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Romiplostim Treatment of Thrombocytopenia in Subjects With Low or Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Romiplostim Treatment of Thrombocytopenia in Subjects With Low or Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00614523
Enrollment
250
Registered
2008-02-13
Start date
2008-07-21
Completion date
2015-11-30
Last updated
2022-11-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

MDS, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Thrombocytopenia

Keywords

MDS, Low Risk MDS, Intermediate-1 Risk MDS, Thrombocytopenia

Brief summary

The Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) for study 20060198 recommended that all subjects discontinue treatment of study drug and continue to be followed for long term follow-up. Amgen adopted the DMC recommendation.

Detailed description

This is a Phase 2, multicenter, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study designed to assess the efficacy and safety of romiplostim (formerly, AMG 531) treatment in thrombocytopenic MDS patients. The study is composed of a 26-week placebo controlled test treatment period (romiplostim versus Placebo), a 4 week interim wash-out period, a 24-week placebo controlled extended treatment period, and a 4-week follow-up period followed by an End of Study (EOS) visit. During the interim wash-out period, a bone marrow biopsy will be performed in the absence of growth factor to assess changes in the marrow. In the extended treatment period, safety assessments will continue and participants will be allowed to receive any standard of care treatments for MDS. Patients will be followed for survival for an additional 60 months following the End of Study (EOS) visit.

Interventions

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo is supplied in a 5 mL single use glass vial as a sterile, white, preservative-free, lyophilized powder.

BIOLOGICALRomiplostim

Romiplostim is supplied in a 5 mL single use glass vial as a sterile, white, preservative-free, lyophilized powder.

Sponsors

Amgen
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosis of MDS using the World Health Organization (WHO) classification for myeloid neoplasms as assessed during the screening period. • Per MDS International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), low or intermediate-1 risk MDS as assessed during the screening period. • Mean of the 2 platelet counts taken within 4 weeks prior to randomization must be: - ≤ 20 x 10\^9/L, (with no individual count \>30 x 10\^9/L during the screening period), with or without history of bleeding associated with diagnosis of MDS, OR - ≤ 50 x 10\^9/L, (with no individual count \>60 x 10\^9/L during the screening period) with a history of bleeding associated with the diagnosis of MDS. • Patients must be ≥18 and ≤ 90 years of age at time of informed consent. Patients between 85 and 90 years of age must have been diagnosed with MDS ≤ 5 years from study start. • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2. • Adequate liver function, as evidenced by alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3 times laboratory normal range, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 times laboratory normal range and total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 times laboratory normal range. (Adequate liver function for patients with confirmed diagnosis of Gilbert's Disease evidenced by ALT ≤ 3 times laboratory normal range, and AST ≤ 3 times laboratory normal range.) • Serum creatinine concentration ≤ 2 mg/dl (≤176.8 μmol/L). • Bone marrow biopsy and aspirate with cytogenetics within 3 months of starting first dose of investigational product. • Written Informed Consent.

Exclusion criteria

• Have ever received any disease-modifying treatment for MDS. • Previously diagnosed with intermediate-2 or high risk MDS using the IPSS. • Prior history of leukemia, aplastic anemia, or other non-MDS related bone marrow stem cell disorder. • Prior history of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. • Persistent peripheral blood monocytosis (≥ 3 months with an absolute monocyte count \>1,000/μL) or known diagnosis of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia per French-American-British Classification System for MDS (FAB) criteria. • Prior malignancy (other than in situ cervical cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer, or in situ carcinoma) unless treated with curative intent and without evidence of disease for ≥ 3 years before randomization. • Active or uncontrolled infections. • Unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] \> class II), uncontrolled hypertension (diastolic \>100 mmHg), uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, or recent (within 1 year) myocardial infarction. • History of arterial thrombosis (eg, stroke or transient ischemic attack) within the past year. • History of venous thrombosis that currently requires anti-coagulation therapy. • Received Interleukin (IL)-11 within 4 weeks of first dose of investigational product. • Have previously received any thrombopoietic growth factor. • Receipt of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor, (G-CSF), pegylated-G-CSF, or granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) within 4 weeks of first dose of investigational product. • Planned receipt of peg-G-CSF or GM-CSF after first dose of investigational product. • Pregnant or breast feeding. • Patients of reproductive potential who are not using adequate contraceptive precautions, in the judgment of the investigator. Amgen recommends double barrier contraception is used for all applicable patients enrolled on this study. A double barrier method is defined as two methods of contraception, for example 2 actual barrier methods, or one actual barrier method and one hormonal method. • Patient has known sensitivity to any recombinant E coli-derived product (eg, Infergen®, Neupogen®, Somatropin, and Actimmune). • Previously enrolled into the 20060198 study or another romiplostim study. • Inability to comply with study procedures. • Patient currently is enrolled in or has not yet completed at least 30 days since ending other investigational device or drug study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Clinically Significant Bleeding EventsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)A clinically significant bleeding event is defined as any bleeding event of grade ≥ 2 per the modified World Health Organization (WHO) bleeding scale: • Grade 0 = no bleeding • Grade 1 = petechia or mucosal or retinal bleeding not requiring intervention • Grade 2 = melena, hematemesis, hematuria, hemoptysis • Grade 3 = bleeding required red cell transfusion • Grade 4 = retinal bleeding with visual impairment • Grade 5 = non-fatal cerebral bleeding • Grade 6 = fatal cerebral bleeding • Grade 7 = fatal non-cerebral bleeding. Bleeding events that continue for more than 7 days were counted as separate events every eighth day. Multiple events that arose from one organ system on one day were collapsed into one single event. Bleeding events with a start date between the first dose date and the last dose date of the test treatment period+7 days are included.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Annualized Rate of Overall Bleeding EventsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)The time from first dose of study drug to the last dose of 26-week test treatment period. A bleeding event is defined as any bleeding event reported during the test treatment period. Bleeding events that continue for more than 7 days are counted as separate events every eighth day. Multiple events that arose from one organ system on one day are collapsed into one single event. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = events / patient-year \* 100).
Annualized Rate of Total Platelet Transfusion UnitsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)The time from first dose of study drug to the last dose of 26-week test treatment period. A unit of platelets is defined as a single pack of pooled platelet-rich plasma comprised of 6 to 8 individual platelet concentrate packs (200 to 400 mL), a single pack of pooled buffy-coat concentrate, or 1 apheresis (single donor) concentrate. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = events / patient-years \* 100.
Number of Participants With Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P)Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)Platelet Hematologic Improvemen defined by the international working group (IWG) as: an absolute increase in platelet count of ≥ 30 x 10\^9/L for a patient starting with a platelet count of ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L or an increase in platelet count from \< 20 x 10\^9/L to ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L and by at least 100% in a patient that started with a platelet count \< 20 x 10\^9/L. To account for any possible contribution from platelet transfusions, platelet counts within 3 days following administration of platelet transfusion is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. If no platelet measurements are available on the weekly scheduled dose day, then that week is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint.
Exposure-adjusted Total Duration of Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P) in the Absence of Platelet TransfusionsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)Duration for participants who did not report HI-P during the period is 0. A platelet hematologic improvement (HI-P) is defined by an MDS International Working criteria as patients with a baseline platelet count of ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L achieving an absolute increase of ≥ 30 x 10\^9/L or increasing the platelet count to above 20 x 10\^9/L and by at least 100% in patients with a baseline of \< 20 x 10\^9/L for at least 8 consecutive weeks. To account for any possible contribution from platelet transfusions, platelet counts within 3 days following administration of platelet transfusion is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. If no platelet measurements are available on the weekly scheduled dose day, then that week is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. The durations of HI-P are cumulative if more than one incidence occurred. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-weeks = total number of weeks / patient-weeks \* 100.
Annualized Rate of Platelet Transfusion EventsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)A discrete platelet transfusion is any number of platelet transfusion administered within a 3-day period. Transfusions administered more than 3 days apart are counted as separate events. Transfusion given in the absence of any bleeding, when platelet count is \>10x10\^9/L, is not counted as a platelet transfusion event. Events with start date between the first dose date and the last dose date of the test treatment period +7 days are included. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = (events / patient-years \* 100). Patient Year = total patient years of exposure to investigational product during 26 weeks test treatment period.
Time to DeathFrom randomization to 58 weeks, the end of study visit or the closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks from the long term follow-up for those who discontinued the study early, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.Overall survival was calculated using Kaplan-Meier methods. For patients who discontinued early, additional information from the long term follow-up are added (closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks).
Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Survival at Month 12Month 12, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.Overall survival was calculated using Kaplan-Meier methods.
Annualized Rate of Patient-reported Bleeding EventsTest Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)The number of bleeding events was obtained from the thrombocytopenia symptoms (Th-symptoms) survey. Patients reported spontaneous bleeding to have occurred 0, 1 or 2, 3 or 4, 5 or 6, or 7 or more times in the past week. The lower threshold of bleeding counts is used for conservative purposes (i.e., the 3 is used for the response option of 3 or 4 times). Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = number of events / patient-year \* 100.
Number of Participants Who DiedFrom randomization to 58 weeks, the end of study visit or the closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks from the long term follow-up for those who discontinued the study early, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.

