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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase 3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast (CC-10004) in Pediatric Subjects From 6 Through 17 Years of Age With Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2018-002918-12
    Trial protocol
    FR   NL   CZ   HU   BE   IT  
    Global end of trial date
    27 Mar 2023

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    07 Oct 2023
    First version publication date
    07 Oct 2023
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    CC-10004-PPSO-003
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03701763
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Amgen Inc.
    Sponsor organisation address
    One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States,
    Public contact
    IHQ Medical Info-Clinical Trials, Amgen (EUROPE) GmbH, MedInfoInternational@amgen.com
    Scientific contact
    Study Director, Amgen Inc., medinfo@amgen.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?
    Yes
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    27 Mar 2023
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    27 Mar 2023
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of apremilast compared with placebo in children and adolescents (ages 6 through 17 years) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
    Protection of trial subjects
    This study was conducted in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations/guidelines and in accordance with the general ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    19 Dec 2018
    Long term follow-up planned
    Yes
    Long term follow-up rationale
    Efficacy, Safety
    Long term follow-up duration
    4 Years
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 58
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Czechia: 5
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 31
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 16
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Israel: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Russian Federation: 103
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    245
    EEA total number of subjects
    61
    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)
    101
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    144
    Adults (18-64 years)
    0
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Participants were enrolled into this study at sites in Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Israel, Italy, Russia, Spain, and the United States.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Screening tests and procedures were performed up to 35 days preceding randomization.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Placebo-controlled Phase
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Double blind
    Roles blinded
    Subject, Investigator

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Arm title
    Apremilast
    Arm description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Placebo Apremilast
    Started
    82
    163
    Took Investigational Product (IP)
    80
    163
    Completed
    72
    149
    Not completed
    10
    14
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    2
    3
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    1
    5
         Miscellaneous
    2
    -
         Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian
    3
    5
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    1
         Lack of efficacy
    2
    -
    Period 2
    Period 2 title
    Apremilast Extension Phase
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Non-randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo/Apremilast
    Arm description
    At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Arm title
    Apremilast/Apremilast
    Arm description
    At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Number of subjects in period 2
    Placebo/Apremilast Apremilast/Apremilast
    Started
    72
    149
    Apremilast 20mg Apremilast Exposure Prd
    36 [1]
    80 [2]
    Apremilast 30mg Apremilast Exposure Prd
    36 [3]
    83 [4]
    Took at Least 1 Dose of IP
    72
    149
    Completed
    61
    125
    Not completed
    11
    24
         Non-compliance with Study Drug
    1
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    1
    3
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    3
    1
         Miscellaneous
    2
    1
         Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian
    1
    8
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    2
         Lack of efficacy
    3
    8
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Includes participants who received apremilast 20mg during the apremilast exposure period.
    [2] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Includes participants who received apremilast 20mg during the apremilast exposure period.
    [3] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Includes participants who received apremilast 30mg during the apremilast exposure period.
    [4] - The number of subjects at this milestone seems inconsistent with the number of subjects in the arm. It is expected that the number of subjects will be greater than, or equal to the number that completed, minus those who left.
    Justification: Includes participants who received apremilast 30mg during the apremilast exposure period.
    Period 3
    Period 3 title
    14-Week Observational Follow-up Phase
    Is this the baseline period?
    No
    Allocation method
    Non-randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Arm title
    Apremilast
    Arm description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Arm title
    Placebo/Apremilast
    Arm description
    At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Arm title
    Apremilast/Apremilast
    Arm description
    At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Apremilast
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Otezla®
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Tablets

    Number of subjects in period 3 [5]
    Placebo Apremilast Placebo/Apremilast Apremilast/Apremilast
    Started
    1
    4
    14
    26
    Completed
    1
    3
    11
    23
    Not completed
    0
    1
    3
    3
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    -
    -
    -
    2
         Miscellaneous
    -
    -
    1
    -
         Withdrawal by Parent/Guardian
    -
    1
    1
    -
         Study Terminated by Sponsor
    -
    -
    1
    -
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    -
    -
    1
    Notes
    [5] - The number of subjects starting the period is not consistent with the number completing the preceding period. It is expected the number of subjects starting the subsequent period will be the same as the number completing the preceding period.
    Justification: Includes participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early who opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group values
    Placebo Apremilast Total
    Number of subjects
    82 163 245
    Age categorical
    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)
    34 67 101
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    48 96 144
        Adults (18-64 years)
    0 0 0
        From 65-84 years
    0 0 0
        85 years and over
    0 0 0
    Age Continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    12.2 ( 3.25 ) 12.3 ( 3.32 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Units: participants
        Female
    39 89 128
        Male
    43 74 117
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 2 2
        Asian
    3 6 9
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0
        Black or African American
    3 5 8
        White
    73 140 213
        More than one race
    0 0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    3 10 13
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    8 24 32
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    71 129 200
        Unknown or Not Reported
    3 10 13

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Reporting group title
    Placebo/Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast/Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo/Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast/Apremilast
    Reporting group description
    At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Subject analysis set title
    Placebo
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to placebo received placebo twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group were switched to apremilast based on baseline weight. Participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up. The arms for this endpoint are different to those in the overall study reporting group. Due to constraints of the EudraCT system, these arms have had to be added as subject analysis sets.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast 20 mg
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up. The arms for this endpoint are different to those in the overall study reporting group. Due to constraints of the EudraCT system, these arms have had to be added as subject analysis sets

