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GV1001 and Gemcitabine in Sequential Combination to Gemcitabine Monotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00358566
Lead Sponsor
Pharmexa A/S
Brief Summary

To investigate the efficacy of GV1001 in sequential combination with gemcitabine in locally advanced and metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.

Detailed Description

The trial is a Phase III, multinational, multicentre, controlled, randomised open-label trial. It will involve 520 advanced pancreatic cancer patients. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive Gemcitabine alone or GV1001 plus GM-CSF followed by addition of Gemcitabine at the time of 1st progression of disease. The experimental treatment is given prior to the current standard treatment in 50% of the patients.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
360
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed, unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.

  2. Adequate hematological parameters:

    Hemoglobin >/= 9.5 g/dL [SI units, 5.9 mmol/L] WBC >/= 3000/mm3 [SI units, >/= 3 x 109/L] Platelets >/= 100,000/mm3 [SI units, >/= 100 x 109/L]

  3. Adequate baseline liver function:

    Total Bilirubin < 3x ULN and

    Without liver metastases:

    AST (SGOT) </= 2.5 x ULN ALT (SGPT) </= 2.5 x ULN

    With liver metastases:

    AST (SGOT) </= 5 x ULN ALT (SGPT) </= 5 x ULN

  4. Serum creatinine </= 1.5 mg/dL [SI units, 132 µmol/L].

  5. Performance status ECOG 0-1.

  6. Male or female 18 - 75 years inclusive.

  7. Minimum life expectancy of 3 months.

  8. Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Treatment with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

  2. Treatment with other investigational drugs within the last 4 weeks prior to inclusion

  3. Immune-suppressive therapy <4 weeks prior to inclusion

  4. Chronic corticosteroid use except for asthma inhalers / topical use

  5. Radiotherapy within 8 weeks of randomisation.

  6. Other prior malignancies except for adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancers (BCC, SCC) and carcinoma in situ of the cervix.

  7. Known diagnosis of HIV (AIDS), Hepatitis B, C.

  8. Known history of or co-existing autoimmune disease.

  9. Known CNS metastases.

  10. Clinically significant serious disease or organ system disease not currently controlled on present therapy.

  11. Pregnancy or lactation.

  12. Women of childbearing potential not using reliable and adequate contraceptive methods*

  13. Known sensitivity to any components of vaccine, gemcitabine or GM-CSF.

  14. Unable for any other reason to comply with the protocol (treatment or assessments).

    • Adequate contraceptive methods are defined as the use of oral, implanted, injectable, mechanical or barrier products for the prevention of pregnancy; or women who are practising abstinence; or where the partner is sterile, for example a vasectomy.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GemcitabineGemcitabine (Chemotherapy)Gemcitabine alone treatment.
GV1001GV1001GV1001 in sequential combination with Gemcitabine
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall survival time12 month
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression Free SurvivalTime of progression

Trial Locations

Locations (86)

The Center for Hematology-Oncology

🇺🇸

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Oncology Consultants, PA

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Palm Beach Cancer Institute

🇺🇸

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Mary Crowley Medical Research Center (MCMRC)Texas Oncology-Presbyrerian Hospital of Dallas

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

🇦🇺

Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

Mount Medical Centre, Perth Oncology

🇦🇺

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Royal Perth Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology

🇦🇺

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Fremantle Hospital, Haemtology Department

🇦🇺

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Department of Oncology, Haukeland University Hospital, G.I. & Urogenital Oncology

🇳🇴

Bergen, Norway

Ullevål Universitetssykehus, Gastrokirurgisk afd.

🇳🇴

Oslo, Norway

Bialstocki Osrodek Onkologiczny, Oddzial Chemioterapii Nowotworow I Chorob Wewnetrznych

🇵🇱

Bialystok, Poland

W.S2.Z, Krolewiecka

🇵🇱

Elblag, Poland

Centrum Onkologii, Wosewodzki Osrodek Onkologii

🇵🇱

Opole, Poland

Dolnoslaskie Centrum Onkologii, Oddzial Chemioterapii

🇵🇱

Wroclaw, Poland

Cancer Research Unit, Mater Misericordlae University Hospital

🇮🇪

Dublin, Ireland

Hematology Oncology Specialists, Covington

🇺🇸

Covington, Louisiana, United States

Royal Hobart Hospital, Centre for Clinical Research

🇦🇺

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Oncology Trials Unit, Cork University Hospital

🇮🇪

Cork, Ireland

Oncology Research Team, Mater Private University Hospital

🇮🇪

Dublin, Ireland

Wojewodzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im.Rydgiera, Oddzial Chemioterapii

🇵🇱

Krakow, Poland

Klinika Chemioterapii Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Lodzi, Medical University

🇵🇱

Lodz, Poland

The Alfred Hospital, Medical Oncology Unit

🇦🇺

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Hill Hospital, ECRU Oncology

🇦🇺

Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

Cancer Clinical Trials Unit, Beaumont Hospital

🇮🇪

Dublin, Ireland

Department of Medical Oncology, Amnch

🇮🇪

Dublin, Ireland

VU University Medical Center

🇳🇱

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej MSWiA

🇵🇱

Olsztyn, Poland

Hospital De Jolimont

🇧🇪

Bruxelles, Belgium

Ghent University Hospital, Digestive Oncology

🇧🇪

Ghent, Belgium

Sorlandet Hospital, Senter for Kreftbehandling

🇳🇴

Kristiansand, Norway

Oncology Department, Herlev Hospital

🇩🇰

Herlev, Denmark

Policlinico Universitario "Mater Domini", Unita Oncologia

🇮🇹

Catanzaro, Italy

University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

🇺🇸

La Jolla, California, United States

Genesis Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

Desert Hematology Oncology Medical Group, Inc.

