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NCT02908685: SUNFISH

A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Efficacy of Risdiplam (RO7034067) in Type 2 and 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Participants

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 24 April 2024
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing Placebo in Muscular Atrophy, Spinal in 231 participants. Completed in 2 October 2023.

Timeline
19 October 2016
Primary endpoint
6 September 2019
2 October 2023

Quick facts

Lead sponsorHoffmann-La Roche
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designsequential
Maskingdouble
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment231
Start date19 October 2016
Primary completion6 September 2019
Estimated completion2 October 2023
Sites45 locations across France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Belgium, Serbia, United Kingdom, Germany

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 2 to 25, any sex, with Muscular Atrophy, Spinal. 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.

Part 1: Selected Part 2 Dose of Risdiplam for Participants With a Body Weight (BW) of >/=20kg Primary · Day 1 up to at least 4 weeks on study (Up to CCOD of 25 July 2017)

The Internal Monitoring Committee (IMC) was responsible for selecting the dose for Part 2 of the study (pivotal dose). An external Independent Data Monitoring Committee (iDMC) reviewed data from Part 1 and confirmed the dose-selection decision of the IMC. The dose for Part 2 selected by the IMC was a dose that: 1.Was judged to be safe and well-tolerated, based on all available safety data from Part 1 and as confirmed by the iDMC; 2. Resulted in an exposure at steady-state below the exposure cap (mean value) of AUC0-24h,ss 2000 ng\*h/mL (adjusted for free-fraction, if required); 3. Resulted in

GroupValue95% CI
Part 1: All Risdiplam5
Part 1: Selected Part 2 Dose of Risdiplam for Participants With BW of <20kg Primary · Day 1 up to at least 4 weeks on study (Up to CCOD of 25 July 2017)

The Internal Monitoring Committee (IMC) was responsible for selecting the dose for Part 2 of the study (pivotal dose). An external Independent Data Monitoring Committee (iDMC) reviewed data from Part 1 and confirmed the dose-selection decision of the IMC. The dose for Part 2 selected by the IMC was a dose that: 1.Was judged to be safe and well-tolerated, based on all available safety data from Part 1 and as confirmed by the iDMC; 2. Resulted in an exposure at steady-state below the exposure cap (mean value) of AUC0-24h,ss 2000 ng\*h/mL (adjusted for free-fraction, if required); 3. Resulted in

GroupValue95% CI
Part 1: All Risdiplam0.25
Part 2: Change From Baseline in the Total Motor Function Measure 32 (MFM-32) Total Score at Month 12 Primary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

The Motor Function Measure 32 (MFM32) is a scale constructed for use in neuromuscular disorders. It comprises 32 items that evaluate physical function in three dimensions: D1 function related to standing and transfer; D2 axial and proximal function; D3 distal motor function. Tasks are scored with a 4-point Likert scale: 0 - cannot initiate the task or maintain the starting position; 1 - performs the task partially; 2 - performs the task incompletely or imperfectly; 3 - performs the task fully and "normally". The 32 scores are summed and expressed on a 0-100 scale for the MFM32 total score. Hig

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam1.360.61 – 2.11
Part 2: Placebo-0.19-1.22 – 0.84
Part 2: Percentage of Participants With Marked Improvement (Defined as >= 3) in the Total Motor Function Measure (MFM32) Score at Month 12 Secondary · At Month 12

The MFM32 comprises 32 items that evaluate physical function. The scoring of each task uses a 4-point Likert scale: 0 - cannot initiate the task or maintain the starting position; 1 - performs the task partially; 2 - performs the task incompletely or imperfectly; 3 - performs the task fully and "normally". The 32 scores are summed and expressed on a 0-100 scale for the MFM32 total score. A change in MFM32 total score of threshold \>/=3 represents marked improvement in this measure. Logistic regression analysis was performed based on efficacy hypothetical estimand, which included participants d

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam38.328.94 – 47.58
Part 2: Placebo23.712.03 – 35.43
Part 2: Change From Baseline in the Total Score of the Revised Upper Limb Module (RULM) at Month 12 Secondary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

