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Systemic Corticosteroids Avoidance Study in Severe Asthma Patients

Primary Purpose

Asthma

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Placebo once daily
QAW039 150 mg once daily
QAW039 450 mg once daily
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Eligibility
Locations
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Asthma focused on measuring Asthma, Bronchial Diseases, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Lung Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases, Respiratory Hypersensitivity, Hypersensitivity, Immune System Diseases, Fevipiprant, QAW039

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 84 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a diagnosis of asthma for a period of at least 3 months prior to Screening Visit with current asthma severity step 4 or 5 (GINA 2018)
  • Currently on treatment with medium or high dose ICS/LABA +/- other controller (i.e.long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) etc. as per GINA) for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to Screening Visit
  • At screening, patients with FEV1 of ≤80% of the predicted normal value for the patient, after withholding bronchodilators at Screening Visit and beginning of Run-In Visit
  • An increase of ≥12% and ≥200 ml in FEV1 approximately 10 to 15 minutes after administration of 400 mcg of salbutamol/albuterol prior to randomization (documented historical reversibility was accepted).
  • Demonstration of inadequate control of asthma based on an ACQ-5 score ≥1.5 at Screening Visit and Treatment Day 1 Visit
  • Documented history of at least 1 asthma exacerbation within 1 year prior to enrollment

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Asthma exacerbation, within 6 weeks prior to enrollment (screening) that required SCS, hospitalization, or emergency room visit
  • Chronic/maintenance use of oral corticosteroids (OCS) for asthma (total OCS use days greater than 6 months; continuously or intermittently) within the last year
  • Prior use of biologics that has potential to interfere/ affect asthma disease progression, in the previous 6 months from run-in period.
  • Any contraindications of SCS use e.g. diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma, or any other as defined by the treating physician
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
  • Use of other investigational drugs within 5 half-lives of enrollment, or [within 30 days], whichever is longer

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Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

