A Study of Palonosetron for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Participants Who Have Experienced CINV(Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting) During the Previous Cycle of Low Emetogenic Chemotherapy (LEC)

Sponsor
Eisai Inc. (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01054456
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of palonesetron in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) when administered to participants who have experienced either vomiting and or at least moderate nausea during their last cycle of low emetogenic chemotherapy.

Detailed Description

Palonosetron is currently approved for prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat CINV caused by moderate and highly emetogenic chemotherapy. This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of palonesetron in preventing CINV when administered to patients who have experienced either vomiting and or at least moderate nausea during their last cycle of low emetogenic chemotherapy.

Palonosetron will be given intravenously approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the chemotherapy regimen. Efficacy and safety including episodes of nausea, retching and or vomiting will be assessed over five 24 hour periods starting on Day 1 and ending on Day 6 in patient diaries. On Day 2 and Day 6 a FLIE (Functional Living Index- Emesis) assessment will also be completed in order to help evaluate the patient's quality of life from the start of the chemotherapy cycle through Day 6.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
36 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Single-Arm Evaluation of Palonosetron for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Subjects Who Have Experienced CINV(Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting) During the Previous Cycle of Low Emetogenic Chemotherapy (LEC)
Actual Study Start Date :
Oct 27, 2009
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Dec 8, 2010
Actual Study Completion Date :
Dec 8, 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL

Participants will receive palonosetron 0.25 milligram (mg) per (/) 5 milliliter (mL) intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a low emetogenic chemotherapy (LEC) agent on Day 1.

Drug: palonesetron
One dose administered intravenously 30 minutes pre-chemotherapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during acute period (0-24 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.

  2. Percentage of Participants With CR During Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 24 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during delayed period (24-120 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.

  3. Percentage of Participants With CR During Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during overall period (0-120 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With CR at Each 24 Hour Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.

  2. Percentage of Participants With CR During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.

  3. Percentage of Participants With Complete Control During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.

  4. Percentage of Participants With Complete Control at Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.

  5. Percentage of Participants With Complete Control During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.

  6. Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.

  7. Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes At Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.

  8. Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes During 0 to 48 Hours, 0 to 72 Hours, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.

  9. Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.

  10. Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity At Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.

  11. Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1 [From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1]

    The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.

  12. Mean Change From Follow Up Period (Day 2-5) in Scores on Functional Living Index-Emesis [FLIE] Assessment Questionnaires to the End of Study (Day 8) [From (Day 2-5) to the End of Study (Day 8)]

    FLIE is a patient-completed quality of life assessment modified from the original Functional Living Index - Cancer questionnaire. FLIE contains two domains: nausea and vomiting with nine items in each domain. The first item asks the patient to rate how much nausea (or vomiting) has occurred over a 5 day period. The remaining eight items ask patients to rate the impact of nausea (or vomiting) on various aspects of a patient's life (for example, ability to enjoy meals/liquids). Each item is answered using a 7 point visual analog scale with 7 being "none /not at all" and 1 being "a great deal". The two domains are summed for a total score with a possible range of 18-126. Higher scores indicate a more favorable quality of life. A total score of >108 defines those patients who had a minimal impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) on quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible for enrollment, subjects must meet the following inclusion criteria:

  1. Provide written informed consent

  2. Male or female ≥18 years of age

  3. Histologically or cytologically confirmed malignant disease

  4. Karnofsky Index of 50%

  5. Experienced either vomiting and/or at least moderate nausea during their last cycle of LEC

  6. Scheduled to receive, on Study Day 1, a single dose of one of the qualifying LEC agents listed in the protocol.

  7. Known mild to moderate hepatic, renal or cardiovascular impairment may be enrolled at the discretion of the Investigator Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from this study:
  1. Inability or unwillingness to understand or cooperate with the study procedures as determined by the Investigator

  2. Women who are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant, women of childbearing potential who are not using an effective method of pregnancy prevention (including implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine devices, vasectomized partner or sexual abstinence), or women who have had a positive serum pregnancy test at screening or within 7 days prior to receiving chemo on Day 1. Non-childbearing potential includes women who are post-menopausal (12 months of amenorrhea with no other demonstrable cause, in the appropriate age group) or documented surgical sterilization, or hysterectomy at least 3 months before study start.

