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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A phase II randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of orally administered BI 409306 during a 52-week treatment period as an early intervention in patients with attenuated psychosis syndrome

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2016-004973-42
    Trial protocol
    GB  
    Global end of trial date
    07 Apr 2021

    Results information
    Results version number
    v2(current)
    This version publication date
    23 Sep 2022
    First version publication date
    12 Feb 2022
    Other versions
    v1
    Version creation reason

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    1289.32
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03230097
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sponsor organisation address
    Binger Strasse 173, Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, 55216
    Public contact
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Call Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 18002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Scientific contact
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Call Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 18002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.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
    29 Jun 2021
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    17 Mar 2021
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    07 Apr 2021
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    Yes
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of BI 409306 compared with placebo given for 52 weeks to patients with attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS). The study was designed to show superiority of BI 409306 over placebo in achieving remission from APS, as well as improvement in cognition and functional capacity.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Only subjects that met all the study inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were to be entered in the study. All subjects were free to withdraw from the clinical trial at any time for any reason given. Close monitoring of all subjects was adhered to throughout the trial conduct. Rescue medication was allowed for all subjects as required.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    17 Oct 2017
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 45
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    China: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 4
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    50
    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)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    5
    Adults (18-64 years)
    45
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    This was a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group trial over 52 weeks. The patients were randomised to 1 of the 2 treatment groups at a ratio of 1:1. After completion of the treatment period, or following early discontinuation, patients were to complete a 4-weeks follow-up period.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    All subjects were screened for eligibility prior to participation in the trial. Subjects attended a specialist site which ensured that they (the subjects) strictly met all inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria. Subjects were not to be allocated to a treatment group if any of the entry criteria were violated.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall Study (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Investigator, Carer, Data analyst, Assessor, Subject

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    BI 409306
    Arm description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    BI 409306
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took placebo matching 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Placebo matching 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Started
    24
    26
    Completed
    9
    10
    Not completed
    15
    16
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    7
    3
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
    1
         Covid-19 pandemic outbreak
    -
    1
         outcome event
    -
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    2
    4
         Trial termination
    4
    5
         non-compliance
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took placebo matching 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Reporting group values
    BI 409306 Placebo Total
    Number of subjects
    24 26 50
    Age categorical
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    1 4 5
        Adults (18-64 years)
    23 22 45
        From 65-84 years
    0 0 0
        85 years and over
    0 0 0
    Age Continuous
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    23.4 ( 4 ) 20.9 ( 3.8 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: participants
        Female
    12 13 25
        Male
    12 13 25
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0 0
        Asian
    2 2 4
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0
        Black or African American
    4 2 6
        White
    16 21 37
        More than one race
    1 1 2
        Unknown or Not Reported
    1 0 1
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    5 2 7
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    19 24 43
        Unknown or Not Reported
    0 0 0
    Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) total score
    The SCoRS is a 20-item interview-based assessment of cognitive deficits and the degree to which they affect day-to-day functions. It collects information from a patient interview, interview with an informant (if available), and the administering clinician. Each of the 20 items of the SCoRS is rated on a 4-point scale (minimum score of 1 and maximum of 4). Higher ratings reflect a greater degree of impairment. The composite score will be the sum of the 20 items (minimum score of 20 and maximum of 80). TS.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    36.333 ( 7.405 ) 36.462 ( 7.814 ) -
    Brief Assessment of Cognition (BAC App) composite T score
    Brief Assessment of Cognition (BAC App) composite T score (averages five of the standardized scaled sub-test scores, token motor test score not included). The BACS consists of five tests assessing multiple domains of cognitive function: Verbal Memory, Digit Sequencing, Semantic and Letter Fluency, Symbol Coding, and Tower of London. A composite T score that is calculated using the five standardized scaled sub-test scores will be generated, larger T-score indicates better cognition. T-scores in the general population have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    52.417 ( 7.945 ) 49.308 ( 13.451 ) -
    Positive Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
    The PANSS positive and negative symptom scales each have 7 items (the General Psychopathology Scale, not reported, 16 items). The patient is rated from 1 to 7 on the 30 different items based on the interview, as well as reports from an informant when possible. Total score is the sum of the score of the 30 items (min 30, max 210), subtotal are the sum of either the positive or negative scales (min 7, max 49), lower scores represent an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms. All patients who were dispensed and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    16.0 ( 3.9 ) 14.5 ( 3.4 ) -
    Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
    The PANSS positive and negative symptom scales each have 7 items (the General Psychopathology Scale, not reported, 16 items). The patient is rated from 1 to 7 on the 30 different items based on the interview, as well as reports from an informant when possible. Total score is the sum of the score of the 30 items (min 30, max 210), subtotal are the sum of either the positive or negative scales (min 7, max 49), lower scores represent an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms. All patients who were dispensed and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    14.4 ( 5.1 ) 13.4 ( 3.3 ) -
    Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
    The PANSS positive and negative symptom scales each have 7 items (the General Psychopathology Scale, not reported, 16 items). The patient is rated from 1 to 7 on the 30 different items based on the interview, as well as reports from an informant when possible. Total score is the sum of the score of the 30 items (min 30, max 210), subtotal are the sum of either the positive or negative scales (min 7, max 49), lower scores represent an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms. All patients who were dispensed and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    62.8 ( 12.5 ) 58.2 ( 11.0 ) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took placebo matching 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Primary: Incidence of remission from attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) within a 52-week timeframe

