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    Clinical Trial Results:
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Anamorelin HCl for the Treatment of Malignancy Associated Weight Loss and Anorexia in Adult Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2018-002926-22
    Trial protocol
    HU   BG   IT   RO  
    Global end of trial date
    11 Feb 2023

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    12 Apr 2024
    First version publication date
    12 Apr 2024
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    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    ANAM-17-20
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03743051
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Helsinn Healthcare SA
    Sponsor organisation address
    Via Pian Scairolo 9, 6912 Pazzallo-Lugano, Switzerland,
    Public contact
    Florin Muraru, Helsinn Healthcare SA, +41 91985 21 21, Florin.Muraru@helsinn.com
    Scientific contact
    Florin Muraru, Helsinn Healthcare SA, +41 91985 21 21, Florin.Muraru@helsinn.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    15 Feb 2024
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    11 Feb 2023
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    11 Feb 2023
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To demonstrate superiority of anamorelin HCl vs placebo on the gain in body weight and improvement in anorexia symptoms.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The study was conducted in full compliance with the principles of the "Declaration of Helsinki" (as amended in the Ninth revision, 64th meeting, Fortaleza) [World Medical Association, 2013], and the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines. Before undertaking any study-related procedures with patients, the purpose and nature of the study, as well as possible adverse effects, were explained to them in understandable terms, and written informed consent was obtained from each individual. Each ICF was to be appropriately signed and dated by the patient and the person obtaining the consent. Each patient was to receive a copy of the signed ICF.
    Background therapy
    None
    Evidence for comparator
    Not applicable
    Actual start date of recruitment
    05 Mar 2019
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Romania: 34
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Bulgaria: 93
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hungary: 42
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 19
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Russian Federation: 56
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Serbia: 51
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 23
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    318
    EEA total number of subjects
    188
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    156
    From 65 to 84 years
    159
    85 years and over
    3

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Patients were enrolled at a total of 46 study sites in Bulgaria (4 sites), Hungary (5 sites), Italy (5 sites), Romania (6 sites), Russia (10 sites), Serbia (5 sites), and USA (11 sites). First Patient Enrollment (date of randomization) was on 05MAR2019.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    This study included adults ≥18 years of age with advanced NSCLC, a body mass index (BMI) <20kg/m^2, involuntary weight loss of >2% within 6 months prior to Screening, and anorexia. A total of 374 patients were screened; 56 patients were screen failures; 318 patients were randomized to anamorelin and placebo (159 patients in each group).

    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
    Blinding implementation details
    This was a double-blind study. The blinding of the study drugs was guaranteed by the use of anamorelin HCl film-coated tablets and matching placebo tablets. Patients were randomized using the Interactive Web Response System (IWRS). Any unblinding of the study treatment was performed using the IWRS.

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl
    Arm description
    Anamorelin HCl 100 mg film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Anamorelin HCl
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Anamorelin HCl 100 mg film-coated tablets were to be taken orally once daily while fasting at least 1 hour before the first meal of the day for a total of 24 weeks.

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    Placebo matching film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks
    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
    Placebo matching film-coated tablets were to be taken orally once daily while fasting at least 1 hour before the first meal of the day for a total of 24 weeks.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Started
    159
    159
    Completed
    78
    76
    Not completed
    81
    83
         Adverse event, serious fatal
    27
    26
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    32
    19
         Physician decision
    10
    15
         Disease/Clinical progression
    3
    6
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    5
    9
         Lost to follow-up
    4
    8

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl
    Reporting group description
    Anamorelin HCl 100 mg film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo matching film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks

    Reporting group values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo Total
    Number of subjects
    159 159 318
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    74 82 156
        From 65-84 years
    84 75 159
        85 years and over
    1 2 3
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    64.5 ± 9.20 62.2 ± 10.55 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    43 47 90
        Male
    116 112 228
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        Asian
    1 3 4
        Black or African American
    3 3 6
        White
    154 152 306
        Other
    1 1 2
    Ethnicity
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    2 0 2
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    10 11 21
        Missing
    147 148 295
    Chemotherapy line
    Units: Subjects
        First Line
    112 113 225
        Second Line
    29 31 60
        Third Line
    18 15 33
    Anti-cancer treatment
    Units: Subjects
        Immunotherapy
    47 48 95
        Non-immunotherapy
    112 111 223
    5-IASS score
    Units: Subjects
        ≤10
    108 109 217
        >10
    51 50 101
    NSCLC stage at study entry
    Units: Subjects
        Stage IIIA
    1 3 4
        Stage IIIB
    25 30 55
        Stage IV
    128 121 249
        Missing
    5 5 10
    Height
    Units: cm
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    170.47 ± 10.438 172.09 ± 9.910 -
    Weight
    Units: kg
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    53.71 ± 8.049 54.49 ± 8.627 -
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    Units: kg/m^2
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    18.35 ± 1.386 18.24 ± 1.578 -
    Body weight loss within 6 months prior to screening
    Units: percent
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    12.04 ± 7.160 11.05 ± 6.489 -
    Subject analysis sets

    Subject analysis set title
    Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Intention-to-treat
    Subject analysis set description
    The ITT Set included all randomized patients and was analyzed as per planned treatment.

    Subject analysis sets values
    Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Set
    Number of subjects
    318
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    156
        From 65-84 years
    159
        85 years and over
    3
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    63.4 ± 9.95
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    90
        Male
    228
    Race
    Units: Subjects
        Asian
    4
        Black or African American
    6
        White
    306
        Other
    2
    Ethnicity
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    2
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    21
        Missing
    295
    Chemotherapy line
    Units: Subjects
        First Line
    225
        Second Line
    60
        Third Line
    33
    Anti-cancer treatment
    Units: Subjects
        Immunotherapy
    95
        Non-immunotherapy
    223
    5-IASS score
    Units: Subjects
        ≤10
    217
        >10
    101
    NSCLC stage at study entry
    Units: Subjects
        Stage IIIA
    4
        Stage IIIB
    55
        Stage IV
    249
        Missing
    10
    Height
    Units: cm
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    171.28 ± 10.194
    Weight
    Units: kg
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    54.10 ± 8.339
    Body Mass Index (BMI)
    Units: kg/m^2
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    18.30 ± 1.484
    Body weight loss within 6 months prior to screening
    Units: percent
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    11.54 ± 6.840

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl
    Reporting group description
    Anamorelin HCl 100 mg film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo matching film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks

    Subject analysis set title
    Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Intention-to-treat
    Subject analysis set description
    The ITT Set included all randomized patients and was analyzed as per planned treatment.

    Primary: Mean change from baseline in body weight over 12 weeks

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    End point title
    Mean change from baseline in body weight over 12 weeks
    End point description
    The co-primary efficacy endpoint was mean change from baseline in body weight (kg) over 12 weeks in the anamorelin HCl group versus placebo group. Mean change was computed as sum of the changes from baseline over 12 weeks by the time of the last assessment (either week 12 or before in case of death), and then divided by the number of assessments (observed or imputed) from baseline up to the time of the last assessment.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Mean change from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: kg
        least squares mean (standard error)
    1.938 ± 0.285
    0.594 ± 0.285
    Statistical analysis title
    Co-primary analysis: body weight
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.345
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.718
         upper limit
    1.971
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.32

    Primary: Mean change from baseline in 5-IASS over 12 weeks

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    End point title
    Mean change from baseline in 5-IASS over 12 weeks
    End point description
    The co-primary efficacy endpoint was mean change from baseline in 5-item Anorexia Symptom Subscale (5-IASS) (points) over 12 weeks in the anamorelin HCl group versus placebo group. Mean change was computed as sum of the changes from baseline over 12 weeks by the time of the last assessment (either week 12 or before in case of death), and then divided by the number of assessments (observed or imputed) from baseline up to the time of the last assessment. FAACT-A/CS (Functional Assessment Anorexia Cachexia Therapy) is a 12-item measure of patients’ perceptions of anorexia/cachexia symptoms and concerns. From this questionnaire, the 5-item section referring to anorexia symptoms (i.e., “good appetite,” “interest in food drops,” “food tastes unpleasant,” “get full quickly,” and “difficulty eating rich/heavy foods”) was used to assess 5-IASS. The range of possible scores is 0-20. Higher scores indicate lower levels of symptom burden.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Mean change from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: Points
        least squares mean (standard error)
    3.816 ± 0.383
    3.194 ± 0.385
    Statistical analysis title
    Co-primary analysis: 5-IASS
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo v 100 mg Anamorelin HCl
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.1514
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.622
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.228
         upper limit
    1.472
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.434

    Secondary: Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in body weight (≥0 kg)

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    End point title
    Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in body weight (≥0 kg)
    End point description
    The duration of treatment benefit (weeks) over 12 weeks was measured as the period, or the sum of the periods, over 12 weeks (or less in case of death), in which the patient observed a change from baseline in body weight of ≥0 kg.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Duration of treatment benefit from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: Weeks
        least squares mean (standard error)
    9.871 ± 0.476
    7.462 ± 0.475
    Statistical analysis title
    Duration of treatment benefit: body weight ≥0 kg
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    2.41
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    1.367
         upper limit
    3.453
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.532

    Secondary: Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in body weight (≥1.5 kg)

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    End point title
    Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in body weight (≥1.5 kg)
    End point description
    The duration of treatment benefit (weeks) over 12 weeks was measured as the period, or the sum of the periods, over 12 weeks (or less in case of death), in which the patient observed a change from baseline in body weight of ≥1.5 kg.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Duration of treatment benefit from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: Weeks
        least squares mean (standard error)
    4.967 ± 0.434
    3.631 ± 0.429
    Statistical analysis title
    Duration of treatment benefit: body weight ≥1.5 kg
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0057
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.336
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.388
         upper limit
    2.284
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.484

    Secondary: Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in 5-IASS (≥0 points)

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    End point title
    Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in 5-IASS (≥0 points)
    End point description
    The duration of treatment benefit (weeks) over 12 weeks was measured as the period, or the sum of the periods, over 12 weeks (or less in case of death), in which the patient observed a change from baseline in 5-IASS of ≥0 points.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Duration of treatment benefit from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: Weeks
        least squares mean (standard error)
    10.523 ± 0.362
    9.496 ± 0.359
    Statistical analysis title
    Duration of treatment benefit: 5-IASS ≥0 points
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0108
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    1.027
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.238
         upper limit
    1.816
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.403

    Secondary: Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in 5-IASS (≥3 points)

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    End point title
    Duration of treatment benefit (weeks) from baseline over 12 weeks in 5-IASS (≥3 points)
    End point description
    The duration of treatment benefit (weeks) over 12 weeks was measured as the period, or the sum of the periods, over 12 weeks (or less in case of death), in which the patient observed a change from baseline in 5-IASS of ≥3 points.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Duration of treatment benefit from baseline over 12 weeks.
    End point values
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    159
    159
    Units: Weeks
        least squares mean (standard error)
    6.185 ± 0.423
    5.650 ± 0.426
    Statistical analysis title
    Duration of treatment benefit: 5-IASS ≥3 points
    Statistical analysis description
    The Multiple Imputation process (N=100) was performed leading to least squares mean (LSM) and standard error (SE) estimates using the ANOVA model (including treatment group and the 3 stratification factors at randomization as categorical covariates). The estimates were pooled using Rubin rule, with corresponding p-value for difference between treatment groups. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for each treatment group and for the pooled difference between the groups.
    Comparison groups
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    318
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.2605
    Method
    ANOVA
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.535
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.397
         upper limit
    1.466
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.475

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) were collected from the time of Informed Consent signature through Day 183 (+3) days post study drug administration on Day 1.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    SAE section reports treatment-emergent SAEs. Non-serious AEs were not summarized. Non-serious AE section reports all treatment-emergent AEs (non-serious TEAEs and treatment-emergent SAEs). AEs were analyzed using the Safety Set, which included all patients who received any study drug and was analyzed as per actual treatment.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    22
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl
    Reporting group description
    Anamorelin HCl 100 mg film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Placebo matching film-coated tablets taken orally once daily while fasting for a total of 24 weeks.

    Serious adverse events
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    43 / 159 (27.04%)
    39 / 159 (24.53%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    23
    20
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    23
    20
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Non-small cell lung cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    15 / 159 (9.43%)
    16 / 159 (10.06%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 15
    0 / 16
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 15
    0 / 15
    Metastases to central nervous system
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 159 (1.89%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 3
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Metastases to liver
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Sudden death
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Acute respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Pulmonary embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
    Respiratory failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypoxia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    3 / 159 (1.89%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 3
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemoptysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemothorax
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Chemical peritonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Pericardial effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Acute myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Atrial flutter
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac arrest
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Cardiac failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Acute coronary syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac tamponade
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebrovascular accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Depressed level of consciousness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intracranial pressure increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ischaemic stroke
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Syncope
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pancytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Febrile neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Autoimmune colitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastric haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Ileus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Intestinal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Oesophageal stenosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Small intestinal ulcer perforation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Diverticulum intestinal haemorrhagic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Large intestinal obstruction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatic failure
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Haematuria
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hydronephrosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Urinary bladder haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Acute kidney injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Osteonecrosis of jaw
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Bronchitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Peritonitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Sepsis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Viral infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    Empyema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pneumonia viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    Respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 2%
    Non-serious adverse events
    100 mg Anamorelin HCl Placebo
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    102 / 159 (64.15%)
    101 / 159 (63.52%)
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Non-small cell lung cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    16 / 159 (10.06%)
    17 / 159 (10.69%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    18
    Investigations
    Platelet count decreased
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    4
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    Cardiac disorders
    Atrial fibrillation
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 159 (1.89%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    4
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
    3 / 159 (1.89%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    4
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 159 (5.03%)
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    6
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 159 (3.77%)
    11 / 159 (6.92%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    13
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 159 (3.77%)
    7 / 159 (4.40%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    12
    Chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    7 / 159 (4.40%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    7
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    4
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    14 / 159 (8.81%)
    19 / 159 (11.95%)
         occurrences all number
    17
    25
    Leukopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    1
    Neutropenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    5
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 159 (5.66%)
    7 / 159 (4.40%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    7
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    5
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
    7 / 159 (4.40%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    10
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 159 (3.77%)
    10 / 159 (6.29%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    11
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Pleural effusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Infections and infestations
    Corona virus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 159 (0.00%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyperkalaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 159 (3.77%)
    2 / 159 (1.26%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    2
    Decreased appetite
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
    4 / 159 (2.52%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    4
    Hypocalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 159 (3.14%)
    1 / 159 (0.63%)
         occurrences all number
    5
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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    03 Oct 2018
    Protocol v2.0 (Amendment 1): ● To provide details on the sensitivity and supportive analyses of the primary efficacy endpoint. ● To clarify the computation of some QoL scores. ● The endpoint “Change in FAACT total score from baseline to Week 9” was changed from an exploratory endpoint to a secondary endpoint.
    04 Feb 2019
    Protocol v3.0 (Amendment 2): ● Methylphenidate was removed because this drug may induce reduction of appetite; therefore, it was not consistent with Exclusion Criterion #5. ● The term “medical” was removed because the Sponsor did not want to differentiate between medical and recreational marijuana. Marijuana had to be avoided independently of the intended use, i.e., medical or recreational. ● Blinding procedure was clarified according to a specific request by the German Ministry of Health about identical Clinical Study Protocol ANAM-17-21. ● Duration of contraception period was specified for completeness of information. ● Vital signs measurements were reported consistently throughout the entire protocol where applicable. ● Pregnancy reporting and related follow-up was extended to the female partner of male patients in the study for clarification and accurate follow-up.
    22 Mar 2021
    Protocol v4.0 (Amendment 3): ● Section 1.5 of the study protocol provides a rationale for the amendment: “Further to FDA advice obtained on the primary endpoints analysis, the Sponsor re-defined the primary efficacy endpoints to duration of treatment benefit from baseline to Week 12 for body weight and anorexia (5-IASS). Based on this new approach a re-definition of the secondary and exploratory endpoints was also included. In order to measure duration of treatment benefit, a definition of a threshold of the relevant changes in body weight and anorexia (5-IASS) was needed. To determine clinically meaningful thresholds for body weight, similarly to what was currently planned for anorexia, the Sponsor was to use an anchor-based method using PGIS and PGIC as anchors.” ● Assessment of primary and secondary endpoints was shifted from Week 9 to Week 12. ● An estimand approach based on ICH E9(R1) was introduced to handle data in case of study drug discontinuation and death. The section on statistics was entirely rewritten to account for the changed primary, secondary, and exploratory endpoints. This included expanded considerations on sample size, missing data, and multiplicity, formulation of new hypotheses for primary, supportive, and secondary efficacy analyses, specification of analysis models for exploratory efficacy endpoints, specification of process order, i.e., first threshold determination then unblinding, and determination of the clinically meaningful responder threshold in weight change in a new section. ● Specified the visit considered as end of study regarding overall survival. ● Specified use of corticosteroids and prohibited medication as beta-blockers, and olanzapine and mirtazapine during study. ● Added a more detailed description of assessment instruments PGIS and PGIC considering added questionnaires on weight perception. ● Clarified role of Investigator for CT procedures.
    03 Sep 2021
    Protocol v4.A (Amendment 4.A): ● Further to FDA advice obtained on the primary endpoints analysis, the Sponsor re-defined the primary efficacy endpoints to duration of treatment benefit from baseline to Week 12 for body weight and anorexia (5-IASS). Based on this new approach, a re-definition of the secondary and exploratory endpoints was also included. ● Methods were added to determine clinically meaningful thresholds for body weight increase and anorexia symptoms improvement through patient interviews conducted within 14 days after Week 12 (Visit 6). Up to 50 interviews were planned to be conducted with patients only in selected countries. ● The SF-12 questionnaire was added, which was to be used to collect QoL assessments. This was administered to patients at Week 1 (Visit 2), Week 6 (Visit 4), and Week 12 (Visit 6). The questionnaire was to be administered to patients only in selected countries, and was to be evaluated outside the study following a dedicated analysis plan.
    13 Jul 2022
    Protocol v5.0 (Amendment 4) and v5.A (Amendment 5.A): ● During the course of the study, an error was discovered in the algorithm used to determine the statistical power for the evaluation of the duration of treatment benefit from baseline to Week 12 for body weight and anorexia (5-IASS) co-primary endpoints. Corrected calculations revealed that each trial, with the current planned sample size of 316 patients, would be underpowered for the 5-IASS endpoint. Based on corrected simulations and calculations, obtaining an acceptable power would require at least doubling the sample size. At the current stage of the studies, such a huge change in sample size would be of great impact for cachectic cancer patients who are currently looking at anamorelin as the only promising investigational agent in development for treating the 2 important unmet needs of malignancy associated weight loss and anorexia and hoping in its prompt approval. The Sponsor endorses the importance of having 2 adequate and well controlled trials, each achieving statistical significance. To achieve proper power for the analysis of the 5-IASS co-primary endpoint, the Sponsor decided to perform the analysis by adopting the same methodological approach and same variables, i.e., 2 co-primary endpoints, still keeping body weight and 5-IASS as efficacy variables; however, measuring the mean change from baseline in replacement of the duration of treatment benefit, as defined based on scientific and clinical experts’ feedback and confirmed as a feasible endpoint by sample size calculations.

    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
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