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Safety and Efficacy of VAY736 in Patients With Primary Sjogren's Syndrome (pSS)

Study of Safety and Efficacy of Multiple VAY736 Doses in Patients With Moderate to Severe Primary Sjogren's Syndrome (pSS)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02962895
Enrollment
190
Registered
2016-11-15
Start date
2017-06-27
Completion date
2021-09-23
Last updated
2025-01-07

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Conditions

Primary Sjogren Syndrome

Keywords

Sjogren, VAY736, ianalumab, pSS

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the dose-response relationship of VAY736 for key efficacy and safety parameters

Detailed description

This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group trial that was divided into 4 study periods. Period 1: A screening period of 4 weeks to assess patient eligibility. Patients could be re-screened only once, and no study-related re-screening procedure could be performed prior to written re-consent by the patient. Period 2: A blinded treatment period of 24 weeks. At baseline, eligible patients were randomized to one of three ianalumab dose arms (VAY736 5 mg, 50 mg or 300 mg s.c.) or a placebo arm (placebo s.c.). Blinded study drug was administered every four weeks (q4w) for a 24-week period. Except for Japan, randomization was stratified by baseline ESSDAI score (\<10 or ≥10 based on weighted scores). Separate blocks of randomization numbers were generated for patients in Japan versus the other countries participating to ensure that Japanese patients were equally distributed across all treatment groups in the study. The primary endpoint was assessed at the end of Period 2 (Week 24). Treatment assignment in Period 2 remained double-blinded until the end of Period 3. Period 3: An extended blinded treatment period of 28 weeks. After Week 24 assessments, patients in the ianalumab 300 mg arm were re-randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either continue on ianalumab 300 mg s.c. q4w or switch to matching placebo up to Week 52. Patients who received placebo during Period 2 were switched to ianalumab 150 mg s.c q4w up to Week 52. Patients who received 5 mg and 50 mg s.c. in Period 2 proceeded directly to safety follow-up (Period 4). Treatment assignment in Period 3 remained double-blinded. Period 4: A post-treatment safety follow-up period. Patients who prematurely discontinued the study treatment at any time point or completed the treatment as planned entered the safety follow-up period. The minimum required duration of follow-up in the study was 20 weeks from the last administration of the study treatment (mandatory follow-up). The maximum duration of the follow-up was 2 years from the last dose of the study treatment, and it was defined by the level of recovery of CD19+ B-cells: conditional follow up (with reduced visit frequency) until CD19+ B-cell levels return to at least 80% of baseline or 50 cells/µL, whichever occurred first. Patients who had not yet recovered their B-cell counts two years after last ianalumab dosing were discharged from the study and had undergone their End of Study (EoS) visit. Patients who were treated with another immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive treatment (e.g., azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, high dose glucocorticosteroids) after completion of the minimum 20-week safety follow-up period were excluded from further safety follow-up.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALVAY736

VAY736

OTHERPlacebo

Placebo control

Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Intervention model description

This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel-group trial which planned to enroll approximately 180 patients with moderate to severe primary Sjögren's syndrome. The study was divided into 4 study periods: Period 1: 4-week Screening to assess patient eligibility. Period 2: 24-week Blinded treatment period. Period 3: An extended blinded treatment period of 28 weeks. After Week 24 assessments, patients in the ianalumab 300 mg arm were re-randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either continue on ianalumab 300 mg s.c. q4w or switch to matching placebo up to Week 52. Period 4: Post-treatment safety follow-up period. Patients who prematurely discontinued the study treatment at any time point or completed the treatment as planned entered the safety follow-up period.

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Fulfilled revised American European Consensus Group criteria for pSS * Seropositive at screening for anti-Ro/SSA antibodies * Screening ESSDAI value \>=6 scored from 7 domains: articular, cutaneous, glandular, lymphoadenopathy, constitutional, biologic and hematologic.

