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    Clinical Trial Results:
    TRANSFORM: A 24-week, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Phase 2b Trial of Setanaxib in Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Elevated Liver Stiffness

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2021-001810-13
    Trial protocol
    HU   DE   AT   FR   ES   PL   IT   GR   SE   CZ   BE  
    Global end of trial date
    02 Jul 2024

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    04 Apr 2025
    First version publication date
    04 Apr 2025
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    GSN000350
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT05014672
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Other trial identifiers
    IND: 132135
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Calliditas Therapeutics Suisse SA
    Sponsor organisation address
    Chemin des Aulx 14, Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, 1228
    Public contact
    Head of Clinical Operations, Calliditas Therapeutics AB, +46 84113005, info@calliditas.com
    Scientific contact
    Head of Clinical Operations, Calliditas Therapeutics AB, info@calliditas.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
    29 Jul 2024
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    No
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    02 Jul 2024
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the effect of setanaxib on ALP at Week 24 in patients with PBC and with elevated liver stiffness and intolerance or inadequate response to UDCA
    Protection of trial subjects
    An Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) was established to oversee the safety of participating patients. The IDMC met regularly to review unblinded safety data. The IDMC could recommend change(s) to the setanaxib dose regimen(s), or interruption or discontinuation of an active treatment group(s) based on the regular IDMC safety data reviews. The role and responsibilities of the IDMC and frequency of review are outlined in the IDMC Charter.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    -
    Actual start date of recruitment
    14 Feb 2022
    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
    Poland: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Spain: 6
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Austria: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Belgium: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Czechia: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    France: 10
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Germany: 4
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Italy: 3
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    New Zealand: 2
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Australia: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Canada: 9
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Israel: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Switzerland: 1
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United Kingdom: 7
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    United States: 18
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    76
    EEA total number of subjects
    31
    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)
    61
    From 65 to 84 years
    15
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    -

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    178 patients were screened. 101 patients failed screening.

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

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    No

    Arm title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Setanaxib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Participants will be administered setanaxib at a dose of 1200 mg/day for the 24-week double-blind treatment period. Setanaxib: Oral tablets, 400mg per tablet

    Arm title
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Setanaxib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Participants will be administered setanaxib at a dose of 1600 mg/day for the 24-week double-blind treatment period. Setanaxib: Oral tablets, 400mg per tablet

    Arm title
    Placebo
    Arm description
    -
    Arm type
    Placebo

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Placebo
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Participants will be administered a placebo for the 24-week double-blind treatment period. Placebo: Oral tablets

    Arm title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Arm description
    Arm added to be able to enter results for the secondary endpoints where setanaxib doses are combined
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Setanaxib
    Investigational medicinal product code
    Other name
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Film-coated tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    Participants will be administered setanaxib at a dose of 1200 mg/day or 1600 mg/Day for the 24-week double-blind treatment period. Setanaxib: Oral tablets, 400mg per tablet

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Started
    24
    25
    27
    49
    Completed
    18
    20
    23
    38
    Not completed
    6
    5
    4
    11
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    3
    -
    3
    3
         Physician decision
    -
    1
    -
    1
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
    3
    -
    5
         Patient removed at Sponsor request
    -
    1
    1
    1
         Protocol deviation
    1
    -
    -
    1

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    Arm added to be able to enter results for the secondary endpoints where setanaxib doses are combined

    Reporting group values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day Total
    Number of subjects
    24 25 27 49 76
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0 0 0 0 0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0 0 0 0 0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0 0 0 0 0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0 0 0 0 0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0 0 0 0 0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0 0 0 0 0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    18 18 25 36 61
        From 65-84 years
    6 7 2 13 15
        85 years and over
    0 0 0 0 0
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    22 24 25 46 71
        Male
    2 1 2 3 5
    Randomised Screening serum ALP strata
    ALP=alkaline phosphatase; ULN=upper limit of normal
    Units: Subjects
        < 3.0 × ULN
    18 18 18 36 54
        ≥ 3.0 × ULN
    6 7 9 13 22
    Subject analysis sets

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all patients who received at least 1 tablet of IMP or placebo during the randomised part of the study and had at least 1 post-Baseline ALP value for the primary endpoint. Patients were analysed based on the treatment group they were randomised to regardless of the actual treatment received. The FAS was used for summaries of Baseline and efficacy data.

    Subject analysis set title
    Safety Analysis Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    The Safety Analysis Set (SS) included all randomised patients who received at least 1 tablet of IMP or placebo. Patients included were analysed based on actual treatment initially received.