QAW039 150 mg

QAW039 450 mg

Placebo

Arm Description

QAW039 150 mg once daily orally

QAW039 450 mg once daily orally

Placebo to QAW039 once daily orally

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Total Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Over 52 Weeks in the Overall Population
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF). Daily use of oral corticosteroids (number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject in the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The total systemic corticosteroids (SCS) dose data was aggregated into monthly data for analysis. For the patients discontinuing treatment early, the total SCS dose for 52 weeks was obtained as annualized SCS dose. For example if patient took 120 mg for 3 months then for 12 months patient will be taking 120*12/3=480mg total SCS dose. The mean values over 52 weeks in the overall patient population regardless of peripheral blood eosinophil counts are reported here.
Total Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Over 52 Weeks in the Subpopulation of Patients With High Eosinophil Count (≥ 250 Cells/µl)
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF). Daily use of oral corticosteroids (number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject in the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The total systemic corticosteroids (SCS) dose data was aggregated into monthly data for analysis. For the patients discontinuing treatment early, the total SCS dose for 52 weeks was obtained as annualized SCS dose. For example if patient took 120 mg for 3 months then for 12 months patient will be taking 120*12/3=480mg total SCS dose. The mean values over 52 weeks in the subpopulation of patients with high peripheral blood eosinophil count at baseline are reported here.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change From Baseline in Daytime Symptom Scores
All participants were provided with an electronic diary (eDiary/ePEF) to record asthma symptom twice per day. Daytime asthma symptoms were assessed before bed and nighttime asthma symptoms on awakening. The daytime asthma symptom score included 4 questions with a range of response categories for each question from 0 to 6 (0 = totally controlled; 6 = extremely poorly controlled). The questions were equally weighted and the overall score (from 0 to 6) was calculated as the average of the 4 questions with higher values indicating more asthma symptoms. Mean values of daytime asthma symptom scores were calculated over 4-week intervals during the treatment period. The baseline values of daytime asthma symptoms scores were defined as the average score during the run-in period. A negative change from baseline in daytime asthma symptom score is a favorable outcome.
Change From Baseline in Nighttime Symptom Scores
All participants were provided with an electronic diary (eDiary/ePEF) to record asthma symptom twice per day. Daytime asthma symptoms were assessed before bed and nighttime asthma symptoms on awakening. The nighttime asthma symptom score included 1 question with a range of response categories from 0 to 3 (0 = no awakening with asthma symptoms; 3 = awake all night). Mean values of nighttime asthma symptom scores were calculated over 4-week intervals during the treatment period. The baseline values of nighttime asthma symptoms scores were defined as the average score during the run-in period. A negative change from baseline in nighttime asthma symptom score is a favorable outcome.
Change From Baseline in ACQ-5 Total Score up to End of Treatment Visit
The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ-5) was completed by the patients at the investigator's site. Patients were asked to recall how their asthma had been during the previous week and to respond to the symptom questions on a 7-point scale (0=no impairment, 6=maximum impairment). The questions were equally weighted and the ACQ-5 score was the mean of the 5 questions and therefore between 0 (totally controlled) and 6 (severely uncontrolled). The baseline values of ACQ-5 score were defined as the ACQ-5 scores obtained on Day 1. A negative change from baseline in ACQ-5 score is a favorable outcome.
Change From Baseline in AQLQ+12 Total Score up to End of Treatment Visit
The Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ+12) was completed by the patients at the investigator's site. The AQLQ+12 is a 32-item disease specific questionnaire designed to measure functional impairments that are most important to patients with asthma. Patients were asked to recall their experiences during the previous 2 weeks and to score each of the 32 items on a 7-point scale, where 1 indicates maximal impairment and 7 indicates no impairment. Thus, higher scores indicate better asthma-related quality of life. Each item of the AQLQ+12 was equally weighted and the overall score was the mean score of all 32 items and therefore ranged between 1 and 7. The baseline values of AQLQ+12 score were defined as the AQLQ+12 scores obtained on Day 1. A positive change from baseline in AQLQ+12 score is a favorable outcome.
