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A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Balovaptan (RO5285119) in Participants With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

NCT02901431, Phase 2, Terminated, Hoffmann-La Roche; results first posted 2021-02-08

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Title
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Balovaptan (RO5285119) in Participants With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
NCT number
NCT02901431
Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Enrollment
339 participants, actual
Lead sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Interventions
Placebo, RO5285119
First posted
2016-09-15
Last updated
2021-02-08
Results first posted
2021-02-08
Limitations and caveats
Study was terminated early, therefore, there was limited data collected in Open Label Extension part of the study.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

Registered outcomes12

Each outcome the trial registered, primary first, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

ListOutcomeTime frameDescription
PrimaryChange From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Two Domain Composite (2DC) Score at Week 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Week 24
Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scales 2-Domain Composite (2DC) Score is defined as mean of the Communication domain standard score \& Socialization domain standard score. If any of the 2 individual domain standard scores is missing 2DC score is not computed. Vineland™-II is an instrument that measures communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills and maladaptive behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities. Survey Interview Form will be administered to a subject's reliable caregiver in this study, during which the rater or clinician will ask to the caregiver open ended questions relating to the subject's activities and behavior. Standardized scores on the Adaptive behavior composite range from 20-160 with higher scores indicating better functioning. Mixed model with repeated measures (MMRM) was used for analysis with assessments at baseline, week 12 and week 24.
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The Vineland™-II is an instrument that measures communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills (only in children up to 6 years) and maladaptive (not assessed in this study) behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Survey Interview Form (i.e., semi -structured interview) will be administered to a subject's reliable caregiver in this study, during which the rater or clinician will ask to the caregiver open ended questions relating to the subject's activities and behavior. Domain scores will be obtained for the individual domains of Socialization, Communication, Daily Living Skills, and motor skills (up to 6 years only) and used to calculate the Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Composite score. Standardized scores on the Adaptive behavior composite range from 20-160 with higher scores indicating better functioning.
Secondary
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The Vineland™-II is an instrument that measures communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills (only in children up to 6 years) and maladaptive (not assessed in this study) behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Survey Interview Form (i.e., semi -structured interview) will be administered to a subject's reliable caregiver in this study, during which the rater or clinician will ask to the caregiver open ended questions relating to the subject's activities and behavior. Domain scores will be obtained for the individual domains of Socialization, Communication, and Daily Living Skills. Standardized scores on the domains range from 20-160 with higher scores indicating better functioning. Measure Type is Adjusted least-squares means.
SecondaryProportion of Subjects With >=6 Points Improvement in the Vineland-II 2DC Score for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scales 2-Domain Composite (2DC) Score is defined as mean of the Communication domain standard score \& Socialization domain standard score. If any of the 2 individual domain standard scores is missing 2DC score is not computed. Vineland™-II is an instrument that measures communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills and maladaptive behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities. Survey Interview Form will be administered to a subject's reliable caregiver in this study, during which the rater or clinician will ask to the caregiver open ended questions relating to the subject's activities and behavior. Domain scores will be obtained for the individual domains of Socialization, Communication, Daily Living Skills, and motor skills and used to calculate the Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Composite score. Standardized scores on the Adaptive behavior composite range from 20-160 with higher scores indicating better functioning.
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The CGI-S reflects the rater's impression of the subject's current autism severity on a 7-point scale ranging from no symptoms (1) to very severe symptoms (7). Changes in CGI-S score were calculated as increase or decrease in absolute CGI-S scores between Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Ohio Autism Clinical Impressions Scale-Severity (OACIS-S) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The OACIS-S is a 10-item, clinician-completed measures based upon interview and/or observation. The OACIS-S assess severity and improvement, respectively, in social interaction, aberrant behavior, repetitive or ritualistic behavior, verbal communication, nonverbal communication skills, hyperactivity and inattention, anxiety and fearfulness, sensory sensitivities, restricted and narrow interests, and a global rating of autism. Each item of the OACIS-S is rated on a 7-point scale ranging from no symptoms (1) to very severe symptoms (7). Changes in CGI-S score were calculated as increase or decrease in absolute CGI-S scores between Baseline and Weeks 12 and 24.
SecondaryClinical Global Impressions- Improvement (CGI-I) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboWeeks 12 and 24
The CGI rating scales are tools used to evaluate both the severity of illness and change from baseline. The CGI-I is used to assess the clinical change as compared to symptoms at baseline using a 7-point scale, ranging from very much improved (1) to very much worse (7). For this study modified versions will be used.
SecondaryOhio Autism Clinical Impressions Scale- Improvement (OACIS-I) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboWeeks 12 and 24
The OACIS-I is a 10-item, clinician-completed measures based upon interview and/or observation. The OACIS-I assess severity and improvement, respectively, in social interaction, aberrant behavior, repetitive or ritualistic behavior, verbal communication, nonverbal communication skills, hyperactivity and inattention, anxiety and fearfulness, sensory sensitivities, restricted and narrow interests, and a global rating of autism. The OACIS-I is used to assess the clinical change as compared to symptoms at baseline using a 7-point scale, ranging from very much improved (1) to very much worse (7).
Secondary
Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) v4.0 Generic Core Scale After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory PedsQL™4.0 Generic Core Scale assessment consists of a 23 item questionnaire encompassing 4 core scale domains: Physical Functioning (8 items); Emotional Functioning (5 items); Social Functioning (5 items); and School Functioning (5 items). For children aged 8 years and above, the PedsQL items are scored on a 5 point Likert-type response scale (0=never a problem; 1=almost never a problem; 2=sometimes a problem; 3=often a problem; and 4=almost always a problem). For children aged 5-7 years, scoring is based on a three-point scale (0=Not at all, 2=Sometimes, 4=A lot). Once scored, items will be reverse scored and linearly transformed to a 0-100 scale (0=100, 1=75, 2=50, 3=25, 4=0), so that higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life.
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Vineland-II Composite Standard Score in Adolescents and Children Independently at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
The Vineland-II is an instrument that measures communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills (only in children up to 6 years) and maladaptive (not assessed in this study) behavior of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Survey Interview Form (i.e., semi -structured interview) will be administered to a subject's reliable caregiver in this study, during which the rater or clinician will ask to the caregiver open ended questions relating to the subject's activities and behavior. Domain scores will be obtained for the individual domains of Socialization, Communication, Daily Living Skills, and motor skills (up to 6 years only) and used to calculate the Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Composite score. Standardized scores on the Adaptive behavior composite range from 20-160 with higher scores indicating better functioning.

