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CompletedNCT03047031Updated May 16, 2025Results posted

Post Marketing Surveillance of Nintedanib in Indian Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

An observational study in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Completed at 8 sites in India. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-16.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
21
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is an active surveillance study to monitor the real world safety of nintedanib in Indian patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. The safety of nintedanib has been assessed in clinical trials.This active surveillance aims to collect the safety data of 200 IPF patients treated with nintedanib in approved indication after the commercial availability of the drug in India (23rd January 2017). The objective is to look at safety of nintedanib in the real world setting.

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Conditions studied

  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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In context

Pulmonary Fibrosis

680 studies on the registry are indexed under Pulmonary Fibrosis; 119 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 21 is below the median of 130 across 229 observational studies indexed under Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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Lead sponsor

Boehringer Ingelheim is the lead sponsor of 2,245 studies on the registry; 58 are open to participants now.

Of its 162 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 116 (72%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

This active surveillance will include all IPF patients treated with nintedanib per the inclusion/exclusion criteria at selected centres during the first two years after the commercial availability of the drug.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with documented diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) based upon ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT 2011 guidelines (nintedanib naïve or pirfenidone pre-treated) who have initiated or will initiate nintedanib according to the package insert after the commercial availability of drug in India (23rd January 2017).
  • Patients in whom it is possible to obtain voluntary informed consent either from the patient or patient's legally authorised representative (applicable for Group B and C patients).
  • Patients in whom data collection is possible from the medical records (applicable for Group A and B patients)
  • Further inclusion criteria apply

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who were previously treated with nintedanib.
  • Patients who have initiated or will initiate nintedanib concomitantly with pirfenidone..
  • Patients who are participating in a clinical trial.
  • Further exclusion criteria apply.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
21 participants (actual)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • All nintedanib treated patients (group B + group C)

    Drug: Nintedanib

  • Group II- pirfenidone patients

    Drug: Pirfenidone

  • Group III - pirfenidone patients

    Drug: Pirfenidone

Interventions

  • DrugNintedanib

    Nintedanib

  • DrugPirfenidone

    Pirfenidone

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence Rate of All ADRs in Nintedanib Treated Patients

    Incidence of all Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in nintedanib treated patients is reported. An adverse reaction is defined as at least a reasonable possibility of a causal relationship between a suspected medicinal product and an adverse event. Incidence rate was calculated using the number of patients with ADRs events per treatment divided by time at risk expressed as \[100 patient-years (pt-yrs)\]. Time at risk was calculated as below: If patients with AE: Time at risk= (start date of first AE- start date of treatment administration) +1; If patients without AE: Time at risk= (end of date at risk (date of study completion or date of discontinuation or last visit date available)-start date of treatment administration) +1.

    Time frame: From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.

  2. Incidence Rate of All SAEs in Nintedanib Treated Patients

    Incidence rate of all Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in nintedanib treated patients is reported. A SAE was defined as any adverse event which: * results in death, * is life-threatening, * requires in-patient hospitalization, or * prolongation of existing hospitalisation, * results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or * is a congenital anomaly/birth defect. Incidence rate was calculated using the number of patients with SAEs events per treatment divided by time at risk expressed as \[100 patient-years (pt-yrs)\]. Time at risk was calculated as below: If patients with AE: Time at risk= (start date of first AE- start date of treatment administration) +1; If patients without AE: Time at risk= (end of date at risk (date of study completion or date of discontinuation or last visit date available)-start date of treatment administration) +1.

    Time frame: From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanent Dose Reductions of Study Drug

    Percentage of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) leading to permanent dose reductions of study drug is reported.

    Time frame: From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.

  2. Percentage of Patients With AEs Causing Dose Interruption of Study Drug

    Percentage of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) causing dose interruption of study drug is reported.

    Time frame: From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.

  3. Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanently Discontinuation of Study Drug

    Percentage of patients with adverse events (AEs) leading to permanently discontinuation of study drug is reported. Percentages are rounded to one decimal places.

    Time frame: From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.

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Results

Posted Aug 22, 2024

Participant flow

This active surveillance study aimed to collect the safety data of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) patients who were treated with nintedanib in approved indication after the commercial availability of the drug in India (23rd January 2017).

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)Group II- Pirfenidone PatientsGroup III - Pirfenidone Patients
Started1443
Completed200
Not completed1243
Withdrew: Other than listed100
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up400
Withdrew: Patient refusal to continue taking trial medication200
Withdrew: Adverse event100
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject200
Withdrew: Change to other medication200
Withdrew: Patients were not followed as planned in the protocol043

Outcome measures

PrimaryIncidence Rate of All ADRs in Nintedanib Treated Patients

Incidence of all Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in nintedanib treated patients is reported. An adverse reaction is defined as at least a reasonable possibility of a causal relationship between a suspected medicinal product and an adverse event. Incidence rate was calculated using the number of patients with ADRs events per treatment divided by time at risk expressed as \[100 patient-years (pt-yrs)\]. Time at risk was calculated as below: If patients with AE: Time at risk= (start date of first AE- start date of treatment administration) +1; If patients without AE: Time at risk= (end of date at risk (date of study completion or date of discontinuation or last visit date available)-start date of treatment administration) +1.

Time frame:
From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.
Reported as:
Number · patients with ADR events/100 pt-years
Incidence Rate of All ADRs in Nintedanib Treated Patients
patients with ADR events/100 pt-yearsAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Incidence Rate of All ADRs in Nintedanib Treated Patients11.0 (0.28 to 61.46)
PrimaryIncidence Rate of All SAEs in Nintedanib Treated Patients

Incidence rate of all Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in nintedanib treated patients is reported. A SAE was defined as any adverse event which: * results in death, * is life-threatening, * requires in-patient hospitalization, or * prolongation of existing hospitalisation, * results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or * is a congenital anomaly/birth defect. Incidence rate was calculated using the number of patients with SAEs events per treatment divided by time at risk expressed as \[100 patient-years (pt-yrs)\]. Time at risk was calculated as below: If patients with AE: Time at risk= (start date of first AE- start date of treatment administration) +1; If patients without AE: Time at risk= (end of date at risk (date of study completion or date of discontinuation or last visit date available)-start date of treatment administration) +1.

Time frame:
From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.
Reported as:
Number · patients with SAEs events/100 pt-years
Incidence Rate of All SAEs in Nintedanib Treated Patients
patients with SAEs events/100 pt-yearsAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Incidence Rate of All SAEs in Nintedanib Treated Patients11.4 (0.29 to 63.65)
SecondaryPercentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanent Dose Reductions of Study Drug

Percentage of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) leading to permanent dose reductions of study drug is reported.

Time frame:
From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.
Reported as:
Number · percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanent Dose Reductions of Study Drug
percentage of patientsAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanent Dose Reductions of Study Drug0
SecondaryPercentage of Patients With AEs Causing Dose Interruption of Study Drug

Percentage of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) causing dose interruption of study drug is reported.

Time frame:
From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.
Reported as:
Number · percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With AEs Causing Dose Interruption of Study Drug
percentage of patientsAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Percentage of Patients With AEs Causing Dose Interruption of Study Drug0
SecondaryPercentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanently Discontinuation of Study Drug

Percentage of patients with adverse events (AEs) leading to permanently discontinuation of study drug is reported. Percentages are rounded to one decimal places.

Time frame:
From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.
Reported as:
Number · percentage of patients
Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanently Discontinuation of Study Drug
percentage of patientsAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Percentage of Patients With AEs Leading to Permanently Discontinuation of Study Drug7.1

Adverse events

Collected over From the day Nintedanib was initiated until 52 weeks, up to 52 weeks.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
All Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)0/14 (0%)1/14 (7.1%)7/14 (50%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
Interstitial lung diseaseRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/14
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventAll Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/14
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders2/14
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders1/14
Chest painGeneral disorders1/14
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/14
Throat irritationRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/14
Solar dermatitisSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/14
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders1/14
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders1/14

Baseline characteristics

Entered Set: Includes patients in screened set who met the eligibility criteria.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)All Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)Group II- Pirfenidone PatientsGroup III - Pirfenidone PatientsTotal
Mean64.7 ± 9.5965.3 ± 4.5768.0 ± 12.2965.3 ± 8.91
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)All Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)Group II- Pirfenidone PatientsGroup III - Pirfenidone PatientsTotal
Female6006
Male84315
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected(Participants)All Nintedanib Treated Patients (Group B + Group C)Group II- Pirfenidone PatientsGroup III - Pirfenidone PatientsTotal
Count of participants———0
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Study locations

8 sites
  • Asthma Bhawan
    Jaipur, 302039, India
  • CK Birla Hospitals, The Calcutta Medical Research Institute
    Kolkata, 700027, India
  • National Allergy Asthma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata
    Kolkatta, 700017, India
  • King George Medical University
    Lucknow, 226003, India
  • Midland Healthcare and Research Centre
    Lucknow, 226006, India
  • Bhatia Hospital
    Mumbai, 400007, India
  • P.D. Hinduja National Hospital
    Mumbai, 400016, India
  • Grant Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic
    Pune, 411001, India
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References and documents

Related links

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Aug 1, 2018
  • Statistical analysis plan · Mar 15, 2019

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — Clinical studies sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, phases I to IV, interventional and non-interventional, are in scope for sharing of the raw clinical study data and clinical study documents. Exceptions might apply, e.g. studies in products where Boehringer Ingelheim is not the license holder; studies regarding pharmaceutical formulations and associated analytical methods, and studies pertinent to pharmacokinetics using human biomaterials; studies conducted in a single center or targeting rare diseases (in case of low number of patients and therefore limitations with anonymization). For more details refer to: https://www.mystudywindow.com/msw/datatransparency

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 16, 2025, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03047031
Lead sponsor
Boehringer Ingelheim
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 8, 2017
Start date
Apr 5, 2017
Primary completion
Jul 21, 2022
Completion
Jul 21, 2022
Results posted
Aug 22, 2024
Last update
May 16, 2025

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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