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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Multi-center, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase IIb dose-finding study to evaluate efficacy and safety of different subcutaneous doses of BI 655130 in patients with moderate to severe Palmoplantar Pustulosis (PPP)

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2018-003078-28
    Trial protocol
    BE   DE   FR   CZ   PL   GB  
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jul 2021

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    17 Jul 2022
    First version publication date
    17 Jul 2022
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    1368-0016
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT04015518
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Boehringer Ingelheim
    Sponsor organisation address
    Binger Strasse 173, Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany, 55216
    Public contact
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Call Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 18002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Scientific contact
    Boehringer Ingelheim, Call Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, 001 18002430127, clintriage.rdg@boehringer-ingelheim.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    16 Sep 2021
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    06 Aug 2020
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    28 Jul 2021
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    The primary objective was to provide dose-ranging data for 4 dose regimens of spesolimab (with each regimen consisting of a loading and a separate maintenance subcutaneous dose) compared to placebo on the primary endpoint of percentage change from baseline in PPP Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI) at Week 16. Supportive dose-ranging assessments were done on pre-specified secondary endpoints.
    Protection of trial subjects
    Only subjects that met all the study inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were to be entered in the study. All subjects were free to withdraw from the clinical trial at any time for any reason given. Close monitoring of all subjects was adhered to throughout the trial conduct. Rescue medication was allowed for all subjects as required.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    26 Aug 2019
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    Yes
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 12
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Poland: 19
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 11
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Japan: 65
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Korea, Republic of: 8
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Taiwan: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 25
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Czechia: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 19
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Netherlands: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Hungary: 8
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Russian Federation: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 3
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    200
    EEA total number of subjects
    68
    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)
    163
    From 65 to 84 years
    37
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    This was a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-design trial comparing 5 treatment arms over 52 weeks. Randomisation was stratified for Japan versus non-Japan. Patients who completed the treatment period, per investigator judgement, could continue treatment with spesolimab in the open-label extension trial 1368-0024.

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

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

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Placebo & Spesolimab
    Arm description
    Subcutaneous injections of placebo matching Spesolimab, with subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab starting at week 16, for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo matching Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of placebo matching Spesolimab until Week 16.

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab starting at week 16, for a total treatment time until week 52.

    Arm title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Arm description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Arm title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Arm description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Arm title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Arm description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Arm title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Arm description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Spesolimab
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection
    Routes of administration
    Subcutaneous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Number of subjects in period 1 [1]
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Started
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Full analysis set (FAS)
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Completed
    32
    19
    18
    17
    32
    Not completed
    11
    3
    3
    5
    12
         Personal reasons
    1
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Could not keep appointments due to work
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
         Prostate carcinoma
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
         Patient wants to discontinue treatment
    -
    -
    -
    1
    -
         Patient did not come for consecutive visits
    -
    1
    -
    -
    -
         Withdrew consent
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
         Difficult for patient to come to the hospital
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    -
    1
    -
    1
    1
         not willing to travel due to Covid-19
    -
    -
    1
    -
    -
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    6
    1
    1
    3
    3
         Pregnancy
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
         Lack of efficacy
    1
    -
    1
    -
    4
    Notes
    [1] - The number of subjects reported to be in the baseline period are not the same as the worldwide number enrolled in the trial. It is expected that these numbers will be the same.
    Justification: Out of the 200 screened subjects 152 subjects were randomized and treated.

