An Open-Label Extension Study of Palovarotene Treatment in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)

NCT02279095 — Phase 2, Completed, 58 participants, Clementia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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A Phase 2, Open-Label Extension, Efficacy and Safety Study of a Retinoic Acid Receptor Gamma (RARγ) Specific Agonist (Palovarotene) in the Treatment of Preosseous Flare-ups in Subjects With Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)

RegistryNCT02279095
StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional; non randomized, single group, masking: none, treatment
Enrollment58 (Actual)
SponsorClementia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Industry)
ConditionsFibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
InterventionsPalovarotene dose level 1, Palovarotene dose level 2, Palovarotene dose level 3, Palovarotene dose level 4 (Drug)
Datesstart 2014-10-09, primary completion 2022-09-20, completion 2022-09-20, first posted 2014-10-30, last updated 2025-02-19
Locations8 sites in United States, Argentina, Australia, France, United Kingdom

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-Summary

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare, severely disabling disease characterized by heterotopic ossification (HO), i.e., abnormal bone formation, often associated with painful, recurrent episodes of soft tissue swelling (flare-ups). Lesions begin in early childhood and lead to progressive ankyloses of major joints with resultant loss of movement.

In this study, the ability of different palovarotene dosing regimens to prevent the formation of new HO will be evaluated in adult and pediatric participants with FOP.

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+Detailed description

The main objective of this Phase 2, multicenter, open-label study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of different palovarotene dosing regimens in participants with FOP. Efficacy will be assessed based on the ability of palovarotene to prevent the formation of new heterotopic ossification (HO) as assessed by low-dose whole body computed tomography (WBCT) scan, excluding head.

The study was divided into four parts: Part A (completed on July 2017), Part B (completed on October 2018), Part C (completed) and Part D (completed). Each part was associated with revised palovarotene treatment regimens.

In Part A, all pediatric and adult participants who successfully completed Study PVO-1A-201 were enrolled and followed for up to 36 months. Participants who had an eligible flare-up received 10 mg palovarotene daily for 14 days, followed by 5 mg palovarotene daily for 28 days (or weight-based equivalent).

In Part B, participants who successfully completed Study PVO-1A-201 (including any participant who participated in Part A of Study PVO-1A-202) as well as up to 20 new adult participants were followed for up to 24 months. The Adult Cohort included all participants with at least 90% skeletal maturity, regardless of age. The Pediatric Cohort included all participants with less than 90% skeletal maturity. Any Pediatric Cohort participant who achieved ≥90% skeletal maturity during Part B was considered for enrollment into the Adult Cohort at the discretion of the Investigator. Part B added a 5 mg palovarotene daily chronic treatment regimen administered between flare-ups for participants in the Adult Cohort for up to 24 months. Part B also increased the flare-up dosing to 20 mg palovarotene daily for 28 days, followed by 10 mg palovarotene daily for 56 days (or weight-adjusted equivalents in the Pediatric Cohort). Treatment could be extended if the flare-up was still ongoing.

In Part C, participants from Part B are being followed for up to an additional 48 months. There will be no new participants in Part C. All eligible participants, including skeletally immature participants, are receiving 5 mg palovarotene daily chronic treatment regimen (weight-adjusted doses for skeletally immature participants).

In Part D, annual post last dose of study treatment assessments for up to 2 years will be obtained in participants who were skeletally immature at the time of study treatment discontinuation in order to obtain longer-term safety data. No new participants will be enrolled into Part D.

Part C plus Part D duration will not exceed 48 months.

All participants will undergo all study procedures as specified in the respective schedule of assessments and for as long as they are not 100% skeletally mature.

