Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of the Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonist Serlopitant Prurigo Nodularis (PN) (NCT NCT02196324)

NCT ID: NCT02196324

Last Updated: 2021-05-20

Results Overview

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Average Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (average itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

128 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At Baseline

Results posted on

2021-05-20

Participant Flow

The participants were randomized at 15 sites in Germany.

This study consisted of a screening period of up to 4 weeks. All the assessments were done at screening as per the schedule of assessment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
63
65
Overall Study
COMPLETED
48
57
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
15
8

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
8
4
Overall Study
Adverse Event or Serious Adverse Event
6
3
Overall Study
Occurrence of an Exclusion Criterion
0
1
Overall Study
Other
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of the Neurokinin-1 (NK1) Receptor Antagonist Serlopitant Prurigo Nodularis (PN)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Total
n=127 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
58.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.14 • n=5 Participants
57.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.00 • n=7 Participants
57.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.54 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
67 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
60 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline

Population: The Intent-to-treat (ITT) population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized.

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Average Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (average itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Average Visual Analog Scale at Baseline
7.92 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.630
7.88 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.311

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 2

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, overall number of participants analyzed signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for the outcome measure.

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Average VAS (average itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Average Visual Analog Scale at Week 2
7.01 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.187
6.06 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.236

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 4

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, overall number of participants analyzed signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for the outcome measure.

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Average VAS (average itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=54 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Average Visual Analog Scale at Week 4
6.32 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.403
5.41 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.719

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 8

Population: Intent-to-treat (ITT) population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, overall number of participants analyzed signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for the outcome measure.

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Average VAS (average itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=46 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=57 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Average Visual Analog Scale at Week 8
5.56 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.630
4.21 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.746

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline and Week 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At study visits, participants used the VRS to rate their skin sensations (pruritus, burning, and stinging) using a 5-point scale (0 = not present; 1 = mild present; 2 = moderately present; 3 = severely present; and 4 = very severely present). Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Week 8, Mild Present
11 Participants
27 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Week 8, Moderately Present
18 Participants
17 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Week 8, Severely Present
9 Participants
7 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Week 8, Very Severely Present
5 Participants
2 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Baseline, Mild Present
2 Participants
0 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Baseline, Moderately Present
18 Participants
17 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Baseline, Severely Present
20 Participants
32 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Baseline, Very Severely Present
22 Participants
15 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Pruritus
Week 8, Not Present
2 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline and Week 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At study visits, participants used the VRS to rate their skin sensations (pruritus, burning, and stinging) using a 5-point scale (0 = not present; 1 = mild present; 2 = moderately present; 3 = severely present; and 4 = very severely present). Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Baseline, Not Present
14 Participants
21 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Baseline, Mild Present
8 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Baseline, Moderately Present
13 Participants
21 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Week 8, Mild Present
9 Participants
10 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Week 8, Moderately Present
15 Participants
8 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Week 8, Severely Present
5 Participants
6 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Week 8, Very Severely Present
3 Participants
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Baseline, Severely Present
18 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Baseline, Very Severely Present
9 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Burning as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Burning
Week 8, Not Present
11 Participants
31 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline and Week 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At study visits, participants used the VRS to rate their skin sensations (pruritus, burning, and stinging) using a 5-point scale (0 = not present; 1 = mild present; 2 = moderately present; 3 = severely present; and 4 = very severely present). Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Baseline, Not Present
26 Participants
21 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Baseline, Mild Present
8 Participants
14 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Baseline, Moderately Present
11 Participants
16 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Baseline, Severely Present
9 Participants
10 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Baseline, Very Severely Present
8 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Week 8, Not Present
18 Participants
30 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Week 8, Mild Present
8 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Week 8, Moderately Present
10 Participants
7 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Week 8, Severely Present
4 Participants
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Stinging as Reported on Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) - Stinging
Week 8, Very Severely Present
3 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, and 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At study visits, participants recorded a mark for pruritus severity on a 10-cm horizontal line. This thermometer-type scale was marked with ratings of "no itch" (0 cm) and worst imaginable itch" (10 cm). Worst VAS (worst itch over the past 24 hours) was recorded. Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Worst Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Baseline
8.75 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.316
8.43 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.190
Worst Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Week 2
7.92 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.733
6.85 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.157
Worst Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Week 4
7.46 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.285
6.19 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.690
Worst Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Week 8
6.73 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.591
4.82 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.729

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Weeks 2, 4, and 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

The PGA included a question: Did the pruritus improve during the treatment period (yes/no).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Patient Global Assessment (PGA)
Week 4
29 Participants
43 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Patient Global Assessment (PGA)
Week 8
25 Participants
47 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in Pruritus as Reported on Patient Global Assessment (PGA)
Week 2
23 Participants
37 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, and 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized.

