E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 19.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | PT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10003553 |
E.1.2 | Term | Asthma |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10038738 - Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To determine the effect of reslizumab (3mg/kg) administered every four weeks on asthma symptoms at week 24. |
Determinar el efecto de reslizumab (3 mg/kg) administrado cada cuatro semanas en los síntomas del asma en la semana 24. |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
- Effect of reslizumab on asthma symptoms (ACQ-7 items) at week 24. - Effect of reslizumab on asthma symptoms (Asthma Control Test: ACT and ACQ-7 items) at weeks 4 and 12. - Effect of reslizumab on particular items of the ACT and ACQ-7 items (diurnal dyspnea, nocturnal awakenings, early morning symptoms, activity limitations, wheezing, use of rescue medication) at weeks 4, 12 and 24. - Effect of reslizumab on the rate of patients who achieve the minimally important difference of the ACT and ACQ at week 24. - Effect of reslizumab on peripheral eosinophil count at week 24. - Effect of reslizumab on pulmonary function (FEV1) at weeks 4, 12 and 24. - Effect of reslizumab on severe asthma exacerbations at week 24. - Effect of reslizumab on quality of life (assessed by AQLQ questionnaire) at weeks 4, 12 and 24. - Effect of reslizumab on exhaled nitric oxide levels at week 24. - Evaluation of adverse effects. |
- Efecto de reslizumab en los síntomas del asma mediante el Cuestionario ACQ de 7 items en la semana 24. - Efecto de reslizumab en los síntomas del asma (ACT y ACQ-7) en las semanas 4 y 12. - Efecto de reslizumab en determinados items del ACT y ACQ-7 (disnea, despertares, síntomas de madrugada, limitaciones de la actividad, sibilancias, medicación de rescate) en las semanas 4, 12 y 24. - Efecto de reslizumab sobre la tasa de pacientes que logran la mínima diferencia importante en la ACT y ACQ-7 en la semana 24. - Efecto de reslizumab en el recuento de eosinófilos en sangre periférica en la semana 24. - Efecto de reslizumab sobre la función pulmonar (FEV1) en las semanas 4, 12 y 24. - Efecto de reslizumab sobre las exacerbaciones graves del asma en la semana 24. - Efecto de reslizumab en la calidad de vida (AQLQ) en las semanas 4, 12 y 24. - Efecto de reslizumab en los niveles de óxido nítrico exhalado a las 24 semanas. - Evaluación de efectos adversos. |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1- Patients between 18 and 70 years of age, 2- Patients diagnosed with severe uncontrolled asthma 3- Patients who give informed consent. 4- Previous treatment with omalizumab that was discontinued because lack of efficacy (symptoms –ACT < 20, exacerbations) or adverse effects. Omalizumab must have been used for at least a minimum of 16 weeks. 5- Patients with a high blood eosinophil count (400 µl) at least once in the previous 3 years. 6- Women should be surgically sterilized, at least 2 years have passed since menopause, or must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to initiation of treatment. 7- Women of childbearing potential (not surgically sterilized or menopausal for less than 2 years) should use a medically accepted method of contraception and should agree to continue using this method during the study and at least 30 days after the end of the study. 8- Patient should be willing and able to comply with the study restrictions and attend the visits indicated in the protocol to carry out the follow-up evaluations detailed in the protocol. |
1- Pacientes entre 18 y 70 años de edad 2- Pacientes con diagnóstico de asma grave no controlado. 3- Pacientes que otorguen su consentimiento informado. 4- Tratamiento previo con omalizumab que se suspendió debido a la falta de eficacia (puntuación ACT < 20, exacerbaciones) o debido a efectos adversos. El paciente debe hacer recibido tratamiento previo con omalizumab durante al menos 16 semanas. 5- Pacientes con un recuento de eosinófilos en sangre elevado (> 400 /µl) al menos una vez en los últimos 3 años o en la visita inicial. 6- Las mujeres deben estar esterilizadas quirúrgicamente, deben haber transcurrido al menos 2 años desde la menopausia o deben tener una prueba de embarazo negativa en los 7 días previos al inicio del tratamiento. 7- Las mujeres en edad fértil (no esterilizadas quirúrgicamente o que tienen la menopausia desde hace menos de 2 años), deben utilizar un método anticonceptivo médicamente aceptado y deben estar de acuerdo en continuar con el uso de este método durante el estudio y al menos 30 días después de la finalización del mismo. 8- El paciente debe estar dispuesto y ser capaz de cumplir con las restricciones del estudio y acudir a las visitas indicadas en el protocolo para realizar las evaluaciones de seguimiento detalladas en el mismo. |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1- Diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap syndrome. 2- Active and former smokers of> 10 packages / year. 3- Exacerbations during the previous 4 weeks. 4- Current treatment with omalizumab or last dose of omalizumab in the 5 months prior to inclusion of the patient in the study. 5- Exposure to another monoclonal antibody. 6- Participation in another clinical trial. 