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Palovarotene dose level 1 (completed)ExperimentalDrug: Palovarotene dose level 1Participants received 10 mg palovarotene for 14 days, followed by 5 mg palovarotene for 28 days (or weight-based equivalent) for eligible flare-ups (Part A).
Palovarotene dose level 2ExperimentalDrug: Palovarotene dose level 2Participants with at least 90% skeletal maturity received 5 mg palovarotene for up to 24 months and 20 mg palovarotene for 28 days, followed by 10 mg for 56 days for eligible flare-ups (Part B).
Palovarotene dose level 3ExperimentalDrug: Palovarotene dose level 3Participants with less than 90% skeletal maturity received weight-adjusted doses of 20 mg palovarotene for 28 days, followed by 10 mg for 56 days for eligible flare-ups (Part B).
Palovarotene dose level 4ExperimentalDrug: Palovarotene dose level 4All participants will receive 5 mg palovarotene for up to 48 months and 20 mg palovarotene for 28 days, followed by 10 mg for 56 days for eligible flare-ups (Part C). Skeletally immature participants will receive weight-adjusted doses.
  • Palovarotene dose level 1 (Drug): Palovarotene was taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day.
  • Palovarotene dose level 2 (Drug): Palovarotene will be taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day.
  • Palovarotene dose level 3 (Drug): Palovarotene will be taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day.
  • Palovarotene dose level 4 (Drug): Palovarotene will be taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Parts A and B: Percentage of Flare-ups With No New Heterotopic Ossification (HO) at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]: A responder was defined as a participant with no or minimal new HO at original flare-up site compared with baseline (pre-dose data from PVO-1A-201 study). Minimal new HO was defined as new HO with an HO score <=3 in both the anterior/posterior (AP) and lateral projections (or if 1 view is noninterpretable or non-evaluable, then remaining evaluable view was used). The HO score ranged from 0 to 6 where, 0 = no HO and 6 = single contiguous HO with longest dimension >2 diameters of reference normotopic bone in any projection. Highest HO score from 2 projections was used.
  • Parts B and C: Annualized Change in New HO Volume [From Baseline (Day 1) up to end of 2 year follow-up period, approximately a maximum of 96 months]: The annualized change in new HO volume was assessed by low-dose whole body computed tomography (WBCT) scan, excluding head. Results are presented for overall intent to treat (ITT) period.