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast 30 mg
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    In the placebo-controlled phase, participants who were randomized to apremilast who were 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 16 weeks, and participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks. At Week 16, participants in the apremilast group continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up. The arms for this endpoint are different to those in the overall study reporting group. Due to constraints of the EudraCT system, these arms have had to be added as subject analysis sets.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast-extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    At Week 16, participants 20 to < 50 kg received apremilast 20 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up. The arms for this endpoint are different to those in the overall study reporting group. Due to constraints of the EudraCT system, these arms have had to be added as subject analysis sets.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast-extension Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    At Week 16, participants >/= 50 kg received apremilast 30 mg BID for 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up. The arms for this endpoint are different to those in the overall study reporting group. Due to constraints of the EudraCT system, these arms have had to be added as subject analysis sets.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants who were randomized to apremilast during the placebo-controlled phase and received apremilast 20 mg BID for 16 weeks during the placebo-controlled phase. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast 20mg BID for 36 weeks based on baseline weight. Participants who received apremilast 20 mg BID during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants who were randomized to apremilast during the placebo-controlled phase and received apremilast 30 mg BID for 16 weeks during the placebo-controlled phase. At Week 16, participants in the placebo group during the placebo-controlled phase were switched to apremilast 30mg BID for 36 weeks based on baseline weight. Participants who received apremilast 30 mg BID during the placebo-controlled phase continued to receive their original dosing assignment for an additional 36 weeks during the apremilast-extension phase. Participants who completed the study or discontinued the study early could have opted to enter the 14-week observational follow up.

    Subject analysis set title
    Placebo
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants who received placebo in the placebo-controlled phase who entered the 14-week observational follow up.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast 20 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants who received apremilast 20 mg in either the placebo-controlled phase or apremilast extension phase who entered the 14-week observational follow up.

    Subject analysis set title
    Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    Participants who received apremilast 30 mg in either the placebo-controlled phase or apremilast extension phase who entered the 14-week observational follow up.

    Primary: Percentage of Participants with a Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) Response at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants with a Static Physician Global Assessment (sPGA) Response at Week 16
    End point description
    The sPGA is the assessment by the Investigator of the overall disease severity of plaque psoriasis at the time of evaluation. The sPGA is a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe), incorporating an assessment of the severity of the three primary signs of the disease: erythema, scaling and plaque elevation. The results presented are for the percentage of participants with a sPGA response. An sPGA response was defined as a score of clear (0) or almost clear (1) with at least a 2-point reduction from baseline at Week 16. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    11.5
    33.1
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    Percentage Adjusted Difference
    Point estimate
    21.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    11.2
         upper limit
    32.1

    Secondary: Percentage of Participants who Achieved At Least 75% Reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI-75) from Baseline at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants who Achieved At Least 75% Reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI-75) from Baseline at Week 16
    End point description
    The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. The PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity. The results presented are for the percentage of participants with PASI-75. PASI-75 was defined as at least a 75% reduction in PASI score from baseline. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    16.1
    45.4
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    Percentage Adjusted Difference
    Point estimate
    29.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    17.8
         upper limit
    40.9

    Secondary: Percentage of Participants who Achieved At Least 50% Reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI-50) from Baseline at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants who Achieved At Least 50% Reduction in Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI-50) from Baseline at Week 16
    End point description
    The PASI is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. The PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity. The results presented are for the percentage of participants with PASI-50. PASI-50 was defined as at least a 50% reduction in PASI score from baseline. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    32.1
    70.5
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    Percentage Adjusted Difference
    Point estimate
    38.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    25.6
         upper limit
    51.2

    Secondary: Percentage Change from Baseline in Total PASI Score at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage Change from Baseline in Total PASI Score at Week 16
    End point description
    The PASI is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. The PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity. Positive percentage change from baseline scores indicate a worsening of disease severity, and negative percentage change from baseline scores indicate an improvement in disease severity. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: percentage change
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    -37.49 ( 3.866 )
    -64.52 ( 2.543 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Difference in Least Squares Mean
    Point estimate
    -26.97
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -35.93
         upper limit
    -18
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    4.572

    Secondary: Percentage Change from Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Affected by Psoriasis at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage Change from Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Affected by Psoriasis at Week 16
    End point description
    BSA is a measurement of involved skin of the whole body affected by psoriasis, which ranges from 0% to 100%. Positive percentage change from baseline indicates that a greater BSA was affected by psoriasis. A negative percentage change from baseline indicates that a lesser BSA was affected by psoriasis. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: percentage change in affected BSA
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    -20.56 ( 5.441 )
    -55.44 ( 3.428 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Difference in Least Squares Mean
    Point estimate
    -34.77
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -46.99
         upper limit
    -22.55
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.229

    Secondary: Percentage of Participants who Achieved a Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Score of 0 or 1 at Week 16

