A Study to Compare Subcutaneous Versus Intravenous MabThera (Rituximab) in Combination With Chemotherapy in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01292603
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This randomized, parallel-group, multi-center study will compare the pharmacokinetics and safety of subcutaneous administration of MabThera (rituximab) versus intravenous MabThera in combination with chemotherapy in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The study consists of 2 parts. In part 1, patients who have previously received 4 cycles of intravenous MabThera will receive in Cycle 5 intravenous MabThera and in Cycle 6 subcutaneous MabThera. In part 2, patients will be randomized to receive either 6 cycles of intravenous MabThera, or 1 cycle of intravenous MabThera and 5 cycles of subcutaneous MabThera. Additionally, all patients will receive chemotherapy (fludarabine and cyclophosphamide) on Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of every cycle. The anticipated time on study drug is 24 weeks.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 1

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
240 participants
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
An Adaptive, Comparative, Randomized, Parallel-group, Multi Center, Phase Ib Study of Subcutaneous (SC) Rituximab Versus Intravenous (IV) Rituximab Both in Combination With Chemotherapy (Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide), in Patients With Previously Untreated CLL
Actual Study Start Date :
Apr 18, 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date :
May 7, 2014
Actual Study Completion Date :
Nov 17, 2017

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: 1

Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: Fludarabine
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: rituximab [MabThera]
After 4 cycles of intravenous MabThera without experiencing grade 3 or 4 infusion-related reactions. patients will receive 1 additional cycle of intravenous MabThera and 1 cycle of subcutaneous MabThera.

Experimental: 2

Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: Fludarabine
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: rituximab [MabThera]
6 cycles of intravenous MabThera

Experimental: 3

Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: Fludarabine
Days 1-3 or Days 1-5 of cycles 1-6

Drug: rituximab [MabThera]
One cycle of intravenous MabThera, followed by 5 cycles of subcutaneous MabThera

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Part 1: Subcutaneous Rituximab Dose Resulting in Trough Concentration (Ctrough) Levels Non-Inferior to Intravenous Rituximab [Pre-dose and post-dose (15 minutes to end of infusion) on Day 1 and on Days 2, 5, 11 and 15 of Cycle 5 and Pre-dose, Post-dose on Days 2, 3, 5,11, 15 and 29 of Cycle 6; Pre-dose was taken 2 hours prior rituximab dose]

    Ctrough is defined as the trough or minimum serum concentration. Pharmacokinetic parameters for rituximab were assessed during Cycles 5 (IV rituximab) and 6 (SC rituximab). Rituximab pharmacokinetic (PK) data from Part 1 were integrated into a population PK model using parametric, nonlinear, mixed-effects modelling. Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 administered once every 4 weeks was compared to fixed doses of rituximab SC between 1400 mg and 1870 mg. The dose selection was performed on Ctrough concentrations at Cycle 5 (pre-dose Cycle 6). A test of the probability of success was applied to each of the 100 replicates, and the percentage of replicates with a positive test corresponded to the probability of success of the trial.

  2. Part 2: Rituximab C Trough Levels at Cycle 5 [+/- 25hours around the 28th day post the 5th Cycle of Rituximab administration]

    Ctrough is defined as the trough or minimum serum concentration in a given cycle of treatment. The objective of Part 2 was to demonstrate the comparability of the observed Ctrough of rituximab SC 1600 mg and rituximab IV 500 mg/m2 at Cycle 5, as assessed by a non-inferiority test with a lower boundary of at least 0.8 for the 90% CI.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Part 2: Observed Area Under the Serum Concentration-Curve (AUC) of Rituximab at Cycle 6 [Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6]

    AUC values were calculated by numerical integration using the linear trapezoidal rule. AUC levels were analyzed using the model below: Ln(AUC) = μ + τi + BlTLij + εij wherein, Ln is the natural log, μ denotes the overall mean effect, τi the effect in each treatment group, BlTLij the tumor load at baseline for each patient and εij a random error variable with normal distribution and mean 0. The treatment effect therein was based on a contrast statement in the model to calculate 90 % confidence intervals for ln(AUC SC)- ln(AUC IV).

  2. Part 2: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Rituximab at Cycle 6 [Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6]

    Cmax was obtained directly from the measured concentration-time curves. The concentration-time curve is the result of time points of blood sampling and its measured concentration of rituximab in the blood samplings.

  3. Part 2: Time to Cmax (Tmax) of Rituximab at Cycle 6 [Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6]

    Multiple blood samples were obtained at pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6 in Rituximab IV arm, and at pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6 in Rituximab SC arm and time to peak plasma concentration of rituximab was determined.

  4. Part 2: Terminal Half-Life of Rituximab at Cycle 6 [Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6]

    The terminal half-life (t1/2) of rituximab is defined as the time required for the plasma concentration of rituximab to reach half of its original concentration.

  5. Part 1: Percentage of Participants and Nurses Recording a Preference For Either SC or IV Administration [Days 4 to 5 in Cycle 6]

    In part 1 of the trial, upon completion of dosing in cycle 6, participants and their treating nurses were asked whether they have a preference of dosing route, IV vs SC

  6. Part 2: Physician/Nurse Opinion on Time Savings With Rituximab SC Compared With Rituximab IV [Days 4-5 in Cycle 6]

    Physicians and nurses who administered rituximab were asked to answer the following question: " If used in routine practice, on average, how much staff time could be saved with each administration of rituximab SC as compared to rituximab IV? (Please do not consider the time needed for the first IV administration, consider only the subsequent ones)". The number of nurses that responded for both the IV and SC arms was 70. The number of physicians that responded for the IV and SC arms were 78 and 81 respectively.

  7. Part 2: Physician/Nurse Opinion on Convenience of Rituximab SC Compared With Rituximab IV [Days 4-5 in Cycle 6]

    Physicians and nurses who administered rituximab were asked to answer the following question: "Which formulation of rituximab (SC or IV) do you think is more convenient?" with pre-specified responses as below. Percentage of participants with specified answers were reported. The number of nurses that responded for both the IV and SC arms was 70. The number of physicians that responded for the IV and SC arms were 78 and 81 respectively.

  8. Part 1: Percentage of Participants With Anti-Rituximab Antibodies [Predose at Cycles 5 and 6 and at each follow up visit until 24 months after the last dose]

    Blood samples for the assessment of antibodies against rituximab (HACAs) were drawn pre-dose at Cycle 5 and Cycle 6 in Part 1 and at each follow up visit until 24 months after the last dose.

