Flag of the European Union EU Clinical Trials Register Help

Clinical trials

The European Union Clinical Trials Register   allows you to search for protocol and results information on:
  • interventional clinical trials that were approved in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) under the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC
  • clinical trials conducted outside the EU/EEA that are linked to European paediatric-medicine development

  • EU/EEA interventional clinical trials approved under or transitioned to the Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 are publicly accessible through the
    Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS).


    The EU Clinical Trials Register currently displays   43857   clinical trials with a EudraCT protocol, of which   7284   are clinical trials conducted with subjects less than 18 years old.   The register also displays information on   18700   older paediatric trials (in scope of Article 45 of the Paediatric Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006).

    Phase 1 trials conducted solely on adults and that are not part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP) are not publicly available (see Frequently Asked Questions ).  
     
    Examples: Cancer AND drug name. Pneumonia AND sponsor name.
    How to search [pdf]
    Search Tips: Under advanced search you can use filters for Country, Age Group, Gender, Trial Phase, Trial Status, Date Range, Rare Diseases and Orphan Designation. For these items you should use the filters and not add them to your search terms in the text field.
    Advanced Search: Search tools
     

    < Back to search results

    Download PDF

    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Demonstrate Efficacy and Safety of A4250 in Children with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Types 1 and 2 (PEDFIC 1)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2017-002338-21
    Trial protocol
    SE   DE   FR   GB   NL   ES   BE   PL   IT  
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jul 2020

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    29 Apr 2021
    First version publication date
    29 Apr 2021
    Other versions

    Trial information

    Close Top of page
    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    A4250-005
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03566238
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Albireo AB
    Sponsor organisation address
    Arvid Wallgrens backe 20, Göteborg, Sweden, 413 46
    Public contact
    Patrick Horn, MD, PhD , Albireo Pharma, Inc. , +1 (857) 378-2035, medinfo@albireopharma.com
    Scientific contact
    Patrick Horn, MD, PhD , Albireo Pharma, Inc. , +1 (857) 378-2035 , medinfo@albireopharma.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    Yes
    EMA paediatric investigation plan number(s)
    EMEA-002054-PIP01-16
    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?
    Yes
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    31 Aug 2020
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    27 Jul 2020
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jul 2020
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To demonstrate the efficacy of repeated daily doses of 40 µg/kg/day and 120 µg/kg/day odevixibat in children with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis Types 1 and 2 (PFIC1 and PFIC2), as determined by the following: • Proportion of patients experiencing at least a 70% reduction in serum bile acid concentration from baseline to end of treatment or reaching a level ≤70 µmol/L. • Proportion of positive pruritus assessments at the patient level over the 24-week treatment period.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Safety was evaluated throughout the study, including monitoring for AEs and concomitant medications, physical examinations, vital signs, laboratory tests (including chemistry, haematology, urinalysis, vitamins A and E, 25-hydroxy vitamin D, and INR), and abdominal ultrasound at regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings. Hepatic events underwent review and adjudication of aetiology by an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB).
    Background therapy
    Eligible patients were randomised on Day 0 (Visit 3) in a 1:1:1 fashion to receive 40 µg/kg/day or 120 µg/kg/day of odevixibat, or matching placebo. Odevixibat was administered orally, once daily at doses of 40 µg/kg/day or 120 µg/kg/day based on randomised treatment. Odevixibat was supplied in 2 capsule sizes and 4 strengths: capsule size 0 (200 or 600 µg strength) that could be opened and sprinkled on food and capsule size 3 (400 or 1200 µg strength) to be swallowed intact but could be opened for patients unable to swallow the capsules whole. Treatment duration was 24 weeks with the possibility to continue treatment with odevixibat 120 µg/kg/day in the open label extension study.
    Evidence for comparator
    Placebo controlled
    Actual start date of recruitment
    16 May 2018
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Safety, Efficacy
    Long term follow-up duration
    19 Months
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 13
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Israel: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Saudi Arabia: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Turkey: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 8
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    62
    EEA total number of subjects
    22
    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)
    23
    Children (2-11 years)
    34
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    5
    Adults (18-64 years)
    0
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

    Close Top of page
    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Recruitment took place between 16 May 2018 to 10 February 2020. Patients were recruited at hospitals or medical specialty centers. Patients were recruited in all countries except Spain and Sweden.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Patients were screened for eligibility according to the trial inclusion and exclusion criteria. 45 out of 107 patients were screening failures.

