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A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Panobinostat in Participants With Primary Myelofibrosis

Phase II Trial of Oral Panobinostat (LBH589), a Novel Deacetylase Inhibitor (DACi) in Patients With Primary Myelofibrosis (PMF), Post Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) Myelofibrosis and Post- Polycythemia Vera (PV) Myelofibrosis

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00931762
Enrollment
35
Registered
2009-07-02
Start date
2009-08-31
Completion date
2011-08-29
Last updated
2021-07-30

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

Conditions

Post-Essential Thrombocytopenia, Post-Polycythemia Vera, Primary Myelofibrosis

Keywords

Bone marrow, Myelofibrosis, JAK2mutation, Post-Polycythemia Vera, Post-Essential Thrombocytopenia

Brief summary

This study assessed the safety and efficacy of Panobinostat as a single agent in the treatment of Primary Myelofibrosis, Post-Polycythemia Vera and Post-Essential Thrombocythemia. There were two cohorts - participants with JAK2 mutation and participants without JAK2 mutation.

Interventions

DRUGPanobinostat

Panobinostat oral capsules

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Diagnosis of myelofibrosis, either primary myelofibrosis (PMF), post- polycythemia vera (PV) or post-essential thrombocythemia (ET) myelofibrosis (MF) with international prognostic scoring system (IPSS) score of 2 (intermediate risk) or 3 (high risk) plus at least one of the following: Symptomatic spenomegaly (≥10 centimeter \[cm\] below costal margin \[BCM\]) Hemoglobin \< 10 or red cell transfusion dependent. (The presence of a janus kinase (JAK2) V617F mutation is not required for study entry). 2. Participants must meet the following laboratory criteria: * Participants can be either JAK2 V617F mutated or wild type. * Serum potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium, total calcium (corrected for serum albumin) or ionized calcium within normal limits (WNL) for the institution Note: Potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium, and/or calcium supplements maybe given to correct values that are \< lower limit of normal (LLN). Post correction values must not be deemed to be a clinically significant abnormality prior to participants being dosed. * Creatinine \< 1.5 X upper limit of normal (ULN) or calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 50 milliliter per minute (mL/min) (modification of diet in renal diseases \[MDRD\] formula). * Aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\] and alanine transaminase \[ALT\] ≤ 2.5 x ULN. * Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN. 3. Eastern cooperative oncology group (ECOG) performance status of ≤ 2. 4. Clinically euthyroid. Note: Participants are permitted to receive thyroid hormone supplements to treat underlying hypothyroidism.

Exclusion criteria

1. Prior histone deacetylases (HDAC), deacetylase (DAC), heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) inhibitors or valproic acid for the treatment of cancer. 2. Previous treatment with JAK2 inhibitors. 3. Any participant who has previously received radiation therapy to ≥ 30% of the bone marrow. 4. Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac diseases. 5. Participant with unresolved diarrhoea ≥ grade 2. 6. Participants using medications that have a relative risk of prolonging the QT interval or inducing Torsade de pointes if treatment cannot be discontinued or switched to a different medication prior to starting study drug. 7. Participants who have undergone major surgery ≤ 4 weeks prior to starting study drug or who have not recovered from side effects of surgery. 8. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding or women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) not using an effective method of birth control. WOCBP are defined as sexually mature women who have not undergone a hysterectomy or who have not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., who has had menses any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months). Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening and at baseline. 9. Male participants whose sexual partners are WOCBP not using effective birth control. 10. Participants with a prior malignancy with in the last 5 years (except for basal or squamous cell carcinoma, or in situ cancer of the cervix). 11. Participants with known positivity for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C; baseline testing for HIV and hepatitis C is not required. Other protocol-defined inclusion/