    Subject analysis sets values
    Full Analysis Set Safety Analysis Set
    Number of subjects
    76
    76
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        In utero
    0
    0
        Preterm newborn infants (gestational age < 37 wks)
    0
    0
        Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    0
        Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    0
        Children (2-11 years)
    0
    0
        Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    0
        Adults (18-64 years)
    61
    61
        From 65-84 years
    15
    15
        85 years and over
    0
    0
    Age continuous
    Units:
        
    ( )
    ( )
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    71
    71
        Male
    5
    5
    Randomised Screening serum ALP strata
    ALP=alkaline phosphatase; ULN=upper limit of normal
    Units: Subjects
        < 3.0 × ULN
    54
    54
        ≥ 3.0 × ULN
    22
    22

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    Arm added to be able to enter results for the secondary endpoints where setanaxib doses are combined

    Subject analysis set title
    Full Analysis Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Full analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    The Full Analysis Set (FAS) included all patients who received at least 1 tablet of IMP or placebo during the randomised part of the study and had at least 1 post-Baseline ALP value for the primary endpoint. Patients were analysed based on the treatment group they were randomised to regardless of the actual treatment received. The FAS was used for summaries of Baseline and efficacy data.

    Subject analysis set title
    Safety Analysis Set
    Subject analysis set type
    Safety analysis
    Subject analysis set description
    The Safety Analysis Set (SS) included all randomised patients who received at least 1 tablet of IMP or placebo. Patients included were analysed based on actual treatment initially received.

    Primary: Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline

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    End point title
    Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline [1]
    End point description
    Change in ALP (%) at Week 24 Compared to Baseline
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [1] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    25
    27
    Units: ratio
        geometric mean (confidence interval 95%)
    0.89 (0.802 to 0.988)
    0.84 (0.758 to 0.931)
    1.03 (0.936 to 1.141)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    51
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0206
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.86
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.746
         upper limit
    0.994
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    52
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0057
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.81
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.703
         upper limit
    0.939

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b Daily

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b Daily [2]
    End point description
    The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue Short Form 7b measures the severity of fatigue since waking. There are 7 questions, each scored between 1 and 5, with a total score between 7 to 35. A higher score indicates worse fatigue. This raw score is converted to a T score (a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [2] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    20
    18
    18
    Units: units on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -3.60 (-7.625 to 0.429)
    -0.80 (-4.679 to 3.072)
    -1.43 (-5.331 to 2.461)
    Statistical analysis title
    Fatigue at Week 24 PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    38
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.2214
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    -2.16
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -7.785
         upper limit
    3.458
    Statistical analysis title
    Fatigue at Week 24 PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    36
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.591
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.63
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -4.859
         upper limit
    6.12

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Patient’s Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) Fatigue

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Patient’s Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) Fatigue [3]
    End point description
    The Patient's Global Impression of Severity (PGIS)-Fatigue is a global index where subjects are asked to rate the severity of fatigue on a 5-point scale within the past 7 days, with choices of 1=None, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe and 5=Very Severe. Higher scores indicate a worse assessment for fatigue.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [3] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    14
    17
    18
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -0.07 ( 0.730 )
    0.12 ( 0.857 )
    0.22 ( 1.003 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Patient’s Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Fatigue

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Patient’s Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Fatigue [4]
    End point description
    The Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGIC)-Fatigue is a 7-point scale reflecting a subject's rating of overall improvement where subjects are asked to rate their overall improvement with fatigue with 1=Very much improved, 2=Much improved, 3=Minimally improved, 4=No change, 5=Worse, 6=Much worse, 7=Very much worse. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome for change in fatigue.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 24
    Notes
    [4] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    15
    21
    19
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    3.27 ( 1.534 )
    3.62 ( 1.564 )
    3.58 ( 1.427 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Questionnaire (PBC 40) Fatigue Domain

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Questionnaire (PBC 40) Fatigue Domain [5]
    End point description
    PBC-40 fatigue domain includes 11 item questions, items scores range from 1 to 5. The individual item scores are summed to obtain a total domain score (Range for fatigue domain: 11 to 55), high scores represent high impact and low scores indicate low impact of PBC on the quality of life.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [5] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    23
    25
    Units: units on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -1.44 (-4.919 to 2.048)
    -1.83 (-5.361 to 1.699)
    -1.85 (-5.217 to 1.515)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 by the PBC-40
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    49
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.5675
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.42
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -4.454
         upper limit
    5.285
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 by the PBC-40
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    48
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.5032
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.02
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -4.886
         upper limit
    4.926

