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Efficacy and Safety of Mepolizumab in Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)/ Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (ECRS)

A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group Phase III Study to Assess the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of 100 mg SC Mepolizumab in Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) / Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (ECRS) MERIT: Mepolizumab in Eosinophilic Chronic RhinosinusITis Study

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04607005
Acronym
MERIT
Enrollment
169
Registered
2020-10-28
Start date
2021-02-08
Completion date
2023-07-04
Last updated
2026-07-22

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

Conditions

Nasal Polyps

Keywords

Chronic rhinosinusitis, Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis, Mepolizumab

Brief summary

This is a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group phase III study designed to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of 100 milligrams (mg) subcutaneous (SC) mepolizumab treatment in adults with CRSwNP/ECRS for the purpose of registration in Japan and China. Approximately 160 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either 100 mg SC mepolizumab or placebo SC. The study will include a 4-week run-in period followed by randomization to a 52-week treatment period, where participants will be administered 4-weekly doses of mepolizumab or placebo via a pre-filled safety syringe device (SSD) injection.

Interventions

DRUGMepolizumab

Mepolizumab will be available as a clear to opalescent, colorless solution for SC injection in a single-use, safety syringe at a unit dose strength of 100 mg/milliliters (mL).

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo will be available as a clear to opalescent, colorless sterile solution for SC injection in a single-use, safety syringe

DRUGStandard of care

Participants will continue to receive Standard of care as they are used to before entry in the study.

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY
BioClinica, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Signant Health
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

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

Masking description

The site staff and central study team will be blinded to each participant's eosinophil count (including white blood count differential) and to central overread nasal polyps scores following randomization.

Intervention model description

Participants will be randomized in a ratio of 1:1 to receive a single SC dose of 100 mg mepolizumab or placebo every 4 weeks during 52-week treatment period.

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Participants of 18 years of age and older inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Body weight greater than or equal to 40 kilograms (kg). * Male or female participants (with appropriate contraceptive methods) to be eligible for entry into the study. * Female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, one of the following conditions applies: * Is a woman of non- childbearing potential (WONCBP) : or * Is a woman of child bearing potential (WOCBP) and using a contraceptive method that is highly effective \[with a failure rate of less than (\<)1percent (%) per year\], preferably with low user dependency, during the study intervention period and for at least 105 days after the last dose of study intervention. The investigator should evaluate the potential for contraceptive method failure (for example \[e.g.\] noncompliance, recently initiated) in relationship to the first dose of study intervention. * A WOCBP must have a negative highly sensitive urine pregnancy test within 24 hours before the first dose of study intervention. * If a urine test cannot be confirmed as negative (e.g., an ambiguous result), a serum pregnancy test is required. In such cases, the participant must be excluded from participation if the serum pregnancy result is positive. * The investigator is responsible for review of medical history, menstrual history, and recent sexual activity to decrease the risk for inclusion of a woman with an early undetected pregnancy. * A documented blood eosinophil count of over 2% in the 12 months prior to Visit 0 or through a blood sample taken between Visit 0 and Visit 1. All participants must meet blood eosinophil count of over 2% by Visit 1. Participants with peripheral blood eosinophil count over 2% to 5% must also have comorbid bronchial asthma, aspirin intolerance, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug intolerance at Visit 1 assessment in order to return for Visit 2. * Endoscopic bilateral NP score of at least 5 out of a maximum score of 8 (with a minimum score of 2 in each nasal cavity) assessed by the investigator. * Participants who have had at least one of the following at Visit 1: previous nasal surgery for the removal of NP; have used at least three consecutive days of systemic corticosteroids in the previous 2 years for the treatment of NP: medically unsuitable or intolerant to systemic corticosteroid. * Participants with severe NP symptoms defined as a nasal obstruction VAS symptom score of greater than (\>)5. * Presence of symptoms of CRS as described by at least two different symptoms for at least 12 weeks prior to Visit 1, one of which should be either nasal blockage/obstruction/congestion or nasal discharge (anterior/posterior nasal drip), plus facial pain/pressure, and/or reduction or loss of smell * Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

