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CompletedNCT01920594Updated Dec 7, 2017Results posted

Study of GSK1278863 to Reduce Ischemic Events in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair

A Phase 2 interventional study of GSK1278863 and Placebo in Surgical Procedures, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. Completed at 15 sites in 2 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-12-07.

Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
57
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study will test the hypothesis that GSK1278863 will reduce neurologic, renal, and/or cardiac ischemia in patients undergoing elective descending thoracic aorta/thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) repair, a population known to be at high risk for ischemic events from their underlying pathology and the surgical complexity required to address their disease. Approximately 160 subjects will be stratified according to intervention type (surgical or endovascular repair, with the latter limited to 50% of the total study population) and randomized in a 1:1 fashion to treatment with GSK1278863 (300 milligrams [loading dose] followed by 100 milligrams [mg]/day x 4 days) or placebo starting prior to planned repair, through postoperative day 3. The duration of participation in this study is expected to be approximately 4 to 8 weeks from screening to follow-up.

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Conditions studied

  • Surgical Procedures

Keywords

  • GSK1278863
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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In context

Aneurysm

960 studies on the registry are indexed under Aneurysm; 175 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 57 is below the median of 72 across 462 interventional studies indexed under Aneurysm.

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Lead sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline is the lead sponsor of 3,562 studies on the registry; 117 are open to participants now.

Of its 258 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 232 (90%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults >= 18 years of age who require the following types of descending thoracic aorta or thoracoabdominal aorta repair for atherosclerotic aneurysm or chronic dissection (de novo Type B or residual Type B [following Type A repair]) via open surgery or endovascular stenting (TEVAR) as per their treating surgeon
  • Open surgery:

Extent I TAAA (+/-distal arch) if it extends to or beyond renal ostia. Extent II TAAA (+/-distal arch). Extent III TAAA (defined as proximal extent or anastamosis superior to inferior pulmonary vein).

Extent IV TAAA only with a prior TEVAR or if it is a redo procedure (in this setting a "redo" is a prior abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) open or endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), with either proximal suture line disruption or mesenteric segment aneurysm recurrence requiring redo Extent IV reconstruction).

DTA repair with one of the following: Safi extent C coverage. Subclavian to diaphragm disease extent. >75% of total DTA length.

-TEVAR with one of the following: Full DTA coverage with previous abdominal EVAR or open AAA. Full DTA coverage including Zone 2 to celiac (i.e., distal arch plus full coverage DTA).

Full DTA coverage with celiac artery coverage with or without left subclavian artery coverage (Zone 2 or Zone 3 proximal landing), or full DTA (either Zone 2 or Zone 3) with extension distal to celiac with visceral debranching (e.g., the abdominal hybrid Extent 2 TAAA).

Note: Zone 2 is defined as between the left carotid through coverage of the left subclavian artery and Zone 3 is defined as the first 3cm distal to the left subclavian (e.g., between left subclavian and ligamentum [isthmus]).

  • Completed any staging or bypass procedure that precedes the aortic repair at least 48 hours prior to the repair.
  • Expect placement of a lumbar CSF catheter during the procedure with plans to maintain it for at least 48 hours per the treating physician.
  • Capable of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form.
  • A female subject is eligible to participate if she is of:

Non-childbearing potential defined as pre-menopausal females with a documented tubal ligation or hysterectomy; or postmenopausal defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea [in questionable cases a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) > 40 milli international unit /mililiter (mL) and estradiol \< 40 picogram/mL (\<147 picomoles/Liter) is confirmatory]. Females on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study. Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status prior to study enrollment. For most forms of HRT, at least 2-4 weeks will elapse between the cessation of therapy and the blood draw; this interval depends on the type and dosage of HRT. Following confirmation of their post-menopausal status, they can resume use of HRT during the study without use of a contraceptive method.

Child-bearing potential and agrees to use one of the contraception methods from screening until completion of the Follow-up Visit.

