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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase 2b Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Velusetrag for the Treatment of Diabetic or Idiopathic Gastroparesis

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2014-003250-13
    Trial protocol
    CZ   PL  
    Global end of trial date
    05 Jun 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    28 Oct 2019
    First version publication date
    28 Oct 2019
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    0099
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02267525
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Theravance Biopharma R&D, Inc.
    Sponsor organisation address
    901 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, United States, 94080
    Public contact
    Theravance Biopharma R&D, Inc., Theravance Biopharma R&D, Inc., 650 808-6000,
    Scientific contact
    Theravance Biopharma R&D, Inc., Theravance Biopharma R&D, Inc., 650 808-6000,
    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
    05 Jun 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    05 Jun 2017
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    05 Jun 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the effect of velusetrag on symptoms in participants with gastroparesis.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was conducted in accordance with the protocol, the principles of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, the United States Code of Federal Regulations, the principles of the World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki, Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    16 Feb 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
    Czech Republic: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 12
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Sweden: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 217
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    233
    EEA total number of subjects
    16
    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)
    200
    From 65 to 84 years
    33
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    The screening period was 1 to 5 weeks in duration. The last consecutive 7 days were assessed for eligibility and served as the baseline period.

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

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Administered once daily, 30 minutes prior to eating, for 12 weeks.

    Arm title
    Velusetrag 5 mg
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Velusetrag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Administered once daily, 30 minutes prior to eating, for 12 weeks.

    Arm title
    Velusetrag 15 mg
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Velusetrag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Administered once daily, 30 minutes prior to eating, for 12 weeks.

    Arm title
    Velusetrag 30 mg
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Velusetrag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Administered once daily, 30 minutes prior to eating, for 12 weeks.

    Number of subjects in period 1 [1]
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Started
    59
    59
    56
    58
    Completed
    50
    49
    44
    51
    Not completed
    9
    10
    12
    7
         Physician decision
    1
    -
    1
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    3
    7
    5
    1
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    5
    2
    6
    4
         Miscellaneous
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    1
    -
    -
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to be in the baseline period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: One participant in the velusetrag 15 mg arm did not receive any study drug and is not included in the baseline period.

    Baseline characteristics

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

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 5 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 15 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 30 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg Total
    Number of subjects
    59 59 56 58 232
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    0
        From 65-84 years
    0
        85 years and over
    0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    47.0 ( 13.91 ) 51.8 ( 13.29 ) 49.9 ( 14.63 ) 52.4 ( 12.02 ) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    43 46 45 49 183
        Male
    16 13 11 9 49
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        White
    53 52 46 53 204
        Black or African American
    5 7 7 4 23
        Asian
    0 0 1 0 1
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0 1 1
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    1 0 1 0 2
        Multiple
    0 0 1 0 1
    Gastroparesis Type
    Units: Subjects
        Idiopathic Gastroparesis
    27 29 26 31 113
        Diabetic Gastroparesis
    32 30 30 27 119
    Weight
    Units: kg
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    81.52 ( 20.960 ) 82.29 ( 19.177 ) 82.85 ( 18.784 ) 78.32 ( 15.906 ) -
    Height
    Units: cm
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    167.75 ( 9.132 ) 165.70 ( 9.826 ) 165.93 ( 9.133 ) 164.51 ( 7.460 ) -
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    Units: kg/m^2
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    28.90 ( 6.795 ) 29.95 ( 6.273 ) 29.94 ( 5.666 ) 28.89 ( 5.218 ) -
    HbA1c
    Units: percent
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    7.75 ( 1.474 ) 6.92 ( 1.246 ) 7.42 ( 1.545 ) 6.95 ( 1.314 ) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 5 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 15 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 30 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Primary: Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) total score at week 4

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) total score at week 4
    End point description
    The GCSI was developed to quantifying symptom severity in participants with functional upper gastrointestinal symptoms. The daily version was developed to assess short-term changes in symptoms. The GCSI-24H contains 9 items in 3 subscales covering nausea/vomiting (3 items), postprandial fullness/early satiety (4 items), and bloating (2 items). A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 4
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    59
    59
    53
    57
    Units: Score on a scale
        least squares mean (standard error)
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
    -1.5 ( 0.13 )
    -1.2 ( 0.14 )
    -1.0 ( 0.13 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Velusetrag 5 mg vs. Placebo
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Velusetrag 5 mg
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    118
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.0327
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.75
         upper limit
    -0.03
    Statistical analysis title
    Velusetrag 15 mg vs. Placebo
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Velusetrag 15 mg
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    112
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.5758
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.48
         upper limit
    0.27
    Statistical analysis title
    Velusetrag 30 mg vs. Placebo
    Comparison groups
    Velusetrag 30 mg v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    116
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    other
    P-value
    = 0.6743
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.29
         upper limit
    0.45