Outcomes12

Each outcome the trial posted results for, in ClinicalTrials.gov's words.

TypeOutcomeTime framePopulationUnitsMeasured as
PRIMARYChange From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Two Domain Composite (2DC) Score at Week 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Week 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Score on a scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Score on a scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Score on a scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYProportion of Subjects With >=6 Points Improvement in the Vineland-II 2DC Score for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Clinical Global Impressions-Severity (CGI-S) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Ohio Autism Clinical Impressions Scale-Severity (OACIS-S) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARYClinical Global Impressions- Improvement (CGI-I) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboWeeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARYOhio Autism Clinical Impressions Scale- Improvement (OACIS-I) Score at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboWeeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in Patient-Reported Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) v4.0 Generic Core Scale After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Baseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Score on scaleLEAST_SQUARES_MEAN
SECONDARYChange From Baseline in Vineland-II Composite Standard Score in Adolescents and Children Independently at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBaseline, Weeks 12 and 24
Efficacy Inferential Population included participants that were divided by randomized treatment and included participants taking balovaptan 10 mg equivalent dose and participants from the concurrently randomized placebo group in the corresponding randomization stage. Participants with dose adjustments or interruptions, or who were on a different dose than the final dose for their age group, were excluded.
Score on scaleMEAN

Results by group160

Each measurement the trial posted, group by group, in the words and numbers it posted.