  • Male subjects with female partners of child-bearing potential must agree to use one of the contraception methods. This criterion must be followed from the time of Screening until the completion of the Follow-up Visit.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria

  • The subject has a traumatic aortic dissection.
  • The subject has a baseline NIHSS > 1 or modified Rankin Scale > 1.
  • The subject has a history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or spinal infarct within the past 3 months.
  • The subject has active ulcer disease or recent gastrointestinal bleeding within the past 6 months.
  • The subject has a history of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in the past 12 months.
  • The subject has been treated for a malignancy (excluding non-melanomatous skin cancers) within the past 12 months and is not confirmed to be disease free.
  • The subject has had treatment for retinal neovascularization (e.g., diabetic proliferative retinopathy or age related macular degeneration) within 3 months of randomization.
  • The subject is currently receiving dialysis.
  • The subject is currently receiving or expected to require treatment (within the study period) with erythropoiesis medication such as epoetin alfa (Procrit, Epogen), or darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp).
  • The subject has any of the following at screening:

Hemoglobin >15.5 gram (g)/decilitre (dL) (male subjects or post-menopausal females) Hemoglobin >14.5 g/dL (pre-menopausal female subjects) Single QTc >=480 millisecond (msec); or QTc >=500 msec in subjects with bundle branch block (these criteria do not apply to subjects with predominately paced rhythms) Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase >=2xupper limit of normal (ULN); alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin >=1.5xULN (isolated bilirubin >=1.5xULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin \<35%) A positive pre-study drug/alcohol screen Lactation or pregnancy (as determined by positive serum or urine hCG test)

  • The use of prohibited medications
  • History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as: an average weekly intake of >14 drinks for males or >7 drinks for females. One drink is equivalent to 12 g of alcohol: 12 ounces (360 mL) of beer, 5 ounces (150 mL) of wine or 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of 80 proof distilled spirits.
  • The subject has participated in a clinical trial and has received an investigational product within the following time period prior to the first dosing day in the current study: 30 days, 5 half-lives or twice the duration of the biological effect of the investigational product (whichever is longer).
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
57 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    GSK1278863

    Subject will receive GSK1278863 300mg on Day-1 (12 +/- 4 hours prior to planned surgery) as a loading dose followed by GSK1278863 100mg once daily for 4 days starting from Day 0.

    Drug: GSK1278863

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Subject will receive GSK1278863 matching placebo on Day-1 (12 +/- 4 hours prior to planned surgery) as a loading dose followed by GSK1278863 matching placebo once daily for 4 days starting from Day 0.

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugGSK1278863

    White, round biconvex, film coated tablet with unit dose strength of 100 mg for oral administration

  • DrugPlacebo

    White, round biconvex, film coated GSK1278863 matching placebo tablet for oral administration

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline to Peak in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) S100 Beta Within 48 Hours Following Descending Thoracic Aorta/Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) Repair

    S100 beta is a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF S100 beta. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  2. Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

    GFAP is a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. CSF samples for the analysis of GFAP was collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF GFAP. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product. An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, considered to be medically significant or is associated with liver injury and impaired liver function.

    Time frame: Up to Follow-up (Day 45)

  2. Number of Participants With Vital Signs of Potential Clinical Importance (PCI)

    Vital sign measurements included systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and pulse rate. Criteria for vital sign values meeting PCI included: SBP \< 70 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and \> 160 mmHg; DBP \< 45 mmHg and \> 110 mmHg. Data for participants with vital signs values outside the potential clinical importance range has been presented. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized.

    Time frame: Up to Follow-up (Day 45)

  3. Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiography (ECG) Parameters

    Single 12-lead ECGs was obtained at each time point during the study using an ECG machine that automatically calculated the heart rate and measures PR, QRS, QT, and QT interval corrected for heart rate intervals. Data for participants with abnormal-clinical significant (CS) and abnormal-not clinically significant (NCS) ECG findings on post-operative Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and during Follow-up Visits has been presented.

    Time frame: Up to Follow-up (Day 45)

  4. Number of Participants With Clinical Chemistry Parameters of PCI

    Blood samples for assessment of clinical chemistry parameters aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose, sodium, creatine phosphokinase, potassium, chloride, total carbon dioxide, calcium, total and direct bilirubin, uric acid, albumin and total protein was done at Randomization, Day 0 (done prior to 100 mg on-call dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized. Data for participants with clinical chemistry values outside the PCI range has been presented.

