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    Clinical Trial Results:
    SOAR, Interventional phase II single-arm study to assess efficacy and safety of eltrombopag combined with cyclosporine as first-line therapy in adult patients with severe acquired aplastic anemia

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2016-002814-29
    Trial protocol
    ES   NL   HU   IT  
    Global end of trial date
    30 May 2022

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    12 Mar 2023
    First version publication date
    12 Mar 2023
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CETB115E2403
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT02998645
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Novartis Pharma AG
    Sponsor organisation address
    Novartis Campus, Basel, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111, novartis.email@novartis.com
    Scientific contact
    Clinical Disclosure Office, Novartis Pharma AG, 41 613241111, novartis.email@novartis.com
    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
    30 May 2022
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    30 May 2022
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the efficacy of eltrombopag + cyclosporine as first-line therapy on overall hematologic response (partial response (PR) and complete response (CR)) by 6 months
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was in compliance with the ethical principles derived from the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. All the local regulatory requirements pertinent to safety of trial subjects were also followed during the conduct of the trial.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    11 May 2017
    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
    Brazil: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hong Kong: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    India: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Korea, Republic of: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Mexico: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Thailand: 8
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Turkey: 5
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    54
    EEA total number of subjects
    12
    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)
    37
    From 65 to 84 years
    17
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    The study was conducted across 20 centers in 9 countries.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Participants received a combination of eltrombopag and cyclosporine for 6 months (Treatment period 1). Participants who were responders at 6 months were followed-up for cyclosporine tapering until relapse or Month 24 whichever was earlier (Treatment period 2)

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Treatment period 1
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Arm description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Cyclosporine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    The starting dose was based on body weight at 10.0 mg/kg/day (acceptable rounding range was from 9.5 to 10.5 mg/kg/day) in divided doses every 12 hours. After Day 1, dosing was titrated individually according to therapeutic trough level between 200 and 400 μg/L for 6 months. After 6 months (for responders), tapering of cyclosporine was done as follows: - 6 to 9 months: at the 6 months visit, the dose was reduced by 25% for 3 months - 9 to 12 months: at the 9 months visit, the dose was further reduced by 25% for another 3 months - 12 to2 4 months: dose was maintained

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Eltrombopag
    Investigational medicinal product code
    ETB115
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Film-coated tablets (12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg) administered orally, once daily for up to 6 months. East and Southeast Asian participants were treated with 100 mg once daily, to adjust for the lower apparent clearance of eltrombopag. All other participants were treated with 150 mg once daily.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Started
    54
    Completed
    35
    Not completed
    19
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    5
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    6
         Technical Problems
    4
         Progressive disease
    1
         Subject/guardian decision
    1
         Lack of efficacy
    2
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    Treatment period 2
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Not applicable
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Arm title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Arm description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Cyclosporine
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, soft
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    The starting dose was based on body weight at 10.0 mg/kg/day (acceptable rounding range was from 9.5 to 10.5 mg/kg/day) in divided doses every 12 hours. After Day 1, dosing was titrated individually according to therapeutic trough level between 200 and 400 μg/L for 6 months. After 6 months (for responders), tapering of cyclosporine was done as follows: - 6 to 9 months: at the 6 months visit, the dose was reduced by 25% for 3 months - 9 to 12 months: at the 9 months visit, the dose was further reduced by 25% for another 3 months - 12 to2 4 months: dose was maintained

    Number of subjects in period 2 [1]
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Started
    21
    Completed
    11
    Not completed
    10
         Physician decision
    1
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
         Progressive disease
    2
         Lack of efficacy
    5
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects starting the period is not consistent with the number completing the preceding period. It is expected the number of subjects starting the subsequent period will be the same as the number completing the preceding period.
    Justification: Only participants who were responders at Month 6 entered the treatment period 2

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Reporting group description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24.

    Reporting group values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine Total
    Number of subjects
    54 54
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    37 37
        From 65-84 years
    17 17
        85 years and over
    0 0
    Age Continuous
    Units: Years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    52.0 ± 17.88 -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: Participants
        Female
    20 20
        Male
    34 34
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    22 22
        Southeast Asian
    11 11
        East Asian
    7 7
        West Asian
    5 5
        Other
    4 4
        South Asian
    3 3
        Mixed ethnicity
    1 1
        Not reported
    1 1

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Reporting group description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24.
    Reporting group title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Reporting group description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24.

    Primary: Overall hematologic response rate by 6 months

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    End point title
    Overall hematologic response rate by 6 months [1]
    End point description
    Overall hematologic response rate by 6 months was defined as the percentage of participants with complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) any time on or before 6 months. PR was defined as any two of the following parameters at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: ● Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >500/μL ● Platelet count >20 000/μL ● Reticulocyte count >60 000/μL CR was defined as all three parameters meet the following criteria at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: ● ANC > 1 000/μL ● Platelet count >100 000/μL ● Hemoglobin >10 g/L
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months
    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: No statistical analyses were planned for the primary endpoint
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Percentage of participants
        number (confidence interval 95%)
    46.3 (32.6 to 60.4)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall hematologic response rate by 3 months

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    End point title
    Overall hematologic response rate by 3 months
    End point description
    Overall hematologic response rate by 3 months was defined as the percentage of participants with CR or PR any time on or before 3 months. PR was defined as any two of the following parameters at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: ● ANC >500/μL ● Platelet count >20 000/μL ● Reticulocyte count >60 000/μL CR was defined as all three parameters meet the following criteria at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: ● ANC > 1 000/μL ● Platelet count >100 000/μL ● Hemoglobin >10 g/L
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 3 months
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Percentage of participants
        number (confidence interval 95%)
    40.7 (27.6 to 55.0)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Overall hematologic response rate at 12 and 24 months

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    End point title
    Overall hematologic response rate at 12 and 24 months
    End point description
    Overall hematologic response rate at 12 and 24 months was defined as the percentage of participants with CR or PR at 12 and 24 months respectively. PR was defined as any two of the following parameters at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: ● ANC>500/μL ● Platelet count >20 000/μL ● Reticulocyte count >60 000/μL CR was defined as all three parameters meet the following criteria at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: ● ANC > 1 000/μL ● Platelet count >100 000/μL ● Hemoglobin >10 g/L
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    12 and 24 months
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Percentage of participants
    number (confidence interval 95%)
        At 12 months
    18.5 (9.3 to 31.4)
        At 24 months
    18.5 (9.3 to 31.4)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Duration of first hematologic response

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    End point title
    Duration of first hematologic response
    End point description
    Duration of first hematologic response is the time from the date of the start of first response to the date of first relapse. Relapse is defined as no longer meeting definition of PR or CR. Kaplan-Meier method was used for the analysis. If no relapse occurred, the participant was censored at the date of last contact. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24. PR was defined as any 2 of the following parameters at 2 consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: ●ANC >500/μL ●Platelet count >20 000/μL ●Reticulocyte count >60 000/μL. CR was defined as all 3 parameters meet the following criteria at 2 consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: ●ANC >1 000/μL ●Platelet count >100 000/μL ●Hemoglobin >10 g/L
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    25
    Units: Days
        median (confidence interval 95%)
    351.0 (99.0 to 9999)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of participants with evolution to myelodysplasia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and leukemia

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    End point title
    Percentage of participants with evolution to myelodysplasia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and leukemia
    End point description
    The percentage of participants with evolution to myelodysplasia, PNH and acute leukemia occurring at any time during the study. Clonal evolution to myelodysplasia was defined as a new marrow cytogenic abnormality with or without characteristic dysplastic marrow findings. Clonal evolution to leukemia was defined as greater than 20% peripheral blood and/or marrow blasts. Clonal evolution to paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) was defined as a clone at baseline < 10% that rose to greater than 50% on study. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Percentage of participants
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Relapse rate by 6 and 24 months

