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Dose Escalation of Lapatinib With Paclitaxel in Ovarian Cancer

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Ovarian Cancer
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04608409
Lead Sponsor
Frederick R. Ueland, M.D.
Brief Summary

This trial will be a phase I dose-escalation study of lapatinib and paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, which will establish the phase II dose for subsequent efficacy trials.

Detailed Description

While ABCB1 (P-glycoprotein 1) upregulation after paclitaxel administration is well known, there is currently no clinically available method for preventing or overcoming it. To develop a therapy able to prevent ABCB1 upregulation and paclitaxel resistance, several ABCB1 inhibitors have been evaluated in combination with paclitaxel in preclinical model systems. Pulsed-dose lapatinib and paclitaxel are synergistic and inhibition of ABCB1 by lapatinib increases sensitivity to paclitaxel. Lapatinib is FDA approved, orally available, and previously studied in combination with weekly paclitaxel for breast cancer at doses of 1000mg to 1250mg daily (7000-8250mg per week). This trial will use twice-daily dosing of lapatinib at a starting dose of 750 mg for 2 days (1500mg a day and 3000mg weekly dose), which is less than half of the continuous dose and has been shown to achieve plasma concentrations at 48 hours that are associated with synergy. Therefore, these findings can be translated into a novel, well-tolerated, and convenient combination regimen with significant potential for clinical activity. This trial will be a phase I dose-escalation study of lapatinib and paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, which will establish the phase II dose for subsequent efficacy trials.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • histologically or cytologically confirmed ovarian cancer who recur within 12 months of platinum-based chemotherapy
  • ECOG performance status less than or equal to 2
  • Adequate organ and marrow function at baseline
  • ability to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria
  • hypersensitivity to lapatinib or paclitaxel
  • uncontrolled intercurrent illness
  • receiving medications that inhibit or induce CYP3A4
  • malabsorption syndrome
  • congestive heart failure
  • receiving any other anti-cancer investigational agents
  • baseline neuropathy greater than Grade 1

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Lapatinib - Group 1Lapatinib and PaclitaxelPatients in this group will receive Lapatinib (500mg PO BID) and Paclitaxel (80mg/m2).
Lapatinib - Group 2Lapatinib and PaclitaxelPatients in this group will receive Lapatinib (750mg PO BID) and Paclitaxel (80mg/m2).
Lapatinib - Group 3Lapatinib and PaclitaxelPatients in this group will receive Lapatinib (1500mg PO BID) and Paclitaxel (80mg/m2).
Lapatinib - Group 4Lapatinib and PaclitaxelPatients in this group will receive Lapatinib (2000mg PO BID) and Paclitaxel (80mg/m2).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression-free survival.One year

Proportion of patients with progression-free survival at one year.

Dose-limiting toxicity4 weeks

Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) is calculated as the total number of patients experiencing DLTs divided by the total number treated.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in plasma concentration of lapatinib.15 days (on day 1, 8 and 15)

Plasma concentrations of lapatinib will be measured on days 1, 8 and 15.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Markey Cancer Center

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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