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Post-Marketing Surveillance Study of Tolvaptan in Patients With ADPKD

Post-Marketing Surveillance Study of Tolvaptan in Patients With ADPKD in Japan

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02847624
Enrollment
1802
Registered
2016-07-28
Start date
2014-03-24
Completion date
2022-09-20
Last updated
2025-12-10

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

Conditions

Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of tolvaptan in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in the real world clinical setting in Japan.

Interventions

DRUGtolvaptan

Sponsors

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* diagnosed ADPKD * total kidney volume of 750 or more

Exclusion criteria

\-

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Estimated Slope of Total Kidney Volume During Pre-administration and AdministrationPre-administration: From the first pre-treatment measurement (up to 12.5 years prior) to the start of tolvaptan. During-treatment: From the start of tolvaptan to the final follow-up (up to 8.0 years later).Total Kidney Volume (TKV) was used as a biomarker to assess the progression of ADPKD. TKV was measured at each participating site based on imaging obtained via ultrasound, CT, or MRI. The Estimated Slope pre-administration was calculated for subjects who had TKV measurements both prior to and on the day of Tolvaptan initiation (baseline). The rate of change in TKV from the pre-treatment measurement date to the baseline was used to determine the Estimated Slope. Since the date of initiating tolvaptan administration is considered the start date of the study, the kidney volume measured prior to administration falls outside the study period (i.e., it is a value from before the study start date). The Estimated Slope during-treatment was calculated for subjects who had bilateral TKV measurements at baseline and during the treatment period. The rate of change in TKV from baseline to the measurement date during treatment was used to determine the Estimated Slope.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)From the date of Tolvaptan initiation to the earlier of either the date when ALT reached three times the upper limit of normal or the date of Tolvaptan discontinuation (up to 2789 days).Among cases included in the safety analysis, we counted and listed the number of patients whose ALT levels increased after starting tolvaptan but never exceeded three times the upper limit of normal (30 IU/L) at a specific time point (day) during treatment. Cases in which Tolvaptan treatment was discontinued were considered as dropouts on the day of discontinuation. The number of participants analyzed in each row of the data table is the same as the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed (n=1,672)
The Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)From the date of Tolvaptan initiation to the earlier of either the date when AST reached three times the upper limit of normal or the date of Tolvaptan discontinuation (up to 2789 days).Among cases included in the safety analysis, we counted and listed the number of patients whose AST levels increased after starting tolvaptan but never exceeded three times the upper limit of normal (30 IU/L) at a specific time point (day) during treatment. Cases in which Tolvaptan treatment was discontinued were considered as dropouts on the day of discontinuation. The number of participants analyzed in each row of the data table is the same as the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed (n=1,672)

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Estimated Slope of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (e-GFR) During Pre-administration and AdministrationPre-administration: From the first pre-treatment measurement (up to 10 years prior) to the start of tolvaptan. During-treatment: From the start of tolvaptan to the final follow-up (up to 8.0 years later).e-GFR was used as a biomarker to evaluate ADPKD progression. Values recorded in the CRF were prioritized; if unavailable, e-GFR was calculated using serum creatinine levels with a gender-specific formula. Male: e-GFR=194×(serum creatinine (mg/dL))\^-1.094 ×(age)\^-0.287 Female: e-GFR=\[194×(serum creatinine (mg/dL))\^-1.094 ×(age)\^-0.287\]×0.739 The pre-treatment Estimated Slope was determined for subjects with e-GFR data both before and at the start of tolvaptan administration (baseline). Since the date of initiating tolvaptan administration is considered the start date of the study, the e-GFR measured prior to administration falls outside the study period. The during-treatment Estimated Slope was calculated for subjects with e-GFR measurements at baseline and during treatment, based on the rate of change from baseline to follow-up.
Safety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKDAdverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).In the clinical trials conducted prior to approval, there were no cases in which Samsca was administered continuously for more than three years. In this post-marketing surveillance, cases exceeding the three-year (36-month) treatment period of the pre-approval clinical trials were classified as long-term treatment cases. The safety of long-term treatment was evaluated based on the incidence rate of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) according to the timing of their onset.
The Number and Percentage of Adverse Events Observed in Patients Aged 65 Years and OlderAdverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).The incidence rates of Adverse Drug Reactions(ADRs) were calculated for 192 elderly patients aged 65 years and older, and compared with those in non-elderly patients under 65 years of age.
Safety in Patients With Advanced ADPKDAdverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).Adverse events were summarized in patients with advanced ADPKD who had their creatinine clearance measured at the start of tolvaptan treatment. Patients with advanced ADPKD were defined as those with a pre-treatment creatinine clearance of less than 60 mL/min. The incidence rates of Adverse Drug Reactions(ADRs) were calculated for 752 patients with creatinine clearance \<60 mL/min, 261 patients with clearance between 60 and \<80 mL/min, and 331 patients with clearance ≥80 mL/min, and the rates were compared across the creatinine clearance groups.

