Placebo Controlled Study of Preladenant in Participants With Moderate to Severe Parkinson's Disease (P07037)

Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01227265
Collaborator
(none)
476
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28.9

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This is a study of the efficacy and safety of preladenant in adult participants with moderate to severe Parkinson's Disease (PD). While on this study, participants will continue to take their usual, prescribed, stable regimen of levodopa (L-dopa) or L-dopa plus adjunct PD medications and will be randomized to receive 2 mg preladenant, 5 mg preladenant, or placebo, twice daily, for 12 weeks. After that, participants may choose to receive additional treatment with preladenant. The primary hypothesis is that at least the 5 mg twice daily dose of preladenant is superior to placebo as measured by the change from Baseline to Week 12 in the mean "off" time.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
476 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 3, 12 Week, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Efficacy and Safety Study of Preladenant in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Parkinson's Disease.
Actual Study Start Date :
Nov 19, 2010
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 4, 2013
Actual Study Completion Date :
Apr 16, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Preladenant 2 mg

Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.

Drug: Preladenant
Preladenant 2 mg or 5 mg oral tablet taken twice daily
Other Names:
  • SCH 420814
  • MK-3814
  • Experimental: Preladenant 5 mg

    Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.

    Drug: Preladenant
    Preladenant 2 mg or 5 mg oral tablet taken twice daily
    Other Names:
  • SCH 420814
  • MK-3814
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo

    Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.

    Drug: Placebo
    Preladenant-matching placebo oral tablet taken twice daily

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Change From Baseline in Average "Off" Time (Hours Per Day) at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]

      The "on" state is defined as the period of time during which a patient's symptoms of PD improve or disappear following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. The "off" state is defined as the period of time characterized by the return of symptoms (i..e. tremor, slowness, and rigidity) following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. Study participants reported their symptoms at half-hour intervals as "off", "on", or "asleep" on their daily diary for 3 days before randomization (baseline) and for the 3 days immediately before their Week 12 visit. The mean change from baseline in "off" time was based on a constrained longitudinal data analysis (cLDA) with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.

    2. Number of Participants With Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) ≥180 mmHg and 20 mmHg Increase [Up to Week 14]

      The number of participants with Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) ≥180 mmHg and 20 mmHg increase was reported. Participants lie supine at rest for 5 minutes, then have a single BP measurement taken (ie, 1 reading). Participants then stand for 3 minutes at rest, followed by a single BP measurement (1 reading) in the standing position.

    3. Number of Participants With Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥105 mmHg and 15 mmHg Increase [Up to Week 14]

      The number of participants with Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥105 mmHg and 15 mmHg increase was reported. Participants lie supine at rest for 5 minutes, then have a single BP measurement taken (ie, 1 reading). Participants then stand for 3 minutes at rest, followed by a single BP measurement (1 reading) in the standing position.

    4. Percentage of Participants With Suicidality [Up to Week 12]

      The percentage of participants with suicidality using the Columbia - Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was reported. The C-SSR was used in this study only for the purpose of safety monitoring by measuring the incidence of different types of suicidality categories during treatment. The assessment was done by the nature of the responses, not by a numbered scale. Participants who reported at least one occurrence of suicidal behavior or suicidal ideation were counted as having experienced suicidality. Suicidal behavior included suicide attempt, aborted attempt, interrupted attempt, or preparatory behavior. Suicidal ideation included a wish to die or active suicidal thought with or without method, intent or plan.