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    End point title
    Percentage of Participants who Achieved a Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Score of 0 or 1 at Week 16
    End point description
    The CDLQI is designed to measure the impact of skin disease on children’s quality of life. The CDLQI measures how much the participant’s psoriasis has affected them over the last week, and includes 10 questions with possible answers ranging from not at all (score of 0) to very much (score of 3). The CDLQI total score ranged from 0 (no effect on the participant's life) to 30 (extremely large effect on the participant's life). The results presented are for the percentage of participants who achieved a total CDLQI score of 0 or 1 at Week 16. Measured in participants in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (which included all participants who were randomized), with a baseline CDLQI Score >/= 2.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    76
    148
    Units: percentage of participants
        number (not applicable)
    31.3
    35.4
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    224
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.5616
    Method
    Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
    Parameter type
    Percentage Adjusted Difference
    Point estimate
    4.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -9.8
         upper limit
    18

    Secondary: Change from Baseline in CDLQI Score at Week 16

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    End point title
    Change from Baseline in CDLQI Score at Week 16
    End point description
    The CDLQI is designed to measure the impact of skin disease on children’s quality of life. The CDLQI measures how much the participant’s psoriasis has affected them over the last week, and includes 10 questions with possible answers ranging from not at all (score of 0) to very much (score of 3). The CDLQI total score ranged from 0 (no effect on the participant's life) to 30 (extremely large effect on the participant's life). A positive change from baseline score indicates that a participant's quality of life has worsened. A negative change from baseline score indicates that a participant’s quality of life has improved. Measured in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population, which included all participants who were randomized.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    82
    163
    Units: scores on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard error)
    -2.7 ( 0.56 )
    -5.3 ( 0.44 )
    Statistical analysis title
    Placebo vs. Apremilast
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v Apremilast
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    245
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0009
    Method
    ANCOVA
    Parameter type
    Difference in Least Squares Mean
    Point estimate
    -1.8
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -2.9
         upper limit
    -0.8
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.55