Numeric Rating Scale: Using the patient diary, participants rated the following using an 11-point NRS (0 = no itching; to 10 = worst itch imaginable): average itching over the past 24 hours (Average NRS). Higher scores indicated worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Baseline
7.65 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.669
7.60 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.455
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Week 2
6.23 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.043
5.50 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.944
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Week 4
5.80 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.133
4.91 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.158
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Week 8
5.11 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.320
4.02 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.190

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, and 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At each visit, participants completed a DLQI questionnaire. The DLQI is a validated questionnaire consisting of 10 questions relating to the degree to which the participant's skin condition affected his/her daily activities. The DLQI questionnaire is designed for use in adults, i.e. participants over the age of 16. The scoring of each question is as follows: Very much: scored 3, A lot: scored 2, A little: scored 1, Not at all: scored 0, Not relevant: scored 0, Question 7, 'prevented work or studying': scored 3. The DLQI is calculated by summing the score of each question resulting in a maximum of 30 and a minimum of 0. The higher the score, the more quality of life is impaired. Interpreting the DLQI Scores: 0 - 1: no effect at all on participant's life, 2 - 5: small effect on participant's life, 6 - 10: moderate effect on participant's life, 11 - 20: very large effect on participant's life, 21 - 30: extremely large effect on participant's life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Baseline
14.9 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.03
13.7 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.76
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 2
12.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.94
11.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.20
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 4
11.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.56
11.4 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.80
Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)
Week 8
11.3 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.83
10.6 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline, Weeks 2, 4, and 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each parameter.

At each visit, participants completed an ItchyQoL questionnaire. The ItchyQoL is a validated questionnaire consisting of 22 questions based on the concerns and issues pertinent to participants with pruritus. Items should be scored for the following answers: Never: 1, Rarely: 2, Sometimes: 3, Often: 4, All the time:5. Higher scores indicated worse outcome. Total Score is obtained by calculating the unweighted mean of all ItchyQoL questions.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Pruritus-specific Quality of Life (ItchyQoL)
Week 2
3.50 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.795
3.36 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.670
Pruritus-specific Quality of Life (ItchyQoL)
Baseline
3.68 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.737
3.52 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.679
Pruritus-specific Quality of Life (ItchyQoL)
Week 4
3.36 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.863
3.26 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.730
Pruritus-specific Quality of Life (ItchyQoL)
Week 8
3.33 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.876
3.09 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.904

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 8 / End of Treatment

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, overall number of participants analyzed signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for the outcome measure.

At Visits 2 and 5 (or Early termination) only, participants completed the standardized and validated PBI-P questionnaire. Prior to treatment, the first page of the questionnaire, the Patient Needs Questionnaire (PNQ), was administered to determine how different benefits of therapy were relevant for the individual participant. After treatment, using the Patient Benefit Questionnaire (PBQ), participants were asked to evaluate the extent to which the benefits they indicated were important to them were, in fact, realized. From all the items taken together, a weighted total benefit value was calculated, which represented the patient relevant therapy benefits. The mean score greater than 1 is considered to represent a clinically relevant improvement. The items are rated on a 5-point scale with values from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very), allowing for "does/did not apply to me" = 5; and missing value = -9. Higher scores indicated better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=61 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Patient Benefit Index, Version for Patients With Pruritus (PBI-P)
0.81 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.984
1.16 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.095

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Week 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, overall number of participants analyzed signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for the outcome measure.