Secondary outcomes

  • Parts A and B: Percentage of Participants Across the 7 HO Scores at Month 12 of Part A; and Weeks 6 and 12 for Part B [Part A: Baseline (pre-dose data from Study PVO-1A-201 for follow-up component and flare-up screening/Day 1 for flare-up component) and Month 12; Part B: Baseline (flare-up screening/baseline) and Weeks 6 and 12]: The HO score ranged from 0 to 6 where, 0 = no HO and 6 = single contiguous HO with longest dimension >2 diameters of the reference normotopic bone in any projection. Highest HO score from 2 projections was used.
  • Parts A and B: Volume of New Heterotopic Bone Formed at Month 12 [Month 12]: Plain radiographs were utilized in Part A of the study. The interpretation of radiographs was to have documented the absence or presence of new HO at the flare-up site compared with the baseline assessment, and the volume of new HO if present. Low-dose CT scans were utilized in Part B of the study. Low-dose, flare-up site-specific CT scan was used as the primary imaging assessment of HO for flare-ups and low-dose, WBCT scans were used as the primary imaging assessment for total body HO in those participants receiving chronic treatment.
  • Parts A and B: Number of Flare-ups With Significant Abnormalities in Cartilage, Bone, Angiogenesis, and Inflammation Biomarkers at Week 12 [Part A and B: At Week 12]: Blood and urine samples for cartilage, bone, angiogenesis, and inflammation biomarkers were evaluated during Part A and Part B of the study. Bone and cartilage biomarkers included: osteocalcin, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALP), procollagen type 1-N-terminal pro-peptide (PINP), cartilage-derived (CD) retinoic acid protein, procollagen type 1-C-terminal pro-peptide (PICP), and C-terminal telopeptide. Angiogenesis included urinary basic fibroblast growth factor. Inflammation included erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, Interleukin(IL)-6, IL-1 beta, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, creatine phosphokinase, and lactate dehydrogenase. Based on emerging data from studies PVO-1A-001, PVO-1A-201, and Parts A and B of PVO-1A-202, biomarkers were removed from the evaluation during Part C.
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Active Range of Motion (ROM) at Flare-up Site at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]: Active ROM was assessed by goniometer in Parts A and B of the study. Measurements were performed by trained and qualified study personnel (eg, physiotherapist) in order to standardize the performance of procedures and minimize variability. Flare-ups at the primary joint was expressed as percent of normal arc of motion. Based on the change in the schedule for flare-up based assessments. Baseline was defined as pre-dose data from Study PVO-1A-201 for follow-up component and flare-up screening/Day 1 for flare-up component for Part A and flare-up screening/baseline for Part B.
  • Part B: Change From Baseline in ROM at Week 12 [Baseline and Week 12]: The ROM was assessed by the Investigator using Cumulative Analogue Joint Involvement Scale (CAJIS) for participants in Part B. It includes 12 joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle on both the right and left sides), and 3 body regions (jaw, cervical spine \[neck\], and thoracic/lumbar spine). Each joint/region was assessed as: 0=uninvolved; 1=partially involved; and 2=completely ankylosed. The total score range is 0 (no involvement) to 30 (maximally involved). Baseline was flare-up screening.
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in ROM at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 [Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48]: The ROM was assessed by the Investigator using CAJIS for participants in Part C. It includes 12 joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle on both the right and left sides), and 3 body regions (jaw, cervical spine \[neck\], and thoracic/lumbar spine). Each joint/region was assessed as: 0=uninvolved; 1=partially involved; and 2=completely ankylosed. The total score range is 0 (no involvement) to 30 (maximally involved). Baseline was chronic Day 1.
  • Part B: Participant and Investigator Global Assessment of Movement at Week 12 [Week 12]: Participants/Investigators assessed how the flare-up was affecting movement (better, same, slightly worse, moderately worse, or severely worse movement) compared with baseline. Based on the change in the schedule for flare-up based assessments. PA = Participant assessment and IA = Investigator assessment.
  • Part A: Change From Baseline in Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain and Swelling or Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 [Baseline and Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12]: The NRSs for pain and swelling were used in Part A of the study to evaluate the effect of palovarotene on pain and swelling at the flare-up site. Flare-up pain was rated on a scale ranging from 0 (no pain or swelling) to 10 (worst pain or swelling ever experienced). For children less than 8 years old, pain was rated using the FPS-R, which ranging from 0 to 10 in 2-point increments where 0 = no pain and 10 = very much pain. Flare-up swelling was rated on a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 = no swelling and 10 = worst swelling ever experienced. Higher scores indicate worst quality of life for all scales. Baseline was predose data from PVO-1A-201 study/flare-up screening/Day 1.
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Physical Function at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 of Part A; and Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of Part B [Part A: Baseline and Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12; and Part B: Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, and 12]: The effect of palovarotene on physical function was determined using Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva-Physical Function Questionnaire (FOP-PFQ). The questionnaire consisted of 28 items ranging from 1 (not able to do) to 5 (with no trouble; without help or assistive device). Total score range from 28 to 140. Lower scores denoted more difficulty, with items categorized into upper extremity and mobility sections.
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in Physical Function at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 [Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48]: The effect of palovarotene on physical function was determined using FOP-PFQ. The questionnaire consisted of 28 items ranging from 1 (not able to do) to 5 (with no trouble; without help or assistive device). Total score range from 28 to 140. Lower scores denoted more difficulty, with items categorized into upper extremity and mobility sections.
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Physical and Mental Health at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 of Part A; and Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of Part B [Part A: Baseline and Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12; and Part B: Baseline and Weeks 4, 8, and 12]: The patient reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) global health scale was administered to evaluate the effect of palovarotene on physical and mental health in participants ≥15 years of age and mental health in participants <15 years of age, age-appropriate forms of the PROMIS global health scales were administered. A T-score of 50 is normal and increments of 10 are +/- standard deviation away from the norm. A T-score <50 indicates worse health, while a T-score >50 indicates better health. Higher values (positive changes) indicate better health. AFPH = Adult Form, Physical Health; AFMH = Adult Form, Mental Health; PFH = Paediatric Form, Health.
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in Physical and Mental Health at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 [Baseline and Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48]: The PROMIS global health scale was administered to evaluate the effect of palovarotene on physical and mental health in participants ≥15 years of age and mental health in participants <15 years of age, age-appropriate forms of the PROMIS global health scales were administered. A T-score of 50 is normal and increments of 10 are +/- standard deviation away from the norm. A T-score <50 indicates worse health, while a T-score >50 indicates better health. Higher values (positive changes) indicate better health. AFPH = Adult Form, Physical Health; AFMH = Adult Form, Mental Health; PFH = Paediatric Form, Health.
  • Parts A and B: Number of Any Assistive Devices and Adaptations by FOP Participants at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B [Part A: Weeks 6 and 12; and Part B: Week 12]: The FOP assistive devices and adaptations questionnaire was used in Part A and Part B of the study. Assistive devices and adaptations were grouped into the following categories: mobility aids, care attendants, eating tools, personal care tools/aids, bathroom aids and devices, bedroom aids and devices, home adaptations, work environment adaptations, technology adaptations, sports and recreation adaptations, school, and medical therapies for daily living. When a flare-up did not use an assistive device or adaptation or considered the assistive device or adaptation not applicable, 0 was imputed for analysis.
  • Part A: Percentage of Responders at Week 12 [Week 12]: A responder was defined as a participant with no or minimal new HO at original flare-up site compared with baseline (flare-up screening/Day 1). Minimal new HO was defined as new HO with an HO score <=3 in both the AP and lateral projections (or if 1 view is non-interpretable or non-evaluable, then remaining evaluable view was used). The HO score ranged from 0 to 6 where, 0 = no HO and 6 = single contiguous HO with longest dimension >2 diameters of the reference normotopic bone in any projection. Highest HO score from 2 projections was used. Results from the Primary Read reviews are presented.
