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A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Palifermin (Recombinant Human Keratinocyte Growth Factor) for Reduction of Oral Mucositis in Subjects With Stage 2B or 3 Locally Advanced, Colon Cancer Receiving 5-FU and Leucovorin as Adjuvant Therapy

Summary
EudraCT number
2004-005007-14
Trial protocol
HU   CZ   BE  
Global end of trial date
31 Mar 2014

Results information
Results version number
v1(current)
This version publication date
04 May 2017
First version publication date
04 May 2017
Other versions

Trial information

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Trial identification
Sponsor protocol code
20040122
Additional study identifiers
ISRCTN number
-
US NCT number
NCT00393822
WHO universal trial number (UTN)
-
Sponsors
Sponsor organisation name
Amgen, Inc.
Sponsor organisation address
One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States, 91320
Public contact
IHQ Medical Info-Clinical Trials, Amgen (EUROPE) GmbH, MedInfoInternational@amgen.com
Scientific contact
IHQ Medical Info-Clinical Trials, Amgen (EUROPE) GmbH, MedInfoInternational@amgen.com
Paediatric regulatory details
Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
No
Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
No
Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
No
Results analysis stage
Analysis stage
Final
Date of interim/final analysis
31 Mar 2014
Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
No
Global end of trial reached?
Yes
Global end of trial date
31 Mar 2014
Was the trial ended prematurely?
No
General information about the trial
Main objective of the trial
The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of palifermin in reducing the incidence of grade ≥ 2 oral mucositis (OM) in subjects with stage 2B or stage 3 locally advanced colon cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and leucovorin (LV).
Protection of trial subjects
This study was conducted in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations/guidelines. All subjects provided written informed consent before undergoing any study-related procedures, including screening procedures. The study protocol, amendments, and the informed consent form (ICF) were reviewed by the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Independent Ethics Committees (IECs). No subjects were recruited into the study and no investigational product (IP) was shipped until the IRB/IEC gave written approval of the protocol and ICF and Amgen received copies of these approvals.
Background therapy
-
Evidence for comparator
-
Actual start date of recruitment
11 Aug 2005
Long term follow-up planned
Yes
Long term follow-up rationale
Efficacy
Long term follow-up duration
5 Years
Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
Yes
Population of trial subjects
Number of subjects enrolled per country
Country: Number of subjects enrolled
Poland: 40
Country: Number of subjects enrolled
Hungary: 38
Country: Number of subjects enrolled
Belgium: 18
Country: Number of subjects enrolled
Czech Republic: 4
Worldwide total number of subjects
100
EEA total number of subjects
100
Number of subjects enrolled per age group
In utero
0
Preterm newborn - gestational age
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)
51
From 65 to 84 years
49
85 years and over
0

Subject disposition

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Recruitment
Recruitment details
This study was conducted at 23 sites in 4 European Union (EU) countries, of which 14 sites randomized subjects.

Pre-assignment
Screening details
Eligible subjects were randomized at a 1:1 ratio to receive palifermin or placebo through an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). The randomization was stratified by the following 4 disease stage/grade strata: • 2B Low Grade, 3A Low Grade • 2B High Grade, 3A High Grade • Stage 3B – all grades • Stage 3C – all grades

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
Arm description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of placebo to palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.
Arm type
Placebo

Investigational medicinal product name
Placebo
Investigational medicinal product code
Other name
Pharmaceutical forms
Powder for solution for injection
Routes of administration
Intravenous bolus use
Dosage and administration details
Administered as a bolus intravenous (IV) injection over 15-20 seconds.

Arm title
Palifermin
Arm description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of 120 µg/kg palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.
Arm type
Experimental

Investigational medicinal product name
Palifermin
Investigational medicinal product code
Other name
Kepivance
Pharmaceutical forms
Powder for solution for injection
Routes of administration
Intravenous bolus use
Dosage and administration details
Palifermin 120 μg/kg administered as a bolus intravenous (IV) injection over 15-20 seconds.

