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Gemzar, Cisp, Sunitinib Urothelial Ca

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Urothelial Cancer
Interventions
Drug: Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, Sunitinib
Registration Number
NCT00821327
Lead Sponsor
US Oncology Research
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this nonrandomized Phase II study is to evaluate the objective response rate (ORR, CR+PR) in patients with advanced/metastatic UC treated with the combination of gemcitabine, cisplatin, and sunitinib.

Detailed Description

Given the strong preclinical rationale for targeting angiogenesis in urothelial carcinoma (UC), the evidence supporting co-targeting of VEGFR2 and PDGF, the safety and efficacy of single-agent sunitinib in patients with UC, and preclinical evidence of synergy with the combination of sunitinib and cisplatin, the evaluation of sunitinib in combination with gemcitabine plus cisplatin in previously untreated patients with metastatic UC is warranted.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Has histological documentation of diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder, urethra, ureter, or renal pelvis (histology may be mixed, but still requires a component of TCC; measurable disease only)
  2. Has unresectable or metastatic disease
  3. Has a Karnofsky Performance Status greater than or equal 60 percent
  4. Is 18 years of age or older
  5. Has laboratory values as defined by the protocol
  6. Has resolution of all acute toxic effects of prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy or surgical procedures to NCI CTCAE (v3.0) Grade less than or equal to 1
  7. Has normal cardiac function as evidenced by a LVEF greater than or equal to 50 percent, as determined by multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan or an echocardiogram (ECHO). The same method must be used throughout the study to evaluate LVEF.
  8. Has a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 calendar days prior to registration (female patients of childbearing potential [not surgically sterilized and between menarche and 1 year postmenopausal])
  9. Is not currently breastfeeding
  10. If fertile, patient (male or female) has agreed to use an acceptable method of birth control to avoid pregnancy for the duration of the study and for a period of 3 months thereafter.
  11. Has signed a Patient Informed Consent Form, Has signed a Patient Authorization Form
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Has had prior treatment with systemic chemotherapy (prior intravesical therapy is permitted)
  2. Has had major surgery or radiation therapy within 4 weeks of starting the study treatment
  3. Has had NCI CTCAE (Version 3.0) Grade 3-4 hemorrhage within 4 weeks of starting the study treatment
  4. Has a history of or known spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis, or evidence of symptomatic brain or leptomeningeal disease on screening CT or MRI scan. However treated, stable and asymptomatic brain metastases are allowed.
  5. Has had any of the following within the 6 months prior to study drug administration: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft, symptomatic congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, or pulmonary embolism
  6. Has ongoing cardiac dysrhythmias of NCI CTCAE (Version 3.0) Grade 2
  7. Has prolonged QTc interval on baseline EKG
  8. Has uncontrolled hypertension (grater than 150/100 mm Hg despite optimal medical therapy)
  9. Has pre-existing thyroid abnormality with thyroid function that cannot be maintained in the normal range with medication
  10. Has known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related illness or other active infection
  11. Is receiving concomitant use of any other investigational drugs or has received such drug within 28 days prior to registration
  12. Is receiving concurrent treatment on another clinical trial, including supportive care
  13. Has ongoing treatment with therapeutic doses of warfarin (low dose warfarin up to 2 mg PO daily for thromboembolic prophylaxis allowed). Patients on warfarin (greater than 2mg) for thrombosis must be switched to low molecular weight heparin (ie, Lovenox), prior to registration for protocol therapy.
  14. Is currently taking drugs having proarrhythmic potential (terfenadine, quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, sotalol, probucol, bepridil, haloperidol, risperidone, indapamide and flecainide) within 7 days prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 (dosing) (and throughout study)
  15. Is currently on CYP3A4 inhibitors (see Section 5) within 7 days prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 (dosing), with the exception of amiodarone, which should be discontinued within 6 months prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 (dosing)
  16. Is currently on CYP3A4 inducers (see Section 5) within 14 days prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 (dosing)
  17. Has been taking herbal or alternative medications within the past 7 days or refuses to discontinue the use of herbal or alternative therapies within 7 days prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 (dosing)
  18. Has a serious uncontrolled intercurrent medical or psychiatric illness, including serious infection
  19. Has a history of other malignancy within the last 5 years (except cured basal cell carcinoma of skin and carcinoma in situ of uterine cervix), which could affect the diagnosis or assessment of any of the study drugs.
  20. Is a pregnant or nursing woman. Patients must be surgically sterile or be postmenopausal, or must agree to use effective contraception during the period of therapy. The definition of effective contraception will be based on the judgment of the Study Investigator or Treating Physician. Male patients must be surgically sterile or agree to use effective contraception.

