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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2015-001197-18
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:NOR-BGT-14-10665
    National Competent Authority:Norway - NOMA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2015-04-15
    Trial results View results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedNorway - NOMA
    A.2EudraCT number2015-001197-18
    A.3Full title of the trial
    The effect of Tecfidera® (Dimethyl Fumarate) on the gut microbiota as a causal factor for GI associated adverse events.
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    The effect of Tecfidera® (Dimethyl Fumarate) on the gut microbiota as a causal factor for GI associated adverse events.
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberNOR-BGT-14-10665
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorBiogen Idec Norway
    B.1.3.4CountryNorway
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorCommercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportBiogen Idec Norway
    B.4.2CountryNorway
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationBiogen Idec Norway
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointMedical Director
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressVitaminveien 1A
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityOslo
    B.5.3.3Post code0485
    B.5.3.4CountryNorway
    B.5.4Telephone number4723400100
    B.5.5Fax number4722234678
    B.5.6E-mailmedinfo.norway@biogenidec.com
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Tecfidera
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderBiogen Idec Ltd
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationUnited Kingdom
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameTecfidera
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Capsule, hard
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNDIMETHYL FUMARATE
    D.3.9.1CAS number 624-49-7
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameDIMETHYL FUMARATE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB13608MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit IU/mg international unit(s)/milligram
    D.3.10.2Concentration typerange
    D.3.10.3Concentration number240 to 480
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    multiple sclerosis
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    adult patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Injuries, poisonings, and occupational diseases [C21]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the study is to determine if DMF causes changes in the commensal microbiota.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To identify if there are differences in the gut microbiota composition between patients that do or do not develop GI AEs, both pre- and post DMF treatment.
    To examine if the resolution of GI symptoms in DMF treated patients is reflected in the gut microbiota.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Have a confirmed diagnosis of RRMS and satisfy the therapeutic indication as described in the local label.
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Diagnosis of primary progressive, secondary progressive, or progressive relapsing MS.
    History of malignancy (except for basal cell carcinoma that had been completely excised prior to study entry), severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions or known drug hypersensitivity, abnormal laboratory results indicative of any significant disease, and/or a major disease that would preclude participation in a clinical trial.
    Antibiotic treatment in the last month prior to study entry
    Scheduled alteration of diet, including the use of probiotics.
    The following gastrointestinal conditions: ongoing GI infection, known inflammatory bowel disease, previous intestinal surgery (resections, stoma etc).
    6. Previously treated with teriflunomide, fingolimod, natalizumab, or alemtuzumab, or medication that potentially could affect the gut microbiota.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    The primary endpoint of this study is changes in gut microbiota composition (alpha diversity, beta diversity, abundances of bacterial taxa on all taxonomic levels) in subjects pre vs. post DMF administration.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    At week 2 and at week 12
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    The secondary endpoints for this study are as follows:
    • Changes in the gut microbiota composition (alpha diversity, beta diversity, abundances of bacterial taxa on all taxonomic levels) between DMF treated patients that do or do not develop GI AEs.
    Changes in gut microbiota composition (alpha diversity, beta diversity, abundances of bacterial taxa on all taxonomic levels) in subjects treated with DMF compared to patients treated with an alternative injectable MS DMT.
    Baseline differences in the gut microbiota composition (alpha diversity, beta diversity, abundances of bacterial taxa on all taxonomic levels) between DMF treated patients that do or do not develop GI AEs.
    Changes in the gut microbiota composition (alpha diversity, beta diversity, abundances of bacterial taxa on all taxonomic levels) of DMF treated patients after resolution of GI AEs vs. during GI AE occurrences.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    Week 2 and week 12
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy No
    E.6.4Safety No
    E.6.5Efficacy No
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others Yes
    E.6.13.1Other scope of the trial description
    To study the effect of dimetyl fumarate on the gut microbiota
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised No
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned7
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    LVLS
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years0
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months10
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months10
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days0
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 65
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 5
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations No
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state70
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    None
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    G.4 Investigator Network to be involved in the Trial: 1
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2015-04-29
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2015-05-20
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2017-06-12
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