Trial Outcomes & Findings for Easypod United States User Trial (NCT NCT00689260)

NCT ID: NCT00689260

Last Updated: 2015-05-15

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

42 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

90 Days

Results posted on

2015-05-15

Participant Flow

43 Subjects were randomized from 14 Clinics in the US from March 2008 through January 2009. One subject withdrew consent prior to first dose. Recruitment was ended early due to slow enrollment.

Screening and randomization took place at Visit 1 (Study Day 1) which consisted of informed consent, medical/disease history, physical exam and laboratory assessments.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Log Aware
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Overall Study
STARTED
21
21
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
21
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Easypod United States User Trial

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Log Aware
n=21 Participants
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=21 Participants
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Total
n=42 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
21 Participants
n=99 Participants
21 Participants
n=107 Participants
42 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
12.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.50 • n=99 Participants
13.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.56 • n=107 Participants
12.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.10 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
5 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=107 Participants
37 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
21 participants
n=99 Participants
21 participants
n=107 Participants
42 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 Days

Population: The modified full analysis set includes all randomized subjects who received at least one injection using the easypod device and had valid device data. Seven subjects who had damaged devices or incorrect device setting were excluded from this analysis set.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Log Aware
n=15 Participants
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=20 Participants
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Total
n=35 Participants
Percent rhGH Injections Missed During the Treatment Period (Based on the Easypod™ Injection Log)
20 Percent of injections missed
Interval 0.0 to 71.7
19.46 Percent of injections missed
Interval 1.1 to 90.9
20 Percent of injections missed
Interval 0.0 to 90.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 Days

Population: The modified full analysis set includes all randomized subjects who received at least one injection using the Easypod device and had valid device data. In addition, this total of 35 subjects was divided into 2 groups, Humatrope and Genotropin, based on their previous rhGH use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Log Aware
n=16 Participants
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=19 Participants
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Total
n=35 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Strongly Agree
5 Participants
5 Participants
10 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Agree
1 Participants
3 Participants
4 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Neutral
0 Participants
4 Participants
4 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Disagree
3 Participants
1 Participants
4 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Strongly Disagree
2 Participants
3 Participants
5 Participants
Subjects Perception of Easypod Ease of Use Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices
Missing
5 Participants
3 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 Days

Population: The modified full analysis set includes all randomized subjects who received at least one injection using the easypod device and had valid device data. In addition, this total of 35 subjects was divided into 2 groups, Humatrope and Genotropin, based on their previous rhGH use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Log Aware
n=16 Participants
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=19 Participants
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Total
n=35 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Very Convenient
3 Participants
7 Participants
10 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Convenient
3 Participants
5 Participants
8 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Neutral
5 Participants
3 Participants
8 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Not Very Convenient
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Not at all Convenient
0 Participants
1 Participants
1 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Storage Convenience Compared to Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Missing
5 Participants
3 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 Days

Population: The modified full analysis set includes all randomized subjects who received at least one injection using the easypod device and had valid device data. In addition, this total of 35 subjects was divided into 2 groups, Humatrope and Genotropin, based on their previous rhGH use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Log Aware
n=16 Participants
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=19 Participants
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Total
n=35 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Strongly Disagree
3 Participants
4 Participants
7 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Missing
5 Participants
3 Participants
8 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Strongly Agree
2 Participants
6 Participants
8 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Agree
2 Participants
2 Participants
4 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Neutral
2 Participants
1 Participants
3 Participants
Subject Perceptions of Easypod: Preference to Use Easypod Over Two Other rhGH Pen Injection Devices.
Disagree
2 Participants
3 Participants
5 Participants

Adverse Events

Log Aware

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Log Unaware

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Log Aware
n=21 participants at risk
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=21 participants at risk
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Brainstem Tumor
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Nervous system disorders
Syncopal episodes
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Log Aware
n=21 participants at risk
Dose Log Aware and Daily Diary Enabled
Log Unaware
n=21 participants at risk
Dose Log UnaAware and Daily Diary Disabled
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
General disorders
Injection site haematoma
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
General disorders
Injection site haemorrhage
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis viral
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Back Injury
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngospasm
0.00%
0/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up
4.8%
1/21 • Day 1, Week 12 and Four Week Follow-up

Additional Information

Sanja Dragnic, MD

EMD Serono, Inc.

Phone: 781-681-2337

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The institution or Principal Investigator can publish or present any results to a third party until (i) EMD Serono publishes the results (ii) Institution receives notification from EMD Serono that publication is no longer planned (iii) 18 months following the completion of the study whichever occurs first. Prior to publishing or presenting results, the Principal Investigator needs to provide EMD Serono with a copy of the presentation for review and approval.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER