ZACTIMA (an Anti-EGFR / Anti-VEGF Agent) Combined With Docetaxel Compared to Docetaxel in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 3

Completed

Conditions: Lung Cancer
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Interventions: Drug: Docetaxel
Drug: Vandetanib

Registration Number: NCT00312377

Lead Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

Brief Summary: This large phase III clinical study is studying the effect of vandetanib (ZACTIMA) in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Vandetanib is a new type of agent that targets the blood supply to a cancer tumour (through it's anti-vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) properties) and the tumour cells themselves (through it's anti-endothelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) actions). This study will look at the effects of vandetanib in lung cancer patients who have had their cancer re-appear after treatment with standard chemotherapy.

This clinical study will test if the vandetanib anti-VEGF and anti-EGFR characteristics can deliver longer improved progression free survival and improved overall survival than docetaxel (Taxotere) alone.

All patients participating this clinical study will receive treatment with docetaxel, a commonly used treatment for recurrent non-small cell lung cancer.

In addition, some patients will also receive vandetanib (ZACTIMA), an anti-EGFR / anti-VEGF agent.

Recent clinical research shows that vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibition, when used with standard chemotherapy, can lead to increased survival in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

Other research shows that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors, like erlotinib (Tarceva) can also increase overall non-small cell lung cancer survival by killing tumour cells and stopping them from dividing.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 1690

Inclusion Criteria

Lung cancer patients who answer true to the following statements are eligible to join this clinical study.

I have a confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic non small cell lung cancer (Stage IIIb - IV)
I have had 1st line anti-cancer therapy. Previous treatment with Avastin (bevacizumab) in first line NSCLC is allowed.

Exclusion Criteria

Lung cancer patients who answer true to the following are NOT eligible to join this clinical study.

I do not have non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
I have received treatment with docetaxel (Taxotere). Prior treatment with paclitaxel is acceptable.
I have received 2nd line anti-cancer therapy (For example, patients with previous 2nd line non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment with Tarceva (erlotinib, OSI-744), Alimta (pemetrexed) are not eligible)
I have been treated with VEGFR-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) (sunitinib, sorafenib, other VEGF TKIs). Previous treatment with Avastin (bevacizumab) in 1st line non small cell lung cancer is permitted.
I have a history of uncontrolled irregular heartbeat
I have a history of high blood pressure which has not been controlled with medication If you are unsure of the meaning of the inclusion and exclusion criteria above, please contact the call center number for help.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
2	Vandetanib	Vandetanib + Docetaxel
2	Docetaxel	Vandetanib + Docetaxel
1	Docetaxel	Docetaxel monotherapy

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in the Overall Population	RECIST tumour assessments carried out every 6 weeks from randomisation until the date of first documented objective disease progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first assessed up to 24 months	Median time (in weeks) from randomisation until objective disease progression or death (by any cause in the absence of objective progression) provided death is within 3 months from the last evaluable RECIST assessment. Progression was derived according to RECIST 1.0 and is defined as an increase of at least 20% in the total tumour size of measurable lesions over the nadir measurement, unequivocal progression in the non-target lesions or the appearance of one or more new lesions.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in the Female Population	RECIST tumour assessments carried out every 6 weeks from randomisation until the date of first documented objective disease progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first assessed up to 24 months	Median time (in weeks) from randomisation until objective disease progression or death (by any cause in the absence of objective progression) provided death is within 3 months from the last evaluable RECIST assessment. Progression was derived according to RECIST 1.0 and is defined as an increase of at least 20% in the total tumour size of measurable lesions over the nadir measurement, unequivocal progression in the non-target lesions or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Overall Survival (OS) in the Female Population	Time to death in months	Overall survival is defined as the time from date of randomization until death. Any patient not known to have died at the time of analysis will be censored based on the last recorded date on which the patient was known to be alive (ie their status must be known at the censored date and should not be lost to follow up or unknown).
Disease Control Rate (DCR)	RECIST tumour assessments carried out every 6 weeks from randomisation until objective progression	Disease control rate is defined as the number of patients who achieved disease control at least 6 weeks following randomisation. Disease control at 6 weeks is defined as a best objective response of complete response (CR), partial response (PR) or stable disease (SD) \>= 6 weeks as determined according to RECIST 1.0. CR is defined as the disappearance of all target lesions with no evidence of tumour elsewhere, PR is defined as at least a 30% reduction in the total tumour size of measurable lesions with no new lesions and no progression in the non-target lesions and SD \>= 6 is assigned to patients who have not responded and have no evidence of progression at least 6 weeks after randomisation.
Duration of Response (DoR)	RECIST tumour assessments carried out every 6 weeks from randomisation until objective progression	Response is defined as a confirmed best objective response of CR or PR. Duration of response is defined as time from the date of first documented response until date of documented progression or death in the absence of disease progression (provided death is within 3 months of last RECIST assessment)
Objective Response Rate (ORR)	Each patient was assessed for objective response from the sequence of RECIST scan data up to data cut off. RECIST tumour assessments carried out every 6 weeks from randomisation until objective progression	The ORR is the number of patients that are responders ie those patients with a confirmed best objective response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as determined according to RECIST 1.0. CR is defined as the disappearance of all target lesions with no evidence of tumour elsewhere and PR is defined as at least a 30% reduction in the total tumour size of measurable lesions with no new lesions and no progression in the non-target lesions.
Time to Deterioration of Disease-related Symptoms (TDS) by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Lung (FACT-L) Lung Cancer Subscale (LCS).	FACT-L questionnaires are to be administered every 3 weeks after randomisation	The lung cancer subscale (LCS) consists of 7 items of the FACT-L (3 items relating to breathing/dyspnea, and 1 item each relating to cough, weight loss, appetite, and cognition). The LCS total score is the sum of the scores from the 7 items. Time to deterioration is defined as the interval from the date of randomization to the first assessment of worsened without an improvement in the next 21 days. A patient will be defined as having a deterioration in symptoms if they have a single visit assessment of 'worsened' with no visit assessment of 'improved' within the next 21 days.
Overall Survival (OS) in the Overall Population	Time to death in months	Overall survival is defined as the time from date of randomization until death. Any patient not known to have died at the time of analysis will be censored based on the last recorded date on which the patient was known to be alive (ie their status must be known at the censored date and should not be lost to follow up or unknown).
Time to Deterioration of Disease-related Symptoms (TDS) by FACT-L Pulmonary Symptom Index (PSI)	FACT-L questionnaires are to be administered every 3 weeks after randomisation	The pulmonary symptom index (PSI) consists of 4 items of the LCS relating to pulmonary symptoms (i.e. 3 items relating to breathing/dyspnea, and 1 item relating to cough). The PSI score is the sum of the scores from the 4 items. Time to deterioration is defined as the interval from the date of randomization to the first assessment of worsened without an improvement in the next 21 days. A patient will be defined as having a deterioration in symptoms if they have a single visit assessment of 'worsened' with no visit assessment of 'improved' within the next 21 days.