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Study of Lonsurf in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-Paclitaxel in Patients With Advanced (PDAC)

Phase 1
Terminated
Conditions
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04046887
Lead Sponsor
Patrick Joseph Loehrer Sr.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the combination of lonsurf, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel in Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Detailed Description

This is a single-institution, prospective, phase I dose escalation trial of lonsurf combined with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel using the 3+3 design. This study will enroll 18 patients over 12-15 months.

Primary Objective To determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the combination of lonsurf, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel

Secondary Objectives

1. Examine safety and toxicity of the combination

2. Estimate response rate to the combination

3. Estimate median overall survival (mOS) of the treated population

4. Estimate median progression free survival (mPFS) of the treated population

5. Estimate disease control rate (DCR) at 8 weeks

6. Evaluate quality of life while receiving the combination therapy

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  1. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent

  2. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization

  3. Untreated locally advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) as defined by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines or, untreated metastatic PDAC (prior adjuvant therapy is permitted if it's been greater than 6 months since completion)

  4. Histologically or cytologically confirmed PDAC

  5. Confirmed PDAC that is measurable or evaluable per RECIST 1.1

  6. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1

  7. Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) of Grade 1 or less

  8. Adequate organ function as defined by:

    1. Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels ≤ 2.5 x upper limits of normal (ULN)
    2. Total bilirubin level ≤ 1.5 x ULN
    3. Creatinine level < 1.0 x ULN or creatinine clearance > 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for patients with creatinine levels above or below the institutional normal (as determined by Cockcroft-Gault equation). For patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2, lean body weight should be used to calculate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR).
    4. Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9 g/dl
    5. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L
    6. Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L
    7. Acceptable coagulation studies as demonstrated by prothrombin time (PT) within normal limits (+/-15%) unless they are on anticoagulation therapy
  9. Life expectancy estimated at ≥ 3 months

  10. Women of childbearing potential definition (WOCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test performed within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment.

    Any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) is classified as WOCBP if she meets the following criteria:

    1. Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or
    2. Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 24 consecutive months (i.e. has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
  11. WOCBP and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior, to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and 8 weeks after the end of treatment.

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Exclusion Criteria
  1. Neuropathy > Grade 1 at baseline
  2. Prior systemic chemotherapy for any other malignancy (aside from adjuvant therapy for PDAC) in the last 3 years
  3. Active malignancy other than PDAC (other than adequately treated cervical or vulvar carcinoma in situ, treated basal cell or squamous carcinoma of the skin, superficial bladder tumors (Ta, Tis & T1), ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast and low grade prostate cancer. Any cancer curatively treated >3 years prior to entry with no clinical evidence of recurrence is permitted)
  4. Prior exposure to nab-paclitaxel, paclitaxel, or other taxanes
  5. History of bowel obstruction in the preceding 3 months of therapy, including gastric outlet obstruction related to PDAC
  6. Large, uncontrolled ascites requiring paracentesis
  7. Major surgery, other than diagnostic or laparoscopic surgery, within 4 weeks prior to first dose. (Port placement would not be considered a surgery.)
  8. Any known untreated brain metastases including leptomeningeal metastases
  9. Pregnant or breastfeeding
  10. Significant gastrointestinal disorder(s) that would, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, prevent absorption of an orally available agent (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, extensive gastric resection, and small intestinal resection)
  11. Uncontrolled chronic diarrhea > Grade 1 at baseline.
  12. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to uncontrolled active infection, clinically significant non-healing or healing wounds, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, significant pulmonary disease, uncontrolled infection, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  13. Interstitial pneumonia or extensive and symptomatic interstitial fibrosis of the lung
  14. History of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
  15. Enrollment on any additional investigational agent study
  16. Known hypersensitivity to gemcitabine or taxanes
  17. Significant cardiac disease including the following: unstable angina, New York Heart Association class III-IV congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction < 6 months prior to study enrollment
  18. History of hemolytic-uremic syndrome
  19. Known infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and/or active infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Combination of lonsurf + gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxelLonsurf-
Combination of lonsurf + gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxelNab-Paclitaxel-
Combination of lonsurf + gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxelGemcitabine-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Frequency of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)28 days (Cycle 1)

Number of DLTs observed

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Response rate to the combination of lonsurf, gemcitabine, and nab-paclitaxel in the efficacy evaluable populationfrom start of treatment until treatment discontinuation (i.e. up to 2 years)

Using RECIST 1.1

Median Overall Survival (mOS) of the treated populationfrom start of treatment until death or last known follow up (i.e up to 2 years)
Frequency of adverse events in the safety evaluable populationfrom start of treatment until 30 days after treatment discontinuation (i.e up to 2 years)

safety and toxicity data will be assessed using NCI CTCAE v5.0

Median Progression-free Survival (mPFS) of the treated populationfrom start of treatment until disease progression or last follow up (i.e. up to 2 years)
Disease control rate (DCR)8 weeks

Disease control rate (DCR) as defined by (complete response + partial response + stable disease)

European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer quality of life questionnaireDay 1 of each cycle(each cycle is 28 days),from start of treatment until disease progression or discontinuation of treatment (i.e. up to 2 years)

Scale scores were calculated by averaging items within scales and transforming average scores linearly. All of the scales range in score from 0 to 100. A high score for a functional scale represents a high/healthy level of functioning whereas a high score for a symptom scale or item represents a high level of symptomatology or problems.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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