  9. Part 2: Percentage of Participants With Anti-Rituximab Antibodies [Day 0 of Cycle 1 and Day 1 of Cycles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and at each follow-up visit until 24 months after the last dose of rituximab.]

    In Part 2, samples for the HACA assay were collected at each treatment cycle prior to the administration of rituximab and at each follow-up visit until 24 months after the last dose of rituximab.

  10. Part 1: Total Cluster Differentiation19 Positive (CD19+) B-Cell Counts by Visit [Day 1 of Cycles 5 and 6 and Follow-up Days 28 and 56 and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,18, 21 and 24]

    CD 19 is a surface antigen (protein) present on B-lymphocytes.

  11. Part 1: Percentage of Participants With Total B-Cell Depletion by Visit [Day 1 pre-dose of Cycles 5 and 6 and Follow-up Days 28 and 56 and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24]

    Total B-cell depletion (normal B-cell plus Malignant B-cell depletion) was defined for each individual participant when the sum of CD5-/CD19+ (normal B-cells) and CD5+/CD19+ (malignant B-cells) cell counts decreased below 80 cells/μL.

  12. Part 2: Total CD19+ B-Cell Counts by Visit [Cycle 1 pre-dose, 60 minutes post-dose, Days 2 and 3 in Cycle 2, day 1 pre-dose in Cycles 3, 4, 5 and 6, Follow-up Days 28 and 56, and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 and Withdrawal Visit]

    CD 19 is a surface antigen (protein) present on B-lymphocytes.

  13. Part 2: Percentage of Participants With Total B-Cell Depletion by Visit [Cycle 1 Pre-dose, 60 minutes post-dose, Days 2 and 3 in Cycle 2, day 1 in Cycles 3, 4, 5 and 6, Follow-up Days 28 and 56, and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 and Withdrawal Visit]

    Total B-cell depletion (normal B-cell plus Malignant B-cell depletion) was defined for each individual participant when the sum of CD5-/CD19+ (normal B-cells) and CD5+/CD19+ (malignant B-cells) cell counts decreased below 80 cells/μL.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Adult patients, >/=18 years of age

  • Patients with treatment-requiring chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1

  • Life expectancy >6 months

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Transformation to aggressive B-cell malignancy

  • History of other malignancy unless the patient was treated with curative intent and has been in remission for more than 5 years prior to enrolment

  • HIV or Hepatitis B positive unless clearly due to vaccination

  • Inadequate liver or renal function

  • Any coexisting medical or psychological condition that would preclude participation in the required study procedures

Additional exclusion criterion for Part 1:
  • Any previous treatment for CLL except for up to 4 cycles of rituximab IV in combination with FC chemotherapy as first-line treatment for CLL
Additional exclusion criterion for Part 2:
  • Any previous treatment for CLL

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Fundaleu; Haematology Buenos Aires Argentina C1114AAN
2 Cemic; Haematology Buenos Aires Argentina C1431FWO
3 HOSPITAL PRIVADO - CENTRO MEDICO DE CÓRDOBA; Dpto Oncología Córdoba Argentina 5016
4 St George Hospital; Department of Haematology Kogarah New South Wales Australia 2217
5 Royal Brisbane and Women'S Hospital; Haematology Herston Queensland Australia 4029
6 Ashford Cancer Center Research Kurralta Park South Australia Australia 5037
7 Queen Elizabeth Hospital; Haematology Woodville South South Australia Australia 5011
8 St Vincent'S Hospital; Haematology Fitzroy Victoria Australia 3065
9 Frankston Hospital; Oncology/Haematology Frankston Victoria Australia 3199
10 Hospital da Cidade de Passo Fundo; Centro de Pesquisa em Oncologia Passo Fundo RS Brazil 99010-260
11 Hospital Mae de Deus Porto Alegre RS Brazil 90470-340
12 Hospital Sirio Libanes; Centro de Oncologia Sao Paulo SP Brazil 01308-050
13 Hospital das Clinicas - FMUSP Sao Paulo SP Brazil 05403-000
14 Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre; Oncology Halifax Nova Scotia Canada B3H 2Y9
15 McGill University; Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital; Oncology Montreal Quebec Canada H3T 1E2
16 Centre de sante et de services sociaux Rimouski Neigette Rimouski Quebec Canada G5L 5T1
17 Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Quebec Canada J1H 5N4
18 Instituto Nacional del Cancer Santiago Chile 8380000
19 Centro Internacional de Estudios Clínicos (CIEC) Santiago Chile 8420383
20 Clinical Hospital Merkur; Dept of Haematology Zagreb Croatia 10000
21 University Hospital Center Zagreb; Haematology Department Zagreb Croatia 10000
22 Fakultni nemocnice Brno; Interni hematologicka a onkologicka klinika Brno Czechia 625 00
23 University Hospital and Medical School; IV.Dept. of Internal Medicine and Hematology Hradec Kralove Czechia 500 05
24 Vseobecna Fakultni Nemocnice v Praze, I. Interni Klinika - Klinika Hematoonkologie VFN a 1. LF UK Praha 2 Czechia 128 08
25 Centre Francois Baclesse Caen France 14076
26 Institut J Paolii Calmettes; Onco Hematologie 1 Marseille France 13273
27 Hopital Saint Louis ; Service d Oncologie Medicale Fougere 6 (Pr Misset) Paris France 75475
28 Hopital Robert Debre; Hematologie Clinique Reims France 51092
29 Hopitaux De Brabois; Hematologie Medecine Interne Vandoeuvre Les Nancy France 54511
30 Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Kurfürstendamm Berlin Germany 10707
31 Onkologischer Schwerpunkt am Oskar-Helene-Heim; Dres. Herrenberger, Keitel-Wittig u. Kirsch Berlin Germany 14195
32 BAG Freiberg-Richter, Jacobasch, Illmer, Wolf; Gemeinschaftspraxis Hämatologie-Onkologie Dresden Germany 01307
33 Klinikum Frankfurt; Medizinische Klinik I Frankfurt an der Oder Germany 15236
34 Universitätsklinikum Greifswald Klinik für Innere Medizin C und Poliklinik Greifswald Germany 17475
35 Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Dres. Bernd Gaede, Hans-Ulrich Ehlers, Ulrike Rodewig u.w. Hannover Germany 30171
36 Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. Siehl & Dr. Soeling Kassel Germany 34119
37 Klinik der Uni zu Köln; Klinik für Innere Medizin Köln Germany 50924
38 K&K Studien GbR Landshut Germany 84028
39 Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Lübeck Lübeck Germany 23562
40 Gemeinschaftspraxis Fr. Dr. med. Balser & Hr. Dr. med. Weidenbach Marburg Germany 35037
41 Klinikum Grosshadern der LMU Muenchen Germany 81377
42 Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum MOP München Germany 80335
43 Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. med. Holger Klaproth / Dr. med. Anca Astrid Cura Neunkirchen/Saar Germany 66538
44 Prosper-Hospital, Medizinische Klinik I Recklinghausen Germany 45659
45 Laiko General Hospital of Athens; A Propedeutical Clinic of Internal Medicine Athens Greece 115 27
46 Papageorgiou General Hospital of Thessaloniki; Hematology Clinic Thessaloniki Greece 54629
47 IRST Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo Per Lo Studio E Cura Dei Tumori, Sede Meldola; Oncologia Medica Meldola Emilia-Romagna Italy 47014
48 Az. Osp. S. Maria Delle Croci; U.O. Di Ematologia Ravenna Emilia-Romagna Italy 48100
49 Ospedale Infermi Di Rimini; Unità Operativa di Oncologia e Oncoematologia Rimini Emilia-Romagna Italy 47900
50 A.O. Universitaria S. Maria Della Misericordia Di Udine; Oncologia; Clinica Ematologica Udine Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy 33100
51 Istituto S. Raffaele Monte Tabor; Divisione Ematologia E Utmo Milano Lombardia Italy 20132
52 ASST GRANDE OSPEDALE METROPOLITANO NIGUARDA; Struttura Complessa di Ematologia Milano Lombardia Italy 20162
53 Univ. Piemonte Est Amedeo Avogadro; Div.Ematologia- Dip.Clinica Med.Sperim.& Ircad Novara Piemonte Italy 28100
54 Policlinico G. B. Rossi; Divisione Di Ematologia Verona Veneto Italy 37134
55 Centro Estatal De Cancerologia De Chihuahua; Servicio De Hematologia Banco De Sangre Chihuahua Mexico 31000
56 Hospital General De Culiacan; Servicio De Hematologia Culiacan Mexico 80230
57 Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez; Haematology Monterrey Mexico 64460
58 Canterbury Health Laboratories; Haematology Christchurch New Zealand 8011
59 Wellington Hospital; Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre Newtown New Zealand 6021
60 Uniwersyteckie Centrum Kliniczne; Klinika Hematologii i Transplantologii Gdansk Poland 80-952
61 Katedra i Klinika Hematoonkologii i Transplantacji Szpiku; Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Lublinie Lublin Poland 20-081
62 Centrum Onkologii - Inst.Im. Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie; Lymphoma Dept. Warszawa Poland 02-781
63 Medical Uni of Wroclaw; Hematology Wroclaw Poland 50-367
64 Hospital de Santa Maria; Servico de Hematologia e Transplantacao de Medula Lisboa Portugal 1600
65 IPO do Porto; Servico de Onco-Hematologia Porto Portugal 4200-072
66 N.N.Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center; Dept. of Chemotherapy & Hemoblastosis Moscow Russian Federation 115478
67 City Clinical Hospital After Botkin; Hematology Moscow Russian Federation 125101
68 Haematology Research Center; Haematology Moscow Russian Federation 125167
69 Penza Regional Oncology Dispensary Penza Russian Federation 440071
70 Clinical MSCh No1 Perm Russian Federation 614077
71 St. Petersburg State Medical University n.a. I.P. Pavlov; Hematology, transfusiology and transplanta Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation 197022
72 National Oncology Inst. ; Dept. of Haematology Bratislava Slovakia 833 10
73 University Hospital; Clinic of Hematology & Transfusiology Bratislava Slovakia 851 07
74 Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron; Servicio de Hematologia Barcelona Spain 08035
75 Hospital Universitario de la Princesa; Servicio de Hematologia Madrid Spain 28006
76 Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro; Servicio de Hematologia Madrid Spain 28222
77 Hospital Clinico Universitario de Salamanca;Servicio de Hematologia Salamanca Spain 37007
78 Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocio; Servicio de Hematologia Sevilla Spain 41013
79 Complejo Hospitalario de Toledo- H. Virgen de la Salud; Servicio de Hematología Toledo Spain 45004
80 Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia; Servicio de Onco-hematologia Valencia Spain 46010
81 Hacettepe Uni Medical Faculty; Hematology Ankara Turkey 06100
82 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty; Hematology Department Istanbul Turkey 34098
83 Dokuz Eylul Uni ; Hematology Izmir Turkey 35100
84 Ege University ARGEFAR Izmir Turkey 35100

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Hoffmann-La Roche

Investigators

  • Study Director: Clinical Trials, Hoffmann-La Roche

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Hoffmann-La Roche
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01292603
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BO25341
  • 2010-021380-32
First Posted:
Feb 9, 2011
Last Update Posted:
Dec 19, 2018
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2018

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail In Part 1 a single dose of subcutaneous (SC) rituximab was administered at Cycle 6 to select a dose resulting in trough concentration (Ctrough) non-inferior to intravenous (IV) dose. In Part 2, participants were randomized to receive rituximab IV or SC, to demonstrate non-inferiority of rituximab Ctrough levels of SC dose compared with IV dose.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 Milligrams (mg) Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with fludarabine/cyclophosphamide (FC) prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 milligrams per square meter (mg/m^2) on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). These participants were withdrawn prior to SC treatment. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Period Title: Part 1: Pilot Dose Selection Period
STARTED 16 17 23 8 0 0
COMPLETED 16 17 23 0 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 0 0 0 8 0 0
Period Title: Part 1: Pilot Dose Selection Period
STARTED 16 17 23 8 0 0
COMPLETED 10 10 17 7 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 6 7 6 1 0 0
Period Title: Part 1: Pilot Dose Selection Period
STARTED 0 0 0 0 88 88
COMPLETED 0 0 0 0 72 73
NOT COMPLETED 0 0 0 0 16 15
Period Title: Part 1: Pilot Dose Selection Period
STARTED 0 0 0 0 87 87
COMPLETED 0 0 0 0 68 75
NOT COMPLETED 0 0 0 0 19 12
Period Title: Part 1: Pilot Dose Selection Period
STARTED 16 17 23 8 88 88
COMPLETED 13 16 20 7 72 78
NOT COMPLETED 3 1 3 1 16 10