    5. Change From Baseline in Total Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]

      The ESS is a self-administered questionnaire providing a measure of a person's general level of daytime sleepiness, or their average sleep propensity in daily life. The scale consists of 8 situations in which the participant rates their tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0=no chance of dozing to 3=high chance of dozing. The overall score is the sum of the scores for the 8 situations for a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 with a higher score indicating greater sleepiness. The mean change from baseline in total EES was based on a cLDA with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Percentage of Participants With >30% Change (Reduction) From Baseline at Week 12 in Mean "Off" Time [Baseline and Week 12]

      A participant with at least a 30% reduction in mean "off" time from Baseline to End of Treatment (Week 12) is considered as "responder". The "on" state is defined as the period of time during which a patient's symptoms of PD improve or disappear following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. The "off" state is defined as the period of time characterized by the return of symptoms (i..e. tremor, slowness, and rigidity) following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. Study participants reported their symptoms at half-hour intervals as "off", "on", or "asleep" on their daily diary for 3 days before randomization and for the 3 days immediately before their Week 12 visit.

    2. Change From Baseline in Average "On" Time (Hours Per Day) Without Troublesome Dyskinesia at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]

      "On" time is when a PD participant's symptoms are improved. Mean "on" time without troublesome dyskinesias is derived from the available diary data collected for 3 days immediately prior to a clinic visit. "On" time without troublesome dyskinesia is the sum of "on" time without dyskinesia plus "on" time with non-troublesome dyskinesia as recorded in the diary. The mean change from baseline in "on" time was based on a cLDA with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    30 Years to 85 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Each participant must have a diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

    • Each participant must have received prior therapy with L-dopa for approximately 1 or more years immediately before Screening and must continue to have a beneficial clinical response to L-dopa.

    • Each participant must have been on a stable dopaminergic treatment regimen for at least the 5 weeks immediately before Randomization. Participants receiving other adjunctive treatments (eg, dopamine agonist, anticholinergics) are permitted to enroll in this trial. Participants taking only L-dopa are permitted to enroll in this trial.

    • Each participant must be experiencing motor fluctuations with or without dyskinesias within the 4 weeks immediately before Screening, must be experiencing a minimum of 2 hours/day of "off" time, and have a Hoehn & Yahr stage between 2.5 and 4 when in the "on" state.

    • Each participant, with or without the help of a caregiver, must be capable of maintaining an accurate and complete symptom diary and to adhere to dose and visit schedules.

    • Each participant must have results of Screening clinical laboratory tests drawn within 5 weeks prior to Randomization clinically acceptable to the investigator and not within the parameters specified for exclusion (below).

    • All participants who are sexually active or plan to be sexually active agree to use a highly effective method of birth control while in the study and for 2 weeks after the last dose of study drug. A male participant must also not donate sperm within 2 weeks after the last dose of study drug.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • A participant must not have a form of drug induced or atypical parkinsonism, a cognitive impairment, bipolar disorder, untreated major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorder; history exposure to a known neurotoxin, or any neurological features not consistent with the diagnosis of PD as assessed by the investigator.

    • A participant must not have a history of repeated strokes or head injuries, or a stroke within 6 months of Screening; poorly controlled diabetes; abnormal renal function; or a severe or ongoing unstable medical condition.

    • A participant must not have had surgery for their PD.

    • A participant must not be at imminent risk of self-harm or harm to others.

    • A participant must not have a systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥150 mm Hg OR diastolic BP ≥95 mm Hg at Screening and at 2 BP rechecks prior to study start.

    • A participant must not have had any clinically significant cardiovascular event or procedure for 6 months prior to study start, including, but not limited to, myocardial infarction, angioplasty, unstable angina, or heart failure; and a participant must not have heart failure staged New York Heart Association Class III or IV.

    • A participant must not have an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥3 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin (T BIL) ≥1.5 x ULN.

    • A participant must not have a history of serologically confirmed hepatic dysfunction (defined as viral infection [Hepatitis B, C, or E; Epstein-Barr virus (EBV); cytomegalovirus (CMV)]) or a history of diagnosis of drug- or alcohol- induced hepatic toxicity or frank hepatitis.

    • A participant must not have a history within the past 5 years of a primary or recurrent malignant disease with the exception of adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or in situ prostate cancer with a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) post resection.

    • A participant must not have received certain prespecified medications for a prespecified time window before the trial.

