Study to Evaluate Imetelstat (GRN163L) in Participants With International Prognostic Scoring Syst… (NCT02598661) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2/3
Study to Evaluate Imetelstat (GRN163L) in Participants With International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) Low or Intermediate-1 Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
United States, Belgium, Canada289 participantsStarted 2016-01-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of imetelstat sodium in transfusion-dependent participants with low or intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that is relapsed/refractory to erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) treatment in Phase 2 study and to compare the efficacy, in terms of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion independence (TI), of imetelstat sodium to placebo in transfusion-dependent participants with low or intermediate-1 risk MDS that is relapsed/refractory to ESA treatment in Phase 3 study.
A separate Ventricular Repolarization Substudy (QTc Substudy) will evaluate the effect of imetelstat sodium on ventricular repolarization.
An Extension Phase has been included to allow continued treatment for those participants who are benefitting from imetelstat sodium and to continue to evaluate the long-term safety, overall survival (OS), and disease progression, including progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in transfusion-dependent participants with low or immediate-1 risk MDS that is relapsed/refractory to ESA treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Man or woman greater than or equal to (≥) 18 years of age
* Diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria confirmed by bone marrow aspirate and biopsy within 12 weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1 (C1D1) (Phase 2) or randomization (Phase 3). In Ventricular Repolarization Substudy, diagnosis of MDS or myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T) according to WHO criteria confirmed by bone marrow aspirate and biopsy within 12 weeks prior to C1D1
* International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) low Risk or intermediate-1 risk MDS
* Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion dependent, defined as requiring at least 4 RBC units transfused over an 8-week period during the 16 weeks prior to Study Entry; pre-transfusion hemoglobin (Hb) should be less than or equal to (≤) 9.0 gram per deciliter (g/dL) to count towards the 4 units total
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0, 1 or 2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participant has known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to imetelstat sodium or its excipients
* Participant has received an investigational drug or used an invasive investigational medical device within 30 days prior to Study Entry or is currently enrolled in an investigational study
* Prior treatment with imetelstat sodium
* Have received corticosteroids greater than (\>) 30 milligram per day (mg/day) prednisone or equivalent, or grow…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Phase 2: Percentage of Participants Without Any Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period (All Participants)
Timeframe: Up to 5 years in Phase 2
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Phase 2: Percentage of Participants Without Any RBC Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period in Target Population
Timeframe: Up to 5 years in Phase 2
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Phase 3: Percentage of Participants Without Any RBC Transfusion During Any Consecutive 8-Weeks Period