    Time frame: Up to post-operative Day 7

  5. Number of Participants With Hematology Parameters of PCI

    Blood samples for assessment of hematology parameters platelet count, red blood cell count, white blood cell count, reticulocyte count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscle volume, mean corpuscle hemoglobin, mean corpuscle hemoglobin concentration, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils was done at Randomization, Day 0 (done prior to 100 mg on-call dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized. Data for participants with hematology values outside the PCI range has been presented.

    Time frame: Up to post-operative Day 7

  6. Change From Baseline in Area Under Curve (AUC) for CSF S100 Beta to 48 Hours

    S100 beta was a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. AUC for CSF S100 beta from Baseline to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair was assessed to measure central nervous system injury. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline(Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  7. Change From Baseline in AUC for CSF GFAP to 48 Hours

    GFAP was a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. AUC for CSF GFAP from Baseline to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair was assessed to measure central nervous system injury. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline(Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  8. Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Erythropoietin Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

    CSF biomarker erythropoietin samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF erythropoietin. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  9. Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Lactate Dehydrogenase Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

    CSF biomarker lactate dehydrogenase samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF lactate dehydrogenase. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  10. Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Tau Protein Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

    CSF biomarker tau protein samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF tau protein. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  11. Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

    CSF biomarker NSE samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF NSE. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  12. Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

    The NIHSS was a systematic assessment tool that provided a quantitative measure of stroke-related neurologic deficit. A trained observer rates the participant's ability to answer questions and perform activities. Ratings for each item are scored with 0 as normal, and there was an allowance for untestable items. The NIHSS scores were categorized as: No event (NIHSS score=0), Mild (NIHSS score 1-4), Moderate (NIHSS score 5-15), or Severe (NIHSS score \>15). The single participant assessment required less than 10 minutes to complete. Data for participants with NIHSS administrated at surgical day, post-operative Day 1, Day 2, Day 7 and Follow-up Visit has been reported.

    Time frame: Surgical Day (Day 0), Post-operative Day 1, 2, 7 and follow-up (Day 45)

  13. Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

    The mRS was a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurological disability. The mRS was a 6 point disability scale with possible scores ranging from 0 up to 5. A separate category (of 6) was added for participants who died. The mRS scores were categorized as mild (mRS score 0-1), moderate (mRS score 2-3), or severe (mRS score \>=4).

    Time frame: Post-operative Day 7 and follow-up (Day 45)

  14. Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Lower Extremity Motor Outcome Scale

    The ASIA score was developed by the American Spinal Injury Association for the neurologic assessment of participants with a spinal injury. In this study, only the ASIA lower extremity motor score was assessed. This comprised five muscle groups scored from 0-5 on both the left and right lower extremities, for a maximal total score of 50. The ASIA scores were categorized as: mild (ASIA score 41-50), moderate (ASIA score 26-40), or severe (ASIA score \<=25).

    Time frame: Surgical Day (Day 0), Post-operative Day 1, 2, 7 and follow-up (Day 45)

  15. Number of Participants With Clinical Composite of All Cause Mortality, Stroke, Spinal Infarction, MI, Need for Dialysis/Sustained Doubling of Serum Creatinine

    The clinical composite event rate included all-cause mortality (death), stroke, spinal infarction (paraplegia which was due to spinal infarct a result of the surgery, myocardial infarction, and the need for dialysis or sustained doubling of serum creatinine (acute kidney injury). The clinical composite endpoint used a first occurrence approach, i.e. a composite event was recorded at the time of first occurrence of any component of the composite.

    Time frame: Up to Follow-up (Day 45)

  16. Assessment in AUC for Markers of Ischemic Organ Injury Including Tropinin Within 48 Hours

    AUC from 8 hours post surgery (up to 48 hours post surgery) was derived for markers of ischemic organ injury troponin I and troponin T. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 0) and 8 to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair

  17. Number of Participants With Composite Index of All Cause Mortality and Disability (NIHSS>5/ASIA<40)

    The NIHSS was a systematic assessment tool that provided a quantitative measure of stroke-related neurologic deficit. Ratings for each item are scored with 0 as normal, and there was an allowance for untestable items. The NIHSS scores were categorized as: No event (NIHSS score=0), Mild (NIHSS score 1-4), Moderate (NIHSS score 5-15), or Severe (NIHSS score \>15). The ASIA score was developed by the American Spinal Injury Association for the neurologic assessment of participants with a spinal injury. In this study, only the ASIA lower extremity motor score was assessed. This comprised five muscle groups scored from 0-5 on both the left and right lower extremities, for a maximal total score of 50. The ASIA scores were categorized as: mild (ASIA score 41-50), moderate (ASIA score 26-40), or severe (ASIA score \<=25). "Composite above" includes participants with NIHSS\>5 or ASIA\<40 at the 30-day Follow-up or Death.

    Time frame: Up to Follow-up (Day 45)

  18. Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters in Blood: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863

    Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3

  19. PK Parameters in CSF: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863

    CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI

  20. PK Parameters in Blood: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of GSK1278863

    Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3

  21. PK Parameters in CSF: Cmax of GSK1278863

    CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI

  22. PK Parameters in Blood: Time of Occurrence of Cmax (Tmax) of GSK1278863

    Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3

  23. PK Parameters in CSF: Tmax of GSK1278863

    CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

    Time frame: Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI

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Results

Posted Dec 7, 2017

Participant flow

This study was conducted across 10 centers in the United States and 2 centers in Canada from 31 October 2013 to 08 October 2014.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Started2728
Completed2025
Not completed73
Withdrew: Adverse event42
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up10
Withdrew: Recovery20
Withdrew: Investigator discretion01

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline to Peak in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) S100 Beta Within 48 Hours Following Descending Thoracic Aorta/Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) Repair

S100 beta is a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF S100 beta. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · Nanograms per liter (ng/L)
Change From Baseline to Peak in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) S100 Beta Within 48 Hours Following Descending Thoracic Aorta/Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) Repair
Nanograms per liter (ng/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) S100 Beta Within 48 Hours Following Descending Thoracic Aorta/Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) Repair2748.19 ± 6212.035566.78 ± 1897.172
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0820 · Mean difference (final values): 2228.14 · 95% CI -292.84 to 4749.11The point estimate was calculated as least square (LS) mean difference (final values) of S-100B Protein \[test\] and S-100B Protein \[reference\].
PrimaryChange From Baseline to Peak in CSF Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

GFAP is a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. CSF samples for the analysis of GFAP was collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF GFAP. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · Microgram per liter (µg/L)
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair
Microgram per liter (µg/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair1078.61 ± 2894.129283.03 ± 1092.448
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.1997 · Mean difference (final values): 777.95 · 95% CI -424.04 to 1979.94The point estimate was calculated as LS mean difference (final values) of GFAP \[test\] and GFAP \[reference\].
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product. An SAE is any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability/incapacity, or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, considered to be medically significant or is associated with liver injury and impaired liver function.

Time frame:
Up to Follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Any AEs2623
Any SAEs2014
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Vital Signs of Potential Clinical Importance (PCI)

Vital sign measurements included systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and pulse rate. Criteria for vital sign values meeting PCI included: SBP \< 70 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and \> 160 mmHg; DBP \< 45 mmHg and \> 110 mmHg. Data for participants with vital signs values outside the potential clinical importance range has been presented. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized.

Time frame:
Up to Follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Vital Signs of Potential Clinical Importance (PCI)
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
SBP21
DBP00
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiography (ECG) Parameters

Single 12-lead ECGs was obtained at each time point during the study using an ECG machine that automatically calculated the heart rate and measures PR, QRS, QT, and QT interval corrected for heart rate intervals. Data for participants with abnormal-clinical significant (CS) and abnormal-not clinically significant (NCS) ECG findings on post-operative Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and during Follow-up Visits has been presented.

