Trial Outcomes & Findings for Discontinuation or Continuation of Immunosuppressive Therapy in Participants With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (NCT NCT03483675)

NCT ID: NCT03483675

Last Updated: 2021-06-23

Results Overview

Descriptive summary of number of patients enrolled on the study (signed consent)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

22.9 months

Results posted on

2021-06-23

Participant Flow

4 participants were not randomized. 1 could not be reached and 3 had a GVHD flare after enrollment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Arm I (Discontinued IST)
Participants have their IST tapered and discontinued per the plan.
Arm II (Continued IST)
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
8
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Discontinuation or Continuation of Immunosuppressive Therapy in Participants With Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Arm I (Discontinued IST)
n=9 Participants
Participants have their IST tapered and discontinued per the plan.
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Total
n=17 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 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
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 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
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 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
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=7 Participants
17 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 22.9 months

Descriptive summary of number of patients enrolled on the study (signed consent)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=21 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Feasibility of Enrolling Patients
21 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 22.9 months

Descriptive summary of percentage of patients randomized.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=21 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Feasibility of Randomizing Patients
17 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Rate of patients following study immunosuppressive therapy management based on study arm (standard taper or continuation of low dose).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Compliance With Treatment
7 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Count of surveys completed by physicians and patients

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Compliance With Data Collection
Total surveys collected
48 surveys
39 surveys
Compliance With Data Collection
Patient surveys missed
3 surveys
4 surveys
Compliance With Data Collection
Physician surveys missed
5 surveys
6 surveys

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

New chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) manifestations and/or worsening of existing manifestations

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Graft Versus Host Disease Manifestations
2 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Incidence of relapse of primary disease

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Recurrent Malignancy
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Incidence of grade \>= 3 infections

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Incidence of Grade >= 3 Infections
1 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Incidence of grade \>= 3 organ toxicity

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Total Number of Participants
n=9 Participants
Total number of participants who signed consent
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 Participants
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper.
Incidence of Grade >= 3 Organ Toxicity
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Population: All participants were local, no data were collected for this outcome measure.

Enrollment rate of participants who are not local. Participants who are local defined as those who had all or some study visits completed at the cancer center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 months after randomization

Population: All participants were local, no data were collected for this outcome measure.

Participants who are local defined as those who had all or some study visits completed at the cancer center.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Arm I (Discontinued IST)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Arm II (Continued IST)

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Arm I (Discontinued IST)
n=9 participants at risk
Participants have their IST tapered and discontinued per the plan. Immunosuppressive Therapy: Discontinued IST Survey Administration: Ancillary studies
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 participants at risk
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper. Immunosuppressive Therapy: Continued IST Survey Administration: Ancillary studies
Infections and infestations
Gangrene
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
heart failure
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
osteomyelitis
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Vascular disorders
peripheral ischemia
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Eye disorders
retinal detachment
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Cardiac disorders
stent placement
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
wound complications
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Arm I (Discontinued IST)
n=9 participants at risk
Participants have their IST tapered and discontinued per the plan. Immunosuppressive Therapy: Discontinued IST Survey Administration: Ancillary studies
Arm II (Continued IST)
n=8 participants at risk
Participants continue to receive a fixed dose IST for an additional 9 months with no taper. Immunosuppressive Therapy: Continued IST Survey Administration: Ancillary studies
Renal and urinary disorders
acute kidney injury
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
allergic rhinitis
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
anal fissures
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthralgia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Eye disorders
corneal ulcer
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Psychiatric disorders
depression
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
dizziness
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnea
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
dysphagia
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
eczema
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
elevated creatinine
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
essential tremor
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
fall
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
General disorders
fatigue
100.0%
2/2 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
fecal incontinence
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
General disorders
fever
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
flatulence
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Eye disorders
floaters, eye
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
fracture, clavicle
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
gastroenteritis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI upset, drug induced
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
General disorders
headache
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
hernia, umbilical
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
hypertriglyceridemia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
General disorders
insomnia
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
iron deficiency anemia
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
IV contrast reaction
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Immune system disorders
leukopenia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
General disorders
lightheadedness
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
Mucous cyst (toe)
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
neuropathy
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Endocrine disorders
prostatitis, presumed
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin, ulcer or lesion
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin, erythematous bumps, macules
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
skin, dermatitis, pruritis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
squamous cell carcinoma
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
stiffness, muscular
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
urination, difficult
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
weight gain or loss
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
cough
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
lower respiratory infection
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
myalgia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
Reproductive system and breast disorders
phimosis
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Nervous system disorders
seizure
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
thrombocytosis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/8 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
thrush
0.00%
0/9 • 1 year
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
upper respiratory infection
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 8 • 1 year
50.0%
4/8 • Number of events 7 • 1 year

Additional Information

Kate Chilson

FHCRC

Phone: 206-667-6069

Results disclosure agreements

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