Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety Study of BOTOX® Compared to Topiramate for the Prevention of Chronic Migraine in Adults (NCT NCT02191579)

NCT ID: NCT02191579

Last Updated: 2018-06-07

Results Overview

Participants recorded their headaches in a daily e-diary. A headache day was defined as a calendar day (00:00 to 23:59) with 4 or more hours of headache and/or headache of any duration with the use of migraine-specific acute headache medication(s). The number of headache days over the 28-day period was counted. The percentage of participants with a ≥ 50% decrease in headache days in the 28-day period prior to Week 32 relative to Baseline (28-day period prior to Day 1) is reported.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

282 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (First 28 days from Screening) to the last 28-day period ending with Week 32

Results posted on

2018-06-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
BOTOX®
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate/BOTOX®
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Treatment 1
STARTED
140
142
Treatment 1
COMPLETED
113
84
Treatment 1
NOT COMPLETED
27
58
Treatment 2
STARTED
0
80
Treatment 2
COMPLETED
0
55
Treatment 2
NOT COMPLETED
0
25

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
BOTOX®
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate/BOTOX®
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Treatment 1
Multiple Reasons Specified
27
58
Treatment 2
Multiple Reasons Specified
0
25

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety Study of BOTOX® Compared to Topiramate for the Prevention of Chronic Migraine in Adults

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
BOTOX®
n=140 Participants
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate
n=142 Participants
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Total
n=282 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
40.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7 • n=5 Participants
39.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 • n=7 Participants
39.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
18 to <25
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
25 to <35
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
40 Participants
n=7 Participants
70 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
35 to <45
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
29 Participants
n=7 Participants
72 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
45 to <55
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
67 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
≥55
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
117 Participants
n=5 Participants
122 Participants
n=7 Participants
239 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
43 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
111 Participants
n=5 Participants
118 Participants
n=7 Participants
229 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Height
167.4 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=5 Participants
167.0 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7 • n=7 Participants
167.2 centimeter (cm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=5 Participants
Weight
81.0 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.8 • n=5 Participants
80.5 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.6 • n=7 Participants
80.8 kilogram (kg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.1 • n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI
28.9 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.1 • n=5 Participants
28.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.5 • n=7 Participants
28.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8 • n=5 Participants
Use of Headache Prophylactic Treatment(s)
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=7 Participants
51 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (First 28 days from Screening) to the last 28-day period ending with Week 32

Population: ITT Set included all randomized participants.

Participants recorded their headaches in a daily e-diary. A headache day was defined as a calendar day (00:00 to 23:59) with 4 or more hours of headache and/or headache of any duration with the use of migraine-specific acute headache medication(s). The number of headache days over the 28-day period was counted. The percentage of participants with a ≥ 50% decrease in headache days in the 28-day period prior to Week 32 relative to Baseline (28-day period prior to Day 1) is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BOTOX®
n=140 Participants
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate
n=142 Participants
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Percentage of Participants With a ≥ 50% Decrease From Baseline in the Frequency of Headache Days
40.0 percentage of participants
12.0 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (First 28 days from Screening) to the last 28-day period ending with Week 32

Population: ITT Set included all randomized participants.

Participants recorded their headaches in a daily e-diary. A headache day was defined as a calendar day (00:00 to 23:59) with 4 or more hours of headache and/or headache of any duration with the use of migraine-specific acute headache medication(s). The number of headache days over the 28-day period was counted. A negative change from Baseline (less headache days) indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BOTOX®
n=140 Participants
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate
n=142 Participants
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Change From Baseline in the Frequency of Headache Days Per 28-day Period
-8.3 days
Standard Deviation 8.9
-2.1 days
Standard Deviation 5.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) to the last 28-day period ending with Week 30

Population: Participants from the ITT Set, all randomized participants, with data available for analysis.

The HIT-6 is a valid disease-targeted measure used to assess the impact of headaches, comprised of 6 items that assess pain, role functioning, social functioning, cognitive functioning, vitality, and psychological distress. A total score is created by summingacross all items, and ranges from 36 (no impact) to 78 (severe impact) reflecting a "best to worst" scoring. A negative change from Baseline (a lower score) indicates improvement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BOTOX®
n=110 Participants
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate
n=115 Participants
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Change From Baseline in Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) Total Score
-5.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.2
-1.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (First 28 days from Screening) to the last 28-day period ending with Week 32

Population: ITT Set included all randomized participants.

Participants recorded their headaches in a daily e-diary. A headache day was defined as a calendar day (00:00 to 23:59) with 4 or more hours of headache and/or headache of any duration with the use of migraine-specific acute headache medication(s). The number of headache days over the 28-day period was counted. The percentage of participants with a ≥ 70% decrease in headache days in the 28-day period prior to Week 32 relative to Baseline (28-day period prior to Day 1) is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
BOTOX®
n=140 Participants
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments.
Topiramate
n=142 Participants
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks. Participants who discontinue topiramate are eligible to receive treatment with BOTOX®.
Percentage of Participants With a ≥ 70% Decrease From Baseline in the Frequency of Headache Days
27.1 percentage of participants
8.5 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

BOTOX®

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 27 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Topiramate

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 89 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
BOTOX®
n=220 participants at risk
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments. The 80 participants originally treated with topiramate who then received BOTOX® are included in this arm.
Topiramate
n=142 participants at risk
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
Atrial tachycardia
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.00%
0/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Concussion
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Invasive lobular breast carcinoma
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.00%
0/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Vascular disorders
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Road traffic accident
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.70%
1/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
0.00%
0/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
BOTOX®
n=220 participants at risk
155U onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) total dose per treatment by intramuscular injection every 12 weeks for up to 3 treatments. The 80 participants originally treated with topiramate who then received BOTOX® are included in this arm.
Topiramate
n=142 participants at risk
Topiramate starting at a daily oral dose of 25 mg/day titrated up to a maximum dose of 100 mg/day for 36 weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Cognitive Disorder
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
12.7%
18/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Nervous system disorders
Distubance in attention
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
8.5%
12/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
2.7%
6/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
7.7%
11/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
0.00%
0/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
10.6%
15/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
31.0%
44/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
2.7%
6/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
12.7%
18/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
5.9%
13/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
7.0%
10/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
13.4%
19/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
General disorders
Fatigue
0.45%
1/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
13.4%
19/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
1.8%
4/220 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.
5.6%
8/142 • First dose of study drug to the final visit (Up to 48 Weeks)
Adverse Events (AEs) were counted in the treatment group based on investigator's determination. If investigators determined AE was related to both treatments or relatedness was unknown, it was counted in both treatment groups, but only once for the total population.

Additional Information

Therapeutic Area Head

Allergan, Inc

Phone: 714-246-4500

Results disclosure agreements

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