A Phase 2 Study of the Effects of 6R-BH4 in Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease

Sponsor
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00445978
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This Phase 2a, multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation study is designed to assess the safety and biologic activity of daily oral administration of 4 escalating doses of sapropterin dihydrochloride over 16 weeks in subjects with sickle cell disease. During an optional extension phase, the study will assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of extended treatment with sapropterin dihydrochloride, for a total of up to 2 years; The extension phase of this study was terminated.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
Phase 2

Detailed Description

This Phase 2a, multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation study was designed to assess the safety and biological activity of once-daily (or twice-daily [BID], only for the highest dose level) oral administration of 4 escalating doses of sapropterin dihydrochloride to subjects with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD); 32 subjects were enrolled in the dose-escalation phase of this study. Subjects received oral, once daily (for 2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg/day) or BID (for 20 mg/kg/day) doses of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week, dose-escalation period, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks, as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day. At the highest dose level (20 mg/kg/day), the total dose of sapropterin dihydrochloride was divided, half of the tablets taken in the morning within 1 hour after a meal, and half approximately 12 hours later (or BID) within 1 hour after a meal. The extension phase of this study was terminated.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
32 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Sequential Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase 2a, Multicenter, Open-label, Dose-escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of 6R-BH4 in Subjects With Sickle Cell Disease
Actual Study Start Date :
May 1, 2007
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2008
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2009

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Sapropterin dihydrochloride

2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg/kg/day of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks, with an optional extension phase at the highest tolerated dose for up to a total of 2 years.

Drug: Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
Subjects will receive oral, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day. Dosing was with 100 mg tablets and rounded to the nearest whole tablet. Each dose was taken within 1 hour after the morning meal. Subjects may continue in an optional extension phase at the highest tolerated dose for up to a total of 2 years.
Other Names:
  • 6R-BH4
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Subjects With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) [Up to 16 weeks]

      A treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) is any adverse events that newly appeared, increased in frequency or worsened in severity following initiation of study drug administration.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Change From Baseline in the Peripheral Arterial Tonometry (PAT) Scores [At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.]

      The PAT score was calculated using the ratio between the arterial pulse wave amplitude following a 5-minute arterial occlusion in the forearm to the pre-occlusion value (Reactive Hyperemia Index). A value of </= 1.67 represents an impaired response or endothelial dysfunction. Change in PAT from Baseline to posttreatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the posttreatment measurement.

    2. Change From Baseline in the Urine 8-Isoprostane [At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.]

      Change in urine 8-isoprostane from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement. This outcome was used to assess change in oxidative stress.

    3. Change From Baseline in the Urine Spot Albumin to Creatinine Ratio [At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.]

      Change in Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement. This outcome was used to assess change in renal function.

    4. Change From Baseline in the Tricuspid Regurgitant Velocity (TRV) [At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.]

      Change in tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV) from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    15 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Diagnosis of SCD, as confirmed by hemoglobin electrophoresis.

    • At least 15 years of age.

    • Dosage of medication(s) used to treat cardiac disease, hypertension (eg, calcium-channel blockers), elevated cholesterol, iron overload (eg, desferoxamine) and type 2 diabetes must be unchanged for at least 30 days prior to Screening.

    • Willing and able to provide written, signed informed consent, or in the case of subjects under the age of 18 years, provide written assent (if required) and written informed consent by a legally authorized representative after the nature of the study has been explained, and prior to any research-related procedures.

    • Willing and able to comply with all study procedures.

    • Sexually active subjects must be willing to use an acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study.

    • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and be willing to have additional pregnancy tests during the study. Females considered not of childbearing potential include those who have been menopausal for at least 2 years, or had a tubal ligation at least 1 year prior to Screening, or who have had a total hysterectomy.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Requires chronic hypertransfusion therapy.

    • Sickle cell crisis during the 30 days prior to Screening.

    • Myocardial infarction, cerebral vascular accident, or pulmonary embolism during the 6 months prior to Screening.

    • History of bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

    • Hepatic dysfunction (alanine aminotransferase [ALT][SGPT] > 2 times the upper limit of normal [ULN]).

    • Renal dysfunction with serum creatinine > 1.5 mg/dL.

    • On outpatient oxygen therapy, or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) therapy.

    • Uncontrolled hypertension (defined as blood pressure > 135/85 mm Hg) at Screening.

    • History of chronic symptomatic hypotension.

