Trial Outcomes & Findings for Adherence in Patients Receiving PegIntron Pen/Rebetol for Hepatitis C in Conjunction With a Patient Assistance Program (Study P04281)(COMPLETED) (NCT NCT00704522)

NCT ID: NCT00704522

Last Updated: 2015-10-06

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

601 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 or 48 weeks (depending on genotype) and 24 weeks of follow up

Results posted on

2015-10-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Without Patient Assistance Program
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling.
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol With Patient Assistance Program
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling. Assistance programs include medications used prophylactically or for treatment (Growth factors: RBC and neutrophil; Psychiatric medications; Other medications) - Other interventions (Psychotherapy, Patient Support Groups, Visiting Nurse, Nurse Telephone Calls, Nurse support in office, Other health care professional support, Educational Literature).
Overall Study
STARTED
481
120
Overall Study
COMPLETED
298
75
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
183
45

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Without Patient Assistance Program
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling.
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol With Patient Assistance Program
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling. Assistance programs include medications used prophylactically or for treatment (Growth factors: RBC and neutrophil; Psychiatric medications; Other medications) - Other interventions (Psychotherapy, Patient Support Groups, Visiting Nurse, Nurse Telephone Calls, Nurse support in office, Other health care professional support, Educational Literature).
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
65
17
Overall Study
Failure to appear again at hospital
56
10
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
17
8
Overall Study
Adverse Event
9
1
Overall Study
Undefined causes
9
7
Overall Study
No information on therapy end
27
2

Baseline Characteristics

Adherence in Patients Receiving PegIntron Pen/Rebetol for Hepatitis C in Conjunction With a Patient Assistance Program (Study P04281)(COMPLETED)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Without Patient Assistance Program
n=481 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling.
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol With Patient Assistance Program
n=120 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling. Assistance programs include medications used prophylactically or for treatment (Growth factors: RBC and neutrophil; Psychiatric medications; Other medications) - Other interventions (Psychotherapy, Patient Support Groups, Visiting Nurse, Nurse Telephone Calls, Nurse support in office, Other health care professional support, Educational Literature).
Total
n=601 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
41.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.98 • n=5 Participants
41.38 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.96 • n=7 Participants
41.76 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.77 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
175 Participants
n=5 Participants
42 Participants
n=7 Participants
217 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
306 Participants
n=5 Participants
78 Participants
n=7 Participants
384 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Austria
481 participants
n=5 Participants
120 participants
n=7 Participants
601 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 or 48 weeks (depending on genotype) and 24 weeks of follow up

Population: All participants

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Without Patient Assistance Program
n=481 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling.
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol With Patient Assistance Program
n=120 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling. Assistance programs include medications used prophylactically or for treatment (Growth factors: RBC and neutrophil; Psychiatric medications; Other medications) - Other interventions (Psychotherapy, Patient Support Groups, Visiting Nurse, Nurse Telephone Calls, Nurse support in office, Other health care professional support, Educational Literature).
Number of Participants Who Complete Treatment With PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Therapy for Hepatitis C When Administered With a Patient Assistance Program
298 Participants
75 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After start of treatment

Population: Number of participants who received study drug

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol Without Patient Assistance Program
n=478 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling.
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol With Patient Assistance Program
n=119 Participants
PegIntron \& Rebetol will be administered according to the products' labeling. Assistance programs include medications used prophylactically or for treatment (Growth factors: RBC and neutrophil; Psychiatric medications; Other medications) - Other interventions (Psychotherapy, Patient Support Groups, Visiting Nurse, Nurse Telephone Calls, Nurse support in office, Other health care professional support, Educational Literature).
Average Length of Treatment With PegIntron/Rebetol
28.8 Weeks
Standard Deviation 14.6
27.3 Weeks
Standard Deviation 14.7

Adverse Events

PegIntron Pen/Rebetol

Serious events: 20 serious events
Other events: 100 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol
n=597 participants at risk
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
PANCYTOPENIA
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHOEA
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Gastrointestinal disorders
VOMITING
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
General disorders
INJECTION SITE REACTION
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
ABSCESS SWEAT GLAND
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
CELLULITIS
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
ERYSIPELAS
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
PNEUMONIA
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
TUBERCULOSIS
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Infections and infestations
VIRAL INFECTION
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Investigations
SMEAR CERVIX ABNORMAL
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
BREAST CANCER IN SITU
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
HEPATIC NEOPLASM MALIGNANT
0.34%
2/597 • Number of events 2
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
RECTAL CANCER
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Nervous system disorders
MYELOPATHY
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
ACUTE PSYCHOSIS
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
ALCOHOL ABUSE
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
MAJOR DEPRESSION
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
SUICIDAL IDEATION
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Renal and urinary disorders
RENAL COLIC
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RASH
0.17%
1/597 • Number of events 1
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Surgical and medical procedures
HOSPITALISATION
0.34%
2/597 • Number of events 2
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
PegIntron Pen/Rebetol
n=597 participants at risk
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANAEMIA
8.2%
49/597 • Number of events 50
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
LEUKOPENIA
7.2%
43/597 • Number of events 51
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).
Psychiatric disorders
DEPRESSION
6.4%
38/597 • Number of events 38
Population for Adverse Event reporting is based on all participants who received study drug (N=597).

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place