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) total score

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) total score
    End point description
    The GCSI was developed to quantifying symptom severity in subjects with functional upper gastrointestinal symptoms. The daily version was developed to assess short-term changes in symptoms. The GCSI-24H contains 9 items in 3 subscales covering nausea/vomiting (3 items), postprandial fullness/early satiety (4 items), and bloating (2 items). A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Week 8 and Week 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    55 [1]
    57 [2]
    48 [3]
    53 [4]
    Units: Score on a scale
    least squares mean (standard error)
        Week 8 Change from Baseline
    -1.3 ( 0.14 )
    -1.6 ( 0.14 )
    -1.3 ( 0.15 )
    -1.3 ( 0.14 )
        Week 12 Change from Baseline
    -1.4 ( 0.15 )
    -1.7 ( 0.15 )
    -1.4 ( 0.16 )
    -1.5 ( 0.15 )
    Notes
    [1] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [2] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [3] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [4] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) individual component scores

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) individual component scores
    End point description
    Assessed with the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Rating Scale PRO (GRS PRO) Factor 2 scores. The GRS was developed for use in participants with diabetic or idiopathic gastroparesis and is sensitive to the range of symptoms experienced by participants within this study. A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    55 [5]
    57 [6]
    48 [7]
    53 [8]
    Units: Score on scale
    least squares mean (standard error)
        Week 4 Change from Baseline
    -0.7 ( 0.09 )
    -0.8 ( 0.08 )
    -0.7 ( 0.09 )
    -0.6 ( 0.09 )
        Week 8 Change from Baseline
    -0.8 ( 0.09 )
    -0.9 ( 0.09 )
    -0.8 ( 0.10 )
    -0.8 ( 0.09 )
        Week 12 Change from Baseline
    -0.8 ( 0.08 )
    -1.0 ( 0.08 )
    -0.9 ( 0.09 )
    -1.0 ( 0.08 )
    Notes
    [5] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [6] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [7] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [8] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) weekly responders

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    End point title
    Number of Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index – 24−Hour Recall (GCSI-24H) weekly responders
    End point description
    Weekly responders experienced at least 1 point decrease from baseline in GCSI-24H individual domain scores.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    55 [9]
    57 [10]
    48 [11]
    53 [12]
    Units: Participants
        Week 4
    30
    39
    22
    24
        Week 8
    30
    37
    27
    31
        Week 12
    31
    37
    26
    34
    Notes
    [9] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [10] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [11] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [12] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) total score

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) total score
    End point description
    The GRS was developed for use in participants with diabetic or idiopathic gastroparesis and is sensitive to the range of symptoms experienced by participants within this study. A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Weeks 4, 8 and 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    55 [13]
    57 [14]
    48 [15]
    53 [16]
    Units: Score on a scale
    least squares mean (standard error)
        Week 4 Change from Baseline
    -0.9 ( 0.12 )
    -1.3 ( 0.11 )
    -1.1 ( 0.12 )
    -0.8 ( 0.12 )
        Week 8 Change from Baseline
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
    -1.4 ( 0.13 )
    -1.2 ( 0.14 )
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
        Week 12 Change from Baseline
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
    -1.5 ( 0.13 )
    -1.3 ( 0.14 )
    -1.3 ( 0.13 )
    Notes
    [13] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [14] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [15] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [16] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) individual component scores

