Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of VX-659 Combination Therapy in CF Subjects Homozygous for F508del (F/F) (NCT NCT03460990)

NCT ID: NCT03460990

Last Updated: 2019-10-17

Results Overview

FEV1 is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

116 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From Baseline at Week 4

Results posted on

2019-10-17

Participant Flow

A total of 116 participants were enrolled in the study, of which 5 participants were included in the run-in period but were not dosed in TC treatment period. Results are presented for 111 participants dosed in the TC treatment period.

This study was conducted in participants with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged 12 years or older.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TEZ/IVA
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with Tezacaftor (TEZ)/Ivacaftor (IVA), participants received TEZ 100 milligram (mg)/IVA 150 mg as fixed-dose combination (FDC) tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the triple combination (TC) treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Overall Study
STARTED
57
54
Overall Study
COMPLETED
57
54
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of VX-659 Combination Therapy in CF Subjects Homozygous for F508del (F/F)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Total
n=111 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
26.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1 • n=5 Participants
28.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6 • n=7 Participants
27.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
56 Participants
n=5 Participants
52 Participants
n=7 Participants
108 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 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
56 Participants
n=5 Participants
54 Participants
n=7 Participants
110 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
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (ppFEV1)
62.9 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9 • n=5 Participants
62.0 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8 • n=7 Participants
62.4 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline at Week 4

Population: Full analysis set (FAS) included all randomized participants who carried the intended CF transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR) allele mutation and received at least 1 dose of study drug in the TC Treatment Period.

FEV1 is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Absolute Change in Percent Predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (ppFEV1)
0.3 percentage points
Standard Error 0.9
10.2 percentage points
Standard Error 0.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline at Week 4

Population: FAS.

Sweat samples were collected using an approved collection device.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Absolute Change in Sweat Chloride (SwCl)
1.5 millimole per liter (mmol/L)
Standard Error 1.8
-47.2 millimole per liter (mmol/L)
Standard Error 1.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Baseline at Week 4

Population: FAS.

The CFQ-R is a validated participant-reported outcome measuring health-related quality of life for participants with cystic fibrosis. Respiratory domain assessed respiratory symptoms, score range: 0-100; higher scores indicating fewer symptoms and better health-related quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Absolute Change in Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised (CFQ-R) Respiratory Domain Score
3.0 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.7
16.5 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)

Population: Safety set included all participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug in the TC treatment period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Participants with AEs
31 participants
33 participants
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Participants with SAEs
0 participants
2 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From Day 1 and Week 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic analysis set included all participants who received at least 1 dose of study drug in the TC treatment period. Here "Number analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable at specified time points.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Week 4: IVA
722 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 642
401 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 211
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Week 4: VX-659
720 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 589
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Day 1: TEZ
1780 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 832
1590 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 1020
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Week 4: TEZ
1730 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 885
1280 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 594
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Day 1: M1-TEZ
5170 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 1620
4840 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 1860
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Week 4: M1-TEZ
5010 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 1810
4730 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 1380
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-659, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
Day 1: IVA
717 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 616
563 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)
Standard Deviation 400

Adverse Events

TEZ/IVA

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
1.9%
1/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal ideation
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
1.9%
1/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
1.9%
1/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=57 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablet in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
VX-659/TEZ/IVA TC
n=54 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-659 240 mg/TEZ 100 mg/IVA 150 mg as FDC tablets in the morning and IVA 150 mg as mono tablet in the evening for 4 weeks in the TC treatment period.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sputum increased
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
16.7%
9/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
5.3%
3/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
7.4%
4/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
3.5%
2/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
5.6%
3/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
1.8%
1/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
5.6%
3/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Investigations
C-reactive protein increased
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
7.4%
4/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Infections and infestations
Infective pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis
15.8%
9/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
3.7%
2/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Nervous system disorders
Headache
8.8%
5/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
5.6%
3/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
0.00%
0/57 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)
7.4%
4/54 • From first dose of study drug in TC treatment period up to 28 days after last dose of study drug or to the completion of study participation date, whichever occurs first (up to Week 8)

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