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Pediatric Lupus Trial of Belimumab Plus Background Standard Therapy

A Multi-center, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Belimumab, a Human Monoclonal Anti-BLyS Antibody, Plus Standard Therapy in Pediatric Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01649765
Acronym
PLUTO
Enrollment
93
Registered
2012-07-25
Start date
2012-09-07
Completion date
2025-09-30
Last updated
2026-04-20

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Conditions

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Keywords

SLE Flare Index, SRI, belimumab, efficacy, safety, B lymphocyte, BLyS, SELENA SLEDAI, BILAG, Lupus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), PGA, Pharmacokinetics, placebo, PRINTO

Brief summary

This is a multi-center study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of belimumab intravenous (IV) in pediatric patients 5 to 17 years of age with active systemic lupus erythematosus

Detailed description

This is a multi-center study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of belimumab intravenous (IV) in pediatric patients 5 to 17 years of age with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SELENA SLEDAI score ≥ 6). The study will consist of three phases: a 52-week randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase; a long term open label continuation phase; and a long term safety follow up phase. The long term open label continuation and safety follow up periods will continue for at least 5 years and possibly up to 10 years from a subject's initial treatment with belimumab. Enrolment will be staggered by age cohorts to allow safety and PK interim analyses. Subjects will be randomized to belimumab 10mg/kg or placebo IV monthly dosing while continuing to receive background standard therapy throughout the study. An independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) will monitor the study as it progresses.

Interventions

Belimumab was administered.

OTHERPlacebo

Placebo was administered

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY
Human Genome Sciences Inc., a GSK Company
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* 5 years to 17 years of age at enrollment * Have a clinical diagnosis of SLE according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria. * Have active SLE disease (SELENA SLEDAI score ≥ 6). * Have positive anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test results. * Are on a stable SLE treatment regimen at a fixed dose for a period of at least 30 days prior to Day 0. * Females of childbearing age are willing to use appropriate contraception * Subject age appropriate assent and parent or legal guardian informed consent to participate

