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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A multi-centre, double-blind, parallel-group, randomised controlled study to investigate efficacy, safety and tolerability of orally administered BI 409306 during a 12-week treatment period compared to placebo in patients with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s Disease.

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2013-005040-28
    Trial protocol
    IT   PT   AT   GB   BE   NL   PL  
    Global end of trial date
    10 Oct 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    24 Oct 2018
    First version publication date
    24 Oct 2018
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    1289.7
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02337907
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sponsor organisation address
    Binger Strasse 173, Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, 55216
    Public contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination Clinical Trial Information Disclosure, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 8002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Scientific contact
    QRPE Processes and Systems Coordination Clinical Trial Information Disclosure, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 8002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.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
    16 Nov 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    15 Sep 2017
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    10 Oct 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of this trial was to assess efficacy and safety of BI 409306 at doses of 10 milligram (mg), 25 mg and 50 mg once daily, and 25 mg twice daily compared with placebo over a 12-week treatment period in patients with the following criteria: mild dementia of Alzheimer’s type, aged ≥55 years, a Mini-Mental-State-Examination (MMSE) between 18 and 26.
    Protection of trial subjects
    All patients were informed that they were free to withdraw their consent at any time during the trial without penalty or prejudice. The patients were informed that their personal trialrelated data would be considered confidential and used by BI in accordance with the local data protection laws. The terms and conditions of the insurance cover were available to the investigator and the patients in the Investigator Site File (ISF).
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    02 Mar 2015
    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
    Austria: 18
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 32
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 57
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 24
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 78
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Portugal: 49
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 34
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 71
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    386
    EEA total number of subjects
    299
    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)
    55
    From 65 to 84 years
    305
    85 years and over
    26

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Phase II, multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial with mild Alzheimer’s disease patients. Additional combined primary and/or secondary endpoints are defined and analyzed for trial 1289.5 and 1289.7, however due to the platform limitations those could not be provided. Results can be found on CT.gov study number: NCT02240693

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    2-week single-blind placebo run-in period before randomization was performed. Patients were not to be randomized to trial if any one of the specific entry criteria were violated. 3 patients were added in the Adults (65 - 84 years) age group due to missing age. Randomization ratio was 1:1:1:1:2 to dose groups of BI 409306 and placebo.

    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, Monitor, Data analyst, Assessor
    Blinding implementation details
    This was a double-blind trial.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD)
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 10 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    BI 409306
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    10 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks

    Arm title
    BI 409306 25 mg QD
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    BI 409306
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    25 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks

    Arm title
    BI 409306 50 mg QD
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 50 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    BI 409306
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    50 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks

    Arm title
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID)
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 twice daily for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    BI 409306
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    25 mg BI 409306 twice daily for 12 weeks

    Arm title
    Placebo matching BI 409306
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally tablet of Placebo matching BI 409306 once daily or twice daily in order match BID treatment arm, for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Placebo matching BI 409306 once or twice daily for 12 weeks

    Arm title
    Donepezil QD
    Arm description
    Patients were administered orally over capsulated tablet of Donepezil once daily for 12 weeks.
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Donepezil
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet, Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Once daily for 12 weeks

    Number of subjects in period 1 [1]
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306 Donepezil QD
    Started
    55
    53
    55
    55
    106
    5
    Completed
    51
    49
    54
    51
    96
    4
    Not completed
    4
    4
    1
    4
    10
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    2
    3
    -
    2
    5
    -
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    1
    1
    1
    1
    4
    -
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Other than listed
    1
    -
    -
    1
    1
    -
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to be in the baseline period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: Baseline characteristics are based on patients who were randomised after successfully completing the screening period and received at least one dose of the trial medication.

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 10 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 50 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 50 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 twice daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo matching BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally tablet of Placebo matching BI 409306 once daily or twice daily in order match BID treatment arm, for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Donepezil QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally over capsulated tablet of Donepezil once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group values
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306 Donepezil QD Total
    Number of subjects
    55 53 55 55 106 5 329
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
    Age Continuous
    Age at the time of signing informed consent form is presented. Treated Set (TS) included all patients who were randomised and treated with at least one dose of trial medication.
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    73.7 ± 8.4 74.2 ± 7.8 73.0 ± 6.5 74.8 ± 9.1 74.0 ± 7.7 79.6 ± 7.0 -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Number of subjects is categorized as Male or Female. Treated Set (TS) included all patients who were randomised and treated with at least one dose of trial medication.
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    26 30 26 30 48 3 163
        Male
    29 23 29 25 58 2 166
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Number of subjects is categorized for race data. Treated Set (TS) included all patients who were randomised and treated with at least one dose of trial medication.
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0
        Asian
    1 0 1 0 0 0 2
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0
        Black or African American
    0 0 0 0 3 0 3
        White
    54 53 54 55 103 5 324
        More than one race
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Number of subjects is categorized for ethnicity data. Treated Set (TS) included all patients who were randomised and treated with at least one dose of trial medication.
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    2 2 4 2 2 1 13
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    53 51 51 53 104 4 316
        Unknown or Not Reported
    0 0 0 0 0 0 0

