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Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Deferasirox Film-coated Tablet Versus Phlebotomy in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH)

NCT03203850, Phase 2, Terminated, Novartis Pharmaceuticals; results first posted 2024-06-07

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ConductScience Library. Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Deferasirox Film-coated Tablet Versus Phlebotomy in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH). Trials, record NCT03203850. Release trials-2026-11-12-0.5.0, 12 Nov 2026. https://conductscience.org/library/trials/NCT03203850

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Trial

As registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, in the graph's capture of the registry.

Title
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Deferasirox Film-coated Tablet Versus Phlebotomy in Patients With Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH)
NCT number
NCT03203850
Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Enrollment
45 participants, actual
Lead sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Conditions
Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Interventions
Deferasirox FCT, Phlebotomy
First posted
2017-06-29
Last updated
2024-10-09
Other registries' IDs
eudract:2016-002529-12
Results first posted
2024-06-07
Limitations and caveats
The results should be interpreted with caution due to low number of participants enrolled in both arms.

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

Registered outcomes13

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

ListOutcomeTime frameDescription
PrimaryProportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimeUp to Month 24
Proportion of participants achieving target serum ferritin (SF) ≤ 100 μg/L on or before Month 24. Participants were considered responders if they met response criteria (target SF ≤100 µg/L) on or before Month 24 (Week 104) during the treatment phase. Any participant who discontinued treatment prematurely before meeting such criterion and participants with unknown or missing SF by Month 24 were counted as non-responder.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)Adverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.Number of participants with at least one ocular treatment emergent adverse event (new or worsening from baseline).
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) by Preferred TermAdverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.
Number of participants with at least one ocular treatment emergent adverse event (new or worsening from baseline). Preferred terms are based on Medical Dictionary of Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) version 26.0.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Adverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.Number of participants with treatment emergent AEs (any AE regardless of seriousness), AEs leading to study treatment discontinuation, and SAEs.
SecondaryNumber of Adverse Events in Participants Who Had Study Treatment Interrupted Due to SF ≤ 100 μg/L and Re-initiated Study Treatment When ≥ 300 μg/LUp to 24 months
Number of participants with Adverse Events who interrupt deferasirox FCT at least once due to SF level ≤ 100 μg/L and re-initiate therapy at SF level ≥ 300 μg/L. There were no participants that re-initiated therapy when reached 300 ug/L.
SecondaryCategorical Analysis of logMAR Score Changes From Baseline to Best Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, Weeks 24, 52, 76 and 104.
Visual acuity was measured using an Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters that could correctly be identified from specified distances. For low luminance and standard acuity measures, visual acuity was described on a logMAR scale for all measures. For including acuity obtained with the ETDRS letter score, the values were converted to a logMAR scale, using the following formula: logMAR = 1.7-0.02\*ETDRS score. With this conversion, a difference from baseline of 0.1 logMAR = 5-letter difference in visual acuity, 0.2 logMAR = 10-letter difference, 0.3 logMAR = 15-letter difference, 0.4 logMAR = 20-letter difference, 0.5 logMAR = 25-letter difference and 0.6 logMAR = 30-letter difference. Decrease in logMAR score category from baseline indicates improvement in visual acuity. The best change from baseline amongst all post baseline visit is presented.
SecondaryCategorical Analysis of logMAR Score Changes From Baseline to Worst Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, Weeks 24, 52, 76 and 104.
Visual acuity was measured using an Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart. A letter score was calculated based on the number of letters that could correctly be identified from specified distances. For low luminance and standard acuity measures, visual acuity was described on a logMAR scale for all measures. For including acuity obtained with the ETDRS letter score, the values were converted to a logMAR scale, using the following formula: logMAR = 1.7-0.02\*ETDRS score. With this conversion, a difference from baseline of 0.1 logMAR = 5-letter difference in visual acuity, 0.2 logMAR = 10-letter difference, 0.3 logMAR = 15-letter difference, 0.4 logMAR = 20-letter difference, 0.5 logMAR = 25-letter difference and 0.6 logMAR = 30-letter difference. Increase in logMAR score from baseline indicates worsening in visual acuity. The worst change from baseline amongst all post baseline visit is presented.
SecondaryCategorical Analysis of Worst Post-baseline Values of Intraocular Pressure in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeWeeks 24, 52, 76 and 104
Intraocular pressure was measured by tonometry. Intraocular pressure values \>5 to ≤21 mmHg were considered normal. The worst post-baseline value corresponds to the worst outcome amongst all post baseline visit
SecondaryCategorical Analysis of Changes in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to Best/Worst Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, up to Week 104Intraocular pressure was measured by tonometry. A decrease in intraocular pressure from baseline indicated improvement.
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Slit Lamp Results for Any Evaluation and Worst EyeBaseline, up to Week 104
Slit lamp examination was used to evaluate lids, cornea, conjunctiva, iris, anterior chamber, aqueous flare, aqueous inflammatory cells and lens. Any post-baseline abnormalities (not present at baseline) in slit lamp examination were assesses by the investigator and classified as insignificant or clinically significant. Number of participants with slit lamp results (normal, insignificant, significant, missing) for any evaluation and worst eye are reported.

