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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A phase II trial of Cyclosporin A in Early Adverse Risk CLL

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2012-002795-13
    Trial protocol
    GB  
    Global end of trial date
    04 Apr 2016

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    20 Apr 2017
    First version publication date
    20 Apr 2017
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    RG_12-129
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    ISRCTN61297219
    US NCT number
    -
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    University of Birmingham
    Sponsor organisation address
    Cancer Research Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, United Kingdom, B15 2TT
    Public contact
    Yolande Jefferson, University of Birmingham, 0044 1214159179, y.c.jefferson@bham.ac.uk
    Scientific contact
    Yolande Jefferson, University of Birmingham, 0044 1214159179, y.c.jefferson@bham.ac.uk
    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
    06 Apr 2016
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    03 Nov 2014
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    04 Apr 2016
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To investigate the effects of CsA on tumour kinetics in patients with CLL.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study protocol involves more visits to hospital than would usually be required and also extra blood tests than would be performed in standard clinical care. The risks of these extra tests are minimal and these are routine procedures. It is possible that treatment with Ciclosporin (CsA) may improve patient outcome. All patients will benefit from close monitoring during the trial period. As with all medications, treatment with Ciclosporin (CsA) has potential side effects of which all trial staff and patients are fully informed.
    Background therapy
    The only treatment provided in the study is Ciclosporine (CsA).
    Evidence for comparator
    Not available.
    Actual start date of recruitment
    15 Oct 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
    United Kingdom: 5
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    5
    EEA total number of subjects
    5
    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)
    3
    From 65 to 84 years
    2
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Trial Open to Recruitment: 29-Apr-2013 First Patient Registered: 05-Aug-2013 Last Patient Last Visit: 03-Nov-2014

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    N/A: No screening assessments involved. Please refer to the protocol for the eligibility criteria.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Early Phase II (Overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Non-randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    N/A

    Arms
    Arm title
    Treatment
    Arm description
    Patients who commenced Cyclosporin A Treatment
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Cyclosporin A
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Ciclosporine; CsA
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Treatment will commence at week 5 of Cycle 1. CsA will be started at a dose of 5mg/kg/day to be taken orally in two divided doses.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Treatment
    Started
    5
    Completed
    4
    Not completed
    1
         incidental finding of atrial fibrillation
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Early Phase II (Overall period)
    Reporting group description
    This group contains the full number of patients that took part in the phase II part of the study.

    Reporting group values
    Early Phase II (Overall period) Total
    Number of subjects
    5 5
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    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)
    0
        From 65-84 years
    0
        85 years and over
    0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    64.8 (55.68241 to 72.09309) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    0 0
        Male
    5 5
    Spleen
    Units: Subjects
        Palpable
    0 0
        Not Palpable
    5 5
        Not preformed
    0 0
        Unknown
    0 0
    Liver
    Units: Subjects
        Palpable
    0 0
        Not palpable
    5 5
        Not performed
    0 0
        Unknown
    0 0
    Lymph Nodes
    Units: Subjects
        Palpable
    0 0
        Not palable
    5 5
        Not performed
    0 0
        Unknown
    0 0
    CLL Stage
    Units: Subjects
        Stage A
    5 5
        Stage B
    0 0
    ECG status
    Units: Subjects
        Normal
    4 4
        Abnormal
    1 1
    Previous CLL
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    1 1
        No
    4 4
    Previous treatment for CLL
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    1 1
        No
    4 4
    Positive cells
    This was done in 4 patients
    Units: 2-40
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    19 (8 to 55.5) -
    Haemoglobin
    Units: 180
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    138 (134 to 146) -
    Platelets 109/L
    Units: 200
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    185 (143 to 228) -
    White blood cell
    Units: 130
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    44.7 (34.8 to 45) -
    Neutrophils
    Units: 2-40
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    4.5 (4.5 to 4.5) -
    Lymphocytes
    Units: 10
        median (inter-quartile range (Q1-Q3))
    38.5 (29.6 to 41) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Treatment
    Reporting group description
    Patients who commenced Cyclosporin A Treatment