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Response (OR) Rate Per International Working Group for Myelofibrosis Research and Treatment (IWG-MRT) CriteriaUp to approximately 2 yearsOverall response (OR) = Complete remission (CR) + Partial remission (PR) + Clinical improvement (CI). CR: complete resolution of disease-related symptoms and signs with hemoglobin level 110 grams per deciliter (g/L), platelet count 100 x 10\^9/liter (L), and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1.0 x 10\^9/L, all 3 blood counts \< upper normal limit (UNL), normal leukocyte differential, and bone marrow histologic remission. PR= all of the criteria for CR except the requirement for bone marrow histologic remission. CI= minimum 20 g/L increase in hemoglobin for transfusion or becoming transfusion independent or reduction in splenomegaly ≥ 50% or 100% increase in platelet count and absolute platelet count of 50 x 10\^9/L and 100% increase in ANC of at least 0.5 x 10\^9/L.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Baseline, Cycle 6 (each cycle was of 28 days)The MF-SAF consists of seven questions about key symptoms and impact of MF. Questions were scored on a scale of 0-10, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms and greater inactivity. Questions 1-6 investigate the following symptoms: night sweats, pruritus/itching, abdominal discomfort, pain under the ribs, early satiety and bone/muscle pain. Question 7 asked participants to report levels of inactivity. Negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Change From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresBaseline, Cycles 2, and 4 (each cycle was of 28-days)The MF-SAF consists of seven questions about key symptoms and impact of MF. Questions were scored on a scale of 0-10, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms and greater inactivity. Questions 1-6 investigate the following symptoms: night sweats, pruritus/itching, abdominal discomfort, pain under the ribs, early satiety and bone/muscle pain. Question 7 asked participants to report levels of inactivity. Negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)AE: From the start of treatment up to 28 days after last study dose (up to approximately 2 years); SAE: From time of informed consent up to 4 weeks after last study dose (approximately 2 years)An adverse event is the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. SAEs was an undesirable sign, symptom or medical condition which is: life-threatening, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires hospitalizations or prolongation of hospitalizations, or is medically significant

Other

MeasureTime frame
Monthly Capsule Counts to Assess Compliance to Panobinostat TreatmentUp to approximately 2 years
To Compare the Response to Panobinostat in Patients With the JAK2 V617F Mutation to Those Without the JAK2 V617F MutationUp to approximately 2 years

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were enrolled at 9 investigative centers in the United States from 31 August 2009 to 29 August 2011.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Panobinostat
Participants received panobinostat 40 mg, capsules, orally, with or without food, three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for up to 6 treatment cycles (each cycle of 28-days) with dose adjustments possible.
35
Total35

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyAbnormal Laboratory Value (s)2
Overall StudyAdministrative Problems5
Overall StudyAdverse Event (s)11
Overall StudyDeath1
Overall StudyDisease Progression3
Overall StudySubject withdrew consent13

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPanobinostat
Age, Continuous68.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
25 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 35
other
Total, other adverse events
35 / 35
serious
Total, serious adverse events
19 / 35

Outcome results

Primary

Overall Response (OR) Rate Per International Working Group for Myelofibrosis Research and Treatment (IWG-MRT) Criteria

Overall response (OR) = Complete remission (CR) + Partial remission (PR) + Clinical improvement (CI). CR: complete resolution of disease-related symptoms and signs with hemoglobin level 110 grams per deciliter (g/L), platelet count 100 x 10\^9/liter (L), and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1.0 x 10\^9/L, all 3 blood counts \< upper normal limit (UNL), normal leukocyte differential, and bone marrow histologic remission. PR= all of the criteria for CR except the requirement for bone marrow histologic remission. CI= minimum 20 g/L increase in hemoglobin for transfusion or becoming transfusion independent or reduction in splenomegaly ≥ 50% or 100% increase in platelet count and absolute platelet count of 50 x 10\^9/L and 100% increase in ANC of at least 0.5 x 10\^9/L.