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    An adverse event (AE) was defined as any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a participant during the course of the study. A TEAE is any AE that occurred after first dose of the investigational product. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-specified, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    16 weeks
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast 20 mg Apremilast 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    80
    83
    Units: participants
    33
    58
    48
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a TEAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a TEAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    An AE was defined as any noxious, unintended, or untoward medical occurrence that may appear or worsen in a participant during the course of the study. A TEAE is any AE that occurred after first dose of the investigational product. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-defined in the statistical analysis plan, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    52 weeks
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
    88
    80
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Event (TESAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Event (TESAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    A TESAE is any AE occurring at any dose after first dose that results in death, is life-threatening (ie, in the opinion of the Investigator, the participant is at immediate risk of death from the AE), requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization (hospitalization is defined as an inpatient admission, regardless of length of stay), results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity (a substantial disruption of the participant’s ability to conduct normal life functions), is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or constitutes an important medical event. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-specified, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    16 weeks
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast 20 mg Apremilast 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    80
    83
    Units: participants
    1
    2
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a TESAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a TESAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    A TESAE is any AE occurring at any dose after first dose that results in death, is life-threatening (ie, in the opinion of the Investigator, the participant is at immediate risk of death from the AE), requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization (hospitalization is defined as an inpatient admission, regardless of length of stay), results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity (a substantial disruption of the participant’s ability to conduct normal life functions), is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or constitutes an important medical event. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-defined in the statistical analysis plan, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    52 weeks
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
    2
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-related Adverse Event (TRAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Treatment-related Adverse Event (TRAE) During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    A TREAE is any AE that is determined by the Investigator to have a possibly causal relationship to the investigational product. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-specified, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    16 weeks
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast 20 mg Apremilast 30 mg
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    80
    83
    Units: participants
    12
    36
    32
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a TRAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a TRAE During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    A TREAE is any AE that is determined by the Investigator to have a possibly causal relationship to the investigational product. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-defined in the statistical analysis plan, data are presented per treatment received and adverse event data collected by apremilast dose.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    52 weeks
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
    45
    47
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Diarrhea During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Diarrhea During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    Diarrhea was defined as having 3 or more liquid or watery stools in a day. Participants and their parent/guardian were supplied with diaries (either paper or electronic) that were filled out daily to record and describe any diarrhea and associated symptoms. Measured in participants in the Safety Population (which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product), who had diary entries at each specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to approximately 113 days
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: participants
        Day 1 to 28 (n=77,156)
    25
    67
        Day 29 to 56 (n=73,155)
    20
    51
        Day 57 to 84 (n=73,147)
    14
    41
        Day 85 to 112 (n=69,142)
    10
    29
        Day >/= 113 (n=46,105)
    2
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Diarrhea During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Diarrhea During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    Diarrhea was defined as having 3 or more liquid or watery stools in a day. Participants and their parent/guardian were supplied with diaries (either paper or electronic) that were filled out daily to record and describe any diarrhea and associated symptoms. Measured in participants in the Safety Population (which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product), who had diary entries at each specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 up to approximately 365 days
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
        Day 1 to 28 (n=109, 114)
    36
    47
        Day 29 to 56 (n= 108,103)
    30
    36
        Day 57 to 84 (n=101, 110)
    22
    32
        Day 85 to 112 (n=100,106)
    17
    19
        Day 113 to 140 (n=99,106)
    21
    17
        Day 141 to 168 (n=98,104)
    16
    21
        Day 169 to 196 (n=96,102)
    19
    17
        Day 197 to 224 (n=93,102)
    19
    12
        Day 225 to 252 (n=92,98)
    20
    12
        Day 253 to 280 (n=76,69)
    18
    16
        Day 281 to 308 (n=61,60)
    13
    9
        Day 309 to 336 (n=62,59)
    12
    5
        Day 337 to 364 (n=59,58)
    7
    5
        Day >= 365 (n=24,22)
    1
    1
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Diarrhea Symptoms During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Diarrhea Symptoms During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    Diarrhea symptoms were nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, fever, bloating, and other symptoms. Participants and their parent/guardian were supplied with diaries (either paper or electronic) that were filled out daily to record and describe any diarrhea and associated symptoms. Measured in participants in the Safety Population (which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product), who had diary entries at each specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Up to approximately 113 days
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: participants
        Day 1 to 28|Nausea (n=77,156)
    3
    32
        Day 29 to 56|Nausea (n=80,163)
    2
    22
        Day 57 to 84|Nausea (n=80,163)
    1
    12
        Day 85 to 112|Nausea (n=80,163)
    2
    8
        Day >/= 113|Nausea (n=80,163)
    0
    2
        Day 1 to 28|Vomiting (n=77,156)
    2
    13
        Day 29 to 56|Vomiting (n=80,163)
    2
    6
        Day 57 to 84|Vomiting (n=80,163)
    0
    7
        Day 85 to 112|Vomiting (n=80,163)
    1
    3
        Day >/= 113|Vomiting (n=80,163)
    0
    1
        Day 1 to 28|Abdominal cramps (n=77,156)
    3
    16
        Day 29 to 56|Abdominal cramps (n=80,163)
    3
    7
        Day 57 to 84|Abdominal cramps (n=80,163)
    1
    9
        Day 85 to 112|Abdominal cramps (n=80,163)
    1
    5
        Day >/= 113|Abdominal cramps (n=80,163)
    0
    1
        Day 1 to 28|Abdominal pain (n=77,156)
    9
    28
        Day 29 to 56|Abdominal pain (n=80,163)
    9
    17
        Day 57 to 84|Abdominal pain (n=80,163)
    5
    13
        Day 85 to 112|Abdominal pain (n=80,163)
    2
    7
        Day >/= 113|Abdominal pain (n=80,163)
    0
    2
        Day 1 to 28|Fever (n=77,156)
    1
    5
        Day 29 to 56|Fever (n=80,163)
    0
    1
        Day 57 to 84|Fever (n=80,163)
    0
    2
        Day 85 to 112|Fever (n=80,163)
    0
    2
        Day >/= 113|Fever (n=80,163)
    0
    0
        Day 1 to 28|Bloating (n=77,156)
    1
    8
        Day 29 to 56|Bloating (n=80,163)
    4
    12
        Day 57 to 84|Bloating (n=80,163)
    2
    6
        Day 85 to 112|Bloating (n=80,163)
    3
    5
        Day >/= 113|Bloating (n=80,163)
    1
    1
        Day 1 to 28|Other symptoms (n=77,156)
    5
    21
