Everolimus With Multiagent Re-Induction Chemotherapy in Pediatric Patients With ALL

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Purpose Laboratory and other studies suggest that, the study drug, Everolimus (RAD001), may prevent tumor cell growth and also may increase the efficacy of other chemotherapy drugs. Everolimus is approved for use in the United States for certain types of cancer, such as kidney cancer. It has been extensively studied in people with various types of cancer as a single agent (a drug that is used alone to treat the cancer) or in combination with a number of other drugs. Studies in adults with cancer have also evaluated Everolimus in combination with other anti-tumor drugs. Information from lab studies and some other clinical trials suggests that Everolimus may kill leukemia cells on its own, and also make it more likely that steroids (such as prednisone) are able to kill leukemia cells. In this research study, we are looking to learn more about how Everolimus works in combination with other drugs which are commonly used to treat relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (prednisone, vincristine, PEG-asparaginase, and doxorubicin). The main goal of the study is to evaluate the side effects of this treatment combination in order to determine a safe dose of Everolimus which can be given with these other 4 drugs.
ConditionAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
InterventionDrug: Everolimus
Drug: Prednisone
Drug: Vincristine
Drug: PEG-Asparaginase
Drug: Doxorubicin
Drug: Dexrazoxane
PhasePhase 1
SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
Responsible PartyDana-Farber Cancer Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01523977
First ReceivedJanuary 30, 2012
Last UpdatedFebruary 3, 2014
Last verifiedFebruary 2014

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First Received DateJanuary 30, 2012
Last Updated DateFebruary 3, 2014
Start DateNovember 2011
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresSafety and Feasibility [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]To determine the safety and feasibility of treatment with everolimus in combination with vincristine, prednisone, PEG-asparaginase and doxorubicin in patients with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Clinical Activity [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]To investigate the clinical activity (complete remission rate and levels of end-reinduction MRD) of everolimus in combination with vincristine, prednisone, PEG-asparaginase and doxorubicin in patients with ALL.
  • Impact on biologic markers [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]To assess the impact of everolimus therapy when given in combination with vincristine, prednisone, PEG-asparaginase and doxorubicin on biologic markers of glucocorticoid resistance including levels of AKT, MCL1 and phosphorylated S6 ribosomal protein (PS6).
  • Determinants of Response [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]To explore possible determinants of response (as measured by peripheral blast clearance, MRD levels and CR status) to everolimus in combination with multi-agent therapy including measurements of anti-apoptotic proteins (BCL2, BCLxL and MCL1), genome-wide gene expression profliling, BH3 profiling and OncoMap profiling.

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Brief TitleEverolimus With Multiagent Re-Induction Chemotherapy in Pediatric Patients With ALL
Official TitleA Feasibility Trial of Everolimus (RAD001),an mTOR Inhibitor, Given in Combination With Multiagent Re-Induction Chemotherapy in Pediatric Patients With Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Brief Summary
Laboratory and other studies suggest that, the study drug, Everolimus (RAD001), may prevent
tumor cell growth and also may increase the efficacy of other chemotherapy drugs. Everolimus
is approved for use in the United States for certain types of cancer, such as kidney cancer.
It has been extensively studied in people with various types of cancer as a single agent (a
drug that is used alone to treat the cancer) or in combination with a number of other drugs.
Studies in adults with cancer have also evaluated Everolimus in combination with other
anti-tumor drugs. Information from lab studies and some other clinical trials suggests that
Everolimus may kill leukemia cells on its own, and also make it more likely that steroids
(such as prednisone) are able to kill leukemia cells.

In this research study, we are looking to learn more about how Everolimus works in
combination with other drugs which are commonly used to treat relapsed acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (prednisone, vincristine, PEG-asparaginase, and doxorubicin). The main goal of the
study is to evaluate the side effects of this treatment combination in order to determine a
safe dose of Everolimus which can be given with these other 4 drugs.
Detailed Description
Study Treatment: The study treatment lasts 32 days during which time you will be taking the
study drug Everolimus daily for 32 days in addition to standard chemotherapy drugs. Below
lists the study drug as well as the other drugs you will be receiving to treat your leukemia
during this research study.

Chemotherapy drugs:

1. Everolimus (RAD001): By mouth Daily 1-32

2. Prednisone: By mouth or in the vein Three times daily on days 4-32

3. Vincristine: In the vein Daily on days 4, 11, 18, and 25

4. Doxorubicin: In the vein Once per day on days 4 and 5. A drug called dexrazoxane will
be given with each dose of Doxorubicin to protect the heart from any damage that might
be caused by Doxorubicin.

5. PEG-asparaginase: In the vein Once per day on days 5 and 18

If you have or have had an allergy to PEG-asparaginase, we will give another form of
asparaginase (Erwinia asparaginase). Four doses of Erwinia asparaginase will be given in
the muscle twice a week beginning on Day 5 and then another 4 doses will be given in the
muscle twice a week beginning on Day 15 in place of the scheduled doses of PEG-asparaginase.