  3. Previous use of palonosetron in association with a LEC regimen

  4. Received more than one antiemetic agent for prevention of CINV (Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting) during their last cycle of LEC (other than dexamethasone or prednisone as outlined in number 7 below). The use of an antiemetic in addition to a corticosteroid during the last cycle of LEC is allowed if the corticosteroid is intended for the prophylactic treatment of taxane-related hypersensitivity or pemetrexed-related skin reactions as long as the corticosteroid regimen remains unchanged during the trial

  5. Suspected or confirmed ongoing vomiting for any organic etiology (e.g., food poisoning, gastroenteritis, etc)

  6. Received any drug with potential anti-emetic effect within 24 hours prior to the start of qualifying LEC agent

  7. Scheduled to receive an antiemetic (with the exception of administration of the palonosetron) at any time during the trial, listed below

-5-HT3 receptor antagonists

  • NK1 receptor antagonists

  • Dopamine receptor antagonists (metoclopramide)

  • Phenothiazine anti-emetics (prochlorperazine, promethazine, thiethylperazine and perphenazine)

  • Diphenhydramine, scopolamine, chlorpheniramine maleate, trimethobenzamide. Diphenhydramine will be allowed if given for prophylactic treatment of hypersensitivity reactions associated with the administration of taxanes (e.g., paclitaxel, docetaxel) and ixabepilone

  • All benzodiazepines except Triazolam or Zolpidem used once at night time due to sleep disturbances

  • Atypical antipsychotic agents with compazine-like activity (e.g., olanzapine, risperidone)

  • Butyrophenones (haloperidol, droperidol)

  • Cannabinoides (tetrahydrocannabinol or nabilone)

  • Any systemic corticosteroid (hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), with the exception of topical or inhaled preparations. Dexamethasone will be allowed if given for prophylactic treatment of hypersensitivity reactions associated with the administration of taxanes (e.g., paclitaxel, docetaxel) or prevention of rash associated with pemetrexed. Prednisone will be allowed if given for as part of standard regimen with mitoxantrone or docetaxel for prostate cancer.

  • Any non-prescription medication, nutritional supplements, vitamins or herbal-type products known to either possibly cause nausea or vomiting, or used to treat nausea or vomiting

  1. Having received any investigational drugs or devices within 30 days before study entry

  2. Any vomiting, retching, or National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, v.3 (NCI CTCAE) Grade 2 to 4 nausea in the 24 hours preceding chemotherapy

  3. History of alcohol or drug abuse

  4. Scheduled to receive any other emetogenic chemotherapeutic agents during the study other than those specified in this protocol

  5. Any known hypersensitivity/contraindication to 5-HT3 antagonists or study drug excipients

  6. Scheduled to receive or have received radiotherapy within 1 week prior to or during the study

  7. Any condition that, in the judgment of the Principal Investigator, would make a subject ineligible for participation in the study

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Sheridan Clinical Research Sunrise Florida United States 33323
2 Medical and Surgical Specialists Galesburg Illinois United States 61401
3 Orchard Healthcare Research Inc Skokie Illinois United States 60076
4 Trover Center for Clinical Studies; Merle Mahr Cancer Center Madisonville Kentucky United States 42431
5 Hematology- Oncology Associates of Rockland, PC Nyack New York United States 10960
6 Signal Point Clinical Research Middletown Ohio United States 45042
7 Scott and White Clinic- College Station College Station Texas United States 77840
8 Scott and White Healthcare- Round Rock Round Rock Texas United States 76559
9 Scott and White Memorial Hospital Temple Texas United States 76508

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Eisai Inc.

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Eisai Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01054456
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • PALO-08-13
First Posted:
Jan 22, 2010
Last Update Posted:
Dec 23, 2020
Last Verified:
Jan 1, 2011
Keywords provided by Eisai Inc.
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Participants took part in the study at 18 investigative sites in the United States from 27 October 2009 to 08 December 2010.
Pre-assignment Detail A total of 38 participants were screened, of which 02 were screen failures and 36 participants were enrolled and received the study treatment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 milligram (mg) per (/) 5 milliliter (mL) intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a low emetogenic chemotherapy (LEC) agent on Day 1.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 36
COMPLETED 35
NOT COMPLETED 1