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Amount of Bone Formation Biomarker at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B [Part A: Baseline and Weeks 6 and 12; and Part B: Baseline and Week 12]: The bone formation was measured by PINP biomarker. Baseline was defined as flare-up screening/Day 1.
  • Parts A and B: Number of Flare-ups With Soft Tissue Swelling and/or Cartilage Formation at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B [Part A: Baseline and Weeks 6 and 12; and Part B: Baseline and Week 12]: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was utilized as an imaging modality to evaluate for the presence of soft tissue swelling/edema and cartilage formation for participants who received flare-up based treatment. Ultrasound (US) was utilized to evaluate for the presence of soft tissue swelling in participants unable to undergo MRI. Both MRI and US were interpreted centrally. When US was used, cartilage formation was not assessed.
  • Parts A and B: Duration of Active Symptomatic Flare-up [Part A: From Baseline up to 36 months; and Part B: From Baseline up to 24 months]: The number of days of active symptomatic flare-up was the number of days the participant reported the presence of symptoms in the diary.
  • Part B: Change From Baseline in Whole Body Burden of HO at Months 12 and 24 [Baseline and Months 12 and 24]: Whole body burden of HO was assessed by low-dose WBCT scan, excluding head. Baseline was Part B Screening.
  • Part B: Mean Percentage of Flare-ups Per Participant-Month Overall [From Baseline (Day 1) up to end of 2 year follow-up period, approximately a maximum of 96 months]: Flare-ups were counted using the number of participant/Investigator-reported flare-ups. Percentage was calculated by dividing the total number of flare-ups by the total participant months of follow-up. Results are presented for overall ITT period.
  • Part C: Mean Percentage of Flare-ups Per Participant-Month Overall [From Baseline (Day 1) up to end of 2 year follow-up period, approximately a maximum of 96 months]: Flare-ups were counted using the number of participant/Investigator-reported flare-ups. Percentage was calculated by dividing the total number of flare-ups by the total participant months of follow-up. Results are presented for overall ITT period.
  • Part C: Percentage of Participants With New HO at Months 12, 24, 36, 60, and 72 (Last Visit) [Months 12, 24, 36, 60, and 72 (last visit)]: New HO was defined as total WBCT new HO volume >0. Results for Month 72 are presented for overall ITT period.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 6 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Completion of Study PVO-1A-202/Part B.
* Written, signed, and dated informed consent and, for participants who are minors, age-appropriate participant assent (performed according to local regulations).
* Accessible for treatment with palovarotene and follow-up (able and willing to travel to a site for the initial and all follow-up clinic visits).
* Able to undergo low-dose, WBCT scan, excluding head.
* Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative blood or urine pregnancy test (with sensitivity of at least 50 mIU/mL) prior to administration of palovarotene.
* Male and FOCBP participants must agree to remain abstinent from heterosexual sex during treatment and for 1 month after treatment or, if sexually active, to use two effective methods of birth control during and for 1 month after treatment. Additionally, sexually active females of childbearing potential (FOCBP) participants must already be using two effective methods of birth control 1 month before treatment is to start. Specific risk of the use of retinoids during pregnancy, and the agreement to remain abstinent or use two effective methods of birth control will be clearly defined in the informed consent and the participant or legally authorized representatives.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any reason that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would lead to the inability of the participant and/or family to comply with the protocol.
* Amylase or lipase >2x above the upper limit of normal or with a history of pancreatitis.
* Elevated aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase >2.5x the upper limit of normal.
* Fasting triglycerides >400 mg/dL with or without therapy.
* Currently using vitamin A or beta carotene, multivitamins containing vitamin A or beta carotene, herbal preparations containing vitamin A or beta carotene, or fish oil, and unable or unwilling to discontinue use of these products during palovarotene treatment.
* Participants experiencing suicidal ideation (type 4 or 5) or any suicidal behavior within the past month as defined by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).