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 10 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 50 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 50 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 twice daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo matching BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally tablet of Placebo matching BI 409306 once daily or twice daily in order match BID treatment arm, for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Donepezil QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally over capsulated tablet of Donepezil once daily for 12 weeks.

    Subject analysis set title
    Pooled BI 409306
    Subject analysis set type
    Per protocol
    Subject analysis set description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of BI 409306 (10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg once daily and 25 mg twice daily)for 12 weeks.

    Subject analysis set title
    Pooled BI 409306
    Subject analysis set type
    Per protocol
    Subject analysis set description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of BI 409306 (10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg once daily and 25 mg twice daily)for 12 weeks.

    Primary: Change from baseline in Neuropsychological Test Battery in total z-score after 12-week treatment.

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Neuropsychological Test Battery in total z-score after 12-week treatment. [1]
    End point description
    Neuropsychological Test Battery (NTB) response, defined as change from baseline in total z-score after 12 weeks of treatment. The NTB consists of 9 validated components. Raw scores on each of the 9 NTB tests were converted to z-scores using the baseline means and standard deviations (SDs) for each test. The resultant z-scores were averaged to obtain a total z-score, incorporating all 9 NTB tests. Least Squares Mean is actually an adjusted mean change from baseline.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and 12 weeks
    Notes
    [1] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Only those arms for which the comparisons are presented in the clinical trial report thus, those that would yield meaningful results were reported.
    End point values
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306 Pooled BI 409306
    Number of subjects analysed
    47 [2]
    44 [3]
    51 [4]
    45 [5]
    83 [6]
    214 [7]
    Units: Unit on scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    0.13 ± 0.059
    0.17 ± 0.061
    0.16 ± 0.056
    0.01 ± 0.060
    0.15 ± 0.045
    0.12 ± 0.30
    Notes
    [2] - FAS (OC)
    [3] - FAS (OC)
    [4] - FAS (OC)
    [5] - FAS (OC)
    [6] - FAS (OC)
    [7] - FAS (OC)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    130
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [8]
    P-value
    = 0.7907 [9]
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM)
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.02
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.163
         upper limit
    0.124
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.073
    Notes
    [8] - H0: The dose group with the peak response in the respective model Mean NTB response = Mean NTB response of placebo. Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [9] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    127
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [10]
    P-value
    = 0.7622 [11]
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM)
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.02
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.125
         upper limit
    0.171
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.075
    Notes
    [10] - H0: The dose group with the peak response in the respective model Mean NTB response = Mean NTB response of placebo. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [11] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 3
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 50 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    134
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [12]
    P-value
    = 0.8789 [13]
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM)
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (net)
    Point estimate
    0.01
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.13
         upper limit
    0.152
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.071
    Notes
    [12] - H0: The dose group with the peak response in the respective model Mean NTB response = Mean NTB response of placebo. Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [13] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 4
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    128
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [14]
    P-value
    = 0.0609 [15]
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM)
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.14
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.285
         upper limit
    0.006
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.074
    Notes
    [14] - H0: The dose group with the peak response in the respective model Mean NTB response = Mean NTB response of placebo. Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [15] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 5
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo matching BI 409306 v Pooled BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    297
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [16]
    P-value
    = 0.5687 [17]
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM)
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.03
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.135
         upper limit
    0.074
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.053
    Notes
    [16] - H1-0: Mean NTB response of pooled doses of 10 mg QD, 25 mg QD, 25 mg BID and 50 mg QD = Mean NTB response of placebo. Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [17] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study/Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) total score after 12-week treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study/Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) total score after 12-week treatment [18]
    End point description
    Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study/Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) is a rating scale used to assess basic and instrumental activities of daily living. In the full version of the scale, 23 items are rated by the investigator using information supplied by the caregiver. Each item has a score range varying from 0-3 to 0-5. The sum score can range from 0 to 78. Higher scores indicate better function. Least Squares Mean is actually an adjusted mean change from baseline.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and 12 weeks
    Notes
    [18] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Only those arms for which the comparisons are presented in the clinical trial report thus, those that would yield meaningful results were reported.
    End point values
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects analysed
    54 [19]
    50 [20]
    55 [21]
    55 [22]
    101 [23]
    Units: Unit on scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    0.10 ± 0.853
    -0.99 ± 0.892
    0.35 ± 0.847
    -1.07 ± 0.855
    -0.58 ± 0.639
    Notes
    [19] - FAS
    [20] - FAS
    [21] - FAS
    [22] - FAS
    [23] - FAS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 11
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    155
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [24]
    P-value
    = 0.5287 [25]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.67
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.43
         upper limit
    2.77
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.066
    Notes
    [24] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [25] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 12
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    151
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [26]
    P-value
    = 0.7105 [27]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.41
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -2.57
         upper limit
    1.76
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.099
    Notes
    [26] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [27] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 13
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 50 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [28]
    P-value
    = 0.3822 [29]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.93
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.16
         upper limit
    3.03
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.064
    Notes
    [28] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [29] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 14
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [30]
    P-value
    = 0.6472 [31]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.49
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -2.59
         upper limit
    1.61
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    1.066
    Notes
    [30] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [31] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Clinical Dementia Rating Scale Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) total score after 12-week treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Clinical Dementia Rating Scale Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) total score after 12-week treatment [32]
    End point description
    Clinical Dementia Rating Scale Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB) is obtained through semi-structured interviews of patients and informants, and cognitive functioning is rated in 6 domains of functioning: memory, orientation, judgment and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care. Each domain is rated on a 5-point scale of functioning as follows: 0, no impairment; 0.5, questionable impairment; 1, mild impairment; 2, moderate impairment; and 3, severe impairment (personal care is scored on a 4-point scale without a 0.5 rating available). Least Squares Mean is actually an adjusted mean change from baseline.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and 12 weeks
    Notes
    [32] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Only those arms for which the comparisons are presented in the clinical trial report thus, those that would yield meaningful results were reported.
    End point values
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects analysed
    54 [33]
    50 [34]
    55 [35]
    55 [36]
    101 [37]
    Units: Unit on scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    0.1 ± 0.23
    0.3 ± 0.23
    0.1 ± 0.21
    0.2 ± 0.22
    0.1 ± 0.16
    Notes
    [33] - FAS
    [34] - FAS
    [35] - FAS
    [36] - FAS
    [37] - FAS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 15
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    155
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [38]
    P-value
    = 0.7551 [39]
    Method
    Mixed-effects Model for Repeated Measure
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.46
         upper limit
    0.64
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.28
    Notes
    [38] - Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [39] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 16
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    151
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [40]
    P-value
    = 0.3643 [41]
    Method
    Mixed-effects Model for Repeated Measure
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.3
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.29
         upper limit
    0.8
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.28
    Notes
    [40] - Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [41] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 17
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 50 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [42]
    P-value
    = 0.7822 [43]
    Method
    Mixed-effects Model for Repeated Measure
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.45
         upper limit
    0.6
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.27
    Notes
    [42] - Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [43] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 18
    Statistical analysis description
    Mixed Model Repeated Measurement (MMRM) includes fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, current Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (AChEI) use (Yes, No), and treatment-by-visit interaction, as well as the continuous fixed covariates of baseline, and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [44]
    P-value
    = 0.6889 [45]
    Method
    Mixed-effects Model for Repeated Measure
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.43
         upper limit
    0.65
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.28
    Notes
    [44] - Kenward−Roger was used to model degrees of freedom. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [45] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog11) total score after 12-week treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog11) total score after 12-week treatment [46]
    End point description
    Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog11) is an 11-item cognitive subscale that objectively measures memory, language, orientation, and praxis with a total score range of 0 to 70. Least Squares Mean is actually an adjusted mean change from baseline.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and 12 weeks
    Notes
    [46] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Only those arms for which the comparisons are presented in the clinical trial report thus, those that would yield meaningful results were reported.
    End point values
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects analysed
    54 [47]
    50 [48]
    55 [49]
    55 [50]
    101 [51]
    Units: Unit on scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    1.14 ± 0.738
    0.94 ± 0.776
    1.11 ± 0.746
    2.29 ± 0.746
    -0.18 ± 0.568
    Notes
    [47] - FAS
    [48] - FAS
    [49] - FAS
    [50] - FAS
    [51] - FAS
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 19
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    155
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [52]
    P-value
    = 0.1595 [53]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.32
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.52
         upper limit
    3.15
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.933
    Notes
    [52] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [53] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 20
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    151
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [54]
    P-value
    = 0.2455 [55]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.12
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.77
         upper limit
    3.01
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.962
    Notes
    [54] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [55] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 21
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 50 mg QD v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [56]
    P-value
    = 0.1732 [57]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.28
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.57
         upper limit
    3.13
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.94
    Notes
    [56] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [57] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 22
    Statistical analysis description
    The dependent variable was the change from the baseline score at Week 12. The model included fixed, categorical covariates of treatment as well as fixed continuous covariates of baseline score.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) v Placebo matching BI 409306
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    156
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [58]
    P-value
    = 0.0088 [59]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    2.47
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.63
         upper limit
    4.31
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.936
    Notes
    [58] - Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) were used to assess between−group differences in the modelled changes from baseline to Week 12. The mean difference is actually adjusted mean of difference and the dispersion value is standard error of differences.
    [59] - p-value was nominal and not adjusted.

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From the first dose of study medication until 7 days after last administration of BI 409306, up to 16 weeks.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    The treated set (TS) used (all patients who were randomised and treated with at least one dose of trial medication.) for safety assessment.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    20.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 10 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 50 mg QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 50 mg BI 409306 once daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID)
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally a tablet of 25 mg BI 409306 twice daily for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo matching BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally tablet of Placebo matching BI 409306 once daily or twice daily in order match BID treatment arm, for 12 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Donepezil QD
    Reporting group description
    Patients were administered orally over capsulated tablet of Donepezil once daily for 12 weeks.

    Serious adverse events
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306 Donepezil QD
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    3 / 53 (5.66%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    3 / 55 (5.45%)
    8 / 106 (7.55%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Investigations
    Electrocardiogram QT prolonged
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Craniocerebral injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peripheral artery aneurysm
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Angina pectoris
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 53 (1.89%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 53 (1.89%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dementia Alzheimer's type
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Encephalopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Epilepsy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Loss of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Vertigo positional
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Haemorrhoids
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 53 (1.89%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Suicidal ideation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Nephrolithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Respiratory tract infection viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    BI 409306 10 milligram (mg) once daily (QD) BI 409306 25 mg QD BI 409306 50 mg QD BI 409306 25 mg twice daily (BID) Placebo matching BI 409306 Donepezil QD
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 55 (10.91%)
    9 / 53 (16.98%)
    7 / 55 (12.73%)
    2 / 55 (3.64%)
    8 / 106 (7.55%)
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 55 (3.64%)
    5 / 53 (9.43%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    5 / 106 (4.72%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    5
    1
    1
    5
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    3 / 55 (5.45%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    Rhinitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    0 / 106 (0.00%)
    1 / 5 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 55 (5.45%)
    0 / 53 (0.00%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    2 / 106 (1.89%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 55 (1.82%)
    4 / 53 (7.55%)
    3 / 55 (5.45%)
    0 / 55 (0.00%)
    1 / 106 (0.94%)
    0 / 5 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    4
    3
    0
    1
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    27 Jul 2015
    The donepezil arm was dropped from the trial and therefore reference to donepezil was removed. Sample size and treatment groups, inclusion criteria, trial objectives and description of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and trial medications were adapted accordingly. The reason for this change was that Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitors (AChEIs) (including donepezil) are the standard treatment in Alzheimer’s Disease. Therefore, the trial design was changed to allow both treatment-naïve patients and patients on standard of care to enter the trial. This change enabled the analysis of the treatment effect in the expected target population for the trial medication. As a result, stable concomitant use of AChEIs was permitted and current AChEI use (Yes, No) was added as a stratification factor to the primary analysis model and randomization. The number of neuropsychological scales was reduced to reduce patient burden during the visits. This did not have an impact on the clinical validity of primary and secondary analyses, as many items of the removed scales were still part of the remaining assessments. The amendment allowed use of strong or moderate Cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4 inhibitors as a clinical trial did not show an impact on exposure to BI 409306 after CYP3A4 inhibition. To allow patients with a contraindication for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to enter the trial, the use of a Cranial Computer Tomography (CCT) to exclude other disorders causing dementia was allowed. The analysis models for secondary endpoints with different number of data collection visits were clarified. Text clarifications were also implemented.
    01 Sep 2016
    Iintroduced to power the trial for a smaller effect size. The sample size was changed to a total of N=354, which allowed detecting an effect size of 0.45 with 80% power, 2-sided alpha of 0.05.

    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 were 5 patients who were randomised to donepezil arm which was dropped from the trial with protocol amendment. No further patients were randomised to this arm, but patients already randomised continued in the trial as originally planned.
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