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A Study of Emicizumab Administered Subcutaneously (SC) in Pediatric Participants With Hemophilia A and Factor VIII (FVIII) Inhibitors (HAVEN 2)

Primary Purpose

Hemophilia A

Status

Completed

Phase

Phase 3

Locations

International

Study Type

Interventional

Intervention

Emicizumab

About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Hemophilia A

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - 17 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Children less than (<) 12 years of age, with allowance for participants 12 to 17 years of age who weigh <40 kilograms (kg) (Cohort A only); and participants <2 years of age will be allowed to participate only after the protocol-defined interim data review criteria are met (Cohort A only)
Diagnosis of congenital hemophilia A of any severity and documented history of high-titer inhibitor (that is [i.e.], greater than or equal to [>/=] 5 bethesda units [BU])
Requires treatment with bypassing agents
Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function

Exclusion Criteria:

Inherited or acquired bleeding disorder other than hemophilia A
Ongoing (or planning to receive during the study) immune tolerance induction (ITI) therapy or prophylaxis treatment with FVIII
Previous (in the past 12 months) or current treatment for thromboembolic disease or signs of thromboembolic disease
Other disease that may increase risk of bleeding or thrombosis
History of clinically significant hypersensitivity associated with monoclonal antibody therapy or components of the emicizumab injection
Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B or C virus
Use of systemic immunomodulators at enrollment or planned use during the study period
Planned surgery (excluding minor procedures such as tooth extraction or incision and drainage) during the study
Inability (or unwillingness by caregiver) to receive (allow receipt of) blood or blood products (or any standard-of-care treatment for a life-threatening condition)
Participants who are at high risk for thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) (e.g., have a previous medical or family history of TMA), in the investigator's judgement

Sites / Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
University of Colorado Denver, Children's Hospital
Children'S Healthcare of Atlanta
Rush Medical Center
Children's Hospital of Michigan; Pediatrics
North Shore/Long Island Jewish PRIME; Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
Oregon Health & Science Uni ; Dept of Pediatrics
Bloodworks Northwest (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center); Hemophilia
ICIC
Hopital Cardio-vasculaire Louis Pradel; Hemostase clinique
CH de Bicetre; Centre de Traitement d' Hemophilie
Groupe Hospitalier Necker Enfants Malades
Universitätsklinikum Bonn; Institut für Experimentelle Hämatologie und Transfusionsmedizin
IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico; Centro Emofilia e Trombosi "Angelo Bianchi e Bonomi"
Nagoya University Hospital
Hospital of the University of Occupational and Environmental Health,Japan
Nara Medical University Hospital
Shizuoka Children's Hospital
Ogikubo Hospital
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital; Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Center
Hospital Universitario la Paz; Servicio de Hematologia
Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio; Servicio de Hematologia
Hospital Universitario la Fe; Servicio de Hematologia
Adana Acibadem Hospital; Pediatric Hematology
Istanbul Uni Istanbul Medical Faculty
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty; Pediatrics Department
Ege University, School of Medicine; Pediatrics Department
Great Ormond street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Haemophilia Centre

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Cohort A: 1.5 mg/kg Emicizumab QW

Cohort B: 3 mg/kg Emicizumab Q2W

Cohort C: 6 mg/kg Emicizumab Q4W

Arm Description

Participants will receive emicizumab at a loading dose of 3 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) QW SC for the first 4 weeks followed by a maintenance dose of 1.5 mg/kg QW SC for a minimum of 52 weeks, or until unacceptable toxicity, discontinuation from the study due to any cause, or other criteria set forth in the protocol, whichever occurs first.

Participants will receive emicizumab at a loading dose of 3 mg/kg QW SC for the first 4 weeks followed by a maintenance dose of 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W) SC for a minimum of 52 weeks, or until unacceptable toxicity, discontinuation from the study due to any cause, or other criteria set forth in the protocol, whichever occurs first.

Participants will receive emicizumab at a loading dose of 3 mg/kg QW SC for the first 4 weeks followed by a maintenance dose of 6 mg/kg every 4 weeks (Q4W) SC for a minimum of 52 weeks, or until unacceptable toxicity, discontinuation from the study due to any cause, or other criteria set forth in the protocol, whichever occurs first.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and the first treatment thereafter and before a new bleed starts, are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of all bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in followup times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated spontaneous bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A bleed is classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "treated spontaneous bleed" is a spontaneous bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of spontaneous bleeds. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint" and with at least one of the following symptoms: increasing swelling or warmth of the skin over the joint and/or increasing pain, decreased range of motion, or difficulty using the joint compared with baseline. A "treated joint bleed" is a joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Only treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of treated joint bleeds, excluding bleeds due to surgery/procedure.

