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Comparative Trial to Investigate the Dose-Response of 4 Different Dose Levels of Minirin Melt and Placebo

A Multi-centre, Double-blind, Randomised, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Comparative Trial to Investigate the Dose-Response of 4 Different Dose Levels of Minirin Melt and Placebo in Water-loaded Male and Female Japanese Nocturia Patients (Single Dose), and to Study the Efficacy of 4 Different Dose Levels of Minirin Melt and Placebo After 28 Days of Dosing (Multiple Doses)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01184859
Acronym
NOC
Enrollment
116
Registered
2010-08-19
Start date
2010-07-31
Completion date
2011-04-30
Last updated
2012-05-25

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

Conditions

Nocturia

Keywords

nocturia, bladder function

Brief summary

This is a multi-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group comparative trial to be conducted in nocturia patients. The trial is designed to characterize the dose-response relationship of Minirin (desmopressin) Melt in order to establish correct dose recommendations in the target patient population. In particular, the trial is designed to link the duration of action to the clinical endpoint. Furthermore, the trial is designed to describe the safety of four different dose levels of desmopressin.

Interventions

DRUGDesmopressin

Desmopressin oral lyophilisate melt tablet, in either the 10, 25, 50, or 100 μg dosage, for sublingual administration

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo melt tablet for sublingual administration

Sponsors

Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Given written informed consent prior to any trial-related activity is performed * Aged 55-75 years * Mean number of nocturnal voids of at least two per night * Reached post-menopause (applicable to females only)

Exclusion criteria

* Evidence of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO); or a urine flow of less than 5 mL/s (applicable to males only) * A surgical treatment for BOO or prostatic hyperplasia within the past 6 months (applicable to males only) * Showing symptoms of any of the following diseases and having a mean number of nocturnal voids exceeding four per night: Benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, severe stress urinary incontinence * Psychosomatic or habitual polydipsia * Urinary retention; or a post void residual volume in excess of 150 mL * A history or complication of urologic malignancy (e.g. bladder cancer or prostate cancer) * Complication of genito-urinary pathology (e.g. infection, stone, or neoplasia) * Complication of neurogenic detrusor activity * Complication or suspicion of heart failure * Uncontrolled hypertension * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Complication of hepatobiliary disease * Abnormal serum creatinine level * Complication of hyponatraemia, or serum sodium level \<135 mEq/L * Central or nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (CDI or NDI) * Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) * Obstructive sleep apnea * Alcohol dependency or drug abuse * A job or lifestyle that may interfere with regular night-time sleep * Previous desmopressin treatment * Treatment with another investigational product within the past 3 months * A need for treatment with a prohibited concomitant drug for a complication or other problem * A mental condition, the lack of decision-making ability, dementia or a speech handicap * Any other reason that the Investigator believes inappropriate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Duration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 1Day 1Participants were water-loaded to suppress the endogenous release of vasopressin, thus all antidiuretic activity was generated by desmopressin only. Water-loading was initiated 2 hours before dosing on Day 1. Urine volume was registered and samples for osmolality check were collected every 30 minutes as long as there was an antidiuretic action defined as a urine production \<0.12 mL/kg/min. The hydration should have lasted until end of action, defined as when the urine production returned to \>0.12 mL/kg/min, but no longer than 12 hours.
Change From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 23 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average number of nocturnal voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/MinDay 1Urine volume was registered and samples for osmolality check were collected every 30 minutes as long as there was an antidiuretic action defined as a urine production \<0.12 mL/kg/min. The hydration due to water-loading should have lasted until end of action, defined as when the urine production returned to \>0.12 mL/kg/min, but no longer than 12 hours.
Change From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 23 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Duration of first period of undisturbed sleep is defined as the length of time from initial sleep to first awakening. Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average length of first period of undisturbed sleep of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Total sleep time is defined as the time spent asleep from initial sleep to final awakening. Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average of the total time asleep of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Number of daytime voids was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average number of daytime voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Number of voids in 24 hours was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average number of 24-hour voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Nocturnal urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average nocturnal urine volume of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Area Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)Day 1Area under the urine osmolality curve, from dose administration to end of action (AUCosm).
Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Twenty-four hour urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. Urine volume per body weight was calculated. The average 24-hour urine volume per kg of body weight of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Nocturnal polyuria index is defined as a proportion of nocturnal urine volume to the 24-hour urine volume. Urine volume and time of day of those voids was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average nocturnal polyuria index of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Change From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Approximately Day 4 (start of period 2) and Day 32N-QoL assesses the impact of nocturia on quality of life (QoL) and treatment outcomes. N-QoL is a self-administered questionnaire with 13 items using scales of 0 = no negative impact to QoL to the upper number = signficant negative impact to QoL. The sleep/energy domain consists of 7 questions with a scale of 0 to 28. The bother/concern domain consists of 5 questions for a scale of 0 to 20. The 13th question is an overall assessment scored from 0 to 10. The Total Score includes all 13 questions with a scale of 0 (no negative impact to QoL) to 58 (significant negative impact to QoL).
Change From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32Approximately Day 4 (start of period 2) and Day 32The Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is comprised of Questions 2-9 with a total scale of 0 (no difficulty sleeping) to 21 (severe difficulty). The change in Global Score is Global Score at the end of period 2 (day 32) - Global Score at the start of Period 2 (day 4). A negative change indicates an improvement in quality of life.
Participant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)Days 4- 32Serum sodium levels were monitored throughout the trial as part of the clinical chemistry panel. If the value was ≤125 mEq/L, the participant was to be withdrawn from the trial and treatment stopped immediately. This outcome reports participants' lowest recorded serum sodium levels during the second treatment period.
Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 323 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32Twenty-four hour urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average 24-hour urine volume of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.
Area Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)Day 1Area under the urine production curve, from dose administration to end of action (AUCurine prod)