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 Milligrams (mg) Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Total
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with fludarabine/cyclophosphamide (FC) prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 16 17 22 89 85 229
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
56.6
(10.13)
60.4
(8.18)
56.9
(6.79)
58.7
(9.03)
59.1
(8.87)
58.8
(8.8)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
6
37.5%
2
11.8%
7
31.8%
36
40.4%
25
29.4%
76
33.2%
Male
10
62.5%
15
88.2%
15
68.2%
53
59.6%
60
70.6%
153
66.8%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Part 1: Subcutaneous Rituximab Dose Resulting in Trough Concentration (Ctrough) Levels Non-Inferior to Intravenous Rituximab
Description Ctrough is defined as the trough or minimum serum concentration. Pharmacokinetic parameters for rituximab were assessed during Cycles 5 (IV rituximab) and 6 (SC rituximab). Rituximab pharmacokinetic (PK) data from Part 1 were integrated into a population PK model using parametric, nonlinear, mixed-effects modelling. Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 administered once every 4 weeks was compared to fixed doses of rituximab SC between 1400 mg and 1870 mg. The dose selection was performed on Ctrough concentrations at Cycle 5 (pre-dose Cycle 6). A test of the probability of success was applied to each of the 100 replicates, and the percentage of replicates with a positive test corresponded to the probability of success of the trial.
Time Frame Pre-dose and post-dose (15 minutes to end of infusion) on Day 1 and on Days 2, 5, 11 and 15 of Cycle 5 and Pre-dose, Post-dose on Days 2, 3, 5,11, 15 and 29 of Cycle 6; Pre-dose was taken 2 hours prior rituximab dose

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Enrolled (non-randomized) Pharmacokinetic Evaluable Population (Part 1) included all participants from Part 1 who did not significantly violate the inclusion or exclusion criteria, deviate significantly from the protocol or have unavailable or incomplete data which could influence the pharmacokinetic analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during their treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400, 1600 or 1870 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 56
Number [mg]
1600
2. Primary Outcome
Title Part 2: Rituximab C Trough Levels at Cycle 5
Description Ctrough is defined as the trough or minimum serum concentration in a given cycle of treatment. The objective of Part 2 was to demonstrate the comparability of the observed Ctrough of rituximab SC 1600 mg and rituximab IV 500 mg/m2 at Cycle 5, as assessed by a non-inferiority test with a lower boundary of at least 0.8 for the 90% CI.
Time Frame +/- 25hours around the 28th day post the 5th Cycle of Rituximab administration

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Only participants who entered Part 2 of the study and had pharmacokinetic (PK) data available were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 69 65
Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [μg/mL]
61.50
(89.54)
97.53
(55.27)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Part 1: Rituximab SC, Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Non-Inferiority or Equivalence
Comments A standard non-inferiority margin of 0.8 for the ratio of Ctrough was used. The non-inferiority limit corresponds to a maximal 20 percent (%) loss in Ctrough which is considered acceptable given the high variability and range of Ctrough data, with an 80% power and a one-sided alpha of 0.05.
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Adjusted geometric mean ratio
Estimated Value 1.533
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
1.269 to 1.852
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Ratio based on geometric scale and adjusted for the covariate tumor load at baseline.
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Observed Area Under the Serum Concentration-Curve (AUC) of Rituximab at Cycle 6
Description AUC values were calculated by numerical integration using the linear trapezoidal rule. AUC levels were analyzed using the model below: Ln(AUC) = μ + τi + BlTLij + εij wherein, Ln is the natural log, μ denotes the overall mean effect, τi the effect in each treatment group, BlTLij the tumor load at baseline for each patient and εij a random error variable with normal distribution and mean 0. The treatment effect therein was based on a contrast statement in the model to calculate 90 % confidence intervals for ln(AUC SC)- ln(AUC IV).
Time Frame Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Only participants who entered Part 2 of the study and had PK data available were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 58 51
Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [μg*day/mL]
3630.43
(38.61)
4088.78
(37.52)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Part 1: Rituximab SC, Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Adjusted geometric mean ratio
Estimated Value 1.102
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
0.979 to 1.242
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Ratio based on geometric scale and adjusted for the covariate tumor load at baseline.
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Rituximab at Cycle 6
Description Cmax was obtained directly from the measured concentration-time curves. The concentration-time curve is the result of time points of blood sampling and its measured concentration of rituximab in the blood samplings.
Time Frame Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Only participants who entered Part 2 of the study and had PK data available were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 58 51
Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [μg/mL]
279.78
(23.96)
202.16
(36.10)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Part 1: Rituximab SC, Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Adjusted geometric mean ratio
Estimated Value 0.719
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
0.653 to 0.792
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Ratio based on geometric scale and adjusted for the covariate tumor load at baseline.
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Time to Cmax (Tmax) of Rituximab at Cycle 6
Description Multiple blood samples were obtained at pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6 in Rituximab IV arm, and at pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6 in Rituximab SC arm and time to peak plasma concentration of rituximab was determined.
Time Frame Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Only participants who entered Part 2 of the study and had PK data available were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 58 51
Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [days]
0.22
(130.84)
3.14
(87.62)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Part 1: Rituximab SC, Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Adjusted geometric mean ratio
Estimated Value 14.884
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
11.215 to 19.755
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Ratio based on geometric scale and adjusted for the covariate tumor load at baseline.
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Terminal Half-Life of Rituximab at Cycle 6
Description The terminal half-life (t1/2) of rituximab is defined as the time required for the plasma concentration of rituximab to reach half of its original concentration.
Time Frame Rituximab IV arm: pre-dose, post-dose and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6; Rituximab SC arm: pre-dose, and on Days 2, 3, 8 ,15, 29 of Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Only participants who entered Part 2 of the study and had PK data available were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 58 50
Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [days]
30.09
(41.86)
30.71
(33.19)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Part 1: Rituximab SC, Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value
Comments
Method
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Adjusted geometric mean ratio
Estimated Value 1.010
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 90%
0.895 to 1.139
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Ratio based on geometric scale and adjusted for the covariate tumor load at baseline.
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 1: Percentage of Participants and Nurses Recording a Preference For Either SC or IV Administration
Description In part 1 of the trial, upon completion of dosing in cycle 6, participants and their treating nurses were asked whether they have a preference of dosing route, IV vs SC
Time Frame Days 4 to 5 in Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All participants in Part 1 were included in this analysis including 8 participants that did not receive SC rituximab.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with fludarabine/cyclophosphamide (FC) prior to Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 16 17 23
Participants who preferred SC
88.0
550%
100.0
588.2%
91.0
413.6%
Participants who preferred IV
13.0
81.3%
0.0
0%
9.0
40.9%
Nurses who preferred SC
88.0
550%
100.0
588.2%
91.0
413.6%
Nurses who preferred IV
13.0
81.3%
0.0
0%
9.0
40.9%
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Physician/Nurse Opinion on Time Savings With Rituximab SC Compared With Rituximab IV
Description Physicians and nurses who administered rituximab were asked to answer the following question: " If used in routine practice, on average, how much staff time could be saved with each administration of rituximab SC as compared to rituximab IV? (Please do not consider the time needed for the first IV administration, consider only the subsequent ones)". The number of nurses that responded for both the IV and SC arms was 70. The number of physicians that responded for the IV and SC arms were 78 and 81 respectively.
Time Frame Days 4-5 in Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All the physicians and nurses who responded to the questionnaire were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 78 81
Nurse: 4 or more hours
21.0
131.3%
21.0
123.5%
Nurse: At least 3 hours but less than 4 hours
23.0
143.8%
29.0
170.6%
Nurse: At least 2 hours but less than 3 hours
26.0
162.5%
23.0
135.3%
Nurse: At least 1 hour but less than 2 hours
17.0
106.3%
11.0
64.7%
Nurse: Less than 1 hour
13.0
81.3%
16.0
94.1%
Physician: 4 or more hours
21.0
131.3%
22.0
129.4%
Physician: At least 3 hours but less than 4 hours
18.0
112.5%
21.0
123.5%
Physician: At least 2 hours but less than 3 hours
24.0
150%
26.0
152.9%
Physician: At least 1 hour but less than 2 hours
22.0
137.5%
19.0
111.8%
Physician: Less than 1 hour
10.0
62.5%
7.0
41.2%
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Physician/Nurse Opinion on Convenience of Rituximab SC Compared With Rituximab IV
Description Physicians and nurses who administered rituximab were asked to answer the following question: "Which formulation of rituximab (SC or IV) do you think is more convenient?" with pre-specified responses as below. Percentage of participants with specified answers were reported. The number of nurses that responded for both the IV and SC arms was 70. The number of physicians that responded for the IV and SC arms were 78 and 81 respectively.
Time Frame Days 4-5 in Cycle 6