    Pre-assignment period milestones
    Number of subjects started
    62
    Intermediate milestone: Number of subjects
    Subjects Randomised: 62
    Number of subjects completed
    62

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

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    Placebo once daily
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Placebo
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Placebo was orally administered once daily in the morning for 24 weeks. For young children or in case of difficulties swallowing the capsules, capsules could be opened and the content sprinkled on soft foods.

    Arm title
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Arm description
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg once daily
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Odevixibat
    Investigational medicinal product code
    A4250
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    40 ug/kg/day was orally administered once daily in the morning for 24 weeks. For young children or in case of difficulties swallowing the capsules, capsules could be opened and the content sprinkled on soft foods.

    Arm title
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Arm description
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg once daily
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Odevixibat
    Investigational medicinal product code
    A4250
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Capsule, hard
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    120 ug/kg/day was orally administered once daily in the morning for 24 weeks. For young children or in case of difficulties swallowing the capsules, capsules could be opened and the content sprinkled on soft foods.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Started
    20
    23
    19
    Received treatment
    20
    23
    19
    Completed
    15
    18
    16
    Not completed
    5
    5
    3
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    -
    -
    1
         Other
    -
    1
    -
         Lack of efficacy
    5
    4
    2

    Baseline characteristics

    Close Top of page
    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg once daily

    Reporting group values
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day Total
    Number of subjects
    20 23 19 62
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    8 9 6 23
        Children (2-11 years)
    11 13 10 34
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    1 1 3 5
        Adults (18-64 years)
    0 0 0 0
        From 65-84 years
    0 0 0 0
        85 years and over
    0 0 0 0
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    3.75 ( 3.853 ) 3.86 ( 3.660 ) 5.24 ( 4.188 ) -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    8 12 11 31
        Male
    12 11 8 31
    PFIC TYPE
    TYPE of PFIC
    Units: Subjects
        Type 1
    5 7 5 17
        Type 2
    15 16 14 45
    Age Category 1
    Age Category 1
    Units: Subjects
        6 months to 5 years
    16 17 14 47
        6 to 12 years
    3 5 4 12
        13 to 18 years
    1 1 1 3

    End points

    Close Top of page
    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg once daily

    Primary: European Union (EU) and rest of the world (RoW): Proportion of patients experiencing at least a 70% reduction in fasting s-BA concentration from baseline to the end of treatment or reaching a level ≤70 μmol/L after 24 weeks of treatment

