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Eltrombopag

Phase 4FDA approved 2008

Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic | Small molecule | Hematology |Novartis AG|Trials Updated: Sep 22, 2026

Eltrombopag development status

FDA approval Nov 20, 2008 as Promacta
Approval holderNovartis
ApplicationNDA022291
Highest phase Phase 4 run by GlaxoSmithKline (NCT01055600)
Phase scored for NVSPhase 3
Registered trials 64 across 16 sponsors since Aug 2006

Label indication PROMACTA is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated: for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in adult and pediatric patients 1 year and older with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to corticosteroids, immunoglobulins, or splenectomy. FDA label

Eltrombopag target and mechanism

Molecular targetMPL
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Eltrombopag Tablets, Arm Eltrombopag, ETB115, EPAG, SB-497115-GR, Promacta, thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA), avatrombopag

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Trial Design

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Total Trials17
Total Enrollment1,016

FDA Designations

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Eltrombopag clinical trials

Eltrombopag · 17 trials · 17 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 2 15
NCT02201290A Long-term Safety Study of Eltrombopag in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic
COMPLETED9 Analytics
NCT01762761Eltrombopag Phase III Study In Chinese Chronic ITP PatientsPurpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic and Hepatitis C
COMPLETED155 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Long-term Safety Study of Eltrombopag in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, IdiopathicUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Eltrombopag Phase III Study In Chinese Chronic ITP Patients
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic and Hepatitis CUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Adverse Events
Up to week 4 follow up period

Frequency of all adverse events (including Ophthalmic events) categorized using CTCAE toxicity grades and clinical laboratory test \[ Time Frame: Up to Week 4 Follow-up period \] Clinical laboratory assessments and frequency of all adverse events, categorized using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) toxicity grades will present safety and tolerability endpoints Serious Adverse Events are below. See All Adverse Events in the following section for specifics No statistical analysis was planned for this primary outcome

Number of Participants (Responders) Achieving a Platelet Count >=50×10^9/L After the First 6 Weeks of Stage 1
From the start of study treatment (Day 1) up to the end of Week 6 of Stage 1

The number of participants (responders) with platelet count \>=50x10\^9/L after 6 weeks of Stage 1 were compared between treatments using a logistic regression model adjusted for use of primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) medication at Baseline (yes/no), splenectomy (yes/no), Baseline platelet count \<=15×10\^9/L (yes/no) and treatment. Complete blood count including platelet count was done at Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5 and Week 6. Primary Analysis Data Set: a participant who withdrawals from Stage 1 or is emergently unblinded was classified as a negative response from the time of withdrawal or unblinding date and for all subsequent visits. In the event of a participant dying, information for all subsequent assessments would be considered missing. All intermittent missing data (apart from withdrawals) will be treated as missing.

Overal survival rate
12 months after beginning treatment

overall survival rate at month 12 (year 1) between the two arms, with or without 200 mg of Eltrombopag daily after induction chemotherapy.

Percentage of participants who achieve platelet transfusion independence at Week 24
Week 24

Platelet transfusion independence is defined as the absence of platelet transfusion for at least 8 weeks. Platelet count should be higher than the baseline count.

Complete Response (CR) Rate at Week 26
Week 26 (6 months after starting study treatment)

Complete response rate was defined as percentage of patients achieving complete response (CR). Complete response was defined as subjects meeting all the three criteria on two consecutive serial blood count measurements at least one week apart but not more than four weeks apart: * Absolute neutrophil count \> 1.0 ×10\^9/L * Platelet count \> 100 ×10\^9/L * Hemoglobin \> 100 g/L The participants who discontinued from the trial before Week 26 and those that received blood products prior to response assessment (7 days prior for platelet transfusions, 14 days for RBC transfusion and 21 days for growth factors) were treated as non-responders.