        Day 29 to 56|Other symptoms (n=80,163)
    4
    17
        Day 57 to 84|Other symptoms (n=80,163)
    6
    11
        Day 85 to 112|Other symptoms (n=80,163)
    5
    8
        Day >/= 113|Other symptoms (n=80,163)
    0
    2
        Day 1 to 28|No symptoms (n=77,156)
    53
    33
        Day 29 to 56|No symptoms (n=80,163)
    56
    81
        Day 57 to 84|No symptoms (n=80,163)
    65
    103
        Day 85 to 112|No symptoms (n=80,163)
    66
    125
        Day >/= 113|No symptoms (n=80,163)
    79
    154
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Diarrhea Symptoms During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    Number of Participants with Diarrhea Symptoms During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    Diarrhea symptoms were nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, fever, bloating, and other symptoms. Participants and their parent/guardian were supplied with diaries (either paper or electronic) that were filled out daily to record and describe any diarrhea and associated symptoms. Measured in participants in the Safety Population (which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product), who had diary entries at each specified time point.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Day 1 up to approximately 365 days
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
        Day 1 to 28|Nausea (n=109,114)
    17
    21
        Day 1 to 28|Vomiting (n=109,114)
    10
    4
        Day 1 to 28|Abdominal cramps (n=109,114)
    7
    9
        Day 1 to 28|Abdominal pain (n=109,114)
    21
    14
        Day 1 to 28|Fever (n=109,114)
    2
    3
        Day 1 to 28|Bloating (n=109,114)
    3
    7
        Day 1 to 28|Other symptoms (n=109,114)
    11
    13
        Day 1 to 28|No symptoms (n=109,114)
    38
    43
        Day 29 to 56|Nausea (n=108,113)
    14
    10
        Day 29 to 56|Vomiting (n=108,113)
    4
    3
        Day 29 to 56|Abdominal cramps (n=108,113)
    4
    4
        Day 29 to 56|Abdominal pain (n=108,113)
    13
    8
        Day 29 to 56|Fever (n=108,113)
    1
    0
        Day 29 to 56|Bloating (n=108,113)
    4
    9
        Day 29 to 56|Other symptoms (n=108,113)
    9
    9
        Day 29 to 56|No symptoms (n=108,113)
    59
    70
        Day 57 to 84|Nausea (n=101,110)
    6
    8
        Day 57 to 84|Vomiting (n=101,110)
    6
    4
        Day 57 to 84|Abdominal cramps (n=101,110)
    8
    3
        Day 57 to 84|Abdominal pain (n=101,110)
    10
    6
        Day 57 to 84|Fever (n=101,110)
    1
    1
        Day 57 to 84|Bloating (n=101,110)
    1
    6
        Day 57 to 84|Other symptoms (n=101,110)
    10
    6
        Day 57 to 84|No symptoms (n=101,110)
    59
    76
        Day 85 to 112|Nausea (n=100,106)
    3
    5
        Day 85 to 112|Vomiting (n=100,106)
    3
    0
        Day 85 to 112|Abdominal cramps (n=100,106)
    4
    2
        Day 85 to 112|Abdominal pain (n=100,106)
    6
    3
        Day 85 to 112|Fever (n=100,106)
    1
    2
        Day 85 to 112|Bloating (n=100,106)
    2
    4
        Day 85 to 112|Other symptoms (n=100,106)
    5
    4
        Day 85 to 112|No symptoms (n=100,106)
    76
    86
        Day 113 to 140|Nausea (n=99,106)
    6
    2
        Day 113 to 140|Vomiting (n=99,106)
    5
    1
        Day 113 to 140|Abdominal cramps (n=99,106)
    4
    0
        Day 113 to 140| Abdominal pain (n=99,106)
    7
    3
        Day 113 to 140|Fever (n=99,106)
    1
    0
        Day 113 to 140|Bloating (n=99,106)
    3
    2
        Day 113 to 140|Other symptoms (n=99,106)
    5
    3
        Day 113 to 140|No symptoms (n=99,106)
    68
    95
        Day 141 to 168|Nausea (n=98,104)
    5
    2
        Day 141 to 168|Vomiting (n=98,104)
    3
    1
        Day 141 to 168|Abdominal cramps (n=98,104)
    2
    1
        Day 141 to 168|Abdominal pain (n=98,104)
    4
    2
        Day 141 to 168|Fever (n=98,104)
    0
    0
        Day 141 to 168|Bloating (n=98,104)
    2
    2
        Day 141 to 168|Other symptoms (n=98,104)
    3
    1
        Day 141 to 168|No symptoms (n=98,104)
    79
    95
        Day 169 to 196|Nausea (n=96,102)
    3
    4
        Day 169 to 196|Vomiting (n=96,102)
    2
    1
        Day 169 to 196|Abdominal cramps (n=96,102)
    1
    2
        Day 169 to 196|Abdominal pain (n=96,102)
    7
    5
        Day 169 to 196|Fever (n=96,102)
    0
    2
        Day 169 to 196|Bloating (n=96,102)
    0
    1
        Day 169 to 196|Other symptoms (n=96,102)
    7
    0
        Day 169 to 196|No symptoms (n=96,102)
    76
    87
        Day 197 to 224|Nausea (n=93,102)
    5
    2
        Day 197 to 224|Vomiting (n=93,102)
    5
    0
        Day 197 to 224|Abdominal cramps (n=93,102)
    1
    0
        Day 197 to 224|Abdominal pain (n=93,102)
    3
    1
        Day 197 to 224|Fever (n=93,102)
    2
    0
        Day 197 to 224|Bloating (n=93,102)
    1
    1
        Day 197 to 224|Other symptoms (n=93,102)
    4
    1
        Day 197 to 224|No symptoms (n=93,102)
    72
    97
        Day 225 to 252|Nausea (n=92,98)
    9
    3
        Day 225 to 252|Vomiting (n=92,98)
    3
    0
        Day 225 to 252|Abdominal cramps (n=92,98)
    2
    1
        Day 225 to 252|Abdominal pain (n=92,98)
    7
    1
        Day 225 to 252|Fever (n=92,98)
    0
    0
        Day 225 to 252|Bloating (n=92,98)
    3
    1
        Day 225 to 252|Other symptoms (n=92,98)
    4
    0
        Day 225 to 252|No symptoms (n=92,98)
    64
    92
        Day 253 to 280|Nausea (n=76,69)
    5
    4
        Day 253 to 280|Vomiting (n=76,69)
    1
    0
        Day 253 to 280|Abdominal cramps (n=76,69)
    3
    1
        Day 253 to 280|Abdominal pain (n=76,69)
    6
    3
        Day 253 to 280|Fever (n=76,69)
    1
    0
        Day 253 to 280|Bloating (n=76,69)
    2
    1
        Day 253 to 280|Other symptoms (n=76,69)
    3
    2
        Day 253 to 280|No symptoms (n=76,69)
    55
    58
        Day 281 to 308|Nausea (n=61,60)
    2
    3
        Day 281 to 308|Vomiting (n=61,60)
    1
    2
        Day 281 to 308|Abdominal cramps (n=61,60)
    1
    2
        Day 281 to 308|Abdominal pain (n=61,60)
    4
    2
        Day 281 to 308|Fever (n=61,60)
    0
    0
        Day 281 to 308|Bloating (n=61,60)
    0
    1
        Day 281 to 308|Other symptoms (n=61,60)
    1
    1
        Day 281 to 308|No symptoms (n=61,60)
    52
    49
        Day 309 to 336|Nausea(n=62,59)
    2
    1
        Day 309 to 336|Vomiting(n=62,59)
    2
    0
        Day 309 to 336|Abdominal cramps(n=62,59)
    1
    0
        Day 309 to 336|Abdominal pain(n=62,59)
    4
    0
        Day 309 to 336|Fever(n=62,59)
    1
    0
        Day 309 to 336|Bloating(n=62,59)
    1
    0
        Day 309 to 336|Other symptoms(n=62,59)
    4
    1
        Day 309 to 336|No symptoms(n=62,59)
    47
    57
        Day 337 to 364|Nausea(n=59,58)
    2
    1
        Day 337 to 364|Vomiting(n=59,58)
    1
    0
        Day 337 to 364|Abdominal cramps(n=59,58)
    0
    0
        Day 337 to 364|Abdominal pain(n=59,58)
    2
    2
        Day 337 to 364|Fever(n=59,58)
    0
    0
        Day 337 to 364|Bloating(n=59,58)
    1
    0
        Day 337 to 364|Other symptoms(n=59,58)
    1
    1
        Day 337 to 364|No symptoms(n=59,58)
    52
    54
        Day >= 365|Nausea (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|Vomiting (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|Abdominal cramps (n=24,22)
    0
    1
        Day >= 365|Abdominal pain (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|Fever (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|Bloating (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|Other symptoms (n=24,22)
    0
    0
        Day >= 365|No symptoms (n=24,22)
    24
    21
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation or Behavior per the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation or Behavior per the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    The C-SSRS is a questionnaire that is used to assess suicidal ideation and behavior. The C-SSRS questionnaire measures suicidal ideation, intensity of ideation, and suicidal behaviors. Results presented are for the number of participants who recorded suicidal ideation or behavior on the C-SSRS. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    16 weeks
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: participants
    0
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation or Behavior per the C-SSRS During the Apremilast-extension Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants with Suicidal Ideation or Behavior per the C-SSRS During the Apremilast-extension Phase
    End point description
    The C-SSRS is a questionnaire that is used to assess suicidal ideation and behavior. The C-SSRS questionnaire measures suicidal ideation, intensity of ideation, and suicidal behaviors. Results presented are for the number of participants who recorded suicidal ideation or behavior on the C-SSRS. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product who had available C-SSRS data.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 16 to Week 52
    End point values
    Apremilast-extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast-extension Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    110
    111
    Units: participants
    0
    0
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Female Participants at Stage I-V of Sexual Development per Tanner Staging of Sexual Development

