Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Conditions
Keywords
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Small lymphocytic lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Relapsed or refractory small lymphocytic lymphoma, Ibrutinib, PCI-32765, JNJ-54179060, Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, Bendamustine, Rituximab
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of Ibrutinib administered in combination with bendamustine and rituximab in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Detailed description
This is a randomized (patients will be assigned by chance to study treatments), double-blind (patients and study personnel will not know the identity of study treatments), placebo (an inactive substance that is compared with a drug to test whether the drug has a real effect in a clinical trial)-controlled study to determine the benefits and risks of combining ibrutinib with bendamustine and rituximab (BR) in patients with relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL following at least 1 line of prior systemic therapy. Approximately 580 patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either treatment arm A (placebo) or treatment arm B (ibrutinib 420 mg). Study medication will be administered orally once daily on a continuous schedule. All patients will receive BR as the background therapy plus either ibrutinib or placebo for a maximum of 6 cycles, after which treatment with ibrutinib or placebo will continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. A treatment cycle will be defined as 28 days. The study will include a screening phase, a treatment phase, and a follow-up phase. Study end is defined as when either 80% of the patients have died or 5 years after the last patient is randomized into the study, whichever occurs first. Patients in treatment arm A (placebo) who complete the treatment phase, with disease progression or (after interim analysis) meet International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (IWCLL) criteria for treatment, may crossover to ibrutinib treatment (as in treatment arm B), at the investigators discretion. This open-label, next-line treatment with ibrutinib will continue until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal from study, or until the study end, whichever occurs earlier. One interim analysis is planned for the study. Efficacy evaluations will include computed tomography scans, laboratory testing, focused physical examinations, bone marrow biopsy and aspirate, and assessment of patient-reported outcomes. In both treatment arms, samples for the development of a population-based pharmacokinetic (PK; study of what the body does to a drug) approach will be collected. Safety will be assessed throughout the study.
Interventions
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=420 , form=capsule, route=oral use. Capsule is taken once daily continuously.
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=70 mg/m2, route=intravenous use. Administered intravenously on Cycle 1, Days 2-3 and Cycles 2-6, Days 1-2.
Type=exact number, unit=mg, number=375 mg/m2 and 500 mg/m2, route=intravenous use. Administered intravenously on Cycle 1, Day 1, and Cycles 2-6, Day 1, respectively.
Form=capsule, route=oral use. Capsule is taken once daily continuously.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that meets protocol-defined criteria * Active disease meeting at least 1 of the International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 2008 criteria for requiring treatment * Measurable nodal disease by computed tomography * Relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL following at least 1 prior line of systemic therapy consisting of at least 2 cycles of a chemotherapy-containing regimen * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status score of 0 or 1 * Hematology and biochemical values within protocol-defined limits * Agrees to protocol-defined use of effective contraception * Women of childbearing potential must have negative blood or urine pregnancy test at screening
Exclusion criteria
* Recent therapeutic interventions within 3 (chemotherapy/radiotherapy) to 10 weeks (immunotherapy) * Prior treatment with ibrutinib or other Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors or prior randomization in any other clinical study evaluating ibrutinib * The presence of deletion of the short arm of chromosome 17 * Patients previously treated with a bendamustine-containing regimen who did not achieve a response or who relapsed and required treatment within 24 months of treatment with that regimen * Patients for whom the goal of therapy is tumor debulking prior to stem cell transplant * Received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant * Known central nervous system leukemia/lymphoma or Richter's transformation * Patients with uncontrolled autoimmune hemolytic anemia or autoimmune thrombocytopenia * Chronic use of corticosteroids * History of prior malignancy, except: malignancy treated with curative intent and with no known active disease present for \>=3 years before randomization; adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without evidence of disease; adequately treated cervical carcinoma in situ without evidence of disease * History of stroke or intracranial hemorrhage within 6 months prior to randomization; or clinically significant cardiovascular disease * Requires anticoagulation with warfarin or equivalent vitamin K antagonists or treatment with strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors * Known history of human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis C, or active infection with hepatitis B or C * Any uncontrolled active systemic infection or any life-threatening illness, medical condition, or organ system dysfunction which, in the investigator's opinion, could compromise the patient's safety, interfere with the absorption or metabolism of ibrutinib capsules, or put the study outcomes at undue risk * A woman who is pregnant or breast feeding, or a man who plans to father a child while enrolled in this study or within 3 months after the last dose of study drug