Time frame:
Up to Follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiography (ECG) Parameters
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Post-operative Day 1, Abnormal-NCS1818
Post-operative Day 2, Abnormal-NCS1817
Post-operative Day 3, Abnormal-NCS1716
Post-operative Day 3, Abnormal-CS11
Post-operative Day 4, Abnormal-NCS1318
Post-operative Day 5, Abnormal-NCS1417
Post-operative Day 6, Abnormal-NCS1410
Post-operative Day 7, Abnormal-NCS1515
Follow-up, Abnormal-NCS1113
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Clinical Chemistry Parameters of PCI

Blood samples for assessment of clinical chemistry parameters aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, glucose, sodium, creatine phosphokinase, potassium, chloride, total carbon dioxide, calcium, total and direct bilirubin, uric acid, albumin and total protein was done at Randomization, Day 0 (done prior to 100 mg on-call dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized. Data for participants with clinical chemistry values outside the PCI range has been presented.

Time frame:
Up to post-operative Day 7
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Clinical Chemistry Parameters of PCI
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Number of Participants With Clinical Chemistry Parameters of PCI1918
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Hematology Parameters of PCI

Blood samples for assessment of hematology parameters platelet count, red blood cell count, white blood cell count, reticulocyte count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscle volume, mean corpuscle hemoglobin, mean corpuscle hemoglobin concentration, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils was done at Randomization, Day 0 (done prior to 100 mg on-call dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Only those parameters for which at least one value of PCI was reported are summarized. Data for participants with hematology values outside the PCI range has been presented.

Time frame:
Up to post-operative Day 7
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Hematology Parameters of PCI
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Number of Participants With Hematology Parameters of PCI2516
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Area Under Curve (AUC) for CSF S100 Beta to 48 Hours

S100 beta was a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. AUC for CSF S100 beta from Baseline to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair was assessed to measure central nervous system injury. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline(Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Hour*nanogram per liter (hour*ng/L)
Change From Baseline in Area Under Curve (AUC) for CSF S100 Beta to 48 Hours
Hour*nanogram per liter (hour*ng/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Area Under Curve (AUC) for CSF S100 Beta to 48 Hours17263.25 ± 316.409758.27 ± 221.85
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = 0.1530 · Estimate of comparison (ratio): 1.77 · 95% CI 0.80 to 3.90The point estimate was calculated as Geometric mean ratio of S-100B\[test\] and S-100B\[reference\].
SecondaryChange From Baseline in AUC for CSF GFAP to 48 Hours

GFAP was a CSF biomarker that rise significantly in participants with neurologic injury following DTA/TAAA surgery. AUC for CSF GFAP from Baseline to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair was assessed to measure central nervous system injury. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline(Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Hour*microgram per liter (hour*µg/L)
Change From Baseline in AUC for CSF GFAP to 48 Hours
Hour*microgram per liter (hour*µg/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline in AUC for CSF GFAP to 48 Hours182.35 ± 15899.8458.32 ± 1413.66
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = 0.1377 · Estimate of comparison (ratio): 3.13 · 95% CI 0.69 to 14.26The point estimate was calculated as Geometric mean ratio of GFAP\[test\] and GFAP\[reference\].
SecondaryChange From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Erythropoietin Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

CSF biomarker erythropoietin samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF erythropoietin. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · International units per liter (IU/L)
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Erythropoietin Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair
International units per liter (IU/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Erythropoietin Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair1.34 ± 137.4110.61 ± 1.582
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <.0001 · Mean difference (final values): 34.56 · 95% CI 21.95 to 47.17The point estimate was calculated as LS mean difference final values of Erythropoietin\[test\] and Erythropoietin\[reference\].
SecondaryChange From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Lactate Dehydrogenase Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

CSF biomarker lactate dehydrogenase samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF lactate dehydrogenase. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline value minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · Millimoles per liter (mmol/L)
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Lactate Dehydrogenase Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair
Millimoles per liter (mmol/L)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Lactate Dehydrogenase Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair1.82 ± 2.0211.28 ± 1.160
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.2404 · Mean difference (final values): 0.54 · 95% CI -0.37 to 1.45The point estimate was calculated as LS mean difference final values of Lactate Dehydrogenase\[test\] and Lactate Dehydrogenase\[reference\].
SecondaryChange From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Tau Protein Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

CSF biomarker tau protein samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF tau protein. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · ng/L
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Tau Protein Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair
ng/LGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Tau Protein Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair1729.25 ± 2177.526751.21 ± 1053.951
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0526 · Mean difference (final values): 925.88 · 95% CI -10.73 to 1862.49The point estimate was calculated as LS mean difference final values of Tau Protein\[test\] and Tau Protein\[reference\].
SecondaryChange From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair

CSF biomarker NSE samples were collected for the analysis of ischemic neurologic injury. CSF samples were collected at Baseline and within 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair to assess peak change from Baseline in CSF NSE. Baseline was defined at Day 0. Change from Baseline was calculated as post-Baseline minus Baseline value.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Mean · µg/L
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair
µg/LGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Change From Baseline to Peak in CSF Biomarker Neuron-specific Enolase (NSE) Within 48 Hours Following DTA/TAAA Repair9.31 ± 9.7175.65 ± 7.214
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0893 · Mean difference (final values): 4.11 · 95% CI -0.65 to 8.87The point estimate was calculated as LS mean difference final values of Neuron Specific Enolase\[test\] and Neuron Specific Enolase\[reference\].
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

The NIHSS was a systematic assessment tool that provided a quantitative measure of stroke-related neurologic deficit. A trained observer rates the participant's ability to answer questions and perform activities. Ratings for each item are scored with 0 as normal, and there was an allowance for untestable items. The NIHSS scores were categorized as: No event (NIHSS score=0), Mild (NIHSS score 1-4), Moderate (NIHSS score 5-15), or Severe (NIHSS score \>15). The single participant assessment required less than 10 minutes to complete. Data for participants with NIHSS administrated at surgical day, post-operative Day 1, Day 2, Day 7 and Follow-up Visit has been reported.

Time frame:
Surgical Day (Day 0), Post-operative Day 1, 2, 7 and follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Surgical Day, No event (Score=0)2723
Surgical Day, Mild (Score 1-4)03
Post-operative Day 1, No event (Score=0)1114
Post-operative Day 1, Mild (Score 1-4)47
Post-operative Day 1, Moderate (Score 5-15)41
Post-operative Day 1, Severe (Score >15)61
Post-operative Day 2, No event (Score=0)1115
Post-operative Day 2, Mild (Score 1-4)43
Post-operative Day 2, Moderate (Score 5-15)33
Post-operative Day 2, Severe (Score >15)61
Post-operative Day 7, No event (Score=0)1016
Post-operative Day 7, Mild (Score 1-4)27
Post-operative Day 7, Moderate (Score 5-15)41
Post-operative Day 7, Severe (Score >15)40
Follow-up, No event (Score=0)1317
Follow-up, Mild (Score 1-4)16
Follow-up, Moderate (Score 5-15)42
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)

The mRS was a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke or other causes of neurological disability. The mRS was a 6 point disability scale with possible scores ranging from 0 up to 5. A separate category (of 6) was added for participants who died. The mRS scores were categorized as mild (mRS score 0-1), moderate (mRS score 2-3), or severe (mRS score \>=4).

Time frame:
Post-operative Day 7 and follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by Modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Post-operative Day 7, Mild (Score 0-1)911
Post-operative Day 7, Moderate (Score 2-3)18
Post-operative Day 7, Severe (Score >=4)105
Follow-up, Mild (Score 0-1)814
Follow-up, Moderate (Score 2-3)47
Follow-up, Severe (Score >=4)64
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Lower Extremity Motor Outcome Scale

The ASIA score was developed by the American Spinal Injury Association for the neurologic assessment of participants with a spinal injury. In this study, only the ASIA lower extremity motor score was assessed. This comprised five muscle groups scored from 0-5 on both the left and right lower extremities, for a maximal total score of 50. The ASIA scores were categorized as: mild (ASIA score 41-50), moderate (ASIA score 26-40), or severe (ASIA score \<=25).