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated target joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry. A "treated target joint bleed" is a target joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and the first treatment thereafter and before a new bleed starts, are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of all bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohort A: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated spontaneous bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A bleed is classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "treated spontaneous bleed" is a spontaneous bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of spontaneous bleeds. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint" and with at least one of the following symptoms: increasing swelling or warmth of the skin over the joint and/or increasing pain, decreased range of motion, or difficulty using the joint compared with baseline. A "treated joint bleed" is a joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Only treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of treated joint bleeds, excluding bleeds due to surgery/procedure.

Cohort A: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated target joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry. A "treated target joint bleed" is a target joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The percentage of participants by categorized number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and the first treatment thereafter and before a new bleed starts, are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of All Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The percentage of participants by categorized number of all bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here. In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohort A: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Spontaneous Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The percentage of participants by categorized number of treated spontaneous bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here. A bleed is classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "treated spontaneous bleed" is a spontaneous bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of spontaneous bleeds. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Joint Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The percentage of participants by categorized number of treated joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here. A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint" and with at least one of the following symptoms: increasing swelling or warmth of the skin over the joint and/or increasing pain, decreased range of motion, or difficulty using the joint compared with baseline. A "treated joint bleed" is a joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Only treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of treated joint bleeds, excluding bleeds due to surgery/procedure.

Cohort A: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Target Joint Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The percentage of participants by categorized number of treated target joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here. A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry. A "treated target joint bleed" is a target joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Cohorts B and C: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and the first treatment thereafter and before a new bleed starts, are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohorts B and C: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of all bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohorts B and C: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated spontaneous bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A bleed is classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "treated spontaneous bleed" is a spontaneous bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of spontaneous bleeds. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohorts B and C: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint" and with at least one of the following symptoms: increasing swelling or warmth of the skin over the joint and/or increasing pain, decreased range of motion, or difficulty using the joint compared with baseline. A "treated joint bleed" is a joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Only treated bleeds that fulfilled the 72-hour rule were included in the analysis of treated joint bleeds, excluding bleeds due to surgery/procedure.

Cohorts B and C: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated target joint bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry. A "treated target joint bleed" is a target joint bleed that also fulfills the conditions of a treated bleed (see ABR for Treated Bleeds for the definition). Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohorts B and C: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Spontaneous Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of All Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Spontaneous Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Joint Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohorts B and C: Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Target Joint Bleeds Over the Efficacy Period in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of the Model-Based ABR for Treated Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the Non-Interventional Study (NIS) Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the model-based annualized bleeding rate (ABR) for treated bleeds (i.e., number of treated bleeds over efficacy period using negative binomial regression model) on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). A "treated bleed" is a bleed directly followed by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and first treatment thereafter are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of the Model-Based ABR for All Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the NIS Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the model-based annualized bleeding rate (ABR) for all bleeds (i.e., number of all bleeds over efficacy period using negative binomial regression model) on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of the Median Calculated ABR for Treated Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the NIS Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the calculated ABR for treated bleeds (annualized per participant using the following formula: ABR = [number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period] x 365.25) on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). A "treated bleed" is a bleed directly followed by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and first treatment thereafter are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of the Median Calculated ABR for All Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the NIS Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the calculated annualized bleeding rate (ABR) for all bleeds (annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = [number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period] x 365.25) on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of Treated Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the NIS Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the percentage of participants by categorized number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). A "treated bleed" is a bleed directly followed by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and first treatment thereafter are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Cohort A: Intra-Participant Comparison of Percentage of Participants by Categorized Number of All Bleeds on Study Versus Pre-Study in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age From the NIS Population

This is an intra-participant comparison of the percentage of participants by categorized number of all bleeds over the efficacy period on study versus pre-study in the NIS population who had previously participated in study BH29768 (NCT02476942). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants ≥12 Years of Age and <40 kg Body Weight

Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants ≥12 Years of Age and <40 kg Body Weight

The number of all bleeds over the efficacy period is presented as a model-based ABR that was analyzed using a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in followup times (i.e., the time that each participant stays in the study). In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants ≥12 Years of Age and <40 kg Body Weight

Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for All Bleeds in Treated Participants ≥12 Years of Age and <40 kg Body Weight

Number of Treated Bleeds Over Time in Participants With Dose Up-Titration

The number of treated bleeds over time was to be analyzed in participants whose emicizumab maintenance dose was up-titrated to 3 mg/kg QW if they had experienced suboptimal bleeding control on emicizumab at steady-state, per protocol criteria. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. A bleed and the first treatment thereafter and before a new bleed starts, are considered to be pairs, with the following exception: if multiple bleeds occur on the same calendar day, the subsequent treatment is considered to apply for each of these multiple bleeds. The 72-hour rule was implemented: two bleeds of the same type and at the same anatomical location are counted as one bleed if the second bleed occurs within 72 hours from the last treatment for the first bleed. Bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded.

Number of All Bleeds Over Time in Participants With Dose Up-Titration

The number of all bleeds over time was to be analyzed in participants whose emicizumab maintenance dose was up-titrated to 3 mg/kg QW if they had experienced suboptimal bleeding control on emicizumab at steady-state, per protocol criteria. In this outcome measure, all bleeds are included, irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. As "all bleeds" comprises both treated and non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented separately for treated and non-treated bleeds. For treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented exactly as defined for the "treated bleeds" outcome measure. For non-treated bleeds, the 72-hour rule was implemented by calculating a treatment-free period of 72 hours from the bleed itself.

Long-Term Efficacy of Emicizumab in All Cohorts: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds, All Bleeds, Treated Spontaneous Bleeds, Treated Joint Bleeds, and Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of bleeds over the efficacy period was shown as a model-based ABR that used a negative binomial regression model with efficacy period as an offset to account for the difference in follow-up times. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. "All bleeds" included bleeds irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. Bleeds are classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed occurring in a joint. A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint (≥3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry).

Long-Term Efficacy of Emicizumab in All Cohorts: Mean Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds, All Bleeds, Treated Spontaneous Bleeds, Treated Joint Bleeds, and Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. "All bleeds" included bleeds irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. Bleeds are classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint". A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry.

Long-Term Efficacy of Emicizumab in All Cohorts: Median Calculated Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds, All Bleeds, Treated Spontaneous Bleeds, Treated Joint Bleeds, and Treated Target Joint Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

The number of treated bleeds over the efficacy period is presented here as a calculated ABR that was annualized for each participant using the following formula: ABR = (number of bleeds/number of days during the efficacy period) x 365.25. A bleed is considered a "treated bleed" if it is directly followed (i.e., no intervening bleed) by a hemophilia medication reported to be a "treatment for bleed", irrespective of time between treatment and the preceding bleed. "All bleeds" included bleeds irrespective of treatment with coagulation factors, with the following exception: bleeds due to surgery/procedure are excluded. Bleeds are classified as "spontaneous" if there is no other known contributing factor such as trauma or procedure/surgery. A "joint bleed" is defined as a bleed with type reported as "joint". A "target joint bleed" is defined as a joint bleed in a target joint, which is a joint location where at least 3 bleeds have occurred over the last 24 weeks prior to study entry.

Change From Baseline Over Time in the Hemophilia-Specific Quality of Life Short Form (Haemo-QoL-SF) Questionnaire Total Score, as Completed by Treated Participants ≥8 to <12 Years of Age

The Haemo-QoL-SF is a self-reported questionnaire for children ≥8 years of age. It contains 35 items, which cover nine domains considered relevant for the children's health-related quality of life: Physical Health, Feelings, View of Yourself, Family, Friends, Other People, Sports and School, Dealing with Hemophilia, and Treatment. Items are rated with five respective response options: never, seldom, sometimes, often, and always. The Total Score is derived from the scores for all domains and ranges from 0 to 100, with a lower score reflective of better health-related quality of life.

Change From Baseline Over Time in the Haemo-QoL-SF Questionnaire Physical Health Domain Score, as Completed by Treated Participants ≥8 to <12 Years of Age

The Haemo-QoL-SF is a self-reported questionnaire for children ≥8 years of age. It contains 35 items, which cover nine domains considered relevant for the children's health-related quality of life: Physical Health, Feelings, View of Yourself, Family, Friends, Other People, Sports and School, Dealing with Hemophilia, and Treatment. The Physical Health domain assesses hemophilia-related symptoms (painful swellings and presence of joint pain) and physical functioning (pain with movement). Items are rated with five respective response options: never, seldom, sometimes, often, and always. The Physical Health domain score ranges from 0 to 100, with a lower score reflective of better physical health.