    • Concurrent disease or condition that would interfere with study participation or safety, including, but not limited to: bleeding disorders, history of syncope or vertigo, severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arrhythmia, organ transplant, organ failure, type 1 diabetes mellitus (subjects with type 2 diabetes are allowed), or serious neurological disorders (including seizures).

    • Hydroxyurea therapy during the 3 months prior to Screening or anticipated need for hydroxyurea during the course of the study.

    • Treatment with any phosphodiesterase (PDE) 5 inhibitor (Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra® or Revatio™), any PDE 3 inhibitor (eg, cilostazol, milrinone, or vesnarinone), pentoxifylline (Trental®), nitrate/nitrite-based vasodilators, bosentan (Tracleer®), L-arginine, levodopa, or dietary supplements containing L-arginine or gingko biloba within 30 days prior to Screening, or anticipated need for treatment with any of these agents during the course of the study.

    • Requirement for concomitant treatment with any drug known to inhibit folate metabolism (eg, methotrexate).

    • Previous treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) or VEGF inhibitors.

    • Has known hypersensitivity to sapropterin dihydrochloride or its excipients.

    • Use of any investigational product, device, or any formulation of BH4 within 30 days prior to Screening, or requirement for any investigational agent prior to completion of all scheduled study assessments.

    • Pregnant or breastfeeding at Screening or planning to become pregnant (self or partner) at any time during the study.

    • Any condition that, in the view of the Investigator, places the subject at high risk of poor treatment compliance or of not completing the study.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Washington District of Columbia United States 20060
    2 Augusta Georgia United States 30912
    3 Savannah Georgia United States 31404
    4 Indianapolis Indiana United States 46260
    5 Detroit Michigan United States 48201
    6 Flint Michigan United States 48503
    7 Hackensack New Jersey United States 07601
    8 Chapel Hill North Carolina United States 27599
    9 Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 19134
    10 Galveston Texas United States 77555
    11 Norfolk Virginia United States 23507
    12 Richmond Virginia United States 23298

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • BioMarin Pharmaceutical

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Saba Sile, MD, BioMarin Pharmaceutical

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    BioMarin Pharmaceutical
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00445978
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • SCD-001
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 25, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2021
    Keywords provided by BioMarin Pharmaceutical
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details This was a multicenter dose escalation study with 12 sites in the US in subjects with sickle cell disease (SCD). Only subjects with HbSS (homozygous SCD) and HbSC (heterozygous SCD) genotypes and at least 15 years of age were enrolled.
    Pre-assignment Detail Dose escalation was to take place at Week 4, 8, and 12; however some subjects initially maintained the previous dose and received escalated doses at a later time point during the dose interval. This delay was to adhere to the study protocol for escalation (for example, if a subject missed the appointment for PAT testing, dose escalation was delayed until testing could be performed), not due to safety concerns. Subjects not escalated in dose either maintained or reduced dose.
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day. Prior to dose escalation, the investigator evaluated each subject's safety profile at the previous dose level to determine if the subject would escalate to the next dose level; maintain the same dose; or de-escalate to the previous dose.
    Period Title: Week 0 - Week 4 (2.5 mg/kg/Day)
    STARTED 32
    COMPLETED 29
    NOT COMPLETED 3
    Period Title: Week 0 - Week 4 (2.5 mg/kg/Day)
    STARTED 29
    Received Escalated Dose 29
    COMPLETED 25
    NOT COMPLETED 4
    Period Title: Week 0 - Week 4 (2.5 mg/kg/Day)
    STARTED 25
    Received Escalated Dose 25
    COMPLETED 24
    NOT COMPLETED 1
    Period Title: Week 0 - Week 4 (2.5 mg/kg/Day)
    STARTED 24
    Received Escalated Dose 21
    COMPLETED 23
    NOT COMPLETED 1

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day.
    Overall Participants 32
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    28.5
    (12.0)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    19
    59.4%
    Male
    13
    40.6%
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Count of Participants)
    Black or African American
    32
    100%
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Count of Participants)
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    32
    100%
    SCD Genotype (participants) [Number]
    SS (homozygous, 2 hemoglobin S alleles)
    19
    59.4%
    SC (heterozygous, 1 hemoglobin S allele, 1 hemoglobin C allele)
    13
    40.6%
    PAT (peripheral arterial tonometry) at baseline (Ratio) (Count of Participants)
    Normal (PAT > 1.67)
    9
    28.1%
    Abnormal (PAT</= 1.67)
    18
    56.3%
    Missing
    5
    15.6%
    TRV (tricuspid regurgitant velocity) at baseline (m/sec) (Count of Participants)
    TRV< 2.5
    18
    56.3%
    TRV>/= 2.5
    14
    43.8%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Subjects With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
    Description A treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE) is any adverse events that newly appeared, increased in frequency or worsened in severity following initiation of study drug administration.
    Time Frame Up to 16 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    All Treated Subjects
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/Day
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence
    Measure Participants 32 29 25 21
    Subjects with any adverse event
    27
    84.4%
    18
    NaN
    20
    NaN
    15
    NaN
    Subjects with any serious adverse events
    3
    9.4%
    2
    NaN
    6
    NaN
    3
    NaN
    Subjects with any treatment-related adverse event
    9
    28.1%
    4
    NaN
    6
    NaN
    3
    NaN
    Any subject with a treatment-related serious adverse event
    0
    0%
    1
    NaN
    2
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    Any subject with an AE causing study discontinuation
    1
    3.1%
    1
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    1
    NaN
    Any subject with an SAE causing study discontinuation
    1
    3.1%
    1
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    Death
    0
    0%
    0
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    0
    NaN
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in the Peripheral Arterial Tonometry (PAT) Scores
    Description The PAT score was calculated using the ratio between the arterial pulse wave amplitude following a 5-minute arterial occlusion in the forearm to the pre-occlusion value (Reactive Hyperemia Index). A value of </= 1.67 represents an impaired response or endothelial dysfunction. Change in PAT from Baseline to posttreatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the posttreatment measurement.
    Time Frame At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At each timepoint of the dose-escalation phase, subjects with evaluable PAT score at the corresponding timepoint and baseline were included in the change from baseline analysis.
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day.
    Measure Participants 27
    Baseline
    1.5815
    (0.4292)
    Change from Baseline to Week 4
    0.1317
    (0.4811)
    Change from Baseline to Week 8
    0.2852
    (0.6020)
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    0.3656
    (0.5004)
    Change from Baseline to Week 16
    0.3604
    (0.8800)
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in the Urine 8-Isoprostane
    Description Change in urine 8-isoprostane from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement. This outcome was used to assess change in oxidative stress.
    Time Frame At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At each timepoint of the dose-escalation phase, subjects with urine 8-isoprostane at the corresponding timepoint and baseline were included in the change from baseline analysis.
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day.
    Measure Participants 32
    Baseline
    1019.68
    (479.90)
    Change from Baseline to Week 4
    -27.58
    (622.53)
    Change from Baseline to Week 8
    -69.75
    (402.83)
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    24.71
    (355.71)
    Change from Baseline to Week 16
    -275.19
    (566.99)
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in the Urine Spot Albumin to Creatinine Ratio
    Description Change in Urine Albumin to Creatinine Ratio from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement. This outcome was used to assess change in renal function.
    Time Frame At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At each timepoint of the dose-escalation phase, subjects with urinary spot albumin to creatinine at the corresponding timepoint and baseline were included in the change from baseline analysis.
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day.
    Measure Participants 26
    Baseline
    17.88
    (42.44)
    Change from Baseline to Week 4
    1.66
    (27.43)
    Change from Baseline to Week 8
    -5.51
    (25.31)
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    -10.76
    (24.73)
    Change from Baseline to Week 16
    -9.32
    (23.82)
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change From Baseline in the Tricuspid Regurgitant Velocity (TRV)
    Description Change in tricuspid regurgitant velocity (TRV) from Baseline to post-treatment visit is calculated by subtracting the Baseline measurement from the post-treatment measurement.
    Time Frame At Baseline, Week 4, 8, 12 and 16.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    At each timepoint of the dose-escalation phase, subjects with tricuspid regurgitant velocity at the corresponding timepoint and baseline were included in the change from baseline analysis.
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride: Subjects will receive oral tablets, once-daily (for 2.5, 5, 10mg/kg/day doses) or twice-daily (for the 20 mg/kg/day dose) of sapropterin dihydrochloride during a 16-week dose escalation phase, with dose levels increasing within subjects every 4 weeks as follows: 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day.
    Measure Participants 32
    Baseline
    2.09
    (0.84)
    Change from Baseline to Week 4
    0.09
    (0.53)
    Change from Baseline to Week 8
    0.03
    (0.73)
    Change from Baseline to Week 12
    0.01
    (0.43)
    Change from Baseline to Week 16
    0.16
    (0.72)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Up to 16 weeks
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/Day
    Arm/Group Description Sapropterin dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence Sapropterin dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/day at Incidence
    All Cause Mortality
    Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/Day
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/Day
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 3/32 (9.4%) 2/29 (6.9%) 6/25 (24%) 3/21 (14.3%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Sickle cell anaemia with crisis 3/32 (9.4%) 2/29 (6.9%) 5/25 (20%) 3/21 (14.3%)
    Anaemia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Leukocytosis 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Migraine 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 5.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 10.0 mg/kg/Day Sapropterin Dihydrochloride 20.0 mg/kg/Day
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 27/32 (84.4%) 18/29 (62.1%) 20/25 (80%) 15/21 (71.4%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Sickle cell anaemia with crisis 9/32 (28.1%) 7/29 (24.1%) 10/25 (40%) 4/21 (19%)
    Leukocytosis 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Anaemia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Bundle branch block right 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Tachycardia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Endocrine disorders
    Goitre 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Eye disorders