+Posted results

Participant flow

MilestoneAll Participants
Started58
Entered part a40
Completed part a13
Entered part b54
Completed part b16
Entered part c48
Completed part c29
Entered part d2
Completed39
Not completed19

Outcome results

  • Parts A and B: Percentage of Flare-ups With No New Heterotopic Ossification (HO) at Week 12 (Primary), Number, percentage of flare-ups: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 64.3; Part B: Flare-up Combined 72.5
  • Parts B and C: Annualized Change in New HO Volume (Primary), Mean, cubic millimeter (mm^3)/year: Part B: Palovarotene - All Treated Flare-ups -3464.0 +/- 5081.50; Part B: Untreated/Undertreated Flare-ups 29522.8 +/- 89408.15; Part B: No Flare-ups 25041.1 +/- 58529.79; Part B: All Treated and No Flare-ups Combined 16270.3 +/- 49777.40; Part C: Palovarotene - All Treated Flare-ups -10343.4 +/- 18007.89; Part C: Untreated/Undertreated Flare-ups 52291.4 +/- 86019.62; Part C: No Flare-ups 30530.9 +/- 51800.47; Part C: All Treated and No Flare-ups Combined 8731.3 +/- 41924.30
  • Parts A and B: Percentage of Participants Across the 7 HO Scores at Month 12 of Part A; and Weeks 6 and 12 for Part B (Secondary)
  • Parts A and B: Volume of New Heterotopic Bone Formed at Month 12 (Secondary), Mean, mm^3: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 2310 +/- 4739; Part B: Flare-up Combined 4818 +/- 17349
  • Parts A and B: Number of Flare-ups With Significant Abnormalities in Cartilage, Bone, Angiogenesis, and Inflammation Biomarkers at Week 12 (Secondary), Number, number of flare-ups: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 10; Part B: Flare-up Combined 6
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Active Range of Motion (ROM) at Flare-up Site at Week 12 (Secondary), Mean, percent of normal total arc of motion: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up -6.16 +/- 14.362; Part B: Flare-up Combined -0.49 +/- 18.096
  • Part B: Change From Baseline in ROM at Week 12 (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part B: Flare-up Combined 0.3 +/- 1.80
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in ROM at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part C: Palovarotene - All Treated Flare-ups 0.2 +/- 1.58
  • Part B: Participant and Investigator Global Assessment of Movement at Week 12 (Secondary), Number, number of flare-ups: Part B: Flare-up Combined 5
  • Part A: Change From Baseline in Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain and Swelling or Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up -1.4 +/- 2.22
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Physical Function at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 of Part A; and Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of Part B (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up -0.97 +/- 4.939; Part B: Flare-up Combined
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in Physical Function at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part C: Palovarotene - All Treated Flare-ups 1.8 +/- 6.36
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Physical and Mental Health at Weeks 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 of Part A; and Weeks 4, 8, and 12 of Part B (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 3.26 +/- 4.819; Part B: Flare-up Combined
  • Part C: Change From Baseline in Physical and Mental Health at Months 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, and 48 (Secondary), Mean, units on a scale: Part C: Palovarotene - All Treated Flare-ups -0.2 +/- 5.59
  • Parts A and B: Number of Any Assistive Devices and Adaptations by FOP Participants at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B (Secondary), Mean, devices adaptations: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 12.9 +/- 11.52; Part B: Flare-up Combined
  • Part A: Percentage of Responders at Week 12 (Secondary), Number, percentage of participants: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 64.3
  • Parts A and B: Change From Baseline in Amount of Bone Formation Biomarker at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B (Secondary), Mean, microgram per liter: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 38.755 +/- 50.547; Part B: Flare-up Combined
  • Parts A and B: Number of Flare-ups With Soft Tissue Swelling and/or Cartilage Formation at Weeks 6 and 12 of Part A; and Week 12 of Part B (Secondary), Number, flare-up: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 7; Part B: Flare-up Combined
  • Parts A and B: Duration of Active Symptomatic Flare-up (Secondary), Mean, day: Part A: Palovarotene 10/5 mg - Flare-up 27.1 +/- 29.9; Part B: Flare-up Combined 39.5 +/- 36.1
  • Part B: Change From Baseline in Whole Body Burden of HO at Months 12 and 24 (Secondary), Mean, mm^3: Part B: Whole Body Computed Tomography (WBCT) Population 28386 +/- 89918
  • 3 more outcome measures not shown.

Adverse events

Time frame: Treatment-emergent adverse events were recorded from the time informed consent was signed through end of the study (a maximum of 96 months).

ArmDeathsSerious adverse eventsOther adverse events
Part A0/20 (0.0%)2/20 (10.0%)20/20 (100.0%)
Part B0/52 (0.0%)9/52 (17.3%)52/52 (100.0%)
Part C0/46 (0.0%)25/46 (54.3%)46/46 (100.0%)
Part D0/1 (0.0%)0/1 (0.0%)0/1 (0.0%)

Serious adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemPart APart BPart CPart D
Adrenal insufficiencyEndocrine disorders0/200/521/460/1
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders0/201/520/460/1
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
DysphagiaGastrointestinal disorders0/201/520/460/1
GastritisGastrointestinal disorders0/201/520/460/1
HaematemesisGastrointestinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Oesophageal stenosisGastrointestinal disorders0/201/521/460/1
Small intestinal obstructionGastrointestinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Tooth impactedGastrointestinal disorders0/200/522/460/1
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Condition aggravatedGeneral disorders1/202/522/460/1
Local swellingGeneral disorders0/200/522/460/1
Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders0/200/521/460/1
BronchitisInfections and infestations0/201/521/460/1
CellulitisInfections and infestations0/200/522/460/1
Corona virus infectionInfections and infestations0/200/526/460/1
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations0/200/521/460/1
InfluenzaInfections and infestations0/201/520/460/1
OsteomyelitisInfections and infestations0/200/521/460/1
Parainfluenzae virus infectionInfections and infestations0/201/520/460/1
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/201/524/460/1
Pneumonia bacterialInfections and infestations0/200/521/460/1
Staphylococcal sepsisInfections and infestations0/200/522/460/1
Ankle fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/201/520/460/1
Exposure to communicable diseaseInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/200/524/460/1
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/200/521/460/1
Femur fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/201/521/460/1
FractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/201/520/460/1
Hip fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/200/521/460/1
Humerus fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/201/520/460/1
Post-traumatic painInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/200/521/460/1
Skull fractureInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/200/521/460/1
Subdural haemorrhageInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/200/521/460/1
Coronavirus test positiveInvestigations0/200/525/460/1
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/201/521/460/1
Epiphyses premature fusionMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/200/521/460/1
Extraskeletal ossificationMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/201/520/460/1
Muscle tightnessMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/201/520/460/1
Pain in extremityMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders0/200/523/460/1
ConvulsionNervous system disorders0/200/521/460/1
EpilepsyNervous system disorders0/200/521/460/1
Grand mal convulsionNervous system disorders0/201/520/460/1
MyoclonusNervous system disorders1/201/520/460/1
SyncopeNervous system disorders0/200/521/460/1
Drug dependencePsychiatric disorders1/200/520/460/1
HaematuriaRenal and urinary disorders0/201/520/460/1
NephrolithiasisRenal and urinary disorders0/200/522/460/1
Urinary retentionRenal and urinary disorders0/200/521/460/1
AspirationRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/201/520/460/1
AsthmaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
HypercapniaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
HypoxiaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Pneumonia aspirationRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Respiratory distressRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/200/521/460/1
Respiratory failureRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/201/520/460/1
Decubitus ulcerSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/200/521/460/1
ErythemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/200/521/460/1
Tooth extractionSurgical and medical procedures0/200/521/460/1

Other adverse events by term

TermOrgan systemPart APart BPart CPart D
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/200/520/460/1
TachycardiaCardiac disorders0/206/523/460/1
Ear congestionEar and labyrinth disorders0/203/523/460/1
Ear painEar and labyrinth disorders0/204/523/460/1
Dry eyeEye disorders4/2012/5212/460/1
Eye irritationEye disorders0/200/523/460/1
Eyelid skin drynessEye disorders0/204/520/460/1
Ocular hyperaemiaEye disorders0/203/523/460/1
Vision blurredEye disorders0/200/523/460/1
Abdominal discomfortGastrointestinal disorders0/200/524/460/1
Abdominal distensionGastrointestinal disorders0/200/527/460/1
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders4/204/5212/460/1
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders0/205/525/460/1
Chapped lipsGastrointestinal disorders2/207/524/460/1
CheilitisGastrointestinal disorders0/206/523/460/1
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders2/204/528/460/1
Dental cariesGastrointestinal disorders0/203/523/460/1
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders0/2014/528/460/1
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders0/206/528/460/1
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders0/203/523/460/1
DysphagiaGastrointestinal disorders0/204/520/460/1
Gastrooesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders0/200/529/460/1
HaematocheziaGastrointestinal disorders0/204/520/460/1
Lip dryGastrointestinal disorders13/2032/5226/460/1
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders2/2015/5210/460/1
ToothacheGastrointestinal disorders0/204/527/460/1
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders3/2018/5214/460/1
AstheniaGeneral disorders0/203/520/460/1
ChillsGeneral disorders0/203/520/460/1
Condition aggravatedGeneral disorders9/2029/526/460/1
FatigueGeneral disorders0/207/525/460/1
Feeling coldGeneral disorders0/203/520/460/1
Gait disturbanceGeneral disorders0/200/523/460/1
Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders0/204/520/460/1
Local swellingGeneral disorders3/2016/5216/460/1
Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders0/203/520/460/1
PyrexiaGeneral disorders2/2012/5210/460/1
Vessel puncture site bruiseGeneral disorders0/206/520/460/1
CellulitisInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
ConjunctivitisInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
Ear infectionInfections and infestations0/206/527/460/1
FolliculitisInfections and infestations0/200/523/460/1
Fungal skin infectionInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations0/203/524/460/1
HordeolumInfections and infestations0/200/523/460/1
ImpetigoInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
InfluenzaInfections and infestations0/200/523/460/1
Lower respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations0/200/523/460/1
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations0/2014/5214/460/1
OnychomycosisInfections and infestations0/204/526/460/1
Oral herpesInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
ParonychiaInfections and infestations0/204/525/460/1
PharyngitisInfections and infestations5/200/520/460/1
PneumoniaInfections and infestations0/203/524/460/1
SinusitisInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
Skin infectionInfections and infestations0/203/523/460/1
Subcutaneous abscessInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations7/2011/5211/460/1
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations0/204/525/460/1
Vulvovaginal mycotic infectionInfections and infestations0/203/520/460/1