Number of subjects in period 1
Placebo Palifermin
Started
49
51
Received Treatment
47
49
Completed
41
43
Not completed
8
8
     Other
1
-
     Adverse event
3
1
     Administrative decision
-
1
     Ineligibility determined
1
2
     Consent withdrawn by subject
3
4

Baseline characteristics

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Baseline characteristics reporting groups
Reporting group title
Placebo
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of placebo to palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Reporting group title
Palifermin
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of 120 µg/kg palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Reporting group values
Placebo Palifermin Total
Number of subjects
49 51 100
Age Categorical
Units: Subjects
    Adults (18-64 years)
22 29 51
    From 65-84 years
27 22 49
Age Continuous
Units: years
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
64.2 ± 9.4 63.5 ± 8.1 -
Gender Categorical
Units: Subjects
    Female
24 18 42
    Male
25 33 58
Race
Units: Subjects
    Caucasian
49 51 100

End points

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End points reporting groups
Reporting group title
Placebo
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of placebo to palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Reporting group title
Palifermin
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of 120 µg/kg palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Primary: Number of Participants with Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 1

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End point title
Number of Participants with Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 1
End point description
Oral mucositis (OM) assessments were performed by a trained evaluator according to the world health organization (WHO) Toxicity Criteria for grading oral mucositis: - Grade 0: None; - Grade 1: Soreness, erythema; - Grade 2: Erythema, ulcers, ability to eat solids; - Grade 3: Ulcers, requires liquid diet; - Grade 4: Alimentation not possible. This analysis was performed n the full analysis set which includes all randomized participants.
End point type
Primary
End point timeframe
Cycle 1, 28 days
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
49
51
Units: participants
7
7
Statistical analysis title
Primary Analysis
Statistical analysis description
The null hypothesis for this study was that the incidence of grade ≥ 2 OM (WHO scale) would be the same between the placebo group and the palifermin group. The alternative hypothesis was that the incidence of grade ≥ 2 OM (WHO scale) between palifermin and placebo group would be different.
Comparison groups
Placebo v Palifermin
Number of subjects included in analysis
100
Analysis specification
Pre-specified
Analysis type
superiority
P-value
= 0.9149 [1]
Method
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Parameter type
Difference in proportions
Point estimate
-0.01
Confidence interval
     level
95%
     sides
2-sided
     lower limit
-0.16
     upper limit
0.14
Notes
[1] - Generalized Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for general association with randomization strata as analysis stratification factor.

Secondary: Number of Participants with Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 2

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End point title
Number of Participants with Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 2
End point description
Oral mucositis assessments were performed by a trained evaluator according to the world health organization (WHO) Toxicity Criteria for grading oral mucositis: Grade 0: None; Grade 1: Soreness, erythema; Grade 2: Erythema, ulcers, ability to eat solids; Grade 3: Ulcers, requires liquid diet; Grade 4: Alimentation not possible. This analysis was performed in the Efficacy Evaluable Subset for Cycle 2 which includes all subjects who were randomized and received investigational product on day –3 and at least one dose of 5-FU in cycle 2.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 2 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
46
46
Units: participants
4
5
Statistical analysis title
Statistical Analysis
Comparison groups
Placebo v Palifermin
Number of subjects included in analysis
92
Analysis specification
Pre-specified
Analysis type
superiority
P-value
= 0.7189 [2]
Method
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Parameter type
Difference in proportions
Point estimate
0.02
Confidence interval
     level
95%
     sides
2-sided
     lower limit
-0.1
     upper limit
0.14
Notes
[2] - Generalized Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for general association with randomization strata as analysis stratification factor.