* As a result of medical interview, physical examination, or screening investigation the physician responsible considers the participant unfit for the study. (e.g. symptomatic herpes zoster within 3 months prior to screening, evidence of tuberculosis \[TB\] active or latent). * Cystic fibrosis * Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (also known as Churg Strauss syndrome), Young's, Kartagener's or dyskinetic ciliary syndromes. * Antrochoanal polyps. * Severe nasal septal deviation preventing full assesment of nasal polyps in both nostrils. * Acute sinusitis or upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) at screening or in 2 weeks prior to screening. * Ongoing rhinitis medicamentosa (rebound or chemical induced rhinitis). * Participants who have had an asthma exacerbation requiring admission to hospital within 4 weeks of screening. * Participants who have undergone any intranasal and/or sinus surgery (for example polypectomy, balloon dilatation or nasal stent insertion) within 6 months prior to Visit 1. * Participants where NP surgery is contraindicated in the opinion of the Investigator. * Participants with a known medical history of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. * Participants with a known, pre-existing parasitic infestation within 6 months prior to Visit 1. * Participants who are currently receiving or have received within 3 months (or 5 half-lives - whatever is the longest) prior to first mepolizumab dose, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or investigational medications/therapies. * Participants with a history of sensitivity to any of the study medications, or components thereof or a history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the investigator or GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation. Aspirin sensitive participants are acceptable. * Participants with a history of allergic reaction to anti-IL-5 or other monoclonal antibody therapy. * Participants that have taken part in previous mepolizumab clinical studies. * Participants currently using intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) and inhaled corticosteroids exhalation through nose (ICS/ETN) for the management of their ECRS who are not willing to maintain using this method of administration throughout the study. * Use of systemic corticosteroids (including oral corticosteroids) or corticosteroid nasal solution (intranasal corticosteroid is excepted) within 4 weeks prior to screening or planned use of such medications during the double-blind period. * INCS and/or inhaled corticosteroids exhalation through nose (ICS/ETN) dose changes within 1 month prior to Visit 1 (if applicable). * Treatments with biological or immunosuppressive treatment (other than Xolair) treatment within 5 terminal phase half-lives of Visit 1. * Omalizumab (Xolair) treatment in the 130 days prior to Visit 1. * Commencement or change of dose of leukotriene antagonist treatment less than 30 days prior to Visit 1. * Commencement or change of dose of allergen immunotherapy within the previous 3 months. * Women who are pregnant or lactating or are planning on becoming pregnant during the study. * Any participant who is considered unlikely to survive the duration of the study period or has any rapidly progressing disease or immediate life-threatening illness (e.g. cancer). In addition, any participant who has any other condition (e.g. neurological condition) that is likely to affect respiratory function should not be included in the study. * Participants who have known, pre-existing, clinically significant endocrine, autoimmune, cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, hematological or any other system abnormalities that are uncontrolled with standard treatment. * Participants with symptoms suggestive of active Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection (that is fever, cough etc) are excluded. * Participants with known COVID-19 positive contacts within the past 14 days should be excluded for at least 14 days since the exposure and the participant remains symptom free. * A known immunodeficiency (e.g. HIV), other than that explained by the use of corticosteroids taken as therapy. * A current malignancy or previous history of cancer in remission for less than 12 months prior to screening. * Current active liver or biliary disease (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones or otherwise stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment). * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>2 times Upper limit of normal (ULN). * Bilirubin \>1.5 times ULN (isolated bilirubin \>1.5 times ULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin \<35%). * Current unstable liver or biliary disease per investigator assessment defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal or gastric varices, persistent jaundice, or cirrhosis. * Participants with a QT interval, from the electrocardiogram (ECG) conducted at Screening Visit 1, corrected with Fridericia's formula (QTcF) \>450 milliseconds (msec) (or QTcF \>480msec in participants with bundle branch block). * Known or suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years prior to Screening (Visit 1) that in the opinion of the investigator would prevent the participant from completing the study procedures. * Is an investigator, sub-investigator, and study coordinator, employee of a participating investigator or study site, or immediate family member of the aforementioned that is involved in this study. * In the opinion of the investigator, any participant who is unable to read and/or would not be able to complete a questionnaire.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic Nasal Polyps (NP) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to week 52Total endoscopic nasal polyp score is collected at clinical visits. Independent reviewers, blinded to treatment, reviewed image recordings of nasal endoscopies to determine total endoscopic NP score based on NP size. The right and left nostrils were scored from 0 to 4 (0 = No polyps; 1 = Small polyps in the middle meatus not reaching below the inferior border of the middle concha; 2 = Polyps reaching below the lower border of the middle turbinate; 3 = Large polyps reaching the lower border of the inferior turbinate or polyps medial to the middle concha; and 4 = Large polyps causing complete obstruction/congestion of the inferior meatus). The total score is the sum of the right and left nostril scores and ranges from 0 to 8 (calculated by summing the scores \[0 to 4\] in each nostril), higher scores indicate worse status. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic NP Score at Week 52 - Intent-to-Treat (ITT) PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to Week 52Total endoscopic nasal polyp score is collected at clinical visits. The assessments were performed by central video image recordings of nasal endoscopy (NE). The right and left nostrils were scored from 0 to 4 (0 = No polyps; 1 = Small polyps in the middle meatus not reaching below the inferior border of the middle concha; 2 = Polyps reaching below the lower border of the middle turbinate; 3 = Large polyps reaching the lower border of the inferior turbinate or polyps medial to the middle concha; and 4 = Large polyps causing complete obstruction/congestion of the inferior meatus). The total score is the sum of the right and left nostril scores and ranges from 0 to 8 (calculated by summing the scores \[0 to 4\] in each nostril), "0" score represents better status while "8" represents worse status. Baseline was defined as last value prior to first dose (Day 1). Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale (VAS) using an electronic diary (eDiary). Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final nasal obstruction VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction VAS Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale (VAS) using an electronic diary (eDiary). Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores dividing by 10. The final nasal obstruction VAS score ranged between 0 and 10, with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final overall VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final overall VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Lund Mackay (LMK) Computed Tomography (CT) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) and Week 52The LMK CT scoring system is based on localization with points given for degree of opacification: 0 =normal, 1 = partial opacification, 2 = total opacification. These points are then applied to the maxillary, anterior ethmoid, posterior ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal sinus on each side. The osteomeatal complex (OC) was graded as 0 = not occluded, or 2 = occluded deriving a maximum score of 12 per side. The range for the LMK CT score is therefore 0-24 (higher scores indicating more opacification) when summed across both sides. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in LMK CT Score at Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) and Week 52The LMK CT scoring system is based on localization with points given for degree of opacification: 0 =normal, 1 = partial opacification, 2 = total opacification. These points are then applied to the maxillary, anterior ethmoid, posterior ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal sinus on each side of the nostril. The osteomeatal complex (OC) was graded as 0 = not occluded, or 2 = occluded deriving a maximum score of 12 per side. The range for the LMK CT score is therefore 0-24 (higher scores indicating more opacification) when summed across both sides. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The composite VAS score was calculated as average of individual scores of nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat and loss of smell and ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The composite VAS score was calculated as average of individual scores of nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat and loss of smell and ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to Week 52SNOT-22 is a 22-item measure of disease specific health related quality of life (HRQoL). Participants were asked to rate the severity of their condition on each of the 22 items over the previous 2 weeks using a 6-point rating scale of 0-5 including: 0 =Not present/no problem; 1 =Very mild problem; 2 = Mild or slight problem; 3 = Moderate problem; 4 = Severe problem; 5=Problem as "bad as it can be". The scores for each question were summed up to derive the total score range for the SNOT-22 was from 0 (high quality of life) to 110 (worst quality of life), where higher scores representing worse quality of life. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to Week 52SNOT-22 is a 22-questions measure of disease specific health related quality of life (HRQoL). Participants were asked to rate the severity of their condition on each of the 22 items over the previous 2 weeks using a 6-point rating scale of 0-5 including: 0 =Not present/no problem; 1 =Very mild problem; 2 = Mild or slight problem; 3 = Moderate problem; 4 = Severe problem; 5=Problem as "bad as it can be". The scores for each question were summed up to derive the total score range for all SNOT-22 items ranging from 0 (high quality of life) to 110 (worst quality of life). Lower score indicating better HRQoL. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final loss of smell VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT PopulationBaseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final loss of smell VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.
Percentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesAt Week 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and Week 52NP surgery is defined as any procedure involving instruments resulting in incision and removal of tissue from the nasal cavity (for example polypectomy). Additionally, the number of courses of systemic steroids and reason for treatment will be recorded throughout the study. Percentage of participants with nasal surgery or course of systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS and corresponding 95% CI have been presented, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Percentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationAt Week 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and Week 52NP surgery is defined as any procedure involving instruments resulting in incision and removal of tissue from the nasal cavity (for example polypectomy). Additionally, the number of courses of systemic steroids and reason for treatment will be recorded throughout the study. Percentage of participants with nasal surgery or course of systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS and corresponding 95% CI have been presented, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Countries