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    End point title
    Relapse rate by 6 and 24 months
    End point description
    Relapse was defined as no longer meeting the definition of PR (and not CR). Relapse rate by 6 months and 24 was defined as the percentage of responders by 6 months who relapsed prior to 6 months or prior to 24 months respectively. Responders by 6 months were participants who achieved CR or PR any time on or before 6 months. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24. PR: any 2 of the following parameters at 2 consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: ●ANC>500/μL ●Platelet count>20 000/μL ●Reticulocyte count>60 000/μL. CR: all 3 parameters meet the following criteria at 2 consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: ●ANC>1 000/μL ●Platelet count>100 000/μL ●Hemoglobin>10 g/L
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    25
    Units: Percentage of participants
    number (confidence interval 95%)
        By 6 months
    32.0 (14.9 to 53.5)
        By 24 months
    44.0 (24.4 to 65.1)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of participants who were red blood cells (RBC) transfusion independent

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    End point title
    Percentage of participants who were red blood cells (RBC) transfusion independent
    End point description
    Percentage of participants who were RBC transfusion independent at least once by 6 months and by 24 months (responders only). Independence was defined as no RBC transfusion for at least 56 days. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (either CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Participants
        Day 1 to 6 months- Responders
    17
        Day 1 to 24 months- Responders
    20
        Day 1 to 6 months- Non-Responders
    5
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Longest duration of transfusion independence (platelet or RBC)

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    End point title
    Longest duration of transfusion independence (platelet or RBC)
    End point description
    Longest duration of transfusion independence (platelet or RBC) by 6 months and by 24 months (responders only). Transfusion independence was defined as no transfusions required in at least a 28-day period for platelet transfusion and at least 56-day period for RBC transfusion. The duration of the longest interval with transfusion independence was summarized using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (either CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Days
    median (confidence interval 95%)
        Day 1 to 6 months- Responders
    9999 (-9999 to 9999)
        Day 1 to 24 months- Responders
    9999 (498.0 to 9999)
        Day 1 to 6 months- Non-Responders
    87.0 (48.0 to 9999)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Percentage of participants who were platelet transfusion independent

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    End point title
    Percentage of participants who were platelet transfusion independent
    End point description
    Percentage of participants who were platelet transfusion independent at least once by 6 months and by 24 months (responders only). Independence was defined as no platelet transfusion for at least 28 days. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (either CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 6 months (non-responders at Month 6) and up to 24 months (responders at Month 6)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Participants
        Day 1 to 6 months- Responders
    25
        Day 1 to 24 months- Responders
    25
        Day 1 to 6 months- Non-responders
    13
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in scores of Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) Patient Reported Outcome

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in scores of Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G) Patient Reported Outcome
    End point description
    The FACT-G consists of 27-items divided into 4 domains (physical well-being, social well-being, emotional and functional well-being). All items of the FACT-G use a 5 point scale ranging from 0 to 4 with a 0 rating being “not at all” and a 4 rating being “very much”. Total FACT-G score is the sum of physical well-being score, social well-being score, emotional well-being score and functional well-being score. Score ranges from 0 to 108, with higher scores indicating better quality of life (QoL). A positive change from baseline indicates improvement in the QoL. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (either CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, every 2 weeks from Week 2 to Week 24 or End of Treatment Period 1 (for all participants); and at Week 38, Week 53, Month 24 or End of Treatment Period 2 (for responders at Month 6 only)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Score on a scale
    median (full range (min-max))
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -2.0 (-26 to 30)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -3.0 (-22 to 23)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -0.3 (-48 to 30)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    0.0 (-25 to 30)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -1.3 (-43 to 33)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    0.8 (-40 to 30)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    1.0 (-44 to 29)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -2.0 (-51 to 35)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    3.0 (-41 to 37)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -1.0 (-46 to 41)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    1.0 (-43 to 39)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    1.8 (-46 to 35)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    1.0 (-51 to 38)
        End of treatment period 1 - Responders
    -1.0 (-51 to 38)
        Week 38 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    5.7 (-43 to 47)
        Week 53 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    4.0 (-46 to 42)
        Month 24 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    22.0 (-50 to 84)
        End of treatment period 2 - Responders
    13.5 (-5 to 47)
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.3 (-34 to 21)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.0 (-42 to 22)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -3.6 (-45 to 17)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    1.5 (-36 to 99)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.9 (-27 to 25)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.3 (-54 to 26)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.3 (-39 to 28)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.3 (-50 to 23)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -2.6 (-45 to 19)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.5 (-44 to 22)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.0 (-45 to 12)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.7 (-30 to 18)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -2.7 (-25 to 24)
        End of treatment period 1 - Non-Responders
    -2.0 (-30 to 24)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in scores of FACT - Thrombocytopenia 18 (FACT-TH18) Patient Reported Outcome

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in scores of FACT - Thrombocytopenia 18 (FACT-TH18) Patient Reported Outcome
    End point description
    The FACT-TH18 is comprised of FACT-G and a thrombocytopenia specific questionnaire. FACT-G consists of 27-items divided into 4 domains (physical, social, emotional and functional well-being). FACT-TH18 has 18 additional items which asks the patient to rate degree of thrombocytopenia. All items of the FACT-TH18 use a 5 point scale ranging from 0 to 4, with 0 = “not at all” and 4 = “very much”. Total FACT-TH18 score is the sum of physical, social, emotional and functional well-being scores, and thrombocytopenia subscale. Score ranges from 0 to 180, with higher scores indicating better QoL. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement in the QoL. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, every 2 weeks from Week 2 to Week 24 or End of Treatment Period 1 (for all participants); and at Week 38, Week 53, Month 24 or End of Treatment Period 2 (for responders at Month 6 only)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Score on a scale
    median (full range (min-max))
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    2.3 (-43 to 43)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    -1.5 (-37 to 54)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    8.4 (-62 to 70)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    9.0 (-34 to 66)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    3.4 (-44 to 73)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    9.3 (-45 to 69)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.4 (-45 to 63)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    7.8 (-47 to 68)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    13.9 (-46 to 77)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    11.8 (-48 to 81)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    13.5 (-46 to 81)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    14.5 (-48 to 72)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    18.2 (-57 to 72)
        End of treatment period 1 - Responders
    13.9 (-57 to 72)
        Week 38 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    21.7 (-50 to 88)
        Week 53 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    22.0 (-50 to 84)
        Month 24 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    35.7 (5 to 95)
        End of treatment period 2 - Responders
    6.9 (-55 to 35)
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.6 (-78 to 39)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.1 (-77 to 45)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.5 (-97 to 42)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.0 (-54 to 43)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    5.2 (-22 to 41)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    1.8 (-101 to 49)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.8 (-64 to 41)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.1 (-98 to 38)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.5 (-78 to 27)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    2.4 (-68 to 43)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.3 (-67 to 39)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.7 (-31 to 43)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.4 (-24 to 41)
        End of treatment period 1 - Non-Responders
    -1.4 (-27 to 41)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in scores of Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue Scale (FACIT- Fatigue) Patient Reported Outcome