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant or nursing. * Have received treatment with belimumab (BENLYSTA®) at any time. (BENLYSTA® is a registered trademark of the GSK group of companies.) * Treatment with any B cell targeted therapy (for example, rituximab) or an investigational biological agent in the past year. * Have received anti-TNF therapy; Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist; IVIG; or plasmapheresis within 90 days of Day 0. * Have received high dose prednisone or equivalent (\>1.5mg/kg/day) within 60 days of baseline. * Have received intravenous (IV) cyclophosphamide within 60 days of Day 0. * Have received any new immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory agent, anti-malarial agent within 60 days of baseline. * Have severe lupus kidney disease. * Have active central nervous system (CNS) lupus. * Have had a major organ transplant. * Have significant unstable or uncontrolled acute or chronic diseases or conditions not due to SLE. * Have a planned surgical procedure. * History of malignant neoplasm within the last 5 years. * Have required management of acute or chronic infections in the past 60 days. * Have current drug or alcohol abuse or dependence. * Have a historically positive test, or test positive at screening for HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C. * Have an IgA deficiency. * Have severe laboratory abnormalities. * Have had anaphylactic reaction to X-ray contrast agents or biologic agents. * Suicidal behavior or ideation. * Children in Care(CiC): a child who has been placed under the control or protection of an agency, organisation, institution or entity by the courts, the government or a government body, acting in accordance with powers conferred on them by law or regulation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With SLE Responder Index (SRI) Response at Week 52Week 52SRI response is defined as \>=4 point reduction, from Baseline in safety of estrogen in lupus national assessment (SELENA) systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) score, no worsening (increase of \<0.30 points from Baseline) in physician's global assessment (PGA) and no new British Isles Lupus Assessment Group of SLE clinics (BILAG) A organ domain score or 2 new BILAG B organ domain scores compared with Baseline. Analysis was performed using a logistic regression model for the comparison between belimumab and placebo with covariates treatment group, Baseline SELENA SLEDAI score (\<=12 vs. \>=13). Percentage of participants with SRI response at Week 52 of Part A were reported. Intent-to-Treat Population comprised of all participants who were randomized and treated with at least one dose of study agent in Part A. One participant had missing data at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2Week 52Percentage of participants meeting PRINTO/ACR Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation criteria for improvement in juvenile SLE using two different PRINTO/ACR Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation definitions of improvement that is Definition 1: At least 50% improvement in any 2 of 5 endpoints below and no more than 1 of the remaining worsening by more than 30% and Definition 2: At least 30% improvement in 3 of 5 endpoints below and no more than 1 of the remaining worsening more than 30%. Endpoints were: 1. Percent change in Parent's Global Assessment (ParentGA) at Week 52, 2. Percent change in PGA at Week 52, 3. Percent change in SELENA SLEDAI score at Week 52, 4. Percent change in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) physical functioning domain at Week 52, 5. Percent change in 24 hour proteinuria at Week 52 (gram/24hour equivalent by spot urine protein to creatinine ratio).
Percent Change From Baseline in ParentGA at Week 52Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52ParentGA assesses the participant's overall well-being at the moment rated on a 21-numbered circle visual analog scale (VAS; 0 - very well, 10 - very poorly). Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) was used. Eight participants had a score of zero at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.
Percent Change From Baseline in PGA at Week 52Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52The PGA is a 10 centimeter (cm) visual analogue scale (VAS), anchored at 0 (none) and 3 (severe), designed for the physician to indicate the participant's overall disease activity at a particular visit as part of the validated SELENA SLEDAI index. Primary investigator or a subinvestigator scored the PGA for the participant, and same person evaluated the participant each time. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. LOCF was used.
Percent Change From Baseline in SELENA SLEDAI at Week 52Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52The SELENA SLEDAI score is a weighted index for assessing SLE disease activity in which signs and symptoms, laboratory tests and physician's assessment for each of 9 organ system were given a weighted score and summed if present at the time of the visit or in the preceding 10 days. A SELENA SLEDAI score of 0 would suggest no lupus activity; while a score of 105 is the maximum calculable if all items were scored as being present from active lupus. A decrease of 4 points or more equates to a clinically meaningful improvement. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. One participant had missing data at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.
Percent Change From Baseline in PedsQL Physical Functioning Domain Score at Week 52Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52The PedsQL is a generic quality of life scale validated for the pediatric population which consists of 23 items, encompassing 4 health domains: Physical Functioning (8 items), Emotional Functioning (5 items), Social Functioning (5 items), and School Functioning (5 items). From the raw scores of the 23 items, a total summary score and individual domain scores can be calculated. The total and domain scores are each transformed on a 0 to 100 score with higher scores indicating higher quality of life. For Physical Functioning Domain scale, score was from 0 to 100 where, 0 indicates lower quality of life and 100 indicates greater quality of life. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline Value X 100. LOCF was used.
Percent Change From Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 52Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52Percent change from Baseline in proteinuria was calculated. The percent change from baseline to Week 52 in 24 hour proteinuria was analyzed using summary statistics and 95% confidence intervals, without any adjustment for covariates. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline Value X 100. LOCF was used.
Percentage of Participants With a Sustained SRI ResponseUp to 52 weeksSustained SRI response was defined as having a response on the primary efficacy endpoint at Weeks 44, 48, and 52. Data for percentage of participants with a sustained SRI response was presented. Drop Outs and Treatment Failures were considered Non-Responders. Only those participants with data available at specific time point were analyzed.
Percentage of Participants With a Sustained ParentGA ResponseUp to 52 weeksSustained ParentGA response was defined as having \>0.7 improvement at Weeks 44, 48, and 52 compared at Baseline. Data for percentage of participants with a sustained ParentGA response was presented. Thirteen participants had a score of \<=0.7 at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Up to 60 weeksAn AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporarily associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Any untoward event resulting in death, life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, any other situation according to medical or scientific judgment or all events of possible drug-induced liver injury with hyperbilirubinemia were categorized as SAE. Number of participants with AEs and SAEs have been reported.
Maximum Concentration at Steady State (Cmax, ss) and Minimum Concentration at Steady State (Cmin, ss)28-days dosing interval at steady stateThe pharmacokinetic (PK) population comprised all participants included in the As- Treated population for whom at least one post belimumab treatment PK sample was obtained and analyzed. The PK model was fitted to the observed serum concentration-time data. The maximum (Cmax) and minimum (Cmin) concentrations reported in this table are model derived values at ss, assuming a 10 mg/kg dose administered once every 28 days.
Area Under Curve of Belimumab at Steady State (AUC, ss)28-days dosing interval at steady stateThe PK model was fitted to the observed serum concentration-time data. The AUC values reported in this table are model derived values at ss, assuming a 10 mg/kg dose administered once every 28 days.

Countries

Argentina, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

STUDY_DIRECTORGSK Clinical Trials

GlaxoSmithKline

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The study consisted of three parts (Parts A, B, and C). Part A was a parallel-group study where participants could receive either belimumab or placebo. Participants who completed 48 weeks of treatment and Week 52 assessments in Part A could continue to the open label extension phase (Part B) to receive belimumab. Participants who discontinued study intervention in Part A or Part B could enter the long-term safety follow-up phase (Part C).