Exclusion criteria

* Secondary Sjogren's syndrome * Use of other investigational drugs * Active viral, bacterial or other infections * Positive hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV or tuberculosis test results at screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24Baseline, Week 24The EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) instrument contains 12 organ-specific domains contributing to disease activity. For each domain, features of disease activity are scored in 3 or 4 levels according to their severity. These scores are then summed across the 12 domains in a weighted manner to provide the total score ranging 0-123. Higher scores on the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) scale are associated with poorer health states. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement in disease status.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24Baseline, Week 24The EULAR Sjörgen's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) is an established disease outcome measure for Sjögren's syndrome that is calculated by averaging the scales for pain, fatigue and dryness. The total score is the mean score of the 3 scales and ranges between 0 and 10 with higher values indicating more severity of symptoms. A negative change from baseline is a favorable outcome.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16The EULAR Sjörgen's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) is an established disease outcome measure for Sjögren's syndrome that is calculated by averaging the scales for pain, fatigue and dryness. The total score is the mean score of the 3 scales and ranges between 0 and 10 with higher values indicating more severity of symptoms. A negative change from baseline is a favorable outcome.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 WeeksBaseline, Week 24The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F v4) is a short, 13-item, easy-to-administer tool that measures an individual's level of fatigue during their usual daily activities over the previous week. The level of fatigue is measured on a four-point Likert scale (4 = not at all fatigued to 0 = very much fatigued). The global score ranges between 0 and 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F v4) is a short, 13-item, easy-to-administer tool that measures an individual's level of fatigue during their usual daily activities over the previous week. The level of fatigue is measured on a four-point Likert scale (4 = not at all fatigued to 0 = very much fatigued). The global score ranges between 0 and 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksBaseline, Week 24The SF36 includes 8 scale scores (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health) and two summary scores, the physical and mental component scores. The first four and last four scales comprise physical and mental component scores, respectively. The range of scores of the physical component (PCS) and mental component (MCS) is 0 (lowest or worst possible level of functioning) to 100 (highest or best possible level of functioning).
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16The SF36 includes 8 scale scores (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health) and two summary scores, the physical and mental component scores. The first four and last four scales comprise physical and mental component scores, respectively. The range of scores of the physical component (PCS) and mental component (MCS) is 0 (lowest or worst possible level of functioning) to 100 (highest or best possible level of functioning).
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16The EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) instrument contains 12 organ-specific domains contributing to disease activity. For each domain, features of disease activity are scored in 3 or 4 levels according to their severity. These scores are then summed across the 12 domains in a weighted manner to provide the total score ranging 0-123. Higher scores on the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) scale are associated with poorer health states. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement in disease status.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Physician global assessment of overall disease activity (PhGA) was performed using a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from no disease activity (score 0) to maximal disease activity (score 100), after the question Considering all the ways the disease affects your patient, draw a line on the scale for how well his or her condition is today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.
Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24The PaGA of disease activity was performed using a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no disease activity) to 100 (maximal disease activity), in response to the question Considering all the ways Sjögren's syndrome affects you, please draw a line on the scale to indicate how well you are doing today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Baseline, 24 weeksChange from baseline in salivary flow rate (unstimulated and stimulated) at 24 weeks as compared to placebo. Unstimulated saliva is a mix of serous and mucous secretions coming primarily from the submandibular and minor salivary glands. The parotid gland produces the largest volume of stimulated saliva. Stimulated saliva accounts for 80-90% of daily salivary production.
Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Baseline, Week 24, Week 28B-cell counts were measured before, during and after treatment with VAY736. After stopping VAY736 treatment they were used to monitor patients for time to recovery of adequate CD19+ B cell counts prior to discharge from the study. Change from baseline in B-cell counts before, during and after treatment with VAY736 as well as the time to recover to baseline like values (defined as at least 80% of baseline counts or \>= 50 cells/μL) were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Baseline was defined as the last assessment performed on or prior to the date of administration of the first dose of study treatment.
Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell CountsUp to two years from last dose patient received.B-cell counts were measured before, during and after treatment with VAY736. After stopping VAY736 treatment they were used to monitor patients for time to recovery of adequate CD19+ B cell counts prior to discharge from the study. Change from baseline in B-cell counts before, during and after treatment with VAY736 as well as the time to recover to baseline like values (defined as at least 80% of baseline counts or \>= 50 cells/μL) were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Baseline was defined as the last assessment performed on or prior to the date of administration of the first dose of study treatment.
Peak Serum Concentration of VAY736baseline to week 24, then week 28Pharmacokinetic Concentrations This outcome only applies to patients who received at least one dose of VAY739 (so not applicable to placebo)
Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 WeeksBaseline, 24 weeksPhysician global assessment of overall disease activity (PhGA) was performed using a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from no disease activity (score 0) to maximal disease activity (score 100), after the question Considering all the ways the disease affects your patient, draw a line on the scale for how well his or her condition is today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.

