NCT00219817

Brief Summary

Anorexia and weight loss are devastating complications in late-stage cancer patients and is strongly associated with mortality in these patients. Activation of Ghrelin receptors have been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. RC-1291 HCl, by virtue of its ghrelin like activity and Growth Hormone releasing effects may have a dual role in the reversal of cancer induced anorexia and weight loss. This study will test the safety and efficacy of RC-1291 in the treatment of cancer patients with anorexia and weight loss.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

7 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2005

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 12, 2005

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 22, 2005

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

September 2, 2013

Status Verified

August 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

September 12, 2005

Last Update Submit

August 30, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

AnorexiaCachexia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Body Weight

  • Lean Body Mass

  • Functional Performance

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Community-dwelling patients ≥ 18 years of age with incurable, histologically diagnosed cancer.
  • Involuntary loss of body weight of ≥ 5 % within the past 6 months

You may not qualify if:

  • Presently hospitalized or in a nursing care facility.
  • Inability to increase food intake from secondary causes.
  • Liver disease
  • If female-pregnant, breast-feeding or of childbearing potential.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

California Cancer Care Center

Greenbrae, California, 94904, United States

Location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

Columbia University Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States

Location

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

Location

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Fletcher Allen Health Care

Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

Location

Cancer Outreach Associates

Abingdon, Virginia, 24211, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Garcia JM, Boccia RV, Graham CD, Yan Y, Duus EM, Allen S, Friend J. Anamorelin for patients with cancer cachexia: an integrated analysis of two phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Jan;16(1):108-16. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(14)71154-4. Epub 2014 Dec 16.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AnorexiaCachexia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsWeight LossBody Weight ChangesBody WeightThinness

Study Officials

  • William Polvino, MD

    Sapphire Therapeutics

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Posted

September 22, 2005

Study Start

June 1, 2005

Primary Completion

October 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2006

Last Updated

September 2, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-08

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