A Phase 3 interventional study of APF530 and Ondansetron in Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, sponsored by Heron Therapeutics. Completed at 7 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 87 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-02.
Sponsored by Heron Therapeutics · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment
The primary study objective is to demonstrate the superiority of APF530 500 mg given subcutaneously (SC) compared with ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg given intravenously (IV) (up to a maximum of 16 mg) in the delayed-phase (> 24-120 hours) complete response (CR) rate (defined as no emesis and no use of rescue medications) in subjects receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) as defined by the 2011 ASCO CINV guidelines
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APF530 500 mg (granisetron 10 mg) SC and ondansetron placebo IV (0.15 mg/kg) and fosaprepitant 150 mg IV and dexamethasone 12 mg IV on Day 1 of Cycle 1 in association with HEC
Drug: APF530 · Drug: Ondansetron placebo · Drug: Fosaprepitant · Drug: Dexamethasone
Ondansetron 2 mg/mL solution to be administered at 0.15 mg/kg IV (up to a maximum of 16 mg) and APF530 placebo SC and fosaprepitant 150 mg IV and dexamethasone 12 mg IV on Day 1 of Cycle 1
Drug: Ondansetron · Drug: APF530 placebo · Drug: Fosaprepitant · Drug: Dexamethasone
Delayed Phase Complete Response (CR) Rate
Percentage of Participants with no emesis and no rescue medication in patients receiving HEC in the delayed phase (24 to 120 hours) of CINV.
Time frame: 24 - 120 Hours
Overall Complete Response Rate
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete response rates in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
Time frame: 0 - 120 Hours
Delayed Complete Control (CC) Rate
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete control rates defined as no more than mild nausea, no emetic episodes \[vomiting or retching\], and no use of rescue medications in the delayed phase (24 to 120 hours) of CINV.
Time frame: 24 - 120 Hours
Overall Complete Control Rate
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete control rates defined as no more than mild nausea, no emetic episodes \[vomiting or retching\], and no use of rescue medications in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
Time frame: 0 - 120 Hours
Rate of No Emetic Episodes
To determine the effect of APF530 on the rate of no emetic episodes (vomiting or retching) in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
Time frame: 0 - 120 Hours
| Milestone | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 471 | 471 |
| Safety population | 456 | 459 |
| Efficacy population | 450 | 452 |
| Completed | 445 | 446 |
| Not completed | 26 | 25 |
Percentage of Participants with no emesis and no rescue medication in patients receiving HEC in the delayed phase (24 to 120 hours) of CINV.
| percentage of participants | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed Phase Complete Response (CR) Rate | 64.7 | 56.6 |
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete response rates in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
| percentage of participants | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Complete Response Rate | 58.4 | 52.9 |
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete control rates defined as no more than mild nausea, no emetic episodes \[vomiting or retching\], and no use of rescue medications in the delayed phase (24 to 120 hours) of CINV.
| percentage of participants | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed Complete Control (CC) Rate | 60.7 | 53.1 |
To determine the effect of APF530 on complete control rates defined as no more than mild nausea, no emetic episodes \[vomiting or retching\], and no use of rescue medications in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
| percentage of participants | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Complete Control Rate | 54.7 | 49.6 |
To determine the effect of APF530 on the rate of no emetic episodes (vomiting or retching) in the overall phase (0 to 120 hours) of CINV.
| percentage of participants | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of No Emetic Episodes | 82.2 | 79.2 |
Collected over The reporting period for AEs was the period starting from the time of informed consent signature until 30±3 days after study drug administration (Day 1 of chemotherapy cycle). Treatment-emergent AEs were those that either began or increased in severity after administration of study drug and within 8 days of study drug administration.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | — | 42/456 (9.2%) | 411/456 (90.1%) |
| Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | — | 28/459 (6.1%) | 407/459 (88.7%) |
| Event | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Febria NeutropeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 9/456 | 6/459 |
| VomitingGastrointestinal disorders | 3/456 | 3/459 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/456 | 3/459 |
| DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 2/456 | 3/459 |
| Renal Failure AcuteRenal and urinary disorders | 2/456 | 3/459 |
| PancreatitisGastrointestinal disorders | 2/456 | 0/459 |
| Malignant neoplasm progressionNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | 2/456 | 1/459 |
| Cerebrovascular accidentNervous system disorders | 2/456 | 1/459 |
| DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 2/456 | 0/459 |
| PneumoniaInfections and infestations | 1/456 | 2/459 |
| Event | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone |
|---|---|---|
| Injection site bruisingGeneral disorders | 191/456 | 154/459 |
| Injection site painGeneral disorders | 141/456 | 163/459 |
| Injection site erythemaGeneral disorders | 77/456 | 127/459 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 95/456 | 109/459 |
| ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders | 99/456 | 70/459 |
| Injection site noduleGeneral disorders | 82/456 | 45/459 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 56/456 | 82/459 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 75/456 | 71/459 |
| Injection site swellingGeneral disorders | 45/456 | 53/459 |
| DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders | 39/456 | 35/459 |
Patients with a histologically or cytologically confirmed cancer diagnosis were scheduled to receive first cycle single day highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC)
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 333 | 334 | 667 |
| >=65 years | 117 | 118 | 235 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 55.7 ± 11.74 | 55.6 ± 11.94 | 55.65 ± 11.84 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | APF530 + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Ondansetron + Fosaprepitant + Dexamethasone | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 358 | 373 | 731 |
| Male | 92 | 79 | 171 |
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