    Secondary: Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24 Compared to Screening

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    End point title
    Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24 Compared to Screening [6]
    End point description
    Change in liver stiffness at Week 24 compared to Screening, as assessed by transient elastography (FibroScan®)
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Screening (Day -28) and Week 24
    Notes
    [6] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    25
    27
    Units: ratio
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    0.78 (0.672 to 0.906)
    0.88 (0.764 to 1.012)
    0.92 (0.808 to 1.055)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    51
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0491
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.85
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.692
         upper limit
    1.033
    Statistical analysis title
    Copy of Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    52
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.3099
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.95
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.783
         upper limit
    1.158

    Secondary: Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Worst Itch Numerical Rating Scale (WI-NRS)

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    End point title
    Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the Worst Itch Numerical Rating Scale (WI-NRS) [7]
    End point description
    WI-NRS is a daily patient-reported measure of itch intensity using an 11-point scale where 0=no itch and 10=worst itching imaginable. The WI-NRS score is calculated by averaging the daily WI-NRS scores before the visit date (inclusive). Higher scores indicate worse functioning for pruritus on the WI-NRS.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [7] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    13
    15
    16
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -0.23 ( 2.280 )
    0.61 ( 1.391 )
    -0.56 ( 2.268 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Itch Domain

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    End point title
    Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Itch Domain [8]
    End point description
    Pruritus was assessed by answering 3 questions on the PBC-40 Itch domain from 1 to 5, which was also summed to obtain a total domain score (range 3 to 15). A high score represents a high impact, and a low score indicates low impact of pruritus on the quality of life.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [8] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    19
    20
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -1.11 ( 2.111 )
    0.32 ( 2.647 )
    -0.70 ( 3.114 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PGIS Pruritus

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    End point title
    Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PGIS Pruritus [9]
    End point description
    PGIS-Pruritus is a global index where subjects are asked to rate the severity of pruritus on a 5-point scale within the past 7 days, with choices of 1=None, 2=Mild, 3=Moderate, 4=Severe and 5=Very Severe. Higher scores indicate a worse assessment for pruritus.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [9] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    14
    16
    18
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    -0.50 ( 0.941 )
    0.25 ( 0.775 )
    -0.11 ( 0.758 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PGIC Pruritus

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    End point title
    Change in Pruritus at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PGIC Pruritus [10]
    End point description
    The PGIC-Pruritus is a 7-point scale reflecting a subject's rating of overall improvement where subjects are asked to rate their overall improvement with fatigue with 1=Very much improved, 2=Much improved, 3=Minimally improved, 4=No change, 5=Worse, 6=Much worse, 7=Very much worse. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome for change in pruritus.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Week 24
    Notes
    [10] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    15
    21
    19
    Units: units on a scale
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    2.73 ( 1.751 )
    3.38 ( 1.244 )
    3.37 ( 1.535 )
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Changes in Markers of Cholestasis at Week 24

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    End point title
    Changes in Markers of Cholestasis at Week 24 [11]
    End point description
    Changes in markers of cholestasis as assessed by proportion of patients at Week 24 with: -ALP reduction to <1.67×ULN and total bilirubin ≤1×ULN and a ≥15% or ≥30% or ≥40% or ≥70% ALP reduction from Baseline, respectively -ALP reduction to <1.5×ULN and total bilirubin ≤1×ULN and a ≥40% ALP reduction from Baseline -ALP <1×ULN and total bilirubin ≤1×ULN -Total bilirubin <0.6×ULN
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [11] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Number of subjects analysed
    24
    25
    27
    Units: participants
        ALP <1.67×ULN & tot bili ≤1×ULN and ≥15% ALP red.
    1
    4
    1
        ALP <1.67×ULN & tot bili ≤1×ULN and ≥30% ALP red.
    1
    2
    0
        ALP <1.67×ULN & tot bili ≤1×ULN and ≥40% ALP red.
    0
    2
    0
        ALP <1.67×ULN & tot bili ≤1×ULN and ≥70% ALP red.
    0
    0
    0
        ALP <1.50×ULN & tot bili ≤1×ULN and ≥40% ALP red.
    0
    2
    0
        ALP <1.00×ULN and Total Bilirubin ≤1×ULN
    0
    1
    0
        Total bilirubin <0.6×ULN
    19
    18
    19
    No statistical analyses for this end point

