Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Parallel Group Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Degarelix at Two Different Dosing Regimens in Patients With Prostate Cancer (NCT NCT00116779)

NCT ID: NCT00116779

Last Updated: 2011-12-19

Results Overview

Number of participants with all testosterone values \<=0.5 nanogram/milliliter from Day 28 to Day 364

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

127 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Day 28 to Day 364

Results posted on

2011-12-19

Participant Flow

One hundred and seventy-six patients were screened to identify the one hundred and twenty-seven patients who were eligible for randomization.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Overall Study
STARTED
63
64
Overall Study
COMPLETED
42
45
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
21
19

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
4
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
4
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
1
Overall Study
Inadequate testosterone suppression
7
9
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
1
Overall Study
Elevated PSA levels
2
2

Baseline Characteristics

A Parallel Group Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Degarelix at Two Different Dosing Regimens in Patients With Prostate Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Total
n=127 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
55 Participants
n=7 Participants
109 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
74.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.73 • n=5 Participants
74.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.55 • n=7 Participants
74.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.12 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
63 Participants
n=5 Participants
64 Participants
n=7 Participants
127 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
59 Participants
n=7 Participants
107 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Curative Intent
No
41 participants
n=5 Participants
40 participants
n=7 Participants
81 participants
n=5 Participants
Curative Intent
Yes
22 participants
n=5 Participants
24 participants
n=7 Participants
46 participants
n=5 Participants
Participant Counts by Gleason Score
2-4
3 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
6 participants
n=5 Participants
Participant Counts by Gleason Score
5-6
19 participants
n=5 Participants
22 participants
n=7 Participants
41 participants
n=5 Participants
Participant Counts by Gleason Score
7-10
41 participants
n=5 Participants
39 participants
n=7 Participants
80 participants
n=5 Participants
The Number of Participants at Each Stage of Prostate Cancer
Localized
31 participants
n=5 Participants
23 participants
n=7 Participants
54 participants
n=5 Participants
The Number of Participants at Each Stage of Prostate Cancer
Locally advanced
5 participants
n=5 Participants
9 participants
n=7 Participants
14 participants
n=5 Participants
The Number of Participants at Each Stage of Prostate Cancer
Metastatic
15 participants
n=5 Participants
9 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants
The Number of Participants at Each Stage of Prostate Cancer
Not classifiable
12 participants
n=5 Participants
23 participants
n=7 Participants
35 participants
n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index
27.3 kilogram per square meter
FULL_RANGE 4.1 • n=5 Participants
26.7 kilogram per square meter
FULL_RANGE 3.98 • n=7 Participants
27 kilogram per square meter
FULL_RANGE 4.03 • n=5 Participants
Days Since Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
1213 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1597 • n=5 Participants
1256 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1550 • n=7 Participants
1234 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1568 • n=5 Participants
Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen
12.7 nanograms/milliliter
n=5 Participants
13.7 nanograms/milliliter
n=7 Participants
13.4 nanograms/milliliter
n=5 Participants
Serum Testosterone level
4.1 nanograms/milliliter
n=5 Participants
4.23 nanograms/milliliter
n=7 Participants
4.13 nanograms/milliliter
n=5 Participants
Weight
83 Kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6 • n=5 Participants
81.2 Kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.7 • n=7 Participants
82.1 Kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 28 to Day 364

Population: ITT population of patients who completed the study and had testosterone \<=0.5 nanogram per milliliter at Day 28.

Number of participants with all testosterone values \<=0.5 nanogram/milliliter from Day 28 to Day 364

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=49 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=53 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Testosterone <=0.5 Nanogram/Milliliter From Day 28 to Day 364
42 participants
Interval 73.0 to 94.0
41 participants
Interval 64.0 to 88.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 28 - Day 364

Population: ITT population of participants who completed the study and had a testosterone level of \<=0.5 nanogram per milliliter at Day 28.

Number of participants who maintained a testosterone level of \<=0.5 nanogram/milliliter from Day 28 to Day 364.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=45 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=42 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Testosterone Level <= 0.5 Nanogram/Milliliter From Day 28 to Day 364 for Participants With Testosterone <= 0.5 Nanogram/Milliliter at Day 28
42 participants
Interval 82.0 to 99.0
41 participants
Interval 87.0 to 100.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 3

Population: ITT population

Testosterone levels checked at Day 3 to determine if the reduction in testosterone level occurs rapidly after dosing.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Testosterone <= 0.5 Nanogram/Milliliter at Day 3.
54 participants
Interval 79.0 to 96.0
56 participants
Interval 78.0 to 95.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 0 (post dose) to Day 364

Population: ITT population

Median number of days after the first dose of Degarelix when the Prostate-Specific Antigen levels fell to 50 percent and 90 percent of the baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Days to 50 Percent and 90 Percent Reduction in Prostate-Specific Antigen
50 percent reduction (n=59, 59)
14 days
Interval 3.0 to 84.0
14 days
Interval 1.0 to 56.0
Days to 50 Percent and 90 Percent Reduction in Prostate-Specific Antigen
90 percent reduction (n=45, 48)
56 days
Interval 28.0 to 168.0
56 days
Interval 14.0 to 252.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 0 (post dose) to Day 364

Population: ITT population. 5 patients in the 60 mg group and 4 patients in the 80 mg group had PSA progression.