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the 7-day mean Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) individual component scores
    End point description
    The GRS was developed for use in participants with diabetic or idiopathic gastroparesis and is sensitive to the range of symptoms experienced by participants within this study. A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Weeks 4, 8 and 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    55 [17]
    57 [18]
    48 [19]
    53 [20]
    Units: Score on a scale
    least squares mean (standard error)
        New GRS PRO Factor 1: Week 4 Change from Baseline
    -0.9 ( 0.12 )
    -1.3 ( 0.11 )
    -1.2 ( 0.12 )
    -0.8 ( 0.12 )
        New GRS PRO Factor 1: Week 8 Change from Baseline
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
    -1.4 ( 0.13 )
    -1.2 ( 0.14 )
    -1.1 ( 0.13 )
        New GRS PRO Factor 1: Week 12 Change from Baseline
    -1.1 ( 0.14 )
    -1.5 ( 0.13 )
    -1.3 ( 0.15 )
    -1.2 ( 0.14 )
        New GRS PRO Factor 2: Week 4 Change from Baseline
    -0.7 ( 0.09 )
    -0.8 ( 0.08 )
    -0.7 ( 0.09 )
    -0.6 ( 0.09 )
        New GRS PRO Factor 2: Week 8 Change from Baseline
    -0.8 ( 0.09 )
    -0.9 ( 0.09 )
    -0.8 ( 0.10 )
    -0.8 ( 0.09 )
        New GRS PRO Factor 2: Week 12 Change from Baseline
    -0.8 ( 0.08 )
    -1.0 ( 0.08 )
    -0.9 ( 0.09 )
    -1.0 ( 0.08 )
    Notes
    [17] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [18] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [19] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [20] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of participants with an improvement from baseline of at least 1 point in Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) individual summary scores

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    End point title
    Number of participants with an improvement from baseline of at least 1 point in Gastroparesis Rating Scale (GRS) individual summary scores
    End point description
    The GRS was developed for use in participants with diabetic or idiopathic gastroparesis and is sensitive to the range of symptoms experienced by participants within this study. A negative change from baseline indicates a reduction in gastroparesis-related symptoms. Responders experienced at least 1 point decrease in GRS individual summary scores. Responders for at least 6 of 12 weeks (Weeks 1-12) (Responder Criteria 1) and responders for at least 6 of 12 weeks (Weeks 1-12) and for at least 3 weeks (Weeks 9-12) (Responder Criteria 2) are reported for GRS PRO Factor 1 and GRS PRO Factor 2 scores.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to Week 12
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    59
    59
    53
    57
    Units: Participants
        GRS PRO Factor 1: Responder Criteria 1
    22
    33
    26
    27
        GRS PRO Factor 1: Responder Criteria 2
    22
    32
    24
    27
        GRS PRO Factor 2: Responder Criteria 1
    24
    34
    27
    29
        GRS PRO Factor 2: Responder Criteria 2
    20
    32
    23
    28
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Summary of Day 28 Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy (GES) Hour 4 percentage retention

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    End point title
    Summary of Day 28 Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy (GES) Hour 4 percentage retention
    End point description
    Participants received a standardized test meal consisting of a 4-ounce (oz) egg white meal radiolabelled with 0.5-1 millicurie (mCi) technetium, 2 slices of white bread/toast, jam and water. Gamma camera images were obtained immediately after meal ingestion and at 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours after meal ingestion. The geometric mean of the anterior and posterior gastric counts for each time point were calculated and corrected for radioactive decay. Results are expressed as a percentage of food remaining in the stomach 4 hours after meal ingestion.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 28
    End point values
    Placebo Velusetrag 5 mg Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    23 [21]
    23 [22]
    20 [23]
    21 [24]
    Units: Percentage of food remaining
        least squares mean (standard error)
    29.5 ( 4.0 )
    13.4 ( 3.9 )
    16.1 ( 4.2 )
    12.4 ( 4.3 )
    Notes
    [21] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [22] - ITT analysis set: 59
    [23] - ITT analysis set: 53
    [24] - ITT analysis set: 57
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Day 1 to Week 14
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    17.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 15 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 30 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Velusetrag 5 mg
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg Velusetrag 5 mg
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    3 / 58 (5.17%)
    4 / 59 (6.78%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Acute myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abdominal adhesions
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Impaired gastric emptying
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Diabetic ketoacidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 2%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo Velusetrag 15 mg Velusetrag 30 mg Velusetrag 5 mg
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    38 / 59 (64.41%)
    38 / 56 (67.86%)
    29 / 58 (50.00%)
    35 / 59 (59.32%)
    Investigations
    Electrocardiogram T wave abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Muscle strain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    2 / 58 (3.45%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    2
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 59 (13.56%)
    5 / 56 (8.93%)
    2 / 58 (3.45%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    6
    2
    0
    Paraesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    2
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    0
    0
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    2
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    0
    1
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    0
    1
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    1
    3
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    6 / 59 (10.17%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    1
    6
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 59 (6.78%)
    17 / 56 (30.36%)
    11 / 58 (18.97%)
    7 / 59 (11.86%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    19
    12
    7
    Flatulence
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    2 / 58 (3.45%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    1
    Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    2 / 58 (3.45%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    2
    0
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    2
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    4 / 56 (7.14%)
    8 / 58 (13.79%)
    4 / 59 (6.78%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    8
    4
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    4 / 58 (6.90%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    4
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    0
    1
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    0
    1
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    3 / 56 (5.36%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    1
    1
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    1 / 58 (1.72%)
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    1
    0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    2
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 59 (8.47%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    0
    0
    3
    Localised infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    3
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    3 / 58 (5.17%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    3
    1
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 59 (5.08%)
    2 / 56 (3.57%)
    4 / 58 (6.90%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    4
    2
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Diabetes mellitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
    1 / 56 (1.79%)
    2 / 58 (3.45%)
    1 / 59 (1.69%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    1
    Hypoglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 59 (0.00%)
    0 / 56 (0.00%)
    0 / 58 (0.00%)
    2 / 59 (3.39%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    20 Nov 2014
    • Changed Inclusion Criterion #10 to clarify the concomitant medications restriction for entry to the study as well as the use of concomitant medications that affect gastroparesis symptoms in order for symptoms to remain stable throughout the study. • Added Exclusion Criterion #12 to exclude participants with an underlying condition that may have been the cause of the gastroparesis. • Added 2 new study endpoints: the proportion of participants with at least 1-point improvement from baseline in the GCSI-DD and GRS individual components at each week (1-12) to further assess changes. • Added predose and postdose 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) to Visit 7 (Day 56) to closely monitor participants’ cardiac health while they were being dosed. • Added HbA1c sample collection to Visit 8 (Day 84) for diabetic participants to monitor the results for these participants from Screening to the end of the study to determine effect of the study drug. • Added blinded interim assessment of sample size assumptions to ensure an adequate sample size. • Added a statement that the proportion endpoints would be evaluated using chi-square methodology. • Changed the PK assessment at Visit 7 (Day 56) from serial pharmacokinetics (PK) sampling to a trough level and at Visit 8 (Day 84) from a trough level to serial PK sampling to better correlate blood levels with gastric motility breath test (GMBT) results. • Added a statement that the final interpretation of all ECGs collected during the study would be completed by a central reviewer. • Removed or changed certain statements related to abstaining from smoking and alcohol and strenuous exercise to clarify these requirements in relationship to gastric motility breath test (GMBT) or GES testing. • Clarified that the GES was not required if a participant had a comparable, qualifying 4-hour GES performed within 1 year of Screening.
