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An Open-Label Extension of BPS-MR-PAH-201 in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Patients

Primary Purpose

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Beraprost Sodium Modified Release
Sponsored by
Lung Biotechnology PBC
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who remained on study drug and completed all assessments during the Treatment Phase of Study BPS-MR-PAH-201 are eligible for this study.
  • Female patients must either be physiologically incapable of childbearing or be practicing an acceptable method of birth control (e.g. approved hormonal contraceptive, barrier method, such as condom or diaphragm, used with a spermicide, or an intrauterine device).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who discontinued study drug during the previous study (BPS-MR-PAH-201) for any reason (e.g. treatment related adverse events) are not eligible for entry into this study.
  • Patients who are pregnant or lactating are excluded from participation in the open-label extension.

Sites / Locations

  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • UTSW Medical Center Dallas
  • Universite Libre de Bruxelles
  • Gastuisberg University Hospital
  • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Ltd.

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

B.I.D

Q.I.D

Arm Description

Beraprost Sodium Modified Release Tablets, 60mcg, b.i.d (twice a day dosing)

Beraprost Sodium Modified Release Tablets, 60mcg, q.i.d (four times a day dosing)

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants Reporting at Least One Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAEs) is defined as an event not present prior to the initiation of the treatments or any event already present that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the treatments. AEs occurring more than 3 days after the last day study drug is taken in the study will not be included in the statistical analyses or summaries (except for subjects with adverse events leading to study drug withdrawn). Only treatment-emergent adverse events occurring during the treatment period of the BPS-MR-PAH-202 study will be summarized. Any adverse event starting prior to the first dose of study drug will be excluded from the summary analyses and only presented in the data listings. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events Reported During The Study
A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an event not present prior to the initiation of the treatment or any event already present that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the treatment. AEs occurring more than 3 days after the last day study drug was taken in the study was not included in the statistical analyses or summaries (except for participants with adverse events leading to study drug withdrawn). Only TEAEs that occurred during the treatment period of the BPS-MR-PAH-202 study were summarized. Any adverse event starting prior to the first dose of study drug was excluded from the summary analyses and only presented in the data listings. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Mean Change From Baseline in Six Minutes Walk Distance (6MWD) at End of Study
The area used for the Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) was pre-measured at a minimum of 30 meters in length and at least 2 to 3 meters in width. There were no turns or significant curves to the 6-minute walk area. The length was marked with gradations to ensure the accurate measurement of the distance walked. The area was well ventilated with air temperature controlled at 20 to 23°C. Intermittent rest periods were allowed if the participant could no longer continue. If the participant needed to rest briefly, he/she could stand or sit and then begin again when rested but the clock continued to run. At the end of 6 minutes, the tester called "stop" while simultaneously stopping the watch and then measured the distance walked. For the purposes of the 6MWT if a participant was assessed at Baseline using oxygen therapy, then all future 6MWT were conducted in the same manner. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Change From Baseline in Borg Dyspnea Score at End of Study
The modified 0-10 category-ratio Borg scale consists of an 11-point scale rating the maximum level of dyspnea experienced during the 6MWT. Scores range from 0 (for the best condition) and 10 (for the worst condition) with nonlinear spacing of verbal descriptors of severity corresponding to specific numbers. The participant chose the number or the verbal descriptor to reflect presumed ratio properties of sensation or symptom intensity. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing evaluation preceding the first dose of study drug in study BPS-MR-PAH-201. Only participants with both a measurement at baseline and at the given visit are presented. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Number of Participants That Experienced Clinical Worsening During the Study
Number of Participants that experienced Clinical Worsening in the opinion of the Investigator. Clinical Worsening was defined as any of these events following the Baseline visit: Death, Transplantation or atrial septostomy, Clinical deterioration as defined by: Hospitalization as a result of PAH symptoms or Initiation of any new PAH specific therapy (e.g. ERA, PDE-5 inhibitor, prostanoid). All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Number of Participants With a Change in WHO Functional Class
Change from Baseline in participant clinical status was recorded according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Class. A change from lower to higher functional class (i.e. 'III to IV' or 'II to III') was considered as a deterioration. A change from higher to lower functional class (i.e. 'III to II' or 'II to I') was considered as an improvement. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.

Full Information

First Posted
November 14, 2008
Last Updated
December 11, 2019
Sponsor
Lung Biotechnology PBC
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00792571
Brief Title
An Open-Label Extension of BPS-MR-PAH-201 in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Patients
Official Title
An Open-Label Extension of BPS-MR-PAH-201 in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) Patients.
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 28, 2009 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Lung Biotechnology PBC