Outcomes13

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

TypeOutcomeTime framePopulationUnitsMeasured as
PRIMARYProportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimeUp to Month 24The Full Analysis Set (FAS) comprised all subjects to whom study treatment had been assigned by randomization.percentage of participantsNUMBER
SECONDARYNumber of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)Adverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYNumber of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) by Preferred TermAdverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYNumber of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Adverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 30 days post treatment, up to a maximum duration of approximately 108 weeks.The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYNumber of Adverse Events in Participants Who Had Study Treatment Interrupted Due to SF ≤ 100 μg/L and Re-initiated Study Treatment When ≥ 300 μg/LUp to 24 months
Participants in the Safety Set who had study treatment interrupted due to SF ≤ 100 μg/L and re-initiated study treatment when ≥ 300 μg/L. There were no patients who re-initiated therapy when reached SF 300 μg/L.
SECONDARYCategorical Analysis of logMAR Score Changes From Baseline to Best Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, Weeks 24, 52, 76 and 104.The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYCategorical Analysis of logMAR Score Changes From Baseline to Worst Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, Weeks 24, 52, 76 and 104.The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYCategorical Analysis of Worst Post-baseline Values of Intraocular Pressure in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeWeeks 24, 52, 76 and 104The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYCategorical Analysis of Changes in Intraocular Pressure From Baseline to Best/Worst Post-baseline Changes in One Eye With More Extreme ChangeBaseline, up to Week 104The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS
SECONDARYNumber of Participants With Slit Lamp Results for Any Evaluation and Worst EyeBaseline, up to Week 104The Safety Set (SS) included all subjects who received at least one administration of study treatment.ParticipantsCOUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS

Results by group132

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

OutcomeGroupCategoryValueSpreadUnits
Proportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimeDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kgResponder4095% Confidence Interval 22.7 to 59.4percentage of participants
Proportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimePhlebotomyResponder8095% Confidence Interval 51.9 to 95.7percentage of participants
Proportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimeDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kgNon-Responder6095% Confidence Interval 40.6 to 77.3percentage of participants
Proportion of Patients Achieving Target SF ≤ 100 μg/L for the First TimePhlebotomyNon-Responder2095% Confidence Interval 4.3 to 48.1percentage of participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)Deferasirox FCT 7mg/kgAt least one ocular AE9Participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)PhlebotomyAt least one ocular AE0Participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)Deferasirox FCT 7mg/kgTreatment-related ocular AEs2Participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)PhlebotomyTreatment-related ocular AEs0Participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) by Preferred TermDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kgCataract nuclear2Participants
Number of Participants With Ocular Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs) by Preferred TermPhlebotomyCataract nuclear0Participants

Participant flow6

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

PeriodMilestoneGroupParticipantsUnits counted
Overall StudySTARTEDDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg30
Overall StudySTARTEDPhlebotomy15
Overall StudyCOMPLETEDDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg22
Overall StudyCOMPLETEDPhlebotomy12
Overall StudyNOT COMPLETEDDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg8
Overall StudyNOT COMPLETEDPhlebotomy3

Adverse events150

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

TypeEventOrgan systemGroupAffectedAt riskEvents
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg130
otherAnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disordersPhlebotomy215
otherSinus bradycardiaCardiac disordersDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg130
otherSinus bradycardiaCardiac disordersPhlebotomy115
otherDeafness unilateralEar and labyrinth disordersDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg130
otherDeafness unilateralEar and labyrinth disordersPhlebotomy115
otherEar painEar and labyrinth disordersDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg030
otherEar painEar and labyrinth disordersPhlebotomy115
otherMiddle ear inflammationEar and labyrinth disordersDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg030
otherMiddle ear inflammationEar and labyrinth disordersPhlebotomy115

Adverse event totals6

The totals the trial posted for each group.

TotalGroupAffectedAt risk
Total, all-cause mortalityDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg130
Total, all-cause mortalityPhlebotomy015
Total, other adverse eventsDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg2330
Total, other adverse eventsPhlebotomy1215
Total, serious adverse eventsDeferasirox FCT 7mg/kg730
Total, serious adverse eventsPhlebotomy015

Papers0

The papers the trial lists on ClinicalTrials.gov.

None in this release.

Grants0

The grants NIH RePORTER links to the trial, newest funded first: NIH's, and some of AHRQ's, CDC's, FDA's and VA's. Each shows its title, principal investigators, organization and funder in its newest year.

None in this release.

Trial comparisons2

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

ComparisonSource
Deferasirox FCT 7mg/kg vs Phlebotomy: deaths from any causeTrial comparisons
Deferasirox FCT 7mg/kg vs Phlebotomy: serious adverse eventsTrial comparisons

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

The day each source was copied for this release.

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

Sources 3

  • ClinicalTrials.gov's posted results, through CTTI's AACTFreely available. Acknowledgement requested
  • ClinicalTrials.govNo license stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain
Each source's terms
  • ClinicalTrials.gov's posted results, through CTTI's AACTClinicalTrials.gov data via Aggregate Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov (AACT), CTTI. CTTI makes its materials freely available and requests acknowledgement. https://aact.ctti-clinicaltrials.org/documentation/299
  • ClinicalTrials.govnone stated
  • NIH RePORTER's clinical studies and project filesPublic domain (NIH RePORTER)

ClinicalTrials.gov's data carry an international copyright outside the United States: https://clinicaltrials.gov/about-site/terms-conditions.

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