Countries

Japan

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

139 patients randomized and 116 treated. Withdrawals during the screening period were due to urine production did not meet \>0.12 mL/kg/min within 2 hours of dosing (22 patients) and violation of inclusion/exclusion criteria (1 patient).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Study period 1: single dose of placebo. Study period 2: daily doses of placebo taken before bedtime for 28 days.
23
Desmopressin 10µg
Study period 1: single dose of desmopressin 10µg. Study period 2: daily doses of desmopressin 10µg taken before bedtime for 28 days.
23
Desmopressin 25µg
Study period 1: single dose of desmopressin 25µg. Study period 2: daily doses of desmopressin 25µg taken before bedtime for 28 days.
22
Desmopressin 50µg
Study period 1: single dose of desmopressin 50µg. Study period 2: daily doses of desmopressin 50µg taken before bedtime for 28 days.
21
Desmopressin 100µg
Study period 1: single dose of desmopressin 100µg. Study period 2: daily doses of desmopressin 100µg taken before bedtime for 28 days.
24
Total113

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004
Period 1: Single DoseAdverse Event00001
Period 1: Single DoseInsufficient urine production01000
Period 1: Single DoseProtocol Violation01000
Period 2: Daily Dose for 28 DaysAdverse Event10000
Period 2: Daily Dose for 28 DaysWithdrawal by Subject00001

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalDesmopressin 100µgDesmopressin 50µgDesmopressin 25µgDesmopressin 10µg
24-Hour Urine Volume1742.32 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 344.99
1775.93 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 423.67
1785.65 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 404.67
1848.32 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 497.96
1881.67 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 399.42
1632.17 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 454.75
Age Continuous64.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.4
65.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.1
65.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6
64.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.1
65.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6
67.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6
Age, Customized
>=55 and <65 years
12 participants52 participants12 participants10 participants10 participants8 participants
Age, Customized
>=65 and <76 years
11 participants61 participants12 participants11 participants12 participants15 participants
Nocturnal Urine Volume634.78 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 210.54
616.64 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 200.13
631.78 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 175.02
635.87 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 211.53
613.06 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 182.47
568.55 mL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 227.4
Number of 24-hour Voids9.83 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.52
10.58 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.83
10.60 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6
10.95 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.12
11.15 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.79
10.41 voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.94
Number of Daytime Voids7.67 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.48
8.26 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.74
8.33 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.65
8.67 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.99
8.70 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.53
7.97 daytime voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.91
Number of Nocturnal Voids2.16 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.26
2.32 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.42
2.26 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.38
2.29 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.44
2.45 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.45
2.43 nocturnal voids
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.51
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants58 Participants12 Participants11 Participants11 Participants12 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants55 Participants12 Participants10 Participants11 Participants11 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
EG008
affected / at risk
EG009
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 231 / 251 / 224 / 227 / 243 / 231 / 234 / 221 / 220 / 23
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 230 / 250 / 220 / 220 / 240 / 230 / 230 / 220 / 220 / 23

Outcome results

Primary

Change From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2

Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average number of nocturnal voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2-0.735 nocturnal voids
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2-1.007 nocturnal voids
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2-1.282 nocturnal voids
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2-1.589 nocturnal voids
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Number of Nocturnal Voids After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2-1.624 nocturnal voids
p-value: 0.19495% CI: [-0.685, -0.141]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01595% CI: [-0.985, -0.108]ANCOVA
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-1.317, -0.391]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.00195% CI: [-1.426, -0.351]ANCOVA
Primary

Duration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 1

Participants were water-loaded to suppress the endogenous release of vasopressin, thus all antidiuretic activity was generated by desmopressin only. Water-loading was initiated 2 hours before dosing on Day 1. Urine volume was registered and samples for osmolality check were collected every 30 minutes as long as there was an antidiuretic action defined as a urine production \<0.12 mL/kg/min. The hydration should have lasted until end of action, defined as when the urine production returned to \>0.12 mL/kg/min, but no longer than 12 hours.

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboDuration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 10.00 hoursStandard Deviation 0
Desmopressin 10µgDuration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 10.09 hoursStandard Deviation 0.32
Desmopressin 25µgDuration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 12.00 hoursStandard Deviation 3.56
Desmopressin 50µgDuration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 13.45 hoursStandard Deviation 2.88
Desmopressin 100µgDuration of Action Defined as the Time With Urine Osmolality Above 200 mOsm/kg - Period 15.74 hoursStandard Deviation 2.99
p-value: 0.211t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.01t-test, 2 sided
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Area Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)

Area under the urine osmolality curve, from dose administration to end of action (AUCosm).

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboArea Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)0.00 h*mOsm/kgStandard Deviation 0
Desmopressin 10µgArea Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)24.67 h*mOsm/kgStandard Deviation 97.5
Desmopressin 25µgArea Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)852.00 h*mOsm/kgStandard Deviation 1576.1
Desmopressin 50µgArea Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)1551.01 h*mOsm/kgStandard Deviation 1501.21
Desmopressin 100µgArea Under the Urine Osmolality Curve (AUCosm)3112.53 h*mOsm/kgStandard Deviation 2131.69
Secondary

Area Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)

Area under the urine production curve, from dose administration to end of action (AUCurine prod)

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboArea Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)59.34 h*mLStandard Deviation 153.78
Desmopressin 10µgArea Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)214.24 h*mLStandard Deviation 266.86
Desmopressin 25µgArea Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)297.17 h*mLStandard Deviation 322.51
Desmopressin 50µgArea Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)522.99 h*mLStandard Deviation 283.9
Desmopressin 100µgArea Under the Urine Production Curve (AUCurine Prod)537.08 h*mLStandard Deviation 330.67
Secondary

Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32

Twenty-four hour urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. Urine volume per body weight was calculated. The average 24-hour urine volume per kg of body weight of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32-2.017 ml/kgStandard Deviation 6.205
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32-0.096 ml/kgStandard Deviation 6.814
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32-3.523 ml/kgStandard Deviation 7.621
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32-4.573 ml/kgStandard Deviation 6.183
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Production Per Body Weight at Approximately Day 32-3.058 ml/kgStandard Deviation 6.263
Secondary

Change From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32

Twenty-four hour urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average 24-hour urine volume of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-104.47 mlStandard Deviation 386.27
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-19.47 mlStandard Deviation 371.72
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-201.83 mlStandard Deviation 487.49
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-270.53 mlStandard Deviation 344.29
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in 24-Hour Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-187.25 mlStandard Deviation 369.61
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2

Duration of first period of undisturbed sleep is defined as the length of time from initial sleep to first awakening. Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average length of first period of undisturbed sleep of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 268.39 minutesStandard Deviation 93.32
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2101.85 minutesStandard Deviation 120.26
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2113.45 minutesStandard Deviation 120.22
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2190.77 minutesStandard Deviation 124.32
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Duration of First Period of Undisturbed Sleep After 28 Days of Treatment - Period 2194.25 minutesStandard Deviation 99.17
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32

N-QoL assesses the impact of nocturia on quality of life (QoL) and treatment outcomes. N-QoL is a self-administered questionnaire with 13 items using scales of 0 = no negative impact to QoL to the upper number = signficant negative impact to QoL. The sleep/energy domain consists of 7 questions with a scale of 0 to 28. The bother/concern domain consists of 5 questions for a scale of 0 to 20. The 13th question is an overall assessment scored from 0 to 10. The Total Score includes all 13 questions with a scale of 0 (no negative impact to QoL) to 58 (significant negative impact to QoL).

Time frame: Approximately Day 4 (start of period 2) and Day 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Sleep/Energy subscale7.77 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.66
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Total Score7.04 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.05
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Bother/Concern subscale6.36 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.02
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Bother/Concern subscale8.99 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.91
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Sleep/Energy subscale10.69 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.33
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Total Score9.98 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.65
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Bother/Concern subscale16.33 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.35
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Sleep/Energy subscale13.26 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.46
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Total Score14.78 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.28
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Sleep/Energy subscale12.30 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.82
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Total Score11.44 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 13
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Bother/Concern subscale10.67 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.37
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Bother/Concern subscale10.15 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Sleep/Energy subscale8.52 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.23
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Nocturia-Related Quality of Life Based on Evaluation Provided by Nocturia Quality of Life Questionnaire (N-QoL) at Approximately Day 32Total Score9.39 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.11
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32

Nocturnal polyuria index is defined as a proportion of nocturnal urine volume to the 24-hour urine volume. Urine volume and time of day of those voids was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average nocturnal polyuria index of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32-4.72 nocturnal urine volume / 24-hour urineStandard Deviation 6.75
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32-7.82 nocturnal urine volume / 24-hour urineStandard Deviation 6.65
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32-8.61 nocturnal urine volume / 24-hour urineStandard Deviation 9.28
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32-13.56 nocturnal urine volume / 24-hour urineStandard Deviation 9.72
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Polyuria Index at Approximately Day 32-16.00 nocturnal urine volume / 24-hour urineStandard Deviation 6.87
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32

Nocturnal urine volume was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average nocturnal urine volume of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-114.70 mlStandard Deviation 224.53
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-140.68 mlStandard Deviation 168.62
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-209.87 mlStandard Deviation 262.89
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-295.02 mlStandard Deviation 196.71
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Nocturnal Urine Volume at Approximately Day 32-333.22 mlStandard Deviation 154.05
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32

Number of voids in 24 hours was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average number of 24-hour voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32-0.15 voidsStandard Deviation 1.71
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32-0.47 voidsStandard Deviation 1.93
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32-1.19 voidsStandard Deviation 1.85
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32-1.33 voidsStandard Deviation 1.81
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Number of 24-hour Urine Voids at Approximately Day 32-0.96 voidsStandard Deviation 1.69
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 32

Number of daytime voids was recorded over three consecutive days per week in diaries kept by study participants. The average number of daytime voids of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to the average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 320.49 voidsStandard Deviation 1.33
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 320.68 voidsStandard Deviation 1.53
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 320.15 voidsStandard Deviation 1.66
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 320.23 voidsStandard Deviation 1.51
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Number of Daytime Voids at Approximately Day 320.63 voidsStandard Deviation 1.74
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32

The Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is comprised of Questions 2-9 with a total scale of 0 (no difficulty sleeping) to 21 (severe difficulty). The change in Global Score is Global Score at the end of period 2 (day 32) - Global Score at the start of Period 2 (day 4). A negative change indicates an improvement in quality of life.