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    End point title
    Number of Female Participants at Stage I-V of Sexual Development per Tanner Staging of Sexual Development
    End point description
    The Tanner Staging of sexual development is a scale of physical development as children transition into adolescence and then adulthood. The scale defines physical measurements of development based on characteristics, such as the size of the breasts, genitals, testicular volume, and growth of pubic hair. The scale ranges from stage I (pre-adolescent) to stage V (adult development). The results presented are for the number of participants at stage I-V of development. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product and had available data for the endpoint. As pre-specified, results are presented based on initial treatment received.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 52
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    37
    89
    Units: participants
        Breast Growth|Stage 1
    8
    17
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 1
    8
    18
        Other Changes|Stage 1
    8
    18
        Breast Growth|Stage 2
    3
    9
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 2
    3
    9
        Other Changes|Stage 2
    3
    9
        Breast Growth|Stage 3
    3
    9
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 3
    3
    9
        Other Changes|Stage 3
    3
    12
        Breast Growth|Stage 4
    6
    20
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 4
    6
    18
        Other Changes|Stage 4
    4
    16
        Breast Growth|Stage 5
    12
    27
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 5
    12
    28
        Other Changes|Stage 5
    12
    26
        Breast Growth|Missing
    5
    7
        Pubic Hair Growth|Missing
    5
    7
        Other Changes|Missing
    7
    8
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Male Participants at Stage I-V of Sexual Development per Tanner Staging of Sexual Development