Countries

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

190 Patients were enrolled from 56 centers in 19 countries.

Pre-assignment details

Patients who were in the placebo arm in Period 2 were switched to VAY736 - 150mg s.c. administration every 4 weeks in Period 3. At the end of Period 2, patients from the VAY736 300mg every 4 weeks arm were re-randomized to either i) double-blind VAY736 300mg every 4 weeks or ii) double-blind placebo every four weeks. All other patients proceeded directly from Period 2 to Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo (Up to Week 24)
Period 2 (Double blind Placebo s.c. administration every 4 weeks (q4w) for a 24-week period)
49
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)
Period 2 (Double blind Placebo s.c. administration every 4 weeks (q4w) for a 24-week period)
47
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)
Period 2 (Double blind Placebo s.c. administration every 4 weeks (q4w) for a 24-week period)
47
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)
Period 2 (Double blind Placebo s.c. administration every 4 weeks (q4w) for a 24-week period)
47
Total190

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005FG006
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)Adverse Event0220000
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)New therapy for indication1000000
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)Non-compliance with treatment0100000
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)Pregnancy0001000
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)Withdrawal by Subject1120000
Period 2 (Randomized Set: Up to Week 24)Withdrawal of Informed Consent0100000
Period 3 (Randomized Set / Weeks: 24-52)Adverse Event0000502
Period 3 (Randomized Set / Weeks: 24-52)Patient/guardian decision0000001
Period 3 (Randomized Set / Weeks: 24-52)Pregnancy0000001
Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up)Lack of Efficacy0100000
Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up)Lost to Follow-up0000100
Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up)New therapy for indication0000100
Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up)Withdrawal by Subject0231220
Period 4 (Safety Follow-Up)Withdrawal of informed consent0312000

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlacebo (Up to Week 24)VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Total
Age, Continuous47.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.44
52.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.64
51.0 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.12
49.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.41
50.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.48
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
4 Participants3 Participants10 Participants5 Participants22 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
44 Participants42 Participants37 Participants42 Participants165 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
47 Participants46 Participants41 Participants46 Participants180 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants1 Participants6 Participants1 Participants10 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
EG006
affected / at risk
EG007
affected / at risk
EG008
affected / at risk
EG009
affected / at risk
EG010
affected / at risk
EG011
affected / at risk
EG012
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 490 / 470 / 470 / 470 / 1410 / 1900 / 470 / 470 / 470 / 260 / 210 / 470 / 188
other
Total, other adverse events
33 / 4940 / 4734 / 4741 / 47115 / 141148 / 19041 / 4737 / 4741 / 4724 / 2620 / 2144 / 47163 / 188
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 490 / 471 / 472 / 473 / 1416 / 1903 / 477 / 479 / 475 / 265 / 2110 / 4729 / 188

Outcome results

Primary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24

The EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) instrument contains 12 organ-specific domains contributing to disease activity. For each domain, features of disease activity are scored in 3 or 4 levels according to their severity. These scores are then summed across the 12 domains in a weighted manner to provide the total score ranging 0-123. Higher scores on the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) scale are associated with poorer health states. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement in disease status.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS)

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24-6.39 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.808
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24-5.64 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.85
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24-6.93 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.836
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Week 24-8.30 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.828
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.516195% CI: [-1.52, 3.02]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.633295% CI: [-2.8, 1.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.092195% CI: [-4.15, 0.32]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts

B-cell counts were measured before, during and after treatment with VAY736. After stopping VAY736 treatment they were used to monitor patients for time to recovery of adequate CD19+ B cell counts prior to discharge from the study. Change from baseline in B-cell counts before, during and after treatment with VAY736 as well as the time to recover to baseline like values (defined as at least 80% of baseline counts or \>= 50 cells/μL) were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Baseline was defined as the last assessment performed on or prior to the date of administration of the first dose of study treatment.

Time frame: Up to two years from last dose patient received.

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): patients were analyzed according to the first treatment received (at Period 2, 24 weeks). VAY736 300 mg - Placebo included patients who discontinued in Period 2 and entered Period 4 directly and patients who completed Period 2 and were re-randomized to placebo. Only patients with baseline measurement and at least one measurement post-baseline were included.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts3.8 months
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts4.8 months
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts6.8 months
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Kaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts8.4 months
VAY736 300 mg - VAY736 300 mgKaplan-Meier Analysis for Time to Recovery to Baseline Like Values for B-cell Counts6.5 months
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

The SF36 includes 8 scale scores (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health) and two summary scores, the physical and mental component scores. The first four and last four scales comprise physical and mental component scores, respectively. The range of scores of the physical component (PCS) and mental component (MCS) is 0 (lowest or worst possible level of functioning) to 100 (highest or best possible level of functioning).

Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS): Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Mental Component Score0.49 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.091
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Mental Component Score2.65 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.267
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Mental Component Score2.89 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.188
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Mental Component Score4.60 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.214
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Physical Component Score3.35 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.844
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Physical Component Score3.83 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.894
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Physical Component Score3.83 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.894
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Physical Component Score4.72 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.968
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Physical Component Score4.56 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.949
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Physical Component Score3.94 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.889
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Mental Component Score3.80 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.341
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Physical Component Score4.67 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.02
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Physical Component Score4.56 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.949
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Mental Component Score3.00 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.281
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Mental Component Score5.42 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.264
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Mental Component Score1.89 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.151
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Physical Component Score3.48 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.941
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Mental Component Score3.94 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.265
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Mental Component Score5.57 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.291
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Physical Component Score1.14 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.878
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Physical Component Score3.48 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.941
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Physical Component Score3.32 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.021
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Mental Component Score2.46 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.149
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Mental Component Score4.65 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.363
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Mental Component Score4.59 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.207
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Mental Component Score5.46 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.247
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Mental Component Score3.35 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.294
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Mental Component Score2.18 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.116
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4 - Physical Component Score1.98 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.863
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16 - Physical Component Score4.57 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.993
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12 - Physical Component Score3.47 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.909
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8 - Physical Component Score3.47 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.909
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 Weeks

The SF36 includes 8 scale scores (physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health) and two summary scores, the physical and mental component scores. The first four and last four scales comprise physical and mental component scores, respectively. The range of scores of the physical component (PCS) and mental component (MCS) is 0 (lowest or worst possible level of functioning) to 100 (highest or best possible level of functioning).

Time frame: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Full analysis set (FAS)

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksMental Component Score4.63 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.259
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksPhysical Component Score3.66 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.952
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksPhysical Component Score4.79 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.019
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksMental Component Score3.61 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.35
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksMental Component Score5.31 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.367
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksPhysical Component Score2.66 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.026
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksMental Component Score5.63 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.286
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component (PCS) and Mental Component (MCS) Over 24 WeeksPhysical Component Score5.50 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.972
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebo / Mental Component Scorep-value: 0.576895% CI: [-4.61, 2.57]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebo / Mental Component Scorep-value: 0.711395% CI: [-2.93, 4.28]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebo / Mental Component Scorep-value: 0.572295% CI: [-2.49, 4.48]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebo / Physical Component Scorep-value: 0.413895% CI: [-1.59, 3.83]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebo / Physical Component Scorep-value: 0.466395% CI: [-3.72, 1.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebo / Physical Component Scorep-value: 0.169495% CI: [-0.79, 4.47]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16

The EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) instrument contains 12 organ-specific domains contributing to disease activity. For each domain, features of disease activity are scored in 3 or 4 levels according to their severity. These scores are then summed across the 12 domains in a weighted manner to provide the total score ranging 0-123. Higher scores on the EULAR Sjögren's Syndrome Disease Activity Index (ESSDAI) scale are associated with poorer health states. A negative change from baseline indicates improvement in disease status.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 4-3.73 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.626
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 8-4.13 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.704
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 12-5.45 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.721
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 16-6.08 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.818
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 8-4.65 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.733
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 12-4.89 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.762
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 16-5.67 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.852
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 4-2.28 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.661
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 12-5.69 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.739
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 8-4.73 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.72
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 16-6.17 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.835
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 4-3.37 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.638
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 16-6.99 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.836
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 8-6.38 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.717
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 4-4.53 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.651
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSDAI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16Week 12-6.64 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.739
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24

The EULAR Sjörgen's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) is an established disease outcome measure for Sjögren's syndrome that is calculated by averaging the scales for pain, fatigue and dryness. The total score is the mean score of the 3 scales and ranges between 0 and 10 with higher values indicating more severity of symptoms. A negative change from baseline is a favorable outcome.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS)

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24-1.71 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.288
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24-1.39 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.304
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24-1.70 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.301
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Week 24-1.77 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.295
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.445795% CI: [-0.5, 1.13]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.30195% CI: [-0.79, 0.82]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.885895% CI: [-0.86, 0.74]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