Percentage of Patients Requiring ≥ 7.5 mg Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Per Day Continuously for at Least 30 Days
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF) to record medication use. Daily use of oral corticosteroids (the number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject using the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The percentage of patients requiring ≥ 7.5 mg systemic corticosteroid dose in mg prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) per day continuously for at least 30 days within the on-treatment period is presented in this record.
Percentage of Patients With no Systemic Corticosteroids Use
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF) to record medication use. Daily use of oral corticosteroids (the number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject using the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The percentage of patients with no systemic corticosteroids use up to visit on Week 36 is presented in this record.
Percentage of Patients With Prescription of Biologic Therapy
As part of the flexible therapy, investigators were allowed to prescribe biologics approved for asthma from randomization visit onwards. Prescription of biologic therapy during the treatment period was recorded. The proportion of patients with prescription of biologic therapy during the on-treatment period is presented in this record.

Full Information

First Posted
August 9, 2018
Last Updated
October 7, 2021
Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03629249
Brief Title
Systemic Corticosteroids Avoidance Study in Severe Asthma Patients
Official Title
A 52-week, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled Study of Fevipiprant Once Daily Plus Standard-of-care (SoC) for Reduction of Systemic Corticosteroids (Oral and Parenteral) Use in Patients With Severe Asthma
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Company decision
Study Start Date
December 13, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 6, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
February 6, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The overall purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of fevipiprant (150 mg and 450 mg once daily), compared with placebo, as add-on to standard-of-care asthma therapy, in terms of avoidance of corticosteroid use over 52 weeks.
Detailed Description
This was a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study to determine the ability of fevipiprant (QAW039) plus standard-of-care (SoC) compared with placebo plus SoC to reduce the use of systemic corticosteroids (SCS) in patients with severe asthma. The study included: a Screening period of up to 2 weeks to assess eligibility; a Run-in period of 4 or 10 weeks to evaluate maintenance of asthma control and to collect baseline safety data. The Run-in period was 4 weeks for patients coming with high-dose ICS/LABA (inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting beta-agonist) and 10 weeks for patients switching from mid-dose to high-dose ICS/LABA as per protocol during the run-in period; a Treatment period of 52 weeks. Upon completion of the Run-in period, all patients who met eligibility criteria were randomized to 1 of 3 treatment groups (fevipiprant 150 mg or 450 mg or placebo once daily) in a ratio 1:1:1. Randomized patients were stratified according to their peripheral blood eosinophil count (< 250 cells/μl or ≥ 250 cells/μl); a Follow-up period of 2 weeks following the last dose of study drug to collect additional data for safety variables. The main purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of fevipiprant (150 mg and 450 mg once daily), compared with placebo, as add-on to GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) treatment step 4 or 5 SoC asthma therapy in terms of avoidance of SCS use over 52 weeks in patients with inadequately controlled severe asthma and high eosinophil counts (eosinophil count at Visit 1 ≥250 cells/ μl) and in the overall patient population regardless of eosinophil counts. On 16-Dec-2019 the sponsor decided to terminate study CQAW039A2323 earlier than the planned study completion. There were no safety findings with fevipiprant that contributed to this decision. The planned treatment period of 52 weeks was not completed by any patient; patients were treated for a median time of 14 weeks in each group and a maximum of up to 36 weeks.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Asthma
Keywords
Asthma, Bronchial Diseases, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Lung Diseases, Obstructive Lung Diseases, Respiratory Hypersensitivity, Hypersensitivity, Immune System Diseases, Fevipiprant, QAW039

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
604 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
QAW039 150 mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
QAW039 150 mg once daily orally
Arm Title
QAW039 450 mg
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
QAW039 450 mg once daily orally
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Placebo to QAW039 once daily orally
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo once daily
Intervention Description
Placebo to QAW039 once daily (one tablet blinded placebo to QAW039 150 mg and one tablet blinded placebo to QAW039 450 mg).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
QAW039 150 mg once daily
Other Intervention Name(s)
fevipiprant 150 mg
Intervention Description
QAW039 150 mg once daily (one tablet of blinded QAW039 150 mg to be given together with one tablet blinded placebo to QAW039 450 mg)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
QAW039 450 mg once daily
Other Intervention Name(s)
fevipiprant 450 mg
Intervention Description
QAW039 450 mg once daily (one tablet of blinded QAW039 450 mg to be given together with one tablet blinded placebo to QAW039 150 mg)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Total Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Over 52 Weeks in the Overall Population
Description
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF). Daily use of oral corticosteroids (number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject in the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The total systemic corticosteroids (SCS) dose data was aggregated into monthly data for analysis. For the patients discontinuing treatment early, the total SCS dose for 52 weeks was obtained as annualized SCS dose. For example if patient took 120 mg for 3 months then for 12 months patient will be taking 120*12/3=480mg total SCS dose. The mean values over 52 weeks in the overall patient population regardless of peripheral blood eosinophil counts are reported here.
Time Frame
52 weeks
Title
Total Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Over 52 Weeks in the Subpopulation of Patients With High Eosinophil Count (≥ 250 Cells/µl)
Description
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF). Daily use of oral corticosteroids (number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject in the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The total systemic corticosteroids (SCS) dose data was aggregated into monthly data for analysis. For the patients discontinuing treatment early, the total SCS dose for 52 weeks was obtained as annualized SCS dose. For example if patient took 120 mg for 3 months then for 12 months patient will be taking 120*12/3=480mg total SCS dose. The mean values over 52 weeks in the subpopulation of patients with high peripheral blood eosinophil count at baseline are reported here.
Time Frame
52 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change From Baseline in Daytime Symptom Scores
Description
All participants were provided with an electronic diary (eDiary/ePEF) to record asthma symptom twice per day. Daytime asthma symptoms were assessed before bed and nighttime asthma symptoms on awakening. The daytime asthma symptom score included 4 questions with a range of response categories for each question from 0 to 6 (0 = totally controlled; 6 = extremely poorly controlled). The questions were equally weighted and the overall score (from 0 to 6) was calculated as the average of the 4 questions with higher values indicating more asthma symptoms. Mean values of daytime asthma symptom scores were calculated over 4-week intervals during the treatment period. The baseline values of daytime asthma symptoms scores were defined as the average score during the run-in period. A negative change from baseline in daytime asthma symptom score is a favorable outcome.
Time Frame
Baseline, up to Week 29-32
Title
Change From Baseline in Nighttime Symptom Scores
Description
All participants were provided with an electronic diary (eDiary/ePEF) to record asthma symptom twice per day. Daytime asthma symptoms were assessed before bed and nighttime asthma symptoms on awakening. The nighttime asthma symptom score included 1 question with a range of response categories from 0 to 3 (0 = no awakening with asthma symptoms; 3 = awake all night). Mean values of nighttime asthma symptom scores were calculated over 4-week intervals during the treatment period. The baseline values of nighttime asthma symptoms scores were defined as the average score during the run-in period. A negative change from baseline in nighttime asthma symptom score is a favorable outcome.
Time Frame
Baseline, up to Week 29-32
Title
Change From Baseline in ACQ-5 Total Score up to End of Treatment Visit
Description
The Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ-5) was completed by the patients at the investigator's site. Patients were asked to recall how their asthma had been during the previous week and to respond to the symptom questions on a 7-point scale (0=no impairment, 6=maximum impairment). The questions were equally weighted and the ACQ-5 score was the mean of the 5 questions and therefore between 0 (totally controlled) and 6 (severely uncontrolled). The baseline values of ACQ-5 score were defined as the ACQ-5 scores obtained on Day 1. A negative change from baseline in ACQ-5 score is a favorable outcome.
Time Frame
Baseline, up to Week 28
Title
Change From Baseline in AQLQ+12 Total Score up to End of Treatment Visit
Description
The Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ+12) was completed by the patients at the investigator's site. The AQLQ+12 is a 32-item disease specific questionnaire designed to measure functional impairments that are most important to patients with asthma. Patients were asked to recall their experiences during the previous 2 weeks and to score each of the 32 items on a 7-point scale, where 1 indicates maximal impairment and 7 indicates no impairment. Thus, higher scores indicate better asthma-related quality of life. Each item of the AQLQ+12 was equally weighted and the overall score was the mean score of all 32 items and therefore ranged between 1 and 7. The baseline values of AQLQ+12 score were defined as the AQLQ+12 scores obtained on Day 1. A positive change from baseline in AQLQ+12 score is a favorable outcome.
Time Frame
Baseline, up to Week 28
Title
Percentage of Patients Requiring ≥ 7.5 mg Systemic Corticosteroid Dose in mg Prednisone/Prednisolone or Equivalent Per Day Continuously for at Least 30 Days
Description
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF) to record medication use. Daily use of oral corticosteroids (the number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject using the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The percentage of patients requiring ≥ 7.5 mg systemic corticosteroid dose in mg prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) per day continuously for at least 30 days within the on-treatment period is presented in this record.
Time Frame
Up to 36 weeks
Title
Percentage of Patients With no Systemic Corticosteroids Use
Description
