 0.1 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Absolute Change in health-related outcomes using the Pediatric Quality of Life questionnaire (PedsQL™)

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    End point title
    Absolute Change in health-related outcomes using the Pediatric Quality of Life questionnaire (PedsQL™)
    End point description
    The PedsQL™ is a modular approach to measuring health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children and adolescents. The 23-item PedsQL™ Generic Core Scales encompass the essential core domains for pediatric HRQOL measurement: 1) Physical Functioning (8 items), 2) Emotional Functioning (5 items), 3) Social Functioning (5 items), and 4) School Functioning (5 items). The Generic Core Scales are designed to enable comparisons across patient and healthy populations. The higher values indicate a better evaluation of health. Range: 0 to 100 [0 (worst possible health state measured by the questionnaire) to 100 (best possible health state)].
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 52, 104 & 156 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: scores on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Physical Functioning - Teenager Wk 52 (n=15)
    2.3 ( 13.7 )
        Physical Functioning - Teenager Wk 104 (n=13)
    1.0 ( 19.3 )
        Physical Functioning - Teenager Wk 156 (n=11)
    -0.9 ( 15.4 )
        Emotional Functioning - Teenager Wk 52 (n=15)
    0.7 ( 17.8 )
        Emotional Functioning - Teenager Wk 14 (n=13)
    3.1 ( 27.6 )
        Emotional Functioning - Teenager Wk 156 (n=11)
    10.9 ( 25.9 )
        Social Functioning - Teenager Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -9.3 ( 17.5 )
        Social Functioning - Teenager Wk 104 (n= 13)
    -10.0 ( 17.8 )
        Social Functioning - Teenager Wk 156 (n= 11)
    -5.0 ( 20.1 )
        School Functioning - Teenager Wk 52 (n= 14)
    0.7 ( 12.4 )
        School Functioning - Teenager Wk 104 (n= 12)
    -3.8 ( 16.4 )
        School Functioning - Teenager Wk 156 (n= 10)
    1.0 ( 21.4 )
        Physical Health - Teenager Wk 52 (n= 15)
    2.3 ( 13.7 )
        Physical Health - Teenager Wk 104 (n= 13)
    1.0 ( 19.3 )
        Physical Health - Teenager Wk 156 (n= 11)
    -0.9 ( 15.4 )
        Psychosocial Health - Teenager Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -3.3 ( 13.0 )
        Psychosocial Health - Teenager Wk 104 (n= 13)
    -4.0 ( 16.9 )
        Psycholosocial Health - Teenager Wk 156 (n= 11)
    2.0 ( 19.1 )
        Total Score - Teenager Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -1.0 ( 10.6 )
        Total Score - Teenager Wk 104 (n= 13)
    -1.9 ( 14.4 )
        Total Score - Teenager Wk 156 (n= 11)
    1.2 ( 15.8 )
        Physical Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n=15)
    -2.9 ( 19.0 )
        Physical Functioning - Parent Wk 104 (n=13)
    0.0 ( 18.6 )
        Physical Functioning - Parent Wk 156 (n=10)
    -0.3 ( 15.6 )
        Emotional Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -8.7 ( 19.1 )
        Emotional Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n= 13)
    -3.8 ( 20.8 )
        Emotional Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n= 10)
    2.0 ( 20.6 )
        Social Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -3.7 ( 15.5 )
        Social Functioning - Parent Wk 102 (n= 13)
    -4.6 ( 18.0 )
        Social Functioning - Parent Wk 156 (n= 10)
    -6.0 ( 20.9 )
        School Functioning - Parent Wk 52 (n= 14)
    -3.6 ( 20.6 )
        School Functioning - Parent Wk 102 (n= 12)
    0.0 ( 11.7 )
        School Functioning - Parent Wk 156 (n= 9)
    -0.6 ( 21.1 )
        Physical Health - Parent Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -2.9 ( 19.0 )
        Physical Health - Parent Wk 102 (n= 13)
    0.0 ( 18.6 )
        Physical Health - Parent Wk 156 (n= 10)
    -0.3 ( 15.6 )
        Psychosocial Health - Parent Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -5.5 ( 15.0 )
        Psychosocial Health - Parent Wk 104 (n= 13)
    -3.2 ( 12.3 )
        Psychosocial Health - Parent Wk 156 (n= 10)
    -1.8 ( 14.1 )
        Total Score - Parent Wk 52 (n= 15)
    -4.6 ( 14.8 )
        Total Score - Parent Wk 104 (n= 13)
    -1.9 ( 12.0 )
        Total Score - Parent Wk 156 (n= 10)
    -1.1 ( 12.9 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Absolute change in LIC from baseline over time