Japan

Contacts

STUDY_DIRECTORGSK Clinical Trials

GlaxoSmithKline

Participant flow

Recruitment details

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) was informed of suspected Good Clinical Practices (GCP) violations in Medipharma, a Japanese site management organization (SMO) which provided site management services to 2 sites for this study, at which 6 participants were enrolled (4 participants in Mepolizumab + Standard of care (SOC) arm and 2 participants in Placebo + SOC arm). Analysis was performed on two sets of population based on GCP non-compliance (Intent to treat (ITT) and ITT excluding Non-GCP Site).

Pre-assignment details

A total of 169 participants were randomized in a ratio of 1:1 to receive a single dose of 100 milligrams per millilitre (mg/mL) mepolizumab or placebo subcutaneously (SC) every 4 weeks during the 52-week of treatment period.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Mepolizumab
Participants received one dose of 100 mg/mL mepolizumab subcutaneous (SC) on top of Standard of Care (SoC) every 4 weeks during the 52-week treatment period.
84
Placebo
Participants received one dose of matching placebo via SC route on top of SoC, every 4 weeks during the 52-week treatment period.
85
Total169

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalMepolizumab
Age, Continuous51.8 YEARS
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.23
52.1 YEARS
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.93
52.4 YEARS
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.53
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
ASIAN
61 Participants121 Participants60 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
WHITE
24 Participants48 Participants24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants60 Participants31 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
56 Participants109 Participants53 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 840 / 85
other
Total, other adverse events
47 / 8452 / 85
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 843 / 85

Outcome results

Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction VAS Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale (VAS) using an electronic diary (eDiary). Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores dividing by 10. The final nasal obstruction VAS score ranged between 0 and 10, with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction VAS Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-3.20 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.328
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction VAS Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-1.77 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.331
p-value: 0.00295% CI: [-2.35, -0.51]Mixed Models Analysis
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale (VAS) using an electronic diary (eDiary). Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final nasal obstruction VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-3.23 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.336
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Mean Nasal Obstruction Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-1.80 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.333
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-2.37, -0.5]Mixed Models Analysis
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic Nasal Polyps (NP) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

Total endoscopic nasal polyp score is collected at clinical visits. Independent reviewers, blinded to treatment, reviewed image recordings of nasal endoscopies to determine total endoscopic NP score based on NP size. The right and left nostrils were scored from 0 to 4 (0 = No polyps; 1 = Small polyps in the middle meatus not reaching below the inferior border of the middle concha; 2 = Polyps reaching below the lower border of the middle turbinate; 3 = Large polyps reaching the lower border of the inferior turbinate or polyps medial to the middle concha; and 4 = Large polyps causing complete obstruction/congestion of the inferior meatus). The total score is the sum of the right and left nostril scores and ranges from 0 to 8 (calculated by summing the scores \[0 to 4\] in each nostril), higher scores indicate worse status. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using missing at random (MAR) assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic Nasal Polyps (NP) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-0.62 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.164
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic Nasal Polyps (NP) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-0.19 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.164
p-value: 0.06795% CI: [-0.89, 0.03]Mixed Models Analysis
Primary