Median days to prostate-specific antigen increase of \>= 50 percent and \>= 5 nanograms/milliliter compared to nadir on two consecutive visits at least 2 weeks apart.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Days to Prostate-Specific Antigen Progression
196 days
Interval 107.0 to 280.0
154 days
Interval 28.0 to 308.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 1, 3, 7, 14

Population: ITT population

Di-hydrotestosterone levels at baseline and days 1, 3, 7, 14

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Median Di-Hydrotestosterone Levels At Various Study Timepoints
Baseline (n=63, 64)
360 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 800.0
350 picogram / milliliter
Interval 48.0 to 810.0
Median Di-Hydrotestosterone Levels At Various Study Timepoints
Day 1 (n=62, 62)
110 picogram / milliliter
Interval 37.0 to 350.0
120 picogram / milliliter
Interval 34.0 to 280.0
Median Di-Hydrotestosterone Levels At Various Study Timepoints
Day 3 (n=58, 63)
56.5 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 230.0
57 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 150.0
Median Di-Hydrotestosterone Levels At Various Study Timepoints
Day 7 (n=58, 63)
45.5 picogram / milliliter
Interval 20.0 to 150.0
52 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 280.0
Median Di-Hydrotestosterone Levels At Various Study Timepoints
Day 14 (n=61, 61)
37 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 230.0
40 picogram / milliliter
Interval 10.0 to 430.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 3, 14, 28, 84, 364

Population: ITT population

Prostate-specific antigen levels at baseline and days 3, 14, 28, 84, and 364.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Baseline (n=63, 64)
12.7 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 2.7 to 759.0
13.7 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 1.6 to 1942.0
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Day 3 (n=60, 64)
11.4 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 2.1 to 1557.0
12.2 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 1.3 to 1206.0
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Day 14 (n=61, 63)
6.4 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.9 to 362.0
6.8 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.9 to 182.0
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Day 28 (n=61, 63)
2.9 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.3 to 28.8
3.6 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.3 to 127.0
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Day 84 (n=57, 54)
0.8 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.0 to 32.1
0.7 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.0 to 104.0
Median Prostate-Specific Antigen Values at Various Study Timepoints
Day 364 (n=42, 43)
0.4 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.0 to 12.8
0.2 nanogram / milliliter
Interval 0.0 to 39.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 1, 3, 7, 14

Population: ITT population

Luteinizing hormone levels at baseline, and days 1, 3, 7, and 14.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Median Luteinizing Hormone Levels at Various Study Timeframes
Baseline (n=63, 64)
5.28 international units / liter
Interval 1.22 to 25.0
5.33 international units / liter
Interval 0.72 to 31.0
Median Luteinizing Hormone Levels at Various Study Timeframes
Day 1 (n=58, 61)
0.915 international units / liter
Interval 0.22 to 5.21
0.87 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 5.64
Median Luteinizing Hormone Levels at Various Study Timeframes
Day 3 (n=59, 60)
0.43 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 2.05
0.425 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 1.78
Median Luteinizing Hormone Levels at Various Study Timeframes
Day 7 (n=60, 61)
0.41 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 2.64
0.6 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 7.35
Median Luteinizing Hormone Levels at Various Study Timeframes
Day 14 (n=61, 62)
0.2 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 3.5
0.37 international units / liter
Interval 0.035 to 9.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Days 1,3,7,14,364

Population: ITT population

Testosterone levels at baseline and days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 364

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Baseline (n=63, 64)
4.1 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 1.51 to 11.0
4.23 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.2 to 8.68
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Day 1 (n=61, 63)
0.56 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.2 to 2.49
0.71 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.12 to 2.98
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Day 3 (n=60, 63)
0.26 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.13 to 0.67
0.31 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.11 to 1.31
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Day 7 (n=60, 64)
0.18 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.08 to 1.46
0.24 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.07 to 3.98
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Day 14 (n=61, 63)
0.11 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.04 to 2.19
0.14 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.015 to 6.99
Median Testosterone Levels at Various Days During the Study
Day 364 (n=42, 43)
0.07 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.015 to 0.45
0.07 nanograms / milliliter
Interval 0.015 to 0.32