    Ocular icterus 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea 2/32 (6.3%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Vomiting 2/32 (6.3%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 0/21 (0%)
    Constipation 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Abdominal distension 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Abdominal pain lower 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Dental caries 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Diarrhoea 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Flatulence 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Gastroenteritis viral 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Hiatus hernia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Stomach discomfort 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    General disorders
    Pyrexia 2/32 (6.3%) 1/29 (3.4%) 2/25 (8%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Non-cardiac chest pain 2/32 (6.3%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 0/21 (0%)
    Asthenia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Cyst 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Fatigue 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Flank pain 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Oedma 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Pain 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Tenderness 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Hepatomegaly 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Immune system disorders
    Allergic Sinusitis 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Infections and infestations
    Urinary tract infection 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 0/21 (0%)
    Gastroenteritis 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Nasopharyngitis 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Upper respiratory tract infection 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Bronchitis acute 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Hordeolum 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Infection 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Otitis media 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Otitis media acute 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Pharyngitis 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Pneumonia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Sinusitis 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Skin papilloma 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Urinary tract infection fungal 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Injury 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Investigations
    Electrocardiogram T wave abnormal 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Alanine aminotransferase increased 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Albumin urine 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Albumin urine present 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Blood bicarbonate decreased 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Blood creatinine increased 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Blood pressure increased 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Blood uric acid increased 1/32 (3.1%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Cardiac mumur 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Liver function test abnormal 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Mammogram abnormal 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Urinary sediment present 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Weight increased 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    White blood cells urine positive 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Anorexia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Hyperkalaemia 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Hypervolaemia 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Hypoglycaemia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Hypovolaemia 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Vitamin B12 deficiency 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity 3/32 (9.4%) 3/29 (10.3%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Back pain 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 1/25 (4%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Arthralgia 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 2/21 (9.5%)
    Gout 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Joint sprain 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Joint Swelling 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Muscle spasms 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Musculoskeletal pain 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Sacral pain 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Headache 4/32 (12.5%) 1/29 (3.4%) 2/25 (8%) 0/21 (0%)
    Insomnia 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Migraine 2/32 (6.3%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Paraesthesia 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Anxiety 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Depression 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Vaginal Pain 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Menstrual disorder 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pulmonary hypertension 1/32 (3.1%) 1/29 (3.4%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Dyspnoea 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 2/25 (8%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Hypoxia 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Nasal congestion 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Sinusitis 1/32 (3.1%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Bronchospasm 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Cough 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Nasal oedema 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Pharyngitis 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Upper respiratory tract congestion 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dermatitis acneiform 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Dermatitis atopic 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Eczema 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Erythema 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Pigmentation disorder 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Pruritus 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 1/21 (4.8%)
    Rash 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Rash macular 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Skin discolouration 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Skin lesion 0/32 (0%) 1/29 (3.4%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)
    Vascular disorders
    Arterial thrombosis limb 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Ecchymosis 0/32 (0%) 0/29 (0%) 1/25 (4%) 0/21 (0%)
    Orthostatic hypotension 1/32 (3.1%) 0/29 (0%) 0/25 (0%) 0/21 (0%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    The quality of the sickle cell crisis data collected was not adequate to make any conclusions about sapropterin dihydrochloride and sickle cell painful or vaso-occlusive crisis due to selection and reporting bias.

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    Certain Agreements

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

    The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is more than 60 days but less than or equal to 180 days. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Joshua Lilienstein/Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs
    Organization BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Phone 651.523.0310
    Email MEDINFO@bmrn.com
    Responsible Party:
    BioMarin Pharmaceutical
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00445978
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • SCD-001
    First Posted:
    Mar 9, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 25, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2021