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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter Trial to Investigate the Clinical Activity and Safety of Avelumab (MSB0010718C) in Subjects With Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2014-000445-79
    Trial protocol
    IT   DE   AT   ES  
    Global end of trial date
    03 May 2023

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    06 Mar 2024
    First version publication date
    06 Mar 2024
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    EMR100070-003
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02155647
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt Germany
    Sponsor organisation address
    Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, Germany, 64293
    Public contact
    Communication Centre, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, +49 6151725200, service@merckgroup.com
    Scientific contact
    Communication Centre, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, +49 6151725200, service@merckgroup.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
    03 May 2023
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    03 May 2023
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The main purpose of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of avelumab in subjects with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).
    Protection of trial subjects
    Subject protection was ensured by following high medical and ethical standards in accordance with the principles laid down in the Declaration of Helsinki, and that are consistent with Good Clinical Practice and applicable regulations.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    03 Jul 2014
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 80
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 46
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 25
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 29
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Switzerland: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 14
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Japan: 6
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    204
    EEA total number of subjects
    103
    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)
    44
    From 65 to 84 years
    143
    85 years and over
    17

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    A total of 88 subjects were enrolled in Part A of the study and a total of 116 subjects were enrolled in Part B of the study. Subjects enrolled in Part A were not eligible for enrollment in Part B.

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

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Part A: Avelumab
    Arm description
    Subjects with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) after failing first-line chemotherapy received Avelumab at a dose of 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Avelumab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects with MCC after failing first-line chemotherapy received Avelumab at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Arm title
    Part B: Avelumab
    Arm description
    Subjects received Avelumab as first-line treatment for metastatic or distally recurrent MCC at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Avelumab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subjects received Avelumab as first-line treatment for metastatic or distally recurrent MCC at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Part A: Avelumab Part B: Avelumab
    Started
    88
    116
    Completed
    88
    116

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Part A: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) after failing first-line chemotherapy received Avelumab at a dose of 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Reporting group title
    Part B: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received Avelumab as first-line treatment for metastatic or distally recurrent MCC at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Reporting group values
    Part A: Avelumab Part B: Avelumab Total
    Number of subjects
    88 116 204
    Age Categorical
    Units: Subjects
        <=18 years
    0 0 0
        Between 18 and 65 years
    22 22 44
        >=65 years
    66 94 160
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    23 35 58
        Male
    65 81 146
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0 0
        Asian
    3 3 6
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0
        Black or African American
    0 2 2
        White
    81 75 156
        More than one race
    0 0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    4 36 40
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    4 29 33
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    58 75 133
        Unknown or Not Reported
    26 12 38

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Part A: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) after failing first-line chemotherapy received Avelumab at a dose of 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Reporting group title
    Part B: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received Avelumab as first-line treatment for metastatic or distally recurrent MCC at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Primary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [1] [2]
    End point description
    Confirmed BOR was determined according to RECIST 1.1 and as adjudicated by an Independent Endpoint Review Committee (IERC) and defined as best response of any of complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) and progressive disease (PD) recorded from date of randomization until disease progression/recurrence (taking smallest measurement recorded since start of treatment as reference). CR:Disappearance of all evidence of target/non-target lesions. PR:At least 30%reduction from baseline in sum of longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. SD:Neither sufficient increase to qualify for PD nor sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR. PD:at least 20% increase in SLD, taking as reference smallest SLD recorded from baseline/appearance of 1or more new lesions and unequivocal progression of non-target lesions. Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subject who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 113 weeks
    Notes
    [1] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    [2] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Subjects
        Complete Response
    10
        Partial Response
    19
        Stable Disease
    9
        Non-complete Response/ Non-progressive Disease
    0
        Progressive Disease
    32
        Not evaluable
    18
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Part B: Durable Response Rate (DRR)

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    End point title
    Part B: Durable Response Rate (DRR) [3] [4]
    End point description
    Durable response is defined as an objective response (confirmed complete response [CR] or confirmed Partial response [PR]) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1, determined by the Independent Endpoint Review Committee (IERC), with a duration of at least 6 months. The DRR was determined as the percentage of participants with an objective response in terms of CR or PR according to RECIST 1.1, as determined by the IERC, with a duration of at least 6 months. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the sum of the longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. Full analysis set (FAS) included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 161 weeks
    Notes
    [3] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: Only descriptive summary statistics was planned to be reported for this endpoint.
    [4] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Percentage of subjects
        number (confidence interval 95%)
    30.2 (22.0 to 39.4)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Duration of Response According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part A: Duration of Response According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [5]
    End point description
    The duration of response as determined from IERC tumor assessment was calculated for each subject with a confirmed response (CR or PR) as the time from first observation of response until first observation of documented disease progression or death when death occurs within 12 weeks of the last tumor assessment, whichever occurs first. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the sum of the longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. Results were calculated based on Kaplan-Meier estimates. Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Here "Number of subjects analyzed" signifies those subjects who were evaluable for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [5] - 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: This endpoint was planned to reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    29
    Units: Months
        median (full range (min-max))
    40.5 (2.8 to 41.5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Treatment-Related (TR) Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Serious TEAEs and Treatment-Related TEAEs leading to Death

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Treatment-Related (TR) Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Serious TEAEs and Treatment-Related TEAEs leading to Death [6]
    End point description
    Related Adverse events (AE) were defined according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.0 (NCI-CTCAE) as adverse events with relationship to study treatment reported by the investigator. A serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; persistent/significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect or was otherwise considered medically important. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state up to 30 days after last administration. TEAEs included both Serious TEAEs and non-serious TEAEs. Related TEAEs are defined as events with a relationship of missing, unknown, or yes. Safety analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [6] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Subjects
        Participants with TR-TEAEs
    68
        Participants with TR-Serious-TEAEs
    9
        Participants with TR-TEAEs leading to Death
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part A: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [7]
    End point description
    The PFS time (based on IERC tumor assessments), according to the RECIST 1.1, was defined as the time from first administration of study treatment until first observation of PD or death when death occurred within 12 weeks of the last tumor assessment or first administration of study treatment (whichever was later). PFS time (in months) was defined as: (date of PD or death – date of the first dose of study treatment + 1)/30.4375 (months). PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline or the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and unequivocal progression of non-target lesions Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [7] - 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: This endpoint was planned to reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Months
        median (full range (min-max))
    2.7 (0.03 to 45.6)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory Values Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Laboratory Values Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) [8]
    End point description
    The laboratory measurements included hematology, liver function and blood chemistry. Number of subjects with clinically significant abnormalities with Grade greater than or equals to (>=) 3 in laboratory values reported as TEAEs were reported. Clinically Significance was decided by investigator. Safety analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [8] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Subjects
        Anemia
    9
        Lymphocyte count decreased
    18
        Neutrophil count decreased
    1
        Platelet count decreased
    1
        White blood cell count decreased
    1
        Hypoalbuminemia
    2
        Alkaline phosphatase increased
    1
        Alanine aminotransferase increased
    3
        Serum amylase increased
    1
        Aspartate aminotransferase increased
    1
        Blood bilirubin increased
    1
        Cholesterol high
    1
        Creatine phosphokinase increased
    1
        Creatinine increased
    2
        Chronic kidney disease
    3
        Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
    6
        Hyperglycemia
    7
        Hypoglycemia
    1
        Hyperkalemia
    1
        Hypokalemia
    2
        Lipase increased
    4
        Hypermagnesemia
    1
        Hypophosphatemia
    3
        Hyponatremia
    11
        Hypertriglyceridemia
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Vital Signs Reported as Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) [9]
    End point description
    Vital signs including body temperature, body weight, respiratory rate, heart rate (after 5-minute rest), and arterial blood pressure (after 5-minute rest) were evaluated. Number of subjects with clinically significant abnormalities in Vital Signs reported as TEAEs. Clinically Significance was decided by investigator. Safety analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [9] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Subjects
        Body temperature Increased
    0
        Weight Increased
    57
        Weight Decreased
    54
        Increased Heart Rate
    83
        Decreased Heart Rate
    84
        Increased Systolic Blood Pressure
    84
        Decreased Systolic Blood Pressure
    84
        Increased Diastolic Blood Pressure
    84
        Decreased Diastolic Blood Pressure
    84
        Increased Respiratory Rate
    81
        Decreased Respiratory Rate
    81
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Clinically Significant Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram (ECG) [10]
    End point description
    A 12-lead ECG was recorded after the subject has been in a supine position breathing quietly for 5 minutes. The ECG results was used to evaluate the heart rate, atrial ventricular conduction, PR interval, QRS, QTcF and QTcB. Number of subjects with clinical significant abnormalities in ECG parameter reported here. Clinically Significance was decided by investigator. Safety analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Here "Number of subjects analyzed" signifies those who were evaluable for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 325 weeks
    Notes
    [10] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    81
    Units: Subjects
        PR interval >= 220 ms
    16
        QRS >= 120 ms
    12
        QTcF > 30 ms and <= 60 ms
    20
        QTcF > 60 ms
    1
        QTcB > 30 ms and <= 60 ms
    25
        QTcB > 60 ms
    2
        Heart rate <= 50 bpm
    3
        Heart rate >= 120 bpm
    2
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Interim Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time

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    End point title
    Part A: Interim Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time [11]
    End point description
    The OS time was defined as the time from first administration of trial treatment until death. The OS time was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 87 weeks (Data reported are per pre-specified interim analysis with a data cut-off date of 3 Mar 2016)
    Notes
    [11] - 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: This endpoint was planned to reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Months
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    11.3 (7.5 to 14.0)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Final Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time

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    End point title
    Part A: Final Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time [12]
    End point description
    The OS time was defined as the time from first administration of trial treatment until death. The OS time was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from first administration of trial treatment until death (Up to 325 weeks)
    Notes
    [12] - 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: This endpoint was planned to reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: months
        median (full range (min-max))
    12.6 (0.4 to 71.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Subject's Response Status According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 at 6 and 12 months

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    End point title
    Part A: Subject's Response Status According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 at 6 and 12 months [13]
    End point description
    The response status at 6 and 12 months after start of trial treatment according to RECIST 1.1 (as determined by the IERC) was determined. A subject was considered to be in response at the given timepoint (6 or 12 months after the start of the subject's treatment) if the subject had a documented response (PR or CR) prior to that timepoint, and neither died nor experienced disease progression according to the RECIST 1.1 nor was lost to follow-up up to the given timepoint. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the sum of the longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. Percentage of subjects in response and not in response according to RECIST1.1 at 6 and 12 months were reported. Intent-to-Treat analysis set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    At Month 6 and 12
    Notes
    [13] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Percentage of subjects
    number (not applicable)
        In-response at Month 6
    30.7
        In-response at Month 12
    20.7
        Not in-response at Month 6
    69.3
        Not In-response at Month 12
    79.3
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Number of Subjects with Positive Treatment Emergent Anti-Avelumab Antibodies

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    End point title
    Part A: Number of Subjects with Positive Treatment Emergent Anti-Avelumab Antibodies [14]
    End point description
    Serum samples were analyzed by a validated electrochemiluminesce immunoassay to detect the presence of anti-avelumab antibodies. Samples that screened positive were subsequently tested in a confirmatory assay. Those confirmed positive were titered for a quasi-quantitative result. Number of subjects with positive treatment emergent anti-Avelumab antibodies were reported. Subjects not positive prior to treatment with avelumab and with at least one positive result in the human-Antihuman Antibodies assay were characterized as treatment-emergent. Safety analysis set included all participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Here "Number of subjects analyzed" signifies those who were evaluable for this outcome measure.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 80 weeks
    Notes
    [14] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    Units: Subjects
    3
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab

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    End point title
    Part A: Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab [15]
    End point description
    Serum concentration at end of infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab is reported. Pharmacokinetic analysis set consists of all subjects who received at least 1 dose of avelumab, and provide at least 1 measurable post-dose concentration. Here "n" signifies those subjects who were evaluable at specified timepoints.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1, 43, 85, 169, 253, 337 and 421
    Notes
    [15] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Micrograms per milliliter
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 1: n = 59
    252 ( 129 )
        Day 43: n = 48
    266 ( 74.2 )
        Day 85: n = 30
    274 ( 57.7 )
        Day 169: n = 23
    315 ( 65.0 )
        Day 253: n = 15
    318 ( 70.1 )
        Day 337: n = 6
    373 ( 48.3 )
        Day 421: n = 4
    453 ( 71.5 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part A: Minimum Serum Post-dose (Ctrough) Concentration of Aveluamb

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    End point title
    Part A: Minimum Serum Post-dose (Ctrough) Concentration of Aveluamb [16]
    End point description
    Minimum serum post-dose (Ctrough) concentration of avelumab was reported. Pharmacokinetic analysis set consists of all subjects who received at least 1 dose of avelumab, and provide at least 1 measurable post-dose concentration. Here "n" signifies those subjects who were evaluable at specified timepoints and "9999" signifies that standard deviation was not calculable for n = 1.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 15, 29, 43, 57, 71, 85, 99, 169, 211, 253, 337 and 421
    Notes
    [16] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part A only.
    End point values
    Part A: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    88
    Units: Micrograms per milliliter
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Day 15: n = 77
    23.8 ( 28.4 )
        Day 29: n = 69
    26.4 ( 13.7 )
        Day 43: n = 69
    32.3 ( 35.8 )
        Day 57: n = 56
    32.7 ( 18.8 )
        Day 71: n = 52
    33.5 ( 21.1 )
        Day 85: n = 42
    45.5 ( 53.6 )
        Day 99: n = 37
    40.3 ( 24.0 )
        Day 169: n = 24
    43.6 ( 19.6 )
        Day 211: n = 1
    57.2 ( 9999 )
        Day 253: n = 11
    38.4 ( 15.7 )
        Day 337: n = 4
    43.9 ( 23.7 )
        Day 421: n = 2
    61.4 ( 7.79 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Interim Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time

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    End point title
    Part B: Interim Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time [17]
    End point description
    The OS time was defined as the time from first administration of study treatment until the date of death. OS was calculated using following formula = (date of death – date of the first dose of study treatment + 1)/30.4375 (months). Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 161 weeks (Data reported are per pre-specified interim analysis with a data cut-off date of 2 May 2019)
    Notes
    [17] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Months
        median (full range (min-max))
    20.3 (0.5 to 34.9)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Final Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time

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    End point title
    Part B: Final Analysis: Overall Survival (OS) Time [18]
    End point description
    The OS time was defined as the time from first administration of study treatment until the date of death. OS was calculated using following formula = (date of death – date of the first dose of study treatment + 1)/30.4375 (months). Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Time from first administration of trial treatment until death (Up to 396 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: months
        median (full range (min-max))
    20.3 (0.5 to 65.8)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Number of Subjects with Confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part B: Number of Subjects with Confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR) as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [19]
    End point description
    Confirmed BOR was determined according to RECIST 1.1 and as adjudicated by an Independent Endpoint Review Committee (IERC) and defined as best response of any of complete response (CR), partial response (PR), stable disease (SD) and progressive disease (PD) recorded from date of randomization until disease progression/recurrence (taking smallest measurement recorded since start of treatment as reference). CR:Disappearance of all evidence of target/non-target lesions. PR:At least 30%reduction from baseline in sum of longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. SD:Neither sufficient increase to qualify for PD nor sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR. PD:at least 20% increase in SLD, taking as reference smallest SLD recorded from baseline/appearance of 1or more new lesions and unequivocal progression of non-target lesions. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 396 weeks
    Notes
    [19] - 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: This endpoint was planned to reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Subjects
        Complete Response
    19
        Partial Response
    27
        Stable Disease
    12
        Non-complete Response/ Non-progressive Disease
    1
        Progressive Disease
    48
        Not evaluable
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Duration of Response According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part B: Duration of Response According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [20]
    End point description
    The duration of response as determined from IERC tumor assessment was calculated for each subject with a confirmed response (CR or PR) as the time from first observation of response until first observation of documented disease progression or death when death occurs within 12 weeks of the last tumor assessment, whichever occurs first. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the sum of the longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Here "Number of subjects analyzed" signifies those subjects who were evaluable for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 396 weeks
    Notes
    [20] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    46
    Units: Months
        median (full range (min-max))
    18.2 (1.2 to 28.3)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1

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    End point title
    Part B: Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Time According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version (RECIST) 1.1 [21]
    End point description
    The PFS time (based on IERC tumor assessments), according to the RECIST 1.1, was defined as the time from first administration of study treatment until first observation of PD or death when death occurred within 12 weeks of the last tumor assessment or first administration of study treatment (whichever was later). PFS time (in months) was defined as: (date of PD or death – date of the first dose of study treatment + 1)/30.4375 (months). PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline or the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and unequivocal progression of non-target lesions. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 396 weeks
    Notes
    [21] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Months
        median (full range (min-max))
    4.1 (0.03 to 29.6)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Number of Subjects with Treatment-Related (TR) Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Serious TEAEs and Treatment-Related TEAEs leading to Death

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    End point title
    Part B: Number of Subjects with Treatment-Related (TR) Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-Related Serious TEAEs and Treatment-Related TEAEs leading to Death [22]
    End point description
    Related Adverse events (AE) were defined according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.0 (NCI-CTCAE) as adverse events with relationship to study treatment reported by the investigator. A serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; persistent/significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect or was otherwise considered medically important. Treatment-emergent are events between first dose of study drug that were absent before treatment or that worsened relative to pre-treatment state up to 30 days after last administration. TEAEs included both Serious TEAEs and non-serious TEAEs. Related TEAEs are defined as events with a relationship of missing, unknown, or yes. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 396 weeks
    Notes
    [22] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Subjects
        Participants with TR-TEAEs
    94
        Participants with TR-Serious-TEAEs
    17
        Participants with TR-TEAEs leading to Death
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Subject's Response Status According to RECIST 1.1 at 6 and 12 months

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    End point title
    Part B: Subject's Response Status According to RECIST 1.1 at 6 and 12 months [23]
    End point description
    The response status at 6 and 12 months after start of trial treatment according to RECIST 1.1 (as determined by the IERC) was determined. A subject was considered to be in response at the given timepoint (6 or 12 months after the start of the subject's treatment) if the subject had a documented response (PR or CR) prior to that timepoint, and neither died nor experienced disease progression according to the RECIST 1.1 nor was lost to follow-up up to the given timepoint. CR: Disappearance of all evidence of target and non-target lesions. PR: At least 30% reduction from baseline in the sum of the longest diameter (SLD) of all lesions. Percentage of subjects in response and not in response according to RECIST1.1 at 6 and 12 months were reported. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    At Month 6 and 12
    Notes
    [23] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Percentage of subjects
    number (not applicable)
        In-response at Month 6
    33.6
        In-response at Month 12
    26.7
        Not in-response at Month 6
    66.4
        Not in-response at Month 12
    73.3
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Number of Subjects with Positive Treatment Emergent Anti-Avelumab Antibodies

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    End point title
    Part B: Number of Subjects with Positive Treatment Emergent Anti-Avelumab Antibodies [24]
    End point description
    Serum samples were analyzed by a validated electrochemiluminescence immunoassay to detect the presence of antidrug antibodies (ADA). Samples that screened positive were subsequently tested in a confirmatory assay. Those that confirmed positive were titered for a quasi-quantitative result. Number of subjects with positive treatment emergent anti-Avelumab antibodies were reported. Subjects not positive prior to treatment with avelumab and with at least one positive result in the human-Antihuman Antibodies assay were characterized as treatment-emergent. Full Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Here "Number of subjects analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 161 weeks
    Notes
    [24] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    110
    Units: Subjects
    8
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab

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    End point title
    Part B: Serum Concentration at End of Infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab [25]
    End point description
    Serum concentration at end of infusion (CEOI) of Avelumab is reported. PK Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of avelumab, and provided at least 1 measurable post-dose concentration. Here "n" signifies those subjects who were evaluable at specified time-point for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    At Day 1, 43 and 169
    Notes
    [25] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Microgram per milliliter
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 1: n = 104
    237 ( 31.1 )
        Day 43: n = 78
    244 ( 32.1 )
        Day 169: n = 41
    255 ( 27.7 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Part B: Minimum Serum Post-dose (Ctrough) Concentration of Aveluamb

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    End point title
    Part B: Minimum Serum Post-dose (Ctrough) Concentration of Aveluamb [26]
    End point description
    Minimum serum post-dose (Ctrough) concentration of avelumab was reported. PK Analysis Set included all subjects who received at least 1 dose of avelumab, and provided at least 1 measurable post-dose concentration. Here "n" signifies those subjects who were evaluable at specified time-point for this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 15, Day 29, Day 43, Day 85, Day 127, Day 169, Day 253, Day 337, Day 421, Day 505, Day 589, Day 673
    Notes
    [26] - 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: This endpoint was planned to be reported for Part B only.
    End point values
    Part B: Avelumab
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    Units: Microgram per milliliter
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        Day 15: n =100
    22.2 ( 57.5 )
        Day 29: n = 86
    27.8 ( 80.2 )
        Day 43: n = 76
    27.5 ( 89.4 )
        Day 85: n = 61
    29.4 ( 130.4 )
        Day 127: n = 54
    37.0 ( 65.6 )
        Day 169: n = 45
    45.6 ( 60.3 )
        Day 253: n = 47
    39.9 ( 53.0 )
        Day 337: n = 36
    39.5 ( 37.3 )
        Day 421: n = 24
    43.6 ( 30.3 )
        Day 505: n = 14
    41.8 ( 30.4 )
        Day 589: n = 4
    57.5 ( 24.1 )
        Day 673: n = 5
    44.9 ( 21.4 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Part A: Up to 325 weeks; Part B: Up to 396 weeks
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Adverse events were reported as per MedDRA v21.1 for Part A arm and MedDRA v22.0 for Part B.
    Assessment type
    Non-systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    21.122.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Part B: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Participants received Avelumab as first-line treatment for metastatic or distally recurrent MCC at a dose of 10 mg/kg as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Reporting group title
    Part A: Avelumab
    Reporting group description
    Participants with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) after failing first-line chemotherapy received Avelumab at a dose of 10 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) as 1-hour intravenous infusion once every 2 weeks until therapeutic failure, significant clinical deterioration, unacceptable toxicity, or any criterion for withdrawal from the trial or investigational medicinal product occurs.

    Serious adverse events
    Part B: Avelumab Part A: Avelumab
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    58 / 116 (50.00%)
    48 / 88 (54.55%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    72
    63
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Malignant neoplasm progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Metastases to meninges
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Neoplasm progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pericardial effusion malignant
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Squamous cell carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metastases to central nervous system
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Lung adenocarcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tumour compression
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Prostate cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Paraneoplastic syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metastasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Basal cell carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bowen's disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Superior vena cava syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Lymphoedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Shock haemorrhagic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Knee arthroplasty
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 116 (5.17%)
    2 / 88 (2.27%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 6
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Disease progression
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    9 / 88 (10.23%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 10
    0 / 9
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 7
    0 / 7
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Influenza like illness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gait disturbance
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Autoimmune disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         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
    Epiglottic cyst
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleural effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea exertional
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypoxia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Productive cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pleural thickening
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Delirium
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Confusional state
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Transaminases increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Liver function test increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intraocular pressure increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Infusion related reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 116 (2.59%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    3 / 3
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hip fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Radiation mucositis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Radiation skin injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tendon rupture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Femoral neck fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         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 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pericardial effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myocarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
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         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac tamponade
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Autoimmune neuropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Post herpetic neuralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Encephalopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Transient ischaemic attack
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Polyneuropathy in malignant disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Polyneuropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dysarthria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    4 / 88 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Leukocytosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Microcytic anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Normochromic normocytic anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Eyelid function disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Glaucoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Retinal artery occlusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ulcerative keratitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diplopia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Oesophageal spasm
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ileus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    2 / 88 (2.27%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Faecaloma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    3 / 88 (3.41%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Enterocolitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Large intestine perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Faeces discoloured
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dysphagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diverticulum
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Autoimmune colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal hernia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Liver injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatic failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         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
    Vascular purpura
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diabetic foot
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Hydronephrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 116 (2.59%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tubulointerstitial nephritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    4 / 88 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Endocrine disorders
    Hypothyroidism
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diabetes insipidus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         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
    Bone pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Synovitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Flank pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chondrocalcinosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Arthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myositis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spondylitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Lung infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    2 / 88 (2.27%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Klebsiella sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Erysipelas
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diabetic foot infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cellulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    2 / 88 (2.27%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Streptococcal sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Endocarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Streptococcal infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 116 (3.45%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peritonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infective exacerbation of bronchiectasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haematoma infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Spinal cord infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Herpes zoster
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 116 (2.59%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diabetes mellitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 116 (1.72%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Tumour lysis syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 116 (0.86%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypernatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    1 / 88 (1.14%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Part B: Avelumab Part A: Avelumab
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    114 / 116 (98.28%)
    86 / 88 (97.73%)
    Vascular disorders
    Lymphoedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 116 (9.48%)
    11 / 88 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    11
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    24 / 116 (20.69%)
    10 / 88 (11.36%)
         occurrences all number
    24
    10
    Chills
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 116 (12.07%)
    10 / 88 (11.36%)
         occurrences all number
    14
    10
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    27 / 116 (23.28%)
    34 / 88 (38.64%)
         occurrences all number
    27
    34
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 116 (12.93%)
    19 / 88 (21.59%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    19
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 116 (11.21%)
    9 / 88 (10.23%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    9
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 116 (13.79%)
    9 / 88 (10.23%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    9
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    28 / 116 (24.14%)
    16 / 88 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    28
    16
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Investigations
    Lipase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    5
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 116 (6.03%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    7
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    6
    Blood bilirubin increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 116 (5.17%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    0
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 116 (5.17%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    7
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    7
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 116 (15.52%)
    14 / 88 (15.91%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    14
    Weight increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    0
    Infusion related reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    12 / 88 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    12
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    10 / 88 (11.36%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    10
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    12 / 88 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    12
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Eosinophilia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 116 (5.17%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    0
    Lymphopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    7
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 116 (16.38%)
    14 / 88 (15.91%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    14
    Eye disorders
    Vision blurred
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 116 (18.97%)
    24 / 88 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    24
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    13 / 88 (14.77%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    13
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 116 (9.48%)
    11 / 88 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    11
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 116 (15.52%)
    23 / 88 (26.14%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    23
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    29 / 116 (25.00%)
    16 / 88 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    29
    16
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 116 (9.48%)
    13 / 88 (14.77%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    13
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 116 (15.52%)
    12 / 88 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    12
    Erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 116 (6.03%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    5
    Dry skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    5
    Actinic keratosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    0
    Rash maculo-papular
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 116 (6.03%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    5
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 116 (5.17%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    0
    Endocrine disorders
    Hypothyroidism
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 116 (8.62%)
    16 / 88 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    16
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    17 / 88 (19.32%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    17
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 116 (11.21%)
    13 / 88 (14.77%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    13
    Flank pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Arthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    Muscular weakness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    7 / 88 (7.95%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 116 (6.03%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    5
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 116 (6.90%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    6
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 116 (6.90%)
    8 / 88 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    8
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Cellulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    5 / 88 (5.68%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 116 (9.48%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    0
    Hypomagnesaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 116 (6.03%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    0
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 116 (7.76%)
    0 / 88 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    0
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 116 (13.79%)
    21 / 88 (23.86%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    21
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 116 (0.00%)
    6 / 88 (6.82%)
         occurrences all number
    0
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    10 Apr 2014
    • Changed the frequency of electrocardiogram monitoring in the study. • Clarified that contraceptive use (Inclusion Criterion #9) is required for 30 days prior to first study drug administration through 60 days after the stopping study participation if the risk of conception exists (ie, females subjects of childbearing potential and male subjects). • Revised the Exclusion Criterion #4 so that radiotherapy administered to superficial lesions is not allowed if such lesions are considered target lesions in efficacy evaluation or may influence efficacy evaluation of the investigational agent. • Clarified required premedication and allow for flexibility based on local treatment standards and guideline.
    06 Jun 2014
    • Added response status at 6 and 12 months as a secondary objective. • Changed from the characterization of PK profile (exploratory objective) to the characterization of population PK (secondary objective). • Updated PK sampling to provide additional post infusion samples for characterization of population PK. • Clarified the wording of the exploratory objective regarding the immunogenicity of MSB0010718C and change to a secondary objective. • Added additional immunogenicity sampling in the follow-up period. • Added a comparison of the TTP on last prior anticancer therapy to PFS time on treatment with MSB0010718C as an exploratory objective. • Added a further exploratory analysis repeating the analysis of secondary and exploratory objectives that will be conducted 12 months after the accrual of the last subject. • Added health-related quality of life questionnaires (the EuroQol EQ-5D and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Melanoma questionnaires) used for a new exploratory objective “To explore the benefits of MSB0010718C as perceived by subjects with metastatic MCC”. • Aligned the study endpoints with the amended objectives. • Updated the study procedures and assessments and Schedule of Assessments to align with the added PK sampling and patient reported outcome assessments. • Clarified discontinuation criteria for therapeutic failure.
    05 Sep 2014
    • Added optional subject interviews to the health-related quality of life assessments and added new exploratory endpoint regarding the subjects experience with their disease and treatment as reported in the optional subject interviews. • Modified language in Inclusion Criterion 3 (histologically proven MCC); • Added new Inclusion Criterion 4 and allowed for archival biopsy at Screening if fresh or recent biopsy was not feasible; • Added updated results in the Background Information from previous studies. • Modified language regarding the collection and storage of tissue samples. • Modified language regarding pharmacogenetic samples and identity protection. • Added clarifying language regarding unplanned interim analysis.
    17 Nov 2014
    • Added language stipulating that subjects with confirmed CR should stay on treatment for a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 12 months. • Deleted the 1-year time restriction for re-initiation of treatment for subjects who had confirmed CR and relapse after treatment discontinuation. • Added an algorithm for the treatment of immune-related AEs. • Added language stipulating that Grade 3 and 4 diagnostic tests (for example, ECGs, laboratory findings) must be reported as an AE by the Investigator to the Sponsor.
    22 Dec 2014
    • Added new safety visits at Week 2, 4, and 6 for blood draws for the analysis of liver enzymes for subjects with liver metastases. • Modified Inclusion Criterion 7 regarding hepatic function so that all subjects were to have Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) <= 2.5 × Upper limit of normal (ULN). • Added new Inclusion criterion of estimated life expectancy of 12 weeks.
    26 Feb 2015
    • Changed in IMP name from MSB0010718C to avelumab. • Added tumor shrinkage as exploratory objective and added to endpoints. • Changed timing of interim analysis. • Updated safety results. • Deleted MCV cellular responses from Schedule of Assessments.
    08 Jan 2016
    • Designated a “Part A” and “Part B” of the study. • Designated all subjects who had enrolled in the study prior to Amendment 7 as subjects participating in Part A of the study and updated all sections accordingly – Note, apart from this designation, no changes were made to the language for subjects participating in Part A. • Added a new cohort of subjects who had not received any prior systemic treatment for metastatic MCC. These subjects were designated as participating in Part B of the study. • Updated all sections as necessary for the Part A and Part B designations.
    23 May 2017
    • To allow for 5-year survival follow-up • For consistency between Part A and Part B and to ensure complete data collection to evaluate the duration of response in subjects with response regardless of whether they discontinued study drug or not. • Regular review of safety data by the SMC no longer deemed necessary due to the now well characterized avelumab safety profile. • Changed the mandatory observation based on the latest avelumab safety information. • To ensure clarity for Investigators, country reviewers and IRB/IEC reviewers of importance of completion of the trial, even with health authority approvals.
    25 May 2018
    • Clarified that survival follow-up for 5 years is for both Parts A and B. • Added new language regarding continued treatment past initial determination of PD. • Modified mandatory 2-hour post infusion observation to be based on based upon clinical judgment and presence/severity of prior infusion reactions.

    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.
    None reported
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