Secondary: Average Mouth and Throat Soreness (MTS) Score in Cycle 1

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End point title
Average Mouth and Throat Soreness (MTS) Score in Cycle 1
End point description
Mouth and throat soreness was assessed by Question 2 of the Oral Mucositis Daily Questionnaire (OMDQ): "During the past 24 hours, how much mouth and throat soreness did you have?" The question was answered using a verbal descriptive scale with 5 response categories from 0 (no soreness) to 4 (extreme soreness). This endpoint was analyzed in the PRO Evaluable Subset for Cycle 1 which included all randomized subjects that had a valid baseline assessment for MTS (question 2 of the OMDQ) and either at least 2 assessments each week for MTS in cycles 1 and/or 2, or 70% or greater overall compliance for MTS in cycles 1 and/or 2.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 1 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
45
47
Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
0.32 ± 0.53
0.26 ± 0.43
Statistical analysis title
Statistical Anlaysis
Comparison groups
Placebo v Palifermin
Number of subjects included in analysis
92
Analysis specification
Pre-specified
Analysis type
superiority
P-value
= 0.9397 [3]
Method
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Parameter type
Difference in MTS Score
Point estimate
-0.06
Confidence interval
     level
95%
     sides
2-sided
     lower limit
-0.26
     upper limit
0.13
Notes
[3] - Generalized Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for mean score difference using modified ridit score with randomization strata as analysis stratification factor.

Secondary: Average Mouth and Throat Soreness (MTS) Score in Cycle 2

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End point title
Average Mouth and Throat Soreness (MTS) Score in Cycle 2
End point description
Mouth and throat soreness was assessed by Question 2 of the Oral Mucositis Daily Questionnaire (OMDQ): "During the past 24 hours, how much mouth and throat soreness did you have?" The question was answered using a verbal descriptive scale with 5 response categories from 0 (no soreness) to 4 (extreme soreness). This endpoint was analyzed in the PRO Evaluable Subset for Cycle 2 which included all randomized subjects who received investigational product on Day –3 and at least one dose of 5-FU in that cycle 2 that had a valid baseline assessment for MTS (question 2 of the OMDQ) and either at least 2 assessments each week for MTS in cycles 1 and/or 2, or 70% or greater overall compliance for MTS in cycles 1 and/or 2.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 2 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
44
43
Units: units on a scale
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
0.23 ± 0.35
0.26 ± 0.53
Statistical analysis title
Statistical Analysis
Comparison groups
Placebo v Palifermin
Number of subjects included in analysis
87
Analysis specification
Pre-specified
Analysis type
superiority
P-value
= 0.4569 [4]
Method
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Parameter type
Difference in MTS Score
Point estimate
0.02
Confidence interval
     level
95%
     sides
2-sided
     lower limit
-0.16
     upper limit
0.21
Notes
[4] - Generalized Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for mean score difference using modified ridit score with randomization strata as analysis stratification factor.

Secondary: Number of Participants with 5-FU Dose Changes, Dose Delays, or Not Receiving a Dose in Cycle 2

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End point title
Number of Participants with 5-FU Dose Changes, Dose Delays, or Not Receiving a Dose in Cycle 2
End point description
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 2 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
49
51
Units: participants
26
28
Statistical analysis title
Statistical Analysis
Comparison groups
Placebo v Palifermin
Number of subjects included in analysis
100
Analysis specification
Pre-specified
Analysis type
superiority
P-value
= 0.8461 [5]
Method
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Parameter type
Difference in proportions
Point estimate
0.02
Confidence interval
     level
95%
     sides
2-sided
     lower limit
-0.17
     upper limit
0.21
Notes
[5] - Generalized Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test for general association with randomization strata as analysis stratification factor.

Secondary: Duration of Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 1

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End point title
Duration of Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 1
End point description
Duration of grade ≥ 2 oral mucositis was calculated from the onset of grade ≥ 2 OM (first time WHO grade 2, 3 or 4 was observed) to the resolution of this event (first time WHO grade 0 or 1 was observed after last WHO grade 2, 3 or 4). This endpoint was analyzed in participants who experienced a grade 2, 3 or 4 oral mucositis event in cycle 1.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 1 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
7
7
Units: days
    median (full range (min-max))
11 (4 to 19)
10.8 (4 to 27)
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Duration of Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 2

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End point title
Duration of Grade ≥ 2 Oral Mucositis in Cycle 2
End point description
Duration of grade ≥ 2 oral mucositis was calculated from the onset of grade ≥ 2 OM (first time WHO grade 2, 3 or 4 was observed) to the resolution of this event (first time WHO grade 0 or 1 was observed after last WHO grade 2, 3 or 4). This endpoint was analyzed in participants who experienced a grade 2, 3 or 4 oral mucositis event in cycle 2.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Cycle 2 (28 days)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
4
5
Units: days
    median (full range (min-max))
12 (5 to 16)
11 (5 to 26)
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Adverse Events During the Treatment Period

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End point title
Number of Participants with Adverse Events During the Treatment Period
End point description
The severity of adverse events (AEs) was graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3. The relationship of adverse events to the investigational product was assessed by the investigator. A protocol-specific limiting toxicity (PSLT) was defined as any non-hematologic grade ≥ 3 (CTCAE v3.0) adverse event considered related to investigational product (IP) that prompts discontinuation of investigational product with the exception of non-symptomatic elevated amylase and/or lipase serum levels.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
From the first dose of investigational drug (placebo or palifermin) until 30 days after last dose (approximately 7 months)
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
    All adverse events
40
40
    Serious adverse events
9
6
    Severe adverse events (CTCAE grade 3, 4 or 5)
22
21
    Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs)
6
15
    Serious treatment-related adverse events
0
1
    Severe treatment-related adverse events
0
0
    AE leading to study withdrawal
3
1
    AE leading to IP discontinuation
1
2
    Protocol-specific limiting toxicity (PSLT)
0
0
    Fatal adverse events
0
0
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Anti-Palifermin Antibody Formation

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End point title
Number of Participants with Anti-Palifermin Antibody Formation
End point description
This endpoint was analyzed in participants who received investigational product and who had measurements at each time point.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
Samples for antibody analysis were collected on cycle 1 day -3, cycle 3, day -3 and at the end of treatment visit
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
    Cycle 1 day -3 (n = 46, 43)
1
2
    Cycle 3 day -3 (n = 43, 40)
1
0
    End of treatment (n = 38, 33)
1
1
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Progression-free Survival at the End of Treatment

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End point title
Number of Participants with Progression-free Survival at the End of Treatment
End point description
Disease progression was assessed by computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest abdomen and pelvis. The number of participants with progression-free survival is the number of subjects alive and progression free at the end of treatment visit.
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
6 months
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
46
44
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Second Primary Tumors at the End of Long-term Follow-up

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End point title
Number of Participants with Second Primary Tumors at the End of Long-term Follow-up
End point description
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
From first dose of investigational product until the end of the long-term follow-up period; the median (minimum, maximum) follow-up duration was 313 (47, 436) weeks for the placebo group and 321 (8, 430) weeks for the palifermin group.
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
0
3
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Other Malignancies at the End of Long-term Follow-up

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End point title
Number of Participants with Other Malignancies at the End of Long-term Follow-up
End point description
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
From first dose of investigational product until the end of the long-term follow-up period; the median (minimum, maximum) follow-up duration was 313 (47, 436) weeks for the placebo group and 321 (8, 430) weeks for the palifermin group.
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
1
3
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Participants with Tumor Progression or Recurrence of Primary Disease at the End of Long-term Follow-up

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End point title
Number of Participants with Tumor Progression or Recurrence of Primary Disease at the End of Long-term Follow-up
End point description
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
From first dose of investigational product until the end of the long-term follow-up period; the median (minimum, maximum) follow-up duration was 313 (47, 436) weeks for the placebo group and 321 (8, 430) weeks for the palifermin group.
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
14
17
No statistical analyses for this end point