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    End point title
    Absolute change in LIC from baseline over time
    End point description
    Absolute change in serum ferritin from baseline over time up to 260 weeks
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    24, 52, 76, 104, 128, 156, 180, 208, 232, 260 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: mg Fe/g dw
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Week 24 (n= 126)
    -3.67 ( 3.778 )
        Week 52 (n= 118)
    -7.02 ( 7.132 )
        Week 76 (n= 107)
    -8.93 ( 8.922 )
        Week 104 (n= 100)
    -9.63 ( 9.474 )
        Week 128 (n= 95)
    -10.03 ( 9.445 )
        Week 156 (n= 92)
    -10.20 ( 9.746 )
        Week 180 (n= 86)
    -9.94 ( 9.838 )
        Week 208 (n= 81)
    -10.04 ( 10.010 )
        Week 232 (n= 66)
    -10.58 ( 10.045 )
        Week 260 (n= 66)
    -10.57 ( 10.366 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Serum Ferritin (SF) vs LIC at baseline and EOS (Week 260 + 30 days follow-up)

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    End point title
    Serum Ferritin (SF) vs LIC at baseline and EOS (Week 260 + 30 days follow-up)
    End point description
    Correlation between serum ferritin and LIC is assessed using scatter plots with pearson correlation coefficient and simple linear model Absolute change in liver iron concentration measured by MRI from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment by underlying NTDT syndrome
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, End of Study (EOS): Week 260 + 30 days follow up
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: correlation (r)
    number (not applicable)
        At Baseline
    0.730
        Change from Baseline at EOS
    0.740
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Absolute Change in LIC from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment by underlying Non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndrome

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    End point title
    Absolute Change in LIC from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment by underlying Non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT) syndrome
    End point description
    Absolute change in liver iron concentration measured by MRI from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment by underlying NTDT syndrome. The 4 underlying disease types: Beta-thalassemia intermedia (N =69), HbE beta-thalassemia (N = 24), Alpha-thalassemia intermedia (HbH disease) (N = 40), Other, specify (N = 1)
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 52 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: mg Fe/g dw
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Beta-thalassemia intermedia (n = 65)
    -6.11 ( 6.481 )
        HbE beta-thalassemia (n = 23)
    -6.18 ( 7.572 )
        Alpha-thalassemia intermedia (HbH disease) (n= 38)
    -7.97 ( 7.652 )
        Other, specify (n = 1)
    -6.00 ( 999 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Absolute Change in Serum Ferritin from baseline after 52 weeks

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    End point title
    Absolute Change in Serum Ferritin from baseline after 52 weeks
    End point description
    Absolute change in serum ferritin from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, 52 weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    134
    Units: ng/mL
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -494.64 ( 760.782 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PK parameters: AUCtau

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    End point title
    PK parameters: AUCtau
    End point description
    The pharmacokinetic parameter, AUCtau was determined using non-compartmental method(s) for deferasirox and its iron complex. AUC=area under the concentration-time curve during a dosing interval at steady state (amount × time × volume).
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    4 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: hr*umol/L
        geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
    678.2 ( 61.9 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PK parameters: Cmax

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    End point title
    PK parameters: Cmax
    End point description
    The pharmacokinetic parameter, Cmax, was determined using non-compartmental method(s) for deferasirox and its iron complex. Cmax (maximum/peak plasma drug concentration after drug administration)=amount × volume
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    4 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: umol/L
        geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
    53.367 ( 60.960 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: PK parameters: Tmax

