E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
subjects with inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Blood and lymphatic diseases [C15] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 14.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10068739 |
E.1.2 | Term | Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004855 |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
The primary objective is the long-term safety and tolerability of ambrisentan in the CTEPH population (see Safety).
Safety assessments
Adverse Events;
Serious Adverse Events;
Clinical laboratory parameters (including liver safety and haematological parameters);
Physical examination (including jugular venous pressure, liver size, peripheral oedema, ascites and signs of deep vein thrombosis);
Vital Signs (including body mass index at the entry visit only);
The time to change in dose of ambrisentan or other targeted PAH therapeutic agents (prostanoids, PDE-5 inhibitors) due to tolerability issues (e.g. adverse events). |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Efficacy assessments
6 minute walking distance (6MWD) test evaluated every three months;
WHO functional class every three months;
Borg CR10 Scale (BCR10S) immediately following exercise, every three months;
Clinical worsening of CTEPH as defined by the time from randomization to the first occurrence of
Death
lung transplantation
hospitalization for worsening CTEPH
atrial septostomy
addition parenteral prostanois
appearance of two or more CTEPH worsening events*] (TTCW);
For further information please view section 2.2.1 of the protocol |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
Subjects eligible for enrolment in the study must meet all of the following criteria:
Have been randomized to the protocol for AMB115811 and have met one of the following:
a) Completed the Week 16 visit in AMB115811;
b) Prematurely withdrew from AMB115811 for whatever reason*
*where IP has been stopped due to safety or efficacy reasons, the subject may still
enter into the open label study regardless of what treatment they are receiving (other treatments will not be supplied by the sponsor) but will not be permitted to receive IP.
Subject is able and willing to give written informed consent. As part of the consent, female subjects of childbearing potential will be informed of the risk of teratogenicity and will need to be counselled in a developmentally appropriate manner on the importance of pregnancy prevention; and male subjects will need to be informed of potential risk of testicular tubular atrophy and aspermia.
Specific information regarding warnings, precautions, contraindications, adverse events, and other pertinent information on the GSK investigational product or other study
treatment that may impact subject eligibility is provided in the Investigators Brochure and product label for PAH indication.
Deviations from inclusion criteria are not allowed because they can potentially jeopardize the scientific integrity of the study, regulatory acceptability or subject safety. Therefore,
adherence to the criteria as specified in the protocol is essential.
French subjects: In France, a subject will be eligible for inclusion in this study only if either affiliated to or a beneficiary of a social security category.
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
Exclusion from IP
Subjects meeting any of the following criteria must not receive ambrisentan, however may still be followed-up as part of the study and be treated according to best clinical practice as decided by the investigator:
1. Subject has a known hypersensitivity to the Investigational Products, the metabolites, or formulation excipients
2. Female subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding or no-longer agree to comply with using effective contraception as defined in Appendix 2
3. Subjects with ALT and/or AST ≥ 3xULN
4. Subjects with bilirubin ≥ 2xULN (>35% direct bilirubin)
5. Subjects with severe renal impairment (estimated creatinine clearance <30 mL/min assessed within the previous 45 days) at the point of transition from Study AMB115811
6. Subject has moderate - severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B-C with or without cirrhosis) at the point of transition from study AMB115811
7. Subject with clinically significant fluid retention in the opinion of the investigator
8. Subject with clinically significant anemia in the opinion of the investigator
9. Subjects who are to enter another clinical trial or be treated with another investigational product after exiting Study AMB115811.
Deviations from exclusion criteria are not allowed because they can potentially jeopardize the scientific integrity of the study, regulatory acceptability or subject safety. Therefore, adherence to the criteria as specified in the protocol is essential. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary objective is the long-term safety and tolerability of ambrisentan in the CTEPH population. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Entry in the study, monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months and follow-up visits |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Efficacy
• The change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits in the 6 minute walking distance (6MWD) test evaluated every three months;
• The change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits in WHO functional class every three months;
• The change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits in Borg CR10 Scale (BCR10S) immediately following exercise, every three months;
• Clinical worsening of CTEPH as defined by the time from randomization to the first occurrence of
• Death
• lung transplantation
• hospitalization for worsening CTEPH
• atrial septostomy
• addition of parenteral prostanoids
• appearance of two or more CTEPH worsening events*;
*Worsening events to consider:
1. A decrease from baseline of at least 20 percent in the distance walked during the six-minute walk test;
2. An increase of one or more WHO Functional Class;
3. Worsening right ventricular failure (e.g., as indicated by increased jugular venous pressure, new/worsening hepatomegaly, ascites, or peripheral edema);
4. Rapidly progressing cardiogenic, hepatic, or renal failure;
5. Refractory systolic hypotension (systolic blood pressure less than 85 mmHg).
Clinical Worsening events will be independently adjudicated.
• The time to addition of another targeted PAH therapeutic agents (prostanoids, PDE-5 inhibitors) due to the following reasons:
- Deterioration of clinical condition;
- Lack of beneficial effect with previous therapy (not reaching set treatment goals);
• The time to change in dose of ambrisentan or other targeted PAH therapeutic agents (prostanoids, PDE-5 inhibitors) due to deterioration of clinical condition;
• The change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits in Subject Global Assessment every three months using the Short Form 36 Health
Survey (SF-36)
• Change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-Pro BNP) concentration every three months.
Other
• The change from Study AMB115811 baseline and week 16 visits cardiopulmonary hemodynamic assessments data in subjects in whom hemodynamic data is considered part of the standard of care
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Monthly, every 3 months, every 6 months and follow-up visits |
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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 | No |
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 | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | No |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 1 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
| Yes |
E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | No |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 31 |
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 |
Argentina |
Austria |
Brazil |
Canada |
China |
Czech Republic |
France |
Germany |
Italy |
Japan |
Korea, Republic of |
Mexico |
Netherlands |
Russian Federation |
Spain |
United Kingdom |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
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 | 5 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 10 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 5 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 10 |