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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Open-label, long-term follow-up of safety and biochemical disease control of Infacort® in neonates, infants and children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal insufficiency previously enrolled in the Infacort 003 study.

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2015-000458-40
    Trial protocol
    DE  
    Global end of trial date
    10 Aug 2018

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    14 Feb 2019
    First version publication date
    14 Feb 2019
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    Infacort 004
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02733367
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Diurnal Limited
    Sponsor organisation address
    Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF14 4UJ
    Public contact
    Dena Digweed, Diurnal Limited, +44 (0) 2920 682 069, info@diurnal.co.uk
    Scientific contact
    Dena Digweed, Diurnal Limited, +44 (0) 2920 682 069, info@diurnal.co.uk
    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
    20 Nov 2018
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    10 Aug 2018
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    10 Aug 2018
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the trial was to gather data on the long-term safety of Infacort in subjects who completed study Infacort 003. The secondary objective was to gather data on the effects of Infacort.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Before enrolment, every subject (both parents/carers) received full oral and written information about the nature, purpose, expected advantages and possible risks of the study. The parents/carers agreed to participation in the study by signing the informed consent form. They were given an opportunity to enquire about details of the study. After a sufficient period of time (at least 24 hours) for the individual’s consideration and decision, comprehension and consent were documented on the consent form by the dated signature of both the subject’s parents/carers and the Investigator. Children aged 3 to 6 years were informed about their involvement in the study in the presence of their parents/carers.
    Background therapy
    Not applicable for this study.
    Evidence for comparator
    Not applicable for this study.
    Actual start date of recruitment
    04 Mar 2016
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 18
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    18
    EEA total number of subjects
    18
    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)
    6
    Children (2-11 years)
    12
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    0
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Subjects recruited were those who had satisfactorily completed study Infacort 003 and agreed to participate in study Infacort 004. The investigator ensured that all subjects who were treated in study Infacort 003 were invited to participate.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Subject selection was confirmed by checking through all protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria at the initial visit for this study.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall trial (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded
    Blinding implementation details
    Not applicable for this study.

    Arms
    Arm title
    Infacort
    Arm description
    This was a non-randomised, open-label, single-group study; all subjects who participated received Infacort. One subject was initially withdrawn from the study, but subsequently re-enrolled.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Infacort
    Investigational medicinal product code
    INF
    Other name
    Infacort is now authorised in the European Union as Alkindi (EU/1/17/1260)
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Granules
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Infacort consists of immediate release granules, in dose strengths of 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg and 5mg hydrocortisone, filled in a hard capsule; the capsule is a storage carrier and is not for consumption. The granules were administered orally; either directly onto the top, and towards the back, of the child’s tongue; or indirectly onto the top and towards the back of the child’s tongue using a spoon; or the granules were sprinkled onto a spoonful of yoghurt, fruit purees (e.g. apple sauce) or fruit mousses immediately before being administered. The granules could also be washed down with water, breast milk, formula milk or whole milk following administration. Subjects received the usual clinically appropriate dose as determined by the Investigator, which was administered according to usual clinical practice – generally 3 or 4 times a day.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Infacort
    Started
    18
    Completed
    12
    Not completed
    6
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    6

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Overall trial (overall period)
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group values
    Overall trial (overall period) Total
    Number of subjects
    18 18
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    6 6
        Children (2-11 years)
    12 12
    Age continuous
    Mean subject age in days (safety population)
    Units: days
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    1021.6 ( 650.84 ) -
    Gender categorical
    Subject gender (safety population)
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    8 8
        Male
    10 10
    Ethnic origin
    Ethnic origin of subjects
    Units: Subjects
        White (Caucasian)
    18 18
    Body mass index
    Body mass index (kg/square meter)
    Units: kilogram(s)/square meter
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    17.02 ( 2.083 ) -
    Body surface area
    Body surface area (square meter)
    Units: square meter
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    0.582 ( 0.1803 ) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Infacort
    Reporting group description
    This was a non-randomised, open-label, single-group study; all subjects who participated received Infacort. One subject was initially withdrawn from the study, but subsequently re-enrolled.

    Primary: Nature and occurrence of adverse events

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    End point title
    Nature and occurrence of adverse events [1]
    End point description
    The primary endpoint was the nature and occurrence of serious adverse events (SAEs) and adverse events (AEs) observed throughout the study. AEs were recorded from the time of the first intake of Infacort until the final visit.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Assessed throughout the duration of the study.
    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: The primary endpoint was the nature and occurrence of SAEs and AEs observed throughout the study; thus only descriptive statistical methods were used in the analyses of the data.
    End point values
    Infacort
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    Units: Number of events
        Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
    193
        Mild TEAEs
    151
        Moderate TEAEs
    42
        Severe TEAEs
    0
        Serious TEAEs
    9
        TEAEs leading to withdrawal
    0
        TEAEs related to Infacort
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Other pre-specified: Growth Velocity SDS

