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Efficacy and Safety Study of Apremilast to Treat Active Ulcerative Colitis

A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast (CC-10004) for Treatment of Subjects With Active Ulcerative Colitis

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02289417
Acronym
UC
Enrollment
170
Registered
2014-11-13
Start date
2015-01-08
Completion date
2019-06-03
Last updated
2020-05-07

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Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis

Keywords

Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Brief summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety and tolerability of apremilast (30 mg twice daily \[BID\] and 40 mg BID), compared with placebo, in participants with active Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

Detailed description

Approximately 165 participants (55 subjects per arm) will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive oral apremilast (30 mg BID or 40 mg BID), or identically appearing placebo BID for up to 12 weeks, followed by 40 weeks of blinded treatment with apremilast (30 mg BID or 40 mg BID). At the end of the Blinded Active-treatment Phase (Week 52), participants who have a Mayo endoscopy score ≤ 1 will have the opportunity to participate in the Extension Phase. Participants enrolled in the Extension Phase will receive apremilast for an additional 52 weeks (Weeks 52 to 104). With the implementation of Amendment 4, participants entering the Extension Phase will receive apremilast 30 mg BID. Subjects currently in the Extension Phase who are receiving apremilast 40 mg BID will be switched to 30 mg BID at the next scheduled visit.

Interventions

DRUGApremilast
DRUGPlacebo

Sponsors

Amgen
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

Subjects must satisfy the following criteria to be enrolled in the study: * Male or female aged 18 and over at the time of signing the informed consent. * Must understand and voluntarily sign an informed consent form prior to any study related assessments/procedures being conducted. * Diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (UC) with a duration of at least 3 months prior to the Screening Visit.. * Total Mayo Score (TMS) ≥ 6 to ≤ 11 (range: 0-12) at baseline, prior to randomization in the study. * Endoscopic subscore ≥ 2 (range: 0-3) on the Mayo score prior to randomization in the study. * Subjects must have had a therapeutic failure, been intolerant to, or have a contraindication to, at least one of the following: oral aminosalicylates (ie, 5-aminosalicylic acid \[5-ASA\] compounds or sulfasalazine \[SSZ\]), budesonide, systemic corticosteroids, or immunosuppressants (eg, 6-mercaptopurine \[6-MP\], azathioprine \[AZA\], or methotrexate \[MTX\]).