The RULM is a 20 items scale that assesses the proximal and distal motor functions of the arm. There is an entry item and the remaining 18 items are scored on the 3 point scale of: 0: cannot complete task independently; 1: modified method but can complete task independently; 2: completes task without any assistance, and with 1 item scored on a 2 point scale of as a can/cannot score with 1 as the highest score. The RULM total score is the sum of 19 items scores with range of 0-37, and the entry item does not contribute to the total score. Higher scores indicate greater upper limb function. A po

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam1.611.00 – 2.22
Part 2: Placebo0.02-0.83 – 0.87
Part 2: Change From Baseline in Total Score of Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale Expanded (HFMSE) at Month 12 Secondary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

The HFMSE scale contains 33 items, which are scored on a 3-point Likert-type scale (0-2) and summed to derive the total score, with lower scores indicating greater impairment. The HFMSE contains a series of assessments designed to assess important functional abilities, including standing, transfers, ambulation, and proximal and axial function. The overall score is the sum of the scores for all activities with a maximum achievable score of 66. Higher scores indicate greater motor function. A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement. MMRM analysis was performed based on the efficacy h

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam0.950.29 – 1.61
Part 2: Placebo0.37-0.54 – 1.28
Part 2: Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) at Month 12 in Participants Aged 6-25 Years Secondary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that assesses how the lungs work by measuring how much air moves through the airways. Spirometry was performed by all participants aged 6 or older. Forced vital capacity (FVC) is the total volume that can be exhaled after inhaling maximally. The best % predicted value out of all attempts were used for the analysis. MMRM analysis was performed based on the efficacy hypothetical estimand, which included participants data assuming no prohibited medication intended for treatment of SMA was received and participants continued on their randomized treatment unt

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam-5.16-7.93 – -2.39
Part 2: Placebo-3.11-6.59 – 0.74
Part 2: Change From Baseline in the Caregiver-Reported SMA Independence Scale (SMAIS) Total Score at Month 12 Secondary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

The SMA Independence Scale (SMAIS) was developed specifically for SMA participants in order to assess function-related independence. The SMAIS contains 29 items, assessing the amount of assistance required from another individual to perform daily activities such as eating, or bathing. Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale (with an additional option to indicate that an item is non-applicable). The SMAIS total score ranging from 0-44 is obtained based on 22 items with each item on the 0-2 scale. Lower scores indicate greater dependence on another individual. The SMAIS was completed by participants

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam1.650.66 – 2.63
Part 2: Placebo-0.91-2.23 – 0.42
Part 2: Percentage of Participants Rated by Clinicians as Improved in the Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) Scale Ratings at Month 12 Secondary · At Month 12

The Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C) is used to score a clinician's impression of a participant's change in global health. The CGI-C is a single item measure of change in global health, using seven response options: "very much improved", "much improved", "minimally improved", "no change", "minimally worse", "much worse", and "very much worse". Participants considered as "improved" included responses of "very much improved, "much improved" and "minimally improved". Logistic regression analysis was performed based on efficacy hypothetical estimand, which included participants data as

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam47.538.15 – 56.86
Part 2: Placebo40.026.77 – 53.23
Part 2: Percentage of Participants Who Achieve Stabilization or Improvement (Defined as >= 0) in the Total Motor Function Measure (MFM-32) Score at Month 12 Secondary · At Month 12

The MFM32 comprises 32 items that evaluate physical function in three dimensions: D1 function related to standing and transfer; D2 axial and proximal function; D3 distal motor function. Tasks are scored with a 4-point Likert scale: 0 - cannot initiate the task or maintain the starting position; 1 - performs the task partially; 2 - performs the task incompletely or imperfectly; 3 - performs the task fully and "normally". The 32 scores are summed and expressed on a 0-100 scale for the MFM32 total score. Higher scores indicate increased motor function. Logistic regression analysis was performed b

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam69.660.72 – 78.41
Part 2: Placebo54.240.68 – 67.80
Part 2: Percentage of Participants Who Achieve an Improvement of at Least One Standard Error of Measurement on the Total MFM-32 Score at Month 12 Secondary · At Month 12

The MFM32 comprises 32 items that evaluate physical function in three dimensions: D1 standing and transfer; D2 axial and proximal function; D3 distal motor function. Tasks are scored with a 4-point Likert scale: 0-cannot initiate the task or maintain the starting position; 1-performs the task partially; 2-performs the task incompletely or imperfectly; 3-performs the task fully and "normally". The 32 scores are summed and expressed on a 0-100 scale for the total score. Higher scores indicate increased motor function. Standard error of measurement (SEM) is derived using 32 items scores and total

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam28.720.65 – 37.88
Part 2: Placebo16.98.44 – 28.97
Part 2: Change From Baseline in the MFM-32 Domain 1 (D1) Score at Month 12 Secondary · Baseline (Day-1) and Month 12

The MFM32 comprises 32 items that evaluate physical function in three dimensions: D1 function related to standing and transfer; D2 axial and proximal function; D3 distal motor function. Tasks are scored with a 4-point Likert scale: 0 - cannot initiate the task or maintain the starting position; 1 - performs the task partially; 2 - performs the task incompletely or imperfectly; 3 - performs the task fully and "normally". The D1 items score are summed and expressed on 0-100 scale for the MFM D1 total score. Higher scores indicate increased motor function. A positive change from Baseline indicate

GroupValue95% CI
Part 2: Risdiplam0.37-0.12 – 0.87
Part 2: Placebo-0.26-0.94 – 0.42

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: Part 1 and Part 2: Up to approximately 5 years. Reporting threshold: 5%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Part 1 Group A: Adolescents and Adults (3 mg Risdiplam)
Serious: 1/10 (10%)
Deaths: 0/10
Part 1 Group A: Adolescents and Adults (5 mg Risdiplam)
Serious: 0/10 (0%)
Deaths: 0/10
Part 1 Group A: Adolescents and Adults (Placebo-Control Period Pooled)
Serious: 0/6 (0%)
Deaths: 0/6
Part 1 Group B: Children (0.02 mg/kg Risdiplam)
Serious: 0/7 (0%)
Deaths: 0/7
Part 1 Group B: Children (0.05 mg/kg Risdiplam)
Serious: 0/14 (0%)
Deaths: 0/14
Part 1 Group B: Children (0.15 mg/kg Risdiplam)
Serious: 0/21 (0%)
Deaths: 0/21
Part 1 Group B: Children (0.25 mg/kg Risdiplam)
Serious: 0/7 (0%)
Deaths: 0/7
Part 1 Group B: Children (Placebo-Control Period Pooled)
Serious: 1/10 (10%)
Deaths: 0/10
Part 1 Group A: OLE
Serious: 5/20 (25%)
Deaths: 0/20
Part 1 Group B: OLE
Serious: 9/31 (29%)
Deaths: 0/31
Part 2 Placebo-Controlled: Risdiplam
Serious: 24/120 (20%)
Deaths: 0/120
Part 2 Placebo-Controlled: Placebo
Serious: 11/60 (18%)
Deaths: 0/60
Part 2 OLT: Risdiplam/Risdiplam
Serious: 25/117 (21%)
Deaths: 0/117
Part 2 OLT: Placebo/Risdiplam
Serious: 4/59 (7%)
Deaths: 0/59
Part 2 OLE: Risdiplam
Serious: 34/175 (19%)
Deaths: 1/175

Serious adverse events (89 terms)

