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Genomic Predictors of Decitabine Response in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia or Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01687400
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : September 18, 2012
Results First Posted : October 2, 2018
Last Update Posted : October 2, 2018
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Washington University School of Medicine

Study Type Interventional
Study Design Allocation: N/A;   Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment;   Masking: None (Open Label);   Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Intervention Drug: decitabine
Enrollment 114
Recruitment Details The study opened to participant enrollment on 02/12/2013 and closed to participant enrollment on 06/19/2017.
Pre-assignment Details  
Arm/Group Title Decitabine
Hide Arm/Group Description Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Period Title: Overall Study
Started 114
Completed 114
Not Completed 0
Arm/Group Title Decitabine
Hide Arm/Group Description Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Baseline Participants 114
Hide Baseline Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Age, Continuous  
Median (Full Range)
Unit of measure:  Years
Number Analyzed 114 participants
73
(31 to 88)
Sex: Female, Male  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 114 participants
Female
48
  42.1%
Male
66
  57.9%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 114 participants
Hispanic or Latino
1
   0.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
90
  78.9%
Unknown or Not Reported
23
  20.2%
Race (NIH/OMB)  
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of measure:  Participants
Number Analyzed 114 participants
American Indian or Alaska Native
0
   0.0%
Asian
2
   1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
   0.0%
Black or African American
6
   5.3%
White
105
  92.1%
More than one race
0
   0.0%
Unknown or Not Reported
1
   0.9%
Region of Enrollment  
Measure Type: Number
Unit of measure:  Participants
United States Number Analyzed 114 participants
114
1.Primary Outcome
Title Correlation of Patient Specific Mutations With Overall Response Rate
Hide Description

-Best response after 4 treatment cycles as assessed according to International Working Group (IWG) criteria; bone marrow for gene sequencing will be collected at baseline; mutations will be correlated with overall response rate

--Complete remission (CR), Complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi), Marrow complete remission (mCR), Partial remission (PR), Stable disease (SD), Progressive disease (PD)

Time Frame 4 months (4 treatment cycles)
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Hide Analysis Population Description
-Some participants were not evaluable for this outcome measure due to sample collection quality issues and if they had repeat bone marrow biopsies and could be evaluated for responses.
Arm/Group Title Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR) Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
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Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 64 22
Measure Type: Count of Participants
Unit of Measure: Participants
TP53 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
26
  40.6%
3
  17.6%
ASXL1 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
9
  14.1%
2
  11.8%
SRSF2 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
7
  10.9%
5
  29.4%
IDH2 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
6
   9.4%
5
  29.4%
DNMT3A Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
8
  12.5%
5
  29.4%
SF3B1 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
7
  10.9%
0
   0.0%
RUNX1 Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
5
  11.1%
3
  20.0%
TET2 Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
4
   8.9%
3
  20.0%
IDH1 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
2
   3.1%
3
  17.6%
NPM1 Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
4
   8.9%
1
   6.7%
NRAS Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
3
   6.7%
3
  20.0%
U2AF1 Number Analyzed 64 participants 17 participants
4
   6.3%
1
   5.9%
MY05B Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
3
   6.7%
2
  13.3%
WT1 Number Analyzed 45 participants 15 participants
5
  11.1%
1
   6.7%
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #1 is for the genetic mutation TP53.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.035
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #2 is for ASXL1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.72
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 3
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #3 is for SRSF2 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.28
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 4
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #4 is for IDH2 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.14
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 5
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #5 is for DNMT3A genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.3
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 6
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #6 is for SF3B1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.183
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 7
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #7 is for RUNX1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.42
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 8
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #8 is for TET2 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.36
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 9
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #9 is for IDH1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.1
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 10
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #10 is for NPM1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 1
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 11
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #11 is for NRAS genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.17
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 12
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments -Statistical analysis #12 is for U2AF1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 1
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 13
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #13 is for MY05B genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 0.6
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 14
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine (Participants With Response of CR/CRi/mCR/PR), Decitabine (Participants With Response of SD/PD)
Comments Statistical analysis #14 is for WT1 genetic mutation
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value 1
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Fisher Exact
Comments [Not Specified]
2.Secondary Outcome
Title Compare Outcomes of a 10-day Decitabine Per Cycle Regimen to a 5-day Regimen (Historical Controls)
Hide Description The overall response rate (CR/CRi/mCR/PR) and complete response rate (CR/CRi/mCR) will be compared with historical controls. Response assessed according to IWG criteria.
Time Frame 4 months (4 treatment cycles)
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Hide Analysis Population Description
-Participants were evaluable for this outcome measure if they completed at least one cycle of treatment and the cycle 1 day 28 bone marrow biopsy to assess response
Arm/Group Title Decitabine
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Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 98
Measure Type: Number
Number (95% Confidence Interval)
Unit of Measure: percentage of participants
Overall response rate (CR, CRi/mCR/PR)
74.42
(65.20 to 83.64)
Complete response rate (CR, CRi, mCR)
63.95
(53.81 to 74.10)
Hide Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine
Comments -The historical control of a 5-day regimen (Cashen et al 2010 JCO = NCT00358644) showed 25% (14 out of 55 participants) in overall response rate
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value <0.0001
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Chi-squared
Comments 1-sample Chi-square test to compare the overall response rate (ORR) to historical control (with ORR=0.25)
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Overall Response Rate-for current study
Estimated Value 0.744
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.652 to 0.836
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
Hide Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Decitabine
Comments -The historical control of a 5-day regimen (Cashen et al 2010 JCO = NCT00358644) showed 24% (13 out of 55 participants) in complete response rate.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments [Not Specified]
Statistical Test of Hypothesis P-Value <0.0001
Comments [Not Specified]
Method Chi-squared
Comments 1-sample Chi-square test to compare the complete response rate to historical control (with CR=0.24)
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Complete response rate-for current study
Estimated Value 0.640
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.538 to 0.741
Estimation Comments [Not Specified]
3.Secondary Outcome
Title Rate of Mutation Clearance During Treatment
Hide Description Samples collected at baseline and after 10, 28 and 56 days of therapy; the rate of mutation clearance was measured as mean VAF change per day of treatment and was estimated using linear mixed model for repeated measurement data .
Time Frame Up to Day 56
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Hide Analysis Population Description
-The first 39 cases with adequate samples were serially evaluated with enhanced exome sequencing. The investigators evaluated 15 additional cases using gene panel sequencing.
Arm/Group Title Decitabine
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Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 54
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of Measure: proportion of variant alleles per day
TP53 Number Analyzed 16 participants
-0.781  (0.4423)
SRSF2 Number Analyzed 10 participants
-0.2214  (0.2705)
DNMT3A Number Analyzed 10 participants
-0.2122  (0.2817)
IDH2 Number Analyzed 9 participants
-0.08344  (0.2841)
RUNX1 Number Analyzed 8 participants
-0.2641  (0.6536)
TET2 Number Analyzed 9 participants
-0.07478  (0.3164)
ASXL1 Number Analyzed 7 participants
-0.3898  (0.3791)
IDH1 Number Analyzed 5 participants
-0.1103  (0.196)
NRAS Number Analyzed 5 participants
0.04544  (0.2554)
SF3B1 Number Analyzed 5 participants
-0.719  (0.3481)
4.Secondary Outcome
Title Peripheral Blood Decitabine Plasma Levels
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  • To determine whether steady state serum concentrations of decitabine correlated with responses
  • Complete remission (CR), Complete remission with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi), Partial remission (PR), Stable disease (SD), Progressive disease (PD), Not applicable (NA) - assessed according to International Working Group (IWG) criteria
Time Frame Day 4
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Hide Analysis Population Description
The first 45 participants enrolled with adequate samples were analyzed using GC-MS quantification of serum decitabine levels. Sufficient funds were lacking to complete the analysis of additional participants and all participants with data analyzed are reported.
Arm/Group Title Decitabine
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Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 45
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of Measure: ng/ml
CR Number Analyzed 3 participants
140.5  (53.41)
CRi Number Analyzed 16 participants
117.2  (54.6)
PR Number Analyzed 5 participants
67.71  (56.18)
SD Number Analyzed 12 participants
145  (73.06)
PD Number Analyzed 3 participants
298.5  (213.3)
NA Number Analyzed 6 participants
99.64  (58.4)
5.Secondary Outcome
Title Change in Bone Marrow Methylcytosine
Hide Description -Change of total bone marrow deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylcytosine from baseline to Day 10
Time Frame Baseline and Day 10
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Hide Analysis Population Description
[Not Specified]
Arm/Group Title Decitabine (CR/CRi/mCR) Decitabine (PR/SD/PD)
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Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Overall Number of Participants Analyzed 14 11
Mean (Standard Deviation)
Unit of Measure: proportion of methylcytosine
Day 0 0.53  (0) 0.5374  (0)
Day 10 0.4416  (0.0247) 0.4639  (0.035)
Time Frame -Adverse events were collected from the start of treatment until 30 days following the last day of study treatment (average 5 months) -All deaths were collected from enrollment through study completion date.
