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NCT02258542: BORA

A Safety Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Benralizumab (MEDI-563) in Asthmatic Adults and Adolescents on Inhaled Corticosteroid Plus LABA

Completed Phase 3 Results posted Last updated 21 August 2019
What this trial tests

Phase 3 trial testing Benralizumab in Asthma in 2,133 participants. Completed in 2 July 2018.

Timeline
19 November 2014
Primary endpoint
18 October 2017
2 July 2018

Quick facts

Lead sponsorAstraZeneca
PhasePhase 3
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposeother
Enrollment2,133
Start date19 November 2014
Primary completion18 October 2017
Estimated completion2 July 2018
Sites429 locations across Japan, Vietnam, Poland, South Korea, Philippines, Russia, Sweden, Bulgaria

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

AstraZeneca — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 12 to 75, any sex, with Asthma. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Change From Baseline in Basophils, Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Basophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.005± 0.0223
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.005± 0.0239
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.007± 0.0283
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.005± 0.0244
Change From Baseline in Basophils, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Basophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.006± 0.0145
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.001± 0.0208
Change From Baseline in Leukocytes, Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Leukocytes.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.344± 2.0412
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.128± 1.8614
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.808± 1.8177
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.507± 3.3612
Change From Baseline in Leukocytes, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Leukocytes.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.487± 1.7289
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.079± 1.8432
Change From Baseline in Lymphocytes, Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Lymphocytes.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.032± 0.6242
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.003± 0.5402
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.093± 0.6403
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.007± 0.6864
Change From Baseline in Lymphocytes, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Lymphocytes.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.180± 0.6946
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.070± 0.6671
Change From Baseline in Neutrophils, Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Neutrophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.171± 1.8746
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.013± 1.7024
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.501± 1.7096
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.368± 3.2057
Change From Baseline in Neutrophils, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Neutrophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.451± 1.7645
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.242± 1.8469
Change From Baseline in Eosinophils, Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Eosinophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.1220± 0.30599
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.1271± 0.26161
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.1451± 0.30766
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.1664± 0.35139
Change From Baseline in Eosinophils, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of Eosinophils.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.1294± 0.27973
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.1838± 0.3381
Change From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Full Analysis Set, Excluding MELTEMI Patients Primary · Week 56

Change from baseline in chemistry tests ALT.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.007± 0.2102
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.017± 0.4651
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks-0.064± 0.3547
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks-0.023± 0.1940
Change From Baseline in ALT, Full Analysis Set, Adolescents Only (SIROCCO/CALIMA) Primary · Week 108

Change from baseline in hematologic lab parameter of ALT.

GroupValue95% CI
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks0.048± 0.2195
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks0.034± 0.2312

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Adults completed 56 weeks of treatment period and 12 weeks follow-up period; and adolescents completed 108 weeks of treatment period and 12 weeks follow-up period.. Reporting threshold: 3%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks
Serious: 102/783 (13%)
Deaths: 5/783
SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks
Serious: 94/793 (12%)
Deaths: 4/793
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.4 Weeks
Serious: 10/49 (20%)
Deaths: 0/49
ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg q.8 Weeks
Serious: 9/49 (18%)
Deaths: 1/49

Serious adverse events (142 terms)

ReactionSystemSIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizu…SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizu…ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg…ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg…
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia bacterialInfections and infestations
PneumoniaInfections and infestations
Acute myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders
Angina unstableCardiac disorders
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma stage IINeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders
DeathGeneral disorders
CholelithiasisHepatobiliary disorders
Food allergyImmune system disorders
BronchitisInfections and infestations
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
Type 2 diabetes mellitusMetabolism and nutrition disorders
OsteoarthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Basal cell carcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine leiomyomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Ischaemic strokeNervous system disorders
UreterolithiasisRenal and urinary disorders
Nasal polypsRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Status asthmaticusRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypochromic anaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Iron deficiency anaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
Acute coronary syndromeCardiac disorders
Other adverse events (36 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemSIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizu…SIROCCO/CALIMA - Benralizu…ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg…ZONDA - Benralizumab 30 mg…
Viral upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
BronchitisInfections and infestations
Acute sinusitisInfections and infestations
HeadacheNervous system disorders
Rhinitis allergicRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
HypertensionVascular disorders
Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
PharyngitisInfections and infestations
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Upper respiratory tract infection bacterialInfections and infestations
SinusitisInfections and infestations
Bronchitis bacterialInfections and infestations
Oral candidiasisInfections and infestations
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations
Seasonal allergyImmune system disorders
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
Chronic sinusitisInfections and infestations
Respiratory tract infection viralInfections and infestations
InsomniaPsychiatric disorders
Nasal congestionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Conjunctivitis allergicEye disorders
Herpes zosterInfections and infestations
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders
Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders
Nasal polypsRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Non-cardiac chest painGeneral disorders
Blood pressure increasedInvestigations
Peripheral venous diseaseVascular disorders
Large intestine polypGastrointestinal disorders
Injection site bruisingGeneral disorders
Blood creatinine increasedInvestigations

Most-reported serious reactions: Asthma, Pneumonia bacterial, Pneumonia, Acute myocardial infarction, Angina unstable, Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma stage II, Gastritis, Death.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02258542 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The purpose of this study is to characterize the safety profile of benralizumab administration in asthma patients who have completed one of the three predecessor studies: D3250C00017, D3250C00018 or D3250C00020.

Publications & conference data

8 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Long-term safety and efficacy of benralizumab in patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma: 1-year results from the BORA phase 3 extension trial.
    Busse WW, Bleecker ER, FitzGerald JM, Ferguson GT, et al · · 2019 · cited 217× · PMID 30416083 · DOI 10.1016/s2213-2600(18)30406-5
  2. Anti-IL5 therapies for asthma.
    Farne HA, Wilson A, Powell C, Bax L, et al · · 2017 · cited 190× · PMID 28933516 · DOI 10.1002/14651858.cd010834.pub3
  3. Benralizumab: From the Basic Mechanism of Action to the Potential Use in the Biological Therapy of Severe Eosinophilic Asthma.
    Pelaia C, Calabrese C, Vatrella A, Busceti MT, et al · · 2018 · cited 99× · PMID 29862274 · DOI 10.1155/2018/4839230
  4. Targeted anti-inflammatory therapeutics in asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
    Durham AL, Caramori G, Chung KF, Adcock IM. · · 2016 · cited 74× · PMID 26334389 · DOI 10.1016/j.trsl.2015.08.004
  5. Benralizumab: a unique IL-5 inhibitor for severe asthma.
    Tan LD, Bratt JM, Godor D, Louie S, et al · · 2016 · cited 66× · PMID 27110133 · DOI 10.2147/jaa.s78049
  6. Severe Asthma and Biological Therapy: When, Which, and for Whom.
    Rogliani P, Calzetta L, Matera MG, Laitano R, et al · · 2020 · cited 56× · PMID 32048241 · DOI 10.1007/s41030-019-00109-1
  7. Benralizumab in the treatment of severe asthma: design, development and potential place in therapy.
    Pelaia C, Vatrella A, Bruni A, Terracciano R, et al · · 2018 · cited 54× · PMID 29606855 · DOI 10.2147/dddt.s155307
  8. An algorithmic approach for the treatment of severe uncontrolled asthma.
    Zervas E, Samitas K, Papaioannou AI, Bakakos P, et al · · 2018 · cited 54× · PMID 29531957 · DOI 10.1183/23120541.00125-2017

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