In addition to the medications listed above, you will also be receiving intrathecal (IT)
chemotherapy that is given directly into your spinal fluid to treat the leukemia that may
have spread to your brain and spinal fluid. The medicines we will be giving in your spinal
fluid are listed below. The number of times we give chemotherapy into the spinal fluid will
depend on whether or not we see leukemia cells in your spinal fluid on the sample we take on
the first day of the study.

1. Cytarabine on Day 1 (also Day 4 if we see leukemia cells in your spinal fluid on the
screening spinal tap)

2. Triple intrathecal therapy (cytarabine, methotrexate and hydrocortisone)on Days 18 and
32 (if we do not see leukemia cells in your spinal fluid on the screening spinal tap),
or on Days 11, 18, 25 and 32 (if we see leukemia cells in your spinal fluid on the
screening spinal tap)

A drug called leucovorin will be given by mouth or by vein after each dose of triple
intrathecal therapy. Leucovorin is given to prevent mouth sores which might occur after you
get methotrexate in the spinal fluid. Leucovorin will be given three times a day for 24
hours beginning one day after you receive a dose of triple intrathecal therapy.

Portions of this treatment are "routine" or "standard" ways of treating recurrent ALL.
Receiving vincristine, prednisone, PEG asparaginase and doxorubicin along with chemotherapy
in the spinal fluid is a standard treatment for relapsed leukemia. The research part of the
treatment involves giving Everolimus at the same time as these drugs.

Clinical and Lab Exams: During the study, you will have a physical examinations and you
will be asked questions about your general health and specific questions about any problems
that you might be having and any medications you may be taking. You will also have blood
work to check for any side effects to your organs from the study drug and other chemotherapy
drugs. Bone marrow studies will be done at the end of the 32-day treatment period to assess
how you responded to treatment. If you are in remission, a special minimal residual disease
(MRD) test will also be performed from the marrow sample as part of the study.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 1
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
InterventionDrug: Everolimus
Orally, daily days 1-32 per assigned dose level
Other Names:
RAD-001Drug: Prednisone
40 mg/m2/day orally 3 x daily days 4-32
Drug: Vincristine
1.5 mg/m2 IV daily on days 4, 11, 18, and 25
Drug: PEG-Asparaginase
2,500 U/m2 IV 1 x daily on days 5 and 18
Other Names:
OncasparDrug: Doxorubicin
30 mg/m2 IV on days 4 and 5
Drug: Dexrazoxane
300 mg/m2 IV on days 4 and 5
Other Names:
Zinecard
Study Arm (s)Not Provided

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusRecruiting
Estimated Enrollment42
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateNovember 2014
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- ALL in first bone marrow relapse occuring > 18 months from initial diagnosis

- Normal organ function

- Maximum prior cumulative doxorubicin dose of
Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior therapy for ALL except for intrathecal (IT) chemotherapy

- Pregnant or lactating

- Individuals whose relapsed ALL harbors a t(9;22)/BCR-ABL fusion

- Individuals whose lymphoblasts have surface immunoglobulin by flow cytometry and/or
t(8;14), t(2;8), or t(8;22)

- Down syndrome

- Prior stem cell transplant

- History of asparaginase-associated pancreatitis

- Active lung disease

- Impairment of gastrointestinal function or gastrointestinal disease

- Severe and/or uncontrolled intercurrent illness

- Documented history of previous or current Hepatitis B or C infection

- History of a different malignancy (other than ALL) unless disease-free for at 5 years
and deemed by the investigators to be at low risk for recurrence of that malignancy

- HIV positive on combination antiretroviral therapy
GenderBoth
Ages18 Months
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: Lewis Silverman, MD
617-632-6191
lewis_silverman@dfci.harvard.edu
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01523977
Other Study ID Numbers11-237
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByDana-Farber Cancer Institute
Study SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
CollaboratorsNovartis
Investigators Principal Investigator: Lewis Silverman, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Verification DateFebruary 2014

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Contact: Lia Gore, MD | 720-777-6772 | lia.gore@ucdenver.edu
Principal Investigator: Lia Gore, MD
Recruiting
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
Contact: Todd Cooper, DO | 404-785-3535 | todd.cooper@choa.org
Principal Investigator: Todd Cooper, DO
Recruiting
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
Contact: Noboku Hijiya, MD | 312-227-4090 | NHijiya@luriechildrens.org
Principal Investigator: Noboku Hijiya, MD
Recruiting
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
Contact: Lewis Silverman, MD | 617-632-6191 | lewis_silverman@dfci.harvard.edu
Principal Investigator: Lewis Silverman, MD
Recruiting
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, United States, 12549
Contact: Maria Luisa Sulis, MD | 212-305-5808 | mls95@columbia.edu
Principal Investigator: Maria Luisa Sulis, MD
Recruiting
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105
Contact: Blythe Thomson, MD | 206-987-1426 | blythe.thomson@seattlechildrens.org
Principal Investigator: Blythe Thomson, MD
Recruiting