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    End point title
    Incidence of remission from attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) within a 52-week timeframe
    End point description
    Incidence of remission from attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) within a 52-week timeframe. The incidence rate per patient-years of remission from attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) is reported. Remission from APS is defined as a score of <3 on all of the five Positive Symptom items of the Scale of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS) and maintained until the end of treatment. The SOPS provides a 6-point scale (minimum of 0 and maximum of 6, higher score indicating worse symptoms) to quantitatively rate the severity of five attenuated positive symptoms. Full Analysis Set (FAS): All patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment and who have analysable data (observed or imputed) in at least one efficacy endpoint.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 52 weeks
    End point values
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    26
    Units: remissions per patient-years
        number (not applicable)
    0.433
    0.446
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    Stratified (by baseline use of antipsychotic medication) Cox proportional hazards model was used. Treatment effect and NAPLS risk score as covariates.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    50
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.7873
    Method
    Regression, Cox
    Parameter type
    Hazard ratio (HR)
    Point estimate
    0.849
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.258
         upper limit
    2.795

    Secondary: Incidence of first episode of psychosis

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    End point title
    Incidence of first episode of psychosis
    End point description
    Incidence of first episode of psychosis. The incidence rate per patient-years of psychosis is reported, psychosis is defined as one or more positive Scale of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS) symptoms rated a 6 AND either a symptom is seriously disorganizing or dangerous OR one of the symptoms above occurred at least one hour per day at an average frequency of four days/week over the past month. OR a new prescription or increase in dose of an ongoing antipsychotic medication. The SOPS provides a 6-point scale (minimum of 0 and maximum of 6, higher score indicating worse symptoms) to quantitatively rate the severity of five attenuated positive symptoms. Full Analysis Set (FAS): All patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment and who have analysable data (observed or imputed) in at least one efficacy endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to 52 weeks.
    End point values
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    26
    Units: first episodes per patient-years
        number (not applicable)
    0
    0.125
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change from baseline in everyday functional capacity as measured by Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) total score after 24 and 52 weeks of treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in everyday functional capacity as measured by Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) total score after 24 and 52 weeks of treatment
    End point description
    Change from baseline (Day -28 to -7) in everyday functional capacity as measured by Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) total score after 24 and 52 weeks of treatment. Each of the 20 items of the SCoRS is rated on a 4-point scale (range: 1-4). Higher ratings reflect a greater degree of impairment. The composite score will be the sum of the 20 items (range: 20-80). Data analyzed using the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction. All patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment and who have analysable data for both timepoints.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline, week 24 and week 52.
    End point values
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    10 [1]
    15 [2]
    Units: Score on a scale
    least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
        Adjusted mean change from baseline at week 24
    -2.12 (-7.721 to 3.484)
    -3.89 (-8.925 to 1.148)
        Adjusted mean change from baseline at week 52
    -3.05 (-8.881 to 2.778)
    -6.23 (-11.530 to -0.927)
    Notes
    [1] - Number of Subjects Analyzed at week 52 = 9.
    [2] - Number of Subjects Analyzed at week 52 = 10.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 24.Data analyzed using the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [3]
    P-value
    = 0.5212
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    1.77
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -3.773
         upper limit
    7.315
    Notes
    [3] - Actual number of subjects in this analysis is 25.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 3
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 52. Data analyzed using the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    25
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [4]
    P-value
    = 0.3127
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    3.18
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -3.071
         upper limit
    9.425
    Notes
    [4] - Actual number of subjects in this analysis is 19.

    Secondary: Change from baseline in the tablet based Brief Assessment of Cognition (BAC App) composite T score after 52 weeks of treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in the tablet based Brief Assessment of Cognition (BAC App) composite T score after 52 weeks of treatment
    End point description
    The BAC consists of five tests assessing multiple domains of cognitive function: Verbal Memory, Digit Sequencing, Semantic and Letter Fluency, Symbol Coding, and Tower of London. A composite T score that is calculated using the five standardized scaled sub-test scores was generated (averages five of the standardized scaled sub-test scores, token motor test score not included), larger T-score indicates better cognition. Data analyzed using the REML MMRM including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline NAPLS risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction. T-scores in the general population have a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.All patients who were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment and who have analysable data (observed or imputed) for both timepoints in this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and week 52.
    End point values
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    6
    10
    Units: Score on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -1.51 (-7.950 to 4.929)
    3.48 (-1.641 to 8.597)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 4
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 52. Data analyzed using the restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    16
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.1602
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    -4.99
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -12.033
         upper limit
    2.057

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) positive items score, negative items score, and total score after 52 weeks of treatment