🇺🇸

Rancho Mirage, California, United States

Gabrail Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Canton, Ohio, United States

Portneuf Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Pocatello, Idaho, United States

Oncology Hematology Associates of Central Illinois, PC

🇺🇸

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Carolinas Hematology Oncology Associates

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Toledo Community Hospital Oncology Program

🇺🇸

Toledo, Ohio, United States

St George Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology

🇦🇺

Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia

The Townsville Hospital, Townsville Cancer Centre

🇦🇺

Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Westmead Hospital, Dept. of Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

🇦🇺

Westmead, New South Wales, Australia

Dept. of Clinical Haematology / Oncology,the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

🇦🇺

Woodville South, South Australia, Australia

Odense Universitetshospital, Onkologisk afd. R

🇩🇰

Odense, Denmark

Oncology Department, Århus Hospital

🇩🇰

Århus, Denmark

Oncologie Medicale, Clinic Pasteur

🇫🇷

Evreux, France

Medical Oncology, University "Politecnica Delle Marche", Oncologia Medica Universita

🇮🇹

Ancona, Italy

Clinic Saint Vincent

🇫🇷

Saint Gregoire, France

Azienda Ospedaliera, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova

🇮🇹

Reggio Emilia, Italy

Department of Oncology, University Hospital of Northern-Norway

🇳🇴

Tromsoe, Norway

Hospital Clinic I Provincial De Barcelona

🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain

Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Departamento de Oncología

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

Hospital Universitario La Paz, Departamento de Oncología

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

Medical Oncology Department, Virgen de Las Nieves Hospital

🇪🇸

Granada, Spain

Clínica Puerta de Hierro, Departamento de Oncología

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

H. Monteprincipe

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

HRU Carlos Haya, Medical Oncology Unit

🇪🇸

Malaga, Spain

Fundaciόn Hospital de Alcorcόn, Unidad de Oncología

🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain

Sahlgrenska Hospital, Head Division for Upper GI Surgery

🇸🇪

Goteborg, Sweden

Digestive Unit, Universitary Hospital Virgen de La Macarena

🇪🇸

Seville, Spain

Tampa General Hospital Usf Digestive Disorders Centre

🇺🇸

Tampa, Florida, United States

Berskhire Hematology Oncology PC

🇺🇸

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States

Southwest Regional Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Mary Crowley Medical Research Center, Worth St.

🇺🇸

Dallas, Texas, United States

Flinders Medical Centre, Medical Oncology - Clinical Trials

🇦🇺

Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia

Wesley Research Institute Limited

🇦🇺

Auchenflower Qld, Australia

Erasms University Hospital

🇧🇪

Brussels, Belgium

Hepatogastroenterology Dpt, University Hospital Center of Grenoble

🇫🇷

Grenoble Cedex, France

Centre d'Etudes Cliniques en Oncologie, Centre Paul Papin

🇫🇷

Angers Cedex 01, France

Hôpital de la Roche / Yon <<Les Oudaires>>, Centre Hospitalier Départmentale

🇫🇷

Moreau, France

Oncologie Médicale, Centre Cathrine de Siennes

🇫🇷

Nantes, France

Oncologie Midicale CHR Lorient

🇫🇷

Lorient, France

Service de Medicine Interne, CHRU de Lille

🇫🇷

Lille, France

Service de Cancerologie, Hospital Europeen Georges Pompidou

🇫🇷

Paris, France

Medical Oncology Dpt, Armoricaine Private Hospital of Radiology

🇫🇷

Saint Brieuc, France

Hospital "Careggi", Medical Oncology

🇮🇹

Firenze, Italy

Hospital "G.B. Rossi", Surgical and Gastroenterological Dept. Borgo Roma

🇮🇹

Verona, Italy

Medical Oncology Department, General Hospital of Baza

🇪🇸

Granada, Spain

Oncology Department, Clinic Universitary Hospital

🇪🇸

Malaga, Spain

University Hospital, Department Of surgery and Gasterenterology

🇸🇪

Lund, Sweden

Department of Oncology, Malmö University Hospital

🇸🇪

Malmö, Sweden

Karolinska Institute / Hospital Solna, Department of Oncology

🇸🇪

Stockholm, Sweden

Department of Oncology, Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset

🇸🇪

Stockholm, Sweden

Billings Clinic

🇺🇸

Billings, Montana, United States

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