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progression-free Survival (PFS) | Up to 5 years | PFS was defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the date of disease progression or death, whichever was first reported. IWCLL 2008 criteria for PD: New enlarged nodes \>1.5 cm, new hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, or other new organ infiltrates, bone lesion, ascites, or pleural effusion confirmed due to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); \>=50% increase in existing lymph nodes; \>=50% increase in enlargement of liver or spleen; \>=50% increase from baseline in lymphocyte count (and to \>=5\*10\^9/L) or \>=50% increase from nadir count confirmed on \>=2 serial assessments if absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) \>=30,000 per microliter and lymphocyte doubling time is rapid, unless considered treatment-related lymphocytosis; new cytopenia (Hemoglobin b \[Hgb\] or platelets) attributable to CLL; and transformation to a more aggressive histology. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Survival (OS) | Up to 5 years | OS was defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the date of death from any cause. |
| Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)-Negative Response | Up to 5 years | MRD-negative response was defined as the percentage of participants who reach MRD negative disease status (less than 1 chronic lymphocytic leukemia \[CLL\] cell per 10,000 leukocytes) in either bone marrow or peripheral blood. All randomized participants were included in this analysis. Participants with missing MRD data were considered non-responders. |
| Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement | Up to 5 years | Sustained hematologic improvement was defined as hematological improvement that was sustained continuously for greater than or equal to (\>=) 56 days without blood transfusion or growth factors: 1) Platelet counts greater than (\>)100\* 109/liter (L) if baseline less than or equal to (\<=) 100\*109/L or increase \>= 50 percent (%) over baseline; 2) Hemoglobin \>11 gram per deciliters (g/dL) if baseline \<= 11 g/dL or increase \>= 2 g/dL over baseline. |
| Median Time to Clinically Meaningful Improvement in FACIT-Fatigue Scale | Up to 2 years | Time to improvement is defined as the time interval (months) from randomization to the first observation of improvement. FACIT-Fatigue is an instrument for use as a measure of the effect of fatigue in patients with cancer and other chronic diseases. Responses to the 13-item FACIT Fatigue Scale are reported on a 5-point categorical response scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worst score) to 52 (best score). |
| Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Shifts in Disease-Related Symptoms | From the date of randomization to disease progression (Up to 2 years) | The disease-related symptoms included fatigue, weight loss, fevers, night sweats, abdominal discomfort/splenomegaly and anorexia. |
| Number of Participants Who Received Subsequent Antineoplastic Therapy | Up to 5 years | Number of participants who received subsequent antineoplastic therapy was reported. |
| Overall Response Rate (ORR) | Up to 5 years | ORR defined as number of participants achieving a complete response (CR), complete response with incomplete marrow recovery (CRi), nodular partial response (nPR) or partial response (PR). IWCLL 2008 criteria: CR- No lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly, no constitutional symptoms, neutrophils \>1.5\*10\^9/liter (L), platelets \>100\*10\^9/L, Hgb \>11 gram per deciliter (g/dL) and absolute lymphocyte count \<4000/microliter (mcL); CRi- CR with incomplete recovery of bone marrow; nPR- participants meet criteria for CR, but the bone marrow biopsy shows B-lymphoid nodules, may represent a clonal infiltrate; PR-2 of the following when abnormal at baseline: \>=50% decrease in ALC, \>=50% decrease in sum products of up to 6 lymph nodes, \>=50% decrease in enlargement of spleen or liver; and 1 of the following: neutrophils \>1.5\*10\^9/L, Platelets \>100\*10\^9/L and Hgb\>11 g/dL or \>=50% improvement over baseline in any of these; no new enlarged nodes or new hepatosplenomegaly. |
| Change From Baseline in FACIT-Fatigue Scale at End of Treatment | Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years) | FACIT-Fatigue is an instrument for use as a measure of the effect of fatigue in patients with cancer and other chronic diseases. Responses to the 13-item FACIT Fatigue Scale are reported on a 5-point categorical response scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worst score) to 52 (best score). |
| Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score at End of Treatment | Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years) | EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score is a questionnaire to assess quality of life of cancer patients. It is composed of 30 items, multi-item measure (28 items) and 2 single-item measures. For the multiple item measure, 4-point scale is used and the score for each item range from 1 = not at all to 4 = very much. Higher scores indicate worsening. The 2 single-item measure involves question about the overall health and overall quality of life which was rated on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 = very poor to 7 = excellent. Lower scores indicate worsening. All scale and item scores were linearly transformed to be in range from 0-100. A higher score represents a higher (better) level of functioning, or a higher (worse) level of symptoms. |
| Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years) | The EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 is a 16-item disease specific module that comprises 5 domains of patient-reported health status important in CLL. There are three multi-item scales that include fatigue (2 items), treatment side effects and disease symptoms (8 items), and infection (4 items), and 2 single-item scales on social activities and future health worries. Responses are measured on a 4 point scale ranging from 1 (not at all) to 4 (very much). |
| Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Scale at End of Treatment | Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years) | The EQ-5D questionnaire is a brief, generic health-related quality of life assessment (HRQOL) that can also be used to incorporate participant preferences into health economic evaluations. The EQ-5D questionnaire assesses HRQOL in terms of degree of limitation on 5 health dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression) and as overall health using a visual analog scale with response options ranging from 0 (worst imaginable health) to 100 (best imaginable health). |
| Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score Scale at End of Treatment | Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years) | The EuroQol-5 is a five dimensional health state classification. Each dimension is assessed on a 3-point ordinal scale (1=no problems, 2=some problems, 3=extreme problems). The responses to the five EQ-5D dimensions were scored using a utility-weighted algorithm to derive an EQ-5D health status index score between 0 to 1. High score indicating a high level of utility. |
| Change From Baseline in Beta2 Microglobulin at End of Treatment (EOT) | Baseline to EOT (Up to 2 years) | Change from baseline in beta2 microglobulin at end of treatment at time of primary analysis was reported. |
Countries
Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey (Türkiye), Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Participant flow
Pre-assignment details
A total of 578 participants were enrolled in the study. Among these, 289 participants were randomized in each ibrutinib + bendamustine/rituximab (BR) treatment group and placebo+BR treatment group.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR Participants received ibrutinib 420 milligram (mg) (3 \* 140 mg capsules) orally once daily starting on Cycle 1 Day 2 for a maximum of 6 cycles (each cycle of 28 days except Cycle 1 which was of 29 days) along with BR. After 6 cycles ibrutinib alone was administered until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. | 289 |
| Placebo+BR Participants received placebo (3 capsules) orally once daily starting on Cycle 1 Day 2 for a maximum of 6 cycles (each cycle of 28 days except Cycle 1 which was of 29 days) along with BR. After 6 cycles placebo alone was administered until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. | 289 |
| Total | 578 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 | FG002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Over (Placebo to Ibrutinib) | Lost to Follow-up | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cross Over (Placebo to Ibrutinib) | Withdrawal by Subject | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Randomized Period | Lost to Follow-up | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Randomized Period | Withdrawal by Subject | 22 | 26 | 0 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Ibrutinib+BR | Placebo+BR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 63.7 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.82 | 63.3 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 | 63.5 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.56 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Hispanic or Latino | 13 Participants | 21 Participants | 34 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Not Hispanic or Latino | 256 Participants | 253 Participants | 509 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 20 Participants | 15 Participants | 35 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 Participants | 1 Participants | 2 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Asian | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Black | 8 Participants | 6 Participants | 14 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 0 Participants | 0 Participants | 0 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Other | 3 Participants | 7 Participants | 10 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Unknown or not reported | 12 Participants | 9 Participants | 21 Participants |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized White | 264 Participants | 264 Participants | 528 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment ARGENTINA | 3 Participants | 3 Participants | 6 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment BELGIUM | 14 Participants | 14 Participants | 28 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment BRAZIL | 10 Participants | 12 Participants | 22 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment CANADA | 27 Participants | 35 Participants | 62 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment COLOMBIA | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment CZECH REPUBLIC | 12 Participants | 11 Participants | 23 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment FRANCE | 16 Participants | 11 Participants | 27 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment GERMANY | 10 Participants | 11 Participants | 21 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment GREECE | 12 Participants | 5 Participants | 17 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment ISRAEL | 14 Participants | 12 Participants | 26 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment MEXICO | 1 Participants | 2 Participants | 3 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment POLAND | 19 Participants | 20 Participants | 39 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment PORTUGAL | 7 Participants | 12 Participants | 19 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment RUSSIAN FEDERATION | 50 Participants | 50 Participants | 100 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment SOUTH KOREA | 0 Participants | 1 Participants | 1 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment SPAIN | 9 Participants | 9 Participants | 18 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment SWEDEN | 2 Participants | 4 Participants | 6 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment TURKEY | 24 Participants | 27 Participants | 51 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment UKRAINE | 16 Participants | 14 Participants | 30 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment UNITED KINGDOM | 5 Participants | 9 Participants | 14 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment UNITED STATES | 38 Participants | 26 Participants | 64 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 96 Participants | 100 Participants | 196 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 193 Participants | 189 Participants | 382 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk | EG002 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 74 / 287 | 107 / 287 | 57 / 183 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 268 / 287 | 271 / 287 | 157 / 183 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 198 / 287 | 127 / 287 | 105 / 183 |
Outcome results
Progression-free Survival (PFS)
PFS was defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the date of disease progression or death, whichever was first reported. IWCLL 2008 criteria for PD: New enlarged nodes \>1.5 cm, new hepatomegaly or splenomegaly, or other new organ infiltrates, bone lesion, ascites, or pleural effusion confirmed due to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); \>=50% increase in existing lymph nodes; \>=50% increase in enlargement of liver or spleen; \>=50% increase from baseline in lymphocyte count (and to \>=5\*10\^9/L) or \>=50% increase from nadir count confirmed on \>=2 serial assessments if absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) \>=30,000 per microliter and lymphocyte doubling time is rapid, unless considered treatment-related lymphocytosis; new cytopenia (Hemoglobin b \[Hgb\] or platelets) attributable to CLL; and transformation to a more aggressive histology.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: Intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Progression-free Survival (PFS) | 65.12 Months |
| Placebo+BR | Progression-free Survival (PFS) | 14.32 Months |
Change From Baseline in Beta2 Microglobulin at End of Treatment (EOT)
Change from baseline in beta2 microglobulin at end of treatment at time of primary analysis was reported.
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (Up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in Beta2 Microglobulin at End of Treatment (EOT) | -0.46 milligram per liter (mg/L) | Standard Deviation 1.77 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in Beta2 Microglobulin at End of Treatment (EOT) | -0.23 milligram per liter (mg/L) | Standard Deviation 2.08 |
Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score at End of Treatment
EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score is a questionnaire to assess quality of life of cancer patients. It is composed of 30 items, multi-item measure (28 items) and 2 single-item measures. For the multiple item measure, 4-point scale is used and the score for each item range from 1 = not at all to 4 = very much. Higher scores indicate worsening. The 2 single-item measure involves question about the overall health and overall quality of life which was rated on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 = very poor to 7 = excellent. Lower scores indicate worsening. All scale and item scores were linearly transformed to be in range from 0-100. A higher score represents a higher (better) level of functioning, or a higher (worse) level of symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score at End of Treatment | -2.1 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 16.34 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-C30 Physical Functioning Score at End of Treatment | -4.1 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 22.52 |
Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment
The EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 is a 16-item disease specific module that comprises 5 domains of patient-reported health status important in CLL. There are three multi-item scales that include fatigue (2 items), treatment side effects and disease symptoms (8 items), and infection (4 items), and 2 single-item scales on social activities and future health worries. Responses are measured on a 4 point scale ranging from 1 (not at all) to 4 (very much).
