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    Clinical Trial Results:
    The Effect of Intensive Urate Lowering Therapy (ULT) with Febuxostat in Comparison with Allopurinol on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Gout Using Surrogate Markers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial (Acronym: the FORWARD Trial)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2014-005567-33
    Trial protocol
    NL   DE   PL   HR   IT  
    Global end of trial date
    10 May 2017

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    19 Aug 2018
    First version publication date
    19 Aug 2018
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    MEIN/14/FEB-PWV/001
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02500641
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Other trial identifiers
    the FORWARD trial: MEIN/14/FEB-PWV/001
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A
    Sponsor organisation address
    1, Avenue de la Gare, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1611
    Public contact
    Medical Scientific Management, Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A, 00352 264976, reception@menarini.lu
    Scientific contact
    Paolo Fabrizzi, Menarini, +39 0555680459, PFabrizzi@menarini.it
    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
    10 May 2017
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    10 May 2017
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    10 May 2017
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary study objective is to determine whether Febuxostat daily 80-120 mg is better than Allopurinol daily 100-600 mg in inducing positive changes in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) after 36 weeks of treatment. PVW is considered a valid surrogate endpoint with clearly established relevance to predict CV clinical outcome.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study has been carried out in compliance with the study protocol, the recommendations on biomedical research on human subjects of the Declaration of Helsinki, International Conference of Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) Guidelines, EU-Directive 2001/20 of April 4, 2001, and national requirements of the participating countries.
    Background therapy
    To prevent flares in the initial stages of treatment, patients will be treated for at least 6 months with colchicine 0.5 - 1 mg QD or in case of colchicine intolerance, Naproxen 550 mg BID with Omeprazole (20-40 mg once daily), if indicated to be used.
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    24 Aug 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
    Netherlands: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 90
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Romania: 52
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 15
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Serbia: 32
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    196
    EEA total number of subjects
    164
    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)
    128
    From 65 to 84 years
    68
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The study was conducted in 29 Investigational study sites present in 5 European countries (11 in Poland, 6 in Romania, 4 in Italy, 1 in Germany, 1 in the Netherlands) and in a non European country (6 in Serbia). FPI: 24 August 2015 - LPO: 10 May 2017. Phase IV. Treatment duration: 36 weeks Safety follow up: 2 weeks

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Screening period was from 7 days to up to 30 days according to possibility of re-testing sUA level.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Trial (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    Evaluator of PWV/PWA was blinded to the treatment received by the subject

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Febuxostat 80/120
    Arm description
    Febuxostat 80 mg or 120 mg once daily (120 mg daily, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at 80 mg daily).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Febuxostat
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Febuxostat 80 mg or 120 mg once daily (120 mg daily, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at 80 mg daily).

    Arm title
    Allopurinol 100/600 mg
    Arm description
    Allopurinol 100 mg once daily (up to a maximum dose of 600 mg daily escalated in 100 mg increments every 2 weeks, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at the previous dose).
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Allopurinol 100-600 mg
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Allopurinol 100 mg once daily (up to a maximum dose of 600 mg daily escalated in 100 mg increments every 2 weeks, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at the previous dose).

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Febuxostat 80/120 Allopurinol 100/600 mg
    Started
    98
    98
    Completed
    88
    86
    Not completed
    10
    12
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    4
    5
         Study terminated by Sponsor
    1
    -
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    -
    2
         not specificied
    -
    2
         Lost to follow-up
    1
    -
         not specified
    3
    -
         Protocol deviation
    1
    2
         non compliance study drug
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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

    Reporting group values
    Overall Trial Total
    Number of subjects
    196 196
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    128 128
        From 65-84 years
    68 68
        85 years and over
    0 0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    59.59 ± 10.6 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    35 35
        Male
    161 161
    Subject analysis sets

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set/Febuxostat
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomised subjects who had taken at least one dose of study drug specified by treatment group and performed at least one primary efficacy assessment (PWV) after randomisation.

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set/Allopurinol
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomised subjects who had taken at least one dose of study drug specified by treatment group and performed at least one primary efficacy assessment (PWV) after randomisation.

    Subject analysis sets values
    Full Analysis Set/Febuxostat Full Analysis Set/Allopurinol
    Number of subjects
    92
    90
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    66
    58
        From 65-84 years
    26
    32
        85 years and over
    0
    0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    58.26 ± 10.97
    59.83 ± 9.96
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    15
    15
        Male
    77
    75

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Febuxostat 80/120
    Reporting group description
    Febuxostat 80 mg or 120 mg once daily (120 mg daily, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at 80 mg daily).

    Reporting group title
    Allopurinol 100/600 mg
    Reporting group description
    Allopurinol 100 mg once daily (up to a maximum dose of 600 mg daily escalated in 100 mg increments every 2 weeks, if serum urate was >6 mg/dL after 2 weeks of treatment at the previous dose).

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set/Febuxostat
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomised subjects who had taken at least one dose of study drug specified by treatment group and performed at least one primary efficacy assessment (PWV) after randomisation.

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set/Allopurinol
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    All randomised subjects who had taken at least one dose of study drug specified by treatment group and performed at least one primary efficacy assessment (PWV) after randomisation.