OutcomeGroupCategoryValueSpreadUnits
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Two Domain Composite (2DC) Score at Week 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboPlacebo2.34Standard Error 1.15Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Two Domain Composite (2DC) Score at Week 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBalovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d Equivalent2.17Standard Error 1.11Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboPlaceboWeek 121.45Standard Error 1.07Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBalovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d EquivalentWeek 121.74Standard Error 1.04Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboPlaceboWeek 242.20Standard Error 1.19Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Composite Standard Score After 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks of Treatment for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to PlaceboBalovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d EquivalentWeek 241.97Standard Error 1.15Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
PlaceboCommunication Domain Standard Score, Week 121.86Standard Error 1.06Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Balovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d EquivalentCommunication Domain Standard Score, Week 121.64Standard Error 1.03Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
PlaceboCommunication Domain Standard Score, Week 241.51Standard Error 1.13Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Vineland™-II Adaptive Behavior Scale Communication, Socialization, and Daily Living Skills Domain Standard Scores at Weeks 12 and 24 for Balovaptan (R05285119) 10 mg Equivalent Compared to Placebo
Balovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d EquivalentCommunication Domain Standard Score, Week 242.21Standard Error 1.09Score on a scale

Participant flow117

How many started, completed or left each group, period by period.

PeriodMilestoneGroupParticipantsUnits counted
PK PartSTARTEDPK Part - Placebo12
PK PartSTARTEDPK Part - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 4 mg/d Equivalent11
PK PartSTARTEDPK Part - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d Equivalent15
PK PartSTARTEDMain Study Part - Placebo0
PK PartSTARTEDMain Study Part - Low Exposure Tertile0
PK PartSTARTEDMain Study Part - Medium Exposure Tertile0
PK PartSTARTEDMain Study Part - High Exposure Tertile0
PK PartSTARTEDMain Study Part - Dose Adjusters0
PK PartSTARTEDOpen Label Extension Part - Placebo0
PK PartSTARTEDOpen Label Extension Part - Low Exposure Tertile0

Adverse events871

Each adverse event the trial posted, group by group: the participants affected out of those at risk.

TypeEventOrgan systemGroupAffectedAt riskEvents
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersPK Part (Study Part 1) - Placebo012
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersPK Part (Study Part 1) - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 4 mg/d Equivalent011
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersPK Part (Study Part 1) - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d Equivalent015
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Placebo0112
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Low Exposure Tertile057
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Medium Exposure Tertile066
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - High Exposure Tertile066
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Dose-Adjusters07
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersOpen Label Extension Part (Study Part 3) - Placebo068
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersOpen Label Extension Part (Study Part 3) - Low Exposure Tertile235

Adverse event totals39

The totals the trial posted for each group.

TotalGroupAffectedAt risk
Total, all-cause mortalityPK Part (Study Part 1) - Placebo012
Total, all-cause mortalityPK Part (Study Part 1) - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 4 mg/d Equivalent011
Total, all-cause mortalityPK Part (Study Part 1) - Balovaptan (RO5285119) 10 mg/d Equivalent015
Total, all-cause mortalityMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Placebo0112
Total, all-cause mortalityMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Low Exposure Tertile057
Total, all-cause mortalityMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Medium Exposure Tertile066
Total, all-cause mortalityMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - High Exposure Tertile066
Total, all-cause mortalityMain Study Part (Study Part 2) - Dose-Adjusters07
Total, all-cause mortalityOpen Label Extension Part (Study Part 3) - Placebo068
Total, all-cause mortalityOpen Label Extension Part (Study Part 3) - Low Exposure Tertile035

Papers1

The papers the trial lists on ClinicalTrials.gov.

PMIDListed as
35793101DERIVED

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Grants0

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None in this release.

Trial comparisons0

Comparisons of the trial's two groups, calculated by ConductScience from the counts it posted.

None in this release.

Tests0

The ConductCognition tests this trial's registered outcomes name, as ScienceGraph matched them in trial-tests-2026-11-12-0.2.1.

None in this release.

Data dates

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ClinicalTrials.gov
2026-11-12
ClinicalTrials.gov
Results, from AACT
2026-03-23
AACT
NIH grant links
2026-11-13
NIH RePORTER

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  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain
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  • ClinicalTrials.govnone stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain (NIH RePORTER)

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