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo & Spesolimab
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of placebo matching Spesolimab, with subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab starting at week 16, for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’ Total
    Number of subjects
    43 22 21 22 44 152
    Age categorical
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    32 18 21 19 35 125
        From 65-84 years
    11 4 0 3 9 27
        85 years and over
    0 0 0 0 0 0
    Age Continuous
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    57.7 ( 10.1 ) 54.2 ( 12.3 ) 51.6 ( 7.9 ) 52.8 ( 9.2 ) 53.4 ( 13.0 ) -
    Sex: Female, Male
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: Participants
        Female
    35 15 16 17 27 110
        Male
    8 7 5 5 17 42
    Race (NIH/OMB)
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: Subjects
        American Indian or Alaska Native
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Asian
    18 9 9 9 15 60
        Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Black or African American
    1 0 0 0 0 1
        White
    21 11 10 12 26 80
        More than one race
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Unknown or Not Reported
    3 2 2 1 3 11
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: Subjects
        Hispanic or Latino
    0 0 0 0 0 0
        Not Hispanic or Latino
    40 20 19 21 41 141
        Unknown or Not Reported
    3 2 2 1 3 11
    Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI)
    The PPP ASI is an investigator assessment of the extent and severity of pustular and plaque lesions on the palms and soles presenting in PPP patients. This tool provides a numeric scoring for patients overall PPP disease state, ranging from 0 (best) to 72 (worst). It is a linear combination of the percent of surface area of skin that is affected on the palms and soles of the body and the severity of erythema, pustules, and scaling (desquamation). Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Units: Score on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    27.07 ( 12.44 ) 23.85 ( 9.42 ) 23.62 ( 11.02 ) 26.65 ( 11.20 ) 24.00 ( 10.25 ) -

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo & Spesolimab
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of placebo matching Spesolimab, with subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab starting at week 16, for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Primary: The percentage change in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI) at Week 16 from baseline

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    End point title
    The percentage change in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI) at Week 16 from baseline
    End point description
    PPP ASI is a tool provides a numeric scoring for patients overall PPP disease state, ranging from 0 (best) to 72 (worst). It is a linear combination of the percent of surface area of skin that is affected on the palms and soles of the body and the severity of erythema, pustules, and scaling (desquamation): Percent change from baseline is calculated as (PPP ASI current - PPP ASI baseline) / PPP ASI baseline * 100%. LS means, differences and confidence intervals were estimated by (Restricted maximum likelihood) based MMRM with fixed, categorical effects of treatment at each visit, region and continuous effect of baseline at each visit as well as random effects of subject. Values post rescue medication or 6 weeks following last study treatment before discontinuation were censored. Unstructured covariance matrix was used. Full Analysis Set (FAS): all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug. Only subjects with non-missing endpoint data were included.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    38
    20
    21
    20
    41
    Units: Percentage of change in PPP ASI
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -33.6 (-43.5 to -23.7)
    -44.2 (-57.8 to -30.6)
    -48.3 (-61.8 to -34.7)
    -46.2 (-59.9 to -32.6)
    -38.9 (-48.5 to -29.3)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 1
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [1]
    P-value
    = 0.2179
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -10.5
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -27.4
         upper limit
    6.3
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    8.5
    Notes
    [1] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 2
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    59
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [2]
    P-value
    = 0.0883
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -14.6
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -31.5
         upper limit
    2.2
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    8.5
    Notes
    [2] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 3
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [3]
    P-value
    = 0.1414
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -12.6
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -29.4
         upper limit
    4.3
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    8.5
    Notes
    [3] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 4
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    79
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [4]
    P-value
    = 0.4514
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means 
    Point estimate
    -5.3
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -19.1
         upper limit
    8.6
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    7
    Notes
    [4] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 5
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [5]
    P-value
    = 0.212 [6]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [5] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    [6] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 6
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [7]
    P-value
    = 0.1057 [8]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [7] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    [8] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 7
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [9]
    P-value
    = 0.5241 [10]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [9] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    [10] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 8
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [11]
    P-value
    = 0.2773 [12]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [11] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    [12] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 9
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [13]
    P-value
    = 0.3867 [14]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [13] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    [14] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 4

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 4
    End point description
    Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 4. The PPP Pain VAS is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity due to palmoplantar pustulosis on palms and/or soles. It is a continuous scale comprised of a horizontal or vertical line, 10 centimeters (cm) in length, anchored by word descriptors at each end (score ranges from “no pain” at 0 cm to “very severe pain” at 10 cm). The patient was asked to place a vertical ( | ) mark on the horizontal line to indicate the severity of the pain. Least square (LS) means, differences and confidence intervals were estimated by (Restricted maximum likelihood)−based MMRM including the fixed, categorical effects of treatment at each visit, region and the continuous effect of baseline at each visit as well as random effects of subject. Values post rescue medication or 6 weeks following last study treatment before discontinuation were censored. Unstructured covariance matrix was used. FAS
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 4.
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    38
    20
    21
    20
    41
    Units: Score on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -9.3 (-17.0 to -1.6)
    -15.4 (-26.1 to -4.8)
    -14.7 (-25.7 to -3.8)
    -12.8 (-23.5 to -2.1)
    -18.7 (-26.3 to -11.1)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 10
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [15]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -6.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -19.3
         upper limit
    7.1
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.7
    Notes
    [15] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 11
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    59
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [16]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -5.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -18.8
         upper limit
    8
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.8
    Notes
    [16] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 12
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [17]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -3.5
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -16.6
         upper limit
    9.7
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.6
    Notes
    [17] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 13
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    79
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [18]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means 
    Point estimate
    -9.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -20.3
         upper limit
    1.4
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    5.5
    Notes
    [18] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  

    Secondary: Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 16

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    End point title
    Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 16
    End point description
    Change from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score at Week 16. The PPP Pain VAS is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity due to palmoplantar pustulosis on palms and/or soles. It is a continuous scale comprised of a horizontal or vertical line, 10 centimeters (cm) in length, anchored by word descriptors at each end (score ranges from “no pain” at 0 cm to “very severe pain” at 10 cm). The patient was asked to place a vertical ( | ) mark on the horizontal line to indicate the severity of the pain. Least square (LS) means, differences and confidence intervals were estimated by (Restricted maximum likelihood)−based MMRM including the fixed, categorical effects of treatment at each visit, region and the continuous effect of baseline at each visit as well as random effects of subject. Values post rescue medication or 6 weeks following last study treatment before discontinuation were censored. Unstructured covariance matrix was used. FAS
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16.
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    38
    20
    21
    20
    41
    Units: Score on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -14.7 (-22.7 to -6.7)
    -18.7 (-29.8 to -7.7)
    -13.8 (-24.8 to -2.8)
    -18.9 (-30.0 to -7.8)
    -22.4 (-30.2 to -14.6)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 14
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [19]
    P-value
    = 0.5595
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -4.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -17.7
         upper limit
    9.6
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.9
    Notes
    [19] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 15
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    59
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [20]
    P-value
    = 0.8968
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    0.9
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -12.7
         upper limit
    14.5
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.9
    Notes
    [20] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 16
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [21]
    P-value
    = 0.5456
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -4.2
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -17.9
         upper limit
    9.5
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    6.9
    Notes
    [21] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 17
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    79
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [22]
    P-value
    = 0.1762
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means 
    Point estimate
    -7.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -19
         upper limit
    3.5
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    5.7
    Notes
    [22] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 18
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [23]
    P-value
    = 0.1726 [24]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [23] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    [24] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 19
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [25]
    P-value
    = 0.2353 [26]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [25] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    [26] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 20
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [27]
    P-value
    = 0.1346 [28]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [27] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    [28] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 21
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [29]
    P-value
    = 0.195 [30]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [29] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    [30] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 22
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [31]
    P-value
    = 0.1681 [32]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [31] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    [32] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  

    Secondary: Palmoplantar Pustulosis Severity Index (PPP SI) change from baseline at Week 16

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    End point title
    Palmoplantar Pustulosis Severity Index (PPP SI) change from baseline at Week 16
    End point description
    PPP SI change from baseline at Week 16. The PPP SI is based on the severity score of individual components (erythema, pustules, and scaling/desquamation) of PPP ASI assessments. The most severely affected area based on pustules was identified by the investigator at baseline and assessed at all subsequent visits. The PPP SI was calculated by summing up the individual components of PPP ASI assessment (range 0 (best) to 12 (worst)) at each visit for the identified location. Least square (LS) means, differences and confidence intervals were estimated by (Restricted maximum likelihood)−based Mixed effect model for repeated measurements (MMRM) including the fixed, categorical effects of treatment at each visit, region and the continuous effect of baseline at each visit as well as random effects of subject. Values post rescue medication or 6 weeks following last study treatment before discontinuation were censored. Unstructured covariance matrix was used. Full Analysis Set was used.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16.
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    38
    20
    21
    20
    41
    Units: Score on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -2.7 (-3.4 to -2.0)
    -3.3 (-4.3 to -2.4)
    -3.2 (-4.2 to -2.3)
    -3.5 (-4.4 to -2.5)
    -2.8 (-3.4 to -2.1)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 23
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [33]
    P-value
    = 0.2812
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -0.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.8
         upper limit
    0.5
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.6
    Notes
    [33] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 24
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    59
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [34]
    P-value
    = 0.3357
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -0.6
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.7
         upper limit
    0.6
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.6
    Notes
    [34] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 25
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    58
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [35]
    P-value
    = 0.1809
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -0.8
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -2
         upper limit
    0.4
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.6
    Notes
    [35] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 26
    Statistical analysis description
    Kenward-Roger was used to estimate denominator degrees of freedom. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    79
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [36]
    P-value
    = 0.8322
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means 
    Point estimate
    -0.1
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -1.1
         upper limit
    0.9
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    0.5
    Notes
    [36] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 27
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [37]
    P-value
    = 0.4035 [38]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [37] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    [38] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 28
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [39]
    P-value
    = 0.2563 [40]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [39] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    [40] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 29
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [41]
    P-value
    = 0.681 [42]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [41] - Mixed-effects Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    [42] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 30
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [43]
    P-value
    = 0.4665 [44]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [43] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    [44] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 31
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).  
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    140
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [45]
    P-value
    = 0.5565 [46]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit  
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [45] - MMRM estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod. MMRM included‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured. Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    [46] - Adjusted for multiplicity.  

    Secondary: Number of patients achieving a 50% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI50)

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    End point title
    Number of patients achieving a 50% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI50)
    End point description
    Number of patients achieving a 50% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI50). The PPP ASI is an investigator assessment of the extent and severity of palmoplantar pustulosis lesions on the palms and soles in PPP patients. This tool provides a numeric scoring for patients overall PPP disease state, ranging from 0 (best) to 72 (worst). It is a linear combination of the percent of surface area of skin that is affected on the palms and soles of the body and the severity of erythema, pustules, and scaling (desquamation). When (PPP ASI baseline - PPP ASI current)/ PPP ASI baseline * 100% >= 50%, PPP ASI50 = 1. Full Analysis Set (FAS): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug. Only subjects with non missing endpoint data were included.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Units: Participants
    12
    7
    10
    12
    18
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 32
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [47]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.042
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.17
         upper limit
    0.281
    Notes
    [47] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 33
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    64
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [48]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.195
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.048
         upper limit
    0.432
    Notes
    [48] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 34
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [49]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.27
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.02
         upper limit
    0.496
    Notes
    [49] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 35
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    87
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [50]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.129
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.067
         upper limit
    0.314
    Notes
    [50] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 36
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [51]
    P-value
    = 0.0613 [52]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [51] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [52] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 38
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [53]
    P-value
    = 0.1449 [54]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [53] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [54] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 37
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [55]
    P-value
    = 0.0628 [56]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [55] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [56] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 39
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [57]
    P-value
    = 0.046 [58]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [57] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [58] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 40
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [59]
    P-value
    = 0.0677 [60]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [59] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [60] - Adjusted for multiplicity.

    Secondary: Number of patients achieving a 75% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI75)