Change From Baseline Over Time in Caregiver-Reported Adapted Health-Related Quality of Life for Hemophilia Patients With Inhibitors Including Aspects of Caregiver Burden (Adapted Inhib-QoL) Questionnaire Total Score, Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Proxy assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and aspects of caregiver burden were assessed using the Adapted Inhib-QoL questionnaire, which comprises two parts with a total of 30 questions. The first part asks the caregiver for his/her opinion on the child's HRQoL and consists of two scales: Physical Health and Treatment. The second part asks the caregiver to rate how the child's situation is for them (i.e., the impact of the child's disease and treatment on the caregiver) and consists of 6 scales (5 if the child does not have siblings): General Condition, Dealing with the Inhibitor, Perceive Treatment, Family life, Siblings, Contact with Others. Items are rated with five respective response options: never, seldom, sometimes, often, and all the time. The Total Score is derived from the individual scores of all of the domains and it ranges from 0 to 100, with lower scores reflective of better HRQoL.

Change From Baseline Over Time in the Caregiver-Reported Adapted Inhib-QoL Questionnaire Physical Health Domain Score, Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Proxy assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and aspects of caregiver burden were assessed using the Adapted Inhib-QoL questionnaire, which comprises two parts with a total of 30 questions. The first part asks the caregiver for his/her opinion on the child's HRQoL (proxy HRQoL) and consists of two scales: Physical Health and Treatment. The second part asks the caregiver to rate how the child's situation is for them (i.e., the impact of the child's disease and treatment on the caregiver) and consists of 6 scales (5 if the child does not have siblings): General Condition, Dealing with the Inhibitor, Perceive Treatment, Family Life, Siblings, Contact with Others. Items are rated with five respective response options: never, seldom, sometimes, often, and all the time. A total score is calculated as the sum of all of the items in the scale. The Physical Health domain score ranges from 0 to 100, with lower scores reflective of better physical health.

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event

The number of participants experiencing at least one adverse event, including all non-serious and serious adverse events, are reported.

Number of Participants With at Least One Grade ≥3 Adverse Event

The World Health Organization (WHO) toxicity grading scale was used for assessing adverse event severity. For adverse events that are not specifically listed in the WHO toxicity grading scale, a grade 3 adverse event is defined as: severe, marked limitation in activity, some assistance usually required, medical intervention or therapy required, hospitalization possible; and a grade 4 adverse event is defined as: life-threatening, extreme limitation in activity, significant assistance required, significant medical intervention or therapy required, hospitalization or hospice care probable.

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event Leading to Withdrawal From Treatment

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event of Local Injection Site Reaction

Local adverse events that occurred within 24 hours after study drug administration and, in the investigator's opinion, were judged to be related to study drug injection, were captured as an "injection-site reaction" on the Adverse Event electronic Case Report Form (eCRF). An injection-related reaction that was localized was marked as a "local injection-site reaction."

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event of Systemic Hypersensitivity, Anaphylaxis, or Anaphylactoid Reaction

Systemic hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, or anaphylactoid reactions were identified by the investigator using Sampson's criteria, as defined in the protocol. At the primary completion date, one participant had reported two non-serious adverse events (cough and abdominal pain) that were identified as a potential case based on a Standardised MedDRA Queries (SMQ) search for Sampson's criteria. However, after medical review of the case, it was confirmed that this case was not indicative of a systemic hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, or anaphylactoid reaction.

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event of Thromboembolic Event

Number of Participants With at Least One Adverse Event of Thrombotic Microangiopathy

Number of Participants Testing Negative or Positive for the Presence of Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADAs), Including Neutralizing ADAs, During the Study

'Total ADA Negative' is the sum of all subjects who tested negative for ADA in the 2 following categories: 'ADA Negative', those who are pre-dose ADA negative or are missing pre-dose ADA data and who have all negative post-dose ADA results; and 'ADA Negative (Treatment Unaffected)', a subset who are pre-dose ADA positive but do not have a ≥4-fold increase in post-dose ADA levels compared to baseline measurement. 'Total ADA Positive' is the sum of all subjects who tested positive for ADA in the 2 following categories: 'ADA Positive (Treatment Boosted)', those who are pre-dose ADA positive and have a ≥4-fold increase in post-dose ADA levels compared to baseline measurement; and 'ADA Positive (Treatment Induced)', those who are pre-dose ADA negative or missing data and who have at least one post-dose ADA positive sample. ADA-positive samples were further analyzed for neutralizing capacity using a modified FVIII chromogenic assay; if also positive, they were considered neutralizing ADAs.