Participant flow

Recruitment details

First Subject Enrolled: 21 July 2008, Last Subject Enrolled: 16 December 2010.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Weekly subcutaneous dosing with blinded matching placebo dose level for 26 weeks during the Test Treatment Period and for 24 weeks during the Extended Treatment Period, separated by a 4-week interim washout period.
83
Romiplostim
Weekly subcutaneous dosing based on platelet count for 26 weeks during the Test Treatment Period and for 24 weeks during the Extended Treatment Period, separated by a 4-week interim washout period. Starting dose is at 750 μg, up to a maximum dose of 1000 μg, or reduced to a minimum of 250 μg.
167
Total250

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdministrative Decision2346
Overall StudyAdverse Event420
Overall StudyDeath58
Overall StudyDisease Progression08
Overall StudyIneligibility Determined12
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy911
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up01
Overall StudyOther611
Overall StudyProtocol Violation32
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1222

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalRomiplostimPlacebo
Age, Continuous67.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.8
68.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
Baseline Platelet Counts22.0 10^9/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
22.3 10^9/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
21.5 10^9/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Total Score
0
63 Participants40 Participants23 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Total Score
0.5
124 Participants86 Participants38 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Total Score
1
54 Participants34 Participants20 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Total Score
1.5
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Total Score
Missing
8 Participants6 Participants2 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
MDS associated with isolated del 5Q
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
MDS-U
28 Participants16 Participants12 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RA
11 Participants6 Participants5 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RAEB-1
33 Participants24 Participants9 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RAEB-2
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RARS
2 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RCMD
169 Participants114 Participants55 Participants
Myelodysplastic Syndromes World Health Organization Classification
RCMD-RS
6 Participants4 Participants2 Participants
Prior MDS Therapy
No
203 Participants133 Participants70 Participants
Prior MDS Therapy
Yes
47 Participants34 Participants13 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
2 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants4 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
7 Participants5 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White or Caucasian
235 Participants156 Participants79 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
102 Participants72 Participants30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
148 Participants95 Participants53 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
74 / 82146 / 168
serious
Total, serious adverse events
22 / 8267 / 168

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Clinically Significant Bleeding Events

A clinically significant bleeding event is defined as any bleeding event of grade ≥ 2 per the modified World Health Organization (WHO) bleeding scale: • Grade 0 = no bleeding • Grade 1 = petechia or mucosal or retinal bleeding not requiring intervention • Grade 2 = melena, hematemesis, hematuria, hemoptysis • Grade 3 = bleeding required red cell transfusion • Grade 4 = retinal bleeding with visual impairment • Grade 5 = non-fatal cerebral bleeding • Grade 6 = fatal cerebral bleeding • Grade 7 = fatal non-cerebral bleeding. Bleeding events that continue for more than 7 days were counted as separate events every eighth day. Multiple events that arose from one organ system on one day were collapsed into one single event. Bleeding events with a start date between the first dose date and the last dose date of the test treatment period+7 days are included.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboNumber of Clinically Significant Bleeding Events116 events
RomiplostimNumber of Clinically Significant Bleeding Events178 events
p-value: 0.1395% CI: [0.66, 1.05]Anderson-Gill model
Secondary

Annualized Rate of Overall Bleeding Events

The time from first dose of study drug to the last dose of 26-week test treatment period. A bleeding event is defined as any bleeding event reported during the test treatment period. Bleeding events that continue for more than 7 days are counted as separate events every eighth day. Multiple events that arose from one organ system on one day are collapsed into one single event. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = events / patient-year \* 100).

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboAnnualized Rate of Overall Bleeding Events3786.4 events per 100 patient-years
RomiplostimAnnualized Rate of Overall Bleeding Events3459.9 events per 100 patient-years
p-value: 0.02695% CI: [0.86, 0.99]Poisson regression model
Secondary

Annualized Rate of Patient-reported Bleeding Events

The number of bleeding events was obtained from the thrombocytopenia symptoms (Th-symptoms) survey. Patients reported spontaneous bleeding to have occurred 0, 1 or 2, 3 or 4, 5 or 6, or 7 or more times in the past week. The lower threshold of bleeding counts is used for conservative purposes (i.e., the 3 is used for the response option of 3 or 4 times). Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = number of events / patient-year \* 100.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: The Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) analysis set consists of patients in the full analysis set who also completed the baseline and at least one post-baseline assessment for any PRO measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboAnnualized Rate of Patient-reported Bleeding Events1995 events per 100 patient-years
RomiplostimAnnualized Rate of Patient-reported Bleeding Events1264 events per 100 patient-years
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.57, 0.71]Poisson regression model
Secondary

Annualized Rate of Platelet Transfusion Events

A discrete platelet transfusion is any number of platelet transfusion administered within a 3-day period. Transfusions administered more than 3 days apart are counted as separate events. Transfusion given in the absence of any bleeding, when platelet count is \>10x10\^9/L, is not counted as a platelet transfusion event. Events with start date between the first dose date and the last dose date of the test treatment period +7 days are included. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = (events / patient-years \* 100). Patient Year = total patient years of exposure to investigational product during 26 weeks test treatment period.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboAnnualized Rate of Platelet Transfusion Events1013.5 events per 100 patient-years
RomiplostimAnnualized Rate of Platelet Transfusion Events748.9 events per 100 patient-years
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.66, 0.88]Poisson regression model
Secondary

Annualized Rate of Total Platelet Transfusion Units

The time from first dose of study drug to the last dose of 26-week test treatment period. A unit of platelets is defined as a single pack of pooled platelet-rich plasma comprised of 6 to 8 individual platelet concentrate packs (200 to 400 mL), a single pack of pooled buffy-coat concentrate, or 1 apheresis (single donor) concentrate. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-years = events / patient-years \* 100.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized subjects

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboAnnualized Rate of Total Platelet Transfusion Units3120.2 units per 100 patient-years
RomiplostimAnnualized Rate of Total Platelet Transfusion Units2221.8 units per 100 patient-years
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [0.68, 0.8]Poisson Regression model
Secondary

Exposure-adjusted Total Duration of Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P) in the Absence of Platelet Transfusions

Duration for participants who did not report HI-P during the period is 0. A platelet hematologic improvement (HI-P) is defined by an MDS International Working criteria as patients with a baseline platelet count of ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L achieving an absolute increase of ≥ 30 x 10\^9/L or increasing the platelet count to above 20 x 10\^9/L and by at least 100% in patients with a baseline of \< 20 x 10\^9/L for at least 8 consecutive weeks. To account for any possible contribution from platelet transfusions, platelet counts within 3 days following administration of platelet transfusion is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. If no platelet measurements are available on the weekly scheduled dose day, then that week is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. The durations of HI-P are cumulative if more than one incidence occurred. Exposure adjusted event rate per 100 patient-weeks = total number of weeks / patient-weeks \* 100.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
PlaceboExposure-adjusted Total Duration of Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P) in the Absence of Platelet Transfusions2.57 weeks per 100 patient-weeks
RomiplostimExposure-adjusted Total Duration of Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P) in the Absence of Platelet Transfusions35.02 weeks per 100 patient-weeks
p-value: 0.03295% CI: [1.03, 1.91]Poisson regression model
Secondary

Kaplan-Meier Estimate of Survival at Month 12

Overall survival was calculated using Kaplan-Meier methods.

Time frame: Month 12, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboKaplan-Meier Estimate of Survival at Month 1278 percentage of participants
RomiplostimKaplan-Meier Estimate of Survival at Month 1283 percentage of participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Who Died

Time frame: From randomization to 58 weeks, the end of study visit or the closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks from the long term follow-up for those who discontinued the study early, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboNumber of Participants Who Died17 participants
RomiplostimNumber of Participants Who Died30 participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P)

Platelet Hematologic Improvemen defined by the international working group (IWG) as: an absolute increase in platelet count of ≥ 30 x 10\^9/L for a patient starting with a platelet count of ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L or an increase in platelet count from \< 20 x 10\^9/L to ≥ 20 x 10\^9/L and by at least 100% in a patient that started with a platelet count \< 20 x 10\^9/L. To account for any possible contribution from platelet transfusions, platelet counts within 3 days following administration of platelet transfusion is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint. If no platelet measurements are available on the weekly scheduled dose day, then that week is not counted towards the platelet hematologic improvement endpoint.

Time frame: Test Treatment Period (Weeks 1-26)

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P)3 Participants
RomiplostimNumber of Participants With Platelet Hematologic Improvement (HI-P)61 Participants
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [4.7, 51.8]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Time to Death

Overall survival was calculated using Kaplan-Meier methods. For patients who discontinued early, additional information from the long term follow-up are added (closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks).

Time frame: From randomization to 58 weeks, the end of study visit or the closest available follow-up information up to 58 weeks from the long term follow-up for those who discontinued the study early, with a data cut-off date of 20 July 2012.

Population: Full analysis set includes all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PlaceboTime to DeathNA months
RomiplostimTime to DeathNA months

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 7, 2026