Exclusion criteria

The presence of any of the following will exclude a subject from enrollment: * Diagnosis of Crohn's disease, indeterminate colitis, ischemic colitis, microscopic colitis, radiation colitis or diverticular disease-associated colitis. * Ulcerative colitis restricted to the distal 15 cm or less (eg, ulcerative proctitis). * Subjects who have had surgery as a treatment for UC or who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are likely to require surgery for UC during the study. * Clinical signs suggestive of fulminant colitis or toxic megacolon. * Prior use of any tumor necrosing factor (TNF) inhibitor (or any biologic agent). * Prior use of mycophenolic acid, tacrolimus, sirolimus, cyclosporine or thalidomide. * Use of intravenous (IV) corticosteroids within 2 weeks of the Screening Visit. * Use of immunosuppressants (AZA, 6-MP or MTX) within 8 weeks of the Screening Visit. * Use of topical treatment with 5-ASA or corticosteroid enemas or suppositories within 2 weeks of the Screening Visit. * History of any clinically significant neurological, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, metabolic, cardiovascular, psychiatric, endocrine, hematological disorder or disease, or any other medical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would preclude participation in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Remission by Total Mayo Score (TMS) at Week 12Week 12Clinical remission was defined as a total Mayo score ≤ 2 points, with no individual subscore exceeding 1 point. The TMS is an instrument designed to measure disease activity of UC. The Mayo score ranges from 0 to 12 points. It consists of 4 subscores, each graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. * Stool Frequency Subscore (SFS) * Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) * Endoscopy Subscore * Physician's Global Assessment (PGA). Two-sided 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the within-group percentages are based on the Wilson score method.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Remission at Week 12Week 12An endoscopic remission was defined as a Mayo endoscopic subscore (MES) of 0 at Week 12. The MES subscore findings were defined as: 0 = Normal or inactive disease 1. = Mild Disease (erythema, decreased vascular pattern, mild friability) 2. = Moderate Disease (marked erythema, lack of vascular pattern, friability erosions) 3. = Severe Disease (spontaneous bleeding, ulceration) The endoscopy subscores consisted of findings that were centrally read through proctosigmoidoscopy, graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Two-sided 95% CIs for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Response at Week 12Week 12An endoscopic response is defined as a decrease from baseline of at least 1 point in the MES at Week 12. The Mayo endoscopy subscore findings were defined as: 0 = Normal or inactive disease 1. = Mild Disease (erythema, decreased vascular pattern, mild friability) 2. = Moderate Disease (marked erythema, lack of vascular pattern, friability erosions) 3 = Severe Disease (spontaneous bleeding, ulceration). The endoscopy subscores consisted of findings that were centrally read through proctosigmoidoscopy, graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Two-sided 95% CIs for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) of ≤ 1 at Week 12Week 12The RBS was measured as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool most of the time 3. = Blood alone passes The daily bleeding score represents the most severe bleeding of the day. Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 12Week 12Clinical remission was defined as a modified Mayo score of ≤ 2, with no individual subscore \> 1, at Week 12. The MMS was based on a modification of the total Mayo score (TMS) which included the stool frequency, rectal bleeding, and endoscopic subscores of the TMS and excluded the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) subscore, since this was a global measure that is subjective in nature. The MMS ranges from 0 to 9 points with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The endoscopy subscores was centrally reviewed. Two-sided confidence intervals for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 12Week 12Clinical response in the MMS was defined as a decrease from baseline in the MMS of at least 2 points and at least 25%, along with a reduction in the RBS of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS ≤ 1. The MMS was based on the stool frequency, rectal bleeding, and endoscopic subscores of the TMS and excluded the PGA subscore. The MMS ranges from 0 to 9 points with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The RBS was measured as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool most of the time 3. = Blood alone passes The daily bleeding score represents the most severe bleeding of the day. The endoscopy subscores was centrally reviewed. Two-sided confidence intervals for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Response by Total Mayo Score and the Reduction in the Rectal Bleeding Subscore at Week 12Week 12Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline in the TMS of at least 3 points and at least 30%, along with a reduction in the rectal bleeding subscore (RBS) of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS of ≤ 1. The TMS is an instrument designed to measure disease activity of UC. The Mayo score ranges from 0 to 12 points. It consists of 4 subscores, each graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. * Stool Frequency Subscore (SFS) * Rectal Bleeding Subscore * Endoscopy Subscore * Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Rectal bleeding (subscore 0-3) was defined as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool 3. = Blood alone passes Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group percentages are based on the Wilson score method.
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Partial Mayo Subscore at Week 8Week 8Clinical response in the PMS was defined as a decrease from baseline in PMS of at least 2 points and at least 25%, with an accompanying decrease in the RBS of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS of 0 or 1. The PMS score is a discrete ordinal scale ranging from 0 (normal or inactive disease) to 9 (severe disease) and is a composite of 3 subscores: Stool Frequency Subscore, Rectal Bleeding Subscore, and Physician's Global Assessment Subscore, each of which ranges from 0 (normal) to 3 (severe disease). Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.
The Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseFrom the first dose of investigational product (IP) and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who had completed the study or discontinued (D/C) early; maximum duration of exposure to treatment was 12.00 weeksA TEAE was defined as any adverse event (AE) occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain
The Number of Participants Who Discontinued Apremilast Due to Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Placebo-Controlled PeriodFrom the first dose of IP and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who had completed the study or discontinued early; median duration of exposure to treatment was 12.00 weeksA TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain.
The Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52From first dose of IP and no later than 28 days after last dose of IP for those who completed the active treatment phase or D/C early; median duration of exposure = 41.00, 44.15 and 40.00 weeks respectively for 30 mg, 40 mg and 30 mg/40 mg APR armsA TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain
The Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)From the first dose of IP at Week 52 and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who completed the study or had discontinued early; median exposure of apremilast for the total apremilast group was 52 weeks.A TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Partial Mayo Subscore (PMS) With no Individual Subscore >1 at Week 8Week 8Clinical remission in the partial Mayo subscore was defined as a PMS of 2 points or lower, with no individual subscore \>1. The PMS is a discrete ordinal scale ranging from 0 (normal or inactive disease) to 9 (severe disease) and is a composite of 3 subscores: Stool Frequency Subscore, Rectal Bleeding Subscore, and Physician's Global Assessment Subscore, each of which ranges from 0 (normal) to 3 (severe disease). Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.

Countries

Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The study was conducted at 61 sites in Australia (3 sites) and New Zealand (1 site); Bulgaria (6 sites), Czech Republic (2 sites), Hungary (3 sites), Poland (9 sites), Russia (1 site), and Ukraine (10 sites); Canada (2 sites) and United States (13 sites); and France (4 sites), Germany (1 site), Italy (4 sites), and the Netherlands (2 sites).

Pre-assignment details

A total of 170 participants were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio and received apremilast (30 mg BID or 40 mg BID), or identically appearing placebo and stratified based on concomitant use of oral corticosteroids and previous exposure to immunosuppressants.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Participants were randomized to identically matching placebo capsules and received placebo capsules by mouth PO BID for 12 weeks during the double-blind placebo-controlled phase.
58
Apremilast 30 mg
Participants were randomized to apremilast 30 mg capsules PO BID for 12 weeks during the double-blind placebo-controlled phase.
57
Apremilast 40 mg
Participants were randomized to 40 mg apremilast capsules PO BID for 12 weeks during the double-blind placebo-controlled phase.
55
Total170

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005FG006FG007FG008
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Adverse Event014221000
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Lack of Efficacy014623000
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Lost to Follow-up000000100
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Miscellaneous000100100
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Pregnancy001000000
Active Treatment Phase Weeks 12-52Withdrawal by Subject001011000
Extension Phase Weeks 52-104Adverse Event000000023
Extension Phase Weeks 52-104Lack of Efficacy000000022
Extension Phase Weeks 52-104Miscellaneous000000010
Extension Phase Weeks 52-104Withdrawal by Subject000000021
Placebo-Controlled Phase Weeks 0-12Adverse Event301000000
Placebo-Controlled Phase Weeks 0-12Lack of Efficacy300000000
Placebo-Controlled Phase Weeks 0-12Lost to Follow-up010000000
Placebo-Controlled Phase Weeks 0-12Withdrawal by Subject132000000

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboApremilast 30 mgApremilast 40 mgTotal
Age, Continuous42.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.04
40.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.5
43.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.92
42.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.15
Baseline Total Mayo Score (TMS)8.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.68
8.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.62
8.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.67
8.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.65
Baseline Use of Oral Corticosteroids17 Participants14 Participants12 Participants43 Participants
Duration of Ulcerative Colitis6.85 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.043
6.15 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.432
8.63 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.278
7.19 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.832
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants1 Participants5 Participants8 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
55 Participants54 Participants46 Participants155 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants2 Participants4 Participants7 Participants
Mayo Endoscopic Subscore (MES)2.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.49
2.7 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.45
2.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.49
2.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.48
Modified Mayo Score (MMS)6.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.51
6.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.48
6.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.47
6.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.49
Partial Mayo Score (PMS)5.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.46
5.8 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.44
5.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.57
5.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.49
Previous Exposure to Use of Immunosuppressants17 Participants18 Participants16 Participants51 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Reported or Collected
3 Participants4 Participants8 Participants15 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
54 Participants52 Participants45 Participants151 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants18 Participants21 Participants64 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants39 Participants34 Participants106 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
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 580 / 570 / 550 / 830 / 800 / 11
other
Total, other adverse events
20 / 5826 / 5725 / 5549 / 8353 / 8011 / 11
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 580 / 571 / 559 / 8311 / 801 / 11

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Remission by Total Mayo Score (TMS) at Week 12

Clinical remission was defined as a total Mayo score ≤ 2 points, with no individual subscore exceeding 1 point. The TMS is an instrument designed to measure disease activity of UC. The Mayo score ranges from 0 to 12 points. It consists of 4 subscores, each graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. * Stool Frequency Subscore (SFS) * Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) * Endoscopy Subscore * Physician's Global Assessment (PGA). Two-sided 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the within-group percentages are based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Remission by Total Mayo Score (TMS) at Week 1212.1 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Remission by Total Mayo Score (TMS) at Week 1231.6 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Remission by Total Mayo Score (TMS) at Week 1221.8 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.014295% CI: [3.4, 33.6]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.268995% CI: [-6.9, 22]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Response by Total Mayo Score and the Reduction in the Rectal Bleeding Subscore at Week 12

Clinical response was defined as a decrease from baseline in the TMS of at least 3 points and at least 30%, along with a reduction in the rectal bleeding subscore (RBS) of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS of ≤ 1. The TMS is an instrument designed to measure disease activity of UC. The Mayo score ranges from 0 to 12 points. It consists of 4 subscores, each graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. * Stool Frequency Subscore (SFS) * Rectal Bleeding Subscore * Endoscopy Subscore * Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) Rectal bleeding (subscore 0-3) was defined as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool 3. = Blood alone passes Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group percentages are based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat (ITT) population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Response by Total Mayo Score and the Reduction in the Rectal Bleeding Subscore at Week 1246.6 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Response by Total Mayo Score and the Reduction in the Rectal Bleeding Subscore at Week 1261.4 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clinical Response by Total Mayo Score and the Reduction in the Rectal Bleeding Subscore at Week 1267.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.122495% CI: [-3.6, 31.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.040195% CI: [1.1, 36]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Remission at Week 12

An endoscopic remission was defined as a Mayo endoscopic subscore (MES) of 0 at Week 12. The MES subscore findings were defined as: 0 = Normal or inactive disease 1. = Mild Disease (erythema, decreased vascular pattern, mild friability) 2. = Moderate Disease (marked erythema, lack of vascular pattern, friability erosions) 3. = Severe Disease (spontaneous bleeding, ulceration) The endoscopy subscores consisted of findings that were centrally read through proctosigmoidoscopy, graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Two-sided 95% CIs for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Remission at Week 123.4 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Remission at Week 128.8 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Remission at Week 127.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.247295% CI: [-5.7, 16.7]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.462895% CI: [-7.5, 14.6]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Response at Week 12

An endoscopic response is defined as a decrease from baseline of at least 1 point in the MES at Week 12. The Mayo endoscopy subscore findings were defined as: 0 = Normal or inactive disease 1. = Mild Disease (erythema, decreased vascular pattern, mild friability) 2. = Moderate Disease (marked erythema, lack of vascular pattern, friability erosions) 3 = Severe Disease (spontaneous bleeding, ulceration). The endoscopy subscores consisted of findings that were centrally read through proctosigmoidoscopy, graded from 0 to 3 with higher scores indicating more severe disease. Two-sided 95% CIs for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Response at Week 1241.4 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Response at Week 1273.7 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved an Endoscopic Response at Week 1247.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.000595% CI: [13.8, 47.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.687895% CI: [-14.4, 21.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) of ≤ 1 at Week 12

The RBS was measured as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool most of the time 3. = Blood alone passes The daily bleeding score represents the most severe bleeding of the day. Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) of ≤ 1 at Week 1272.4 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) of ≤ 1 at Week 1284.2 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved a Rectal Bleeding Subscore (RBS) of ≤ 1 at Week 1287.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.138895% CI: [-4.1, 26.1]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.078895% CI: [-1.6, 27.7]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 12

Clinical remission was defined as a modified Mayo score of ≤ 2, with no individual subscore \> 1, at Week 12. The MMS was based on a modification of the total Mayo score (TMS) which included the stool frequency, rectal bleeding, and endoscopic subscores of the TMS and excluded the Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) subscore, since this was a global measure that is subjective in nature. The MMS ranges from 0 to 9 points with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The endoscopy subscores was centrally reviewed. Two-sided confidence intervals for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1219.0 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1243.9 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1227.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.004695% CI: [7.5, 40.1]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.447695% CI: [-9.8, 21.6]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Partial Mayo Subscore (PMS) With no Individual Subscore >1 at Week 8

Clinical remission in the partial Mayo subscore was defined as a PMS of 2 points or lower, with no individual subscore \>1. The PMS is a discrete ordinal scale ranging from 0 (normal or inactive disease) to 9 (severe disease) and is a composite of 3 subscores: Stool Frequency Subscore, Rectal Bleeding Subscore, and Physician's Global Assessment Subscore, each of which ranges from 0 (normal) to 3 (severe disease). Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Partial Mayo Subscore (PMS) With no Individual Subscore >1 at Week 832.8 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Partial Mayo Subscore (PMS) With no Individual Subscore >1 at Week 847.4 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Remission in the Partial Mayo Subscore (PMS) With no Individual Subscore >1 at Week 852.7 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.116795% CI: [-3.3, 31.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.053495% CI: [-0.3, 34.9]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 12

Clinical response in the MMS was defined as a decrease from baseline in the MMS of at least 2 points and at least 25%, along with a reduction in the RBS of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS ≤ 1. The MMS was based on the stool frequency, rectal bleeding, and endoscopic subscores of the TMS and excluded the PGA subscore. The MMS ranges from 0 to 9 points with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The RBS was measured as: 0 = No blood seen 1. = Streaks of blood with stool less than half the time 2. = Obvious blood with stool most of the time 3. = Blood alone passes The daily bleeding score represents the most severe bleeding of the day. The endoscopy subscores was centrally reviewed. Two-sided confidence intervals for the within-group percentage were based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 12

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1246.6 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1263.2 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Modified Mayo Subscore (MMS) at Week 1267.3 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.075595% CI: [-1.4, 33.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.03795% CI: [1.5, 36.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Partial Mayo Subscore at Week 8

Clinical response in the PMS was defined as a decrease from baseline in PMS of at least 2 points and at least 25%, with an accompanying decrease in the RBS of at least 1 point or an absolute RBS of 0 or 1. The PMS score is a discrete ordinal scale ranging from 0 (normal or inactive disease) to 9 (severe disease) and is a composite of 3 subscores: Stool Frequency Subscore, Rectal Bleeding Subscore, and Physician's Global Assessment Subscore, each of which ranges from 0 (normal) to 3 (severe disease). Two-sided 95% CI for the within-group proportions are based on the Wilson score method.

Time frame: Week 8

Population: The intent to treat population included all participants who received at least one dose of IP. Participants with insufficient data for response determination were considered non-responders.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Partial Mayo Subscore at Week 848.3 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 30 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Partial Mayo Subscore at Week 864.9 Percentage of Participants
Apremilast 40 mgPercentage of Participants Who Achieved Clinical Response in the Partial Mayo Subscore at Week 881.8 Percentage of Participants
p-value: 0.075895% CI: [-1.5, 33.3]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.000495% CI: [14.9, 47.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

The Number of Participants Who Discontinued Apremilast Due to Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Placebo-Controlled Period

A TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain.

Time frame: From the first dose of IP and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who had completed the study or discontinued early; median duration of exposure to treatment was 12.00 weeks

Population: Safety population included all participants who were enrolled and received at least 1 dose of investigational product.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Discontinued Apremilast Due to Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Placebo-Controlled Period5 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Discontinued Apremilast Due to Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Placebo-Controlled Period0 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Discontinued Apremilast Due to Treatment Emergent Adverse Events During the Placebo-Controlled Period1 Participants
Secondary

The Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52

A TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain

Time frame: From first dose of IP and no later than 28 days after last dose of IP for those who completed the active treatment phase or D/C early; median duration of exposure = 41.00, 44.15 and 40.00 weeks respectively for 30 mg, 40 mg and 30 mg/40 mg APR arms

Population: Apremilast exposure population included all participants who were randomized at Week 0 or assigned at Week 12 to an apremilast group and received at least 1 dose of apremilast.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE60 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Severe TEAE5 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Serious TEAE6 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Withdrawal3 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Interruption1 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE67 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Withdrawal9 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Interruption4 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Severe TEAE6 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Serious TEAE8 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Severe TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any Serious TEAE1 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Withdrawal1 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE8 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During the Apremilast (APR) Exposure Period (Active Treatment Phase) Through Week 52Any TEAE Leading to Drug Interruption0 Participants
Secondary

The Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)

A TEAE was defined as any AE occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain

Time frame: From the first dose of IP at Week 52 and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who completed the study or had discontinued early; median exposure of apremilast for the total apremilast group was 52 weeks.

Population: Participants who received at least 1 dose of apremilast after week 52.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Severe TEAE1 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Serious IP-related TEAE0 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE16 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to IP Withdrawal2 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Serious TEAE4 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to IP Interruption1 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to IP Interruption0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE27 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Severe TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Serious TEAE3 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any Serious IP-related TEAE1 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced TEAEs During Week 52 to Week 104 (Extension Phase)Any TEAE Leading to IP Withdrawal1 Participants
Secondary

The Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled Phase

A TEAE was defined as any adverse event (AE) occurring or worsening on or after the first treatment of apremilast and up to 28 days after the last apremilast dose or the last follow-up date, whichever occurred earlier. A serious AE = any AE which results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; constitutes an important medical event. The severity of AEs was assessed by the investigator and based on the following scale: Mild = asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; Moderate = Symptoms cause moderate discomfort; Severe (could be non-serious or serious) = symptoms causing severe discomfort/pain

Time frame: From the first dose of investigational product (IP) and no later than 28 days after the last dose of IP for those who had completed the study or discontinued (D/C) early; maximum duration of exposure to treatment was 12.00 weeks

Population: Safety population included all participants who were enrolled and received at least 1 dose of investigational product.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE31 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious TEAE2 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Interruption1 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny IP-related TEAE12 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious IP-related TEAE0 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Severe TEAE4 Participants
PlaceboThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Withdrawal5 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Severe TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE28 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Interruption0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious IP-related TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Withdrawal0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 30 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny IP-related TEAE13 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to Death0 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE36 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny IP-related TEAE20 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Severe TEAE1 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious TEAE1 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny Serious IP-related TEAE0 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Withdrawal1 Participants
Apremilast 40 mgThe Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo-Controlled PhaseAny TEAE Leading to IP Interruption0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 28, 2026