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    European Union (EU) and rest of the world (RoW): Proportion of patients experiencing at least a 70% reduction in fasting s-BA concentration from baseline to the end of treatment or reaching a level ≤70 μmol/L after 24 weeks of treatment
    End point description
    Fasting s-BA baseline was calculated as the average of the last 2 values prior to the first dose. The end value was the average of the values at Weeks 22 and 24 after the start of double-blind treatment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    After 24 weeks of treatment
    End point values
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    23
    19
    Units: subjects
        Number of Responders
    0
    10
    4
    Statistical analysis title
    Fasting Serum Bile Acid Concentration
    Statistical analysis description
    Analysis of Number (%) of Patients Experiencing at Least a 70% Reduction in Fasting Serum Bile Acid Concentration from Baseline to End of Treatment or Reaching a Level <=70 umol/L after 24 Weeks of Treatment
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    43
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [1]
    P-value
    = 0.0015
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    proportion difference
    Point estimate
    0.435
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.2195
         upper limit
    0.6551
    Notes
    [1] - Analysis was based on the Cochran Mantel Haenszel test adjusting PFIC type. A pooled analysis for the closed testing procedure was applied to control multiplicity. The one-sided adjusted p-value for an individual dose was calculated as the maximum value of the unadjusted p-value for the pooled analysis and the unadjusted p-value for the individual doses. One-sided adjusted p-value was reported.
    Statistical analysis title
    Fasting Serum Bile Acid Concentration
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    39
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [2]
    P-value
    = 0.0174
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    proportion difference
    Point estimate
    0.211
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.021
         upper limit
    0.4557
    Notes
    [2] - Analysis was based on the Cochran Mantel Haenszel test adjusting PFIC type. A pooled analysis for the closed testing procedure was applied to control multiplicity. The one-sided adjusted p-value for an individual dose was calculated as the maximum value of the unadjusted p-value for the pooled analysis and the unadjusted p-value for the individual doses. One-sided adjusted p-value was reported.

    Primary: United States (US): Proportion of positive pruritus assessments at the subject level over the 24-week treatment period based on the Albireo ObsRO instrument.

    Close Top of page
    End point title
    United States (US): Proportion of positive pruritus assessments at the subject level over the 24-week treatment period based on the Albireo ObsRO instrument.
    End point description
    A positive pruritus assessment was defined as a scratching score of ≤1 or at least a one-point drop from baseline on the Albireo ObsRO instrument.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Over 24 weeks of treatment
    End point values
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    23
    19
    Units: measurable
        least squares mean (standard error)
    30.10 ( 9.119 )
    58.34 ( 8.580 )
    51.81 ( 9.459 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Proportion of Positive Pruritus Assessments
    Statistical analysis description
    Analysis of the Proportion of Positive Pruritus Assessments at Patient Level over the 24-Week Treatment Period - Albireo ObsRO Instrument (AM and PM Scores)
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    43
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [3]
    P-value
    = 0.0019
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference
    Point estimate
    28.23
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    9.83
         upper limit
    46.64
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    9.182
    Notes
    [3] - An ANCOVA model including treatment, baseline pruritus score at AM and PM, PFIC type, and age category was used for treatment comparisons. A pooled analysis for the closed testing procedure was applied to control multiplicity. The one-sided adjusted p-value for an individual dose was calculated as the maximum value of the unadjusted p-value for the pooled analysis and the unadjusted p-value for the individual doses. One-sided adjusted p-value was reported.
    Statistical analysis title
    Proportion of Positive Pruritus Assessments
    Statistical analysis description
    Analysis of the Proportion of Positive Pruritus Assessments at Patient Level over the 24-Week Treatment Period - Albireo ObsRO Instrument (AM and PM Scores)
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    39
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority [4]
    P-value
    = 0.0163
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference
    Point estimate
    21.71
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    1.87
         upper limit
    41.54
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    9.892
    Notes
    [4] - An ANCOVA model including treatment, baseline pruritus score at AM and PM, PFIC type, and age category was used for treatment comparisons. A pooled analysis for the closed testing procedure was applied to control multiplicity. The one-sided adjusted p-value for an individual dose was calculated as the maximum value of the unadjusted p-value for the pooled analysis and the unadjusted p-value for the individual doses. One-sided adjusted p-value was reported.