Countries

Japan

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
ADPKD
Patients with a diagnosis of ADPKD, a TKV of more than 750 mL, and an annual TKVslope increase of more than 5% as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomographic (CT) scanning, or ultrasound were included.
1,672
Total1,672

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyCase report failures4
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up28
Overall StudyProtocol Violation98

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicADPKD
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
1 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
192 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1479 Participants
Age, Continuous49.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.2
Complication
Cerebral aneurysm
161 Participants
Complication
Cyst infection
26 Participants
Complication
Diabetes
74 Participants
Complication
Hyperlipidaemia
460 Participants
Complication
Hypertension
1447 Participants
Complication
Hyperuricaemia
746 Participants
Complication
Kidney disease
254 Participants
Complication
Liver disease(Cystic liver)
739 Participants
Complication
Liver disease(others)
54 Participants
Complication
Pancreatic cysts
19 Participants
Complication
Urinary calculus
36 Participants
Complication
Urinary tract infection
7 Participants
History of drug adverse reactions
Any
91 Participants
History of drug adverse reactions
Missing
45 Participants
History of drug adverse reactions
None
1536 Participants
Predisposition to hypersensitivity
Foods
39 Participants
Predisposition to hypersensitivity
Medicine
49 Participants
Predisposition to hypersensitivity
Missing
56 Participants
Predisposition to hypersensitivity
None
1411 Participants
Predisposition to hypersensitivity
Others
144 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1672 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Japan
1672 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
805 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
867 Participants
Weight64.2 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
21 / 1,672
other
Total, other adverse events
1,086 / 1,672
serious
Total, serious adverse events
253 / 1,672

Outcome results

Primary

Estimated Slope of Total Kidney Volume During Pre-administration and Administration

Total Kidney Volume (TKV) was used as a biomarker to assess the progression of ADPKD. TKV was measured at each participating site based on imaging obtained via ultrasound, CT, or MRI. The Estimated Slope pre-administration was calculated for subjects who had TKV measurements both prior to and on the day of Tolvaptan initiation (baseline). The rate of change in TKV from the pre-treatment measurement date to the baseline was used to determine the Estimated Slope. Since the date of initiating tolvaptan administration is considered the start date of the study, the kidney volume measured prior to administration falls outside the study period (i.e., it is a value from before the study start date). The Estimated Slope during-treatment was calculated for subjects who had bilateral TKV measurements at baseline and during the treatment period. The rate of change in TKV from baseline to the measurement date during treatment was used to determine the Estimated Slope.

Time frame: Pre-administration: From the first pre-treatment measurement (up to 12.5 years prior) to the start of tolvaptan. During-treatment: From the start of tolvaptan to the final follow-up (up to 8.0 years later).

Population: Pre-administration: Estimated slope was calculated in cases with both pre-treatment and baseline TKV data.~During-treatment: Estimated slope was calculated in cases with both baseline and on-treatment TKV data.~Because this study used real-world clinical data, not all patients had both sets of measurements required for either group. As a result, the number of cases included in the pre-administration and during-treatment groups was smaller than the total of 1,672 cases analyzed for efficacy.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ADPKDEstimated Slope of Total Kidney Volume During Pre-administration and AdministrationPre-administration6.7517 %/yearStandard Deviation 0.2183
ADPKDEstimated Slope of Total Kidney Volume During Pre-administration and AdministrationDuring administration3.6811 %/yearStandard Deviation 0.9514
Secondary

The Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)

Among cases included in the safety analysis, we counted and listed the number of patients whose ALT levels increased after starting tolvaptan but never exceeded three times the upper limit of normal (30 IU/L) at a specific time point (day) during treatment. Cases in which Tolvaptan treatment was discontinued were considered as dropouts on the day of discontinuation. The number of participants analyzed in each row of the data table is the same as the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed (n=1,672)

Time frame: From the date of Tolvaptan initiation to the earlier of either the date when ALT reached three times the upper limit of normal or the date of Tolvaptan discontinuation (up to 2789 days).

Population: Safety analysis population (n = 1,672)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)2000 days402 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)Baseline1672 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)500 days1210 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)1000 days1007 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)1500 days706 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)2500 days47 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which ALT Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)3000 days0 participants
Secondary

The Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)

Among cases included in the safety analysis, we counted and listed the number of patients whose AST levels increased after starting tolvaptan but never exceeded three times the upper limit of normal (30 IU/L) at a specific time point (day) during treatment. Cases in which Tolvaptan treatment was discontinued were considered as dropouts on the day of discontinuation. The number of participants analyzed in each row of the data table is the same as the Overall Number of Participants Analyzed (n=1,672)

Time frame: From the date of Tolvaptan initiation to the earlier of either the date when AST reached three times the upper limit of normal or the date of Tolvaptan discontinuation (up to 2789 days).