7- Uncontrolled clinically significant disease, which may interfere with study procedures, interpretation of efficacy results, or compromise patient safety. 8- Underlying lung disorder. 9- Known hypereosinophilic syndrome. 10- A pregnant or lactating woman, or who intends to become pregnant during the study. 11- Participation in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to the start of treatment. 12- Previous exposure to reslizumab or other anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody. 13- Immunodeficiency disorder, including HIV. 14- Suspected drug or alcohol abuse. 15- Active helminth parasite infection or for which treatment was received in the 6 months prior to the start of treatment. 16- History of allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any component of the study drug. |
1- Diagnóstico de Síndrome de solapamiento EPOC-asma. 2- Fumadores activos y exfumadores de > 10 paquetes/año 3- Exacerbaciones durante las 4 semanas previas. 4- Tratamiento actual con omalizumab o última dosis de omalizumab en los 5 meses previos a la inclusión del paciente en el estudio. 5- Exposición previa a otro anticuerpo monoclonal. 6- Participación en otro ensayo clínico. 7- Enfermedad clínicamente significativa no controlada, que pueda interferir con los procedimientos de estudio, la interpretación de los resultados de eficacia, o comprometer la seguridad del paciente. 8- Trastorno pulmonar subyacente. 9- Síndrome hipereosinofílico conocido. 10- Mujer embarazada o en periodo de lactancia, o que tiene intención de quedarse embarazada durante el estudio. 11- Participación en un ensayo clínico dentro de los 30 días previos al inicio del tratamiento. 12- Exposición previa a reslizumab u otro anticuerpo monoclonal anti IL-5. 13- Trastorno de inmunodeficiencia, incluido VIH. 14- Sospecha de abuso de drogas o alcohol. 15- Infección parasitaria helmíntica activa o para la que recibió tratamiento en los 6 meses previos al inicio del tratamiento. 16- Historia de reacción alérgica o hipersensibilidad a cualquier componente del fármaco en estudio. |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Difference in Asthma Control Test score (ACT) between baseline and week 24. |
Diferencia en la puntuación del Test de Control del Asma (ACT) entre la visita basal y la vista de la semana 24. |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
1- Difference in the score of Asthma Control Test (ACT) between baseline and weeks 4 and 12. 2- Score difference of the 7-item Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) between baseline and weeks 4, 12 and 24. 3 - Difference in the ACT and ACQ-7 items related to daytime dyspnoea, nocturnal awakenings, early morning symptoms, activity limitations, wheezing and use of rescue medication at weeks 4, 12 and 24. 4- Percentage of patients that achieve the minimally important difference in ACT and ACQ-7 at week 24 compared to the baseline. 5- Difference in eosinophil count in peripheral blood at week 24 compared to baseline. 6 - Difference in lung function (FEV1) at weeks 4, 12 and 24 compared to baseline. 7- Number of severe exacerbations of asthma during the 24 weeks of the study. 8- Difference in the AQLQ questionnaire score at weeks 4, 12 and 24 compared to baseline. 9- Difference in exhaled nitric oxide levels between baseline and week 24. 10- Number and percentage of patients who have each adverse event. |
1- Diferencia en la puntuación del Test de Control del Asma (ACT) entre la visita basal y las vistas de las semanas 4 y 12. 2- Diferencia en la puntuación del Cuestionario de Control del Asma (ACQ) de 7 items entre la visita basal y las vistas de las semanas 4, 12 y 24. 3- Diferencia en la puntuación de los items del ACT y ACQ-7 relacionados con disnea diurna, despertares nocturnos, síntomas de madrugada, limitaciones de la actividad, sibilancias y uso de medicación de rescate, en las semanas 4, 12 y 24. 4- Porcentaje de pacientes que logran la mínima diferencia importante en la ACT y ACQ-7 en la semana 24 respecto a la visita basal. 5- Diferencia en el recuento de eosinófilos en sangre periférica en la semana 24 respecto a la visita basal. 6- Diferencia sobre la función pulmonar (FEV1) en las semanas 4, 12 y 24 respecto a la visita basal. 7- Número de exacerbaciones graves del asma durante las 24 semanas del estudio. 8- Diferencia en la puntuación del cuestionario AQLQ en las semanas 4, 12 y 24 respecto a la visita basal. 9- Diferencia en los niveles de óxido nítrico exhalado entre la visita basal y la vista de la semana 24. 10- Número y porcentaje de pacientes que tienen cada acontecimiento adverso. |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
1- Week 12 y 24 2- Week 4, 12 y 24 3- Week 4, 12 y 24 4- Week 24 5- Week 24 6- Week 4, 12 y 24 7- Week 24 8- Week 4, 12 y 24 9- Week 24 10- Every month |
1- Semana 12 y 24 2- Semana 4, 12 y 24 3- Semana 4, 12 y 24 4- Semana 24 5- Semana 24 6- Semana 4, 12 y 24 7- Semana 24 8- Semana 4, 12 y 24 9- Semana 24 10- Cada mes |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | No |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | No |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 10 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | No |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 11 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | |