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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2019-004085-17
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:19IC5548
    National Competent Authority:UK - MHRA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:GB - no longer in EU/EEA
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2020-02-26
    Trial results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedUK - MHRA
    A.2EudraCT number2019-004085-17
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Treating severe paediatric asthma; a randomised controlled trial of mepolizumab and omalizumab (TREAT trial)
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Treating severe paediatric asthma; a randomised controlled trial of mepolizumab and omalizumab
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    Treating severe paediatric asthma; the TREAT trial
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code number19IC5548
    A.5.1ISRCTN (International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial) NumberISRCTN12109108
    A.5.4Other Identifiers
    Name:Funder referenceNumber:17/60/51
    Name:IRAS IDNumber:252084
    Name:ICTU RefNumber:424
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorImperial College London
    B.1.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportNational Institute for Health Research
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationImperial College London
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointDaphne Babalis
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressImperial Clinical Trials Unit
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityStadium House
    B.5.3.3Post codeW12 7RH
    B.5.4Telephone number0207 5943403
    B.5.6E-maild.babalis09@imperial.ac.uk
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Nucala
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderGlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationEuropean Union
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameNucala
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Powder for solution for injection
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNmepolizumab
    D.3.9.1CAS number 196078-29-2
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeAS1
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number100
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin No
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Yes
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Xolair
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderNovartis Europharm Limited
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationIreland
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameXolair
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPSubcutaneous use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNomalizumab
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeAS2
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number150
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin No
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) Yes
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product Yes
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Asthma
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Asthma
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Diseases [C] - Respiratory Tract Diseases [C08]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 20.0
    E.1.2Level PT
    E.1.2Classification code 10003553
    E.1.2Term Asthma
    E.1.2System Organ Class 10038738 - Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    The main research objective is to determine whether mepolizumab, a newly licenced medication for severe asthma in children, is as effective as omalizumab, another medicine for severe asthma in children that has been licenced for several years, in reducing number of asthma attacks during one year of treatment.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    1. To determine whether the effectiveness of omalizumab is related to a marker in the blood, the level of IgE (IgE levels are a marker of allergy and omalizumab work by binding to IgE in the blood and stopping it from causing allergies and symptoms of asthma).
    2. To determine whether the effectiveness of mepolizumab is determined by the number of cells in the blood called eosinophils (mepolizumab works by lowering the number of eosinophils in the blood).
    3. To identify children with Severe Therapy Resistant Asthma and Refractory Difficult Asthma that require add-on treatments (biologics) such as omalizumab and mepolizumab by implementing a run-in period which includes monitoring of adherence to maintenance inhaled asthma treatments with an electronic monitoring device.
    4. Explore the relationship between the number of asthma attacks in children receiving omalizumab and blood IgE levels.
    5. Explore the relationship between the number of asthma attacks and blood eosinophils counts and bl
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Confirmed diagnosis of asthma
    On high dose maintenance treatment (>/=800mcg per day budesonide/equivalent and long-acting beta agonist)
    At least 4 severe attacks (defined as the need for a short course of oral steroids, or hospitalisation) in the previous 12 months, OR if on maintenance oral steroids then at least 2 severe attacks in the last 12 months.
    +/-
    Poor asthma control defined as a score of <20 on the Asthma Control Test (ACT) [children aged 12-16 years], or childhood Asthma Control Test (cACT) [children aged 6-11 years].
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    1. As a result of medical interview, physical examination or screening investigation the physician responsible considers the child unfit for the study or has a risk of non-compliance with study procedures.
    2. The child has a history of drug or other allergy, which, in the opinion of the responsible physician, contra-indicates their participation.
    3. Participant is female who is pregnant, lactating or within 6 weeks post-partum or breast feeding.
    4. The child has participated within 3 months in a study using a new molecular entity, another study investigating drugs or in a study with invasive procedures.
    5. Significant alternative diagnoses that may mimic or complicate asthma, in particular dysfunctional breathing, panic attacks, and overt psychosocial problems (if these are thought to be the major problem rather than in addition to severe asthma)
    6. Significant other primary pulmonary disorders in particular cystic fibrosis, or interstitial lung disease
    7. Diagnosis of chronic inflammatory diseases other than asthma (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease)
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    52-week asthma exacerbation rate; defined as the number of asthma attacks requiring high dose oral steroids for 3 or more days or admission to hospital.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    52 weeks
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    1. Composite asthma severity index (CASI)
    2. Paediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ) score
    3. Lung function (FEV1, bronchodilator reversibility)
    4. Exhaled nitric oxide
    5. Asthma control test (ACT) score
    6. Inhaled corticosteroid dose
    7. Sputum inflammatory cell count and eosinophil peroxidase
    8. Patient burden (number of visits and injections, a patient assessed visual analogue scale)
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    1. Composite asthma severity index (CASI): weeks 4,16,52
    2. Paediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ) score: weeks 4,16,52
    3. Lung function (FEV1, bronchodilator reversibility): every 4 weeks
    4. Exhaled nitric oxide: every 4 weeks
    5. Asthma control test (ACT) score: every 4 weeks
    6. Inhaled corticosteroid dose: every 4 weeks
    7. Sputum inflammatory cell count and eosinophil peroxidase: weeks 4,16,52
    8. Patient burden (number of visits and injections, a patient assessed visual analogue scale): weeks 4,16,52
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety No
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Yes
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open Yes
    E.8.1.3Single blind No
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group Yes
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned11
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee Yes
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    For safety reporting and regulatory purposes, End of Trial will be when all study visits are complete, all data are captured on the database and the study database is declared clean and hard-locked.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years4
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months6
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days31
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years4
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months4
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days9
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 Yes
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 150
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.4.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) Yes
    F.1.1.5.1Number of subjects for this age range: 50
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) Yes
    F.1.1.6.1Number of subjects for this age range: 100
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) No
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) No
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations No
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state150
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 150
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 150
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    Both medicines are licenced for use in children. If children fall within the current NHS prescribing guidelines and have benefited during the trial, they will be able to continue as each specialist centre will be able to prescribe the treatment. If a child has benefited but falls outside the prescribing guidance, we will ensure an individual funding request is put to NHS England. To date, individual funding requests have not been successful due to insufficient evidence of benefit.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    G.4 Investigator Network to be involved in the Trial: 1
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2020-03-18
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2019-12-20
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusGB - no longer in EU/EEA
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