Time frame: Approximately Day 4 (start of period 2) and Day 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32-1.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32-0.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.3
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32-1.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.2
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32-1.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.5
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Sleep Related Quality of Life Based on the Global Score of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at Approximately Day 32-1.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.8
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 32

Total sleep time is defined as the time spent asleep from initial sleep to final awakening. Records of nocturia and sleep over three consecutive days per week were kept in voiding-sleep diaries by study participants. The average of the total time asleep of the 3 days recorded in the last week of the study (between study days 25-32) was compared to average baseline readings.

Time frame: 3 days between study days -6 to 0 (Baseline), and days 25 to 32

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance. Missing values post baseline were imputed using last observation carried forward (LOCF) where at least one post baseline measurement was available at a visit before the missing observation.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 322.47 minutesStandard Deviation 49.94
Desmopressin 10µgChange From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 32-11.86 minutesStandard Deviation 48.57
Desmopressin 25µgChange From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 32-33.04 minutesStandard Deviation 116.09
Desmopressin 50µgChange From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 326.81 minutesStandard Deviation 69.04
Desmopressin 100µgChange From Baseline in Total Sleep Time at Approximately Day 3214.07 minutesStandard Deviation 54.06
Secondary

Participant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)

Serum sodium levels were monitored throughout the trial as part of the clinical chemistry panel. If the value was ≤125 mEq/L, the participant was to be withdrawn from the trial and treatment stopped immediately. This outcome reports participants' lowest recorded serum sodium levels during the second treatment period.

Time frame: Days 4- 32

Population: Safety population which included all randomised and exposed participants. Participants were analysed according to the actual treatment received.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>= 135 mEq/L23 participants
PlaceboParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)<130 mEq/L0 participants
PlaceboParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>=130 mEq/L to <135 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 10µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>=130 mEq/L to <135 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 10µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>= 135 mEq/L23 participants
Desmopressin 10µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)<130 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 25µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>=130 mEq/L to <135 mEq/L1 participants
Desmopressin 25µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>= 135 mEq/L21 participants
Desmopressin 25µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)<130 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 50µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>= 135 mEq/L21 participants
Desmopressin 50µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)<130 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 50µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>=130 mEq/L to <135 mEq/L1 participants
Desmopressin 100µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>=130 mEq/L to <135 mEq/L0 participants
Desmopressin 100µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)>= 135 mEq/L23 participants
Desmopressin 100µgParticipant Counts of Minimum Observed Serum Sodium Levels During the Second Treatment Period (Days 4-32)<130 mEq/L0 participants
Secondary

Time When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min

Urine volume was registered and samples for osmolality check were collected every 30 minutes as long as there was an antidiuretic action defined as a urine production \<0.12 mL/kg/min. The hydration due to water-loading should have lasted until end of action, defined as when the urine production returned to \>0.12 mL/kg/min, but no longer than 12 hours.

Time frame: Day 1

Population: Per protocol population, consisting of treated participants without major protocol violations and with \>=80% treatment compliance.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboTime When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min0.41 hoursStandard Deviation 1.15
Desmopressin 10µgTime When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min1.67 hoursStandard Deviation 2.16
Desmopressin 25µgTime When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min3.50 hoursStandard Deviation 4.17
Desmopressin 50µgTime When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min6.05 hoursStandard Deviation 3.56
Desmopressin 100µgTime When Urine Production <0.12 ml/kg/Min8.20 hoursStandard Deviation 2.59

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