Percentage of Patients With Sustained Response Off Treatment at 52 Weeks
Study treatment discontinuation until week 52

Sustained response off treatment at 52 weeks is defined as maintenance of platelet count ≥ 30 × 10\^9/L after treatment discontinuation until Week 52 in the absence of bleeding events ≥ Grade II or use of any rescue medication at all visits until Week 52. Bleeding events ≥ Grade II are assessed by the modified World Health Organization (WHO) Bleeding Scale; Bleeding is graded based on a 1-4 scale (1=minor bleeding to 4=severe bleeding). Characteristics of bleeding events ≥ Grade II include: epistaxis ≥30 minutes, large purpura, joint bleeding, melanotic stool, hematemesis, gross hematuria, abnormal vaginal bleeding, hemoptysis, Visible blood in body cavity fluid, retinal bleeding, bleeding at invasive sites, bleeding requiring transfusion, bleeding associated with moderate or severe hemodynamic instability, fatal bleeding, CNS bleeding.

Hematologic Response Rate at 6 Months (Week 26) by Investigator
6 months (Week 26)

Hematologic response rate: percentage of subjects who met any of the International Working Group criteria: Platelet count: If platelet transfusion independent at baseline (BL): Transfusion independent and increase from BL by 20×10\^9/L or more; If platelet transfusion dependent at BL: No platelet transfusion requirement for 8 weeks; Hemoglobin: If red blood cells (RBC) transfusion independent at BL: transfusion independent and increase from BL by 15 g/L or more; If RBC transfusion dependent at BL: A decrease of at least 4 units in RBC transfusions in the post-treatment 8-week period (1 unit = RBC derived from 200 mL blood) or no RBC transfusion requirement for 8 weeks; Neutrophil count: In the absence of granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) taken within 21 days preceding the blood sample collection: Increase from BL by 0.5×10\^9/L or more, or (if \< 0.5×10\^9/L at BL) increase by 100% or more. Patients who discontinued from the trial before week 26 were treated as non-responders.

Percentage of Participants With Sustained Response Off Treatment (SRoT) by 12 Months
Month 12

Sustained response off treatment (SRoT) was defined as: reaching platelet count \>= 100×10\^9/L (complete response \[CR\]) and then maintaining platelet counts around 100×10\^9/L for 2 months (no counts below 70×10\^9/L), AND then tapering off the drug until treatment discontinuation while maintaining platelet count \>= 30×10\^9/L in the absence of bleeding (no bleeding AEs) or use of any rescue therapy until month 12.

Proportion of Drug Responders
6 months (+/- 14 day window)

Defined as one or more of the following: Peripheral Blood Response: * Platelet count increases of at least 20,000/uL above baseline or stable platelet counts with transfusion independence for those participants that were transfusion dependent prior to treatment for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks prior to response assessment; * An increase in hemoglobin by \> 1.5g/dL or a reduction in the units of PRBC transfusions by at least 50% during the eight consecutive weeks prior to response assessment - compared with the pretreatment transfusion number in the previous 8 weeks; * At least a 100% increase in ANC in participants with a pretreatment absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of \<0.5 x 10\^9/L, or an ANC increase \>0.5 x 10\^9/L Bone Marrow Response: * \>= 2-fold increase in normal marrow CD34+ cells by CD34 immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry, and/or * \>= 2-fold increase in normal marrow cellularity as measured by standard stains (H\&E) of bone marrow biopsy/aspirate sections.

Toxicity Profile: Number of Participants With Eltrombopag-Related Adverse Events During the First 6 Months, Overall and by Event Term and Maximum CTCAE Grade
Up to 6 months (+/- 14 day window)

The table reports the number of participants with at least one related adverse event overall and, for each event term, the number by maximum grade (Grade 1-2 or Grade 3 or higher). Each participant was counted once in the overall row and once per event term at the highest grade experienced; event-term categories are not mutually exclusive. Adverse events were assessed by the investigator as possibly, probably, or definitely related to eltrombopag, and were graded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0: Grade 1 (mild), Grade 2 (moderate), Grade 3 (severe or medically significant), Grade 4 (life-threatening), and Grade 5 (death related to adverse event).