All participants were provided with prednisone/prednisolone (or equivalent) tablets that could be used according to the asthma plan along with an electronic diary (e-Diary/ePEF) to record medication use. Daily use of oral corticosteroids (the number of tablets taken in the previous 12 hours) was recorded once in the morning and once in the evening by the subject using the eDiary/PEF device. In case of use of injectable corticosteroids during certain circumstances (eg. hospitalization) the data was collected on the eCRF (electronic case report form). The percentage of patients with no systemic corticosteroids use up to visit on Week 36 is presented in this record.
Time Frame
Week 36
Title
Percentage of Patients With Prescription of Biologic Therapy
Description
As part of the flexible therapy, investigators were allowed to prescribe biologics approved for asthma from randomization visit onwards. Prescription of biologic therapy during the treatment period was recorded. The proportion of patients with prescription of biologic therapy during the on-treatment period is presented in this record.
Time Frame
Up to 36 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
84 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of asthma for a period of at least 3 months prior to Screening Visit with current asthma severity step 4 or 5 (GINA 2018) Currently on treatment with medium or high dose ICS/LABA +/- other controller (i.e.long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) etc. as per GINA) for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to Screening Visit At screening, patients with FEV1 of ≤80% of the predicted normal value for the patient, after withholding bronchodilators at Screening Visit and beginning of Run-In Visit An increase of ≥12% and ≥200 ml in FEV1 approximately 10 to 15 minutes after administration of 400 mcg of salbutamol/albuterol prior to randomization (documented historical reversibility was accepted). Demonstration of inadequate control of asthma based on an ACQ-5 score ≥1.5 at Screening Visit and Treatment Day 1 Visit Documented history of at least 1 asthma exacerbation within 1 year prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: Asthma exacerbation, within 6 weeks prior to enrollment (screening) that required SCS, hospitalization, or emergency room visit Chronic/maintenance use of oral corticosteroids (OCS) for asthma (total OCS use days greater than 6 months; continuously or intermittently) within the last year Prior use of biologics that has potential to interfere/ affect asthma disease progression, in the previous 6 months from run-in period. Any contraindications of SCS use e.g. diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma, or any other as defined by the treating physician Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women Use of other investigational drugs within 5 half-lives of enrollment, or [within 30 days], whichever is longer
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
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Newport Beach
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California
ZIP/Postal Code
92663
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United States
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Novartis Investigative Site
City
Westminster
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92683
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Winter Park
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32789
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bangor
State/Province
Maine
ZIP/Postal Code
04401
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Waldorf
State/Province
Maryland
ZIP/Postal Code
20602
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bronx
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10459
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Boerne
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
78006
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75230
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
McKinney
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75069
Country
United States
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Caba
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1122AAK
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Caba
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1424BSF
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Florida
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
B1602DQD
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mar del Plata
State/Province
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
7600
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Rosario
State/Province
Santa Fe
ZIP/Postal Code
S2000DBS
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Miguel de Tucuman
State/Province
Tucuman
ZIP/Postal Code
4000
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Miguel de Tucuman
State/Province
Tucuman
ZIP/Postal Code
T4000IFL
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
1428
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Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
1900
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1012AAR
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1125ABE
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Buenos Aires
ZIP/Postal Code
C1440BRR
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Caba
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cordoba
ZIP/Postal Code
X5003DCE
Country
Argentina
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Erpent
ZIP/Postal Code
5100
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lebbeke
ZIP/Postal Code
9280
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Liege
ZIP/Postal Code
4000
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mechelen
ZIP/Postal Code
2800
Country
Belgium
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Vidin
State/Province
BGR
ZIP/Postal Code
3703
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pleven
ZIP/Postal Code
5800
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Sofia
ZIP/Postal Code
1407
Country
Bulgaria
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santiago
State/Province
Region Metropolitana
ZIP/Postal Code
7500692
Country
Chile
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Curico
State/Province
VII Region Del Maule
ZIP/Postal Code
3341643
Country
Chile
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Zipaquira
State/Province
Cundinamarca
ZIP/Postal Code
250252
Country
Colombia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bogota
ZIP/Postal Code
110221
Country
Colombia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bogota
ZIP/Postal Code
110231
Country
Colombia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bucaramanga
Country
Colombia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Beroun
State/Province
Czech Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
266 01
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Praha 4
State/Province
Czech Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
140 46
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Teplice
State/Province
Czech Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
415 01
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Teplice
State/Province
CZE
ZIP/Postal Code
415 01
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Jindrichuv Hradec
ZIP/Postal Code
377 01
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lovosice
ZIP/Postal Code
41002
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Varnsdorf
ZIP/Postal Code
40747
Country
Czechia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Montpellier cedex 5
State/Province
Herault
ZIP/Postal Code
34059
