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PK/PD Investigation of Modufolin (Arfolitixorin) in Plasma, Tumor and Adjacent Mucosa Adjacent Mucosa in Patients With Colon Cancer

Registration Number
NCT01681472
Lead Sponsor
Isofol Medical AB
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the concentration of four different metabolites in the tumor, in adjacent mucosa and in plasma in patients with colon cancer receiving two different doses of Modufolin (arfolitixorin) and Levoleucovorin (Isovorin®), respectively (60 and 200 mg/m2).

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the concentration of \[6R\] 5,10-methylene-THF, 5-formyl-THF, 5-methyl-THF and THF in the tumor, in adjacent mucosa and in plasma in patients with colon cancer receiving two different does of Modufolin® and Levoleucovorin (Isovorin®), respectively (60 and 200 mg/m2).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Operable colon cancer amenable to curative surgery.
  • Performance status of 0 to 1
  • Informed consent form
  • Patients must be at least 18 years of age.

Main

Exclusion Criteria
  • Any concurrent other anti-tumor therapy
  • Any prohibited concomitant medication within 30 days of surgery
  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding.
  • Second primary malignancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Levoleucovorin 200 mg/m2Levoleucovorin 200 mg/m2One i.v. bolus injection of study drug after the patient has been anaesthetized.
Levoleucovorin 60 mg/m2Levoleucovorin 60 mg/m2One i.v. bolus injection of study drug after the patient has been anaesthetized.
6R-MTHF 60 mg/m26R-MTHF (arfolitixorin) 60 mg/m2One i.v. bolus injection of study drug after the patient has been anaesthetized.
6R-MTHF 200 mg/m26R-MTHF (arfolitixorin) 200 mg/m2One i.v. bolus injection of study drug after the patient has been anaesthetized.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Concentration of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THF in Tumor TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF in tumor tissue after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-THF in Adjacent Mucosa TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF in mucosa adjacent to the tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-formyl-THF in Adjacent Mucosa TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF in mucosa adjacent to the tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THF in Adjacent Mucosa TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF in mucosa adjacent to the tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-methyl-THF in Tumor TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF in tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-formyl-THF in Tumor TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF in tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-THF in Tumor TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF in tumor after the different treatments.

Concentration of [6S]-5-methyl-THF in Adjacent Mucosa TissueSample taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) at 0 min (before anesthetics) and 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360 min after study drug administration, and 24 h after study drug administration

Comparison of concentration of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF in mucosa adjacent to the tumor after the different treatments.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tmax of [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Timepoint (tmax) when Cmax in plasma occurs for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF

T(1/2) of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Terminal plasma elimination half-life time for the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

T(1/2) of [6S]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Terminal plasma elimination half-life time for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF

Tmax of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Timepoint (tmax) when Cmax in plasma occurs of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

Cmax of [6S]-5-THF in PlasmaSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Maximum concentration (Cmax) in plasma of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF

Tmax of [6S]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Timepoint (tmax) when Cmax in plasma occurs for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF

Correlation Between Plasma and Tissue Concentration (Tumor and Mucosa) for [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Correlation between the exposure of \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF following 2 hours after dosing (AUC\[0-2h\]) and the concentration of \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF in the tumor or adjacent mucosa at surgery.

AUC(Last) of [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the last time point, for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF

Cmax of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Maximum concentration (Cmax) in plasma of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

Cmax of [6S]-5-methyl-THF in PlasmaSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Maximum concentration (Cmax) in plasma of the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF

AUC(Last) of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the last time point, for the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

T(1/2) of [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Terminal plasma elimination half-life time for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF

Cmax of [6S]-5-formyl-THF in PlasmaSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Maximum concentration (Cmax) in plasma of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\] 5,10- methylene-THF and the metabolites: \[6S\]-5-THF, \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF, and \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF

AUC(0-2h) of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours, for the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

AUC(0-2h) of [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours, for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF

AUC(0-2h) of [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours, for the metabolite: \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF

AUC(0-2h) of [6SR]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours, for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF

AUC(Last) of [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the last time point, for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF

AUC(Last) of [6S]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the last time point, for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF

Tmax of [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Timepoint (tmax) when Cmax in plasma occurs for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-THF

T(Last) of [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

The time-point for the last measurable concentration for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF in plasma

T(1/2) of [6S]-5-methyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

Terminal plasma elimination half-life time for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-methyl-THF

Correlation Between Plasma and Tissue Concentration (Tumor and Mucosa) for [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Correlation between the exposure of \[6S\]-5-THF following 2 hours after dosing (AUC\[0-2h\]) and the concentration of \[6S\]-5-THF in the tumor or adjacent mucosa at surgery.

Correlation of Gene Expression in Tumor and Adjacent MucosaSample taken Day 1 (Day of Surgery)

Concentration of the gene expression was analysed in both tumor and adjacent mucosa. The presence of any correlation between the results (i.e., concentration of the gene expression in tumor versus adjacent mucosa) was evaluated for each treatment. No evaluation was done between treatments.

Change in Homocystein Concentration From ScreeningSamples taken at Screening visit, Day 2 and End of Study (Day 5)

Blood samples for folate biomarker (homocystein) analysis were collected at Screening, Day 2 and Day 5 (End of study visit). Changes from screening to later visits were counted.

The criteria for assessment categories "normal", "low" and "high" were based on the reference ranges for plasma-Homocystein as follows: "low" \<4,7 mcmol/L; "normal" =\> 4,7 and \<=16 mcmol/L; "high" \>16 mcmol/L. Values were applicable for both male and female adults.

Number of AEs Per SeverityScreening visit until end of study, Day 5

Number of reported AEs per treatment with respect to severity

Correlation Between Plasma and Tissue Concentration (Tumor and Mucosa) for [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Correlation between the exposure of \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF following 2 hours after dosing (AUC\[0-2h\]) and the concentration of \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF in the tumor or adjacent mucosa at surgery.

Correlation Between Plasma and Tissue Concentration (Tumor and Mucosa) for [6S]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery)

Correlation between the exposure of \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF following 2 hours after dosing (AUC\[0-2h\]) and the concentration of \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF in the tumor or adjacent mucosa at surgery.

Gene Expression Ratios (Mucosa:Tumor)Sample taken Day 1 (Day of Surgery)

Concentration of different genes involved in folate transport and metabolism were analysed in both tumor and adjacent mucosa. The concentration in mucosa was divided by the concentration in tumor. A value above 1 indicate that the gene expression was higher in mucosa than in tumor and a value below 1 that the gene expression was higher in tumor than in mucosa.

T(Last) of [6R]-5,10-methylene-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

The time-point for the last measurable concentration of the active substance in Modufolin: \[6R\]-5,10-methylene-THF

T(Last) of [6S]-5-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

The time-point for the last measurable concentration for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-TH in plasma

T(Last) of [6S]-5-formyl-THFSamples taken Day 1 (Day of surgery) and Day 2

The time-point for the last measurable concentration for the metabolite \[6S\]-5-formyl-THF in plasma

Homocystein ConcentrationSamples taken at Screening visit, Day 2, and End of Study (Day 5)

Blood samples for folate biomarker (homocystein) analysis were collected at Screening, Day 2, and Day 5 (End of study visit).

Change in S-Folate Concentration From ScreeningSamples taken at Screening visit, Day 2 and End of Study (Day 5)

Blood samples for folate biomarker (S-folate) analysis were collected at Screening, Day 2 and Day 5 (End of study visit). Changes from screening to later visits were counted.

S-Folate ConcentrationSamples taken at Screening visit, Day 2 and End of Study (Day 5)

Blood samples for folate biomarker (S-folate) analysis were collected at Screening, Day 2 and Day 5 (End of study visit).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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Gothenburg, Sweden

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