Trial Outcomes & Findings for Aprepitant as Antiemetic Prophylaxis in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Induction Chemotherapy (NCT NCT01334086)

NCT ID: NCT01334086

Last Updated: 2021-11-22

Results Overview

Cumulative incidence will be determined by the patient self-assessment form, supplemented by the nursing inpatient records.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

41 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Day 1 through end of Day 5

Results posted on

2021-11-22

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aprepitant
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Overall Study
STARTED
41
Overall Study
COMPLETED
41
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Aprepitant as Antiemetic Prophylaxis in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Undergoing Induction Chemotherapy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aprepitant
n=41 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
56 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
41 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1 through end of Day 5

Cumulative incidence will be determined by the patient self-assessment form, supplemented by the nursing inpatient records.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aprepitant
n=38 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Percentage of Participants With Incidence of Vomiting/Retching From Day 1 Through End of Day 5
26.3 percentage of particpants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

This will be determined by both self-assessment form which will be filled out by the patient on a daily basis, and review of the nursing inpatient records.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aprepitant
n=38 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 1
7 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 2
11 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 3
16 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 4
13 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 5
13 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 6
24 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 7
13 incidents
Daily Number of Vomiting or Retching Incidents From Days 1-8
Day 8
11 incidents

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

This will be determined by both self-assessment form which will be filled out by the patient on a daily basis, and review of the nursing inpatient records.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aprepitant
n=38 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Vomiting or Retching From Days 1-8.
34.2 percentage of particpants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aprepitant
n=38 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Percentage of Patients Experiencing Nausea From Days 1-8.
68.4 percentage of particpants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aprepitant
n=41 Participants
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 1
18 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 2
29 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 3
39 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 4
58 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 5
65 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 6
75 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 7
68 % of pts receiving breakthrough
Percentage of Patients' Use of Supplemental Anti-emetics as Determined by the Total Number of Doses Per Day and in Total, From Days 1-8.
Day 8
53 % of pts receiving breakthrough

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 1 to 8

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Aprepitant

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 40 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Aprepitant
n=41 participants at risk
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomitting
2.4%
1/41 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
2.4%
1/41 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
2.4%
1/41 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
2.4%
1/41 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Aprepitant
n=41 participants at risk
Aprepitant: Oral aprepitant will be given to the participant on Days 1-5 of standard induction treatment. A dose of 125 mg will be given on Day 1 and 80 mg will be given on Days 2-5.
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL DISTENSION
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
ABDOMINAL PAIN
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANEMIA
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
ANOREXIA
31.7%
13/41 • Number of events 13
Psychiatric disorders
ANXIETY
12.2%
5/41 • Number of events 5
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
BACK PAIN
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Eye disorders
BLURRED VISION
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
BRUISING
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
General disorders
CHILLS
22.0%
9/41 • Number of events 10
Gastrointestinal disorders
CONSTIPATION
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
COUGH
14.6%
6/41 • Number of events 6
Psychiatric disorders
DEPRESSION
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
DIARRHEA
43.9%
18/41 • Number of events 19
Nervous system disorders
DIZZINESS
24.4%
10/41 • Number of events 10
Gastrointestinal disorders
DRY MOUTH
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Nervous system disorders
DYSGEUSIA
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
DYSPEPSIA
12.2%
5/41 • Number of events 5
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
EPISTAXIS
14.6%
6/41 • Number of events 6
Eye disorders
EYE PAIN
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
General disorders
FATIGUE
24.4%
10/41 • Number of events 10
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA
46.3%
19/41 • Number of events 19
General disorders
FEVER
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Vascular disorders
FLUSHING
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Nervous system disorders
HEADACHE
39.0%
16/41 • Number of events 16
Gastrointestinal disorders
HEMORRHOIDS
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
HYPERHIDROSIS
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
HYPOKALEMIA
14.6%
6/41 • Number of events 6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Vascular disorders
HYPOTENSION
31.7%
13/41 • Number of events 14
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
HYPOXIA
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Psychiatric disorders
INSOMNIA
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
MUCOSITIS ORAL
46.3%
19/41 • Number of events 21
Gastrointestinal disorders
NAUSEA
61.0%
25/41 • Number of events 27
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
NECK PAIN
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
General disorders
DYSOSMIA
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Investigations
NEUTROPHIL COUNT DECREASED
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
ORAL HEMORRHAGE
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
ORAL PAIN
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
General disorders
PAIN
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
PAIN IN EXTREMITY
12.2%
5/41 • Number of events 5
Nervous system disorders
PARESTHESIA
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Investigations
PLATELET COUNT DECREASED
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
PRODUCTIVE COUGH
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
PRURITUS
24.4%
10/41 • Number of events 11
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RASH ACNEIFORM
22.0%
9/41 • Number of events 9
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RASH MACULO-PAPULAR
22.0%
9/41 • Number of events 10
Infections and infestations
SEPSIS
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Cardiac disorders
SINUS BRADYCARDIA
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Infections and infestations
SKIN INFECTION
12.2%
5/41 • Number of events 6
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
SKIN ULCERATION
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 5
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
SORE THROAT
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
STOMACH PAIN
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Renal and urinary disorders
URINARY INCONTINENCE
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
VOMITING
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
General disorders
EDEMA LIMBS
19.5%
8/41 • Number of events 10
Infections and infestations
LUNG INFECTION
12.2%
5/41 • Number of events 5
General disorders
LOCALIZED EDEMA
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
GENERALIZED MUSCLE WEAKNESS
9.8%
4/41 • Number of events 4
Infections and infestations
PAPULOPUSTULAR RASH
7.3%
3/41 • Number of events 3

Additional Information

Dr. Karen Yee, Hematology and Medical Oncology Site Group Lead

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Phone: 416-946-4501

Results disclosure agreements

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