    Adverse events

    Close Top of page
    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    All serious and non-serious AEs were collected once the caregiver/patient had signed the ICF and until the post-treatment follow-up (Visit 10) or 28 days after the last dose of study drug.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as any AE that occurred after 1st dose or AE occurred before 1st dose but worsened in severity on or after 1st dose. Treatment emergent SAEs and treatment emergent non-serious AEs are reported here.
    Assessment type
    Non-systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    23.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 40 ug/kg once daily

    Reporting group title
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Reporting group description
    Odevixibat 120 ug/kg once daily

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 20 (25.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    3 / 19 (15.79%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    0
    Investigations
    Liver function test increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Auricular haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Supraventricular tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Neurodermatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Gastroenteritis adenovirus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    H1N1 influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Weight gain poor
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 0%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo Odevixibat 40 ug/kg/day Odevixibat 120 ug/kg/day
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    17 / 20 (85.00%)
    19 / 23 (82.61%)
    16 / 19 (84.21%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Surgical and medical procedures
    Cardiac ablation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Influenza like illness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Injection site swelling
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 20 (25.00%)
    7 / 23 (30.43%)
    5 / 19 (26.32%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    10
    13
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Genital rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    2
    Epistaxis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    1
    Nasal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Oropharyngeal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Rhinitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Rhinorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Irritability
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    4
    Selective eating disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    3 / 23 (13.04%)
    3 / 19 (15.79%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    3
    3
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    2 / 23 (8.70%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    1
    Bilirubin conjugated increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    3
    Blood bilirubin increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    3 / 23 (13.04%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    3
    Blood creatine phosphokinase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    1
    Blood creatinine decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Blood creatinine increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    International normalised ratio increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    0
    Liver palpable
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Platelet count increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    1
    Product residue present
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Vitamin D decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Vitamin E increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Weight decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    White blood cell count increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Auricular haematoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Scar
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Scratch
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    0
    Skin abrasion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Tibia fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Iron deficiency anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Splenomegaly
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Ear pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Otorrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Eye disorders
    Eye discharge
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal discomfort
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 23 (8.70%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 20 (20.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    0
    0
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    9 / 23 (39.13%)
    4 / 19 (21.05%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    11
    10
    Frequent bowel movements
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Mouth ulceration
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Toothache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    4 / 23 (17.39%)
    3 / 19 (15.79%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    4
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholelithiasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Hepatomegaly
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Jaundice
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermatitis allergic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Dermatitis diaper
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Nail discolouration
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Neurodermatitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 23 (8.70%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    0
    0
    Rash vesicular
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Chromaturia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Cystitis haemorrhagic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Neck mass
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Infections and infestations
    Adenovirus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Conjunctivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Ear infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Gastroenteritis norovirus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    0
    H1N1 influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Klebsiella infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    Otitis media
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Parotitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Post procedural infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 23 (8.70%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    0
    Sinusitis bacterial
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Skin candida
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Tonsillitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 20 (10.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    1
    0
    Viral diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    1 / 23 (4.35%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    5
    Viral rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    2 / 23 (8.70%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 20 (15.00%)
    3 / 23 (13.04%)
    5 / 19 (26.32%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    4
    7
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypocalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Hypophosphataemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    0 / 19 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    Vitamin A deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Vitamin D deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 20 (5.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    2 / 19 (10.53%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    2
    Vitamin E deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 20 (0.00%)
    0 / 23 (0.00%)
    1 / 19 (5.26%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1