Pre-assignment details

A total of 93 participants were enrolled in the study. Data for Part A of the study was disclosed in 2018. This submission includes adverse event data for Parts B and C. Per protocol, long-term follow-up in Parts B and C could conclude earlier than planned once pre-defined criteria were met. 9 participants from Part B were in the study when these criteria were met.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Participants received saline infusion (placebo) intravenously monthly for 48 weeks on a background of standard of care
40
Belimumab 10 mg/kg
Participants received 10 milligrams per kilograms (mg/kg) reconstituted solution intravenously monthly for 48 weeks on a background of standard of care.
53
Total93

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicBelimumab 10 mg/kgTotalPlacebo
Age, Continuous13.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.59
14.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.49
14.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.17
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race customized
African American/African Heritage
3 Participants5 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race customized
American Indian or Alaskan Native
15 Participants26 Participants11 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race customized
Asian
8 Participants14 Participants6 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race customized
White - White/Caucasian/European Heritage
27 Participants48 Participants21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
49 Participants88 Participants39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants5 Participants1 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 400 / 531 / 752 / 38
other
Total, other adverse events
27 / 4036 / 5371 / 753 / 38
serious
Total, serious adverse events
14 / 409 / 5330 / 7513 / 38

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Participants With SLE Responder Index (SRI) Response at Week 52

SRI response is defined as \>=4 point reduction, from Baseline in safety of estrogen in lupus national assessment (SELENA) systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) score, no worsening (increase of \<0.30 points from Baseline) in physician's global assessment (PGA) and no new British Isles Lupus Assessment Group of SLE clinics (BILAG) A organ domain score or 2 new BILAG B organ domain scores compared with Baseline. Analysis was performed using a logistic regression model for the comparison between belimumab and placebo with covariates treatment group, Baseline SELENA SLEDAI score (\<=12 vs. \>=13). Percentage of participants with SRI response at Week 52 of Part A were reported. Intent-to-Treat Population comprised of all participants who were randomized and treated with at least one dose of study agent in Part A. One participant had missing data at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.

Time frame: Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With SLE Responder Index (SRI) Response at Week 5243.6 Percentage of participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercentage of Participants With SLE Responder Index (SRI) Response at Week 5252.8 Percentage of participants
95% CI: [0.64, 3.46]
Secondary

Area Under Curve of Belimumab at Steady State (AUC, ss)

The PK model was fitted to the observed serum concentration-time data. The AUC values reported in this table are model derived values at ss, assuming a 10 mg/kg dose administered once every 28 days.

Time frame: 28-days dosing interval at steady state

Population: PK Population

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboArea Under Curve of Belimumab at Steady State (AUC, ss)3012 Micrograms per milliliterGeometric Coefficient of Variation 43.2
Secondary

Maximum Concentration at Steady State (Cmax, ss) and Minimum Concentration at Steady State (Cmin, ss)

The pharmacokinetic (PK) population comprised all participants included in the As- Treated population for whom at least one post belimumab treatment PK sample was obtained and analyzed. The PK model was fitted to the observed serum concentration-time data. The maximum (Cmax) and minimum (Cmin) concentrations reported in this table are model derived values at ss, assuming a 10 mg/kg dose administered once every 28 days.

Time frame: 28-days dosing interval at steady state

Population: PK Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMaximum Concentration at Steady State (Cmax, ss) and Minimum Concentration at Steady State (Cmin, ss)Cmax, ss315 Micrograms per milliliterGeometric Coefficient of Variation 31.2
PlaceboMaximum Concentration at Steady State (Cmax, ss) and Minimum Concentration at Steady State (Cmin, ss)Cmin, ss50 Micrograms per milliliterGeometric Coefficient of Variation 68.3
Secondary

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

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporarily associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. Any untoward event resulting in death, life threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, any other situation according to medical or scientific judgment or all events of possible drug-induced liver injury with hyperbilirubinemia were categorized as SAE. Number of participants with AEs and SAEs have been reported.

Time frame: Up to 60 weeks

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)AEs33 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)SAEs14 Participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)AEs42 Participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)SAEs9 Participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2

Percentage of participants meeting PRINTO/ACR Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation criteria for improvement in juvenile SLE using two different PRINTO/ACR Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation definitions of improvement that is Definition 1: At least 50% improvement in any 2 of 5 endpoints below and no more than 1 of the remaining worsening by more than 30% and Definition 2: At least 30% improvement in 3 of 5 endpoints below and no more than 1 of the remaining worsening more than 30%. Endpoints were: 1. Percent change in Parent's Global Assessment (ParentGA) at Week 52, 2. Percent change in PGA at Week 52, 3. Percent change in SELENA SLEDAI score at Week 52, 4. Percent change in Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) physical functioning domain at Week 52, 5. Percent change in 24 hour proteinuria at Week 52 (gram/24hour equivalent by spot urine protein to creatinine ratio).

