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Randomized, Multi-center, Open-label, Study of PR104 Versus PR104/Docetaxel in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Interventions
Drug: docetaxel
Drug: PR104
Drug: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Registration Number
NCT00862134
Lead Sponsor
Proacta, Incorporated
Brief Summary

The current understanding of PR104 justifies the evaluation of PR104 with docetaxel in subjects with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). These include:

* Aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3). NSCLC has been shown to express high levels of AKR1C3 in about one half of tumors tested. Subjects with high levels of AKR1C3 should have increased activation of PR104 within their tumor.

* Hypoxia. NSCLC has been demonstrated to be a tumor with hypoxia based on both direct tumor measurements (oxygen electrodes) and hypoxic positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Tumor hypoxia in NSCLC should be sufficient to activate PR104 to its active metabolites PR104H and PR104M.

* Preclinical data. The use of docetaxel and PR104 alone and in combination in preclinical models demonstrates activity of PR104 as a single agent and supraadditive activity when PR104 and docetaxel are used in combination.

* Manageable toxicity. PR104 and docetaxel with Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor (G-CSF) have been combined in a prior phase I study. A Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) has been identified and the major toxicities of this combination are understood.

The current study will provide an estimate of the activity of PR104 in subjects with NSCLC. This information will prove valuable in defining the future clinical development of PR104, and in determining if PR104 has sufficient activity in NSCLC to warrant a larger phase III registration study in this indication.

Primary objectives

• Estimate the response rate (RR) of PR104/docetaxel

Secondary objectives

* Evaluate survival

* Evaluate progression free survival (PFS)

* Evaluate time to progression (TTP)

* Evaluate safety

* Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of PR104 and its metabolites

* Evaluate the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel

* Evaluate the tumor hypoxia using 18F-fluoromisonidazole (18F-MISO) PET imaging

* Collect diagnostic biopsy samples for the determination of AKR1C3

* Collect plasma samples for assessment of potential biomarkers of tumor hypoxia

Detailed Description

A randomized phase II, multi-center, open-label, study of docetaxel versus docetaxel/PR104.

Following informed consent, subjects will undergo baseline evaluation with history, physical exams, blood work and disease assessment. Selected subjects will undergo PET imaging with F18 fluoromisonidazole (F18-FMISO) and Fludeoxyglucose (FDG) for assessment of hypoxia and glucose metabolism, and pharmacokinetics of PR104.

Subjects will be randomized between arm 1 consisting of docetaxel, 75 mg/m\^2, administered intravenously (IV), every 21 days (an approved dose and schedule) and arm 2 consisting of docetaxel, 60 mg/m\^2 with PR104 at 770 mg/m\^2, IV, every 21 days. Subjects randomized to PR104/docetaxel will receive prophylactic G-CSF. One cycle will be 21 days in duration. Subjects will be evaluated weekly. A disease assessment will be performed every six weeks. Subjects with progression will be removed from study. Subjects with a response or stable disease may continue on study if this is considered beneficial by their physician.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC (stage IIIb/IV) who have relapsed following adjuvant or first line therapy with a platinum containing regimen, and are appropriate candidates for treatment with single agent docetaxel
  • Confirmed NSCLC by prior pathological analysis (tissue aspirate or biopsy)
  • At least 21 days from prior chemotherapy
  • At least 30 days from prior irradiation therapy
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1
  • Life expectancy of 12 weeks or more
  • Adequate hematologic function [Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 10^9/L; platelet count ≥100x10^9/L; hemoglobin ≥8.5 g /dL maintained in the absence of red blood cell transfusions; and prothrombin time international normalized ratio ≤1.7; or prothrombin time ≤2 seconds above control)
  • Adequate hepatic function (albumin ≥2.8 g/dL; total bilirubin ≤2 mg/dL [51.3 μmol/L]; and alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase ≤1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range)
  • Adequate renal function (serum creatinine ≤2.0 times the upper limit of the normal range or creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min).
  • At least one untreated target lesion that could be measured in one dimension, according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous treatment with docetaxel (prior treatment with paclitaxel permitted)
  • Receipt of more than one prior systemic chemotherapy regimen
  • Active concomitant malignancy likely to effect any of the primary or secondary outcome measures in the current study
  • Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant during the study
  • Men or women of reproductive-potential who are unwilling to use an effective method of contraception during the study and for 30 days following the last dose
  • Evidence of a significant medical disorder or laboratory finding that, in the opinion of the Investigator, compromises the subject's safety during study participation
  • Active Central Nervous System (CNS) metastatic disease requiring intervention
  • Less than 4 weeks since major surgery
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2docetaxelSubjects randomized to the docetaxel arm will be administered 75 mg/m\^2, IV, every 21 days (an approved dose and schedule)
PR104 + 60 mg/m^2 docetaxelPR104Subjects randomized to the PR104/docetaxel arm will be administered 60 mg/m\^2 docetaxel, IV, every 21 days plus 770 mg/m\^2 PR104, IV, every 21 days and prophylactic G-CSF.
PR104 + 60 mg/m^2 docetaxelGranulocyte colony-stimulating factorSubjects randomized to the PR104/docetaxel arm will be administered 60 mg/m\^2 docetaxel, IV, every 21 days plus 770 mg/m\^2 PR104, IV, every 21 days and prophylactic G-CSF.
PR104 + 60 mg/m^2 docetaxeldocetaxelSubjects randomized to the PR104/docetaxel arm will be administered 60 mg/m\^2 docetaxel, IV, every 21 days plus 770 mg/m\^2 PR104, IV, every 21 days and prophylactic G-CSF.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants That Achieved a Response (Complete or Partial) After Receiving PR104/Docetaxel Versus Docetaxel AloneParticipants were followed for the duration on study, an average of 4 months

Defined as the number of subjects with complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and Tolerability: Serious Adverse Events30 days following last administration of study treatment

The number of participants with at least one Serious Adverse Event was measured.

Positive Aldo-keto Reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) Expression in Participating PatientsWithin 1 year of enrollment

AKR1C3 was evaluated on a semi-quantitative scale, and the percentage of cells staining at each of the following four levels was recorded: 0 (unstained), 1+ (weak staining), 2+ (moderate staining) and 3+ (strong staining).

Patients with a strong staining score (3+) were considered to be AKR1C3 positive

Trial Locations

Locations (27)

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System

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Reno, Nevada, United States

Kalamazoo Hematology & Oncology

🇺🇸

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

WJB Dorn VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Baton Rouge General/Penington

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Scott & White Memorial Hospital

🇺🇸

Temple, Texas, United States

McGill University

🇨🇦

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

ACORN

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Sharp Clinical Oncology Research

🇺🇸

San Diego, California, United States

University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Miami, Florida, United States

Northwestern University

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

VA Medical Center

🇺🇸

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cincinnati VA Medical Center

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Orchard Research, LLC

🇺🇸

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Midwestern Regional Medical Center

🇺🇸

Zion, Illinois, United States

McFarland Clinic/William R. Bliss Cancer Center

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Ames, Iowa, United States

St. Francis Health Services

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Beech Grove, Indiana, United States

Iowa Blood & Cancer Care

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Cancer Center of Kansas

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Wichita, Kansas, United States

Montgomery Cancer Center

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Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, United States

Annapolis Oncology Center

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Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Lapidus Cancer Center/Sinai Hospital

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Piedmont Hematology Oncology Associates, PLLC

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Mary Crowley Medical Research Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

🇺🇸

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Texas Oncology - Allison Cancer Center

🇺🇸

Midland, Texas, United States

Waikato District Health Board

🇳🇿

Hamilton, New Zealand

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