ReactionSystemPart 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group A: OLEPart 1 Group B: OLEPart 2 Placebo-Controlled:…Part 2 Placebo-Controlled:…Part 2 OLT: Risdiplam/Risd…Part 2 OLT: Placebo/Risdip…Part 2 OLE: Risdiplam
PneumoniaInfections and infestations
Femur fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
BacteraemiaInfections and infestations
COVID-19Infections and infestations
Lower respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
OesophagitisGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
AppendicitisInfections and infestations
Pneumonia mycoplasmalInfections and infestations
Respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
ConcussionInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Near drowningInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Chronic respiratory failureRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Spontaneous haematomaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
CryptorchismCongenital, familial and genetic disorders
ColitisGastrointestinal disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
Other adverse events (125 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemPart 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group A: Adolescent…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group B: Children (…Part 1 Group A: OLEPart 1 Group B: OLEPart 2 Placebo-Controlled:…Part 2 Placebo-Controlled:…Part 2 OLT: Risdiplam/Risd…Part 2 OLT: Placebo/Risdip…Part 2 OLE: Risdiplam
COVID-19Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations
PyrexiaGeneral disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations
PneumoniaInfections and infestations
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
BronchitisInfections and infestations
Pain in extremityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
RhinorrhoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders
InfluenzaInfections and infestations
Respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations
PharyngitisInfections and infestations
RhinitisInfections and infestations
DizzinessNervous system disorders
Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders
Ear painEar and labyrinth disorders
TonsillitisInfections and infestations
SinusitisInfections and infestations
ContusionInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
AcneSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
EczemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
HypersensitivityImmune system disorders
ConjunctivitisInfections and infestations
Gastroenteritis viralInfections and infestations
Viral infectionInfections and infestations
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications

Most-reported serious reactions: Pneumonia, Femur fracture, Gastroenteritis, Influenza, Upper respiratory tract infection, Gastritis, Pyrexia, Bacteraemia.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02908685 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

Multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy of Risdiplam in adult and pediatric participants with Type 2 and Type 3 SMA. The study consists of two parts, an exploratory dose finding part (Part 1) of Risdiplam for 12 weeks and a confirmatory part (Part 2) of Risdiplam for 24 months.

Publications & conference data

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

  1. Phenotypic drug discovery: recent successes, lessons learned and new directions.
    Vincent F, Nueda A, Lee J, Schenone M, et al · · 2022 · cited 204× · PMID 35637317 · DOI 10.1038/s41573-022-00472-w
  2. Safety and efficacy of once-daily risdiplam in type 2 and non-ambulant type 3 spinal muscular atrophy (SUNFISH part 2): a phase 3, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    Mercuri E, Deconinck N, Mazzone ES, Nascimento A, et al · · 2022 · cited 154× · PMID 34942136 · DOI 10.1016/s1474-4422(21)00367-7
  3. Clinical Evidence Supporting Early Treatment Of Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Current Perspectives.
    Dangouloff T, Servais L. · · 2019 · cited 149× · PMID 31632042 · DOI 10.2147/tcrm.s172291
  4. Prospective and longitudinal natural history study of patients with Type 2 and 3 spinal muscular atrophy: Baseline data NatHis-SMA study.
    Chabanon A, Seferian AM, Daron A, Péréon Y, et al · · 2018 · cited 122× · PMID 30048507 · DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0201004
  5. Risdiplam distributes and increases SMN protein in both the central nervous system and peripheral organs.
    Poirier A, Weetall M, Heinig K, Bucheli F, et al · · 2018 · cited 111× · PMID 30519476 · DOI 10.1002/prp2.447
  6. Spinal muscular atrophy: From approved therapies to future therapeutic targets for personalized medicine.
    Chaytow H, Faller KME, Huang YT, Gillingwater TH. · · 2021 · cited 103× · PMID 34337562 · DOI 10.1016/j.xcrm.2021.100346
  7. New Treatments in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Positive Results and New Challenges.
    Messina S, Sframeli M. · · 2020 · cited 86× · PMID 32668756 · DOI 10.3390/jcm9072222
  8. Treating pediatric neuromuscular disorders: The future is now.
    Dowling JJ, D Gonorazky H, Cohn RD, Campbell C. · · 2018 · cited 83× · PMID 28889642 · DOI 10.1002/ajmg.a.38418

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