PCI-24781 in Combination With Doxorubicin to Treat Sarcoma

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Purpose The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose of PCI-24781 that can be given safely with doxorubicin (phase I) and the safety and efficacy of PCI-24781 when used in combination with doxorubicin (phase II) in patients with advanced sarcomas. The study drug, PCI-24781, is believed to regulate genes involved in tumor cell growth. The other study drug, doxorubicin, is considered a standard chemotherapeutic treatment for advanced sarcoma patients. We hypothesize that combining PCI-24781 with doxorubicin can overcome chemoresistance to doxorubicin.
ConditionSarcoma
InterventionDrug: PCI-24781
Drug: Doxorubicin
PhasePhase 1/Phase 2
SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
Responsible PartyMassachusetts General Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01027910
First ReceivedDecember 8, 2009
Last UpdatedMarch 26, 2014
Last verifiedMarch 2014

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateDecember 8, 2009
Last Updated DateMarch 26, 2014
Start DateFebruary 2009
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2015
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • Phase I: To determine the MTD (and/or recommended phase II dose) of PCI-24781 when given orally twice a daily for 5 days in combination with doxorubicin. [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
  • Phase II: To assess the response rate of PCI-24781 at the MTD when given with doxorubicin in patients whose disease has failed to be controlled despite prior therapy. [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Phase I: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of PCI-24781 in combination with doxorubicin. [Time Frame: 1 year] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
  • Phase I: To determine the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of PCI-24781 in combination with doxorubicin in sarcoma patients. [Time Frame: 1 year] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Phase I: To measure evidence of antitumor activity of PCI-24781 in combination with doxorubicin in this patient population. [Time Frame: 1 year] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Phase II: Assess the duration of response and rate of progression-free survival at 6 months in participants who received PCI-24781/doxorubicin combination administration. [Time Frame: 2 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitlePCI-24781 in Combination With Doxorubicin to Treat Sarcoma
Official TitlePhase I/II Study of PCI-24781 in Combination With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Advanced Sarcomas Following Failure or Prior Anthracycline Therapy
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose of
PCI-24781 that can be given safely with doxorubicin (phase I) and the safety and efficacy of
PCI-24781 when used in combination with doxorubicin (phase II) in patients with advanced
sarcomas. The study drug, PCI-24781, is believed to regulate genes involved in tumor cell
growth. The other study drug, doxorubicin, is considered a standard chemotherapeutic
treatment for advanced sarcoma patients. We hypothesize that combining PCI-24781 with
doxorubicin can overcome chemoresistance to doxorubicin.
Detailed Description
- In the phase I portion of the study, since we are looking for the highest dose of
PCI-24781 that can be administered safely without severe or unmanageable side effects
in participants that have advanced sarcoma, not everyone who participates in this
research study will receive the same dose of PCI-24871.

- Each treatment cycle is 3 weeks (21 days). Participants will take capsules of
PCI-24871 for five consecutive days starting on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle. On Day 4
of each cycle, participants will come to the clinic to receive doxorubicin
intravenously.

- At specific time intervals, participants will return to the clinic for the following
tests and procedures: physical examination, vital signs, blood tests, urine test, EKG,
assessment of the tumor by CT scan, and an ECHO or MUGA.

- Participants may remain on the study for a maximum of 6 cycles (about 4-5 months).
After the last cycle, as long as the participant is showing benefit, they may elect to
continue taking PCI-24781 alone, in which case they will continue in this research
study until there is evidence of their tumor growing.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 1/Phase 2
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionSarcoma
InterventionDrug: PCI-24781
Capsules taken orally for 5 consecutive days starting on Day 1 of each 3 week cycle
Other Names:
PCI24781Drug: Doxorubicin
Administered intravenously on Day 4 of each 3 week cycle
Other Names:
Adriamycin
Study Arm (s)Experimental: PCI-24781
PCI-24781 in combination with doxorubicin

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusActive, not recruiting
Estimated Enrollment47
Estimated Completion DateDecember 2015
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2014
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Participants must have histologically confirmed metastatic or unresectable sarcoma

- All participants must have received no more than a lifetime cumulative maximum dose
of 300 mg/m2 or less of prior doxorubicin and no other anthracycline therapy.

- Participants must have measurable disease, defined as at least one unirradiated
lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension as 20mm or greater
with conventional techniques or as 10mm or greater with spiral CT scan.

- ECOG performance status of 2 or less

- Ability to swallow oral capsules without difficulty

- Participants must have normal organ and marrow function as outlined in the protocol.

- Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum/urine pregnancy test
within 7 days prior to receiving the first dose of PCI-24781.

- An ECHO or MUGA demonstrating EF > 50% is required within 4 weeks prior to study drug
administration.

- 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

- Participants who have had immunotherapy, chemotherapy, experimental therapy or
radiotherapy within 4 weeks before first day of study drug dosing or those who have
not recovered to grade 1 or baseline from adverse events due to agents administered
more than 4 weeks earlier.

- Participants who have previously received > 300 mg/m2 cumulative lifetime dose of
doxorubicin, or who have received any other anthracycline chemotherapy.

- Major surgery within 4 weeks before first day of study drug dosing

- Participants with known central nervous system/brain metastases

- Participants receiving chronic corticosteroids > 20 mg prednisone equivalent per day
for > 7 consecutive days (Topical, inhaled or nasal corticosteroids are permitted).

- Participants with any documented malabsorption syndromes or other conditions that may
impair the absorption of PCI-24781 capsules.

- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active
infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac
arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with
study requirements.

- Participants requiring concurrent therapeutic anticoagulation or have received
therapeutic anticoagulation within 2 weeks of the first day of dosing.

- Risk factors for Torsades de Pointes, or use, within 4 weeks of starting study drug
administration, of medications known to prolong QTc interval or that may be
associated with Torsades de Pointes.

- QTc prolongation or other significant ECG abnormalities defined as 2nd degree AV
block type II, 3rd degree AV block, or bradycardia.

- History of myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndromes, coronary angioplasty
and/or coronary artery stenting within the past 6 months.

- For patients with history of major coronary artery disease in the judgement of the
responsible physician, a cardiac stress test that demonstrates clinically significant
abnormalities when performed within 28 days of first dose of study drug

- Pregnant or breastfeeding women

- Women of childbearing potential, or sexually active men unwilling to use adequate
contraceptive protection during the course of the study

- HIV-positive individuals

- Other medical or psychiatric illness or organ dysfunction that, in the opinion of the
investigator, would either compromise the patient's safety or interfere with the
evaluation of the safety of PCI-24781
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01027910
Other Study ID Numbers09-352
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByMassachusetts General Hospital
Study SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital
CollaboratorsDana-Farber Cancer Institute
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pharmacyclics
Investigators Principal Investigator: Edwin Choy, MD, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital
Verification DateMarch 2014

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115