    Secondary: Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined

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    End point title
    Change in ALP at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined [12]
    End point description
    Change in ALP (%) at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, where setanaxib doses are combined
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [12] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    49
    Units: ratio
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    1.03 (0.930 to 1.135)
    0.87 (0.804 to 0.931)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in ALP at Week 24 Setanaxib Doses Combined
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    76
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0039
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.84
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.743
         upper limit
    0.954

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b Daily, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PROMIS Short Form-Fatigue 7b Daily, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined [13]
    End point description
    The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue Short Form 7b measures the severity of fatigue since waking. There are 7 questions, each scored between 1 and 5, with a total score between 7 to 35. A higher score indicates worse fatigue. This raw score is converted to a T score (a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a SD of 10.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [13] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Number of subjects analysed
    18
    38
    Units: units on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -1.45 (-5.372 to 2.467)
    -2.12 (-4.925 to 0.678)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Fatigue by PROMIS Setanaxib Doses Comb.
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    56
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.3905
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    -0.67
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -5.496
         upper limit
    4.153

    Secondary: Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Questionnaire (PBC 40) Fatigue Domain, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined

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    End point title
    Change in Fatigue at Week 24 Compared to Baseline, as Assessed by the PBC-40 Questionnaire (PBC 40) Fatigue Domain, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined [14]
    End point description
    PBC-40 fatigue domain includes 11 item questions, items scores range from 1 to 5. The individual item scores are summed to obtain a total domain score (Range for fatigue domain: 11 to 55), high scores represent high impact and low scores indicate low impact of PBC on the quality of life.
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline (Day 1) and Week 24
    Notes
    [14] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Number of subjects analysed
    25
    47
    Units: units on a scale
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    -1.84 (-5.176 to 1.492)
    -1.64 (-4.096 to 0.826)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Fatigue by PBC-40 Setanaxib Doses Comb.
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    72
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.5393
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    LS mean difference vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.21
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -3.968
         upper limit
    4.381

    Secondary: Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24 Compared to Screening, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined

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    End point title
    Change in Liver Stiffness at Week 24 Compared to Screening, Where Setanaxib Doses Are Combined [15]
    End point description
    Change in liver stiffness at Week 24 compared to Screening, as assessed by transient elastography (FibroScan®)
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Screening (Day -28) and Week 24
    Notes
    [15] - The end point is not reporting statistics for all the arms in the baseline period. It is expected all the baseline period arms will be reported on when providing values for an end point on the baseline period.
    Justification: Combined doses and separate doses are reported as separate endpoints per study protocol.
    End point values
    Placebo Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day
    Number of subjects analysed
    27
    49
    Units: ratio
        least squares mean (confidence interval 95%)
    0.92 (0.809 to 1.056)
    0.83 (0.750 to 0.921)
    Statistical analysis title
    Change in Liver Stiffness Setanaxib Doses Combined
    Comparison groups
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day or 1600 mg/Day v Placebo
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    76
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.1079
    Method
    Mixed Model Repeated Measures
    Parameter type
    Ratio of geometric LS mean vs placebo
    Point estimate
    0.9
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.759
         upper limit
    1.065

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Reporting of adverse events will begin when the patient has provided informed consent and will continue up to 30 days after the last IMP administration.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    24.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day
    Reporting group description
    -

    Reporting group title
    Placebo
    Reporting group description
    -

    Serious adverse events
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 25 (16.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Investigations
    Electrocardiogram QT prolonged
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertensive urgency
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Myocarditis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Pancreatitis acute
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Drug-induced liver injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    1 / 26 (3.85%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Oligoarthritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Folate deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Iron deficiency
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 25 (4.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Setanaxib 1200 mg/Day Setanaxib 1600 mg/Day Placebo
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    18 / 25 (72.00%)
    19 / 25 (76.00%)
    22 / 26 (84.62%)
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    3
    3
    Asthenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    0
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Cough
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Insomnia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Cardiac disorders
    Palpitations
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    5 / 26 (19.23%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    0
    7
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Eosinophilia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Eye disorders
    Vision blurred
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    7 / 26 (26.92%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    8
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    2
    0
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    0
    2
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    3
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Drug-induced liver injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    6 / 26 (23.08%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    8
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    4 / 25 (16.00%)
    3 / 26 (11.54%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    5
    3
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    2
    Pain in extremity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    5
    0
    Infections and infestations
    Nasopharyngitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    4 / 25 (16.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    0
    COVID-19
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    3 / 25 (12.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    3
    0
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 26 (7.69%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    2
    Gastroenteritis viral
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 25 (0.00%)
    2 / 25 (8.00%)
    0 / 26 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    0