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    End point title
    Number of patients achieving a 75% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI75)
    End point description
    Number of patients achieving a 75% decrease from baseline in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index score at week 16 (PPP ASI75). The PPP ASI is an investigator assessment of the extent and severity of palmoplantar pustulosis lesions on the palms and soles in PPP patients. This tool provides a numeric scoring for patients overall PPP disease state, ranging from 0 (best) to 72 (worst). It is a linear combination of the percent of surface area of skin that is affected on the palms and soles of the body and the severity of erythema, pustules, and scaling (desquamation). When (PPP ASI baseline - PPP ASI current)/ PPP ASI baseline * 100% >= 75%, PPP ASI75 = 1. Full Analysis Set (FAS): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug. Only subjects with non missing endpoint data were included.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Units: Participants
    3
    3
    6
    4
    9
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 41
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [61]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.063
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.069
         upper limit
    0.256
    Notes
    [61] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 42
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    64
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [62]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.188
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.018
         upper limit
    0.405
    Notes
    [62] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 43
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [63]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.102
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.042
         upper limit
    0.303
    Notes
    [63] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 44
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    87
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [64]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.113
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.018
         upper limit
    0.25
    Notes
    [64] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 45
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [65]
    P-value
    = 0.0536 [66]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [65] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [66] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 46
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [67]
    P-value
    = 0.0476 [68]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [67] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [68] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 47
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [69]
    P-value
    = 0.1076 [70]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [69] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [70] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 48
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [71]
    P-value
    = 0.0606 [72]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [71] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [72] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 49
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [73]
    P-value
    = 0.0824 [74]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [73] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [74] - Adjusted for multiplicity.

    Secondary: Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16

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    End point title
    Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16
    End point description
    Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16. The PPP PGA relies on investigator assessment of the patient’s skin presentation on the palms and soles. The investigator scored the individual components (erythema, pustules, and scaling/crusting) from 0 (best) to 4 (worst) as clear, almost clear, mild, moderate or severe. PPP PGA categorization is based on the mean of the four individual components. Full Analysis Set (FAS): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug. Only subjects with non missing endpoint data were included.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Units: Participants
    2
    6
    4
    4
    9
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 50
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [75]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.211
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.04
         upper limit
    0.422
    Notes
    [75] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 52
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [76]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.125
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.022
         upper limit
    0.328
    Notes
    [76] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 53
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    87
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [77]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.144
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.009
         upper limit
    0.282
    Notes
    [77] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 51
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    64
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [78]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.13
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.018
         upper limit
    0.339
    Notes
    [78] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 54
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [79]
    P-value
    = 0.0333 [80]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [79] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [80] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 55
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [81]
    P-value
    = 0.0221 [82]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [81] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [82] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 56
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [83]
    P-value
    = 0.0707 [84]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [83] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [84] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 57
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [85]
    P-value
    = 0.0578 [86]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [85] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [86] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 58
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [87]
    P-value
    = 0.0771 [88]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [87] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [88] - Adjusted for multiplicity.

    Secondary: Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) pustules clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16

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    End point title
    Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) pustules clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16
    End point description
    Number of patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis Physician Global Assessment (PPP PGA) pustules clear/almost clear (0 or 1) at Week 16. The PPP PGA relies on investigator assessment of the patient’s skin presentation on the palms and soles. The investigator scored the pustules from 0 (best) to 4 (worst) as clear, almost clear, mild, moderate or severe. Full Analysis Set (FAS): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug. Only subjects with non missing endpoint data were included.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 16
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    43
    22
    21
    22
    44
    Units: Participants
    5
    7
    6
    8
    14
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 59
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [89]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.202
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.005
         upper limit
    0.427
    Notes
    [89] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 60
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    64
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [90]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.17
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.032
         upper limit
    0.401
    Notes
    [90] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 61
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    65
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [91]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.248
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.032
         upper limit
    0.471
    Notes
    [91] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 62
    Statistical analysis description
    Confidence intervals were calculated using the cumulative distribution function method of Reeve. Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    87
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [92]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.202
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.024
         upper limit
    0.367
    Notes
    [92] - Logistic regression with fixed classification effects included treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 63
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05).
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [93]
    P-value
    = 0.0158 [94]
    Method
    MCP-Mod linear model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [93] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [94] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 64
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 70% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [95]
    P-value
    = 0.012 [96]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [95] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [96] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 65
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the Multiple Comparison Procedure - Modelling (MCP-Mod) approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 25% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-low dose” regimen.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [97]
    P-value
    = 0.0429 [98]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Exponential model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [97] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [98] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 66
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 20% of maximum effect was achieved at the “low dose”, 95% of maximum effect was achieved at “medium high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [99]
    P-value
    = 0.0229 [100]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Logistic model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [99] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [100] - Adjusted for multiplicity.
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 67
    Statistical analysis description
    A flat vs. non-flat dose-response relationship across the 4 doses of Spesolimab and placebo was tested using the MCP-Mod approach which evaluated simultaneously 5 different plausible dose-response patterns (linear, Emax, exponential, logistic, Sigmoid Emax) while protecting the overall probability of type I error (one-sided alpha of 0.05). Assumed 10% of the maximum effect was achieved at “low dose”, 80% of the maximum effect was achieved at the “medium-high dose”.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    152
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [101]
    P-value
    = 0.03 [102]
    Method
    MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
    Confidence interval
    Notes
    [101] - Logistic regression estimates were used as input for the MCP-Mod, with fixed classification effects including treatment and region (Japan vs. Non-Japan). In case 0 event are observed a penalized regression based on the Firth’s bias reduction method was used. The estimates from the logistic regression are on the logit scale, the difference in proportions were calculated as the difference between the predicted probabilities in the treatment groups on the original scale.
    [102] - Adjusted for multiplicity.