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 through day 364

Population: ITT population

Participants whose alanine aminotransferase values were at levels above the normal range.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=62 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Abnormal Alanine Aminotransferase Values
> upper limit and 3 times upper limit
10 participants
21 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Alanine Aminotransferase Values
Total abnormal (> upper limit)
10 participants
21 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Alanine Aminotransferase Values
Total normal (<=upper limit)
52 participants
43 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 - 364

Population: ITT population

Participants with aspartate aminotransferase values that were above the normal range.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=62 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Abnormal Aspartate Aminotransferase Values
> 3 times upper limit - 5 times upper limit
0 participants
1 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Aspartate Aminotransferase Values
> upper limit - 3 times upper limit
6 participants
5 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Aspartate Aminotransferase Values
Total Abnormal (> upper limit)
6 participants
6 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Aspartate Aminotransferase Values
Total Normal (<= upper limit)
56 participants
58 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 - 364

Population: ITT population

Participants with abnormal total bilirubin values

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=62 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Number of Participants With Abnormal Total Bilirubin Values
>2 times upper limit
0 participants
1 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Total Bilirubin Values
>1.5 times upper limit
2 participants
4 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Total Bilirubin Values
> upper limit - 1.5 times upper limit
12 participants
9 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Total Bilirubin Values
Total abnormal (> upper limit)
14 participants
14 participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Total Bilirubin Values
Total normal (<=upper limit)
48 participants
50 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 364

Population: ITT population. Diastolic blood pressure n=63,63 Pulse n=63,60 Systolic blood pressure n=63,64 Weight n=55,61

Vital sign and body weight values at the end of the trial are compared to baseline values. The table represents the number of participants in each group with normal baseline values and markedly abnormal end-of-study values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
n=63 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
n=64 Participants
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Diastolic blood pressure <= 50 and decrease >= 15
7 participants
5 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Diastolic blood pressure >= 105 and increase >= 15
1 participants
2 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Pulse <=50 and decrease of >=15
2 participants
5 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Pulse >=120 and increase of >=15
0 participants
0 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Systolic blood pressure <=90 and decrease >=20
5 participants
5 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Systolic blood pressure >=180 and increase >=20
6 participants
7 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Weight decrease of >=7 percent
2 participants
3 participants
Participants With Markedly Abnormal Changes in Vital Signs or Body Weight
Weight increase of >= 7 percent
7 participants
4 participants

Adverse Events

Degarelix 60mg

Serious events: 9 serious events
Other events: 55 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Degarelix 80mg

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 52 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Acute coronary syndrome
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/63
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery disease
0.00%
0/63
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Gastrointestinal disorders
Inguinal hernia, obstructive
0.00%
0/63
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Injection site urticaria
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.00%
0/63
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Orchitis
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Infections and infestations
Perirectal abscess
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Infections and infestations
Pseudomembranous colitis
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Gastroenteritis radiation
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Nervous system disorders
Grand mal convulsion
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
0.00%
0/63
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/64

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Degarelix 60mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 60 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2-13.
Degarelix 80mg
Initial dose of 200 milligrams of Degarelix on Day 0 (cycle 1) given by subcutaneous injection. Maintenance dose of 80 milligrams of Degarelix given by subcutaneous injection every 28 days for cycles 2 - 13.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 4
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Fatigue
15.9%
10/63 • Number of events 12
23.4%
15/64 • Number of events 18
General disorders
Injection site pain
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 5
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 9
General disorders
Asthenia
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 2
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 5
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
11.1%
7/63 • Number of events 10
10.9%
7/64 • Number of events 7
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 4
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 3
Infections and infestations
Lower respiratory tract infection
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Arthropod sting
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/64
Investigations
Weight increased
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 4
Investigations
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 2
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 4
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 4
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 2
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 5
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain
0.00%
0/63
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 4
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
11.1%
7/63 • Number of events 11
9.4%
6/64 • Number of events 7
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 2
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 6
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 2
Renal and urinary disorders
Nocturia
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
10.9%
7/64 • Number of events 7
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 4
Renal and urinary disorders
Micturition urgency
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 5
Renal and urinary disorders
Pollakiuria
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Erectile dysfunction
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4
9.4%
6/64 • Number of events 6
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Gynaecomastia
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 4
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3
Vascular disorders
Hot flush
38.1%
24/63 • Number of events 26
48.4%
31/64 • Number of events 37
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 4

Additional Information

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