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All the physicians and nurses who responded to the questionnaire were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 78 81
Nurse: Rituximab SC is much more convenient
81.0
506.3%
77.0
452.9%
Nurse: Rituximab SC is a little more convenient
7.0
43.8%
9.0
52.9%
Nurse: Both formulations are equally convenient
9.0
56.3%
4.0
23.5%
Nurse: Rituximab IV is a little more convenient
3.0
18.8%
10.0
58.8%
Nurse: Rituximab IV is much more convenient
0.0
0%
0.0
0%
Physician: Rituximab SC is much more convenient
78.0
487.5%
80.0
470.6%
Physician: Rituximab SC a little more convenient
15.0
93.8%
14.0
82.4%
Physician: Both formulations equally convenient
6.0
37.5%
6.0
35.3%
Physician: Rituximab IV a little more convenient
0.0
0%
0.0
0%
Physician: Rituximab IV is much more convenient
0.0
0%
0.0
0%
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 1: Percentage of Participants With Anti-Rituximab Antibodies
Description Blood samples for the assessment of antibodies against rituximab (HACAs) were drawn pre-dose at Cycle 5 and Cycle 6 in Part 1 and at each follow up visit until 24 months after the last dose.
Time Frame Predose at Cycles 5 and 6 and at each follow up visit until 24 months after the last dose

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety Analysis Population (SAP): all participants who received at least one dose of study medication, whether prematurely withdrawn from the study or not. This included 8 participants that did not receive SC rituximab. n = number of participants analyzed.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400, 1600 or 1870 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 64
Pre-Dose Cycle 5: positive for HACAs (n=59)
0.0
0%
Pre-Dose Cycle 5: negative for HACAs (n=59)
100.0
625%
Post-Dose: positive for HACAs (n=61)
5.0
31.3%
Post-Dose: negative for HACAs (n=61)
95.1
594.4%
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Percentage of Participants With Anti-Rituximab Antibodies
Description In Part 2, samples for the HACA assay were collected at each treatment cycle prior to the administration of rituximab and at each follow-up visit until 24 months after the last dose of rituximab.
Time Frame Day 0 of Cycle 1 and Day 1 of Cycles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and at each follow-up visit until 24 months after the last dose of rituximab.