    Secondary: The percentage change in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI) at Week 52 from baseline

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    End point title
    The percentage change in Palmoplantar Pustulosis Area and Severity Index (PPP ASI) at Week 52 from baseline
    End point description
    The percentage change in PPP ASI at Week 52 from baseline. The PPP ASI is an investigator assessment of the extent and severity of palmoplantar pustulosis lesions on the palms and soles in PPP patients. This tool provides a numeric scoring for patients overall PPP disease state, ranging from 0 (best) to 72 (worst). It is a linear combination of the percent of surface area of skin that is affected on the palms and soles of the body and the severity of erythema, pustules, and scaling (desquamation). LS means, differences and confidence intervals were estimated by (Restricted maximum likelihood)−based MMRM including the fixed, categorical effects of treatment at each visit, region and the continuous effect of baseline at each visit as well as random effects of subject. Values post rescue medication or 6 weeks following last study treatment before discontinuation were censored. Unstructured covariance matrix was used. Full Analysis Set.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    week 0 (baseline) and week 52
    End point values
    Placebo & Spesolimab Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’ Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’ Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects analysed
    32
    19
    18
    17
    32
    Units: Percentage of change in PPP ASI
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -54.6 (-65.8 to -43.3)
    -73.3 (-87.9 to -58.6)
    -73.8 (-89.1 to -58.6)
    -81.2 (-96.4 to -66.1)
    -60.0 (-70.9 to -49.2)
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 68
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    51
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [103]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -18.7
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -37.2
         upper limit
    -0.2
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    9.3
    Notes
    [103] - MMRM included ‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 69
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-low’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    50
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [104]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -19.3
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -38.3
         upper limit
    -0.2
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    9.6
    Notes
    [104] - MMRM included ‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 70
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso Medium-high’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    49
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [105]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means
    Point estimate
    -26.6
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -45.5
         upper limit
    -7.8
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    9.5
    Notes
    [105] - MMRM included ‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  
    Statistical analysis title
    Statistical analysis 71
    Statistical analysis description
    Difference was calculated as Speso - placebo.
    Comparison groups
    Placebo & Spesolimab v Spesolimab ‘Speso High’
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    64
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    [106]
    Method
    Parameter type
    Difference of adjusted means 
    Point estimate
    -5.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -21.1
         upper limit
    10.2
    Variability estimate
    Standard error of the mean
    Dispersion value
    7.9
    Notes
    [106] - MMRM included ‘baseline’ as a continuous covariate, and ‘visit’, ‘treatment’, ‘region’ (stratification according to Japan vs. non-Japan), ‘visit*treatment’ and ‘visit*baseline’ interaction as fixed effects as well as the random ‘subject’ effect. Covariance structure= Unstructured.  

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    From the first until the last day of study drug administration + 112 days, up to 68 weeks.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    Safety analysis set (SAF): This patient set includes all patients who were randomised and received at least one dose of study drug.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    24.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of placebo matching Spesolimab from week 0 to 16.