The EULAR Sjörgen's Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) is an established disease outcome measure for Sjögren's syndrome that is calculated by averaging the scales for pain, fatigue and dryness. The total score is the mean score of the 3 scales and ranges between 0 and 10 with higher values indicating more severity of symptoms. A negative change from baseline is a favorable outcome.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-0.54 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.236
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-0.94 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.242
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-1.42 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.265
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-1.77 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.263
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-0.84 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.255
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-1.36 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.279
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-1.27 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.275
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-0.67 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.247
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-1.44 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.273
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-1.06 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.251
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-1.55 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.271
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-0.80 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.241
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-1.55 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.27
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-1.8 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.248
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-0.88 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.242
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in ESSPRI Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-1.23 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 0.27
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F v4) is a short, 13-item, easy-to-administer tool that measures an individual's level of fatigue during their usual daily activities over the previous week. The level of fatigue is measured on a four-point Likert scale (4 = not at all fatigued to 0 = very much fatigued). The global score ranges between 0 and 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.

Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 43.78 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.175
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 85.49 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.222
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 126.25 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.349
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 168.56 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.284
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 86.36 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.297
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 128.17 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.429
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 167.09 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.357
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 46.32 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.239
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 125.73 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.427
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 83.93 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.303
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 166.86 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.359
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 43.12 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.229
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 168.30 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.318
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 85.98 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.25
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 43.39 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.203
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 126.05 Scores on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.374
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 Weeks

The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F v4) is a short, 13-item, easy-to-administer tool that measures an individual's level of fatigue during their usual daily activities over the previous week. The level of fatigue is measured on a four-point Likert scale (4 = not at all fatigued to 0 = very much fatigued). The global score ranges between 0 and 52, with higher scores indicating less fatigue.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 24

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS)

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 Weeks9.05 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.404
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 Weeks7.12 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.502
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 Weeks6.48 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.518
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) Score Over 24 Weeks9.36 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 1.436
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.342495% CI: [-5.93, 2.07]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.209295% CI: [-6.58, 1.45]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.87495% CI: [-3.58, 4.2]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Physician global assessment of overall disease activity (PhGA) was performed using a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from no disease activity (score 0) to maximal disease activity (score 100), after the question Considering all the ways the disease affects your patient, draw a line on the scale for how well his or her condition is today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.

Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-12.49 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.327
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-18.54 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.239
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-21.01 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.299
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-19.44 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.572
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-16.53 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.338
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-20.72 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.413
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-24.49 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.687
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-10.50 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.445
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-25.35 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.341
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-22.12 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.374
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-24.77 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.676
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-12.38 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.361
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 16-25.77 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.633
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 8-24.85 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.289
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 4-18.67 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.367
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 16Week 12-27.25 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.305
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 Weeks

Physician global assessment of overall disease activity (PhGA) was performed using a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) ranging from no disease activity (score 0) to maximal disease activity (score 100), after the question Considering all the ways the disease affects your patient, draw a line on the scale for how well his or her condition is today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.

Time frame: Baseline, 24 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS)

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 Weeks-23.64 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.601
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 Weeks-27.81 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.751
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 Weeks-28.13 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.7
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Physician's Global Assessment (PhGA) of Patient's Overall Disease Activity Using Patient Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Over 24 Weeks-31.99 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.63
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.267195% CI: [-11.56, 3.22]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.224895% CI: [-11.78, 2.79]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.022495% CI: [-15.51, -1.2]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24

Change from baseline in salivary flow rate (unstimulated and stimulated) at 24 weeks as compared to placebo. Unstimulated saliva is a mix of serous and mucous secretions coming primarily from the submandibular and minor salivary glands. The parotid gland produces the largest volume of stimulated saliva. Stimulated saliva accounts for 80-90% of daily salivary production.