    • A participant must not have an average daily consumption of more than three 4 ounce glasses (118 mL) of wine or the equivalent.

    • A participant must not have a severe or ongoing unstable medical condition (eg, any form of clinically significant cardiac disease, symptomatic orthostatic hypotension, seizures, or alcohol/drug dependence).

    • A participant must not have allergy/sensitivity to investigational product(s) or its/their excipients.

    • A participant must not be breast-feeding, considering breast-feeding, pregnant, or intending to become pregnant.

    • A participant must not have used preladenant ever, or any investigational drugs within 90 days immediately before Screening.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    No locations specified.

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Medical Director, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01227265
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • P07037
    • 2010-020112-11
    • MK-3814-028
    First Posted:
    Oct 25, 2010
    Last Update Posted:
    Sep 24, 2018
    Last Verified:
    Aug 1, 2018
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details Adult participants with a diagnosis of moderate to severe idiopathic Parkinson's disease were selected to participate in this study.
    Pre-assignment Detail After a Screening Period of up to 5 weeks, participants were randomized into 1 of 3 treatment groups (preladenant 2 or 5 mg twice daily or placebo) for 12 weeks. At the end of treatment, participants could choose to enter into an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit 2 weeks later.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 158 159 159
    Treated 157 157 159
    COMPLETED 139 139 145
    NOT COMPLETED 19 20 14

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo Total
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 157 157 159 473
    Age (Years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [Years]
    62.9
    (9.0)
    64.2
    (8.7)
    64.2
    (8.9)
    63.8
    (8.9)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    49
    31.2%
    71
    45.2%
    64
    40.3%
    184
    38.9%
    Male
    108
    68.8%
    86
    54.8%
    95
    59.7%
    289
    61.1%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Average "Off" Time (Hours Per Day) at Week 12
    Description The "on" state is defined as the period of time during which a patient's symptoms of PD improve or disappear following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. The "off" state is defined as the period of time characterized by the return of symptoms (i..e. tremor, slowness, and rigidity) following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. Study participants reported their symptoms at half-hour intervals as "off", "on", or "asleep" on their daily diary for 3 days before randomization (baseline) and for the 3 days immediately before their Week 12 visit. The mean change from baseline in "off" time was based on a constrained longitudinal data analysis (cLDA) with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.
    Time Frame Baseline and Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set (FAS): All randomized participants remaining after participants were excluded for failure to receive at least one dose of study treatment, lack of any post-randomization endpoint data subsequent to at least 1 dose of study treatment, or lack of Baseline data for those analyses requiring Baseline data.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 154 153 158
    Mean (Standard Error) [hours per day]
    -1.0
    (0.20)
    -1.1
    (0.20)
    -0.8
    (0.19)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 2 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.4933
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value -0.2
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.72 to 0.35
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 5 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.2364
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value -0.3
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.86 to 0.21
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants With >30% Change (Reduction) From Baseline at Week 12 in Mean "Off" Time
    Description A participant with at least a 30% reduction in mean "off" time from Baseline to End of Treatment (Week 12) is considered as "responder". The "on" state is defined as the period of time during which a patient's symptoms of PD improve or disappear following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. The "off" state is defined as the period of time characterized by the return of symptoms (i..e. tremor, slowness, and rigidity) following treatment with L-dopa or dopamine agonists. Study participants reported their symptoms at half-hour intervals as "off", "on", or "asleep" on their daily diary for 3 days before randomization and for the 3 days immediately before their Week 12 visit.
    Time Frame Baseline and Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set (FAS): All randomized participants remaining after participants were excluded for failure to receive at least one dose of study treatment, lack of any post-randomization endpoint data subsequent to at least one dose of study treatment, or lack of Baseline data for those analyses requiring Baseline data.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 154 153 158
    Number [Percentage of participants]
    37.1
    23.6%
    36.9
    23.5%
    30.5
    19.2%
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 2 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.244
    Comments p-value is for the estimated Odds Ratio based on a generalized linear mixed model with baseline average OFF time (hours/day) as a covariate and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effect and participant as random effect.
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Estimated Difference in Percentage
    Estimated Value 7.0
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -4.17 to 18.05
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 5 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.262
    Comments p-value is for the estimated Odds Ratio based on a generalized linear mixed model with baseline average OFF time (hours/day) as a covariate and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effect and participant as random effect.
    Method Mixed Models Analysis
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Estimated Difference in Percentage
    Estimated Value 6.5
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -4.63 to 17.61
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Average "On" Time (Hours Per Day) Without Troublesome Dyskinesia at Week 12
    Description "On" time is when a PD participant's symptoms are improved. Mean "on" time without troublesome dyskinesias is derived from the available diary data collected for 3 days immediately prior to a clinic visit. "On" time without troublesome dyskinesia is the sum of "on" time without dyskinesia plus "on" time with non-troublesome dyskinesia as recorded in the diary. The mean change from baseline in "on" time was based on a cLDA with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.
    Time Frame Baseline and Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Full Analysis Set (FAS): All randomized participants remaining after participants were excluded for failure to receive at least one dose of study treatment, lack of any post-randomization endpoint data subsequent to at least 1 dose of study treatment, or lack of Baseline data for those analyses requiring Baseline data.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 154 153 158
    Mean (Standard Error) [hours per day]
    0.6
    (0.21)
    0.7
    (0.21)
    0.5
    (0.20)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 2 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.776
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value 0.1
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.47 to 0.63
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 5 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.683
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value 0.1
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.44 to 0.67
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    4. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) ≥180 mmHg and 20 mmHg Increase
    Description The number of participants with Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) ≥180 mmHg and 20 mmHg increase was reported. Participants lie supine at rest for 5 minutes, then have a single BP measurement taken (ie, 1 reading). Participants then stand for 3 minutes at rest, followed by a single BP measurement (1 reading) in the standing position.
    Time Frame Up to Week 14