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This is an open-label extension study for patients who participated in the BPS-MR-PAH-201 study.
Detailed Description
This is an open-label study for patients who participated in the BPS-MR-PAH-201 study and have volunteered to continue treatment for PAH with BPS-MR tablets. Each patient will return to the clinic following enrollment in the study at 3, 6, and 12 months, and annually thereafter for assessment. Currently enrolled patients may be invited to participate in an optional four times daily (QID) dosing substudy of BPS-MR with total daily dose of BPS-MR achieved previously in the main study. Patients will return to the clinic for baseline visit, week 12, and then will follow the visit schedule provided to them in BPS-MR-PAH-202 main study.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
18 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
B.I.D
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Beraprost Sodium Modified Release Tablets, 60mcg, b.i.d (twice a day dosing)
Arm Title
Q.I.D
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Beraprost Sodium Modified Release Tablets, 60mcg, q.i.d (four times a day dosing)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Beraprost Sodium Modified Release
Other Intervention Name(s)
BPS-MR Tablets, 60 mcg, Beraprost Sodium Modified Release Tablet, 60 mcg
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants Reporting at Least One Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAE)
Description
A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAEs) is defined as an event not present prior to the initiation of the treatments or any event already present that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the treatments. AEs occurring more than 3 days after the last day study drug is taken in the study will not be included in the statistical analyses or summaries (except for subjects with adverse events leading to study drug withdrawn). Only treatment-emergent adverse events occurring during the treatment period of the BPS-MR-PAH-202 study will be summarized. Any adverse event starting prior to the first dose of study drug will be excluded from the summary analyses and only presented in the data listings. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.
Time Frame
Up to 56 months
Title
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events Reported During The Study
Description
A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) is defined as an event not present prior to the initiation of the treatment or any event already present that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the treatment. AEs occurring more than 3 days after the last day study drug was taken in the study was not included in the statistical analyses or summaries (except for participants with adverse events leading to study drug withdrawn). Only TEAEs that occurred during the treatment period of the BPS-MR-PAH-202 study were summarized. Any adverse event starting prior to the first dose of study drug was excluded from the summary analyses and only presented in the data listings. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.
Time Frame
Up to 56 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Mean Change From Baseline in Six Minutes Walk Distance (6MWD) at End of Study
Description
The area used for the Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) was pre-measured at a minimum of 30 meters in length and at least 2 to 3 meters in width. There were no turns or significant curves to the 6-minute walk area. The length was marked with gradations to ensure the accurate measurement of the distance walked. The area was well ventilated with air temperature controlled at 20 to 23°C. Intermittent rest periods were allowed if the participant could no longer continue. If the participant needed to rest briefly, he/she could stand or sit and then begin again when rested but the clock continued to run. At the end of 6 minutes, the tester called "stop" while simultaneously stopping the watch and then measured the distance walked. For the purposes of the 6MWT if a participant was assessed at Baseline using oxygen therapy, then all future 6MWT were conducted in the same manner. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Time Frame
Baseline and 56 months
Title
Change From Baseline in Borg Dyspnea Score at End of Study
Description
The modified 0-10 category-ratio Borg scale consists of an 11-point scale rating the maximum level of dyspnea experienced during the 6MWT. Scores range from 0 (for the best condition) and 10 (for the worst condition) with nonlinear spacing of verbal descriptors of severity corresponding to specific numbers. The participant chose the number or the verbal descriptor to reflect presumed ratio properties of sensation or symptom intensity. Baseline was defined as the last non-missing evaluation preceding the first dose of study drug in study BPS-MR-PAH-201. Only participants with both a measurement at baseline and at the given visit are presented. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Time Frame
Baseline and 56 months
Title
Number of Participants That Experienced Clinical Worsening During the Study
Description
Number of Participants that experienced Clinical Worsening in the opinion of the Investigator. Clinical Worsening was defined as any of these events following the Baseline visit: Death, Transplantation or atrial septostomy, Clinical deterioration as defined by: Hospitalization as a result of PAH symptoms or Initiation of any new PAH specific therapy (e.g. ERA, PDE-5 inhibitor, prostanoid). All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Time Frame
Up to 56 months
Title
Number of Participants With a Change in WHO Functional Class
Description
Change from Baseline in participant clinical status was recorded according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Functional Class. A change from lower to higher functional class (i.e. 'III to IV' or 'II to III') was considered as a deterioration. A change from higher to lower functional class (i.e. 'III to II' or 'II to I') was considered as an improvement. All efficacy results are descriptive; no statistical analysis was conducted.
Time Frame
Baseline and 56 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients who remained on study drug and completed all assessments during the Treatment Phase of Study BPS-MR-PAH-201 are eligible for this study. Female patients must either be physiologically incapable of childbearing or be practicing an acceptable method of birth control (e.g. approved hormonal contraceptive, barrier method, such as condom or diaphragm, used with a spermicide, or an intrauterine device). Exclusion Criteria: Patients who discontinued study drug during the previous study (BPS-MR-PAH-201) for any reason (e.g. treatment related adverse events) are not eligible for entry into this study. Patients who are pregnant or lactating are excluded from participation in the open-label extension.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Aimee Smart
Organizational Affiliation
Study Sponsor
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
City
Torrance
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90502
Country
United States
Facility Name
Allegheny General Hospital
City
Pittsburgh
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15212
Country
United States
Facility Name
UTSW Medical Center Dallas
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75390-8550
Country
United States
Facility Name
Universite Libre de Bruxelles
City
Bruxelles
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Gastuisberg University Hospital
City
Leuven
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Ltd.
City
Dublin
Country
Ireland

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