Time frame: Baseline, 24 weeks

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): The overall number of participants analyzed represents the FAS. The number analyzed per row represents participants with data available at each assessment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Stimulated0.05 mL/minStandard Error 0.067
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Unstimulated0.00 mL/minStandard Error 0.03
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Unstimulated0.01 mL/minStandard Error 0.034
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Stimulated0.16 mL/minStandard Error 0.074
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Unstimulated-0.00 mL/minStandard Error 0.032
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Stimulated0.18 mL/minStandard Error 0.071
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Unstimulated-0.01 mL/minStandard Error 0.031
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Least Squares Mean Change From Baseline in Salivary Flow Rate at Week 24Stimulated0.25 mL/minStandard Error 0.98
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebo (Stimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.27195% CI: [-0.08, 0.3]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebo (Stimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.161895% CI: [-0.05, 0.32]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebo (Stimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.037495% CI: [0.01, 0.38]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebo (Unstimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.955995% CI: [-0.09, 0.09]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebo (Unstimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.92995% CI: [-0.09, 0.08]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebo (Unstimulated salivary flow rate)p-value: 0.727695% CI: [-0.1, 0.07]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24

The PaGA of disease activity was performed using a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 (no disease activity) to 100 (maximal disease activity), in response to the question Considering all the ways Sjögren's syndrome affects you, please draw a line on the scale to indicate how well you are doing today. A negative change from baseline is a favourable outcome.

Time frame: Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24

Population: Full Analysis Set (FAS). Only participants with a value at both Baseline and post-baseline visit included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 8-9.74 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.035
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 24-15.11 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.405
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 16-16.26 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.194
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 4-9.42 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.85
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 12-11.45 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.064
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 4-10.02 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.992
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 8-11.48 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.214
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 12-17.51 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.244
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 16-17.56 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.361
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 24-12.83 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.648
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 4-5.96 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.969
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 12-11.73 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.234
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 24-11.85 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.704
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 16-14.86 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.375
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 8-8.70 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.271
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 8-15.27 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.091
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 16-15.78 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.271
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 12-13.57 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.105
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 24-19.87 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 3.47
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Patient's Global Assessment (PaGA) Score at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16 and 24Week 4-8.96 Scores on a scaleStandard Error 2.906
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 5 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.645795% CI: [-7.46, 12]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 50 mg vs. Placebop-value: 0.513295% CI: [-6.55, 13.06]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Week 24: VAY736 300 mg vs. Placebop-value: 9595% CI: [-14.21, 4.68]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Peak Serum Concentration of VAY736

Pharmacokinetic Concentrations This outcome only applies to patients who received at least one dose of VAY739 (so not applicable to placebo)

Time frame: baseline to week 24, then week 28

Population: Safety set (SAF): included all patients who received at least one dose of study medication. Patients were analyzed according to treatment received and the actual stratum at baseline. The safety set was used in the analysis of all safety variables.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Peak Serum Concentration of VAY7360.0747 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.203
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Peak Serum Concentration of VAY7360.475 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.38
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Peak Serum Concentration of VAY7361.46 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.596
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Peak Serum Concentration of VAY7362.15 ug/mLStandard Deviation 1.47
VAY736 300 mg - VAY736 300 mgPeak Serum Concentration of VAY7361.94 ug/mLStandard Deviation 1.53
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.

B-cell counts were measured before, during and after treatment with VAY736. After stopping VAY736 treatment they were used to monitor patients for time to recovery of adequate CD19+ B cell counts prior to discharge from the study. Change from baseline in B-cell counts before, during and after treatment with VAY736 as well as the time to recover to baseline like values (defined as at least 80% of baseline counts or \>= 50 cells/μL) were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Baseline was defined as the last assessment performed on or prior to the date of administration of the first dose of study treatment.

Time frame: Baseline, Week 24, Week 28

Population: Full analysis set (FAS): patients were analyzed according to the first treatment received (at Period 2, 24 weeks). VAY736 300 mg - Placebo included patients who discontinued in Period 2 and entered Period 4 directly and patients who completed Period 2 and were re-randomized to placebo. Only patients with baseline measurement and at least one measurement post-baseline were included.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
Placebo (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 24-88.00 Percent changeStandard Error 5.784
VAY736 - 5 mg (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 24-99.07 Percent changeStandard Error 5.812
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 243.29 Percent changeStandard Error 5.674
VAY736 - 50 mg (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 28-97.06 Percent changeStandard Error 5.732
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 28-105.3 Percent changeStandard Error 9.145
VAY736 - 300 mg (Up to Week 24)Percent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 24-103.0 Percent changeStandard Error 8.198
VAY736 300 mg - VAY736 300 mgPercent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 28-91.80 Percent changeStandard Error 8.272
VAY736 300 mg - VAY736 300 mgPercent Change From Baseline in Whole Blood CD19+ B-cell Counts.Week 24-94.20 Percent changeStandard Error 8.098

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 20, 2026