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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Randomised, Double-Blind Study to Assess the Efficacy of Selumetinib (AZD6244, Hyd-Sulfate) in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine as First Systemic Therapy in Patients with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma (SUMIT)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2013-003545-41
    Trial protocol
    BE   GB   CZ   DE   NL   FI   ES  
    Global end of trial date
    26 Oct 2016

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    10 Nov 2017
    First version publication date
    10 Nov 2017
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    D1344C00001
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT01974752
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    AstraZeneca AB
    Sponsor organisation address
    Södertälje, Stockholm, Sweden, 151 85
    Public contact
    William Bushnell, AstraZeneca, ClinicalTrialTransparency@astrazeneca.com
    Scientific contact
    William Bushnell, AstraZeneca, ClinicalTrialTransparency@astrazeneca.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
    18 Feb 2016
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    15 May 2015
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    26 Oct 2016
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To assess the efficacy of selumetinib in combination with dacarbazine compared with placebo in combination with dacarbazine in terms of progression-free survival (PFS) defined as the time from randomisation until date of objective progression of disease as defined by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) version 1.1, assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) or death (by any cause in the absence of progression). After BICR-confirmed disease progression patients were to be unblinded and could opt to receive either open-label selumetinib (as monotherapy or in combination with dacarbazine) or an alternative treatment approach at the investigative site.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was performed in accordance with the ethical principles that have their origin in the Declaration of Helsinki and that are consistent with International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulatory requirements and the AstraZeneca policy on Bioethics.
    Background therapy
    In combination with twice daily (BD) administration of either selumetinib or placebo, all patients received dacarbazine. Dacarbazine 1000 milligrams per square meter (mg/m2) was administered intravenously over at least 60 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Patients could receive up to 8 cycles of dacarbazine in the absence of BICR-confirmed disease progression, significant toxicity or occurrence of a discontinuation criterion. Further cycles of dacarbazine could also be administered at the Investigator’s discretion if they felt it to be beneficial and it did not contravene local practice. Dacarbazine was sourced as marketed commercially available material/locally sourced or prescribed in accordance with the local prescribing information.
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    03 Apr 2014
    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
    France: 26
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 24
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 15
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 13
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Israel: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Czech Republic: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Finland: 1
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    129
    EEA total number of subjects
    87
    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)
    71
    From 65 to 84 years
    57
    85 years and over
    1

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    First patient enrolled: 03 April 2014; data cut-off for primary analysis: 15 May 2015; data cut-off for final update: 18 February 2016. Study performed at 29 sites in 11 countries. The study assessed the efficacy of selumetinib in combination with dacarbazine compared with placebo in combination with dacarbazine in terms of PFS.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    152 patients were enrolled (signed informed consent). 19 patients were enrolled but failed inclusion/exclusion criteria and so were not assigned to treatment. 3 patients withdrew prior to randomisation and did not receive treatment. 1 patient was enrolled twice in error. The remaining 129 patients were randomised and received treatment.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator, Carer, Assessor

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Arm description
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Selumetinib hyd-sulfate
    Investigational medicinal product code
    AZD6244
    Other name
    ARRY-142886
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    From Day 1, patients received selumetinib 75 mg (3 x 25 mg capsules), administered orally BD, until objective disease progression confirmed by BICR, intolerable toxicity or occurrence of another discontinuation criterion.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Dacarbazine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection/infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Patients received dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2, administered intravenously over at least 60 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.

    Arm title
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Arm description
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    From Day 1, patients received placebo to match selumetinib (3 capsules), administered orally BD, until objective disease progression confirmed by BICR, intolerable toxicity or occurrence of another discontinuation criterion.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Dacarbazine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection/infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Patients received dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2, administered intravenously over at least 60 minutes on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Started
    97
    32
    Ongoing at primary analysis data cut-off
    60
    17
    Received open-label study treatment
    9
    22
    Completed
    0
    0
    Not completed
    97
    32
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    2
    4
         Sponsor decision due to Protocol Amendment 3
    39
    6
         Death
    53
    20
         Condition under investigation worsened
    -
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    3
    -
         Medical deterioration
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Reporting group title
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Reporting group values
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Total
    Number of subjects
    97 32 129
    Age Categorical
    Units: Subjects
        <55 years
    26 11 37
        >=55 years To <65 years
    25 9 34
        >=65 years
    46 12 58
    Age Continuous
    Units: Years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    61.0 ± 12.28 59.6 ± 11.28 -
    Gender, Male/Female
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    42 19 61
        Male
    55 13 68
    Race, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        Other
    1 1 2
        White
    96 31 127

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Reporting group title
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Primary: Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine measured as PFS using BICR according to RECIST 1.1.

