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Elesclomol (STA-4783) With Paclitaxel Versus Paclitaxel Alone in Melanoma

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Melanoma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00522834
Lead Sponsor
Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Brief Summary

"Elesclomol (STA-4783), N-malonyl-bis (N'-methyl-N'-thiobenzoylhydrazide) is a new chemical entity with a novel structure. STA-4783 induces an oxidative stress response in cells. This response is characterized by increased production of gene families that protect against different cellular stresses, including excessive heat, the presence of reactive oxygen species such as oxygen radicals, or the presence of heavy metals.

Subjects will participate in up to 2 weeks of screening during which time they will complete all screening procedures. Eligible subjects who have not received any prior cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agent for melanoma will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either STA-4783 213 mg/m2 in combination with paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 or paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 alone.

One treatment cycle will consist of weekly treatments for 3 weeks, followed by a 1-week rest period. Cycles will be repeated every 4 weeks until disease progression. Tumor assessments will be performed every 8 weeks from the date of randomization or sooner if the Investigator suspects progression has occurred based on clinical signs and symptoms. "

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
630
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically confirmed metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma of cutaneous origin
  • ECOG performance status of <=2
  • Measurable disease according to modified RECIST
  • Life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks
  • LDH <= 2.0 x ULN
  • Clinical lab values within protocol parameters.
  • At least 18 years old and able and willing to provide informed consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous cytotoxic chemotherapy treatment for melanoma
  • Received more than one regimen of immunotherapy, kinase inhibitor, biologic therapy, vaccine or investigational non-chemotherapeutic treatment for melanoma.
  • Presence of brain metastases
  • Presence or history (<= 5 years) of a second malignancy other than nonmelanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ
  • Female subjects who are pregnant or nursing

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Elesclomol (STA-4783)Elesclomol (STA-4783) in Combination With Paclitaxel
2PaclitaxelPaclitaxel alone
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression free survivalJune 2009
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall SurvivalDecember 2009
Clinical benefit rateDecember 2009
SafetyDecember 2009
PharmacokineticsDecember 2009
Objective response rateDecember 2009
Duration of objective responseDecember 2009

Trial Locations

Locations (99)

Arizona Cancer Center

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

University of California San Diego Moores UCSD Cancer Center

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La Jolla, California, United States

University of California, San Diego

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La Jolla, California, United States

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Univ. of California Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Pacific Medical Center Research Institute

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San Francisco, California, United States

Redwood Regional Medical Group

🇺🇸

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Anschutz Cancer Pavillion University of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Hematology Oncology, P.C.

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Stamford, Connecticut, United States

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Arizona Cancer Center
🇺🇸Tucson, Arizona, United States

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