    30 Nov 2015
    • Clarified details of the study design (added the Screening Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, clarified the description of the 2 daily PRO measures, added that participants must have had a 7-day mean score of ≥2.5 and <5 points on the GCSI-24H at Day 1 and that eligible participants completed the Patient Assessment of Upper Gastrointestinal Quality of Life (PAGI-QOL) questionnaire to establish baseline QOL metrics at Day 1) for consistency between the study procedures section and the Schedule of Study Procedures. • Added the use of comparable, qualifying 4-hour 99mTc GES within 1 year of Screening to decrease participants’ exposure to radiation and decrease the number of long visits required by the protocol. The GES was used to diagnose participants with delayed gastric emptying and the Sponsor did not believe a confirmatory test was needed if a GES was performed within 1 year of Screening. • Added a statement that at least 50% of the participantsenrolled must have had a GES performed during the Screening Period of the study to allow the Sponsor to assess any difference in treatment effect due to historical GES (within 1 year of Screening) compared to the GES performed at the time of study entry. • Changed the GCSI-2W composite score range for eligibility to between ≥2 and <5 to enlarge the pool of participants eligible for Screening. Also revised the GCSI-DD to GCSI-24H for consistency with the naming convention of the questionnaire. • Removed all references to the 13C-octanoate GMBT. The GMBT was removed from the study to decrease the number of long visits and the study burden for participants as well as streamline study procedures for study sites. • Deleted references to GE t1/2 using 99mTc GES since the GMBT was removed from the study. • Added a statement that participants also completed the PAGI-QOL questionnaire to assess QOL metrics and completed the Treatment Satisfaction Question to provide an impression of study treatment.
    30 Nov 2015
    Continuation of protocol amendment 2: • Changed the serial PK assessments to a substudy. Decreasing the serial PK sampling to a subset of participants allowed participants who were unable to stay for numerous long visits to participate in the study. The trough PK sample at Day 14 was deleted, as it was the only blood draw for the visit and sufficient PK data were collected using the remaining PK samples. • Changed Inclusion Criterion #7 to increase the BMI range from 18 to 35 kg/m^2 to 18 to 42 kg/m^2, inclusive. • Changed Inclusion Criterion #11 (and revised similar language globally) to decrease the period for abstaining from prohibited medications from 72 hours to 24 hours prior to GES during Screening and start of Baseline Period to be less restrictive to potential participants, and to clarify that certain medications could have been used but their use was documented during the study in the Treatment and Follow-Up Periods so that participants did not withhold treatment for an extended period. • Added text to clarify that Visit 2 could have been combined with Screening if a Screening GES was not needed. • Changed the following inclusion/exclusion criteria to allow more potential participants to screen for the study: o Changed Exclusion Criterion #3 to allow a type 1 or type 2 diabetic to have an HbA1c level >11% instead of >10%. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #6 to allow a history of intrapyloric botulinum toxin injection within 3 months instead of 6 months of Screening. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #10 to allow a history of eating disorder but not a concurrent eating disorder. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #14 to exclude participants who were unwilling or unable to perform 99mTc GES, if applicable, for consistency with global removal of GMBT from the study. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #15 to increase the upper limit of normal for aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase from >1.5 times to >2 times the upper limit of normal.
    30 Nov 2015
    Continuation of protocol amendment 2: o Changed Exclusion Criterion #16 and concomitant medications language to clarify the use of opioids, with the intention to exclude chronic opioid use but not restrict or prohibit use of opioids for potential AEs. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #18 and concomitant medications language to clarify the use of moderate P-gp inhibitors based on the Sponsor’s assessment that the risk of moderate inhibitors and inducers was anticipated to be relatively low. o Deleted Exclusion Criterion #19 and modified concomitant medications language that prohibited the use of 2 or more psychotropic medications to be less restrictive to potential participants. o Changed Exclusion Criterion #21 to clarify examples of psychiatric conditions that were exclusionary. • Deleted Visit 3 from the study since the primary purpose of this visit was to conduct the GMBT; all Visit 3 procedures were moved to Visit 4. • Clarified the allowable window for the postdose ECGs and increased certain visit windows to allow more flexibility in scheduling visits to accommodate participants. • Added follow-up telephone calls on Day 42 and Day 70 in the Schedule of Study Procedures for clarity and consistency with the study procedures section. • Updated the total amount of blood drawn if participating in the main study only, and if also participating in the PK substudy. • Added predose meal requirements for Visit 5 (Day 14) and Visit 7 (Day 56) and postdose meal requirements for Visit 6 (Day 28) and Visit 8 (Day 84) for consistency with the Schedule of Study Procedures.
    09 May 2016
    • Added a 4-hour gastric emptying breath test (GEBT) option during the Screening Period to allow for a nonradioactive alternative for gastric emptying testing. • Clarified that a participant could qualify for the study with either a GES or a GEBT, and added text to allow for an additional GEBT at Screening for qualification if needed. • Changed Inclusion Criterion #6 to define entry criteria for the GEBT results that qualified the participant for the study, and to allow a participant to perform a second gastric emptying test if they failed either the GES or GEBT at Screening. • Changed Exclusion Criterion #13 and study procedures language to add additional exclusions pertaining to nicotine-containing products specific for the GEBT. • Changed Exclusion Criterion #14 to add additional exclusions for the GEBT (allergies to lactose and Spirulina). • Changed Exclusion Criterion #23 to clarify which drugs in the urine drug screen were exclusionary. • Broadened the study endpoints to include both the GES and the GEBT. • Increased certain visit windows to increase participant compliance with the scheduled visits per protocol. • Clarified that the Follow-up Visit was to occur 14 days after the Day 84/Early Termination Visit. • Added cannabinoids and tramadol to urine drug screen testing. • Clarified which participants would be included in the full analysis set and included new variables added to the protocol in the subgroup analysis.

    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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