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    End point title
    Number of Male Participants at Stage I-V of Sexual Development per Tanner Staging of Sexual Development
    End point description
    The Tanner Staging of sexual development is a scale of physical development as children transition into adolescence and then adulthood. The scale defines physical measurements of development based on characteristics, such as the size of the breasts, genitals, testicular volume, and growth of pubic hair. The scale ranges from stage I (pre-adolescent) to stage V (adult development). The results presented are for the number of participants at stage I-V of development. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product and had available data for the endpoint. As pre-specified, results are presented based on initial treatment received.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 52
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    74
    Units: participants
        Testes Growth|Stage 1
    11
    15
        Penis Growth|Stage 1
    11
    15
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 1
    10
    15
        Other Changes|Stage 1
    9
    15
        Testes Growth|Stage 2
    5
    5
        Penis Growth|Stage 2
    5
    5
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 2
    5
    6
        Other Changes|Stage 2
    5
    5
        Testes Growth|Stage 3
    4
    10
        Penis Growth|Stage 3
    4
    11
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 3
    5
    8
        Other Changes|Stage 3
    4
    8
        Testes Growth|Stage 4
    5
    12
        Penis Growth|Stage 4
    5
    10
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 4
    6
    14
        Other Changes|Stage 4
    4
    11
        Testes Growth|Stage 5
    14
    27
        Penis Growth|Stage 5
    14
    28
        Pubic Hair Growth|Stage 5
    13
    26
        Other Changes|Stage 5
    14
    26
        Testes Growth|Missing
    4
    5
        Penis Growth|Missing
    4
    5
        Pubic Hair Growth|Missing
    4
    5
        Other Changes|Missing
    7
    9
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean Body Weight of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Mean Body Weight of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    The participants' body weight in kilograms (kg) was recorded. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: kg
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    52.36 ( 22.177 )
    52.04 ( 21.123 )
        Week 16
    54.18 ( 22.581 )
    51.95 ( 20.945 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean Body Weight of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Mean Body Weight of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    The participants' body weight in kilograms (kg) was recorded. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 52
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: kg
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    36.81 ( 8.954 )
    67.94 ( 19.053 )
        Week 52
    39.04 ( 9.823 )
    67.79 ( 18.889 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean Height of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Mean Height of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    The participants' height in centimeters (cm) was recorded. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: cm
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    153.29 ( 18.435 )
    153.33 ( 18.069 )
        Week 16
    154.54 ( 17.839 )
    154.40 ( 17.683 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean Height of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Mean Height of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    The participants' height in centimeters (cm) was recorded. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 52
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: cm
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    140.86 ( 14.159 )
    166.13 ( 11.416 )
        Week 52
    144.90 ( 13.944 )
    167.84 ( 10.814 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean Body Mass Index (BMI) of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Mean Body Mass Index (BMI) of Participants During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    The participants' BMI was calculated as body weight (kg)/height (m^2). Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 16
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: kg/m^2
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    21.41 ( 5.652 )
    21.33 ( 5.197 )
        Week 16
    21.87 ( 5.883 )
    20.98 ( 5.067 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Mean BMI of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Mean BMI of Participants During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    The participants' BMI was calculated as body weight (kg)/height (m^2). Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline and Week 52
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: kg/m^2
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Baseline
    18.32 ( 2.641 )
    24.52 ( 5.655 )
        Week 52
    18.30 ( 2.480 )
    23.95 ( 5.539 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Flare During the Placebo-controlled Phase