Secondary: Number of Deaths at the End of Long-term Follow-up

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End point title
Number of Deaths at the End of Long-term Follow-up
End point description
End point type
Secondary
End point timeframe
From first dose of investigational product until the end of the long-term follow-up period; The median (minimum, maximum) follow-up duration was 313 (47, 436) weeks for the placebo group and 321 (8, 430) weeks for the palifermin group.
End point values
Placebo Palifermin
Number of subjects analysed
47
49
Units: participants
9
9
No statistical analyses for this end point

Adverse events

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Adverse events information
Timeframe for reporting adverse events
From the first dose of investigational drug (placebo or palifermin) until 30 days after last dose (approximately 7 months)
Assessment type
Systematic
Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
Dictionary name
MedDRA
Dictionary version
11.0
Reporting groups
Reporting group title
Placebo
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of placebo to palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Reporting group title
Palifermin
Reporting group description
Participants received adjuvant chemotherapy with 20 mg/m² leucovorin administered by intravenous (IV) injection followed by an IV bolus infusion of 425 mg/m² 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) daily for 5 consecutive days beginning on day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle, for a total of up to 6 cycles. A single dose of 120 µg/kg palifermin administered as a bolus IV injection was given three days prior to each cycle of chemotherapy for up to 6 doses. Starting in cycle 2, the 5-FU dose could have been decreased by 20% for toxicity.

