Trial Outcomes & Findings for AntiCoagulant Effectiveness in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (NCT NCT00957242)

NCT ID: NCT00957242

Last Updated: 2014-07-23

Results Overview

Death, non-bleeding/non-elective hospitalization, or \>10% drop in forced vital capacity.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

145 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Events up to 48 weeks

Results posted on

2014-07-23

Participant Flow

Subjects were randomized at 25 U.S. sites in a 1:1 ratio to warfarin or matching placebo for a planned treatment period of 48 weeks. International normalized ratios (INR) were monitored using encrypted home point-of-care devices that allowed blinding of study therapy.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg) placebo : Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg)
Warfarin
Oral warfarin titrated to an INR of 2-3 warfarin : Oral warfarin (1mg or 2.5mg) titrated to an INR of 2-3.
Overall Study
STARTED
73
72
Overall Study
COMPLETED
73
72
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

AntiCoagulant Effectiveness in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg) placebo : Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg)
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
Oral warfarin titrated to an INR of 2-3 warfarin : Oral warfarin (1mg or 2.5mg) titrated to an INR of 2-3.
Total
n=145 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
31 Participants
n=99 Participants
22 Participants
n=107 Participants
53 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
42 Participants
n=99 Participants
50 Participants
n=107 Participants
92 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
66.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.4 • n=99 Participants
67.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.1 • n=107 Participants
67 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=99 Participants
24 Participants
n=107 Participants
39 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
58 Participants
n=99 Participants
48 Participants
n=107 Participants
106 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
73 participants
n=99 Participants
72 participants
n=107 Participants
145 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Events up to 48 weeks

Population: All participants per intention-to-treat (ITT)

Death, non-bleeding/non-elective hospitalization, or \>10% drop in forced vital capacity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Death, Non-bleeding/Non-elective Hospitalization, or >10% Drop in Forced Vital Capacity
17 events
23 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum of 48 weeks

Population: All participants per intention-to-treat (ITT)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
All Cause Mortality
3 events
14 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Week-16 change from Baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=44 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=42 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Change in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) From Baseline to 16 Weeks
-0.07 liters
Standard Deviation 0.21
-0.01 liters
Standard Deviation 0.17

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum 48 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
All-cause Hospitalizations
11 events
20 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum of 48 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Bleeding Events
3 events
4 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum of 48 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Acute Exacerbations of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
2 events
6 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum 48 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Respiratory-related Hospitalizations
2 events
6 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum of 48 weeks

Measured at 48 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Cardiovascular Mortality or Morbidity
8 events
12 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to last visit (maximum of 48 weeks)

The 6MWD is a measure of exercise tolerance. Change in exercise tolerance is calculated at the latest time point (up to 48 weeks) minus the earliest time point (at baseline).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=73 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=72 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Change in 6-minute Walk Distance (6MWD)
-16.41 meters
Standard Deviation 41.31
8.68 meters
Standard Deviation 178.91

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 16 Change from Baseline

Population: All participants per intention-to-treat

The SGRQ is a quality of life measurement used to assess respiratory well being with a 0\*-100 range (\*indicates better health--lower is better).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=41 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=41 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Total Score St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)
1.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.28
3.24 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.32

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 48 / Final Visit

The DLCO measures the partial pressure difference between inspired and expired carbon monoxide.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=54 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=52 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Change in Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO) From Baseline to 16 Weeks
-1.41 mL/min/mmHg
Standard Deviation 2.55
-1.34 mL/min/mmHg
Standard Deviation 3.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: maximum of 48 weeks

Biomarker that measures biologic activities in patients as opposed to response.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=35 Participants
matched placebo
Warfarin
n=27 Participants
warfarin sodium titrated to an INR of 2.0-3.0
Fibrin D-dimer Change From Baseline to 16 Weeks
.02 mg/ml
Standard Deviation 0.20
-.61 mg/ml
Standard Deviation 1.26

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Warfarin

Serious events: 21 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=73 participants at risk
Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg) placebo : Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg)
Warfarin
n=72 participants at risk
Oral warfarin titrated to an INR of 2-3 warfarin : Oral warfarin (1mg or 2.5mg) titrated to an INR of 2-3.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
8.2%
6/73 • Number of events 6 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
13.9%
10/72 • Number of events 10 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
4.2%
3/72 • Number of events 3 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Failure
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
2.8%
2/72 • Number of events 3 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute Respiratory Failure
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Haemoptysis
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Haeamothorax
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumomediastinum
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Embolism
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Hypertension
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumothorax
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
4.2%
3/72 • Number of events 3 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
Cario-Respiratory Arrest
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiomyopathy
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Cardiac disorders
Extrasystoles
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI Haemorrhage
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
0.00%
0/73 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
1.4%
1/72 • Number of events 2 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bladder Cancer
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
1.4%
1/73 • Number of events 1 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
0.00%
0/72 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=73 participants at risk
Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg) placebo : Oral placebo (1mg or 2.5mg)
Warfarin
n=72 participants at risk
Oral warfarin titrated to an INR of 2-3 warfarin : Oral warfarin (1mg or 2.5mg) titrated to an INR of 2-3.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
8.2%
6/73 • Number of events 8 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
4.2%
3/72 • Number of events 3 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
11.0%
8/73 • Number of events 10 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
4.2%
3/72 • Number of events 3 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
6.8%
5/73 • Number of events 7 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
4.2%
3/72 • Number of events 5 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
General disorders
Oedema Peripheral
6.8%
5/73 • Number of events 5 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
2.8%
2/72 • Number of events 2 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
5.5%
4/73 • Number of events 7 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.
6.9%
5/72 • Number of events 7 • Collected during study participation period plus 4 weeks from last dose of study agent. Maximum of 52 weeks. Mean collection period with study termination was 32 weeks.

Additional Information

Imre Noth, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Chicago Hospital

Phone: 773-834-1832

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place