Trial of RAD001 in Patients With Operable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Phase 1

Completed

Brief Summary: This is a Phase 1b pre-operative lung cancer trial wherein patients with operable lung cancer will be treated with RAD001 to evaluate the target effects of this compounds on relevant molecular pathways and on the 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake of the tumor by a positron emission tomography (PET) scan at baseline and immediately prior to surgery. The safety profile of RAD001 will also be evaluated.

Detailed Description: This is a Phase 1b pre-operative lung cancer trial wherein patients with operable lung cancer will be treated with RAD001 for 3-4 weeks to study the effects of the novel agent in relevant molecular pathways. The study will also assess the FDG uptake of the tumor at baseline and upon completion of therapy (before surgery) with a PET scan. The safety profile of RAD001 will also be evaluated.

New agents and regimens are urgently needed for lung cancer treatment. With the development of novel agents and small molecules designed to curtail the aggressive aspects of this disease, some progress has been realized. However, much more effort and insight will be required for further real gains to be made. We propose that studying the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) axis, known to be abnormal in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and translating that knowledge into therapeutic adjustments can lead to meaningful advances in lung cancer treatment.

Approximately 35 patients will participate at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Patient must have histologically confirmed Stage I-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is accessible to biopsy.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0, 1, or 2.
Life-expectancy greater than 6 months.
Adequate bone marrow, renal, hepatic, pulmonary and cardiac function as defined in the protocol.
Patient must be at least 18 years of age.
Must meet pre-entry requirements for timing of study parameters as specified in section 7.0.
Female patients of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 48 hours of study initiation and be non-lactating.
Patients of child-bearing potential must agree to use an effective form of contraception while on study and for 3 months following completion of study treatment.
The use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) will be permitted in study participants.
Final eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the health professionals conducting the trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Patient has received previous treatment for NSCLC.
Known hypersensitivity to everolimus, sirolimus, or any of its excipients.
Patient is pregnant or breast-feeding.
Patient has incurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
Patient is unable to swallow RAD001 tablet.
History of other invasive malignancies, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, are excluded if there is any evidence of the malignancy being present within the past five years.
History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to docetaxel or other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. Symptoms may include any reaction such as bronchospasm, generalized urticaria, systolic BP ≤ 80mm Hg, and angioedema.
Final eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the health professionals conducting the trial.

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1	RAD001	RAD001 5 mg/day for 21 days sequentially.
3	RAD001	RAD001 10 mg/day for 21 days sequentially.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical Response as Assessed Metabolically by Changes in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan Between Baseline and Immediately Prior to Surgery.	Day 21	All patients had baseline imaging in a fasted state with 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose fluorodeoxyglucose (18FDG)-PET scan and a repeat scan at 3 to 4 weeks later using routine clinical protocol for patient preparation, radiotracer administration and data acquisition. The repeat imaging occurred no longer than 24 hours before surgical resection.
Effects of RAD001 on the Regulation of Key Proteins Involved With the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Axis in Tumor Specimens and Buccal Mucosa in Patients With Operable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).	6 months	Changes in the expression of key signaling proteins in the mTOR/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway were determined by immunohistochemistry using previously published protocols and manufacturers' recommendations for antigen retrieval and antibody dilution along with positive and negative controls. Two investigators assessed protein expression jointly by light microscopy. The degree of expression was assessed by intensity (0, 1+, 2+, 3+) and percentage of cell staining in line with published algorithm. A derivative score (immunoscore) ranging between 0 and 300 was calculated as the product of intensity and percent cell staining.
Inhibition of Proliferation (Ki67) and Induction of Apoptosis (TUNEL Assay) in Tumor Specimens and Buccal Mucosa.	6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures