Bupropion Hydrochloride in Improving Sexual Desire in Women With Breast or Gynecologic Cancer

Phase 2

Completed

Conditions: Uterine Corpus Cancer
Vaginal Carcinoma
Ovarian Carcinoma
Postmenopausal
Vulvar Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Cervical Carcinoma

Interventions: Drug: Bupropion 150 mg XL
Drug: Placebo

Registration Number: NCT03180294

Lead Sponsor: NRG Oncology

Brief Summary: This phase II randomized trial studies how well bupropion hydrochloride works in improving sexual desire in women with breast or gynecological cancer. Bupropion hydrochloride may work by boosting sexual desire, energy, or motivation without causing intolerable or undesirable side effects.

Detailed Description: PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Measure the ability of two dose levels of bupropion hydrochloride (bupropion), 150 or 300 mg of extended release, to improve sexual desire more than a placebo at 9 weeks (8 weeks on the target dose) as measured by the desire subscale of the female sexual function index (FSFI).

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Evaluate the side effects of 150 and 300 mg bupropion extended release and differentiate these side effects from those observed in the placebo arm.

II. Evaluate the effect of 150 and 300 mg of bupropion extended release on the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) fatigue scale, PROMIS sexual desire and satisfaction measure, patient health questionnaire (PHQ)-4, and the FSFI total score, at 5 and 9 weeks, as well as the desire subscale score of the FSFI at 5 weeks.

III. Evaluate the effect of 150 and 300 mg of bupropion extended release on the global impression of change scale and the patient's perception of risk versus (vs.) benefit at 5 weeks (4 weeks at target dose) and 9 weeks (8 weeks at target dose).

Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 arms.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 230

Inclusion Criteria

PRIOR TO STEP 1 REGISTRATION
Score of < 9 on the PHQ-4
Patients must have a FSFI desire subscale baseline score less than 3.3
- NOTE-Both the PHQ-4 and FSFI must be completed by the patient and data entered in Oncology Patient Enrollment Network (OPEN) at Step 1 registration to determine eligibility
Diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancer [examples are lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS),ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), invasive breast, ovarian, endometrial, vulvar, cervical and vaginal]
Completed definitive therapy consisting of surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy at least 180 days ago (may continue on Herceptin or endocrine therapy)
Post menopausal as defined by at least ONE of the following:
- 12 months (365 days) without a period;
- Bilateral oophorectomy;
- Chemically induced menopause as long as there are no plans to stop during the study;
- For women 57 and under, if at least one ovary and woman has had hysterectomy, must have follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) (> 30 mIU/mL) and estradiol in menopausal range per institution?s laboratory (< 10 for ultra sensitive assay: < 25-30 otherwise);
- At least one ovary intact and 180 days without a period with FSH (> 30 mIU/mL) and estradiol in menopausal range per institution's laboratory (< 10 for ultra sensitive assay: < 25-30 otherwise); Note: Women 58 and older do not have to have hormonal tests.
History, physical and performance status of 2 or less within 180 days prior to registration
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =< 2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
Total bilirubin =< 1.5 x ULN
Glomerular filtration rate > 90ml/min
For breast cancer patients only, endocrine therapies are allowed (such as aromatase inhibitors, but not current tamoxifen. Prior tamoxifen is permitted with a 30 day wash out period). )
Vaginal estrogen is allowed, for all protocol disease sites, if dose equal to or less than that in estring (< 7.5 mcg) and it has been used for at least 30 days with no plans to stop or alter use during the course of the study
Antidepressants for mood and hot flashes, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) will be allowed if patients have been on a stable dose for the last 60 days and the dose is not expected to change during the course of the study; only subthreshold or low dose antidepressants will be allowed (e.g. Effexor up to 75 mg or Lexapro 5-10 mg or Celexa 10- 20 mg)
The patient must provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry/screening
Women who report that their motivation/desire for sexual intimacy has decreased since her cancer diagnosis
Able to swallow whole capsules
Proficient in English (due to number of questionnaires not validated in other languages)
Completion of the FSFI and PHQ-4; both questionnaires will be required and data entered at the time of step 1 registration
PRIOR TO STEP 2 RANDOMIZATION
Completion of the following baseline quality of life forms: PHQ-4, FSFI, PROMIS sexual function and satisfaction, PROMIS fatigue short form 8a, Impact of Treatment Scale, patient reported outcomes (PRO)-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) items, and revised dyadic adjustment scale; these quality of life forms will be required and data must be entered in Medidata Rave at step 2 registration; if available at the time of step 1 registration, step 2 registration can take place immediately after step 1; women who do not currently have a partner do not have to complete the revised dyadic adjustment scale; enter "no partner" for this form

Exclusion Criteria

Untreated depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), suicidal ideations or anxiety disorders in the past 5 years per the medical chart based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) IV diagnoses
Seizure disorders
Current or history of anorexia or bulimia in the past 5 years
Allergy to bupropion
Use of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6
Stage IV cancer
History of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia
Extensive pelvic exenteration surgery, surgeries which include partial or total vaginectomy with or without reconstruction; radical vulvectomy with or without remove of clitoris
Women who are currently undergoing or planning to undergo reconstruction surgery during the course of the study; women who have completed reconstruction surgery must be 30 days from surgery
Oral or transdermal estrogen therapy is not allowed
Males are not permitted to participate
Patients undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and antiepileptic drugs after chronic use
Patients who discontinue monoamine oxidase (MAO)-inhibitor (I)'s within 14 days prior to starting the investigational drug
Poorly controlled hypertension (systolic blood pressure [BP] >= 160 mmHg or diastolic BP >= 100 mmHg) on three or more readings in the past 12 months
Patients with active bipolar disorder
Patients with impaired decision making as determined by the treating physician
Concurrent use of bupropion
Concomitant invasive malignancy requiring treatment other than non-melanomatous skin cancer.
Previous or concurrent use of flibanserin.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Bupropion 150 mg	Placebo	One Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule by mouth (PO) in a.m. daily for one week; one Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule and one placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks; one placebo capsule daily for one 1 week (titration off).
Bupropion 300 mg	Bupropion 150 mg XL	One Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule PO in a.m. daily for one week; two Bupropion 150 mg XL capsules PO in a.m. daily for 8 weeks (300 mg target dose); one Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule PO in a.m. daily for 1 week (titration off)
Placebo	Placebo	One placebo capsule PO in a.m. daily for 1 week; two placebo capsules PO in a.m. daily for 8 weeks; one placebo capsule PO in a.m. daily for 1 week (titration off)
Bupropion 150 mg	Bupropion 150 mg XL	One Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule by mouth (PO) in a.m. daily for one week; one Bupropion 150 mg XL capsule and one placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks; one placebo capsule daily for one 1 week (titration off).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change From Baseline at 9 Weeks in the Desire Subscore of the Female Sexual Function Index ("Sexual Desire")	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The desire subscore of the female sexual function index (FSFI) measures self-reported sexual desire. Possible scores range from 1.2 to 6, with higher scores indicating increased desire. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased desire. This measure is referred to as "sexual desire" in the protocol.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change From Baseline in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue Score	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The PROMIS fatigue score measures self-reported fatigue symptoms over the past 7 days. Possible scores range from 33.1 to 77.8, with higher scores indicating more fatigue. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased fatigue.
Change From Baseline at 5 Weeks in Desire Subscore of the FSFI ("Sexual Desire")	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The desire subscore of the female sexual function index (FSFI) measures self-reported sexual desire. Possible scores range from 1.2 to 6, with higher scores indicating increased desire. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased desire. This measure is referred to as "sexual desire" in the protocol.
Change From Baseline in the PROMIS Global Satisfaction With Sex Life Subscore of Sexual Function and Satisfaction Measure ("Sexual Desire and Satisfaction")	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The PROMIS Global Satisfaction with Sex Life subscore measures self-reported global satisfaction, interest, and interference in sexual health over the past 7 days. Possible scores range from 3 to 30, with higher scores indicating more satisfaction with sex life. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased satisfaction. This score is referred to as the "PROMIS sexual desire and satisfaction measure" in the protocol.
Change From Baseline in FSFI Total Score ("Sexual Functioning")	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The FSFI total score measures self-reported female sexual functioning covering the major domains arousal, satisfaction, and orgasm, and including lubrication and pain. Possible scores range from 2 to 36, with higher scores indicating better functioning. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a positive change score indicating increased functioning. This measure is referred to as "sexual functioning" in the protocol.
Change From Baseline in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-4 Score ("Depressive Mood")	Baseline (prior to randomization) and 5 and 9 weeks from start of treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	The PHQ-4 is a brief screening questionnaire for depression. Possible scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating more severe depression. Change score is calculated by subtracting baseline from later score, with a negative change score indicating decreased severity of depression. This measure is referred to as "depressive mood" in the protocol.
Global Impression of Change at 9 Weeks ("Perception of Change")	9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	Participants are asked, "Since beginning the study agent, my desire of sexual intimacy is:" with seven possible answers of "very much better," "moderately better," "a little better," "about the same," "a little worse," "moderately worse," and "very much worse." The first three answers have been categorized as "Better' and the last three answers as "Not Better". This measure is referred to as "perception of change" in the protocol.
Perception of Risk vs. Benefit at 9 Weeks	9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization)	Participants are asked, "Were the benefits of this treatment greater than any side effects?"
Number of Participants With a Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Event Over the Course of the Study	Adverse events were evaluated 1,2,5,7, and 9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization).	Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (version 4) grades adverse event severity from 1=mild to 5=death. Summary data is provided in this outcome measure.; see Adverse Events Module for specific adverse event data.
Number of Participants With Most Severe Response for Patient-Reported Outcomes Version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) at 9 Weeks	9 weeks from start of study treatment (within 21 days of randomization).	Questions refer to the participants' experiences for the past 7 days of a given symptom in terms of frequency (never, rarely, occasionally, frequently, almost constantly), severity (none, mild, moderate, severe, very severe), interference with usual or daily activities (not at all, a little bit, somewhat, quite a bit, very much).

Trial Locations

Locations (362): Kaiser Permanente-Anaheim
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Anaheim, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Deer Valley Medical Center
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Antioch, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Baldwin Park
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Baldwin Park, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Bellflower
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Bellflower, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente Dublin
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Dublin, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Fontana
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Fontana, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Fremont
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Fremont, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Fresno
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Fresno, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente - Harbor City
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Harbor City, California, United States
Kaiser Permanente-Irvine
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Irvine, California, United States
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Kaiser Permanente-Anaheim
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