Eltrombopag PK Parameters: AUCtau, AUClast
at least 11 weeks after dose initiation or later when patients are taking the highest dose, up to Week 78

AUC tau: Area under the curve calculated to the end of the dosing interval ( tau) (mass\*time/volume) AUC last: Area under the curve calculated to the last quantifiable concentration point (Tlast) (mass\*time/volume)

Eltrombopag PK Parameter: Cmax
at least 11 weeks after dose initiation or later when patients are taking the highest dose, up to Week 78

Cmax is the observed maximum plasma concentration following administration (mass/volume)

Eltrombopag PK Parameter: Ctrough at the Highest Dose Level
at least 11 weeks after dose initiation or later when patients are taking the highest dose, up to Week 78

Ctrough is the pre-dose plasma concentration (mass/volume).

Overall Hematologic Response Rate by 6 Months
Up to 6 months

Overall hematologic response rate by 6 months was defined as the percentage of participants with complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) any time on or before 6 months. PR was defined as any two of the following parameters at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusion within 7 days of platelet measurement: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>500/μL * Platelet count \>20 000/μL * Reticulocyte count \>60 000/μL CR was defined as all three parameters meet the following criteria at two consecutive measurements at least 7 days apart and no platelet transfusions within 7 days of platelet measurement and no red blood cell transfusion with 14 days of the hemoglobin measurements: * ANC \> 1 000/μL * Platelet count \>100 000/μL * Hemoglobin \>10 g/L

ORR at 6 Months: Overall Response Rate (ORR) Defined as the Number of Participants Who Met the Criteria of Either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) at Week 26
Week 26

ORR will be calculated after 6 months of eltrombopag administration by measuring platelet, reticulocyte, neutrophil and transfusion independence. ORR includes Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR) Rate.

Hematological Response at Week 26
D183 (Week 26)

Hematologic response rate at 6 months (at WeeK 26) after the start of study treatment was defined as the percentage of subjects who met any of the response criteria (Platelet count, Hemoglobin level, Neutrophil count). 1 ) Platelet count: an increase from baseline by 20,000/μL or more (In the absence of platelet transfusion), or no platelet transfusion requirements for 8 weeks; 2) Hemoglobin: When the baseline hemoglobin level is \<9 g/dL: Without RBC transfusion at baseline, an increase from baseline by 1.5 g/dL or more; With RBC transfusion at baseline, a decrease of at least 4 units in RBC transfusions in the post-treatment 8-week period compared to the pre-treatment 8-week period (1 unit = RBC derived from 200 mL blood); 3) Neutrophil count: an increase from baseline by 500/μL or more (in the absence of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)), or (if \< 500/μL at baseline) an increase by 100 % or more. Only descriptive analysis done.

Number of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AE) and Any Serious Adverse Events (SAE) as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability.
From the time the first dose of study treatment was administered until 30 days following discontinuation of investigational product regardless of initiation of a new cancer therapy or transfer to hospice

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant or clinical investigation 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 defined as 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, is a congenital anomaly/birth defect, is an important medical event that jeopardizes the participant or may require medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the other outcomes listed in the above definition, or is associated with liver injury and impaired liver function.

Change From Baseline in the Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF).
Baseline and Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

LVEF is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving heart each time it contracts. LVEF was assessed by an echocardiogram (ECHO) or Multiple Gated Acquisition scan (MUGA). Baseline was defined as the most recent, non-missing value prior to or on the first study treatment dose date. Change from Baseline was calculated as the Day 42 value minus the Baseline value.

Number of Participants With Worst-case Grade Changes From Baseline in the Hematology Parameters
Baseline and up to Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The number of participants with a maximum post-baseline grade increase of Grade 3 (G3) or Grade 4 (G4) from their baseline grade are presented. Hematology parameters included only lab tests that are gradable by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v4.0.