Adverse Event Reporting Description Grades 1-5 adverse events will be recorded for the first 50 enrolled participants. Grades 3-5 will be recorded for the remainder of enrolled participants (n=64).
 
Arm/Group Title Decitabine (First 50 Enrolled Patients) Decitabine (Remainder of Enrolled Patients n=64)
Hide Arm/Group Description Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10 of a 28-day cycle. Treatment continues for 2 cycles. Patients then receive decitabine IV over 1 hour on days 1-10, 1-5, or 1-3 (depending on response). Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
All-Cause Mortality
Decitabine (First 50 Enrolled Patients) Decitabine (Remainder of Enrolled Patients n=64)
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   38/50 (76.00%)   43/64 (67.19%) 
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Decitabine (First 50 Enrolled Patients) Decitabine (Remainder of Enrolled Patients n=64)
Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   42/50 (84.00%)   47/64 (73.44%) 
Blood and lymphatic system disorders     
Febrile neutropenia  1  23/50 (46.00%)  30/64 (46.88%) 
Cardiac disorders     
Atrial fibrillation  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Atrial flutter  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Cardiac arrest  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Heart failure  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
NSTEMI  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Pericardial effusion  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
STEMI  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Eye disorders     
Central retinal venous occlusion  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gastrointestinal disorders     
Colitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
Constipation  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Diarrhea  1  1/50 (2.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Hematemesis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Ileus  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Mucositis - oral  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
General disorders     
Edema  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Failure to thrive  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Fever  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Infusion related reaction  1  2/50 (4.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Malaise  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Progressive disease/death  1  5/50 (10.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Infections and infestations     
Bacteremia - Coagulase negative staphylococcus  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Bacteremia - E. coli  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Bacteremia - ESBL E. coli  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bacteremia - Enterococcus faecium  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bacteremia - Klebsiella pneumoniae  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Micrococcus  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Staphylococcus capitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Staphylococcus epidermis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Staphylococcus infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Streptococcus  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Bacteremia - Streptococcus mitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  4/64 (6.25%) 
Bacteremia - VRE  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - gram negative  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bone infection - Osteomyelitis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
C. difficile  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Catheter related infection  1  4/50 (8.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Cellulitis infection/pneumonia infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Dental infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Diverticulitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Diverticulitis infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Endovascular infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Fusarium fungemia infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Iletitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Lung infection  1  4/50 (8.00%)  14/64 (21.88%) 
Parainfluenza infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sepsis  1  3/50 (6.00%)  7/64 (10.94%) 
Septic arthritis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sinusitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Skin infection  1  3/50 (6.00%)  5/64 (7.81%) 
Submandicular sialadenitis infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Tooth infection  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Upper respiratory infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Upper respiratory infection - parainfluenza  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary tract infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
Bacteremia - Streptococcus mitis/oralis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications     
Fall  1  2/50 (4.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Investigations     
White blood cell count decreased  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Metabolism and nutrition disorders     
Hyponatremia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders     
Arthralgia  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Back pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Myositis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Nervous system disorders     
Intracranial hemorrhage  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Stroke  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Psychiatric disorders     
Confusion  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Renal and urinary disorders     
Acute kidney injury  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hematuria  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders     
Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Dyspnea  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Epistaxis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  5/64 (7.81%) 
Pleural effusion  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Pulmonary embolism  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Respiratory failure  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Respiratory syncytial virus  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders     
Rash maculo-papular  1  1/50 (2.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Sweet's syndrome  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Vascular disorders     
Hematoma  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hypotension  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Thromboembolic event  1  3/50 (6.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
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Affected / at Risk (%) Affected / at Risk (%)
Total   50/50 (100.00%)   64/64 (100.00%) 
Blood and lymphatic system disorders     
Anemia  1  14/50 (28.00%)  22/64 (34.38%) 
Febrile neutropenia  1  16/50 (32.00%)  13/64 (20.31%) 
Lymph node pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Submandibular lymphadenopathy  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Cardiac disorders     
Atrial fibrillation  1  4/50 (8.00%)  4/64 (6.25%) 
Atrial flutter  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Chest pain  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolonged  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Heart failure  1  1/50 (2.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Myocardial infarction  1  2/50 (4.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Palpitations  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pericardial effusion  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pericardial tamponade  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sinus bradycardia  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sinus tachycardia  1  18/50 (36.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Supraventricular tachycardia  1  2/50 (4.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Ventricular ectopy  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Ear and labyrinth disorders     