Number of Participants by Hematology Parameter Laboratory Test Results as a Shift From Baseline to Highest WHO Grade Post-Baseline

The World Health Organization (WHO) toxicity grading scale was used for determining the severity of laboratory abnormalities (i.e., test results outside of the reference range) for hematology parameters; Grade 0 is normal and Grades 1 to 4 represent worsening levels of the parameter outside of the normal range in the specified direction of the abnormality (high and low are above and below the range, respectively). Not every laboratory abnormality qualified as an adverse event (AE). A laboratory test result was reported as an AE if it met any of the following criteria: was accompanied by clinical symptoms; resulted in a change in study treatment; resulted in a medical intervention or a change in concomitant therapy; or was clinically significant in the investigator's judgment. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to first receipt of study drug. Abs = absolute count

Number of Participants by Chemistry Parameter Laboratory Test Results as a Shift From Baseline to Highest WHO Grade Post-Baseline

The World Health Organization (WHO) toxicity grading scale was used for determining the severity of laboratory abnormalities (i.e., test results outside of the reference range) for chemistry parameters; Grade 0 is normal and Grades 1 to 4 represent worsening levels of the parameter outside of the normal range in the specified direction of the abnormality (high and low are above and below the range, respectively). Not every laboratory abnormality qualified as an adverse event (AE). A laboratory test result was reported as an AE if it met any of the following criteria: was accompanied by clinical symptoms; resulted in a change in study treatment; resulted in a medical intervention or a change in concomitant therapy; or was clinically significant in the investigator's judgment. Baseline was defined as the last available assessment prior to first receipt of study drug. SGOT/AST = aspartate aminotransferase; SGPT/ALT = alanine aminotransferase

Plasma Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of Emicizumab

Pre-dose (trough) plasma concentrations of emicizumab were analyzed using a validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The lower limit of quantitation was 0.1 micrograms per milliliter (μg/mL).

Full Information

NCT ID

NCT02795767

First Posted

June 7, 2016

Last Updated

May 7, 2021

Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Collaborators

Chugai Pharmaceutical

1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number

NCT02795767

Brief Title

A Study of Emicizumab Administered Subcutaneously (SC) in Pediatric Participants With Hemophilia A and Factor VIII (FVIII) Inhibitors

Acronym

HAVEN 2

Official Title

A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase III Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneous Administration of Emicizumab in Hemophilia A Pediatric Patients With Inhibitors

Study Type

Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date

May 2021

Overall Recruitment Status

Completed

Study Start Date

July 22, 2016 (Actual)

Primary Completion Date

April 30, 2018 (Actual)

Study Completion Date

November 11, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title

Sponsor

Name of the Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Collaborators

Chugai Pharmaceutical

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product

Data Monitoring Committee

Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary

This non-randomized, multicenter, open-label, Phase III clinical study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of emicizumab administered subcutaneously initially once weekly (QW) in pediatric participants with hemophilia A with FVIII inhibitors. This study will open two additional non-randomized cohorts to investigate once every 2 weeks (Q2W) and once every 4 weeks (Q4W) regimens in pediatric participants.

6. Conditions and Keywords

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

Hemophilia A

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose

Treatment

Study Phase

Phase 3

Interventional Study Model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

None (Open Label)

Allocation

Non-Randomized

Enrollment

88 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title

Cohort A: 1.5 mg/kg Emicizumab QW

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

Arm Title

Cohort B: 3 mg/kg Emicizumab Q2W

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

Arm Title

Cohort C: 6 mg/kg Emicizumab Q4W

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Description

Intervention Type

Drug

Intervention Name(s)

Emicizumab

Other Intervention Name(s)

Hemlibra, RO5534262, RG6013, ACE910

Intervention Description

Emicizumab will be administered as per the schedule specified in the respective arm.

Primary Outcome Measure Information:

Title

Cohort A: Model-Based Annualized Bleed Rate (ABR) for Treated Bleeds in Treated Participants <12 Years of Age

Description

Time Frame