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    End point title
    Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine measured as PFS using BICR according to RECIST 1.1.
    End point description
    PFS using BICR according to RECIST 1.1. Progression is defined as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From randomisation, then every 6 weeks up until progression or death (whichever is sooner) assessed up to cut-off for primary analysis.
    End point values
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects analysed
    97
    32
    Units: number of progression events
    82
    24
    Statistical analysis title
    PFS using BICR: comparison between groups
    Comparison groups
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 v Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    129
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.3195
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.78
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.48
         upper limit
    1.27

    Secondary: Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine in terms of Objective Response Rate (ORR) by BICR

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    End point title
    Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine in terms of Objective Response Rate (ORR) by BICR
    End point description
    ORR at Week 6 using BICR according to RECIST 1.1.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomisation, then every 6 weeks up until progression or death (whichever is sooner) assessed up cut-off for primary analysis.
    End point values
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects analysed
    97
    32
    Units: number of responders
    3
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine in terms of Change in Tumour Size at Week 6 by BICR

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    End point title
    Assessment of the Efficacy of Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine in terms of Change in Tumour Size at Week 6 by BICR
    End point description
    Percent change in tumour size at Week 6 using BICR according to RECIST 1.1.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomisation, then every 6 weeks up until progression or death (whichever is sooner) assessed up to cut-off for primary analysis.
    End point values
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects analysed
    92
    27
    Units: percent change
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    6.94 ± 18.001
    19.76 ± 38.264
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in tumour size using BICR: treatment effect
    Comparison groups
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 v Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    119
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.1284
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Geometric LS mean ratio
    Point estimate
    0.94
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.88
         upper limit
    1.02

    Secondary: Assessment of the Overall Survival (OS) in Patients taking Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with those taking Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine

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    End point title
    Assessment of the Overall Survival (OS) in Patients taking Selumetinib in Combination with Dacarbazine Compared with those taking Placebo in Combination with Dacarbazine
    End point description
    Overall Survival.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From randomisation, up until death assessed up to cut-off for primary analysis.
    End point values
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects analysed
    97
    32
    Units: Number of Overall Survival Events
    34
    14
    Statistical analysis title
    OS: comparison between groups
    Comparison groups
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 v Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    129
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.4011
    Method
    Logrank
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.75
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.39
         upper limit
    1.46