Ear congestion  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Ear pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hearing impaired  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Eye disorders     
Blurred vision  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Conjunctivitis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Diplopia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dry eye  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Floaters  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Photophobia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Vision changes unspecified  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Vision loss partial (temporary)  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gastrointestinal disorders     
Abdominal pain  1  12/50 (24.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Anal mucositis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bloating  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Burping  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Constipation  1  25/50 (50.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dental caries  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Diarrhea  1  26/50 (52.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Diverticulitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Diverticulosis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dry mouth  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dyspepsia  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dysphagia  1  5/50 (10.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Esophagitis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Fecal incontinence  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gastric hemorrhage  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gastrointestinal pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hiatal hernia  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hypothermia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Ileus  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Mucositis - oral  1  33/50 (66.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Nausea  1  28/50 (56.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Oral hemorrhage  1  3/50 (6.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Oral pain  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pancreatic cyst  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pancreatitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Small bowel obstruction  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Toothache  1  3/50 (6.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Typhlitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Vomiting  1  19/50 (38.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
General disorders     
Chills  1  31/50 (62.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Edema face  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Edema limbs  1  31/50 (62.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Facial pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Fatigue  1  26/50 (52.00%)  7/64 (10.94%) 
Fever  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gait disturbance  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Infusion related reaction  1  9/50 (18.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Irritability  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Localized edema  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Malaise  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Non-cardiac chest pain  1  7/50 (14.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pain  1  15/50 (30.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Immune system disorders     
Allergic reaction  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Infections and infestations     
Bacteremia (Gram negative)  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bacteremia - Escherichia coli/Pseudomonus aeruginosa  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bacteremia - Myobacterium abscessus  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bacteremia - Pseudomonas aeruginosa  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Staphylococcus epidermidis  1  2/50 (4.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bacteremia - Streptococcus mitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
Bacteremia - Streptococcus mitis/Coagulase negative staphylococcus  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
C. difficile  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Candidal intertrigo (genital)  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Catheter related infection  1  4/50 (8.00%)  6/64 (9.38%) 
Fungal abscess brain  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Fungal infection - spleen and liver  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Gastroenteritis (viral)  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Gum infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
HSV infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Infection mouth lesion  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Infective myositis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Joint infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Lung infection  1  17/50 (34.00%)  10/64 (15.63%) 
Oral buccosal infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Oral thrush  1  13/50 (26.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Otitis externa  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Perineal folliculitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Preseptal cellulitis  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Salivary gland infection  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Sepsis  1  9/50 (18.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Septic arthritis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sinusitis  1  4/50 (8.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Skin infection  1  17/50 (34.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Tooth infection  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Upper respiratory infection  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary tract infection  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Vaginal infection  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications     
Bruising  1  21/50 (42.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Burn  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Fall  1  9/50 (18.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Fracture  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hemorrhage from bronchoscopy  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hip pain following bone marrow biopsy  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Postoperative hemmorhage  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Skin abrasion  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Investigations     
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged  1  19/50 (38.00%)  5/64 (7.81%) 
Alanine aminotransferase increased  1  30/50 (60.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Alkaline phosphatase increased  1  19/50 (38.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Aspartate aminotransferase increased  1  26/50 (52.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Blood bilirubin increased  1  19/50 (38.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Cardiac troponin I increased  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Cardiac troponin T increased  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Creatinine increased  1  8/50 (16.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolonged  1  6/50 (12.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
INR increased  1  28/50 (56.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Lymphocyte count decreased  1  44/50 (88.00%)  45/64 (70.31%) 
Lymphocyte count increased  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Neutrophil count decreased  1  20/50 (40.00%)  38/64 (59.38%) 
Platelet count decreased  1  27/50 (54.00%)  47/64 (73.44%) 
Weight gain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Weight loss  1  21/50 (42.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
White blood cell decreased  1  43/50 (86.00%)  54/64 (84.38%) 
Metabolism and nutrition disorders     
