Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Phase 4 Study of Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in Subjects With Moderate Plaque Psoriasis. (NCT NCT02425826)

NCT ID: NCT02425826

Last Updated: 2023-06-05

Results Overview

BSA is a measurement of involved skin. The overall BSA affected by psoriasis is estimated based on the palm area of the participant's hand (entire palmar surface or "handprint" including the fingers), which equates to approximately 1% of total body surface area. The sPGA is a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (clear), 1 (almost clear), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), to 4 (severe), 5 (very severe) incorporating a separate assessment of the severity of the three primary signs of the plaques of all involved areas: erythema, scaling and plaque elevation with an overall sPGA calculated as (E + I + D)/3. Scores for each assessment are rounded to the nearest whole number to result in the final score. The range of BSA\*sPGA mean percentage change from baseline to week 16 (end of phase) were -100 to 344.4 and -100 to 100 for the placebo and apremilast groups respectively. Higher scores represented worse outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

221 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Results posted on

2023-06-05

Participant Flow

Participants enrolled into this study were those with moderate plaque psoriasis without prior treatment with systemic agents or biologics and were enrolled across 25 study centers in the United States.

Participants were randomized in a 2 to 1 ratio to receive apremilast or placebo.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Apremilast
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Placebo
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets twice a day (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Placebo-Apremilast
Participants who were initially randomized to receive placebo were switched to apremilast 30 mg PO BID beginning at Week 16, for an additional 36 weeks (52 weeks total).
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
STARTED
148
73
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Intent to Treat
147
73
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
COMPLETED
121
64
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
NOT COMPLETED
27
9
0
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
STARTED
121
0
64
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
Received Treatment
121
0
64
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
COMPLETED
86
0
50
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
NOT COMPLETED
35
0
14
Post-Treatment Observational Follow-Up
STARTED
81
0
49
Post-Treatment Observational Follow-Up
COMPLETED
80
0
49
Post-Treatment Observational Follow-Up
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Apremilast
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Placebo
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets twice a day (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Placebo-Apremilast
Participants who were initially randomized to receive placebo were switched to apremilast 30 mg PO BID beginning at Week 16, for an additional 36 weeks (52 weeks total).
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Adverse Event
5
2
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Lack of Efficacy
0
1
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Withdrawal by Subject
9
1
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Lost to Follow-up
10
4
0
Placebo-controlled Phase (Week 0 - 16)
Other
3
1
0
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
Adverse Event
7
0
2
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
Lost to Follow-up
8
0
6
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
Withdrawal by Subject
12
0
4
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
Lack of Efficacy
8
0
1
Apremilast Extension Phase (Weeks 16-52)
miscellaneous
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Phase 4 Study of Efficacy and Safety of Apremilast in Subjects With Moderate Plaque Psoriasis.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Total
n=221 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
60 Participants
n=93 Participants
120 Participants
n=4 Participants
180 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
13 Participants
n=93 Participants
28 Participants
n=4 Participants
41 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Continuous
51.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.74 • n=93 Participants
48.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.41 • n=4 Participants
49.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.89 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants
n=93 Participants
74 Participants
n=4 Participants
106 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
41 Participants
n=93 Participants
74 Participants
n=4 Participants
115 Participants
n=27 Participants
Body Surface Area (BSA)
7.1 percent affected
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.75 • n=93 Participants
7.2 percent affected
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.61 • n=4 Participants
7.2 percent affected
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.66 • n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
1 = Almost Clear
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
2 = Mild
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
3 = Moderate
70 Participants
n=93 Participants
144 Participants
n=4 Participants
214 Participants
n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
4 =Severe
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
6 Participants
n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
5 = Very Severe
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Static Physician's Global Assessment (sPGA) Score
Missing
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=27 Participants
Product of BSA and sPGA
21.6 psoriasis severity index
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.87 • n=93 Participants
21.8 psoriasis severity index
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.17 • n=4 Participants
21.7 psoriasis severity index
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.40 • n=27 Participants
Duration of Psoriasis
12.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.350 • n=93 Participants
17.02 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.138 • n=4 Participants
15.64 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.684 • n=27 Participants
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
4 participants
n=93 Participants
13 participants
n=4 Participants
17 participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino
69 participants
n=93 Participants
134 participants
n=4 Participants
203 participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity
Unknown
0 participants
n=93 Participants
1 participants
n=4 Participants
1 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The Intent-to-Treat (ITT) population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value were included. A missing value at Week 16 was imputed by last observation carried forward. (LOCF).