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    End point title
    PK parameters: Tmax
    End point description
    The pharmacokinetic parameter, Tmax, may be determined using non-compartmental method(s) for deferasirox and its iron complex. Tmax=time to reach maximum/peak concentration following drug administration.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    4 Weeks
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: hr
        geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
    2.5131 ( 33.9321 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) deferasirox concentrations

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    End point title
    Plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) deferasirox concentrations
    End point description
    Blood samples for PK evaluation were collected for a sub-group of patients. The patient had to have been on treatment without dose adjustment or treatment interruption (for any reason) for at least 4 consecutive days prior to scheduled PK sampling visit. If there was a dosage change or interruption within 4 days of the visit, no PK blood samples was collected, and an appropriate comment had to be made on the PK CRF page.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    4 Weeks: pre-dose (0hr), 2hr & 4hr post-dose
    End point values
    Deferasirox
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: hr*umol/L
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        4 weeks: 0hr pre-dose
    6.513 ( 75.891 )
        4 weeks: 2hr post-dose
    48.556 ( 58.006 )
        4 weeks: 4hr post-dose
    44.652 ( 69.392 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse events and serious adverse events were collected for the maximum actual duration of treatment exposure and follow up for a participant per the protocol for approximately 63.2 months.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Consistent with EudraCT disclosure specifications, Novartis has reported under the Serious adverse events field “number of deaths resulting from adverse events” all those deaths, resulting from serious adverse events that are deemed to be causally related to treatment by the investigator.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    21.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Chinese
    Reporting group description
    This group was comprised of Chinese participants only

    Reporting group title
    All Patients
    Reporting group description
    This group was comprised of all patients: Chinese and non-Chinese participants

    Reporting group title
    Non-Chinese
    Reporting group description
    This group was comprised of non-Chinese participants only

    Serious adverse events
    Chinese All Patients Non-Chinese
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 68 (22.06%)
    45 / 134 (33.58%)
    30 / 66 (45.45%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    2
    2
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Hepatocellular carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    2 / 66 (3.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Generalised oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Malaise
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    3 / 134 (2.24%)
    3 / 66 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Bronchospasm
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Compression fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Limb injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin laceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal compression fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Upper limb fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Sinus tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    6 / 134 (4.48%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 6
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Extramedullary haemopoiesis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    2 / 66 (3.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemolysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemolytic anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypersplenism
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Splenomegaly
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Cataract
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    2 / 66 (3.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Enteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Inguinal hernia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancreatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peptic ulcer
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Biliary colic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cholecystitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cholecystitis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cholelithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    3 / 66 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 4
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatic fibrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Jaundice
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Osteoporosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal osteoarthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tendonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Epididymitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 4
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lung infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    2 / 134 (1.49%)
    2 / 66 (3.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pharyngotonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 68 (4.41%)
    7 / 134 (5.22%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 9
    0 / 5
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Pyelonephritis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    3 / 134 (2.24%)
    3 / 66 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Varicella
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    1 / 134 (0.75%)
    0 / 66 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Chinese All Patients Non-Chinese
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 68 (38.24%)
    84 / 134 (62.69%)
    58 / 66 (87.88%)
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    4
    Platelet count increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 68 (19.12%)
    14 / 134 (10.45%)
    1 / 66 (1.52%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    16
    1
    Urine protein/creatinine ratio increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    6 / 134 (4.48%)
    6 / 66 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    8 / 134 (5.97%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    10
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    27 / 134 (20.15%)
    27 / 66 (40.91%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    84
    84
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    5
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    13 / 134 (9.70%)
    12 / 66 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    24
    23
    Influenza like illness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    7 / 134 (5.22%)
    7 / 66 (10.61%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 68 (4.41%)
    17 / 134 (12.69%)
    14 / 66 (21.21%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    33
    30
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    7 / 134 (5.22%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    7
    5
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    15 / 134 (11.19%)
    15 / 66 (22.73%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    40
    40
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    9 / 134 (6.72%)
    9 / 66 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    12
    12
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    5
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    20 / 134 (14.93%)
    19 / 66 (28.79%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    58
    57
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    6
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    12 / 134 (8.96%)
    10 / 66 (15.15%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    20
    18
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    7 / 134 (5.22%)
    7 / 66 (10.61%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    10
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    12 / 134 (8.96%)
    11 / 66 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    18
    17
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholelithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    7 / 134 (5.22%)
    6 / 66 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    6
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    8 / 134 (5.97%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    8
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    6 / 134 (4.48%)
    6 / 66 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    6
    Nasal congestion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    11 / 134 (8.21%)
    11 / 66 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    16
    16
    Oropharyngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    16 / 134 (11.94%)
    16 / 66 (24.24%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    31
    31
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    8 / 134 (5.97%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    11
    11
    Pulmonary hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    5
    Rhinorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    6
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    4
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    9
    9
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Dysuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    4
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    8 / 134 (5.97%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    11
    11
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    16 / 134 (11.94%)
    16 / 66 (24.24%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    16
    16
    Flank pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    4
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    10 / 134 (7.46%)
    10 / 66 (15.15%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    13
    13
    Osteoporosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    4
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    6 / 134 (4.48%)
    6 / 66 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    Infections and infestations
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    5 / 134 (3.73%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    6
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    10 / 134 (7.46%)
    9 / 66 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    19
    18
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    11 / 134 (8.21%)
    11 / 66 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    14
    14
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    11 / 134 (8.21%)
    11 / 66 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    17
    17
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    12 / 134 (8.96%)
    12 / 66 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    21
    21
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 68 (10.29%)
    34 / 134 (25.37%)
    27 / 66 (40.91%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    68
    60
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 68 (2.94%)
    10 / 134 (7.46%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    11
    9
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyperphosphataemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    8 / 134 (5.97%)
    8 / 66 (12.12%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    10
    Hyperuricaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 68 (1.47%)
    6 / 134 (4.48%)
    5 / 66 (7.58%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    6
    Vitamin D deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 68 (0.00%)
    4 / 134 (2.99%)
    4 / 66 (6.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    4