    Reporting group title
    Speso High
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Speso Medium-low
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Speso Medium-high
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a medium-high dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Reporting group title
    Speso Post Placebo
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab starting at week 16, for a total treatment time until week 52.

    Reporting group title
    Speso Low
    Reporting group description
    Subcutaneous injections of Spesolimab in a low dose scheme for a total treatment time of 52 weeks.

    Serious adverse events
    Placebo Speso High Speso Medium-low Speso Medium-high Speso Post Placebo Speso Low
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 43 (4.65%)
    3 / 44 (6.82%)
    5 / 21 (23.81%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
    3 / 38 (7.89%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
    Basal cell carcinoma
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    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
    Breast cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Colon cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Prostate cancer
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    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
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Pneumothorax traumatic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    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
    Rib fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Road traffic accident
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    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
    Spinal compression fracture
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    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
    Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
    Atrial septal defect
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Circulatory collapse
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Acute myocardial infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Angina unstable
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebral infarction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Eye disorders
    Retinal artery embolism
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    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
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Cholecystitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    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
    Cholecystitis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    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
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dyshidrotic eczema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    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
    Henoch-Schonlein purpura
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 2
    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
    Palmoplantar pustulosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    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
    Pustular psoriasis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    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
    Psychiatric disorders
    Bipolar disorder
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Depression
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Foot deformity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Psoriatic arthropathy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Rhabdomyolysis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    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
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Placebo Speso High Speso Medium-low Speso Medium-high Speso Post Placebo Speso Low
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    24 / 43 (55.81%)
    31 / 44 (70.45%)
    17 / 21 (80.95%)
    17 / 22 (77.27%)
    22 / 38 (57.89%)
    17 / 22 (77.27%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Arthropod bite
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    3 / 44 (6.82%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    0
    0
    1
    0
    Contusion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    4 / 44 (9.09%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    0
    0
    1
    0
    Skin abrasion
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    5 / 44 (11.36%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    3 / 38 (7.89%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    13
    0
    5
    3
    2
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Injection site erythema
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    3 / 44 (6.82%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    4 / 22 (18.18%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    6
    2
    10
    4
    5
    Injection site pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    3 / 21 (14.29%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    1
    18
    1
    12
    0
    Injection site reaction
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    20 / 44 (45.45%)
    5 / 21 (23.81%)
    5 / 22 (22.73%)
    4 / 38 (10.53%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    105
    20
    15
    11
    23
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    2
    1
    0
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    Dental caries
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    1
    2
    0
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    4
    1
    4
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Acne
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    3 / 21 (14.29%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    4
    1
    0
    1
    Dermatitis contact
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    0
    2
    1
    Eczema
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 43 (4.65%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    6 / 22 (27.27%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    2
    1
    2
    12
    Palmoplantar pustulosis
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 43 (9.30%)
    5 / 44 (11.36%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    5
    1
    1
    0
    1
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    2 / 44 (4.55%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    2
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    3
    Urticaria
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    3 / 44 (6.82%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    2
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 43 (13.95%)
    3 / 44 (6.82%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    4 / 38 (10.53%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    3
    0
    2
    5
    3
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    2 / 44 (4.55%)
    1 / 21 (4.76%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    4 / 22 (18.18%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    3
    0
    4
    Musculoskeletal chest pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    Musculoskeletal stiffness
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    1 / 38 (2.63%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    Osteoarthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    Pustulotic arthro-osteitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 43 (2.33%)
    2 / 44 (4.55%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    2 / 38 (5.26%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    2
    0
    2
    2
    0
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 43 (11.63%)
    4 / 44 (9.09%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    3 / 38 (7.89%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    5
    2
    2
    4
    4
    Rhinitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 43 (6.98%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    Sinusitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    2 / 22 (9.09%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    0 / 22 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
    0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    0 / 44 (0.00%)
    2 / 21 (9.52%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    3
    0
    2
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 43 (0.00%)
    1 / 44 (2.27%)
    0 / 21 (0.00%)
    1 / 22 (4.55%)
    0 / 38 (0.00%)
    3 / 22 (13.64%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    3

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? No

    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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