    Primary: Change in PWV after 36 weeks of treatment

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    End point title
    Change in PWV after 36 weeks of treatment
    End point description
    To determine whether Febuxostat daily 80-120 mg was better than Allopurinol daily 100-600 mg in inducing positive changes in Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) after 36 weeks of treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    36 weeks of treatment. From Visit 0 (randomization visit) to Visit 4 (36 weeks +/- 4 days).
    End point values
    Full Analysis Set/Febuxostat Full Analysis Set/Allopurinol
    Number of subjects analysed
    92
    90
    Units: Velocity m/s
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    9.0 ± 2.04
    9.05 ± 1.99
    Statistical analysis title
    Febuxostat vs Allopurinolo
    Comparison groups
    Full Analysis Set/Febuxostat v Full Analysis Set/Allopurinol
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    182
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.5298 [1]
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [1] - not statistically significant (p>0.05)

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From signing of informed consent at Visit -1 (from 7 to 30 days before treatment phase in case of re-testing) to follow-up period of 2 weeks after the administration of the last treatment dose. Treatment duration was of 36 weeks.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    AE's were considered abnormalities in laboratory analyses (newly occurring after IMP administration or worsening of previously known abnormalities) considered clinically relevant by the Principal investigator (values significantly above or under normal range or requiring an intervention or diagnostic tests, or may result in the IMP discontinuation.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    18.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Febuxostat 80/120 mg in Safety population
    Reporting group description
    Initial daily dose is Febuxostat 80 mg given once a day. In case patient has sUA > 6 mg/dl after 2 weeks of treatment, then Febuxostat was up tritrated to 120 mg once a day and, if tolerated, maintained for the study duration.

    Reporting group title
    Allopurinol 100-600 mg in Safety Population
    Reporting group description
    The initial daily dose is 100 mg , to be increased by 100 mg every 2 weeks in patients with sUA > 6 mg/dl. Maximum daily dose achievable in the study will depend on kidney function and tolerability, but will not exceed 600 mg.

    Serious adverse events
    Febuxostat 80/120 mg in Safety population Allopurinol 100-600 mg in Safety Population
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 98 (10.20%)
    8 / 98 (8.16%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Colon cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Aortic aneurysm
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Adhesiolysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Appendicectomy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Colectomy
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Coronary artery bypass
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric bypass
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Large intestine operation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intraocular lens implant
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood triglycerides increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         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
    Post procedural complication
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Angina pectoris
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial flutter
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pericarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Myocardial ischaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Cataract
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Large intestinal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peritoneal adhesions
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Appendicitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Osteomyelitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         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: 0%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Febuxostat 80/120 mg in Safety population Allopurinol 100-600 mg in Safety Population
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    50 / 98 (51.02%)
    61 / 98 (62.24%)
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Skin papilloma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Arteriosclerosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Asthma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Pulmonary mass
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Loss of libido
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 98 (4.08%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    1
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Blood glucose increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
    4 / 98 (4.08%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    4
    Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Blood pressure increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Blood triglycerides increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    3
    Blood uric acid increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    C-reactive protein increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Eosinophil count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Haemoglobin decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Hepatic enzyme increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 98 (4.08%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    1
    Laboratory test abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Blood insulin increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Blood potassium decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Blood pressure abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    International normalised ratio increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Prothrombin time shortened
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Epicondylitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Forearm fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Ligament sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Skin injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Wound
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
    Adenomatous polyposis coli
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Type V hyperlipidaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Sciatica
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    Paraesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Restless legs syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Coagulopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    8 / 98 (8.16%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    8
    Diverticulum intestinal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Frequent bowel movements
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Hypoaesthesia oral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    4 / 98 (4.08%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic steatosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Hepatocellular injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Alcoholic liver disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Liver disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Pain of skin
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Skin disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Nephropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Renal impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 98 (10.20%)
    9 / 98 (9.18%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    15
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Tendonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Enthesopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Intervertebral disc disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Joint swelling
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Musculoskeletal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Musculoskeletal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Myopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Spinal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    Ear infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Laryngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    7 / 98 (7.14%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 98 (2.04%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Asymptomatic bacteriuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Herpes zoster
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    3 / 98 (3.06%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Gout
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 98 (10.20%)
    15 / 98 (15.31%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    27
    Metabolic syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    Dyslipidaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Hypercholesterolaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    1 / 98 (1.02%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 98 (0.00%)
    4 / 98 (4.08%)
         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 2015
    Changes introduced were the following: - Definition on exclusion criteria No.6 of basalioma skin cancer as minor skin cancer not to be excluded from trial participation. - Re-definition of contraception criteria accepted in the trial (exclusion criteria No.17) - Better explanation of dose modification of Allopurinol in case of significant renal function worsening. - Correction of allowed colchicine dosage. - Change of responsibility persons - Specification within secondary endpoint related to percentage of gout patients that serum urate concentration can be less than, or equal to 6 mg/dl after 12, 24 and 36 weeks of treatment. - Added section 10.4.1 "Management of laboratory abnormalities" - Deletion of ESR analysis from laboratory safety parameter in the Study Synopsis - Change of Country, number of sites and study duration - Introduction and definition of re-screening as new study procedure and consequent extension of the screening period from 7 days to period up to 30 days - Wording added on exclusion criteria 21 to better clarify the significant conditions which may result in a inadequate PWV/PWA measurement. - Added wording to confirm that within IMP/NIMP dispensed, treatment for flares is also included - Removal of triglycerides and LDL from safety laboratory evaluation as already present in central lab analysis. - Description of severe intensity of AE was slightly modified from „significant“ to „important“ abnormality: - Email reporting of SAEs is accepted as well as the fax reporting - Addition of safety section 10.4.1 "Management of laboratory abnormalities" containing additional wording on reporting of AEs and on laboratory parameters measured in central laboratory. - Addition of pregnancy of patient's partner (in case of male patients). - Other minor changes and corrections of typo error

    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.
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