Mean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic NP Score at Week 52 - Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population

Total endoscopic nasal polyp score is collected at clinical visits. The assessments were performed by central video image recordings of nasal endoscopy (NE). The right and left nostrils were scored from 0 to 4 (0 = No polyps; 1 = Small polyps in the middle meatus not reaching below the inferior border of the middle concha; 2 = Polyps reaching below the lower border of the middle turbinate; 3 = Large polyps reaching the lower border of the inferior turbinate or polyps medial to the middle concha; and 4 = Large polyps causing complete obstruction/congestion of the inferior meatus). The total score is the sum of the right and left nostril scores and ranges from 0 to 8 (calculated by summing the scores \[0 to 4\] in each nostril), 0 score represents better status while 8 represents worse status. Baseline was defined as last value prior to first dose (Day 1). Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the Intent to Treat (ITT) Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using missing at random (MAR) assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic NP Score at Week 52 - Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population-0.65 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.16
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Total Endoscopic NP Score at Week 52 - Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population-0.19 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.162
p-value: 0.04395% CI: [-0.92, -0.02]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final loss of smell VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabChange From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-1.76 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.215
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-0.87 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.219
p-value: 0.00495% CI: [-1.49, -0.28]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in LMK CT Score at Week 52 - ITT Population

The LMK CT scoring system is based on localization with points given for degree of opacification: 0 =normal, 1 = partial opacification, 2 = total opacification. These points are then applied to the maxillary, anterior ethmoid, posterior ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal sinus on each side of the nostril. The osteomeatal complex (OC) was graded as 0 = not occluded, or 2 = occluded deriving a maximum score of 12 per side. The range for the LMK CT score is therefore 0-24 (higher scores indicating more opacification) when summed across both sides. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in LMK CT Score at Week 52 - ITT Population-3.55 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.442
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in LMK CT Score at Week 52 - ITT Population-1.88 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.454
p-value: 0.00995% CI: [-2.93, -0.42]ANCOVA
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Lund Mackay (LMK) Computed Tomography (CT) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

The LMK CT scoring system is based on localization with points given for degree of opacification: 0 =normal, 1 = partial opacification, 2 = total opacification. These points are then applied to the maxillary, anterior ethmoid, posterior ethmoid, sphenoid, frontal sinus on each side. The osteomeatal complex (OC) was graded as 0 = not occluded, or 2 = occluded deriving a maximum score of 12 per side. The range for the LMK CT score is therefore 0-24 (higher scores indicating more opacification) when summed across both sides. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Lund Mackay (LMK) Computed Tomography (CT) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-3.52 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.449
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Lund Mackay (LMK) Computed Tomography (CT) Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-1.88 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.452
p-value: 0.01295% CI: [-2.9, -0.37]ANCOVA
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final loss of smell VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-1.71 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.22
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Mean Individual VAS Symptom Score for Loss of Smell During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-0.89 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.219
p-value: 0.00995% CI: [-1.43, -0.21]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final overall VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-3.31 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.346
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-1.77 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.35
p-value: 0.00295% CI: [-2.51, -0.57]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from the electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The final overall VAS score ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-3.33 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.354
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Mean Overall VAS Symptom Score During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-1.80 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.352
p-value: 0.00395% CI: [-2.52, -0.55]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population

SNOT-22 is a 22-questions measure of disease specific health related quality of life (HRQoL). Participants were asked to rate the severity of their condition on each of the 22 items over the previous 2 weeks using a 6-point rating scale of 0-5 including: 0 =Not present/no problem; 1 =Very mild problem; 2 = Mild or slight problem; 3 = Moderate problem; 4 = Severe problem; 5=Problem as bad as it can be. The scores for each question were summed up to derive the total score range for all SNOT-22 items ranging from 0 (high quality of life) to 110 (worst quality of life). Lower score indicating better HRQoL. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Only those participants with data available at specified time points have been analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population-18.98 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 2.771
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population-7.58 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 2.806
p-value: 0.00495% CI: [-19.19, -3.6]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