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lyon cedex 04
State/Province
Rhone
ZIP/Postal Code
69317
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Grenoble Cedex 9
ZIP/Postal Code
38043
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pessac Cedex
ZIP/Postal Code
33604
Country
France
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Koblenz
State/Province
NRW
ZIP/Postal Code
56068
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
10119
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
10717
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
10969
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
12159
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
12203
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
13187
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Darmstadt
ZIP/Postal Code
64283
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Frankfurt
ZIP/Postal Code
60389
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Frankfurt
ZIP/Postal Code
60596
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
20354
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hamburg
ZIP/Postal Code
22299
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hannover
ZIP/Postal Code
30173
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Landsberg
ZIP/Postal Code
86899
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Leipzig
ZIP/Postal Code
04103
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Leipzig
ZIP/Postal Code
04275
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Leipzig
ZIP/Postal Code
04357
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mainz
ZIP/Postal Code
55131
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Marburg
ZIP/Postal Code
35037
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Witten
ZIP/Postal Code
58452
Country
Germany
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Athens
State/Province
GR
ZIP/Postal Code
115 25
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Athens
State/Province
GR
ZIP/Postal Code
115 27
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Thessaloniki
State/Province
GR
ZIP/Postal Code
564 29
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Thessaloniki
State/Province
GR
ZIP/Postal Code
570 10
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Heraklion Crete
ZIP/Postal Code
711 10
Country
Greece
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Gyor
State/Province
HUN
ZIP/Postal Code
9024
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hajdunanas
State/Province
HUN
ZIP/Postal Code
4080
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Kapuvár
State/Province
HUN
ZIP/Postal Code
9330
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Puspokladany
State/Province
HUN
ZIP/Postal Code
4150
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Szazhalombatta
State/Province
HUN
ZIP/Postal Code
2440
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Balassagyarmat
ZIP/Postal Code
2660
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Godollo
ZIP/Postal Code
2100
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Nyiregyhaza
ZIP/Postal Code
H-4400
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Pecs
ZIP/Postal Code
7635
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Szeged
ZIP/Postal Code
6722
Country
Hungary
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
San Isidro
State/Province
Lima
ZIP/Postal Code
27
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cusco
ZIP/Postal Code
84
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lima
ZIP/Postal Code
1
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Piura
Country
Peru
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Lipa City
State/Province
Batangas
ZIP/Postal Code
4217
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Iloilo city
State/Province
Iloilo
ZIP/Postal Code
5000
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Iloilo City
ZIP/Postal Code
5000
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Iloilo
ZIP/Postal Code
5000
Country
Philippines
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Barnaul
ZIP/Postal Code
656045
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
115478
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
115682
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Moscow
ZIP/Postal Code
125993
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Petrozavodsk
ZIP/Postal Code
185019
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saint Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
198260
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saint-Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
196143
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Saratov
ZIP/Postal Code
410012
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
St Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
193312
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
St Petersburg
ZIP/Postal Code
194325
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Stavropol
ZIP/Postal Code
355000
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Volgograd
ZIP/Postal Code
400120
Country
Russian Federation
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bardejov
State/Province
Slovak Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
085 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Humenne
State/Province
Slovak Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
066 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Levice
State/Province
Slovak Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
934 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Spisska Nova Ves
State/Province
Slovak Republic
ZIP/Postal Code
052 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Zilina
ZIP/Postal Code
010 01
Country
Slovakia
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Berea
State/Province
Durban
ZIP/Postal Code
4001
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Cape Town
ZIP/Postal Code
7925
Country
South Africa
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Marbella
State/Province
Andalucia
ZIP/Postal Code
29603
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Badalona
State/Province
Catalunya
ZIP/Postal Code
08916
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Madrid
ZIP/Postal Code
28006
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Santiago de Compostela
ZIP/Postal Code
15706
Country
Spain
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bangkok
ZIP/Postal Code
10400
Country
Thailand
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Mersin
ZIP/Postal Code
33343
Country
Turkey
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Portsmouth
State/Province
Hants
ZIP/Postal Code
PO6 3LY
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Chertsey
State/Province
Surrey
ZIP/Postal Code
KT16 0PZ
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Bradford
State/Province
West Yorkshire
ZIP/Postal Code
BD9 6RJ
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hanoi
ZIP/Postal Code
100000
Country
Vietnam
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Hanoi
ZIP/Postal Code
10000
Country
Vietnam
Facility Name
Novartis Investigative Site
City
Ho Chi Minh
Country
Vietnam

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com.
Links:
URL
https://www.novctrd.com/ctrdweb/patientsummary/patientsummaries?patientSummaryId=727
Description
A Plain Language Trial Summary is available on novartisclinicaltrials.com

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