    Primary: Change in proliferation rate of CLL cells after 4 weeks

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    End point title
    Change in proliferation rate of CLL cells after 4 weeks [1]
    End point description
    The number and proportion of patients achieving a positive reduction defined as at least a 50% reduction in proliferation rate after 4 weeks of CsA will be reported as a proportion of the number of patients recruited.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    after 4 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 formal statistical analysis was conducted only descriptive analysis were performed
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    Units: 2-40
        Complete Response
    0
        Partial Response
    0
        Stable Disease
    4
        Progressed disease
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change in proliferation rate of CLL cells after 4 weeks

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    End point title
    Change in proliferation rate of CLL cells after 4 weeks [2]
    End point description
    The mean reduction in proliferation rates after 4 weeks of CsA therapy will be reported with 95% confidence interval.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    after 4 weeks
    Notes
    [2] - 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 formal statistical analysis was conducted only descriptive analysis were performed
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    4
    Units: 2-40
        arithmetic mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -0.049 (-0.268 to 0.169)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Rate of loss of labelled CLL cells from the circulation with CsA therapy

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    End point title
    Rate of loss of labelled CLL cells from the circulation with CsA therapy
    End point description
    Rate of loss of labelled CLL cells from the circulation with CsA therapy
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Full treatment period ( up to 6 months)
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    Units: absolute figure
    arithmetic mean (confidence interval 95%)
        Cycle 0
    2.02 (-4.42 to 8.46)
        Cycle 1
    2.16 (-1.62 to 5.93)
        Cycle 2
    0.36 (-0.38 to 1.1)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Spontaneous intra-patient variation in the proliferation, release and loss of CLL cells from the circulation.

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    End point title
    Spontaneous intra-patient variation in the proliferation, release and loss of CLL cells from the circulation.
    End point description
    Spontaneous intra-patient variation in the proliferation, release and loss of CLL cells from the circulation. 
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Full treatment period ( up to 6 months)
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    Units: absolute figure
    arithmetic mean (confidence interval 95%)
        cycle 0
    0.491 (-0.02 to 1)
        cycle 1
    0.244 (0.08 to 0.4)
        cycle 2
    0.254 (-0.01 to 0.5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time to maximum release of labelled CLL cells into the circulation with CsA therapy.

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    End point title
    Time to maximum release of labelled CLL cells into the circulation with CsA therapy.
    End point description
    Time to maximum release of labelled CLL cells into the circulation with CsA therapy.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Full treatment period ( up to 6 months)
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    Units: days
    arithmetic mean (confidence interval 95%)
        Cycle 0
    16.5 (2.17 to 30.82)
        Cycle 1
    9.2 (-3.98 to 22.38)
        Cycle 2
    7.25 (-0.256 to 14.76)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Toxicity of CsA in patients with CLL (toxicities will be measured and graded according to CTCAE criteria v4)

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    End point title
    Toxicity of CsA in patients with CLL (toxicities will be measured and graded according to CTCAE criteria v4)
    End point description
    Toxicity of CsA in patients with CLL (toxicities will be measured and graded according to CTCAE criteria v4) These are all described cleared in the adverse event breakdown section
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Full treatment period ( up to 6 months)
    End point values
    Treatment
    Number of subjects analysed
    5
    Units: distinct values
    5
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Details of all AEs (as stipulated in the trial protocol) will be documented and reported from the date of registration until 30 days after the administration of the last treatment.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    CTCAE
    Dictionary version
    4.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Treatment
    Reporting group description
    All patients who started the CsA treatment.

    Serious adverse events
    Treatment
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Cardiac disorders
    Myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Treatment
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 5 (100.00%)
    Vascular disorders
    Flushing
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 5 (40.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 5 (60.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Localised oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Flu like symptoms
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Investigations
    Alkaline phosphatase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 5 (60.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    High neutrophils
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    High lymphocytes
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    High WBC
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Cardiac disorders
    Myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 5 (100.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Memory impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Tremor
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Paresthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Lymph node pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    High MCH
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Low RBC
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Blood bilirubin increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Tinnitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Eye disorders
    Flashing lights
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 5 (80.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Oral dysethesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Diarrhea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Hyperhidrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 5 (40.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Sensitive hands and feet
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Warm palms
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 5 (60.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Muscle weakness lower limb
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Infections and infestations
    EBV reactivation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    ear infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypomagnesmia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 5 (40.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    21 Nov 2012
    Following initial application to the MHRA, a change was requested by the ethics committee to the protocol in order to obtain approval. It was requested that a statement was added so that it was clear that in the event of pregnancy, the patient must stop trial treatment. The protocol was therefore updated to version 2.0 and a change made to the patient information sheet to clarify patients must stop study treatment in the event of pregnancy.
    29 Jul 2013
    Cycle 1 now optional- Update to protocol, PIS and GP letter to reflect change Update to exclusion criteria- the following exclusion criteria: Complex cytogenetics: Two or more abnormalities detected by FISH and/or conventional cytogenetics. We initially excluded patients with complex cytogenetics based on the fact that the disease is less likely to be dependent on the microenvironment in this cohort. However, it transpires that the first two patients screened with clinically very stable disease, previously thought to be good candidates for this trial had complex cytogenetics. Therefore, we now believe that we misjudged the affect that this exclusion criterion would have on patient selection, and as it is leading to the exclusion of otherwise suitable candidates we no longer feel that it is an appropriate selection condition. The Patient Information Sheet has been updated to clarify that the first of the three labelling cycles is now optional. More detail has been added to explain which are compulsory parts of the study and which parts are optional. Also, a schema has also been added to help the patient visualise the treatment schedule and understand what the trial will involve for them. In addition, we have clarified the section relating to patient samples. This is to highlight that although no new samples will be taken from a patient if they withdraw from the study, samples previously taken will be retained for future ethically approved projects. Correction of typo to PIS and Consent Form post acceptance
    07 May 2014
    New day 56 sample- The protocol has been updated to include a further sample at the end of each cycle. In practical terms this means drawing an extra 1ml of blood when the patient attends clinic on Day 0 for cycle 1 and for cycle 2 and an extra 5ml of blood at an extra visit on day 56 of cycle 2. These samples will be used to assess if the patient has any remaining labelled CLL cells circulating in their system. These results will then be used to reset the baseline for each cycle and to obtain a final reading of cell death at the end of the three cycles. A new patient document has been produced, the Release of Medical Information Form. The purpose of this document is to provide a means of obtaining consent for monitoring pregnancies that occur in trial patients or the partners of trial patients. This form is being implemented only as a precaution in case pregnancy does occur, pregnancies are not expected in this trial and when entering the trial patients consent to use two forms of contraception whilst on the trial and for three months after they stop the trial medication to prevent pregnancy occurring.
    12 Jan 2015
    The SmPC was previously combined with Neoral Oral Solution. The SmPC for all ciclosporin products has been harmonised throughout Europe. All sections of the SmPC have been updated. As the update has included a change to the Undesirable Effects section, section 7.5 of the Protocol has been updated accordingly. In addition, section 7.3.2 and 7.4.1 have been updated to reflect changes to the sample processing that are required to introduce new sites to the trial. Southampton Hospital were unable to process samples locally so these samples will now be frozen locally and collected in batches before being processed centrally at King's College London. Finally, the trial contact list has been updated to reflect new staff members working on the trial at the CRCTU. PIS and RSI amended to reflect changes.

    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.
    There was a very small number of subjects recruited, therefore it would be expected that analysis would be primarily surround safety and intra-patient analysis.
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