Number of Participants With Worst-case Grade Changes From Baseline in the Clinical Chemistry Parameters
Baseline and up to Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The number of participants with a maximum post-baseline grade increase of Grade 3 or Grade 4 from their baseline grade are presented. Clinical Clinical Chemistry parameters included only lab tests that are gradable by CTCAE v4.0.

Number of Participants With Liver Events.
8 weeks

The number of participants with liver enzyme (ALT, AST, ALP, Total bilirubin) abnormalities while receiving study treatment in each arm are presented.

Number of Participants With Worst-case Changes From Baseline in Electrocardiogram (ECG) Values
Baseline and Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The number of participants with worst case post-baseline changes (normal, abnormal - not clinically significant \[NCS\], abnormal - clinically significant \[NS\]) in ECG QT prolonged values are presented. The protocol does not define the criteria for normal, abnormal-NCS and abnormal CS ECG. The outcome was based solely on the investigator interpretation of ECG tracings.

Number of Participants With Worst-case Changes From Baseline in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
Baseline and Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The number of participants with worst case post-baseline changes (improved, no change, deteriorated) are presented.

Worst-case Change From Baseline in Pulse Rate Values
Baseline and up to Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The worst-case post Baseline high and low changes in pulse rate values from Baseline are presented. Baseline was defined as the most recent, non-missing value prior to or on the first study treatment dose date. Post Baseline is defined as the highest and lowest non-missing post Baseline value respectively. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post Baseline value minus the Baseline value.

Worst-case Post Baseline Change in Blood Pressure Values From Baseline
Baseline and up to Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The worst-case post Baseline high changes in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) values from Baseline are presented. Baseline was defined as the most recent, non-missing value prior to or on the first study treatment dose date. Change from Baseline was calculated as the visit value minus the Baseline value.

Worst-case Post Baseline Change in Temperature Values From Baseline
Baseline and up to Day 42 of the latest chemotherapy cycle (Up to 8 weeks)

The worst-case post Baseline high and low changes in temperature values from Baseline are presented. Baseline was defined as the most recent, non-missing value prior to or on the first study treatment dose date. Post Baseline was defined as the highest and lowest non-missing post Baseline value respectively. Change from Baseline was calculated as the post Baseline value minus the Baseline value.

Number of Patients Responding to >75mg Daily as Defined by a Rise in Platelet Count by 20,000/Microliter, With a Total Platelet Count >50,000/Microliter, ON TWO CONSECUTIVE OCCASIONS During the 8 Week Period
8 weeks

To determine if patients with chronic ITP who do not respond to 75 mg of eltrombopag daily given for at least 3 weeks but then do respond to eltrombopag given daily first for 2 weeks at doses of 100, then for 2 weeks at 125 mg and finally for 4 weeks at a dose of 150mg daily. Response will be defined as 2 consecutive platelet counts of \> 50,000 with an increase of \> 20,000 from the study baseline within the 8 week increased dose window not as a result of rescue treatment.

Proportion of Participants With Platelet Response
up to 12 weeks

Defined as a stable platelet count of 50,000/μl or more during any 4 week period within the possible 12 weeks while on study,and including maximal platelet counts achieved in patients with moderate to very severe aplastic anemia.

Number of Participants With Platelet Response up to Week 8 During Part 1
From Baseline up to Week 8 during Part 1

A participant was considered as a responder if he/she met the following response criteria: a Baseline platelet count \<20 Giga cells per liter (Gi/L) and a post-Baseline increased to \>20 Gi/L and at least 2 times the Baseline value; or a Baseline platelet count \>=20 Gi/L and a post-Baseline absolute platelet count increased to \>=50 Gi/L and at least 2 times the Baseline value. The response criteria was evaluated at each visit. Increase in platelet count observed up to 3 days after a platelet transfusion was not considered as a platelet response. The Part 1 Population was comprised of all participants enrolled into Part 1.

Clinically Relevant Thrombocytopenic Events (CRTE) From Week 5 up to Week 12 During Part 2
From Week 5 up to Week 12 during Part 2

A participant was considered to have a CRTE at a given assessment if he/she had platelet counts \<10 Gi/L, or platelet transfusions, or \>=Grade 3 hemorrhagic adverse events. CRTEs during Weeks 5 to 12 were compared between treatments using a generalized linear mixed model. Average of weekly proportion of subjects with CRTE during Week 5 to 12 was estimated for each treatment. Intent to Treat (ITT) Population was comprised of all randomized participants during Part 2.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Achieving a Platelet Count >=50×10^9/L at Least Once During the First 6 Weeks of Stage 1
From the start of study treatment (Day 1) up to the end of Week 6 of Stage 1
Number of Participants Achieving a Platelet Count >=30×10^9/L and at Least 2 Times the Baseline Platelet Count at Least Once During the 6 Weeks of Stage 1, the Whole Stage 2 and the Whole Stage 3
From the start of study treatment (Day 1) up to the end of Stage 3
Number of Participants With Bleeding as Assessed Using the World Health Organization (WHO) Bleeding Scale
From the start of study treatment (Day 1) up to the end of Stage 3
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Study Design & Arms

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Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
EltrombopagEXPERIMENTALEligible subject will be allocated to 1 of 3 age-defined cohorts. Cohort 1: between 12 and 17 years old, Cohort 2: between 6 and 11 years old, and Cohort 3: between 1 and 5 years old. For Cohorts 1 and 2, eltrombopag tablets will be administered, however, subjects in Cohort 2 may use eltrombopag powder for oral suspension (Eltrombopag PfOS) if they have difficulty swallowing tablets and are receiving a dose of eltrombopag of \< 40 mg. For Cohort 3, either eltrombopag tablets or PfOS will be administered.
Eltrombopag (ETB115)EXPERIMENTALThrombopoietin- receptor (TPO-R) agonist
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
AEXPERIMENTAL55 patients will be randomized in the experimental arm A. If platelets counts \< 100 x 10 Giga/L, patients will be treated with Eltrombopag 200 mg/day per os from day 11 of induction chemotherapy to platelets counts \> 100 x 10 Giga/L or maximum to day 45. If platelets counts ≥ 100 x 10 Giga/L on day 11, the start of IP will be delayed until platelets \< 100 x 10 Giga/L. Chemotherapy administration would be performed among standard practice: * Daunorubicin: 60 mg/m² D1 to D3 * Cytarabine: 100 mg/m²/day, in a continuous 24h-IV infusion D1 to D7 * Lomustine (CCNU): 200 mg/m² per os, at D1. 200mg = 4 Tablets of 50 mg will be done more than 2 hours before Daunorubicin and cytarabine administrations, to avoid vomiting secondary to anthracycline administration. Investigational Product (IP) will be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal or preferably no calcium or dairy products.
BPLACEBO_COMPARATOR55 patients will be randomized in the comparator arm B and will received: Placebo once daily from day 11 of induction chemotherapy to AML response evaluation or platelets count \> 100 x 10 Giga/L (maximum day 45) Placebo 200mg = 4 Tablets of 50 mg will be done more than 2 hours before Daunorubicin and cytarabine administrations, to avoid vomiting secondary to anthracycline administration. Chemotherapy administration would be performed among standard practice: * Daunorubicin: 60 mg/m² D1 to D3 * Cytarabine: 100 mg/m²/day, in a continuous 24h-IV infusion D1 to D7 * Lomustine (CCNU): 200 mg/m² per os, at D1.
Eltrombopag ArmEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to a 1: 1 ratio will take eltrombopag.
Placebo ArmPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants randomized to a 1: 1 ratio will take Placebo.
Eltrombopag + DexamethasoneEXPERIMENTALPatients were treated with eltrombopag in combination with a standard high-dose dexamethasone (1 cycle: 40 mg once daily (QD) from day 1-4) to induce sustained response off treatment.
DexamethasoneACTIVE_COMPARATORPatients were treated with a standard high-dose dexamethasone (1-3 cycles: 40 mg QD day 1-4 at 4 weeks intervals (or at 14-28 days intervals if needed) to induce sustained response off treatment.
Participants with Fanconi Anemia Receiving EltrombopagEXPERIMENTALParticipants with Fanconi anemia will receive daily eltrombopag. Doses will be administered as follows: Non Asian populations * Ages 6 to 11: 75 mg daily; may increase up to 150 mg during the extension phase. * Ages 12 and older: 150 mg daily; may increase up to 300 mg during the extension phase. East Asian, South East Asian populations * Ages 6 to 11: 37.5 mg daily; may increase up to 150 mg during the extension phase. * Ages 12 and older: 75 mg daily; may increase up to 300 mg during the extension phase.
Cohort A (Option 1)EXPERIMENTALhATG (ATGAM®), CsA and eltrombopag begin on Day 1.
Cohort A (option 2)EXPERIMENTALCsA and eltrombopag begin on Day 1.
Cohort BEXPERIMENTALhATG (ATGAM®), CsA and eltrombopag begin on Day 1.