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Limitations and caveats: On 04-Dec-2019, participants <14 years were required to interrupt treatment due to partial clinical hold placed on palovarotene clinical development program by the FDA. On 24-Jan-2020, treatment was temporarily halted in participants 14 years and older in palovarotene FOP trials when futility boundary was crossed at an interim analysis in PVO-1A-301 study. After post-hoc analyses, dosing was re-initiated only in participants 14 years and above who were able and willing to re-start treatment.

+Locations (8)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
University of California San Francisco, Division of Endocrinology and MetabolismSan Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States
Mayo Clinic, Department of MedicineRochester, MinnesotaUnited States
University of Pennsylvania, Center for FOP & Related Bone DisordersPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Department of PediatricsBuenos AiresArgentina
Royal North Shore HospitalSaint Leonards, New South WalesAustralia
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI)Woolloongabba, QueenslandAustralia
Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Department of GeneticsParisFrance
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley HillStanmore, MiddlesexUnited Kingdom

+Publications

  • Shimono K, Tung WE, Macolino C, Chi AH, Didizian JH, Mundy C, Chandraratna RA, Mishina Y, Enomoto-Iwamoto M, Pacifici M, Iwamoto M. Potent inhibition of heterotopic ossification by nuclear retinoic acid receptor-gamma agonists. Nat Med. 2011 Apr;17(4):454-60. doi: 10.1038/nm.2334. Epub 2011 Apr 3. PMID 21460849
  • Results publication: Pignolo RJ, Hsiao EC, Al Mukaddam M, Baujat G, Berglund SK, Cheung AM, De Cunto C, Delai P, Haga N, Kannu P, Mancilla EE, Marino R, Shih F, Strahs A, Kaplan FS. Palovarotene impact on fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP): data from month 48 of the phase III MOVE trial. JBMR Plus. 2026 Aug 29;10(10):ziag141. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziag141. eCollection 2026 Oct. PMID 42770123
  • Results publication: Pignolo RJ, Al Mukaddam M, Baujat G, Brown MA, De Cunto C, Hsiao EC, Keen R, Le Quan Sang KH, Grogan DR, Marino R, Strahs AR, Kaplan FS. Study methodology and insights from the palovarotene clinical development program in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2023 Nov 13;23(1):269. doi: 10.1186/s12874-023-02080-7. PMID 37957586
  • Results publication: Pignolo RJ, Kimel M, Whalen J, Kawata AK, Artyomenko A, Kaplan FS. The Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Physical Function Questionnaire (FOP-PFQ): A patient-reported, disease-specific measure. Bone. 2023 Mar;168:116642. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2022.116642. Epub 2022 Dec 13. PMID 36526263

+Study documents

+Investigators

  • Ipsen Medical Director, Study director, Ipsen

+Funding

NIH grants: 2014