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
SAP; n = number of participants analyzed for the specific parameter.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 89 85
Baseline pre Cycle 1: positive for HACAs (n=87,85)
0.0
0%
2.4
14.1%
Baseline pre Cycle 1: negative for HACAs (n=87,85)
100.0
625%
97.6
574.1%
Post-Baseline: positive for HACAs (n=89,85)
15.0
93.8%
12.0
70.6%
Post-Baseline: negative for HACAs (n=89,85)
85.0
531.3%
88.0
517.6%
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 1: Total Cluster Differentiation19 Positive (CD19+) B-Cell Counts by Visit
Description CD 19 is a surface antigen (protein) present on B-lymphocytes.
Time Frame Day 1 of Cycles 5 and 6 and Follow-up Days 28 and 56 and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15,18, 21 and 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Part 1 SAP; n = number of participants analyzed at the specified visit.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 Milligrams (mg) Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1000 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). One participant enrolled in the rituximab SC 1870 mg subcohort received 1000 mg rituximab SC during Cycle 6 in error. Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1000 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). These participants were withdrawn prior to SC treatment.
Measure Participants 16 17 22 1 8
Cycle 5 Day 1 (n=15,13,19,1,2)
2
3
0
84
2
Cycle 6 Day 1 (n=15,14,18,1,0)
1
2
1
27
NA
FU 28 Day Visit (n=15,11,19,1,0)
2
2
0
7
NA
FU 56 Day Visit (n=15,9,15,1,0)
1
3
0
14
NA
FU 3 Month Visit (n=16,8,18,0,0)
3
1
1
NA
NA
FU 6 Month Visit (n=15,13,17,1,0)
2
1
2
51
NA
FU 9 Month Visit (n=15,13,15,1,0)
66
19
29
74
NA
FU 12 Month Visit (n=14,14,20,0,0)
126
31
90
NA
NA
FU 15 Month Visit (n=14,11,15,0,0)
175
41
106
NA
NA
FU 18 Month Visit (n=13,14,15,0,0)
175
82
189
NA
NA
FU 21 Month Visit (n=13,12,16,0,0)
128
78
149
NA
NA
FU 24 Month Visit(n=12, 4,16,0,0)
238
110
232
NA
NA
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 1: Percentage of Participants With Total B-Cell Depletion by Visit
Description Total B-cell depletion (normal B-cell plus Malignant B-cell depletion) was defined for each individual participant when the sum of CD5-/CD19+ (normal B-cells) and CD5+/CD19+ (malignant B-cells) cell counts decreased below 80 cells/μL.
Time Frame Day 1 pre-dose of Cycles 5 and 6 and Follow-up Days 28 and 56 and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 and 24

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Part 1 SAP; n = number of participants analyzed at the specified visit.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Rituximab SC 1000 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1000 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). These participants were withdrawn prior to SC treatment.
Measure Participants 16 17 22 1 8
Cycle 5 Day 1 (n=15,1319,1,2)
93.3
583.1%
92.3
542.9%
100.0
454.5%
0.0
0%
100.0
117.6%
Cycle 6 Day 1(n= 15,14,18,1,0)
93.3
583.1%
100.0
588.2%
100.0
454.5%
100.0
112.4%
NA
NaN
FU 28 Day Visit (n=15,11,19,1,0)
93.3
583.1%
100.0
588.2%
100.0
454.5%
100.0
112.4%
NA
NaN
FU 56 Day Visit (n=15,9,15,1,0)
93.3
583.1%
100.0
588.2%
100.0
454.5%
100.0
112.4%
NA
NaN
FU 3 Month Visit (n=16,8,18,0,0)
93.8
586.3%
100.0
588.2%
100.0
454.5%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
FU 6 Month Visit (n=15,13,17,1,0)
86.7
541.9%
92.3
542.9%
94.1
427.7%
100.0
112.4%
NA
NaN
FU 9 Month Visit (n=15,13,15,1,0)
53.3
333.1%
84.6
497.6%
60.0
272.7%
100.0
112.4%
NA
NaN
FU 12 Month Visit (n=14,14,20,0,0)
28.6
178.8%
85.7
504.1%
45.0
204.5%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
FU 15 Month Visit (n=14,11,15,0,0)
35.7
223.1%
54.5
320.6%
40.0
181.8%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
FU 18 Month Visit (n=13,14,15,0,0)
30.8
192.5%
50.0
294.1%
26.7
121.4%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
FU 21 Month Visit (n=13,12,16,0,0)
30.8
192.5%
50.0
294.1%
18.8
85.5%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
FU 24 Month Visit (n=12,14,16,0,0)
25.0
156.3%
21.4
125.9%
18.8
85.5%
NA
NaN
NA
NaN
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Total CD19+ B-Cell Counts by Visit
Description CD 19 is a surface antigen (protein) present on B-lymphocytes.
Time Frame Cycle 1 pre-dose, 60 minutes post-dose, Days 2 and 3 in Cycle 2, day 1 pre-dose in Cycles 3, 4, 5 and 6, Follow-up Days 28 and 56, and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 and Withdrawal Visit

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Part 2 SAP; n = number of participants analyzed at the specified visit.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 89 85
Cycle 1 - Baseline (n=80,80)
68905
50565
Cycle 2 - Pre-dose (n=71,74)
338
253
Cycle 2 - Post-dose (n=65, 66)
163
168
Cycle 2 Day 2 (n=54, 59)
154
266
Cycle 2 Day 3 (n=48, 54)
87
125
Cycle 3 Day 1 (n=67,68)
12
8
Cycle 4 Day 1 (n=71,69)
4
4
Cycle 5 Day 1 (n=68,67)
2
2
Cycle 6 Day 1 (n=71,64)
3
3
FU 28 Day Visit (n=66,64)
2
2
FU 56 Day Visit (n=63,67)
2
2
FU 3 Month Visit (n=67,67)
2
2
FU 6 Month Visit (n=60,69)
3
3
FU 9 Month Visit (n=65,64)
35
30
FU 12 Month Visit (n=60,61)
91
104
FU 15 Month Visit (n=59,60)
135
171
FU 18 Month Visit (n=57,58)
134
223
FU 21 Month Visit (n=55,52)
171
277
FU 24 Month Visit (n=56,51)
214
256
Withdrawn/Termination (n=17,15)
150
6
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Part 2: Percentage of Participants With Total B-Cell Depletion by Visit
Description Total B-cell depletion (normal B-cell plus Malignant B-cell depletion) was defined for each individual participant when the sum of CD5-/CD19+ (normal B-cells) and CD5+/CD19+ (malignant B-cells) cell counts decreased below 80 cells/μL.
Time Frame Cycle 1 Pre-dose, 60 minutes post-dose, Days 2 and 3 in Cycle 2, day 1 in Cycles 3, 4, 5 and 6, Follow-up Days 28 and 56, and Follow-up Visits at Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 and Withdrawal Visit