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Flare During the Placebo-controlled Phase
    End point description
    A psoriasis flare was defined as a sudden intensification of psoriasis (new generalized erythrodermic, inflammatory or pustular psoriasis) requiring medical intervention beyond allowable medications. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    16 weeks
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast
    Number of subjects analysed
    80
    163
    Units: participants
    3
    2
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Flare During the Apremilast Exposure Period

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Flare During the Apremilast Exposure Period
    End point description
    A psoriasis flare was defined as a sudden intensification of psoriasis (new generalized erythrodermic, inflammatory or pustular psoriasis) requiring medical intervention beyond allowable medications. Measured in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-defined in the statistical analysis plan, safety data for the apremilast-extension phase are presented per treatment received.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    52 weeks
    End point values
    Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Exposure Period: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    116
    119
    Units: participants
    7
    11
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Rebound

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    End point title
    Number of Participants who Experienced a Psoriasis Rebound
    End point description
    A psoriasis rebound was defined as an adverse event of psoriasis that started after the last dose date for participants who received treatment in the study. Measured in participants in the Safety Population (which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product) who entered the 14-week observational follow up.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    14 weeks post last dose (max mean treatment duration in placebo-controlled phase was 15.3 weeks, and 41.9 weeks in the apremilast-exposure period)
    End point values
    Placebo Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Number of subjects analysed
    1
    14
    30
    Units: participants
    0
    0
    4
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Up to a maximum of 52 weeks
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    All-cause mortality is reported for all enrolled participants. Serious and other adverse events are reported in the Safety Population, which included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational product. As pre-specified, data are presented per treatment received.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    25.1
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    2 / 80 (2.50%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    2 / 221 (0.90%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    2 / 111 (1.80%)
    2 / 163 (1.23%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Cardiac disorders
    Sinus tachycardia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    1 / 163 (0.61%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Wandering pacemaker
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    1 / 163 (0.61%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Autonomic nervous system imbalance
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    1 / 163 (0.61%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Status migrainosus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    1 / 221 (0.45%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    1 / 111 (0.90%)
    0 / 163 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Iron deficiency anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    1 / 163 (0.61%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Testicular appendage torsion
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    0 / 163 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Psoriasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    0 / 221 (0.00%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    1 / 163 (0.61%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Appendicitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    0 / 83 (0.00%)
    1 / 221 (0.45%)
    0 / 110 (0.00%)
    1 / 111 (0.90%)
    0 / 163 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 20 mg BID Apremilast Extension Phase: Apremilast 30 mg BID Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast 20 mg or 30 mg BID
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    26 / 80 (32.50%)
    50 / 80 (62.50%)
    41 / 83 (49.40%)
    90 / 221 (40.72%)
    52 / 110 (47.27%)
    38 / 111 (34.23%)
    91 / 163 (55.83%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 80 (5.00%)
    12 / 80 (15.00%)
    5 / 83 (6.02%)
    12 / 221 (5.43%)
    7 / 110 (6.36%)
    5 / 111 (4.50%)
    17 / 163 (10.43%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    16
    5
    18
    9
    9
    21
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    7 / 80 (8.75%)
    3 / 83 (3.61%)
    5 / 221 (2.26%)
    4 / 110 (3.64%)
    1 / 111 (0.90%)
    10 / 163 (6.13%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    7
    8
    5
    4
    1
    15
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 80 (2.50%)
    15 / 80 (18.75%)
    17 / 83 (20.48%)
    28 / 221 (12.67%)
    18 / 110 (16.36%)
    10 / 111 (9.01%)
    32 / 163 (19.63%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    29
    31
    56
    34
    22
    60
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 80 (10.00%)
    15 / 80 (18.75%)
    17 / 83 (20.48%)
    33 / 221 (14.93%)
    20 / 110 (18.18%)
    13 / 111 (11.71%)
    32 / 163 (19.63%)
         occurrences all number
    24
    35
    44
    104
    53
    51
    79
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 80 (10.00%)
    23 / 80 (28.75%)
    9 / 83 (10.84%)
    19 / 221 (8.60%)
    14 / 110 (12.73%)
    5 / 111 (4.50%)
    32 / 163 (19.63%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    54
    13
    35
    24
    11
    67
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 80 (5.00%)
    5 / 80 (6.25%)
    4 / 83 (4.82%)
    5 / 221 (2.26%)
    5 / 110 (4.55%)
    0 / 111 (0.00%)
    9 / 163 (5.52%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    6
    4
    5
    5
    0
    10
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 80 (2.50%)
    16 / 80 (20.00%)
    13 / 83 (15.66%)
    22 / 221 (9.95%)
    15 / 110 (13.64%)
    7 / 111 (6.31%)
    29 / 163 (17.79%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    28
    15
    31
    23
    8
    43
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    3 / 80 (3.75%)
    7 / 83 (8.43%)
    4 / 221 (1.81%)
    2 / 110 (1.82%)
    2 / 111 (1.80%)
    10 / 163 (6.13%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    7
    7
    6
    2
    4
    14
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Psoriasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 80 (3.75%)
    0 / 80 (0.00%)
    2 / 83 (2.41%)
    16 / 221 (7.24%)
    5 / 110 (4.55%)
    11 / 111 (9.91%)
    2 / 163 (1.23%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    2
    16
    5
    11
    2
    Infections and infestations
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 80 (1.25%)
    5 / 80 (6.25%)
    2 / 83 (2.41%)
    6 / 221 (2.71%)
    4 / 110 (3.64%)
    2 / 111 (1.80%)
    7 / 163 (4.29%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    5
    2
    7
    4
    3
    7
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 80 (3.75%)
    5 / 80 (6.25%)
    5 / 83 (6.02%)
    11 / 221 (4.98%)
    8 / 110 (7.27%)
    3 / 111 (2.70%)
    10 / 163 (6.13%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    5
    5
    14
    11
    3
    10
    COVID-19
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 80 (6.25%)
    2 / 80 (2.50%)
    3 / 83 (3.61%)
    7 / 221 (3.17%)
    4 / 110 (3.64%)
    3 / 111 (2.70%)
    5 / 163 (3.07%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    2
    3
    7
    4
    3
    5

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    12 Apr 2019
    - Added an inclusion criterion for baseline minimum allowable body mass index - Added a specific body mass index parameter as a reason for mandatory participant withdrawal - Revised hemoglobin ranges for participant eligibility - Added a note to contraception options to clarify options considered “highly effective contraception” may differ per local guidelines/regulations
    23 Sep 2019
    - Replaced depictions of investigational product blister card packaging to align with redesigned packaging - Added text informing of switch from blister card investigational product to bottles during the apremilast-extension phase - Revised platelet ranges for participant eligibility - Removed requirement for reporting of pregnancies of partners of male participants
    01 May 2020
    - References to Celgene were replaced with Amgen - Updated to align with Amgen Global Drug Safety and Amgen Product Complaint Reporting processes - Updated to include instructions for paper reporting of serious adverse events - Added Sample Serious Adverse Event Form, Pregnancy Notification Form, and Lactation Notification Form to align with Amgen processes
    26 Aug 2021
    - Reduced the study sample size from at least 230 randomized participants to at least 180 randomized participants - Updated the power calculations based on the change in sample size - Added language regarding reporting of serious adverse events
    17 Dec 2021
    - Reverted the study sample size from at least 180 randomized participants to the original protocol goal of at least 230 randomized participants - Updated the power calculations based on the change in sample size

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? Yes
    Date
    Interruption
    Restart date
    19 Mar 2020
    Effective 19 March 2020, screening and enrollment were temporarily paused at all participating countries/sites to limit potential COVID-19 exposure for study participants, sponsor employees, and staff at clinical study sites. In June 2020, Amgen made a decision to lift the pause on screening and enrollment, based on an assessment that took into account the state of the pandemic, the study design, participant safety, public health risks, the benefit-risk balance, and the burden on healthcare systems. After the pause was lifted, enrollment resumed over the following months in a staggered fashion across countries and study sites, depending on the status of COVID-19 regionally as well as local restrictions and guidance.
    01 Jun 2020

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported
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