Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Palonosetron Administered as an Infusion and as a Bolus for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting (NCT NCT02557035)

NCT ID: NCT02557035

Last Updated: 2018-06-20

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

441 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-24 hours

Results posted on

2018-06-20

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Overall Study
STARTED
225
215
Overall Study
COMPLETED
218
206
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
7
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

An Efficacy and Safety Study of Intravenous Palonosetron Administered as an Infusion and as a Bolus for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Total
n=440 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
59.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7 • n=5 Participants
58.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=7 Participants
59.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
74 Participants
n=5 Participants
71 Participants
n=7 Participants
145 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
151 Participants
n=5 Participants
144 Participants
n=7 Participants
295 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
225 Participants
n=5 Participants
215 Participants
n=7 Participants
440 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG Performance Status
Grade 0
97 Participants
n=5 Participants
109 Participants
n=7 Participants
206 Participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG Performance Status
Grade 1
120 Participants
n=5 Participants
100 Participants
n=7 Participants
220 Participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG Performance Status
Grade 2
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol consumption
None
160 Participants
n=5 Participants
145 Participants
n=7 Participants
305 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol consumption
Occasional
58 Participants
n=5 Participants
67 Participants
n=7 Participants
125 Participants
n=5 Participants
Alcohol consumption
Regular
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Tobacco consumption
non-smoker
81 Participants
n=5 Participants
77 Participants
n=7 Participants
158 Participants
n=5 Participants
Tobacco consumption
Ex-smoker
81 Participants
n=5 Participants
70 Participants
n=7 Participants
151 Participants
n=5 Participants
Tobacco consumption
Regular
60 Participants
n=5 Participants
66 Participants
n=7 Participants
126 Participants
n=5 Participants
Tobacco consumption
Occasional
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With Complete Response (CR) Defined as no Emesis, no Rescue Medication, in the Acute Phase
186 Participants
186 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: >24-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With Complete Response (CR) Defined as no Emesis, no Rescue Medication, in the Delayed Phase
170 Participants
165 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With Complete Response (CR) Defined as no Emesis, no Rescue Medication, in the Overall Phase
150 Participants
156 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Emetic Episodes in the Acute Phase
186 Participants
190 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: >24-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Emetic Episodes in the Delayed Phase
176 Participants
168 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Emetic Episodes in the Overall Phase
155 Participants
160 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Rescue Medication in the Acute Phase
200 Participants
195 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: >24-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Rescue Medication in the Delayed Phase
183 Participants
176 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-120 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 Participants
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Percentage of Patients With no Rescue Medication in the Overall Phase
173 Participants
169 Participants

Adverse Events

I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 22 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 participants at risk
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 participants at risk
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
0.89%
2/225 • 7 months
1.4%
3/215 • 7 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.89%
2/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Cardiac disorders
Atrial flutter
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Cardiac disorders
Cardio-respiratory arrest
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.89%
2/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mesenteric vein thrombosis
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
General disorders
Asthenia
0.89%
2/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
General disorders
Death
0.00%
0/225 • 7 months
0.93%
2/215 • 7 months
General disorders
Disease progression
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
General disorders
Pain
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.00%
0/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Brain contusion
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Subdural haematoma
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Investigations
Blood urea increased
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Investigations
ECG signs of myocardial infarction
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant neoplasm progression
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Nervous system disorders
Epilepsy
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Angioedema
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis allergic
0.00%
0/225 • 7 months
0.47%
1/215 • 7 months
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
0.44%
1/225 • 7 months
0.00%
0/215 • 7 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
I.V. Palonosetron Infusion Plus Dexamethasone
n=225 participants at risk
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as an infusion with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
I.V. Palonosetron Bolus Plus Dexamethasone
n=215 participants at risk
Intravenous palonosetron (Aloxi 0.25 mg solution for injection) as a bolus with oral dexamethasone, both given on Day 1, prior to the scheduled start of cisplatin; then dexamethasone from Days 2 through 4. Palonosetron Dexamethasone
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
3.6%
8/225 • 7 months
5.1%
11/215 • 7 months
General disorders
Asthenia
2.7%
6/225 • 7 months
5.1%
11/215 • 7 months

Additional Information

Daniel Voisin

Helsinn Healthcare SA

Phone: +41 91 985 2121

Results disclosure agreements

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

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