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Part 2 SAP; n= number of participants analyzed at the specified visit.
Arm/Group Title Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
Measure Participants 89 85
Cycle 1 - Baseline (n=80,80))
0.0
0%
0.0
0%
Cycle 2 - Pre-dose (n=71, 74)
23.9
149.4%
31.1
182.9%
Cycle 2 - Post-dose (n=65, 66)
32.3
201.9%
37.9
222.9%
Cycle 2 Day 2 (n=54, 59)
35.2
220%
30.5
179.4%
Cycle 2 Day 3 (n=48, 54)
50.0
312.5%
37.0
217.6%
Cycle 3 Day 1 (n=67,68)
73.1
456.9%
76.5
450%
Cycle 4 Day 1 (n=71,69)
83.1
519.4%
84.1
494.7%
Cycle 5 Day 1 (n=68,67)
88.2
551.3%
89.6
527.1%
Cycle 6 Day 1 (n=71,64)
95.8
598.8%
95.3
560.6%
FU 28 Day Visit (n=66,64)
95.5
596.9%
96.9
570%
FU 56 Day Visit (n=63,67)
92.1
575.6%
97.0
570.6%
FU 3 Month Visit (n=67,67)
95.5
596.9%
92.5
544.1%
FU 6 Month Visit (n=60,69)
88.3
551.9%
91.3
537.1%
FU 9 Month Visit (n=65,64)
66.2
413.8%
70.3
413.5%
FU 12 Month Visit (n=60,61)
43.3
270.6%
42.6
250.6%
FU 15 Month Visit (n=59,60)
33.9
211.9%
30.0
176.5%
FU 18 Month Visit (n=57,58)
24.6
153.8%
25.9
152.4%
FU 21 Month Visit (n=55,52)
14.5
90.6%
19.2
112.9%
FU 24 Month Visit (n=56,51)
10.7
66.9%
15.7
92.4%
Withdrawn/Termination (n=17,15)
41.2
257.5%
73.3
431.2%

Adverse Events

Time Frame Adverse Events were recorded from the time of initiation of treatment until 28 days after completion of study treatment in Cycle 6.
Adverse Event Reporting Description New infections and all unrelated SAEs were reported until 9 months after the last dose of study treatment. All related SAEs were reported indefinitely. Secondary malignancies were reported until the end of the study or initiation of a new anti-leukemia treatment, whichever was earlier.
Arm/Group Title Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1000 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Arm/Group Description Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1400 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1600 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). PParticipant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1870 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). One participant enrolled in the rituximab SC 1870 mg subcohort received 1000 mg rituximab SC during Cycle 6 in error. Participant could have been enrolled any time during treatment with rituximab IV in combination with FC before Cycle 5. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 1 or Day 0 (according to local practice) Cycles 2-5: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycle 6: SC rituximab 1000 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). These participants were withdrawn prior to SC treatment. Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: IV rituximab 500 mg/m^2 on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3). Participants received the following in 28-day cycles. Cycle 1: IV rituximab 375 mg/m^2 on Day 0 Cycles 2-6: SC rituximab 1600 mg on Day 1 Cycles 1-6: IV fludarabine 25 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 24 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 30-40 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3), and IV cyclophosphamide 250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3 (or as an oral dose of 150 mg/m^2 on Days 1-5 or 200-250 mg/m^2 on Days 1-3).
All Cause Mortality
Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1000 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Part 1: Rituximab SC 1400 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1600 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1870 mg Part 1: Rituximab SC 1000 mg Part 1: No SC Dose Received Part 2 : Rituximab IV 500 mg/m^2 Part 2: Rituximab SC 1600 mg
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 5/16 (31.3%) 8/17 (47.1%) 4/22 (18.2%) 1/1 (100%) 3/8 (37.5%) 35/89 (39.3%) 32/85 (37.6%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile Neutropenia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 2/22 (9.1%) 1/1 (100%) 1/8 (12.5%) 4/89 (4.5%) 9/85 (10.6%)
Anaemia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 3/89 (3.4%) 0/85 (0%)
Bone Marrow Failure 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 1/1 (100%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Neutropenia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 8/89 (9%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Thrombocytopenia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Haemolytic Anaemia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Leukopenia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Pancytopenia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac Failure 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Arrhythmia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
TACHYCARDIA 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Eye disorders
Diabetic Retinal Oedema 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Neutropenic Colitis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
ENTEROCOLITIS 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 1/1 (100%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
ANAL ULCER 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
MOUTH ULCERATION 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
General disorders
Pyrexia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 1/89 (1.1%) 3/85 (3.5%)
Death 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Localised Oedema 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Cholelithiasis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Hepatitis Toxic 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Immune system disorders
Drug Hypersensitivity 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hypersensitivity 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Peumonia 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 3/89 (3.4%) 2/85 (2.4%)
Gastroenteritis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Pelvic Infection 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Skin Infection 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 2/89 (2.2%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 2/89 (2.2%) 0/85 (0%)
Cellulitis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Hepatitis B 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Influenza 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Listeriosis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Lung Infection 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Meningitis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Meningitis Cryptococcal 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Oesophageal Infection 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Pulpitis Dental 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Respiratory tract infection 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Tuberculosis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Wound Infection 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
BACTERIAL SEPSIS 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 1/1 (100%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
BARTHOLINITIS 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
BRONCHITIS 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 1/1 (100%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
SEPTIC SHOCK 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTION 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS INFECTION 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound Dehiscene 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Meniscus Injury 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Tumor Lysis Syndrome 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Osteitis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Pain in extremity 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adenocarcinoma Gastric 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Brain Neoplasm 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Malignant Melanoma 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Metastases to Peritoneum 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
PROSTATE CANCER 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 3/89 (3.4%) 1/85 (1.2%)
BOWEN'S DISEASE 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
BREAST CANCER 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
HODGKIN'S DISEASE 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
METASTATIC SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
PAPILLARY THYROID CANCER 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
REFRACTORY ANAEMIA WITH AN EXCESS OF BLASTS 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF SKIN 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
THYROID CANCER 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Nervous system disorders
Guillain- Barre Syndrome 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Meralgia Paraesthetica 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Syncope 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
ENCEPHALITIS AUTOIMMUNE 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Cystitis Haemorrhagic 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Nephrolithiasis 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Interstitial Lung Disease 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Pulmonary Embolism 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Bronchitis Chronic 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Dyspnoea 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Hypoxia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis Allergic 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Rash Maculo- Papular 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 0/85 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
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Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 13/16 (81.3%) 16/17 (94.1%) 21/22 (95.5%) 1/1 (100%) 7/8 (87.5%) 80/89 (89.9%) 81/85 (95.3%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia 7/16 (43.8%) 8/17 (47.1%) 9/22 (40.9%) 1/1 (100%) 3/8 (37.5%) 51/89 (57.3%) 54/85 (63.5%)
Leukopenia 3/16 (18.8%) 6/17 (35.3%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 15/89 (16.9%) 16/85 (18.8%)
Anaemia 2/16 (12.5%) 2/17 (11.8%) 1/22 (4.5%) 1/1 (100%) 2/8 (25%) 21/89 (23.6%) 11/85 (12.9%)
Thrombocytopenia 0/16 (0%) 3/17 (17.6%) 2/22 (9.1%) 1/1 (100%) 1/8 (12.5%) 25/89 (28.1%) 20/85 (23.5%)
Agranulocytosis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Febrile Neutropenia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Granulocytopenia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Tachycardia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Eye disorders
Diplopia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Ocular hyperaemia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 2/16 (12.5%) 6/17 (35.3%) 4/22 (18.2%) 0/1 (0%) 2/8 (25%) 31/89 (34.8%) 32/85 (37.6%)
Vomiting 2/16 (12.5%) 2/17 (11.8%) 7/22 (31.8%) 0/1 (0%) 2/8 (25%) 20/89 (22.5%) 18/85 (21.2%)
Diarrhoea 1/16 (6.3%) 4/17 (23.5%) 3/22 (13.6%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 9/89 (10.1%) 10/85 (11.8%)
Abdominal pain upper 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 2/22 (9.1%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Constipation 1/16 (6.3%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 7/89 (7.9%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Abdominal pain 2/16 (12.5%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 5/89 (5.6%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Dyspepsia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Mouth ulceration 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Abdominal discomfort 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gingival erythema 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gingival pain 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Haemorrhoids 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Odynophagia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
DYSCHEZIA 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
General disorders
Pyrexia 1/16 (6.3%) 5/17 (29.4%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 23/89 (25.8%) 26/85 (30.6%)
Chills 1/16 (6.3%) 3/17 (17.6%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 9/89 (10.1%) 12/85 (14.1%)
Injection site pain 0/16 (0%) 3/17 (17.6%) 3/22 (13.6%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 14/85 (16.5%)
Injection site erythema 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 4/22 (18.2%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 22/85 (25.9%)
Asthenia 1/16 (6.3%) 2/17 (11.8%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 16/89 (18%) 8/85 (9.4%)
Fatigue 0/16 (0%) 3/17 (17.6%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 9/89 (10.1%) 9/85 (10.6%)
Chest discomfort 1/16 (6.3%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Chest pain 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Feeling hot 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Injection site discolouration 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Injection site swelling 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Oedema Peripheral 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
GAIT DISTURBANCE 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatotoxicity 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 4/22 (18.2%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 5/89 (5.6%) 3/85 (3.5%)
Nasopharyngitis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 6/89 (6.7%) 4/85 (4.7%)
Upper respiratory tract infection 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 3/22 (13.6%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 13/89 (14.6%) 10/85 (11.8%)
Herpes zoster 2/16 (12.5%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 5/89 (5.6%) 4/85 (4.7%)
Urinary tract infection 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 7/89 (7.9%) 2/85 (2.4%)
Bronchitis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 8/89 (9%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Rhinitis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Fungal infection 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Gastroenteritis viral 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Giardiasis 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Laryngitis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Respiratory tract infection 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 3/89 (3.4%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Upper respiratory tract infection bacterial 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Vulvovaginitis trichomonal 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Pneumonia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 2/22 (9.1%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural pain 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Investigations
Weight decreased 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Immunoglobulins decreased 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Serum ferritin decreased 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hypokalaemia 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 5/89 (5.6%) 2/85 (2.4%)
Decreased appetite 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Diabetes mellitus 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hypomagnesaemia 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal chest pain 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Musculoskeletal discomfort 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Myalgia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Arthralgia 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 1/89 (1.1%) 10/85 (11.8%)
Bone pain 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 2/89 (2.2%) 5/85 (5.9%)
Pain in extremity 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 2/89 (2.2%) 5/85 (5.9%)
Back Pain 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Colon adenoma 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Haemangioma 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Mycosis fungoides 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Renal oncocytoma 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Nervous system disorders
Headache 2/16 (12.5%) 3/17 (17.6%) 3/22 (13.6%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 10/89 (11.2%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Dizziness 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Paraesthesia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Insomnia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 1/8 (12.5%) 6/89 (6.7%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal discharge 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 3/22 (13.6%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 9/89 (10.1%) 13/85 (15.3%)
Dyspnoea 1/16 (6.3%) 3/17 (17.6%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 7/89 (7.9%) 3/85 (3.5%)
Oropharyngeal pain 1/16 (6.3%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 3/89 (3.4%) 7/85 (8.2%)
Rhinorrhoea 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 1/22 (4.5%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Bronchospasm 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Dysphonia 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Dyspnoea exertional 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Catarrh 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 2/22 (9.1%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 2/22 (9.1%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 6/89 (6.7%) 14/85 (16.5%)
Hyperhidrosis 1/16 (6.3%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Pruritus 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 2/22 (9.1%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 4/89 (4.5%) 8/85 (9.4%)
Rash 0/16 (0%) 2/17 (11.8%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 10/89 (11.2%) 10/85 (11.8%)
Panniculitis 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Pityriasis 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Rash erythematous 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Rash pruritic 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Skin lesion 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Urticaria 0/16 (0%) 1/17 (5.9%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Vascular disorders
Hypotension 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 6/89 (6.7%) 1/85 (1.2%)
Thrombophlebitis 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hot Flush 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Peripheral Venous Disease 1/16 (6.3%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 0/89 (0%) 0/85 (0%)
Hypertension 0/16 (0%) 0/17 (0%) 0/22 (0%) 0/1 (0%) 0/8 (0%) 5/89 (5.6%) 0/85 (0%)

Limitations/Caveats

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

The Study being conducted under this Agreement is part of the Overall Study. Investigator is free to publish in reputable journals or to present at professional conferences the results of the Study, but only after the first publication or presentation that involves the Overall Study. The Sponsor may request that Confidential Information be deleted and/or the publication be postponed in order to protect the Sponsor's intellectual property rights.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Medical Communications
Organization Hoffmann- LaRoche
Phone 1-800-821-8590
Email genentech@druginfo.com
Responsible Party:
Hoffmann-La Roche
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01292603
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BO25341
  • 2010-021380-32
First Posted:
Feb 9, 2011
Last Update Posted:
Dec 19, 2018
Last Verified:
Nov 1, 2018