Is unable to comply with requirements of study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Study ArmGemcitabine, Cisplatin, SunitinibGemcitabine, Cisplatin, Sunitinib
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objective Response Rate (ORR, CR+PR) in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic UC Treated With the Combination of Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, and Sunitinib.2 years

Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the LD of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum LD.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression-free Survival2 years

PFS is measured from the date of randomization to the date of first documented disease progression or date of death, whichever comes first. If a patient neither progresses nor dies, this patient will be censored at last contact date.

Progression (PD) is defined using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0), as at least a 20% increase in the sum of LD of target lesions taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of 1 or more new lesions.

Ovarall Survival (OS)2 years

OS is measured from the date of randomization to the date of death for a dead patient. If a patient is still alive or is lost to follow up, the patient will be censored at the last contact date.

Trial Locations

Locations (45)

Texas Cancer Center - Sherman

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Sherman, Texas, United States

Cancer Care Centers of South Texas-HOAST

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Tyler Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Tyler, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology Cancer Care and Research Center

🇺🇸

Waco, Texas, United States

Deke Slayton Cancer Center

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Webster, Texas, United States

Virginia Oncology Associates

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Oncology & Hematology Associates of Southwest Virginia, Inc.

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Salem, Virginia, United States

Highline Medical Oncology

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Burien, Washington, United States

Northwest Cancer Specialists, PC

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Vancouver, Washington, United States

Pudget Sound Cancer Center

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Edmonds, Washington, United States

Cancer Centers of the Carolinas

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Advanced Medical Specialties

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Miami, Florida, United States

Cancer Centers of Florida, P.A.

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Ocoee, Florida, United States

Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope

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New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Cancer Care & Hematology Specialists of Chicagoland

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Niles, Illinois, United States

Hematology-Oncology Associates of Northern NJ, PA

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Morristown, New Jersey, United States

New Mexico Cancer Care Associates

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Arch Medical Services, Inc.

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St. Louiis, Missouri, United States

Missouri Cancer Associates

🇺🇸

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Texas Cancer Center - Abilene

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Abilene, Texas, United States

Willamette Valley Cancer Center

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Springfield, Oregon, United States

Mamie McFaddin Ward Cancer Center, Texas Oncology

🇺🇸

Beaumont, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology/Methodist Charlton Cancer Ctr.

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology, P.A.

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology, PA, Allison Cancer Center

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Midland, Texas, United States

Longview Cancer Center

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Longview, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology Cancer Center - Sugar Land

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Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Cancer Care Northwest

🇺🇸

Spokane, Washington, United States

Arizona Oncology Associates

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Central Indiana Cancer Centers

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

New York Oncology Hematology, P.C.

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Albany, New York, United States

Alliance Hematology Oncology PA.

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Westminster, Maryland, United States

Raleigh Hematology Oncology Associates

🇺🇸

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Medical Oncology Associates of Wyoming Valley, PC

🇺🇸

Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States

Texas Oncology, P.A. -Amarillo

🇺🇸

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology - Round Rock Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology

🇺🇸

Garland, Texas, United States

South Texas Cancer Center

🇺🇸

McAllen, Texas, United States

El Paso Cancer Treatment Center - East

🇺🇸

El Paso, Texas, United States

Cancer Care Centers of South Texas

🇺🇸

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology, P.A. - Bedford

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Bedford, Texas, United States

Texas Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Denton, Texas, United States

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