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) positive items score, negative items score, and total score after 52 weeks of treatment
    End point description
    The PANSS positive and negative symptom scales each have 7 items, and the General Psychopathology Scale (not reported) has 16 items. The patient is rated from 1 to 7 on the 30 different items based on the interview, as well as reports from an informant when possible. Total score is the sum of the score of the 30 items (minimum 30, maximum 210), subtotal are the sum of either the positive or negative scales (minimum 7, maximum 49), lower scores represent an improvement in schizophrenia symptoms. Data analyzed using the REML MMRM including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline NAPLS risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction. All patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment and who have analysable data (observed or imputed) for both timepoints in this endpoint.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and week 52.
    End point values
    BI 409306 Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    9
    10
    Units: Score on a scale
    least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
        Change from baseline-week 52, positive items score
    -3.83 (-6.355 to -1.296)
    -3.03 (-5.312 to -0.743)
        Change from baseline-week 52, negative items score
    -0.98 (-3.571 to 1.609)
    -2.41 (-4.788 to -0.032)
        Change from baseline-week 52, total score
    -6.02 (-14.396 to 2.360)
    -7.73 (-15.216 to -0.245)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 5
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 52, positive items score. Restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    19
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.5858
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    -0.8
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -3.749
         upper limit
    2.153
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 7
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 52, total score. Restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    19
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.7154
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    1.71
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -7.772
         upper limit
    11.196
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical Analysis 6
    Statistical analysis description
    BI 409306 vs. placebo of change from baseline at week 52, negative items score. Restricted maximum likelihood (REML) mixed effects model with repeated measurements (MMRM) including fixed, categorical effects of treatment, visit, treatment by visit interaction, baseline North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) risk score, baseline use of antipsychotic medication and continuous fixed covariates of baseline score and baseline-by-visit interaction.
    Comparison groups
    BI 409306 v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    19
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    = 0.3445
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Adjusted mean difference
    Point estimate
    1.43
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.604
         upper limit
    4.462

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From treatment start date until the date of discontinuation of trial medication + 7 days, up to 381 days.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    The treated set (TS) includes all patients who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    24.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took placebo matching 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    BI 409306
    Reporting group description
    Patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS) per the Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS) took 50 milligrams BI 409306, as a film-coated tablet, orally twice a day at approximately the same time every day in the morning and in the evening (approximately 12 hours apart) with or without food for 52 weeks.

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo BI 409306
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Seizure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Suicidal behaviour
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Suicidal ideation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo BI 409306
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 26 (61.54%)
    21 / 24 (87.50%)
    Investigations
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 26 (15.38%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    0
    Weight increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    2 / 24 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    Ligament sprain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
    8 / 24 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    10
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 26 (30.77%)
    5 / 24 (20.83%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    5
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Lymphadenopathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    3 / 24 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    3
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    Eye disorders
    Dyschromatopsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
    3 / 24 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Chromatopsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
    3 / 24 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    Photophobia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    8 / 24 (33.33%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    13
    Visual impairment
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    5 / 24 (20.83%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    7
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
    2 / 24 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    2 / 24 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    2
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 26 (19.23%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Nasal congestion
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 26 (15.38%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    1
    Rhinorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Oropharyngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    3 / 24 (12.50%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
    5 / 24 (20.83%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    6
    Sleep disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Nightmare
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    0 / 24 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
    1 / 24 (4.17%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    2
    Infections and infestations
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
    2 / 24 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
    2 / 24 (8.33%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    25 May 2017
    This amendment included the following major modifications or additions to the trial conduct: - Patients could be enrolled if they were taking antipsychotic medication during the screening period. If a patient discontinued an antipsychotic medication, they could be randomised 2 weeks after discontinuation - Exclusion criteria were added to define stability of antipsychotic medication - Close monitoring for potential trial drug abuse and/or diversion was introduced - Structured Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS)/Scale of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS) psychometric analyses were added - Electroencephalogram/electroencephalography (EEG) paradigms were adapted to be compatible with the NAPLS2 EEG paradigms
    10 Jul 2017
    This amendment included the following addition to the exclusion criteria: - Patients with a history of moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B/C) or moderate to severe renal impairment (Stage 3 to 5) were excluded from the trial
    04 Oct 2018
    This amendment included the following major modifications or additions to the trial conduct: - The primary endpoint was changed to time to remission from Attenuated psychosis syndrome (APS). Remission from APS was defined as a score of <3 on all the P1-P5 Positive Symptom items of the SOPS and maintained until the end of treatment - The original primary endpoint, time to first episode of psychosis as adjudicated by the Central Rating Committee, became a secondary endpoint - Main diagnosis for trial entry was modified: a diagnosis of APS was defined by the presence of recent attenuated positive symptoms that meet all five DSM-5 criteria (A to E) - Exclusion Criteria #2, #6, and 14 were clarified and Criterion #24 was added to exclude patients with hypersensitivity to the excipients in the Investigational medicinal product (IMP)

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? Yes
    Date
    Interruption
    Restart date
    17 Mar 2020
    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recruitment of new subjects was temporarily discontinued. Ongoing, randomised patients were managed per Trial Protocol.
    17 Apr 2020

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    The sponsor decided to prematurely stop enrollment. This decision was based on the unfortunate inability to meet expected enrolment goals, a situation made far worse by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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