BSA is a measurement of involved skin. The overall BSA affected by psoriasis is estimated based on the palm area of the participant's hand (entire palmar surface or "handprint" including the fingers), which equates to approximately 1% of total body surface area. The sPGA is a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (clear), 1 (almost clear), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), to 4 (severe), 5 (very severe) incorporating a separate assessment of the severity of the three primary signs of the plaques of all involved areas: erythema, scaling and plaque elevation with an overall sPGA calculated as (E + I + D)/3. Scores for each assessment are rounded to the nearest whole number to result in the final score. The range of BSA\*sPGA mean percentage change from baseline to week 16 (end of phase) were -100 to 344.4 and -100 to 100 for the placebo and apremilast groups respectively. Higher scores represented worse outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=147 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in the Product of BSA (%) and the sPGA Which is Considered as the Total Psoriasis Severity Index at Week 16
-10.17 percentage change
Standard Deviation 64.043
-48.07 percentage change
Standard Deviation 43.699

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

DLQI is a simple, compact, and practical questionnaire for use in a dermatology clinical setting to assess limitations related to the impact of skin disease. The instrument contains ten items dealing with the participant's skin. With the exception of Item Number 7, the participant responds on a four-point scale, ranging from "Very Much" (score 3) to "Not at All" or "Not relevant" (score 0). Item Number 7 is a multi-part item, the first part of which ascertains whether the participant's skin prevented them from working or studying (Yes or No, scores 3 or 0 respectively), and if "No," then the participant is asked how much of a problem the skin has been at work or study over the past week, with response alternatives being "A lot," "A little," or "Not at all" (scores 2, 1, or 0 respectively). The DLQI total score is derived by summing all item scores, which has a possible range of 0 to 30, with 30 corresponding to the worst quality of life, and 0 corresponding to the best.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=71 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=144 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Mean Change From Baseline in the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Total Score at Week 16
-2.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.62
-4.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.80

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 was imputed by LOCF.

The sPGA is an assessment by the investigator of the overall disease severity at the time of evaluation. Erythema (E), induration (I), and desquamation (D) are scored on a 6-point scale, ranging from 0 (clear) to 5 (very severe), with an overall sPGA calculated as (E + I + D)/3. Scores for each assessment are averaged and rounded to the nearest whole number to result in the final sPGA score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a sPGA Score of Clear (0) or Almost Clear (1) at Week 16 From Baseline
9.6 percentage of participants
Interval 4.7 to 18.5
30.4 percentage of participants
Interval 23.6 to 38.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The PtGA response rate is defined as the percentage of participants achieving 0 (clear) or 1 (very mild) on the PtGA scale at Week 16. The PtGA is the assessment by the participant of the overall disease severity at the time of evaluation. The PtGA is a 5-point scale ranging from 0 (clear) to 4 (severe).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved a Clear (0) or Very Mild (1) on Patient Global Assessment (PtGA) Scale at Week 16 From Baseline
20.5 percentage of participants
Interval 12.9 to 31.2
33.8 percentage of participants
Interval 26.7 to 41.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Weeks 1 and 16 (end of phase)

Population: ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The Pruritus VAS assessment was conducted at the baseline visit and each post-baseline visit. The participant was asked to place a vertical stroke on a 100 mm VAS on which the left-hand boundary (0) represents no itch, and the right-hand boundary (100) represents itch as severe as can be imagined. The distance from the mark to the left-hand boundary will be recorded. The Pruritus VAS score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores correspond to more severe symptom.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Mean Change From Baseline in Pruritus Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Week 1
-9.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.50
-13.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.00
Mean Change From Baseline in Pruritus Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Week 16
-10.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 30.73
-19.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population with scalp psoriasis who were randomized. Participants with at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The ScPGA assessed scalp involvement, if present at baseline. The 6-point ScPGA scale includes three dimensions (Plaque Thickening, Scaling, and Erythema) and a global assessment. Scores range from 0 (clear), 1 (minimal), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), to 5 (very severe). Analysis of ScPGA was restricted to the participants with scalp involvement at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=55 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=112 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants With Scalp Psoriasis Who Achieved a Clear (0) or Minimal (1) on Scalp Physician's Global Assessment (ScPGA) Scale at Week 16.
38.2 percentage of participants
Interval 26.5 to 51.4
50.0 percentage of participants
Interval 40.9 to 59.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed LOCF.

The TSQM version II is an 11-question self-administered instrument to understand a participation's satisfaction with the current therapy. The TSQM scale comprises four domains, on which participants evaluate their medication (i.e., effectiveness, side effects, convenience and global satisfaction. TSQM scores range from 0 to 100 for each domain; a higher score mean indicates higher satisfaction with treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=146 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 16
TSQM-Effectiveness
38.81 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.843
57.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.484
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 16
TSQM-Side Effects
75.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 32.428
78.50 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.858
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 16
TSQM-Convenience
65.68 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.650
66.93 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.216
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 16
TSQM-Global Satisfaction
48.74 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.673
63.24 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.624

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to week 52

Population: Apremilast participants who entered and were treated in the apremilast extension phase.