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Overall Participants 36
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
64.6
(13.82)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
25
69.4%
Male
11
30.6%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
5
13.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
31
86.1%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
0%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
0%
Asian
0
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
Black or African American
5
13.9%
White
30
83.3%
More than one race
0
0%
Unknown or Not Reported
1
2.8%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Complete Response (CR) During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during acute period (0-24 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intent-to-treat (ITT) population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
88.2
245%
2. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With CR During Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during delayed period (24-120 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.
Time Frame From 24 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
67.6
187.8%
3. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With CR During Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication during overall period (0-120 hours). An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
67.6
187.8%
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With CR at Each 24 Hour Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 24 hours
88.2
245%
24 to 48 hours
79.4
220.6%
48 to 72 hours
85.3
236.9%
72 to 96 hours
85.3
236.9%
96 to 120 hours
82.4
228.9%
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With CR During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episodes and no use of rescue medication were considered to have achieved CR, during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 48 hours
79.4
220.6%
0 to 72 hours
73.5
204.2%
0 to 96 hours
70.6
196.1%
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Complete Control During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Acute (0 to 24 hours)
85.3
236.9%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours)
64.7
179.7%
Overall (0 to 120 hours)
64.7
179.7%
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Complete Control at Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 24 hours
85.3
236.9%
24 to 48 hours
76.5
212.5%
48 to 72 hours
76.5
212.5%
72 to 96 hours
82.4
228.9%
96 to 120 hours
79.4
220.6%
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Complete Control During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description Complete Control was defined as the percentage of participants who had a CR and no more than mild nausea. CR was defined as the participants without any emetic episodes and did not use any rescue medication. An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute. Participants who completed the diary for a given period and had no emetic episod es and no use of rescue medication were considered to have CR during the period. Those same participants were considered complete control for the period if they had no more than mild nausea during the period.
Time Frame From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 48 hours
76.5
0 to 72 hours
70.6
0 to 96 hours
67.6
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Acute (0 to 24 hours)
91.2
253.3%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours)
79.4
220.6%
Overall (0 to 120 hours)
79.4
220.6%
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes At Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 24 hours
91.2
253.3%
24 to 48 hours
94.1
261.4%
48 to 72 hours
88.2
245%
72 to 96 hours
91.2
253.3%
96 to 120 hours
88.2
245%
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With No Emetic Episodes During 0 to 48 Hours, 0 to 72 Hours, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description An emetic episode was defined as 1) one occurrence of vomiting, or 2) a sequence of occurrences in very close succession not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute, any number of occurrences of unproductive emesis (retches) in a unique 5-minute period, or 3) an episode of retching of less than 5 minute duration combined with vomiting not relieved by a period of relaxation of at least 1 minute.
Time Frame From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 48 hours
91.2
253.3%
0 to 72 hours
85.3
236.9%
0 to 96 hours
85.3
236.9%
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity During Acute Period (0 to 24 Hours), Delayed Period (24 to 120 Hours), and Overall Period (0 to 120 Hours) After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 120 hours, and 0 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Acute (0 to 24 hours); None
73.5
204.2%
Acute (0 to 24 hours); Mild
11.8
32.8%
Acute (0 to 24 hours); Moderate
11.8
32.8%
Acute (0 to 24 hours); Severe
2.9
8.1%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours), None
52.9
146.9%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours), Mild
26.5
73.6%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours), Moderate
11.8
32.8%
Delayed (24 to 120 hours), Severe
8.8
24.4%
Overall (0 to 120 hours); None
50.0
138.9%
Overall (0 to 120 hours); Mild
26.5
73.6%
Overall (0 to 120 hours); Moderate
14.7
40.8%
Overall (0 to 120 hours); Severe
8.8
24.4%
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity At Each 24 Hours Interval After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.
Time Frame From 0 to 24 hours, 24 to 48 hours, 48 to 72 hours, 72 to 96 hours and 96 to 120 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 24 hours: None
73.5
204.2%
0 to 24 hours: Mild
11.8
32.8%
0 to 24 hours: Moderate
11.8
32.8%
0 to 24 hours: Severe
2.9
8.1%
24 to 48 hours: None
73.5
204.2%
24 to 48 hours: Mild
11.8
32.8%
24 to 48 hours: Moderate
11.8
32.8%
24 to 48 hours: Severe
2.9
8.1%
48 to 72 hours: None
76.5
212.5%
48 to 72 hours: Mild
5.9
16.4%
48 to 72 hours: Moderate
11.8
32.8%
48 to 72 hours: Severe
5.9
16.4%
72 to 96 hours: None
67.6
187.8%
72 to 96 hours: Mild
20.6
57.2%
72 to 96 hours: Moderate
8.8
24.4%
72 to 96 hours: Severe
2.9
8.1%
96 to 120 hours: None
82.4
228.9%
96 to 120 hours: Mild
11.8
32.8%
96 to 120 hours: Moderate
5.9
16.4%
96 to 120 hours: Severe
0
0%
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Nausea Based on Severity and Intensity During 0 to 48, 0 to 72, and 0 to 96 Hours After Receiving Treatment on Day 1
Description The 4-point Likert scale was used to measure the severity and intensity of nausea. The participant was asked "How much nausea did you experience on average during the last 24 hours?" The scale was defined as follows: 0 = none, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe.
Time Frame From 0 to 48 hours, 0 to 72 hours, and 0 to 96 hours after receiving treatment on Day 1