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    End point title
    Growth Velocity SDS
    End point description
    Body height/length (cm) was obtained at each visit by specially trained paediatric endocrine nurses or physicians using standard calibrated auxological methods.
    End point type
    Other pre-specified
    End point timeframe
    Growth velocity standard deviation score (SDS) at visit 6 (11th month) and visit 10 (23rd month).
    End point values
    Infacort
    Number of subjects analysed
    10
    Units: Standard Deviation Score
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Visit 6 - 11th Month (n=10)
    0.6343 ( 2.51996 )
        Visit 10 - 23rd Month (n=9)
    0.9214 ( 1.88757 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Other pre-specified: Cortisol levels - blood spot analysis

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    End point title
    Cortisol levels - blood spot analysis
    End point description
    The dried blood spots were analysed for multi-steroids, including cortisol (all subjects). Blood spot absolute laboratory values for the safety population are presented.
    End point type
    Other pre-specified
    End point timeframe
    A dried blood spot sample was collected at the initial and final visits, every month for the first 2 months of the study and thereafter every 6 months.
    End point values
    Infacort
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    Units: nanomole(s)/litre
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Visit 1 (n=14)
    43.329 ( 48.3217 )
        Final Visit (n=12)
    22.022 ( 27.1323 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse events were recorded from the time of the first intake of Infacort in this study until the final study visit.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Details of any adverse events were collected, including date of onset, end date, frequency, severity, seriousness, relationship to Infacort, action taken, and outcome. Any adverse event was followed, whenever possible, until it returned to the baseline condition or became stable with no further change expected.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    21.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Infacort (safety population)
    Reporting group description
    Safety population (all subjects who received one complete or partial dose of Infacort).

    Serious adverse events
    Infacort (safety population)
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 18 (16.67%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Erysipelas
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pyelonephritis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 0%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Infacort (safety population)
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 18 (77.78%)
    Investigations
    Body temperature increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Laceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Thermal burn
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Tooth injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Venomous sting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Scar
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Vascular disorders
    Secondary hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Genitourinary operation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Circumcision
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Paraesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 18 (55.56%)
         occurrences all number
    45
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 18 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Vulval disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pharyngeal erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Eczema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Urticaria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Dermatitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Synovitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Scoliosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 18 (27.78%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Enterovirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 18 (44.44%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Laryngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Molluscum contagiosum
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Oral candidiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Otitis media
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Otitis media viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 18 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Pharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Pharyngotonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 18 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Roseola
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 18 (16.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 18 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 18 (38.89%)
         occurrences all number
    21
    Scarlet fever
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 18 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    25 Jul 2016
    Protocol amendment 1 - the following changes to the protocol were included in this amendment: Interim data analyses were expected to be required for regulatory review as part of any Marketing Authorisation Applications. As such a statement to this effect was added to the statistical methods section of the synopsis and in Section 13. In addition to the Infacort granules being administered directly onto the top, and towards the back, of the child’s tongue, it was added that the granules could also be sprinkled onto yoghurt, fruit purees (e.g. apple sauce) or fruit mousses immediately before being administered to the child. The granules could also be washed down with water, breast milk, formula milk or whole milk following administration. This information was added to Section 10.2.1 of the protocol. In Section 8.5 (Previous and Concomitant Medication/Treatment) the protocol incorrectly stated that the trade names of the medications should be provided. This was amended to specify that generic names should be stated. The timing of the blood spot samples was clarified to state that these should be taken in the morning wherever possible, since this is usually the time of poor control. The statistical analysis section was updated to confirm that the change from baseline at each visit for continuous and categorical data would only be conducted if appropriate. Section 10.2.2 of the protocol (Packaging and Labelling) was updated to state that Infacort capsules would be supplied in either blister packs or bottles.
    20 Jul 2017
    Protocol amendment 2 - the following changes to the protocol were included in this amendment: It was confirmed that AEs, whether or not they are considered serious, leading to the application of sick day rules and use of sick day medication and which lead to any medical intervention either sought or required, such as at a hospital/clinic, are to be considered to be AEs of special interest. In addition, any occurrence of adrenal crisis must be recorded as an AE of special interest. In some cases, whilst the subject is cared for at the study site for the purposes of the study, it may be necessary for the Investigator to visit the subject at their local hospital. A detailed procedure for this scenario has been added as an appendix to the protocol. The wording around administration of the granules was amended to say that the granules can be sprinkled onto a spoonful of yoghurt, fruit purees (e.g. apple sauce) or fruit mousses rather than using the term 'mixed'. A footnote was added stating that at the time of submission of this amendment (protocol version 4.0), Infacort is the subject of an ongoing Marketing Authorisation Application procedure and that for clarity, the end of study visits for each subject will occur after Infacort is commercially available locally. It was added that if a visit needs to be postponed for more than 10 days, then the subject should attend for the visit before the period of absence for safety and drug supply reasons. Subsequent visits will then be scheduled at regular intervals from the revised early visit date. Testing of hydrocortisone acetate in the blood spot analyses was removed since this is no longer analysed. It was decided that the secondary endpoint of growth velocity would not be used, but instead the standard deviation score for height and weight would be calculated for each subject using an age- and gender-matched healthy German reference cohort. This change was implemented throughout the protocol.

    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.
    This study was designed as a safety study to evaluate the long-term use of Infacort in routine clinical practice. Efficacy results should be viewed as exploratory and interpreted with care.

    Online references

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30058902
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