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A Trial of Cabazitaxel Chemotherapy in Relapsed Locally Advanced &/or Metastatic Carcinoma of the Penis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Penile Neoplasm
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03114254
Lead Sponsor
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

An evaluation of the activity of cabazitaxel chemotherapy in relapsed cancer of the penis. Safety and tolerability will be monitored and survival will be assessed. It is hypothesised that cabazitaxel is useful in increasing progression free survival in relapsed penile cancer.

Detailed Description

First line treatment of penile cancer often combines Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5Fluouracil (5FU) and there is currently no United Kingdom standard second line agent. Carbazitaxel has been shown to kill both taxane resistant and sensitive cells. JAVA-P is a phase two, single arm study of the use of carbazitaxel for relapsed, locally advanced or metastatic carcinoma of the penis. Seventeen patients will be recruited over two years, with adverse events and progression free survival being assessed. Results may indicate the need for larger studies to evaluate carbazitaxel as a first line agent.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically-proven squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

  • Performance status ECOG 0-2

  • Written informed consent

  • Measurable disease as per RECIST 1.1

  • Fit to receive cabazitaxel as second line chemotherapy

  • Previously received TPF or cisplatin-5FU as first line systemic chemotherapy for penile cancer

  • Adequate organ function as evidenced by the following peripheral blood counts and serum biochemistry at enrollment:

    • Neutrophils ≥1.5 x 109/L
    • Haemoglobin ≥10 g/dL
    • Platelets ≥100 x 109/L
    • Total bilirubin <1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN)
    • Alanine aminotransferase/serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (ALT/SGPT) ≤1.5 x ULN
    • Serum creatinine ≤1.5 x ULN. (If creatinine is 1.0-1.5 x ULN, creatinine clearance will be calculated according to CKD-EPI formula and patients with a creatinine clearance <60 ml/min should be excluded.)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pure veruccous carcinoma of the penis
  • Squamous carcinoma of the urethra
  • T1 N1 M0 disease
  • T2 N1 M0 disease
  • Unfit for this regimen (as assessed by the multidisciplinary team)
  • Contraindication to chemotherapy
  • ECOG Performance Status > 2
  • Active Grade ≥2 peripheral neuropathy
  • Active secondary cancers
  • Other concurrent serious illness or medical conditions
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) evidence of uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and/or hypertension, history of congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction within last 6 months.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reaction (≥grade 3) to docetaxel
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reaction (≥grade 3) to polysorbate 80 containing drugs
  • Active infection requiring systemic antibiotic or anti-fungal medication
  • Participation in another clinical trial with any investigational drug within 30 days prior to study registration.
  • Concurrent or planned treatment with strong inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4/5. A 1-week washout period is necessary for patients who are already on these treatments.
  • Concurrent or planned treatment with strong inducers of cytochrome P450 3A4/5. A 1-week washout period is necessary for patients who are already on these treatments.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CabazitaxelCabazitaxelSix cycles of chemotherapy comprising: Cabazitaxel 25mg/m2 to be repeated at intervals of 21 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complete response18 weeks

Complete response recorded from the start of the treatment to completion of 6 cy-cles of treatment determined by radiological response assessment

Partial response18 weeks

Partial response recorded from the start of the treatment to completion of 6 cy-cles of treatment determined by radiological response assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall survivalUntil patient dies, which is approximately 3 months after randomisation

Overall survival defined as time from registration to the date of death due to from any cause

Acute toxicity (Defined by number of CTCAE v4.03 Adverse Events, Adverse Reactions and by grades and the worst grade).After each cycle (every 3 weeks) for maximally 6 cycles therefore 18 weeks whilst on treatment and at the 3 month visit timepoint

Acute toxicity (Defined by number of CTCAE v4.03 Adverse Events, Adverse reactions and by grades experienced by the patient collected at study visits and recorded on an Adverse Event Case report form. .

Late toxicity (Defined by number of CTCAE v4.03 Adverse Events, Adverse Reactions and by grades and the worst grade).From 3 months post treatment Cycle 1 Day 1 to up to 6 months recorded at the 3 month and 6 month timepoint.

Late toxicity (Defined by number of CTCAE v4.03 Adverse Events, Adverse reactions and by grades experienced by the patient collected at study visits and recorded on an Adverse Event Case report form. .

Progression free survivalUntil patient progresses, which is approximately 6 weeks after randomisation

Progression free survival defined as the time from registration to the first of one of the following: development of radiological disease progression (RECIST 1.1) or death from any cause

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Horfield Road

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Bristol, United Kingdom

Universitty College Hospitals NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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