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint. Here, 'n' signifies the number of participants analyzed for the specified symptoms.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Lost weight | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.86 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Dry mouth | 0.3 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.96 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Bruises | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.61 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Abdominal discomfort | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.81 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Temperature going up and down | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.93 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Night sweats | -0.6 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.92 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Skin problems | 0.4 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.14 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Feel ill | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.08 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Feel lethargic | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.01 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Felt slowed down | 0.3 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.8 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Limited in planning activities | 0.2 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Worried about health in the future | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.94 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Trouble with chest infections | 0.2 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.05 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Trouble with other infections | 0.7 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.07 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Repeated courses of antibiotics | 0.9 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.22 |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Worried about picking up infection | 0.3 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.96 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Worried about picking up infection | 0.2 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Lost weight | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.74 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Feel lethargic | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.91 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Dry mouth | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.85 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Trouble with chest infections | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.82 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Bruises | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.65 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Felt slowed down | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Abdominal discomfort | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.76 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Repeated courses of antibiotics | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Temperature going up and down | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.72 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Limited in planning activities | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.9 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Night sweats | -0.3 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 1.07 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Trouble with other infections | 0.1 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.86 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Skin problems | 0.3 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.96 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Worried about health in the future | 0.0 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.97 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EORTC QLQ-CLL 16 Domain Scores at End of Treatment | Feel ill | 0.2 Units on the scale | Standard Deviation 0.98 |
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score Scale at End of Treatment
The EuroQol-5 is a five dimensional health state classification. Each dimension is assessed on a 3-point ordinal scale (1=no problems, 2=some problems, 3=extreme problems). The responses to the five EQ-5D dimensions were scored using a utility-weighted algorithm to derive an EQ-5D health status index score between 0 to 1. High score indicating a high level of utility.
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score Scale at End of Treatment | 0.0 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.28 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Utility Score Scale at End of Treatment | 0.0 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 0.24 |
Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Scale at End of Treatment
The EQ-5D questionnaire is a brief, generic health-related quality of life assessment (HRQOL) that can also be used to incorporate participant preferences into health economic evaluations. The EQ-5D questionnaire assesses HRQOL in terms of degree of limitation on 5 health dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression) and as overall health using a visual analog scale with response options ranging from 0 (worst imaginable health) to 100 (best imaginable health).
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Scale at End of Treatment | -4.3 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 19.58 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) Visual Analog Scale at End of Treatment | 4.0 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 18.21 |
Change From Baseline in FACIT-Fatigue Scale at End of Treatment
FACIT-Fatigue is an instrument for use as a measure of the effect of fatigue in patients with cancer and other chronic diseases. Responses to the 13-item FACIT Fatigue Scale are reported on a 5-point categorical response scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worst score) to 52 (best score).
Time frame: Baseline to EOT (up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received. Here, 'N' (number of participants analyzed) signifies number of participants evaluable for this endpoint.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Change From Baseline in FACIT-Fatigue Scale at End of Treatment | -0.9 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 11.22 |
| Placebo+BR | Change From Baseline in FACIT-Fatigue Scale at End of Treatment | 0.0 Units on a scale | Standard Deviation 11.01 |
Median Time to Clinically Meaningful Improvement in FACIT-Fatigue Scale
Time to improvement is defined as the time interval (months) from randomization to the first observation of improvement. FACIT-Fatigue is an instrument for use as a measure of the effect of fatigue in patients with cancer and other chronic diseases. Responses to the 13-item FACIT Fatigue Scale are reported on a 5-point categorical response scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). The sum of all responses resulted in the FACIT-Fatigue score for a total possible score of 0 (worst score) to 52 (best score).