Time frame: Up to approximately 2 years

Population: FAS population included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PanobinostatOverall Response (OR) Rate Per International Working Group for Myelofibrosis Research and Treatment (IWG-MRT) Criteria2.9 percentage of participants
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores

The MF-SAF consists of seven questions about key symptoms and impact of MF. Questions were scored on a scale of 0-10, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms and greater inactivity. Questions 1-6 investigate the following symptoms: night sweats, pruritus/itching, abdominal discomfort, pain under the ribs, early satiety and bone/muscle pain. Question 7 asked participants to report levels of inactivity. Negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, Cycles 2, and 4 (each cycle was of 28-days)

Population: FAS population included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug.~All 35 participants were evaluated for this Outcome. The Number Analyzed represented in each row differs from the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed as scores that are presented are for the participants who reported the measured event at the time evaluated.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Fatigue Right now0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Fatigue Worst Past 24 Hours0.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.98
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: General Activity0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.03
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Mood0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.15
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Walking Ability-0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.86
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Normal Work0.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.87
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Relations with Other People-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.71
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Cough-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.07
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Bone Pain-1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.79
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Inactivity0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.25
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Cough-0.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.36
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Bone Pain-1.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.41
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Fatigue Usual Past 24 Hours0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.83
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Enjoyment of Life0.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.3
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Filling up quickly when you eat0.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.38
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Abdominal Pain or Discomfort-0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.64
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Inactivity0.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.45
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Night Sweats-1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.36
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: Itching-1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.89
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 2, Day 1: What is Overall Quality of Life?-0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.24
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Fatigue Right now0.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.93
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Fatigue Usual Past 24 Hours0.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.91
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Fatigue Worst Past 24 Hours1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.31
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: General Activity-0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.07
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Mood0.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.75
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Walking Ability-0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.26
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Normal Work0.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.53
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Relations with Other People-0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.2
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Enjoyment of Life0.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.62
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Filling up quickly when you eat-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.42
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Abdominal Pain or Discomfort1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.67
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Night Sweats-1.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.52
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: Itching-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale ScoresCycle 4, Day 1: What is Overall Quality of Life?-0.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6

The MF-SAF consists of seven questions about key symptoms and impact of MF. Questions were scored on a scale of 0-10, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms and greater inactivity. Questions 1-6 investigate the following symptoms: night sweats, pruritus/itching, abdominal discomfort, pain under the ribs, early satiety and bone/muscle pain. Question 7 asked participants to report levels of inactivity. Negative change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame: Baseline, Cycle 6 (each cycle was of 28 days)

Population: FAS population included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug.~All 35 participants were evaluated for this Outcome. The Number Analyzed represented in each row differs from the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed as scores that are presented are for the participants who reported the measured event at the time evaluated.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Walking Ability-3.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.66
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: What is Overall Quality of Life?-2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Fatigue Right now-1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Fatigue Usual Past 24 Hours-1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.66
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Fatigue Worst Past 24 Hours-3.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.83
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: General Activity-3.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Mood-3.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.54
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Normal Work-4.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.24
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Relations with Other People-4.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Enjoyment of Life-5.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.24
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Filling up quickly when you eat1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.41
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Abdominal pain or Discomfort0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Inactivity-0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.54
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Cough-1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Night Sweats-0.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.71
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Itching1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.12
PanobinostatChange From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form (MF-SAF) Scale Scores At Cycle 6Cycle 6, Day 1: Bone Pain-2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.71
Secondary

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

An adverse event is the appearance or worsening of any undesirable sign, symptom, or medical condition occurring after starting the study drug even if the event is not considered to be related to study drug. SAEs was an undesirable sign, symptom or medical condition which is: life-threatening, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, requires hospitalizations or prolongation of hospitalizations, or is medically significant

Time frame: AE: From the start of treatment up to 28 days after last study dose (up to approximately 2 years); SAE: From time of informed consent up to 4 weeks after last study dose (approximately 2 years)

Population: Safety set population included all participants who received at least one dose of study drug and had at least one post-baseline safety assessment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PanobinostatNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)AEs35 Participants
PanobinostatNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)SAEs19 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Monthly Capsule Counts to Assess Compliance to Panobinostat Treatment

Time frame: Up to approximately 2 years

Other Pre-specified

To Compare the Response to Panobinostat in Patients With the JAK2 V617F Mutation to Those Without the JAK2 V617F Mutation

Time frame: Up to approximately 2 years

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026