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    16 May 2022
    The protocol was amended to reflect the following key changes, which were incorporated in the protocol and protocol summary where applicable: 1. Based on FDA requests, changes were made to the PRO measures used in the study and Key Secondary Endpoints. 2. The 2 errors that had been identified and described in the protocol clarification letter dated 05 July 2021 were corrected (IMP was not to be dispensed at the Week 104/Year 2 Visit, and for PBC 40, addition that 3 additional questions related to general health and well-being were part of the questionnaire). 3. Changes implemented in the local UK, Spanish, Austrian, and German revised protocols were incorporated in the global amendment. This includes an added on-site visit at Week 4. 4. Language on product complaint reporting was added. 5. Changes to the Concomitant Medication and Procedures Section 6.7 based on a request from the Belgian Regulatory Authority. In addition, the following non-substantial revisions and corrections have been incorporated in the protocol and protocol summary where applicable: 1. Genkyotex Suisse SA has been renamed Calliditas Therapeutics Suisse SA effective 01 April 2022. 2. Clarification of Inclusion Criterion #10b 3. The exclusion criteria numbering has been revised to ensure alignment and consistency across all versions of the protocol. 4. Background Section 1.1 includes minor revisions to align with the Investigator Brochure, Edition 12.0.
    11 Apr 2023
    The protocol has been amended to reflect the following key changes, which have been incorporated in the protocol and protocol summary where applicable: 1. If futility is not met for the setanaxib 1200 mg/day and 1600 mg/day doses, the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) will select one dose for Stage 2. Ongoing patients who are receiving the selected dose will continue the study at the same dose. Ongoing patients who are receiving a dose that is discontinued will have their dose escalated/de-escalated to the selected dose. Patients enrolled after the interim analysis will be randomized to setanaxib (dose selected by the IDMC), or placebo, according to a 1:1 randomization ratio, up to full enrollment. 2. An analysis of the proportion of patients with alkaline phosphatase (ALP) reduction of ≥70% reduction from Baseline at Week 52 and changes in markers of cholestasis as assessed by proportion of patients at Week 52 with ALP reduction to <1.5×upper limit of normal (ULN) and total bilirubin ≤1×ULN and with a ≥40% ALP reduction from Baseline have been added following recommendations from the FDA and the European Medicines Agency, respectively. 3. Inclusion criterion 5 was updated to allow patients with liver stiffness of ≥8.0 kPa (previously ≥8.8 kPa). 4. The exploratory endpoint of changes in markers of cholestasis has been upgraded to secondary endpoint (as abovementioned). 5. The list of prohibited medications was updated with regards to corticosteroid use and removal of biologics.
    26 Oct 2023
    The study design was revised to a Phase 2b study with the following key changes: 1a. Revision of primary and secondary objectives, ie, the decrease in ALP from Baseline at 24 weeks as primary objective and no further selection of a key secondary parameter. b. Regarding the new primary endpoint: bi. A new sample size calculation was performed that resulted in 60 to 70 patients instead of 318, and a reduced number of sites (80 to 130). bii. The statistical methods planned to be applied were revised. c. Reduction of the Double-blind Treatment Period from 1 year to 24 weeks. d. The rationale for a 52-week Extension Phase Treatment Period was no longer applicable; therefore, this period as well as the 12-week Follow up Period were removed. e. With the reduction of the Double-blind Treatment Period to 24 weeks, the optional liver biopsy at Week 52 was removed; it was not expected to find effects at an earlier time point. f. The rationale for an interim analysis, ie, the assessment of futility and dose selection, was no longer applicable; therefore, the interim analysis was removed. The study design was no longer adaptive. g. Corresponding to changes to the overall study design, the statistical methods planned to be applied were revised, including the definition of the FAS, handling of missing data values, the plans for sensitivity and supplementary analyses. 2. Exclusion criterion 18 was removed. 3. The criterion for premature discontinuation of the IMP was amended for patients with a severe cardiac condition or QT prolongation or an increase in QTc greater than 60 milliseconds from Baseline. Patients who were following the previous protocol schedule (protocol version 4) and were already beyond Week 24 were to permanently discontinue IMP as soon as possible and have an End-of-Treatment Visit 30 days after their last dose.

    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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