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    Clinical Trial Results:
    An Open Label Trial Evaluating Cardiac T2* in Beta-thalassemia Patients on Deferasirox (ICL670) Treatment for 18 Months

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2015-003532-12
    Trial protocol
    Outside EU/EEA  
    Global end of trial date
    04 Nov 2009

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    05 Oct 2016
    First version publication date
    05 Oct 2016
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CICL670AUS04
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT00447694
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    CH-4002, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG, +41 613241111,
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG, +41 613241111,
    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
    04 Nov 2009
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    04 Nov 2009
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate changes in cardiac iron as measured by MRI T2* from baseline to 25, 49, and 77 weeks of study in β-thalassemia patients with evidence of cardiac iron overload and normal cardiac function.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Although not specified in the study protocol, use of rescue medication was recorded on the Concomitant medications/Significant non-drug therapies CRF after the start of study drug. Ongoing patient safety evaluations recommended in the Exjade package insert to be completed as standard of care and data will be recorded in patient’ medical charts.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    14 Feb 2009
    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
    United States: 28
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    28
    EEA total number of subjects
    0
    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)
    2
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    3
    Adults (18-64 years)
    23
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Thirty patients with abnormal T2*, but normal cardiac function were to be enrolled into this open-label, single-arm pilot trial. The screening period was to last up to 4 weeks. Patients were to be screened for eligibility to determine if they met all inclusion/exclusion criteria.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall trial (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Non-randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    Deferasirox
    Arm description
    Deferasirox was taken orally daily, 30 minutes before breakfast, at the same time every morning if possible.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Deferasirox
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Exjade®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Deferasirox tablets were dropped into water, orange juice, or apple juice and stirred until completely dispersed. For doses less than 1 g, tablets were dissolved in at least 100 mL (3.5 ounces) of liquid; for doses of 1 to 3 g, tablets were dissolved in at least 200 mL (7 ounces). After tablets were fully disintegrated, the liquid was promptly consumed. The starting dose chosen for all patients in this study was 30mg/kg/day. Patients who were currently on > 30 mg/kg/day of deferasirox could have continued on their pre-existing dose at study entry.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Deferasirox
    Started
    28
    Completed
    22
    Not completed
    6
         Abnormal laboratory value(s)
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    2
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
         Abnormal test procedure result(s)
    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
    28 28
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Children (2-11 years)
    2 2
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    3 3
        Adults (18-64 years)
    23 23
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    22.6 ± 8.67 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    20 20
        Male
    8 8

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Deferasirox
    Reporting group description
    Deferasirox was taken orally daily, 30 minutes before breakfast, at the same time every morning if possible.

    Subject analysis set title
    Intent-to-treat population (ITT)
    Subject analysis set type
    Intention-to-treat
    Subject analysis set description
    Consisted of all patients registered on the study, whether or not they received treatment .

    Subject analysis set title
    Safety population
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Consisted of all patients who received at least one dose of study drug.

    Subject analysis set title
    Completer population (CP)
    Subject analysis set type
    Modified intention-to-treat
    Subject analysis set description
    Consisted of those patients who have a Week 77 MRI .

    Primary: MRI T2* and absolute change from baseline in MRI T2* during study

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    End point title
    MRI T2* and absolute change from baseline in MRI T2* during study [1]
    End point description
    Cardiac T2* was measured in the short axis plane at the widest point of a 4-chamber localizer using custom breath-hold R2* gradient echo sequences modeled after techniques used by Anderson et al (2001) and Westwood et al (2003).
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to 25, 49, 77, and 101 weeks of 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: Statistical analyses have not been specified for this primary end point. Study represents data in one arm only.
    End point values
    Completer population (CP)
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: msec
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    9.92 ± 3.922
        Week 25 (n= 21, 21, 21)
    11.73 ± 6.091
        Week 25 (n= 21, 21, 21) Change from Baseline
    1.77 ± 3.203
        Week 49
    11.93 ± 6.489
        Week 49 Change from Baseline
    2.01 ± 3.792
        Week 77
    12.1 ± 6.461
        Week 77 Change from Baseline
    2.18 ± 3.927
        Week 101 (n = 10, 10, 10)
    11.3 ± 3.808
        Week 101 (n = 10, 10, 10) Change from Baseline
    3.31 ± 2.84
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Liver iron concentration (LIC) using MRI R2 methodology and change from baseline in LIC during study

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    End point title
    Liver iron concentration (LIC) using MRI R2 methodology and change from baseline in LIC during study
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to 25, 49, 77, and 101 weeks of study
    End point values
    Completer population (CP)
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: mg Fe/g dw liver
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    19.85 ± 3.309
        Week 25 (n= 21, 21, 21)
    17.23 ± 15.393
        Week 25 (n= 21, 21, 21) Change from Baseline
    -2.89 ± 4.169
        Week 49
    17 ± 17.548
        Week 49 Change from Baseline
    -2.85 ± 4.883
        Week 77
    16.62 ± 20.114
        Week 77 Change from Baseline
    -3.23 ± 7.708
        Week 101 (n = 10, 10, 10)
    13.91 ± 19.44
        Week 101 (n = 10, 10, 10) Change from Baseline
    -6.42 ± 4.715
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and change from baseline in left ventricular ejection fraction during study