SNOT-22 is a 22-item measure of disease specific health related quality of life (HRQoL). Participants were asked to rate the severity of their condition on each of the 22 items over the previous 2 weeks using a 6-point rating scale of 0-5 including: 0 =Not present/no problem; 1 =Very mild problem; 2 = Mild or slight problem; 3 = Moderate problem; 4 = Severe problem; 5=Problem as bad as it can be. The scores for each question were summed up to derive the total score range for the SNOT-22 was from 0 (high quality of life) to 110 (worst quality of life), where higher scores representing worse quality of life. Baseline was defined as Day 1 value. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites and 1 participant who did not have baseline SNOT. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle post-baseline missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-18.27 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 2.889
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in Sino-nasal Outcome Test (SNOT)-22 Total Score at Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-7.65 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 2.869
p-value: 0.0195% CI: [-18.68, -2.57]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The composite VAS score was calculated as average of individual scores of nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat and loss of smell and ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-2.64 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.289
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population-1.44 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.291
p-value: 0.00495% CI: [-2.02, -0.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Mean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

Participants rated individual (nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat, loss of smell, facial pain) and overall symptoms on a visual analog scale using an eDiary. Captured scores ranged between 0 (none) and 100 (as bad as you can imagine), final scores derived from electronically captured scores by dividing by 10. The composite VAS score was calculated as average of individual scores of nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, mucus in the throat and loss of smell and ranged between 0 (none) and 10 (worst), with higher scores indicating greater disease severity. The average of daily scores in 4-weekly intervals were calculated and data is presented for Weeks 49-52. Baseline was defined as the average score from the 7 days of eDiary data collected prior to Day 1. Change from Baseline = Post-baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1) up to 4 weeks prior to week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
MepolizumabMean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-2.64 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.294
PlaceboMean Change From Baseline in the Mean Composite VAS Score [Combining VAS Scores for Nasal Obstruction, Nasal Discharge, Mucus in the Throat and Loss of Smell] During the 4 Weeks Prior to Week 52 - ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites-1.47 Scores on a ScaleStandard Error 0.291
p-value: 0.00595% CI: [-1.99, -0.35]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT Population

NP surgery is defined as any procedure involving instruments resulting in incision and removal of tissue from the nasal cavity (for example polypectomy). Additionally, the number of courses of systemic steroids and reason for treatment will be recorded throughout the study. Percentage of participants with nasal surgery or course of systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS and corresponding 95% CI have been presented, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Time frame: At Week 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set that included all randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization. Analysis was performed using MAR assumption to handle missing data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 84.4 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 4024.9 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 2420.3 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 4827.2 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 1613.5 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 5227.2 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 3224.9 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 5246.6 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 88.9 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 1620.5 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 2429.9 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 3232.2 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 4041.7 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Course of Systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS up to Week 52 - ITT PopulationWeek 4846.6 Percentage of participants
p-value: 0.01895% CI: [0.25, 0.88]Cox proportional hazards model
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed Sites

NP surgery is defined as any procedure involving instruments resulting in incision and removal of tissue from the nasal cavity (for example polypectomy). Additionally, the number of courses of systemic steroids and reason for treatment will be recorded throughout the study. Percentage of participants with nasal surgery or course of systemic CS for CRSwNP/ECRS and corresponding 95% CI have been presented, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Time frame: At Week 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and Week 52

Population: The analysis was performed on the ITT Set (randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study treatment) excluding participants from Medipharma managed sites. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment they were allocated at randomization.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 4019.0 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 4820.4 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 5220.4 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 83.7 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 1610.1 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 2413.9 Percentage of participants
MepolizumabPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 3216.4 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 4030.4 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 1613.5 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 4835.8 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 3223.7 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 5235.8 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 2422.4 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants With Nasal Surgery or Systemic Corticosteroids (CS) for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis/Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP/ECRS) Over Time- ITT Population Excluding Medipharma Managed SitesWeek 84.9 Percentage of participants
p-value: 0.02695% CI: [0.26, 0.92]Cox proportional hazards model

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026