Serious adverse events
Placebo Palifermin
Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
     subjects affected / exposed
9 / 47 (19.15%)
6 / 49 (12.24%)
     number of deaths (all causes)
0
0
     number of deaths resulting from adverse events
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Angina pectoris
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Cardiac failure
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Mitral valve incompetence
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Myocardial ischaemia
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Obstructive airways disorder
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Chest pain
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Pyrexia
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Psychiatric disorders
Mania
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal adhesions
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
1 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Abdominal pain upper
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Colitis
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Diarrhoea
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Mechanical ileus
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
2 / 49 (4.08%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 2
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Stomatitis
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Subileus
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Starvation
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Infections and infestations
Abdominal abscess
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 1
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Bronchopneumonia
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Endocarditis
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Hepatitis C
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Respiratory tract infection
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences causally related to treatment / all
0 / 1
0 / 0
     deaths causally related to treatment / all
0 / 0
0 / 0
Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
Non-serious adverse events
Placebo Palifermin
Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
     subjects affected / exposed
35 / 47 (74.47%)
36 / 49 (73.47%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
7 / 49 (14.29%)
     occurrences all number
1
7
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
     subjects affected / exposed
4 / 47 (8.51%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences all number
4
1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
     subjects affected / exposed
11 / 47 (23.40%)
12 / 49 (24.49%)
     occurrences all number
21
22
Neutropenia
     subjects affected / exposed
20 / 47 (42.55%)
16 / 49 (32.65%)
     occurrences all number
39
44
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
     subjects affected / exposed
2 / 47 (4.26%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
2
4
Headache
     subjects affected / exposed
3 / 47 (6.38%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences all number
3
2
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue
     subjects affected / exposed
8 / 47 (17.02%)
7 / 49 (14.29%)
     occurrences all number
10
13
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
     subjects affected / exposed
4 / 47 (8.51%)
5 / 49 (10.20%)
     occurrences all number
8
7
Abdominal pain upper
     subjects affected / exposed
3 / 47 (6.38%)
0 / 49 (0.00%)
     occurrences all number
3
0
Constipation
     subjects affected / exposed
5 / 47 (10.64%)
4 / 49 (8.16%)
     occurrences all number
6
4
Diarrhoea
     subjects affected / exposed
11 / 47 (23.40%)
15 / 49 (30.61%)
     occurrences all number
30
58
Dyspepsia
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
1
3
Dry mouth
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
6 / 49 (12.24%)
     occurrences all number
3
7
Nausea
     subjects affected / exposed
8 / 47 (17.02%)
10 / 49 (20.41%)
     occurrences all number
13
16
Oral pain
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
0
3
Vomiting
     subjects affected / exposed
6 / 47 (12.77%)
1 / 49 (2.04%)
     occurrences all number
10
1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
4 / 49 (8.16%)
     occurrences all number
0
4
Rash
     subjects affected / exposed
6 / 47 (12.77%)
5 / 49 (10.20%)
     occurrences all number
9
6
Pruritus
     subjects affected / exposed
1 / 47 (2.13%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
1
10
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
     subjects affected / exposed
2 / 47 (4.26%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
2
5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
     subjects affected / exposed
5 / 47 (10.64%)
5 / 49 (10.20%)
     occurrences all number
6
5
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
     subjects affected / exposed
2 / 47 (4.26%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
2
3
Oral herpes
     subjects affected / exposed
0 / 47 (0.00%)
3 / 49 (6.12%)
     occurrences all number
0
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Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
Date
Amendment
24 May 2005
Amendment 1 instituted the following changes: • Following a data monitoring committee (DMC) review of available safety data from subjects who received the 180 μg/kg dose in the setting of radiation therapy with concomitant chemotherapy, the dose was reduced to 120 μg/kg in patients with advanced head and neck cancer post-surgery as recommended by the DMC. This recommendation was made based on the review of safety data after application of palifermin at a weekly dose of 180 μg/kg, which has been associated with limited local swelling in areas of previous surgery or epithelial injury (eg, tracheotomy or tumor surgery). A previous pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamics study in young, male adults receiving single palifermin doses of 60 to 250 μg/kg (study 20010192) showed a dose-response in palifermin biological activity (as measured by buccal mucosal epithelial cell proliferation) with a plateau between the doses of 160 μg/kg and 210 μg/kg. Based on our commitment first and foremost to patient safety, Amgen followed the DMC recommendation and also made the decision to implement the same dose reduction in this study in colon cancer post-surgery. All 100 subjects enrolled into this study (20040122) received the 120 μg/kg dose. • The safety section of the Subject Informed Consent Template was updated with additional information. • The patient reported outcomes (PRO) sections were clarified to ensure consistency across the palifermin program. • Additional laboratory parameters (hematocrit and blood urea nitrogen or urea) were added. • At the time when all subjects completed the first 2 cycles of chemotherapy (ie, completed all efficacy assessments), the data were unblinded and the final analysis of all efficacy endpoints was performed.
30 Jan 2008
Amendment 2 was written to clarify and reduce the study objectives and the corresponding analyses as follows: • The primary objective wording was changed to specify the incidence of Grade ≥ 2 OM in cycle 1. • The secondary objectives “To evaluate the effect of palifermin on patient reported diarrhea” and “To validate the OMDQ instrument in the colon cancer patient setting” were removed. • The secondary objective “To evaluate the incidence of Grade ≥ 2 OM in cycle 2” was added. • The efficacy analysis after all subjects have completed Cycle 2 was deleted. • The majority of exploratory analysis were removed. • The analysis of all endpoints was changed to occur after the End of Treatment visit. • The clinical study report includes data up to the End of Treatment visit (6 month time point). As a result, Kaplan-Meier estimates of 6 month progression rates were replaced with summaries of observed rates. The first long term follow-up (LTFU) visit for this study was at year 1 (month 12), and then annually thereafter, thus the time delay, while awaiting LTFU data, has been removed. • The frequency of DMC meetings was changed so that the LTFU review follows evaluation of all palifermin solid tumor studies. The DMC were in agreement that the reduction in frequency of data reviewed would not have a significant impact on the assessment of safety in this patient population. As a result, DMC and Amgen reviews were aligned across the palifermin solid tumor program.

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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