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Participants as Treated (APaT): All participants who received at least one (1) dose of study drug.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 157 157 159
    Supine
    0
    0%
    1
    0.6%
    0
    0%
    Standing
    1
    0.6%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    5. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥105 mmHg and 15 mmHg Increase
    Description The number of participants with Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥105 mmHg and 15 mmHg increase was reported. Participants lie supine at rest for 5 minutes, then have a single BP measurement taken (ie, 1 reading). Participants then stand for 3 minutes at rest, followed by a single BP measurement (1 reading) in the standing position.
    Time Frame Up to Week 14

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Participants as Treated (APaT): All participants who received at least one (1) dose of study drug.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 157 157 159
    Supine
    1
    0.6%
    2
    1.3%
    3
    1.9%
    Standing
    7
    4.5%
    3
    1.9%
    6
    3.8%
    6. Primary Outcome
    Title Percentage of Participants With Suicidality
    Description The percentage of participants with suicidality using the Columbia - Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was reported. The C-SSR was used in this study only for the purpose of safety monitoring by measuring the incidence of different types of suicidality categories during treatment. The assessment was done by the nature of the responses, not by a numbered scale. Participants who reported at least one occurrence of suicidal behavior or suicidal ideation were counted as having experienced suicidality. Suicidal behavior included suicide attempt, aborted attempt, interrupted attempt, or preparatory behavior. Suicidal ideation included a wish to die or active suicidal thought with or without method, intent or plan.
    Time Frame Up to Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Participants as Treated (APaT): All participants who received at least one (1) dose of study drug.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 157 157 159
    Number [Percentage of participants]
    3
    1.9%
    4
    2.5%
    1
    0.6%
    7. Primary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in Total Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) at Week 12
    Description The ESS is a self-administered questionnaire providing a measure of a person's general level of daytime sleepiness, or their average sleep propensity in daily life. The scale consists of 8 situations in which the participant rates their tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0=no chance of dozing to 3=high chance of dozing. The overall score is the sum of the scores for the 8 situations for a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 with a higher score indicating greater sleepiness. The mean change from baseline in total EES was based on a cLDA with treatment, time, and treatment-by-time interaction as fixed effects and subject as random effect.
    Time Frame Baseline and Week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Participants as Treated (APaT): All participants who received at least one (1) dose of study drug.
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    Measure Participants 157 157 159
    Mean (Standard Error) [Score on a Scale]
    -0.4
    (0.28)
    -0.0
    (0.29)
    -0.2
    (0.28)
    Statistical Analysis 1
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 2 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6968
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value -0.2
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.92 to 0.61
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments
    Statistical Analysis 2
    Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Preladenant 5 mg, Placebo
    Comments
    Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
    Comments
    Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6142
    Comments
    Method cLDA
    Comments
    Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Estimated Means
    Estimated Value 0.2
    Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
    -0.57 to 0.97
    Parameter Dispersion Type:
    Value:
    Estimation Comments