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    14 Jun 2013
    Amendment 1, issued after the inclusion of 35 patients, introduced the following changes: Extended study duration up to five years, as the previous study generated limited long-term data; Secondary objectives were added to assess the efficacy of treatment in patients with very high LIC, and in those who need re-treatment after reaching the target LIC during the study, to reflect the extended study duration; Added interruption of treatment when SF< 300 ng/mL based on safety data from another study, and in accordance with the label recommendation of deferasirox treatment interruption in NTDT patients with iron overload; Dose adjustments based on LIC were modified for clarification and the extended study duration; The analysis of serum transaminases, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase were added to the schedule of assessments, per recommended safety monitoring. The schedule of assessments was modified for the extended study duration; Clarifications regarding sample handling, ocular and auditory examination details, and new pregnancy language were included.
    04 Sep 2014
    Amendment 2, issued after closure of study recruitment and 134 patients enrolled. Following changes were made in alignment with the approved deferasirox prescribing information: Provided guidance on treating patients with moderate hepatic impairment and immediate discontinuation if Stevens-Johnson syndrome or severe hepatic impairment occurs; Changed the "highly effective" contraception methods to "effective". The former was inadvertently introduced into protocol Amendment 1; Added additional guidance regarding treatment discontinuation of patients with creatinine clearance< 40 mL/min or serum creatinine> 2×ULN, and caution should be used in patients with creatinine clearance between 40 to < 60 mL/min; Added additional guidance regarding the concomitant administration of deferasirox with CYP1A2 substrates. Vitamin C was moved from the prohibited concomitant medication category to drugs that should be administered with caution; Criteria for patient withdrawal, definition of the end of study, the maximum recommended restart dose and visit schedules were clarified; this amendment also clarified the timing of the two analyses of this study. A CSR was written based on the 1-year analysis (report date 12-Jun-2015); this final CSR is based on the final analysis at the end of the study, after 5 years of follow up

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

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