    More information

    Close Top of page

    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    06 Dec 2017
    Amendment 1. No. of patients: 15 • Original protocol under which patients were first enrolled
    10 May 2018
    Amendment 2. No. of patients: 16. •Clarified that enrolment of patients with PFIC1 will be targeted to 15% Exclusion criterion 9 was revised to clarify that patients listed for liver transplant will not be excluded if primary reason for listing was symptomatic pruritus and not disease progression •Guidelines for contraceptive requirements were updated that required patients to use reliable contraceptive methods throughout duration of study and 90 days thereafter •Additional examples of prohibited medications, including erythromycin and 4-phenylbutyrate were added •Requirement for genetic testing at screening was removed for patients with prior genotyping results confirming PFIC1 or 2 •Procedure for breaking the randomisation code was clarified •Calculation to determine patient eligibility relating to the ObsRO data collection was revised •Primary efficacy endpoint for US (and secondary endpoint for Europe and RoW) was revised to include more data collected in the analysis. The statistical analyses were modified to align with that change •All secondary and exploratory endpoints referring to PRO/ObsRO instrument using a reference time point of Week 24 were revised to include a specified duration over treatment period, for example over first of last 3 or 5 months of treatment period •Assessment of change in gamma-glutamyl transferase was added to exploratory endpoint •Clarification was made to include all laboratory tests related to safety including vitamins, and alpha-fetoprotein •Additional assessments for physical examination, vitamins, urine pregnancy test, and blood sampling for PK analysis were added to schedule of assessments •Approach to calculate baseline weekly itching and scratching scores was revised •Following changes were made to liver monitoring criteria: requirement of cholestatic marker elevations without alternative explanation was removed; ALP was removed from list of repeat liver profile assessments; INR criteria increase was revised
    22 Nov 2018
    Amendment 3. No. of patients: 6 • Exclusion criterion 17 was revised to remove barrier protection as an acceptable contraceptive method • Exclusion criterion 9 was revised to specify that patients will be excluded if their liver transplant is planned within 6 months of randomisation • Statistical methodology to analyse the primary efficacy endpoint for United States (and secondary endpoint of Europe and rest of world) of change in pruritus between active and placebo arms was revised • Secondary endpoints of change from baseline to Week 24 in serum bile acid, ALT, and growth were updated to include additional assessments at Week 12. As a result, change from baseline in ALT and serum bile acid at Week 12 were removed from the list of exploratory endpoints • The secondary endpoint of proportion of patients achieving meaningful reduction in caregiver-reported observed scratching was revised to include assessment of patient-reported outcomes and to indicate how “meaningful reduction” was defined. An additional assessment timepoint of Week 12 was also added • The secondary endpoint of change from baseline in sleep parameters was updated so multiple timepoints were evaluated in the study period rather than a single timepoint at end of therapy. • The following additional secondary endpoints were added for all regions: - Proportion of individual assessments and of individual AM and PM assessments meeting the definition of a positive pruritus assessment at the patient level from Weeks 0-4, Weeks 0-8, Weeks 0-12, Weeks 0-18, Weeks 0-24, respectively, or the proportion of positive pruritus assessments at each 4-week interval. • The exploratory efficacy endpoint of change in patient-reported and observer-reported night-time itching and scratching severity scores was revised so both morning and evening scores were analysed rather than a single daily score.
    01 Mar 2019
    Amendment 4. No. of patients: 8 • Exclusion criterion 8 was updated so patients post biliary diversion surgery were eligible for the study • Clarification was made to the secondary endpoint to assess liver transplantation events • Revised baseline covariate in the ANCOVA model of US primary efficacy analysis to include both AM baseline and PM baseline pruritus scores, instead of the averaged value.
    29 Apr 2019
    Amendment 5. No. of patients: 9 • The timing for rescreening was removed; patients could be rescreened at any time after failing eligibility criteria after consultation with the Medical Monitor • Exclusion criterion 14 was revised to exclude patients with total bilirubin >10×ULN
    24 Jun 2019
    Amendment 6. No. of patients: 8 • The provision to allow patients experiencing intolerable symptoms of underlying disease to roll over to active treatment after completion of 12 weeks of the treatment period was removed

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
    For support, Contact us.
    The status and protocol content of GB trials is no longer updated since 1 January 2021. For the UK, as of 31 January 2021, EU Law applies only to the territory of Northern Ireland (NI) to the extent foreseen in the Protocol on Ireland/NI. Legal notice
    As of 31 January 2023, all EU/EEA initial clinical trial applications must be submitted through CTIS . Updated EudraCT trials information and information on PIP/Art 46 trials conducted exclusively in third countries continues to be submitted through EudraCT and published on this website.

    European Medicines Agency © 1995-Wed Apr 24 15:43:08 CEST 2024 | Domenico Scarlattilaan 6, 1083 HS Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    EMA HMA