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    End point title
    Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and change from baseline in left ventricular ejection fraction during study
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to 25, 49, 77, and 101 weeks of study
    End point values
    Completer population (CP)
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: percent
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    64.01 ± 6.751
        Week 25 (n = 21 21 21)
    62.17 ± 6.352
        Week 25 (n=21,21,21) Absolute change from baseline
    -1.84 ± 7.306
        Week 49 (n= 22,21,21)
    61.61 ± 13.726
        Week 49 (n=22,21,21)Absolute change from baseline
    -2.68 ± 14.546
        Week 77 (n= 22,21,21)
    63.84 ± 6.112
        Week 77 (n=22,21,21) Absolute change from baseline
    0.11 ± 7.299
        Week 101 (n=10,10,10)
    67.1 ± 3.643
        Week 101 (n=10,10,10)Absolute change from baseline
    3.56 ± 3.983
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Serum ferritin and change from baseline in serum ferritin during study

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    End point title
    Serum ferritin and change from baseline in serum ferritin during study
    End point description
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to 25, 49, 77, and 101 weeks of study
    End point values
    Completer population (CP)
    Number of subjects analysed
    22
    Units: µg/L
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    4343.75 ± 3486.525
        Week 25
    4280.77 ± 5261.563
        Week 25 Absolute change from baseline
    -62.98 ± 2294.635
        Week 49 (n= 21,21,21)
    3759.29 ± 3966.107
        Week 49 (n= 21,21,21)Absolute change from baseline
    -593.36 ± 1534.04
        Week 77 (n= 21,21,21)
    3179.81 ± 3439.357
        Week 77 (n= 21,21,21)Absolute change from baseline
    -882.74 ± 1368.202
        Week 101 (n = 10,10,10)
    3339.4 ± 4320.809
        Week 101(n =10,10,10)Absolute change from baseline
    -425.05 ± 2245.139
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse events are collected from First Patient First Visit (FPFV) until Last Patient Last Visit (LPLV). All adverse events reported in this record are from date of First Patient First Treatment until Last Patient Last Visit.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    12.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    All patients
    Reporting group description
    All patients

    Serious adverse events
    All patients
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 27 (29.63%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hypoperfusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Multi-organ failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 27 (18.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 7
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pharyngolaryngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Mental status changes
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Psychotic disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood phosphorus decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Ejection fraction decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urine analysis abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Splenic rupture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Fibula fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tibia fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
    Fanconi syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Arrhythmia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Unresponsive to stimuli
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Depressed level of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Disseminated intravascular coagulation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal compartment syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 4
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Ascites
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pancreatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hepatic steatosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hepatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Azotaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Polyuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Aspergillosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Bronchitis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Bacterial infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Herpes simplex
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Septic shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection fungal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Acidosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Acidosis hyperchloraemic
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Anorexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 27 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    All patients
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    27 / 27 (100.00%)
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Urine output decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Electrocardiogram ST-T change
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Excoriation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Cardiac disorders
    Tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Left ventricular hypertrophy
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 27 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 27 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Chest discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Chills
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 27 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 27 (37.04%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 27 (25.93%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 27 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 27 (59.26%)
         occurrences all number
    22
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 27 (44.44%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 27 (37.04%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    Nasal congestion
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Pharyngolaryngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Urticaria
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 27 (25.93%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 27 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Infections and infestations
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 27 (40.74%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    Vulvovaginal mycotic infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 27 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Carnitine deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Vitamin B complex deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 27 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    Vitamin D deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 27 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Zinc deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 27 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    2

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    04 Nov 2005
    •visit schedule and frequency of laboratory assessments (reduced and/or simplified schedules) • laboratory assessments (changed frequency of iron metabolism assessments and addition of NTBI) • imaging assessments (omitted reproducibility of MRI T2* as a main study objective) • clarification of process (qualified study discontinuation secondary to decreases in MRI Ejection Fraction; reporting of SAEs) • dose escalation algorithm (allowed escalation to 40 mg/kg/day of study drug)
    03 May 2006
    • exclusion criteria (addition of AST > 250 U/L) • potential dose adjustments and discontinuations (simplified the algorithm) • dosing table (new table added for the 35 and 40 mg/kg/day doses) • appendix 2 (included the MRI details from all study sites) • appendix 3 (clarified methodology for sample collection and handling)
    15 May 2007
    • study extension (included a six month extension for eligible patients) • safety assessments/package insert updates (added safety assessments per the recommendation of the revised Exjade® package insert) • initial dose level (patients being treated at > 30 mg/kg/day prior to screening may have entered the trial at their pre-existing dose) • use of SQUID analysis for LIC determination • dose interruption and adjustment (changes made to simplify the algorithms)
    09 Oct 2007
    • SIR analysis (omitted from the study) • extension phase (changed T2* and LIC eligibility criteria; allowed local MRI results for meeting inclusion requirements)
    10 Sep 2008
    • extension phase (allowed patients to enter even if their additional 6 months extended beyond the completion of the core study)

    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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