Acidosis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Anorexia  1  22/50 (44.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Dehydration  1  15/50 (30.00%)  6/64 (9.38%) 
Hypercalcemia  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hyperglycemia  1  8/50 (16.00%)  13/64 (20.31%) 
Hyperkalemia  1  9/50 (18.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hypermagnesemia  1  5/50 (10.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hypernatremia  1  7/50 (14.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hyperuricemia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hypoalbuminemia  1  39/50 (78.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Hypocalcemia  1  29/50 (58.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hypokalemia  1  29/50 (58.00%)  14/64 (21.88%) 
Hypomagnesemia  1  7/50 (14.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hyponatremia  1  37/50 (74.00%)  12/64 (18.75%) 
Hypophosphatemia  1  28/50 (56.00%)  13/64 (20.31%) 
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders     
Arthralgia  1  10/50 (20.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Back pain  1  10/50 (20.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Bone pain  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bone spur  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Degenerative disc disease  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Flank pain  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Generalized muscle weakness  1  24/50 (48.00%)  6/64 (9.38%) 
Hand cramps  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Joint effusion  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Muscle cramps  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Myalgia  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Neck pain  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pain in extremity  1  10/50 (20.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Nervous system disorders     
Burning sensation  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Cognitive impairment acute worsening from baseline  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Dizziness  1  15/50 (30.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Dysarthria  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dysgeusia  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Encephalopathy  1  3/50 (6.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Facial muscle weakness  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Headache  1  16/50 (32.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Lethargy  1  13/50 (26.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Neuralgia  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Paresthesia  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Peripheral motor neuropathy  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Peripheral sensory neuropathy  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Presyncope  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Restless leg syndrome  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Seizure  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sinus pain  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Somnolence  1  7/50 (14.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Stroke  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Syncope  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Tremor  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Psychiatric disorders     
Agitation  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Altered mental status  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Anxiety  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Confusion  1  17/50 (34.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Delirium  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Depression  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hallucinations  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Insomnia  1  9/50 (18.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Restlessness  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Renal and urinary disorders     
Acute kidney injury  1  7/50 (14.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Acute renal failure  1  0/50 (0.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Bladder spasm  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hematuria  1  28/50 (56.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Proteinuria  1  22/50 (44.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary frequency  1  6/50 (12.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary incontinence  1  4/50 (8.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary retention  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary tract obstruction  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Urinary tract pain  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Reproductive system and breast disorders     
Penile pain  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Vaginal hemorrhage  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders     
Allergic rhinitis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Aspiration  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Atelectasis  1  25/50 (50.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Bronchopulmonary hemorrhage  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Cough  1  22/50 (44.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Diffuse aveolar hemorrhage  1  0/50 (0.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Dyspnea  1  28/50 (56.00%)  4/64 (6.25%) 
Epistaxis  1  8/50 (16.00%)  4/64 (6.25%) 
Hemoptysis  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hiccups  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hoarseness  1  1/50 (2.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Hypoxia  1  22/50 (44.00%)  4/64 (6.25%) 
Nasal congestion  1  8/50 (16.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pleural effusion  1  17/50 (34.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Pleuritic pain  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Postnasal drip  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Productive cough  1  6/50 (12.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pulmonary edema  1  10/50 (20.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pulmonary hypertension  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Respiratory failure  1  8/50 (16.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
Rhinorrhea  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sneezing  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Sore throat  1  12/50 (24.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Wheezing  1  6/50 (12.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders     
Alopecia  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Dry skin  1  7/50 (14.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hematoma  1  5/50 (10.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hot flashes  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Papulopustular rash  1  2/50 (4.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Pruritus  1  7/50 (14.00%)  1/64 (1.56%) 
Purpura  1  17/50 (34.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Rash acneiform  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Rash maculo-papular  1  12/50 (24.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
Skin nodules  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Skin ulceration  1  17/50 (34.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Vascular disorders     
Flushing  1  3/50 (6.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Hypertension  1  2/50 (4.00%)  3/64 (4.69%) 
Hypotension  1  14/50 (28.00%)  7/64 (10.94%) 
Superficial thrombophlebitis  1  1/50 (2.00%)  0/64 (0.00%) 
Thromboembolic event  1  6/50 (12.00%)  2/64 (3.13%) 
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Name/Title: John Welch, M.D., Ph.D.
Organization: Washington University School of Medicine
Phone: 314-362-2626
EMail: jwelch@wustl.edu
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Responsible Party: Washington University School of Medicine
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01687400    
Other Study ID Numbers: 201210102
First Submitted: September 13, 2012
First Posted: September 18, 2012
Results First Submitted: June 13, 2018
Results First Posted: October 2, 2018
Last Update Posted: October 2, 2018