Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of VX-445 Combination Therapy in CF Subjects Homozygous for F508del (F/F) (NCT NCT03525548)

NCT ID: NCT03525548

Last Updated: 2020-01-27

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

113 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From Baseline at Week 4

Results posted on

2020-01-27

Participant Flow

A total of 113 participants were enrolled in the study, of which 6 participants were included in the run-in period but were not dosed in TC treatment period. Results are presented for 107 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 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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
52
55
Overall Study
COMPLETED
52
55
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of VX-445 Combination Therapy in CF Subjects Homozygous for F508del (F/F)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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=107 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
27.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=5 Participants
28.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5 • n=7 Participants
28.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.1 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
31 Participants
n=7 Participants
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
49 Participants
n=5 Participants
52 Participants
n=7 Participants
101 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
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
54 Participants
n=7 Participants
106 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
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Percent Predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (ppFEV1)
60.2 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.4 • n=5 Participants
61.6 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.4 • n=7 Participants
60.9 percentage points
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.9 • 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=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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)
0.4 percentage points
Standard Error 0.9
10.4 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=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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)
1.7 millimole per liter (mmol/L)
Standard Error 1.8
-43.4 millimole per liter (mmol/L)
Standard Error 1.7

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 indicate fewer symptoms and better health-related quality of life.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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
-1.4 units on a scale
Standard Error 2.0
16.0 units on a scale
Standard Error 2.0

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=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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 by Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Participants with AEs
33 participants
32 participants
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Participants with SAEs
1 participants
2 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 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=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 Participants
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
VX-445: Day 1
NA microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation NA
Data was not reported at the specified time point as all the observations were below the limit of quantitation.
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
VX-445: Week 4
4.84 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 2.59
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
TEZ: Day 1
1.71 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.942
1.60 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 1.03
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
TEZ: Week 4
1.48 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.829
1.89 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.974
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
M1-TEZ: Day 1
4.84 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 1.71
4.76 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 1.78
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
M1-TEZ: Week 4
4.86 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 1.74
5.28 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 2.04
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
IVA: Day 1
0.652 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.399
0.598 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.428
Observed Pre-Dose Concentration (Ctrough) of VX-445, TEZ, TEZ Metabolite (M1-TEZ), and IVA
IVA: Week 4
0.530 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.297
0.652 microgram per milliliter (mcg/mL)
Standard Deviation 0.542

Adverse Events

TEZ/IVA

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

VX-445/TEZ/IVA TC

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 24 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TEZ/IVA
n=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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.
Infections and infestations
Infective pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis
1.9%
1/52 • 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)
1.8%
1/55 • 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)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/52 • 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)
1.8%
1/55 • 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=52 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-445/TEZ/IVA TC
n=55 participants at risk
Following a run-in period of 4 weeks with TEZ/IVA, participants received VX-445 200 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
Cough
7.7%
4/52 • 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)
14.5%
8/55 • 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
Haemoptysis
9.6%
5/52 • 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)
3.6%
2/55 • 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
Oropharyngeal pain
0.00%
0/52 • 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)
7.3%
4/55 • 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
Sputum increased
5.8%
3/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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
Nasal congestion
1.9%
1/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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
Respiration abnormal
0.00%
0/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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
Nasopharyngitis
3.8%
2/52 • 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)
7.3%
4/55 • 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
Upper respiratory tract infection
3.8%
2/52 • 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)
7.3%
4/55 • 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
9.6%
5/52 • 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)
0.00%
0/55 • 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
5.8%
3/52 • 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)
3.6%
2/55 • 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
Abdominal pain
1.9%
1/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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
Nausea
5.8%
3/52 • 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)
1.8%
1/55 • 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
7.7%
4/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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)
General disorders
Fatigue
3.8%
2/52 • 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)
5.5%
3/55 • 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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