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in scores of Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue Scale (FACIT- Fatigue) Patient Reported Outcome
    End point description
    The FACIT- Fatigue is a 13-item fatigue subscale that asks the patient to rate their degree of tiredness, weakness and fatigue. All items of the FACIT-Fatigue use a 5-point scale ranging from 0 to 4 with a 0 rating being “not at all” and a 4 rating being “very much”. Total score ranges from 0 to 52. Negatively worded items were reverse scored before summing so that higher total scores indicate less fatigue. A positive change from baseline indicates improvement. Results are presented for responders and non-responders. If any participant achieved hematologic response (either CR or PR) any time on or before 6 months, they were considered as responders, else they were considered as non-responders. Only participants who achieved hematologic response of CR or PR at Month 6 were followed up until Month 24.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, every 2 weeks from Week 2 to Week 24 or End of Treatment Period 1 (for all participants); and at Week 38, Week 53, Month 24 or End of Treatment Period 2 (for responders at Month 6 only)
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    54
    Units: Score on a scale
    median (full range (min-max))
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    3.0 (-13 to 34)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    2.0 (-16 to 22)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    4.0 (-22 to 32)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.0 (-7 to 29)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    4.5 (-11 to 30)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    5.5 (-11 to 31)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.5 (-5 to 26)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.0 (-5 to 28)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    7.0 (-5 to 28)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.0 (-5 to 29)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.0 (-8 to 33)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    6.0 (-5 to 29)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Responders
    7.0 (-9 to 32)
        End of treatment period 1 - Responders
    6.0 (-9 to 32)
        Week 38 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    6.0 (-8 to 33)
        Week 53 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    8.0 (-2 to 41)
        Month 24 (Treatment period 2)- Responders
    9.0 (1 to 31)
        End of treatment period 2 - Responders
    11.5 (-5 to 42)
        Week 2 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.5 (-23 to 19)
        Week 4 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -2.0 (-38 to 20)
        Week 6 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.0 (-43 to 18)
        Week 8 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.0 (-27 to 14)
        Week 10 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    0.5 (-25 to 16)
        Week 12 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.0 (-42 to 15)
        Week 14 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -1.5 (-43 to 16)
        Week 16 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -0.5 (-46 to 15)
        Week 18 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -6.0 (-43 to 15)
        Week 20 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -6.0 (-45 to 22)
        Week 22 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -4.0 (-45 to 15)
        Week 24 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -7.0 (-19 to 12)
        Week 26 (Treatment period 1) - Non-Responders
    -8.0 (-19 to 15)
        End of treatment period 1 - Non-Responders
    -4.0 (-19 to 15)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter- Cmax of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter- Cmax of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    Cmax is the observed maximum plasma concentration following administration. The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 microgram/milliliter (ug/mL). Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose and 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-dose.
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    44
    Units: microgram/milliliter (ug/mL)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    29.1 ± 43.5
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    38.7 ± 38.0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter-AUClast of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter-AUClast of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    AUClast is the area under the curve calculated to the last quantifiable concentration point (Tlast). The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 ug/mL. Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose and 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-dose
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    44
    Units: hour*microgram/milliliter (h*ug/mL)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    583 ± 38.3
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    702 ± 59.9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter- AUCtau of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter- AUCtau of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    AUCtau is the area under the curve calculated to the end of the dosing interval (tau). The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 ug/mL. Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose and 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-dose
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    Units: hour*microgram/milliliter (h*ug/mL)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    686 ± 32.4
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    727 ± 33.0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter- Ctrough of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter- Ctrough of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    Ctrough is the pre-dose plasma concentration. The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 ug/mL. Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    45
    Units: microgram/milliliter (ug/mL)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    19.3 ± 45.3
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    27.2 ± 44.1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter- Tmax of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter- Tmax of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    Tmax is the time to reach peak or maximum concentration. The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 ug/mL. Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose and 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-dose
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    44
    Units: Hours
    median (full range (min-max))
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    5.79 (1.93 to 8.00)
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    3.75 (0.00 to 8.00)
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Pharmacokinetic parameter- CLss/F of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine

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    End point title
    Pharmacokinetic parameter- CLss/F of eltrombopag when combined with cyclosporine
    End point description
    CLss/F is the apparent systemic (or total body) clearance at steady state from plasma. The plasma samples from all participants were assayed for eltrombopag concentrations using a validated liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry assay (LC-MS/MS). The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 0.1 ug/mL. Concentration values below the LLOQ were reported as zero, and missing samples were labeled accordingly. Results are reported by ethnicity: East/Southeast Asian participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 100mg/day and all other participants received eltrombopag planned dose of 150mg/day.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 2 at pre-dose and 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-dose
    End point values
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    Units: milliliter/hour (mL/h)
    geometric mean (geometric coefficient of variation)
        East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    146 ± 32.4
        Non-East/Southeast Asian ethnicity
    206 ± 33.0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From day of first dose of study medication to 30 days after last dose of study medication, assessed up to 25 months
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Novartis has reported under the Serious adverse events field “number of deaths resulting from adverse events” all those deaths, resulting from serious adverse events that are deemed to be causally related to treatment by the investigator
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    25.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Reporting group description
    Participants received eltrombopag (orally, 100 mg once daily for East/Southeast Asian participants / 150 mg once daily for all other participants) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, 6-month responders were treated with cyclosporine for up to Month 24