Eltrombopag + cyclosporineEXPERIMENTALParticipants received eltrombopag (orally, 150 mg once daily for non-Asian participants / 100 mg once daily for participants of Asian ancestry) in combination with cyclosporine (orally, 10.0 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours) for up to 6 months. Thereafter, responders at Month 6 were treated with cyclosporine until Month 24
Eltrombopag+rabbit ATG/CsA armEXPERIMENTALSubjects received rabbit ATG diluted by 500 mL of saline or 5% glucose injection at a dose of 2.5 to 3.75 mg per kilogram (kg) per day for 5 days as a slow intravenous infusion over 6 hours. CsA was administered at a dose of 3 mg per kg twice a day from day 0. The dose level was adjusted based on the monitoring of blood level or renal function. Eltrombopag was initiated on day 14 and it could be delayed up to 2 weeks if the subject had infection, serum sickness, or other adverse events. Eltrombopag wasadministered orally once a day at fasting at an initial dose of 75 mg, and the dose adjusted every 2 weeks according to the platelet count. Eltrombopag and CsA were continued until Week 26.After Week 26, eligible subjects received eltrombopag; and CsA was tapered or maintained as per the investigator's discretion.
Part 1, Open LabelEXPERIMENTAL100 mg daily (50 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage), intrasubject dose escalations to a maximum dose 300 mg (150 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage) are allowed.
Part 2, eltrombopag armEXPERIMENTAL100 mg daily (50 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage), intra-subject dose escalations to a maximum dose of 300 mg (150 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage)
Part 2, placebo armEXPERIMENTAL100 mg matching placebo daily (50 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage), intra-subject dose escalations to a maximum dose of 300 mg matching placebo (150 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage)
part 3 extensionEXPERIMENTAL100 mg daily (50 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage), intra-subject dose escalations to a maximum dose of 300 mg (150 mg for subjects of East Asian heritage)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Eltrombopag TabletsDRUGEltrombopag tablets will be white, round film coated tablets containing eltrombopag olamine equivalent to 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg of eltrombopag. The 12.5 mg tablet will be smaller than the 25 mg, 50 mg and 75 mg tablets. Subjects will receive maximum dose of 75 mg once daily (QD).
Eltrombopag PfOSDRUGEltrombopag PfOS is a reddish-brown to yellow powder contained inside an elongated sachet. Each sachet will contain eltrombopag olamine equivalent to 20 mg of eltrombopag per gram of powder. Subjects will receive maximum dose of 75 mg once daily (QD)
eltrombopagDRUGTPO-R agonist
placeboDRUGplacebo
rabbit anti-thymocyte globulin (r-ATG)DRUGr-ATG 25 mg sterile lyophilized powder in 10 mL vials for IV use
cyclosporine A (CsA)DRUGCsA 25mg Capsule or CsA 5.0g/50mL solution for oral use
DexamethasoneDRUGDexamethasone is for oral use and comes in 8 mg tablets. Prescribed dose is taken once daily.
hATGDRUGHorse ATG (ATGAM) (hATG) is not considered an investigational medicinal product (IMP)
CsADRUGCyclosporine (CsA) was supplied as either oral capsules or oral solution, administered twice a day.
CyclosporineDRUGSupplied as oral soft gel capsules. The starting dose was based on body weight at 10.0 mg/kg/day (acceptable rounding range was from 9.5 to 10.5 mg/kg/day) in divided doses every 12 hours. After Day 1, dosing was titrated individually according to therapeutic trough level between 200 and 400 μg/L for 6 months. After 6 months (only for responders at Month 6), tapering of cyclosporine was done as follows: * 6-9 months: at the 6 months visit, the dose was reduced by 25% for 3 months * 9-12 months: at the 9 months visit, the dose was further reduced by 25% for another 3 months * 12-24 months: dose was maintained
Rabbit ATGDRUGRabbit ATG, as an intravenous drip infusion, diluted by 500 mL of saline or 5% glucose injection was administered at a dose of 2.5 to 3.75 mg per kg per day as a slow intravenous infusion over 6 hours.
Eltrombopag 12.5 mgDRUGWhite, round, film-coated tablets containing 12.5 mg of eltrombopag free acid (SB-497115-GR, eltrombopag) in each tablet
Eltrombopag 25 mgDRUGWhite, round, film-coated tablets containing 25 mg of eltrombopag free acid (SB-497115-GR, eltrombopag) in each tablet
DaunorubicinDRUGFor subjects between the ages of 18 and 60 years, 90 mg/m2/day by bolus IV injection through a freshly established free-flowing IV line for 10-15 minutes on days 1, 2, and 3. For subjects \> 60 years: daunorubicin dose was adjusted to 60mg /m2.
CytarabineDRUG100 mg/m2/day continuous IV infusion on Days 1 through 7.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range1 Year to 17 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent must be obtained from the subject's guardian and accompanying informed assent from the subject (for children over 6 years old). * Subjects must be between 1 year and \<18 years of age at Day 1. * Subjects must have enrolled in TRA115450/PETIT2 study. *...