Time frame: Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2Definition 135.0 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2Definition 227.5 Percentage of participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2Definition 160.4 Percentage of participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercentage of Participants Meeting Pediatric Rheumatology International Trials Organization (PRINTO)/ American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Juvenile SLE Response Evaluation Criteria for Improvement in Juvenile SLE at Week 52 Using Definition 1 and 2Definition 252.8 Percentage of participants
95% CI: [1.15, 6.54]
95% CI: [1.19, 7.17]
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With a Sustained ParentGA Response

Sustained ParentGA response was defined as having \>0.7 improvement at Weeks 44, 48, and 52 compared at Baseline. Data for percentage of participants with a sustained ParentGA response was presented. Thirteen participants had a score of \<=0.7 at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.

Time frame: Up to 52 weeks

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With a Sustained ParentGA Response33.3 Percentage of Participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercentage of Participants With a Sustained ParentGA Response59.1 Percentage of Participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With a Sustained SRI Response

Sustained SRI response was defined as having a response on the primary efficacy endpoint at Weeks 44, 48, and 52. Data for percentage of participants with a sustained SRI response was presented. Drop Outs and Treatment Failures were considered Non-Responders. Only those participants with data available at specific time point were analyzed.

Time frame: Up to 52 weeks

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With a Sustained SRI Response41.0 Percentage of participants
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercentage of Participants With a Sustained SRI Response43.4 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in ParentGA at Week 52

ParentGA assesses the participant's overall well-being at the moment rated on a 21-numbered circle visual analog scale (VAS; 0 - very well, 10 - very poorly). Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. Last Observation Carried Forward (LOCF) was used. Eight participants had a score of zero at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in ParentGA at Week 52-23.61 Percent change
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercent Change From Baseline in ParentGA at Week 52-53.85 Percent change
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in PedsQL Physical Functioning Domain Score at Week 52

The PedsQL is a generic quality of life scale validated for the pediatric population which consists of 23 items, encompassing 4 health domains: Physical Functioning (8 items), Emotional Functioning (5 items), Social Functioning (5 items), and School Functioning (5 items). From the raw scores of the 23 items, a total summary score and individual domain scores can be calculated. The total and domain scores are each transformed on a 0 to 100 score with higher scores indicating higher quality of life. For Physical Functioning Domain scale, score was from 0 to 100 where, 0 indicates lower quality of life and 100 indicates greater quality of life. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline Value X 100. LOCF was used.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in PedsQL Physical Functioning Domain Score at Week 5212.5 Percent change
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercent Change From Baseline in PedsQL Physical Functioning Domain Score at Week 5210.5 Percent change
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in PGA at Week 52

The PGA is a 10 centimeter (cm) visual analogue scale (VAS), anchored at 0 (none) and 3 (severe), designed for the physician to indicate the participant's overall disease activity at a particular visit as part of the validated SELENA SLEDAI index. Primary investigator or a subinvestigator scored the PGA for the participant, and same person evaluated the participant each time. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. LOCF was used.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in PGA at Week 52-48.802 Percent changeStandard Deviation 42.0423
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercent Change From Baseline in PGA at Week 52-56.525 Percent changeStandard Deviation 43.7939
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 52

Percent change from Baseline in proteinuria was calculated. The percent change from baseline to Week 52 in 24 hour proteinuria was analyzed using summary statistics and 95% confidence intervals, without any adjustment for covariates. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline Value X 100. LOCF was used.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 527.0920 Percent Change
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercent Change From Baseline in Proteinuria at Week 52-2.1277 Percent Change
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in SELENA SLEDAI at Week 52

The SELENA SLEDAI score is a weighted index for assessing SLE disease activity in which signs and symptoms, laboratory tests and physician's assessment for each of 9 organ system were given a weighted score and summed if present at the time of the visit or in the preceding 10 days. A SELENA SLEDAI score of 0 would suggest no lupus activity; while a score of 105 is the maximum calculable if all items were scored as being present from active lupus. A decrease of 4 points or more equates to a clinically meaningful improvement. Baseline was defined as measurements at Day 0. Percent change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting the Baseline value from value at Week 52 divided by the Baseline value X 100. One participant had missing data at Baseline and therefore, could not be included in the analysis.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and Week 52

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboPercent Change From Baseline in SELENA SLEDAI at Week 52-38.0 Percent changeStandard Deviation 39.5
Belimumab 10 mg/kgPercent Change From Baseline in SELENA SLEDAI at Week 52-43.3 Percent changeStandard Deviation 43.73

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 21, 2026