NCT00073450

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of an oral Farnesyl Protein Transferase Inhibitor (Lonafarnib/SCH 6636) as a single agent in Adult Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head \& Neck and will help determine if further development is justified.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2003

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Status
terminated

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2003

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2003

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 24, 2003

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2004

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

April 21, 2015

Status Verified

April 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

November 20, 2003

Last Update Submit

April 20, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Histologically or cytologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of the head \& neck.
  • Age greater than or equal to 18.
  • ECOG performance status of 0 to 1
  • Measurable malignant disease.
  • Patients that have failed at least one platinum-containing regimen and have received no more than three prior regimens and do not have other curative treatment options.
  • Patients must be at least 2 wks post surgery or radiation therapy
  • Patients must be at least 4 weeks post chemotherapy
  • Meets protocol requirements for specified laboratory values.
  • Written informed consent and cooperation of patient.
  • Appropriate use of effective contraception if of childbearing potential.
  • No investigational drugs of any type within 30 days prior to administration.

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior exposure to farnesyl transferase inhibitors
  • Medical conditions that would interfere with taking oral medications.
  • Patients with significant QTc prolongation at baseline (\>500 msec.)
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Known HIV positivity or AIDS-related illness.
  • Concomitant chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy
  • Patients with any signs of involvement of the dura, meninges, or brain.
  • Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx
  • Patients who currently have other cancers or have been treated in the last 5 years for any other malignancy.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Hanrahan EO, Kies MS, Glisson BS, Khuri FR, Feng L, Tran HT, Ginsberg LE, Truong MT, Hong WK, Kim ES. A phase II study of Lonafarnib (SCH66336) in patients with chemorefractory, advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Am J Clin Oncol. 2009 Jun;32(3):274-9. doi: 10.1097/COC.0b013e318187dd57.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carcinoma, Squamous CellHead and Neck NeoplasmsSquamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

Interventions

2-(2-oxo-2-((3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl)oxy)aminoethyl)phosphonic acid, (2,2-dimethyl-1-oxopropoxy)methyl ester sodium

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsNeoplasms, Squamous CellNeoplasms by Site

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2003

First Posted

November 24, 2003

Study Start

September 1, 2003

Primary Completion

June 1, 2004

Study Completion

June 1, 2004

Last Updated

April 21, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-04