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
0 to 48 hours: None
67.6
187.8%
0 to 48 hours: Mild
14.7
40.8%
0 to 48 hours: Moderate
11.8
32.8%
0 to 48 hours: Severe
5.9
16.4%
0 to 72 hours: None
61.8
171.7%
0 to 72 hours: Mild
14.7
40.8%
0 to 72 hours: Moderate
14.7
40.8%
0 to 72 hours: Severe
8.8
24.4%
0 to 96 hours: None
52.9
146.9%
0 to 96 hours: Mild
23.5
65.3%
0 to 96 hours: Moderate
14.7
40.8%
0 to 96 hours: Severe
8.8
24.4%
15. Secondary Outcome
Title Mean Change From Follow Up Period (Day 2-5) in Scores on Functional Living Index-Emesis [FLIE] Assessment Questionnaires to the End of Study (Day 8)
Description FLIE is a patient-completed quality of life assessment modified from the original Functional Living Index - Cancer questionnaire. FLIE contains two domains: nausea and vomiting with nine items in each domain. The first item asks the patient to rate how much nausea (or vomiting) has occurred over a 5 day period. The remaining eight items ask patients to rate the impact of nausea (or vomiting) on various aspects of a patient's life (for example, ability to enjoy meals/liquids). Each item is answered using a 7 point visual analog scale with 7 being "none /not at all" and 1 being "a great deal". The two domains are summed for a total score with a possible range of 18-126. Higher scores indicate a more favorable quality of life. A total score of >108 defines those patients who had a minimal impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) on quality of life.
Time Frame From (Day 2-5) to the End of Study (Day 8)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all participants who received palonosetron, received at least one dose of the qualifying LEC agents on Day 1, and had at least 1 post-chemotherapy efficacy assessment.
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
Measure Participants 34
Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [scores on a scale]
18.3

Adverse Events

Time Frame From date of administration of study drug (Day 1) up to 192 hours (Day 8)
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Arm/Group Description Participants received palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL intravenous injection 30 minutes prior to receiving a LEC agent on Day 1.
All Cause Mortality
All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/36 (0%)
Serious Adverse Events
All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 3/36 (8.3%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia 1/36 (2.8%)
Melaena 1/36 (2.8%)
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia 1/36 (2.8%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea 1/36 (2.8%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
All Participants: Palonosetron 0.25 mg/5 mL
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 13/36 (36.1%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia 1/36 (2.8%)
Neutropenia 1/36 (2.8%)
Febrile neutropenia 1/36 (2.8%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 1/36 (2.8%)
Haemorrhoidal haemorrhage 1/36 (2.8%)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 1/36 (2.8%)
Constipation 1/36 (2.8%)
General disorders
Pyrexia 2/36 (5.6%)
Fatigue 2/36 (5.6%)
Chills 1/36 (2.8%)
Asthenia 1/36 (2.8%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration 1/36 (2.8%)
Decreased appetite 2/36 (5.6%)
Nervous system disorders
Headache 2/36 (5.6%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory tract congestion 1/36 (2.8%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

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

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Eisai Medical Services
Organization Eisai, Inc.
Phone 1-888-422-4743
Email esi_medinfo@eisai.com
Responsible Party:
Eisai Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01054456
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • PALO-08-13
First Posted:
Jan 22, 2010
Last Update Posted:
Dec 23, 2020
Last Verified:
Jan 1, 2011