The TSQM version II is an 11-question self-administered instrument to understand a participants satisfaction on the current therapy. The TSQM scale comprises four domains, on which participants evaluate their medication (i.e., effectiveness, side effects, convenience and global satisfaction. TSQM scores range from 0 to 100 for each domain; a higher score indicates higher satisfaction with treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=64 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=121 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 52
TSQM-Effectiveness
57.68 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.879
54.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.898
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 52
TSQM-Side Effects
77.29 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.541
75.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.904
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 52
TSQM-Convenience
72.74 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.222
71.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.359
Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) Version II at Week 52
TSQM-Global Satisfaction
59.24 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.941
59.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.053

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The PASI score is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. Erythema, thickness, and scaling are scored on a scale of 0 (none) to 4 (very severe) on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. Degree of involvement on each of the 4 anatomic regions is scored on a scale of 0 (no involvement) to 6 (90% to 100% involvement). PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=147 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in Psoriasis Area Severity Index Score (PASI) at Week 16
-3.87 percentage change
Standard Deviation 79.441
-40.72 percentage change
Standard Deviation 49.523

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The PASI score is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. Erythema, thickness, and scaling are scored on a scale of 0 (none) to 4 (very severe) on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. Degree of involvement on each of the 4 anatomic regions is scored on a scale of 0 (no involvement) to 6 (90% to 100% involvement). PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least a 50% Improvement (Response) in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)-50 From Baseline at Week 16.
24.7 percentage of participants
Interval 16.2 to 35.6
53.4 percentage of participants
Interval 45.4 to 61.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 16 (end of phase)

Population: The ITT population consisted of all participants who were randomized. Participants with a baseline value and at least one post-baseline value are included. A missing value at Week 16 (end of phase) was imputed by LOCF.

The PASI score is a measure of psoriatic disease severity taking into account qualitative lesion characteristics (erythema, thickness, and scaling) and degree of skin surface area involvement on defined anatomical regions. Erythema, thickness, and scaling are scored on a scale of 0 (none) to 4 (very severe) on 4 anatomic regions of the body: head, trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs. Degree of involvement on each of the 4 anatomic regions is scored on a scale of 0 (no involvement) to 6 (90% to 100% involvement). PASI scores range from 0 to 72, with higher scores reflecting greater disease severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants Who Achieved at Least a 75% Improvement (Response) in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)-75 From Baseline at Week 16
8.2 percentage of participants
Interval 3.8 to 16.8
21.6 percentage of participants
Interval 15.8 to 28.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to Week 52

Population: Apremilast participants who entered and were treated in the apremilast extension phase.

BSA is a measurement of involved skin. The overall BSA affected by psoriasis is estimated based on the palm area of the participant's hand (entire palmar surface or "handprint" including the fingers), which equates to approximately 1% of total body surface area. The sPGA is a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (clear), 1 (almost clear), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), to 4 (severe), 5 (very severe) incorporating a separate assessment of the severity of the three primary signs of the plaques of all involved areas: erythema, scaling and plaque elevation with an overall sPGA calculated as (E + I + D)/3. Scores for each assessment are rounded to the nearest whole number to result in the final score.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=64 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=121 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Mean Percentage Change From Baseline in the Product of BSA (%) x sPGA at Week 52
-42.23 percentage change
Standard Deviation 93.211
-55.45 percentage change
Standard Deviation 44.619

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 16 to Week 52

Population: Participants who were initially randomized to apremilast and continued through week 52.

The ScPGA will assess scalp involvement, if present at baseline. The 6-point ScPGA scale includes three dimensions (Plaque Thickening, Scaling, and Erythema) and a global assessment with scores range from 0 (clear), 1 (minimal), 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), to 5 (very severe). Analysis of ScPGA is restricted to the participants with scalp involvement at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=148 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Percentage of Participants With Scalp Psoriasis Who Were Initially Randomized to Apremilast and Maintained the Scalp Physician's Global Assessment (ScPGA) Response From Week 16 to Week 52.
Responder status at Week 16
50.0 percentage of participants
Interval 40.9 to 59.1
Percentage of Participants With Scalp Psoriasis Who Were Initially Randomized to Apremilast and Maintained the Scalp Physician's Global Assessment (ScPGA) Response From Week 16 to Week 52.
Responder status maintained at Week 52
80.4 percentage of participants
Interval 68.2 to 88.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From first dose of study drug to Week 16; maximum duration of exposure was 20.1 weeks during placebo controlled phase

Population: The safety population includes all participants who were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug.

Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) are defined as any AEs that begin or worsen on or after the start of study drug through 28 days after the last dose of study drug or study treatment discontinuation date, whichever was later. A serious AE (SAE) is any untoward adverse event that is fatal, life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, requires or prolongs existing in-patient hospitalization, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or is a condition that may jeopardize the patient or may require intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
n=147 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ At Least 1 TEAE
35 participants
92 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ 1 Drug-related TEAE
21 participants
71 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ At Least 1 Severe TEAE
1 participants
3 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ At Least 1 Serious TEAE
0 participants
3 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ 1 Serious Drug-related TEAE
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ 1 TEAE leading to drug withdrawal
3 participants
5 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
≥ 1 TEAE Leading to drug interruption
3 participants
9 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Placebo Controlled Phase
Any TEAE leading to death
0 participants
0 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Date of first dose of apremilast during the placebo controlled phase or date of first dose of apremilast after week 16; overall maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase

Population: The safety population includes all participants who were randomized and received at least one dose of study drug; apremilast participants as treated.

Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) are defined as any AEs that begin or worsen on or after the start of study drug through 28 days after the last dose of study drug or study treatment discontinuation date, whichever was later. A serious AE (SAE) is any untoward adverse event that is fatal, life-threatening, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, requires or prolongs existing in-patient hospitalization, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or is a condition that may jeopardize the patient or may require intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=211 Participants
Participants were initially randomized to identically matching placebo (PBO) tablets BID during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16)
Apremilast
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ At Least 1 TEAE
142 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ 1 Drug-related TEAE
98 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ At Least 1 Severe TEAE
5 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ At Least 1 Serious TEAE
10 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ 1 Serious Drug-related TEAE
1 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ 1 TEAE leading to drug withdrawal
14 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
≥ 1 TEAE Leading to drug interruption
27 participants
Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) During the Apremilast-Exposure Phase
Any TEAE leading to death
0 participants

Adverse Events

Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast (Weeks 0-16)

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 73 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo (Weeks 0-16)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Extension Phase: APR/APR and Placebo/APR (Weeks 0-52)

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 101 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast (Weeks 0-16)
n=147 participants at risk
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo (Weeks 0-16)
n=73 participants at risk
Participants initially randomized to identically matching placebo tablets PO BID during the placebo-controlled phase. (Weeks 0-16).
Extension Phase: APR/APR and Placebo/APR (Weeks 0-52)
n=211 participants at risk
Includes participants initially randomized to apremilast tablets BID in the placebo controlled phase and continued on apremilast (Apremilast/Apremilast), as well as those who were initially randomized to placebo and switched at week 16 (Placebo/Apremilast) to Apremilast 30 mg tablets BID during weeks 16-52
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
0.68%
1/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Infections and infestations
Diverticulitis
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis
0.68%
1/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Invasive ductal breast carcinoma
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Keratoacanthoma
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.68%
1/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicide attempt
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Renal and urinary disorders
Nephrolithiasis
0.68%
1/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
0.00%
0/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.00%
0/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
0.47%
1/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo-Controlled Phase: Apremilast (Weeks 0-16)
n=147 participants at risk
Participants were initially randomized to apremilast (APR) 30 mg tablets twice daily (BID) during the placebo-controlled phase (Weeks 0-16).
Placebo-Controlled Phase: Placebo (Weeks 0-16)
n=73 participants at risk
Participants initially randomized to identically matching placebo tablets PO BID during the placebo-controlled phase. (Weeks 0-16).
Extension Phase: APR/APR and Placebo/APR (Weeks 0-52)
n=211 participants at risk
Includes participants initially randomized to apremilast tablets BID in the placebo controlled phase and continued on apremilast (Apremilast/Apremilast), as well as those who were initially randomized to placebo and switched at week 16 (Placebo/Apremilast) to Apremilast 30 mg tablets BID during weeks 16-52
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
29.3%
43/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
16.4%
12/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
28.0%
59/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
17.7%
26/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
9.6%
7/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
19.0%
40/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.1%
9/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
2.7%
2/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
5.7%
12/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
3.4%
5/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
2.7%
2/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
10.4%
22/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
6.8%
10/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
4.1%
3/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
7.1%
15/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
4.1%
6/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
5.5%
4/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
5.2%
11/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
20.4%
30/147 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
11.0%
8/73 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.
15.2%
32/211 • Adverse events are reported for the 16-week PBO-controlled and the apremilast extension phase and monitored from the date of the first dose of apremilast to 12 January2017; maximum duration of exposure was 61.5 weeks during apremilast-exposure phase.
The difference between participants enrolled (148) in the apremilast group and treated (147) lies in one participant, who was randomized in error.

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