Population: Safety analysis population (n = 1,672)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)2000 days413 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)2500 days47 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)3000 days0 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)Baseline1672 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)500 days1232 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)1000 days1027 participants
ADPKDThe Number of Cases in Which AST Never Exceeded Three Times the Upper Limit of Normal (30 IU/L)1500 days715 participants
Other Pre-specified

Estimated Slope of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (e-GFR) During Pre-administration and Administration

e-GFR was used as a biomarker to evaluate ADPKD progression. Values recorded in the CRF were prioritized; if unavailable, e-GFR was calculated using serum creatinine levels with a gender-specific formula. Male: e-GFR=194×(serum creatinine (mg/dL))\^-1.094 ×(age)\^-0.287 Female: e-GFR=\[194×(serum creatinine (mg/dL))\^-1.094 ×(age)\^-0.287\]×0.739 The pre-treatment Estimated Slope was determined for subjects with e-GFR data both before and at the start of tolvaptan administration (baseline). Since the date of initiating tolvaptan administration is considered the start date of the study, the e-GFR measured prior to administration falls outside the study period. The during-treatment Estimated Slope was calculated for subjects with e-GFR measurements at baseline and during treatment, based on the rate of change from baseline to follow-up.

Time frame: Pre-administration: From the first pre-treatment measurement (up to 10 years prior) to the start of tolvaptan. During-treatment: From the start of tolvaptan to the final follow-up (up to 8.0 years later).

Population: Pre-administration: Estimated slope was calculated in cases with both pre-treatment and baseline e-GFR data.~During-treatment: Estimated slope was calculated in cases with both baseline and on-treatment e-GFR data.~Because this study used real-world clinical data, not all patients had both sets of measurements required for either group. As a result, the number of cases included in the pre-administration and during-treatment groups was smaller than the total of 1672 cases analyzed for efficacy.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ADPKDEstimated Slope of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (e-GFR) During Pre-administration and AdministrationPre-administration-3.6272 %/yearStandard Error 0.3572
ADPKDEstimated Slope of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (e-GFR) During Pre-administration and AdministrationDuring-treatment-3.2561 %/yearStandard Error 0.0552
Other Pre-specified

Safety in Patients With Advanced ADPKD

Adverse events were summarized in patients with advanced ADPKD who had their creatinine clearance measured at the start of tolvaptan treatment. Patients with advanced ADPKD were defined as those with a pre-treatment creatinine clearance of less than 60 mL/min. The incidence rates of Adverse Drug Reactions(ADRs) were calculated for 752 patients with creatinine clearance \<60 mL/min, 261 patients with clearance between 60 and \<80 mL/min, and 331 patients with clearance ≥80 mL/min, and the rates were compared across the creatinine clearance groups.

Time frame: Adverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).

Population: The study cases were divided into the following three groups based on creatinine clearance before administration, and the incidence rate of ADRs was calculated for each group: less than 60 mL/min, 60 to less than 80 mL/min, and 80 mL/min or more.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ADPKDSafety in Patients With Advanced ADPKDcreatinine clearance <60 mL/min346 Participants
ADPKDSafety in Patients With Advanced ADPKDcreatinine clearance between 60 and <80 mL/min129 Participants
ADPKDSafety in Patients With Advanced ADPKDcreatinine clearance ≥80 mL/min157 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Safety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD

In the clinical trials conducted prior to approval, there were no cases in which Samsca was administered continuously for more than three years. In this post-marketing surveillance, cases exceeding the three-year (36-month) treatment period of the pre-approval clinical trials were classified as long-term treatment cases. The safety of long-term treatment was evaluated based on the incidence rate of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) according to the timing of their onset.

Time frame: Adverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).

Population: The incidence rate of ADRs was calculated for each time interval from the start of administration. Cases exceeding 36 months were classified as long-term treatment. In cases where the same ADR occurred multiple times in the same patient, all occurrences were included in the calculation.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>3 to ≤6 months174 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD≤7 days201 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD8-14 days45 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD15-21 days45 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>21 days to ≤3 months165 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>6 to ≤9 months129 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>9 to ≤12 months78 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>12 to ≤24 months129 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>24 to ≤36 months120 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>36 to ≤48 months56 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>48 to ≤60 months40 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>60 to ≤72 months30 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>72 to ≤84 months3 Participants
ADPKDSafety of Long-term Treatment for ADPKD>84 months1 Participants
Other Pre-specified

The Number and Percentage of Adverse Events Observed in Patients Aged 65 Years and Older

The incidence rates of Adverse Drug Reactions(ADRs) were calculated for 192 elderly patients aged 65 years and older, and compared with those in non-elderly patients under 65 years of age.

Time frame: Adverse events were collected during the period from the start date to the end date of tolvaptan administration for each case (max. 8 years).

Population: Elderly patients: Aged 65 years and older Non-elderly patients: Aged under 65 years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
ADPKDThe Number and Percentage of Adverse Events Observed in Patients Aged 65 Years and OlderElderly patients87 Participants
ADPKDThe Number and Percentage of Adverse Events Observed in Patients Aged 65 Years and OlderNon-elderly patients690 Participants

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