Time frame: Up to 2 years
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Median Time to Clinically Meaningful Improvement in FACIT-Fatigue Scale | 6.5 Months |
| Placebo+BR | Median Time to Clinically Meaningful Improvement in FACIT-Fatigue Scale | 4.6 Months |
Number of Participants Who Received Subsequent Antineoplastic Therapy
Number of participants who received subsequent antineoplastic therapy was reported.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: Safety analysis set included all the randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug or placebo.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Number of Participants Who Received Subsequent Antineoplastic Therapy | 52 Participants |
| Placebo+BR | Number of Participants Who Received Subsequent Antineoplastic Therapy | 61 Participants |
Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Shifts in Disease-Related Symptoms
The disease-related symptoms included fatigue, weight loss, fevers, night sweats, abdominal discomfort/splenomegaly and anorexia.
Time frame: From the date of randomization to disease progression (Up to 2 years)
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Shifts in Disease-Related Symptoms | 0 Participants |
| Placebo+BR | Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Shifts in Disease-Related Symptoms | 0 Participants |
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
ORR defined as number of participants achieving a complete response (CR), complete response with incomplete marrow recovery (CRi), nodular partial response (nPR) or partial response (PR). IWCLL 2008 criteria: CR- No lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly, no constitutional symptoms, neutrophils \>1.5\*10\^9/liter (L), platelets \>100\*10\^9/L, Hgb \>11 gram per deciliter (g/dL) and absolute lymphocyte count \<4000/microliter (mcL); CRi- CR with incomplete recovery of bone marrow; nPR- participants meet criteria for CR, but the bone marrow biopsy shows B-lymphoid nodules, may represent a clonal infiltrate; PR-2 of the following when abnormal at baseline: \>=50% decrease in ALC, \>=50% decrease in sum products of up to 6 lymph nodes, \>=50% decrease in enlargement of spleen or liver; and 1 of the following: neutrophils \>1.5\*10\^9/L, Platelets \>100\*10\^9/L and Hgb\>11 g/dL or \>=50% improvement over baseline in any of these; no new enlarged nodes or new hepatosplenomegaly.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: Intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Overall Response Rate (ORR) | 87.2 Percentage of participants |
| Placebo+BR | Overall Response Rate (ORR) | 66.1 Percentage of participants |
Overall Survival (OS)
OS was defined as the interval between the date of randomization and the date of death from any cause.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: Intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Overall Survival (OS) | NA Months |
| Placebo+BR | Overall Survival (OS) | NA Months |
Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)-Negative Response
MRD-negative response was defined as the percentage of participants who reach MRD negative disease status (less than 1 chronic lymphocytic leukemia \[CLL\] cell per 10,000 leukocytes) in either bone marrow or peripheral blood. All randomized participants were included in this analysis. Participants with missing MRD data were considered non-responders.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: Intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)-Negative Response | 28.7 Percentage of participants |
| Placebo+BR | Percentage of Participants With Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)-Negative Response | 5.9 Percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement
Sustained hematologic improvement was defined as hematological improvement that was sustained continuously for greater than or equal to (\>=) 56 days without blood transfusion or growth factors: 1) Platelet counts greater than (\>)100\* 109/liter (L) if baseline less than or equal to (\<=) 100\*109/L or increase \>= 50 percent (%) over baseline; 2) Hemoglobin \>11 gram per deciliters (g/dL) if baseline \<= 11 g/dL or increase \>= 2 g/dL over baseline.
Time frame: Up to 5 years
Population: ITT population included all participants randomized into the study regardless of treatment actually received.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib+BR | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement | Hemoglobin | 36.7 Percentage of Participants |
| Ibrutinib+BR | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement | Platelets | 30.8 Percentage of Participants |
| Placebo+BR | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement | Hemoglobin | 29.1 Percentage of Participants |
| Placebo+BR | Percentage of Participants With Sustained Hematologic Improvement | Platelets | 21.8 Percentage of Participants |