Pharmacokinetic Study of Doxorubicin in Children With Cancer

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Purpose Analyze pharmacokinetics of doxorubicin in children with cancer. Furthermore investigate the predictive role of troponin and natriuretic peptides for anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity .
ConditionWilms Tumor
Neuroblastoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
InterventionDrug: doxorubicin
PhasePhase 2
SponsorUniversity Hospital Muenster
Responsible PartyUniversity Hospital Muenster
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01095926
First ReceivedMarch 22, 2010
Last UpdatedJune 27, 2013
Last verifiedMarch 2010

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First Received DateMarch 22, 2010
Last Updated DateJune 27, 2013
Start DateMay 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateMay 2013
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresAssess age-dependency in pharmacokinetics of doxorubicin in paediatric patients with solid tumours and leukaemia [Time Frame: 24h] [Designated as safety issue: No]Measure doxorubicin and doxorubicinol concentration in blood plasma. Collect samples at two different doxorubicin infusions.
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Assess interindividual, intraindividual and residual variability of PK parameters in children [Time Frame: 24h] [Designated as safety issue: No]Measure doxorubicin and doxorubicinol concentration in blood plasma. Collect samples at two different doxorubicin infusions.
  • Assess relationship between PK parameters and patient characteristics [Time Frame: 24h] [Designated as safety issue: No]Measure doxorubicin and doxorubicinol concentration in blood plasma. Collect samples at two different doxorubicin infusions.
  • Explore in a preliminary fashion genetic polymorphisms that may influence doxorubicin clearance [Time Frame: 5 years] [Designated as safety issue: No]Obtain one whole blood sample per patient, if separate consent was given.
  • Evaluate the potential role of natriuretic peptides and troponin as indicators for subclinical cardiotoxicity [Time Frame: 1 month] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]Measure troponin T, troponin I, BNP, NT-proBNP, NT-proANP. Collect samples at two different doxorubicin infusions before and up to 1month after doxorubicin administration.

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Brief TitlePharmacokinetic Study of Doxorubicin in Children With Cancer
Official TitlePhase II Pharmacokinetic Study to Assess the Age-dependency in the Clearance of Doxorubicin in Paediatric Patients With Solid Tumours and Leukaemia
Brief Summary
Analyze pharmacokinetics of doxorubicin in children with cancer. Furthermore investigate the
predictive role of troponin and natriuretic peptides for anthracycline-induced
cardiotoxicity .
Detailed Description
- Paediatric patients up to the age of 17 years will be included. Number and time points
of PK sampling will depend on age and tumour type.

- PK samples will be collected from two doxorubicin administrations. Analyzing samples
from two doxorubicin administrations will allow distinguishing between interindividual,
intraindividual and residual variability.

- Doxorubicin and its major metabolite doxorubicinol will be measured in plasma using
HPLC

- In addition, the natriuretic peptide BNP and the precursors NT-pro ANP and NT-proBNP as
well as troponin T will be measured in plasma up to 28 days after doxorubicin
administration to evaluate their use as clinical markers for cardiotoxicity.

- A data set of max 5 samples (3 +2 (in the 1st + 2nd Doxorubicin sampling periods)) will
be collected in the younger children (< 3 years) and a data set of max. 8 samples ( 5 +
3) will be collected in the older children. Samples will be taken at predefined time
points/ time intervals.

- An additional DNA sample will be taken and analyzed for genetic polymorphisms. The
influence of genotype on pharmacokinetics and metabolism will be investigated by
appropriate statistical methods, including population pharmacokinetic analyses. Genes
to study would include MDR1 and SLC22A16, both involved in the transport of doxorubicin
and AKR1A1 and CBR1, both involved in the reduction of doxorubicin to doxorubicinol.
Selected genotypes will be incorporated as covariates into the population
pharmacokinetic models developed. The potential impact of genetic variation will be
evaluated in the context of other sources of variability such as age, weight, gender
etc
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition
  • Wilms Tumor
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
InterventionDrug: doxorubicin
blood sampling before, during and after doxorubicin administration
Study Arm (s)Experimental: Doxorubicin

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Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment101
Estimated Completion DateMay 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateFebruary 2013
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- patients ≤ 17 years of age

- plan to receive at least two cycles of doxorubicin

- must be enrolled in a national or European protocol for treatment of Wilms Tumours,
Neuroblastoma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma or Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
and must be treated with doxorubicin according to that protocol Or Patients < 3 years
enrolled or listed in any national or European study protocol for any paediatric
malignancy. Treatment with doxorubicin has to be according to that protocol.

- Parents or legal representative(s) must provide written informed consent to
participate in the trial according to national regulations. Patients that are able to
understand should provide assent to participate in the trial.

- Life expectancy of at least 3 month

- Karnofsky performance status of ≥ 70%

- Additional blood withdrawal is acceptable for the patient. The decision is left to
the investigator

Exclusion Criteria:

- prior cardiac problems
GenderBoth
AgesN/A
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesFrance, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01095926
Other Study ID NumbersEPOC-MS-001
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByUniversity Hospital Muenster
Study SponsorUniversity Hospital Muenster
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Chair: Joachim Boos, MD, Prof. University Hospital Muenster
Verification DateMarch 2010

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, France
MD Nicolas Andre, National Study Manager France
Marseille, France
CHU La Timone
Marseille, France
CHU Nancy
Nancy, France
CHU Nantes
Nantes, France
Institut curie
Paris, France
Institut Gustanve Roussy
Paris, France
Universitätsklinikum Essen
Essen, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany, 60690
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Freiburg, Germany, 79106
Universitätsklinikum Kiel
Kiel, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Münster, Germany, 48149
Klinikum Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany
Prof. Maurizio D'Incalci, National Study Manager Italy
Milan, Italy
Università degli Studi di Milano
Monza, Italy
Clinica di Oncoematologia Pediatrica
Padova, Italy
Università Cattolica di Roma
Rome, Italy
Birmingham Childrens Hospital
Birmingham, United Kingdom
St James's University Hospital
Leeds, United Kingdom
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London, United Kingdom
Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Manchester, United Kingdom
Prof. Alan Boddy, National Study Manager UK
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Sir James Spence Institute of Child Health
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom