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    Clinical Trial Results:
    An Open-Label Extension Study of APD811-003 in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2014-003042-27
    Trial protocol
    CZ   HU   ES   PL   RO   SK  
    Global end of trial date
    29 Mar 2021

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    05 Sep 2024
    First version publication date
    05 Sep 2024
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    APD811-007
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02279745
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    United Therapeutics Corp.
    Sponsor organisation address
    55 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, United States, 27709
    Public contact
    Global Medical Information, United Therapeutics Corp., +1 9194858350, clinicaltrials@unither.com
    Scientific contact
    Global Medical Information, United Therapeutics Corp., +1 9194858350, clinicaltrials@unither.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
    21 Jun 2021
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    29 Mar 2021
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    29 Mar 2021
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    Primary: To evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of ralinepag in patients with World Health Organization (WHO) Group 1 pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who completed Study APD811-003.
    Protection of trial subjects
    In accordance with federal/national regulations and ICH GCP guidelines, Clinical Monitors for UTC or its designee periodically contacted the sites and conducted on-site visits. During these visits, the Monitor, at a minimum, confirmed ethical treatment of subjects, assessed study progress, reviewed data collected, conducted source document verification, verified drug accountability periodically, and identified any issues requiring resolution. The Investigator was required to allow the Monitor direct access to all relevant documents and allocate his/her time and his/her staff to discuss any findings or any relevant issues. In addition, Auditors for UTC or its designee periodically contacted the sites and conducted on-site visits.
    Background therapy
    Concomitant medications and concomitant nondrug treatments were recorded. Subjects were permitted PAH-specific oral therapy consisting of an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) and/or a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5-I) or a soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator. If on a single therapy at Baseline, the on-study addition of an ERA or PDE5-I or a sGC stimulator was permitted. In addition to ralinepag, subjects could be prescribed no more than 1 agent from the ERA class and 1 agent from the PDE5-I/sGC stimulator class at any given time. Substitution and dose adjustment within each of these classes was permitted. Subjects were evaluated for the presence of clinical worsening if additional therapy or dose adjustments/substitutions of current therapies was required. In addition, the following therapies, which may have affected PAH, were permitted and adjusted in dose as needed: • Vasodilators (including calcium channel blockers) • Digoxin • Spironolactone • L-Arginine supplementation. Diuretics were dosed as clinically indicated throughout the study. Subjects who required treatment with a prostacyclin/prostacyclin analogue (IV, subcutaneous, oral, or inhaled), except for acute vasodilator testing during cardiac catheterization, were discontinued from the study.
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    08 Jul 2015
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Romania: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Bulgaria: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Czechia: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hungary: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Serbia: 9
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    45
    EEA total number of subjects
    20
    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)
    39
    From 65 to 84 years
    6
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The study was conducted by 23 investigators at 23 study centers in the US, Europe, and Australia. No formal sample size calculation was conducted. All eligible subjects from Study APD811-003 could be enrolled into Study APD811-007.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Each subject must have met all of the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria to be eligible for enrollment in the study. Eligible subjects completed the Phase 2 study, APD811-003, or were assigned to receive placebo and were discontinued due to clinical worsening.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Baseline
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Received Placebo in APD811-003
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Ralinepag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    APD811
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Ralinepag was provided for oral administration as 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100 mcg immediate-release capsule dose strengths, and later was provided as 50, 250, and 400 mcg (0.05, 0.25, and 0.4 mg) extended-release tablet dose strengths. Subjects who received ralinepag in Study APD811-003 remained on their current dose. Subjects in the placebo treatment group of Study APD811-003 underwent a ralinepag Dose Titration Period (up to 9 weeks) until a stable maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was reached. The maximum total daily dose (TDD) was 600 mcg which could be increased at the discretion of the Investigator. Incremental dose increases were allowed after the Dose Titration Period (ie, during the Treatment Period) at the discretion of the Investigator (as clinically indicated) and according to the stepwise titration scheme. If a dose was not tolerated by the subject, it could have been adjusted as directed by the Investigator.

    Arm title
    Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Ralinepag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    APD811
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Ralinepag was provided for oral administration as 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100 mcg immediate-release capsule dose strengths, and later was provided as 50, 250, and 400 mcg (0.05, 0.25, and 0.4 mg) extended-release tablet dose strengths. Subjects who received ralinepag in Study APD811-003 remained on their current dose. Subjects in the placebo treatment group of Study APD811-003 underwent a ralinepag Dose Titration Period (up to 9 weeks) until a stable MTD was reached. The maximum TDD was 600 mcg which could be increased at the discretion of the Investigator. The dose achieved for each subject at the end of the Dose Titration Period could have been maintained throughout the Treatment Period; however, incremental dose increases were allowed during the Treatment Period at the discretion of the Investigator (as clinically indicated) and according to the stepwise titration scheme. If a dose was not tolerated by the subject, it could have been adjusted as directed by the Investigator.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Received Placebo in APD811-003 Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Started
    15
    30
    Completed
    15
    30
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    Treatment Period
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Received Placebo in APD811-003
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Ralinepag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    APD811
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Ralinepag was provided for oral administration as 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100 mcg immediate-release capsule dose strengths, and later was provided as 50, 250, and 400 mcg (0.05, 0.25, and 0.4 mg) extended-release tablet dose strengths. Subjects who received ralinepag in Study APD811-003 remained on their current dose. Subjects in the placebo treatment group of Study APD811-003 underwent a ralinepag Dose Titration Period (up to 9 weeks) until a stable MTD was reached. The maximum TDD was 600 mcg which could be increased at the discretion of the Investigator. The dose achieved for each subject at the end of the Dose Titration Period could have been maintained throughout the Treatment Period; however, incremental dose increases were allowed during the Treatment Period at the discretion of the Investigator (as clinically indicated) and according to the stepwise titration scheme. If a dose was not tolerated by the subject, it could have been adjusted as directed by the Investigator.

    Arm title
    Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Ralinepag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    APD811
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Ralinepag was provided for oral administration as 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100 mcg immediate-release capsule dose strengths, and later was provided as 50, 250, and 400 mcg (0.05, 0.25, and 0.4 mg) extended-release tablet dose strengths. Subjects who received ralinepag in Study APD811-003 remained on their current dose. Subjects in the placebo treatment group of Study APD811-003 underwent a ralinepag Dose Titration Period (up to 9 weeks) until a stable MTD was reached. The maximum TDD was 600 mcg which could be increased at the discretion of the Investigator. The dose achieved for each subject at the end of the Dose Titration Period could have been maintained throughout the Treatment Period; however, incremental dose increases were allowed during the Treatment Period at the discretion of the Investigator (as clinically indicated) and according to the stepwise titration scheme. If a dose was not tolerated by the subject, it could have been adjusted as directed by the Investigator.

    Number of subjects in period 2
    Received Placebo in APD811-003 Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Started
    15
    30
    Completed
    11
    15
    Not completed
    4
    15
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    2
    4
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    -
    2
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
    5
         Study Noncompliance
    -
    1
         Clinical worsening as defined by protocol
    -
    2
         Pregnancy
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Baseline
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group values
    Baseline Total
    Number of subjects
    45 45
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    39 39
        From 65-84 years
    6 6
        85 years and over
    0 0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        median (full range (min-max))
    51.0 (20 to 71) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    39 39
        Male
    6 6
    Ethnicity
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    1 1
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    44 44
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        White
    42 42
        Black or African American
    1 1
        Asian
    1 1
        Other
    1 1
    Etiology of PAH
    Units: Subjects
        Idiopathic PAH
    23 23
        Heritable PAH
    4 4
        Drug or Toxin Induced PAH
    2 2
        PAH Associated with Other Disease
    16 16
    6MWD Category at Baseline
    Units: Subjects
        ≤400 m
    18 18
        >400 m
    27 27
    WHO Functional Class at Baseline
    Units: Subjects
        FC I
    3 3
        FC II
    32 32
        FC III
    10 10
    Background PAH Therapy at Randomization in APD811-003 - ERA
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    31 31
        No
    14 14
    Background PAH Therapy at Randomization in APD811-003 - PDE5-I
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    38 38
        No
    7 7
    Background PAH Therapy at Randomization in APD811-003 - sGC Stimulator
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    2 2
        No
    43 43
    Background PAH Therapy at Randomization in APD811-003 - ERA + PDE5-I/sGC Stimulator
    Units: Subjects
        Yes
    26 26
        No
    19 19
    Time Since PAH Diagnosis
    Units: years
        median (full range (min-max))
    2.3 (0.8 to 16.0) -
    6MWD at Baseline
    Units: meters
        median (full range (min-max))
    425.0 (158 to 696) -
    NT-proBNP at Baseline
    Units: pg/mL
        median (full range (min-max))
    357.60 (53.4 to 4309.3) -
    PVR at Baseline
    Units: dyn.sec/cm^5
        median (full range (min-max))
    556.400 (126.30 to 1165.70) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Received Placebo in APD811-003
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Reporting group description
    -
    Reporting group title
    Received Placebo in APD811-003
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Received Ralinepag in APD811-003
    Reporting group description
    -

    Subject analysis set title
    Safety Population
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    The Safety Population included any subject who received ralinepag at any time during the course of Study APD811-007. All analyses were based on the Safety Population.

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance [1]
    End point description
    The hemodynamic parameters of pulmonary vascular resistance, cardiac output, cardiac index, and mean pulmonary artery pressure were collected by right heart catheterization (RHC).
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    At 1 or 2 years after the subject enrolled in the study, pending their last RHC prior to Protocol Amendment 2.
    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 was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in pulmonary vascular resistance for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    31
    Units: dyn.sec/cm^5
        median (full range (min-max))
    -52.2 (-573 to 846)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Cardiac Output

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Cardiac Output [2]
    End point description
    The hemodynamic parameters of pulmonary vascular resistance, cardiac output, cardiac index, and mean pulmonary artery pressure were collected by RHC.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    At 1 or 2 years after the subject enrolled in the study, pending their last RHC prior to Protocol Amendment 2.
    Notes
    [2] - No statistical analyses have been specified for this primary end point. It is expected there is at least one statistical analysis for each primary end point.
    Justification: This was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in cardiac output for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    31
    Units: L/min
        median (full range (min-max))
    0.0 (-2 to 5)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Cardiac Index

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Cardiac Index [3]
    End point description
    The hemodynamic parameters of pulmonary vascular resistance, cardiac output, cardiac index, and mean pulmonary artery pressure were collected by RHC.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    At 1 or 2 years after the subject enrolled in the study, pending their last RHC prior to Protocol Amendment 2.
    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: This was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in cardiac index for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    31
    Units: L/min/m^2
        median (full range (min-max))
    0.0 (-1 to 3)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change from Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure [4]
    End point description
    The hemodynamic parameters of pulmonary vascular resistance, cardiac output, cardiac index, and mean pulmonary artery pressure were collected by RHC.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    At 1 or 2 years after the subject enrolled in the study, pending their last RHC prior to Protocol Amendment 2.
    Notes
    [4] - 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 was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in mean pulmonary artery pressure for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    31
    Units: mmHg
        median (full range (min-max))
    -2.0 (-23 to 18)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change From Baseline in 6MWD

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    End point title
    Change From Baseline in 6MWD [5]
    End point description
    6-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) was measured at Baseline (prior to starting study drug) and every 3 months thereafter including the End of Study Visit.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From Baseline to discontinuation of study drug, up to 235 weeks.
    Notes
    [5] - 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 was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in 6MWD for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    45 [6]
    Units: meters
    median (full range (min-max))
        Month 3
    20.9 (-75 to 115)
        Month 6
    17.6 (-118 to 90)
        Month 9
    22.8 (-88 to 140)
        Month 12
    28.5 (-126 to 138)
        Month 15
    16.2 (-91 to 143)
        Month 18
    16.0 (-100 to 179)
        Month 21
    32.0 (-162 to 175)
        Month 24
    41.0 (-111 to 237)
        Month 27
    38.5 (-141 to 239)
        Month 30
    21.0 (-159 to 267)
        Month 33
    17.0 (-80 to 237)
        Month 36
    47.0 (-60 to 123)
        Month 39
    24.0 (-180 to 105)
        Month 42
    53.0 (-162 to 112)
        Month 45
    20.5 (-160 to 100)
        Month 48
    1.0 (-160 to 57)
        Month 51
    -120 (-120 to -120)
        End of Study (Time of Discontinuation of Study)
    37.0 (-327 to 170)
    Notes
    [6] - The number of subjects varied from month to month based on total study population at each visit.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Primary: Change From Baseline in WHO/NYHA FC

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    End point title
    Change From Baseline in WHO/NYHA FC [7]
    End point description
    WHO/New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class (FC) was measured at Baseline (prior to starting study drug) and every 3 months thereafter including at the End of Study and 28-Day Follow-up Visits.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    From Baseline to 28 days following discontinuation of study drug, up to 235 weeks.
    Notes
    [7] - 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 was an open-label extension study, and all participants in the Safety Population received ralinepag. The presented results show the overall change from baseline in WHO/NYHA FC for the Safety Population.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    45 [8]
    Units: Participants
        Month 3 Improved
    1
        Month 3 No Change
    43
        Month 3 Deteriorated
    0
        Month 6 Improved
    2
        Month 6 No Change
    37
        Month 6 Deteriorated
    3
        Month 9 Improved
    1
        Month 9 No Change
    36
        Month 9 Deteriorated
    3
        Month 12 Improved
    0
        Month 12 No Change
    37
        Month 12 Deteriorated
    2
        Month 15 Improved
    0
        Month 15 No Change
    33
        Month 15 Deteriorated
    3
        Month 18 Improved
    2
        Month 18 No Change
    31
        Month 18 Deteriorated
    1
        Month 21 Improved
    0
        Month 21 No Change
    30
        Month 21 Deteriorated
    4
        Month 24 Improved
    2
        Month 24 No Change
    28
        Month 24 Deteriorated
    3
        Month 27 Improved
    2
        Month 27 No Change
    28
        Month 27 Deteriorated
    2
        Month 30 Improved
    2
        Month 30 No Change
    23
        Month 30 Deteriorated
    4
        Month 33 Improved
    1
        Month 33 No Change
    21
        Month 33 Deteriorated
    3
        Month 36 Improved
    1
        Month 36 No Change
    13
        Month 36 Deteriorated
    2
        Month 39 Improved
    1
        Month 39 No Change
    11
        Month 39 Deteriorated
    1
        Month 42 Improved
    0
        Month 42 No Change
    10
        Month 42 Deteriorated
    1
        Month 45 Improved
    1
        Month 45 No Change
    6
        Month 45 Deteriorated
    1
        Month 48 Improved
    1
        Month 48 No Change
    4
        Month 48 Deteriorated
    0
        Month 51 Improved
    0
        Month 51 No Change
    2
        Month 51 Deteriorated
    0
        End of Study (Discontinuation) Improved
    2
        End of Study (Discontinuation) No Change
    29
        End of Study (Discontinuation) Deteriorated
    4
    Notes
    [8] - The number of subjects varied from month to month based on total study population at each visit.
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Time From Randomization to the First Protocol-defined Clinical Worsening Event

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    End point title
    Time From Randomization to the First Protocol-defined Clinical Worsening Event
    End point description
    Clinical worsening events were defined as death, or onset of a treatment-emergent AE with a fatal outcome occurring ≤14 days after treatment discontinuation; hospitalization for worsening PAH, heart-lung or lung transplant, or atrial septostomy; necessity of addition (or dose change) of any prostacyclin/prostacyclin analogue, PDE5-I or sGC stimulator, or ERA; and the combined occurrence of a decrease in 6MWD by at least 20% from Baseline, confirmed on two 6-Minute Walk Tests (6MWTs) on different days; worsening in WHO/NYHA FC from baseline; and appearance of or worsening of signs/symptoms of right heart failure that did not respond to optimized oral diuretic therapy.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    From Baseline to 28 days following discontinuation of study drug, up to 235 weeks.
    End point values
    Safety Population
    Number of subjects analysed
    45
    Units: weeks
        median (full range (min-max))
    56.50 (16.9 to 136.6)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    AEs were recorded for each subject throughout the course of the study from Baseline to 28 days following discontinuation of study drug (up to 235 weeks).
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Monitoring of AEs was continued up to 30 days after cessation of study drug administration. If an AE was not resolved or stabilized within 30 days, the Sponsor in consultation with the Investigator decided whether to continue to monitor the AE or close out the event in the database. SAEs were monitored until resolution or stabilization.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    23.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Safety Population
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Safety Population
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 45 (46.67%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    8
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    8
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Benign breast neoplasm
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Breast cancer in situ
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Deep vein thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Drug withdrawal syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Pleural effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia aspiration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary arterial hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Foot fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Head injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Arrhythmia supraventricular
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Atrial flutter
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure congestive
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiopulmonary failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Right ventricular failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 45 (13.33%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 7
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    Nervous system disorders
    Epilepsy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal distension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Haematemesis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Oesophageal varices haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Varices oesophageal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Myositis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Brain abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    COVID-19
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    COVID-19 pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Clostridium difficile infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Device related sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 45 (4.44%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 45 (2.22%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Safety Population
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    44 / 45 (97.78%)
    Vascular disorders
    Flushing
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 45 (26.67%)
         occurrences all number
    16
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 45 (13.33%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 45 (15.56%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Non-cardiac chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Dyspnoea exertional
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Pulmonary arterial hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Investigations
    N-terminal prohormone brain natriuretic peptide increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 45 (13.33%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    Cardiac disorders
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 45 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Right ventricular failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 45 (13.33%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 45 (17.78%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    29 / 45 (64.44%)
         occurrences all number
    60
    Presyncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 45 (17.78%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 45 (37.78%)
         occurrences all number
    27
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 45 (31.11%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 45 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 45 (15.56%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 45 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 45 (26.67%)
         occurrences all number
    23
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 45 (15.56%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    Pain in jaw
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 45 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Lower respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 45 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 45 (8.89%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 45 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Iron deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 45 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    5

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    15 Aug 2014
    The main changes implemented with this amendment were: • Added ECG assessments to all dose-titration visits (Weeks 1 to 9), to be completed pre-dose and 2 hours post-dose. • Moved clinical laboratory assessments from Weeks 4 and 8 to Weeks 5 and 9 and moved serum pregnancy test from Week 4 to Week 5. • Moved assessment of clinical worsening and WHO/NYHA FC to pre-dose procedures.
    09 Oct 2017
    The main changes implemented with this amendment were: • Secondary objectives: modified text explaining criteria for clinical worsening and added hemodynamics as an efficacy endpoint. • Changed treatment time from 6 months to indefinite. Information that incremental dose increases are allowed during the Treatment Period was added. • Added RHC to efficacy assessments.
    04 Jun 2018
    The main changes implemented with this amendment were: • Added plan to transition subjects from IR drug formulation to XR drug formulation. • Removed placebo capsule information and instruction, added XR tablet information and instruction. • Added dosing guidance to transition from IR to XR formulation.
    15 May 2019
    The main changes implemented with this amendment were: • Subjects who remain on ralinepag at study termination and meet all eligibility requirements are able to enroll in the Phase 3 open-label extension study (ROR-PH-303). • Removed stipulation that uptitration of ralinepag should not occur within 6 weeks of an efficacy assessment. • Removed treatment with inotropes for right ventricular failure as a prohibited medication. • Changed requirement for assessing subject mortality status from yearly contact following subject discontinuation from the study to contact of all subjects at the time of study termination. • Changed storage of XR tablet blister cards to 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF). • Removed 250 and 400 mcg tablets for oral administration.

    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

    Online references

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38198043
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