    Serious adverse events
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    27 / 54 (50.00%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    8
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Gastric cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Thrombosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    General physical health deterioration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 54 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Organising pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Depression
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Incisional hernia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 54 (18.52%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 22
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Gastric dysplasia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Oral pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Intestinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Haematochezia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Drug-induced liver injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 54 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    2 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Rash maculo-papular
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    COVID-19 pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    COVID-19
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 54 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Cellulitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Escherichia sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Erysipelas
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Septic shock
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 54 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Prostatic abscess
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia fungal
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urosepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 54 (1.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 54 (3.70%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Eltrombopag + cyclosporine
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    47 / 54 (87.04%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 54 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 54 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    13
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 54 (14.81%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Investigations
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 54 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 54 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    18
    Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    Blood bilirubin increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 54 (40.74%)
         occurrences all number
    46
    SARS-CoV-2 test positive
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Neutrophil count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 54 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Procedural pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 54 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 54 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    30
    Tremor
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Eye disorders
    Retinal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 54 (22.22%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Gingival bleeding
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 54 (12.96%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    Gastritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Gingival hypertrophy
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 54 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 54 (29.63%)
         occurrences all number
    21
    Mouth ulceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Mouth haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Odynophagia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 54 (20.37%)
         occurrences all number
    25
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    Ecchymosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Petechiae
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Myalgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Oral candidiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 54 (7.41%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    Oral herpes
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypercholesterolaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hyperglycaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 54 (11.11%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Hypertriglyceridaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 54 (12.96%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    Hyperuricaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 54 (9.26%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    Iron overload
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    Hypomagnesaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 54 (18.52%)
         occurrences all number
    21
    Hypokalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 54 (5.56%)
         occurrences all number
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    17 May 2017
    The scope of this amendment was to lower the upper limit of exclusion criterion 6 (renal function) and to further clarify wording and improve consistency in the document.
    26 Feb 2019
    Rationale for this amendment was based on findings in the study that identified the need to clarify patient selection and dose management. The occurrence of 6 fatal cases (four on treatment, one post treatment and one additional death in screening) warranted a thorough assessment by Novartis. In order to accurately investigate these findings, assess their causalities, identify and implement any necessary corrective actions, Novartis voluntarily put the study on a partial/temporary clinical hold (hold of recruitment of new patients), effective 05-Oct-2018. Health Authorities were notified in all participating countries. In summary, none of these fatal cases were suspected to be related to study treatment (eltrombopag and cyclosporine) by the Investigators. Novartis and the Steering Committee determined that the six fatal cases reported in this study were due to known complications of the underlying SAA, compounded by high-risk baseline demographics (notably age, frailty and comorbidities), low adherence to study treatment and worse severity of disease. Likewise all six deaths were considered by the Investigators to be due to the underlying disease. Novartis therefore considered the events that led to the fatal outcomes did not alter the established safety profile of eltrombopag and that the benefit-risk profile for eltrombopag remained positive. Based on the findings identified, changes were implemented in this protocol amendment to some inclusion, exclusion criteria and dose management sections. The enrollment was re-started after approval of this amendment by the local HA/ECs. Of note, in this amendment, the study duration was shortened from 60 months to 24 months.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? Yes
    Date
    Interruption
    Restart date
    05 Oct 2018
    Novartis voluntarely put the recruitment on hold to accurately investigate 6 fatal cases (four on treatment, one post treatment and one additional death in screening), assess their causalities, identify and implement any necessary corrective actions
    26 Feb 2019

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