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Up to maximum duration of 22.5 months (duration from first patient enrolled to data cut-off for the final update analysis).
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Adverse events are reported until the cut-off date for the final update analysis and reflect the double-blind phase of the study, including the double-blind post follow-up (i.e. from day of first dose of study treatment (selumetinib or placebo) up to and including 30 days after last dose of study treatment in the double-blind phase).
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    17.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Reporting group title
    Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Reporting group description
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    25 / 97 (25.77%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    23
    54
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Vascular disorders
    HYPOTENSION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    ASTHENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    CHEST PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    PYREXIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    3 / 97 (3.09%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROME
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    PLEURAL EFFUSION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    PULMONARY EMBOLISM
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    2 / 97 (2.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    BLOOD BILIRUBIN INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    BLOOD CREATININE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    TRANSAMINASES INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    FALL
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    HIP FRACTURE
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    ATRIAL FLUTTER
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    CARDIAC FAILURE
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    PERICARDIAL EFFUSION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    FEBRILE BONE MARROW APLASIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    PANCYTOPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    THROMBOCYTOPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    CONSTIPATION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    DIARRHOEA
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    VOMITING
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL HAEMORRHAGE
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    URTICARIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    HAEMATURIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    NECK PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    PNEUMONIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    DEVICE RELATED SEPSIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    STREPTOCOCCAL BACTERAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    URINARY TRACT INFECTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    2 / 97 (2.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    ENDOCARDITIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    WOUND INFECTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2 Selumetinib 75 mg BD + Dacarbazine 1000 mg/m2
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    32 / 32 (100.00%)
    97 / 97 (100.00%)
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    TUMOUR PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    2 / 97 (2.06%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Vascular disorders
    HYPERTENSION
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    22 / 97 (22.68%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    23
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    ASTHENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    20 / 97 (20.62%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    21
    CHILLS
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    6
    FACE OEDEMA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    FATIGUE
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 32 (46.88%)
    44 / 97 (45.36%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    55
    OEDEMA PERIPHERAL
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    47 / 97 (48.45%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    53
    PYREXIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 32 (15.63%)
    8 / 97 (8.25%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    9
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    DYSPNOEA
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    20 / 97 (20.62%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    25
    OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    4 / 97 (4.12%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    COUGH
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    9 / 97 (9.28%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    9
    EPISTAXIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    Psychiatric disorders
    INSOMNIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    8 / 97 (8.25%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    Investigations
    GAMMA-GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    6
    ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    29 / 97 (29.90%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    37
    ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    30 / 97 (30.93%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    37
    BLOOD ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    8 / 97 (8.25%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    8
    BLOOD CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE INCREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    36 / 97 (37.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    41
    NEUTROPHIL COUNT DECREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    11
    PLATELET COUNT DECREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    11
    WEIGHT DECREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT DECREASED
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Nervous system disorders
    PARAESTHESIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    8 / 97 (8.25%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    DIZZINESS
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    7
    DYSGEUSIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    11 / 97 (11.34%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    11
    HEADACHE
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    16 / 97 (16.49%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    17
    SYNCOPE
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    ANAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    19 / 97 (19.59%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    23
    NEUTROPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 32 (34.38%)
    25 / 97 (25.77%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    38
    THROMBOCYTOPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    26 / 97 (26.80%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    40
    LEUKOPENIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Eye disorders
    VISION BLURRED
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    11 / 97 (11.34%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    13
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    CONSTIPATION
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 32 (43.75%)
    38 / 97 (39.18%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    47
    ABDOMINAL PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    11 / 97 (11.34%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    12
    ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    8 / 97 (8.25%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    8
    DIARRHOEA
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 32 (21.88%)
    44 / 97 (45.36%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    89
    DRY MOUTH
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    9 / 97 (9.28%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    9
    DYSPEPSIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    11 / 97 (11.34%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    12
    GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    NAUSEA
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 32 (18.75%)
    61 / 97 (62.89%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    97
    STOMATITIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    16 / 97 (16.49%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    17
    VOMITING
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 32 (21.88%)
    28 / 97 (28.87%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    40
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    HEPATIC PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    3 / 97 (3.09%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    DRY SKIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    12 / 97 (12.37%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    13
    ALOPECIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    DERMATITIS ACNEIFORM
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    30 / 97 (30.93%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    41
    HYPERHIDROSIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    3 / 97 (3.09%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    PHOTOSENSITIVITY REACTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    PRURITUS
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 32 (15.63%)
    14 / 97 (14.43%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    15
    RASH
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    56 / 97 (57.73%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    64
    SKIN FISSURES
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    13 / 97 (13.40%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    15
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    NECK PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    PAIN IN EXTREMITY
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    ARTHRALGIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 32 (12.50%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    9
    BACK PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    9 / 97 (9.28%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    MUSCULOSKELETAL CHEST PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    1 / 97 (1.03%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    1
    MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    4 / 97 (4.12%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    5
    MYALGIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    12 / 97 (12.37%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    15
    MUSCULAR WEAKNESS
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    7 / 97 (7.22%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    8
    Infections and infestations
    BRONCHITIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    0 / 97 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    NASOPHARYNGITIS
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    6
    URINARY TRACT INFECTION
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 32 (9.38%)
    9 / 97 (9.28%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    9
    PARONYCHIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 32 (0.00%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    HYPERGLYCAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    4 / 97 (4.12%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    DECREASED APPETITE
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 32 (31.25%)
    17 / 97 (17.53%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    18
    HYPERKALAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    6
    HYPOALBUMINAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 32 (6.25%)
    6 / 97 (6.19%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    8
    HYPONATRAEMIA
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 32 (3.13%)
    5 / 97 (5.15%)
         occurrences all number
    1
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    10 Apr 2014
    - To increase the number of centres likely to be involved in the study and to extend the estimated date of last patient enrolled and last patient completed. - To add new information on the risk of higher exposure of selumetanib for patients of Asian descent. - To increase diary card requirements for recording self-administration of study treatment (selumetinib or placebo) to allow for assessment of treatment compliance on all study days.
    10 Nov 2014
    - The timing of the primary analysis was updated to include completion of a minimum follow-up period of 14 weeks for all patients who had not yet had a PFS event (in addition to a minimum of 93 PFS events).
    19 Aug 2015
    - The results of the primary analysis demonstrated no statistically significant improvement in PFS, as determined by the BICR, when selumetinib was given in combination with dacarbazine as compared with dacarbazine alone in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma as first systemic treatment. Due to the results of the primary analysis, a decision was made that the overall survival analysis would no longer be performed. As such, patients who had discontinued randomised study treatment and were already in survival follow-up were withdrawn from the study. All patients still receiving randomised study treatment were unblinded, if this had not already happened. Patients in the selumetinib group, who in the opinion of the Investigator were receiving clinical benefit, could continue to receive study treatment. At the discretion of the Investigator, patients in the placebo group could receive open-label selumetinib (as monotherapy or in combination with dacarbazine) only following objective disease progression by site review. For patients who continued to receive treatment beyond this amendment, Investigators continued to report all serious adverse events to AstraZeneca Patient Safety until 30 days after the last dose of study treatment. - To allow Investigators to take new information into account, the risk of higher exposure of selumetinib for patients who experience hepatic impairment was added.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

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