Using the IGA, physicians rated change in PN lesions (if any) from +5 ("markedly improved") to -5 ("markedly worse"). Higher scores indicated better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=47 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=57 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Baseline
14 Participants
7 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Markedly Improved
0 Participants
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Largely Improved
2 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Moderately To Largely Improved
4 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Moderately Improved
4 Participants
11 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Mildly Improved
9 Participants
17 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Mildly Worse
8 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Moderately Worse
4 Participants
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Moderately To Largely Worse
1 Participants
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement in PN Lesions as Reported on Investigator Global Assessment (IGA)
Largely Worse
1 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Day 1 and Week 8

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized. Here, number analyzed in each row signifies only the participants with available data that were analyzed for each day and week.

Using the PAS, physicians described, localized, counted, and measured PN lesions. One of the 7 items was: Activity Stage (Stage 0-4: 0 = 0%, 1 = 1-25%, 2 = 26-50%, 3 = 51-75%, 4 = \> 75%) a. Prurigo lesions with excoriations/crusts Participants with PAS activity stage (prurigo lesions with excoriations/crusts) is presented in the below table.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Day 1, 1 - 25 %
7 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Day 1, 26 - 50 %
18 Participants
19 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Day 1, 51 - 75 %
17 Participants
19 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Day 1, >75 %
21 Participants
21 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Week 8, 0 %
0 Participants
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Week 8, 1 - 25 %
11 Participants
15 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Week 8, 26 - 50 %
12 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Week 8, 51 - 75 %
11 Participants
11 Participants
Number of Participants With Improvement on Prurigo Activity Score (PAS)
Week 8, >75 %
13 Participants
15 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-treatment, upto 8 Weeks

Population: The ITT population - all randomized participants who were treated. This population was analyzed based upon the treatment to which participants were randomized.

Rescue medications included cetirizine hydrochloride, desloratadine, levocetirizine, and loratadine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Participants With Rescue Medication Usage
Pre-treatment Rescue Medication Used
15 Participants
17 Participants
Participants With Rescue Medication Usage
Used Rescue Medication
12 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10)

Population: Safety population - participants who received at least one dose of study drug. This population was analyzed based upon the actual treatment received. Participants with dosing errors were assigned to a treatment group based upon the treatment they received most often.

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug related. An AE (also referred to as an adverse experience) could be any unfavorable and unintended sign (eg, an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a study drug, without any judgment about causality.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=63 Participants
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 Participants
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with AEs
39 Participants
46 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
39 Participants
46 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with TEAEs leading to discontinuation
6 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with TEAEs related to study drug
22 Participants
31 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with TEAEs by maximum severity, Mild
14 Participants
18 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with TEAEs by maximum severity, Moderate
22 Participants
22 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with TEAEs by maximum severity, Severe
3 Participants
6 Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Participants with serious TEAEs
2 Participants
3 Participants

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 20 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serlopitant

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 31 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=63 participants at risk
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 participants at risk
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
1.6%
1/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
0.00%
0/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
0.00%
0/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
1.6%
1/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
1.6%
1/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
1.6%
1/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
0.00%
0/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.00%
0/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
1.6%
1/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
1.6%
1/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
0.00%
0/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Actinic elastosis
0.00%
0/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
1.6%
1/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Neurodermatitis
1.6%
1/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
0.00%
0/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=63 participants at risk
Randomized participants took matching placebo tablets for oral administration as 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Serlopitant
n=64 participants at risk
Randomized participants took Serlopitant 5 mg tablets for oral administration at a loading dose of 3 tablets at baseline (Day 1) followed by 1 tablet every day at bedtime for 8 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.8%
3/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
10.9%
7/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
General disorders
Fatigue
6.3%
4/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
9.4%
6/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
0.00%
0/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
6.2%
4/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
3.2%
2/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
17.2%
11/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
6.3%
4/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
0.00%
0/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
1.6%
1/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
6.2%
4/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Nervous system disorders
Headache
6.3%
4/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
6.2%
4/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
11.1%
7/63 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).
4.7%
3/64 • From the time of informed consent (Screening) until the last study visit (follow-up phone call, Week 10).

Additional Information

Iain Stuart, PhD.

Menlo Therapeutics Inc. (formerly Tigercat Pharma, Inc.)

Phone: 1- 800-775-7936

Results disclosure agreements

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

Restriction type: GT60