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Frequently asked questions about Eltrombopag

What is Eltrombopag?

Eltrombopag is a small molecule drug developed by Novartis AG (ticker NVS). It is being studied in Phase 2 clinical trials for several blood and bone marrow conditions, including acute leukaemia, acute myeloid leukemia, aplastic anemia, cytopaenia, Fanconi anemia, and immune thrombocytopenia. It is an investigational therapy in these oncology and hematology settings.

What is Eltrombopag used for?

Eltrombopag is being evaluated for conditions such as immune thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, severe aplastic anemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute leukaemia, cytopaenia, and Fanconi anemia. Its clinical program includes studies in myelodysplastic syndromes with platelet transfusion dependence and in newly diagnosed ITP. These uses remain investigational under Phase 2 development.

What does Eltrombopag target?

Eltrombopag targets MPL and acts as an agonist at that receptor. By binding MPL, it stimulates signaling associated with platelet production. This mechanism underlies its study in conditions characterized by low platelet counts, such as immune thrombocytopenia and aplastic anemia, as well as in myelodysplastic syndromes with platelet transfusion dependence.

Who makes Eltrombopag?

Eltrombopag is developed by Novartis AG, which trades under the ticker NVS. Novartis is the sponsor of the Phase 2 clinical program evaluating the drug across hematology and oncology indications, including immune thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes.

What phase is Eltrombopag in?

Eltrombopag is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational small molecule and has not been established as approved for the indications under study in this program. The Phase 2 trials include both completed and active studies, with one trial currently active and not recruiting.

What clinical trials is Eltrombopag in?

Eltrombopag trials include NCT04797000 in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with platelet transfusion dependence, NCT04346654 in newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia combined with dexamethasone, NCT04328727 in severe aplastic anemia with immunosuppressive therapy, and NCT03988608 in refractory or relapsed severe aplastic anemia. These Phase 2 studies enrolled patients across Japan, Germany, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.