Time frame:
Surgical Day (Day 0), Post-operative Day 1, 2, 7 and follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Neurologic Outcomes Assessed by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Lower Extremity Motor Outcome Scale
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Surgical Day, Mild (Score 41-50)2626
Surgical Day, Moderate (Score 26-40)10
Post-operative Day 1, Mild (Score 41-50)1519
Post-operative Day 1, Moderate (Score 26-40)22
Post-operative Day 1, Severe (Score <=25)82
Post-operative Day 2, Mild (Score 41-50)1421
Post-operative Day 2, Moderate (Score 26-40)10
Post-operative Day 2, Severe (Score <=25)81
Post-operative Day 7, Mild (Score 41-50)1322
Post-operative Day 7, Moderate (Score 26-40)11
Post-operative Day 7, Severe (Score <=25)61
Follow-up, Mild (Score 41-50)1424
Follow-up, Moderate (Score 26-40)20
Follow-up, Severe (Score <=25)21
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Clinical Composite of All Cause Mortality, Stroke, Spinal Infarction, MI, Need for Dialysis/Sustained Doubling of Serum Creatinine

The clinical composite event rate included all-cause mortality (death), stroke, spinal infarction (paraplegia which was due to spinal infarct a result of the surgery, myocardial infarction, and the need for dialysis or sustained doubling of serum creatinine (acute kidney injury). The clinical composite endpoint used a first occurrence approach, i.e. a composite event was recorded at the time of first occurrence of any component of the composite.

Time frame:
Up to Follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Clinical Composite of All Cause Mortality, Stroke, Spinal Infarction, MI, Need for Dialysis/Sustained Doubling of Serum Creatinine
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Acute Kidney Injury1310
Myocardial Infarction10
Paraplegia64
Stroke12
Death62
Composite Above1612
SecondaryAssessment in AUC for Markers of Ischemic Organ Injury Including Tropinin Within 48 Hours

AUC from 8 hours post surgery (up to 48 hours post surgery) was derived for markers of ischemic organ injury troponin I and troponin T. AUC was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 0) and 8 to 48 hours following DTA/TAAA repair
Reported as:
Geometric mean · µg*hour/L
Assessment in AUC for Markers of Ischemic Organ Injury Including Tropinin Within 48 Hours
µg*hour/LGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Troponin I13.29 ± 0.6157.23 ± 0.650
Troponin T3.14 ± 0.8794.19 ± 0.750
Statistical analysis
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = 0.5012 · Ratio of geometric mean: 1.84 · 95% CI 0.30 to 11.32
  • GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = 0.8053 · Ratio of geometric mean: 0.75 · 95% CI 0.07 to 8.57
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Composite Index of All Cause Mortality and Disability (NIHSS>5/ASIA<40)

The NIHSS was a systematic assessment tool that provided a quantitative measure of stroke-related neurologic deficit. Ratings for each item are scored with 0 as normal, and there was an allowance for untestable items. The NIHSS scores were categorized as: No event (NIHSS score=0), Mild (NIHSS score 1-4), Moderate (NIHSS score 5-15), or Severe (NIHSS score \>15). The ASIA score was developed by the American Spinal Injury Association for the neurologic assessment of participants with a spinal injury. In this study, only the ASIA lower extremity motor score was assessed. This comprised five muscle groups scored from 0-5 on both the left and right lower extremities, for a maximal total score of 50. The ASIA scores were categorized as: mild (ASIA score 41-50), moderate (ASIA score 26-40), or severe (ASIA score \<=25). "Composite above" includes participants with NIHSS\>5 or ASIA\<40 at the 30-day Follow-up or Death.

Time frame:
Up to Follow-up (Day 45)
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Composite Index of All Cause Mortality and Disability (NIHSS>5/ASIA<40)
ParticipantsGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
ASIA <4041
NIHSS >542
Death62
Composite Above114
SecondaryPharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters in Blood: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863

Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Hour*ng/mL
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters in Blood: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863
Hour*ng/mLGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
Blood, Surgical Day3591.449 ± 50.23
Blood, Post-operative Day 12858.165 ± 129.26
Blood, Post-operative Day 33710.790 ± 115.20
SecondaryPK Parameters in CSF: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863

CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Hour*ng/mL
PK Parameters in CSF: AUC(0-t) of GSK1278863
Hour*ng/mLGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
PK Parameters in CSF: AUC(0-t) of GSK127886337.340 ± 156.10
SecondaryPK Parameters in Blood: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of GSK1278863

Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ng/mL
PK Parameters in Blood: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of GSK1278863
Ng/mLGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
Blood, Surgical Day705.701 ± 83.43
Blood, Post-operative Day 1358.518 ± 192.32
Blood, Post-operative Day 3779.801 ± 110.20
SecondaryPK Parameters in CSF: Cmax of GSK1278863

CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ng/L
PK Parameters in CSF: Cmax of GSK1278863
Ng/LGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
PK Parameters in CSF: Cmax of GSK12788632.364 ± 105.24
SecondaryPK Parameters in Blood: Time of Occurrence of Cmax (Tmax) of GSK1278863

Blood samples for PK analysis AUC(0-t) were collected at pre-dose (prior to the 100 mg dose), 1-3 hours after study drug was administered and then every 5 hours for 24 hours. On Days 1 and 3 samples were collected at pre-dose then 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post dose. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Pre-dose, 1 to 3 hours post-dose, every 5 hours for 24 hours, 1, 3, 8 and 24 hours post-dose on Day 1 and 3
Reported as:
Median · Hours
PK Parameters in Blood: Time of Occurrence of Cmax (Tmax) of GSK1278863
HoursGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
Blood, Surgical day1.725 (0.00 to 16.38)
Blood, Post-operative Day 13.017 (0.02 to 24.43)
Blood, Post-operative Day 33.017 (0.77 to 8.18)
SecondaryPK Parameters in CSF: Tmax of GSK1278863

CSF samples were collected immediately after the lumbar drain was placed, just prior to PNI, and 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI. In participants that developed spinal ischemia, the CSF drain was potentially maintained for longer than 48 hours. In that instance, daily CSF samples for PK were collected until the drain was removed. AUC (0-t) was determined using the linear trapezoidal rule for increasing concentrations and the logarithmic trapezoidal rule for decreasing concentrations.

Time frame:
Prior to potential neurological ischemia (PNI), 2, 24, 36 and 48 hours post PNI
Reported as:
Mean · Hours
PK Parameters in CSF: Tmax of GSK1278863
HoursGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD
PK Parameters in CSF: Tmax of GSK127886315.326 (8.097 to 22.554)

Adverse events

Collected over AEs were collected up to Follow-up (Day 45).. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QD6/27 (22.2%)20/27 (74.1%)20/27 (74.1%)
Placebo2/28 (7.1%)14/28 (50%)19/28 (67.9%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Renal failure acuteRenal and urinary disorders5/270/28
Peripheral ischaemiaVascular disorders4/270/28
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders4/270/28
Multi-organ failureGeneral disorders4/270/28
Respiratory failureRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/271/28
Spinal cord ischaemiaNervous system disorders2/271/28
Renal failureRenal and urinary disorders2/270/28
Postoperative respiratory failureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications2/270/28
Ventricular fibrillationCardiac disorders2/270/28
Gastrointestinal haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders2/270/28
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventGSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlacebo
Renal failure acuteRenal and urinary disorders4/277/28
HypertensionVascular disorders3/276/28
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders5/275/28
HypotensionVascular disorders4/275/28
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/275/28
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders4/273/28
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/274/28
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders1/274/28
Pleural effusionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders2/274/28
HeadacheNervous system disorders3/274/28

Baseline characteristics

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlaceboTotal
21 to 88 years272855
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlaceboTotal
Female91019
Male181836
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)GSK1278863 300 mg Loading + 100 mg QDPlaceboTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian123
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American279
White241943
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
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Study locations

15 sites
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Birmingham, Alabama 35233, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Los Angeles, California 90048, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5864, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Durham, North Carolina 27710, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Cleveland, Ohio 44195, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 308902, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Richmond, Virginia 23298, United States
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, Canada
  • GSK Investigational Site
    Quebec City, Quebec G1V 4G5, Canada
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References and documents

Publications

  • Aftab M, Coselli JS. Renal and visceral protection in thoracoabdominal aortic surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Dec;148(6):2963-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.06.072. Epub 2014 Jul 21. PubMed 25135232 ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01920594
Lead sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 12, 2013
Start date
Oct 31, 2013
Primary completion
Oct 8, 2014
Completion
Oct 8, 2014
Results posted
Dec 7, 2017
Last update
Dec 7, 2017

Study contacts

GSK Clinical Trials
study director · GlaxoSmithKline

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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