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Up to 14 weeks (including 14 days of follow-up)
    Adverse Event Reporting Description All Participants as Treated
    Arm/Group Title Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Arm/Group Description Participants received 2 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received 5 mg as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extension trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later. Participants received preladenant-matching placebo as a single oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks. Participants could then enroll in an extention trial or return for a follow-up visit two (2) weeks later.
    All Cause Mortality
    Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 5/157 (3.2%) 2/157 (1.3%) 4/159 (2.5%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anaemia 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diverticulum 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Dysphagia 0/157 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/159 (0%) 0
    Haemorrhoids 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    General disorders
    Chest Pain 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Infections and infestations
    Lymphangitis 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Pneumonia 0/157 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 1/159 (0.6%) 1
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Contusion 0/157 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/159 (0%) 0
    Fall 0/157 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/159 (0%) 0
    Kidney Rupture 0/157 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 1/159 (0.6%) 1
    Subdural Haematoma 0/157 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/159 (0%) 0
    Upper Limb Fracture 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Wrist Fracture 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypercalcaemia 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Nervous system disorders
    Cerebral Haematoma 0/157 (0%) 0 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/159 (0%) 0
    Psychiatric disorders
    Completed Suicide 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Confusional State 0/157 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 1/159 (0.6%) 1
    Depression 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Stress Urinary Incontinence 0/157 (0%) 0 0/157 (0%) 0 1/159 (0.6%) 1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Decubitus Ulcer 1/157 (0.6%) 1 0/157 (0%) 0 0/159 (0%) 0
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Preladenant 2 mg Preladenant 5 mg Placebo
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 37/157 (23.6%) 46/157 (29.3%) 25/159 (15.7%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation 11/157 (7%) 11 15/157 (9.6%) 18 4/159 (2.5%) 4
    Nausea 5/157 (3.2%) 6 9/157 (5.7%) 10 2/159 (1.3%) 2
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall 7/157 (4.5%) 9 9/157 (5.7%) 12 10/159 (6.3%) 14
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 10/157 (6.4%) 11 6/157 (3.8%) 6 3/159 (1.9%) 3
    Dyskinesia 3/157 (1.9%) 3 11/157 (7%) 13 5/159 (3.1%) 5
    Headache 12/157 (7.6%) 13 10/157 (6.4%) 11 5/159 (3.1%) 5

    Limitations/Caveats

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    Certain Agreements

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

    The investigator agrees not to publish or publicly present any interim results of the trial without the prior written consent of the sponsor. The investigator further agrees to provide to the sponsor 45 days prior to submission for publication or presentation, review copies of abstracts or manuscripts for publication that report any results of the trial.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development
    Organization Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Phone 1-800-672-6372
    Email ClinicalTrialsDisclosure@merck.com
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01227265
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • P07037
    • 2010-020112-11
    • MK-3814-028
    First Posted:
    Oct 25, 2010
    Last Update Posted:
    Sep 24, 2018
    Last Verified:
    Aug 1, 2018