NCT00226005

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to find out if an experimental drug called PTK787/ZK222584 might be effective against advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. In order for tumors to grow and spread to other parts of the body, they need to have a growing blood supply. Tumor cells have been shown to produce substances that stimulate the abnormal growth of new blood vessels that allow the tumor to grow. In adults, blood vessel cells normally divide very rapidly. It is thought that PTK787/ZK222584 may interfere with the growth of new blood vessels. A drug that interferes with the growth of new blood vessels might stop tumor growth, and possibly shrink the tumor by keeping it from receiving nutrients and oxygen supplied by the blood vessels. Since normal blood vessel cells divide very rarely, it might be possible to stop tumor growth without harming normal tissues.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
67

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2005

Typical duration 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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 22, 2005

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 26, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2005

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2008

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

May 9, 2012

Status Verified

May 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

September 22, 2005

Last Update Submit

May 8, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

pancreasadenocarcinomacancermetastaticadvanced cancerPhase IIgrowth factorVEGFangiogenesis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To evaluate the 6-month survival rate and time to progression in pancreatic cancer patients treated with PTK787/ZK222584.

    The Data Safety Monitoring Board met twice yearly while the study was active (2006-2008) to review data and each of the primary and secondary objectives. Safety Issue: the only endpoint/outcome measure that was a safety issue was the second one (safety and tolerability of PTK)

    DSMC Schedule

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • To assess the response rates of patients treated with PTK787/ZK222584.

    DSMC Schedule

  • To evaluate DCE-MRI as a surrogate of response to PTK787/ZK222584 therapy in pancreatic cancer patients.

    DSMC Schedule

  • To perform analysis of tissue, blood and plasma markers that may be helpful in assessing the likelihood of benefit from PTK787/ZK222584 therapy.

    DSMC Schedule

Study Arms (1)

Vatalanib

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Administered orally, twice daily: after enrollment - first week 250 BID, second week 500 BID, then 750 BID thereafter.

Drug: PTK787/ZK222584

Interventions

One arm: administered orally, twice daily: after enrollment - first week 250 BID, second week 500 BID, then 750 BID thereafter.

Also known as: bevacizumab
Vatalanib

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Age \> 18
  • Zubrod performance status of 0 - 2
  • Histological or cytological diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma
  • Measurable or evaluable disease determined as per RECIST criteria
  • Life expectancy \> 12 weeks
  • Written informed consent
  • Patients must have failed or progressed on prior gemcitabine-based therapy for advanced or metastatic disease.

You may not qualify if:

  • Islet cell or neuroendocrine carcinomas of the pancreas.
  • History or presence of central nervous system disease.
  • Patients with a history of another primary malignancy \< 5 years
  • Prior chemo therapy \< 21 days prior to registration.
  • Prior biologic or immunotherapy \< 14 days prior to registration
  • Prior full field radiotherapy \< 28 days or limited field radiotherapy \< 14 days prior to registration.
  • Major surgery \< 28 days prior to registration.
  • Patients who have received investigational drugs \< 28 days prior to registration.
  • Prior therapy with anti-VEGF agents.
  • Pleural effusion or ascites that causes respiratory compromise.
  • Female patients who are pregnant or breast feeding.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Scottsdale Healthcare

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

Location

University of Arizona/Arizona Cancer Center

Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

Location

Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group

Beverly Hills, California, 90211-18500, United States

Location

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center/Johns Hopkins

Baltimore, Maryland, 21231, United States

Location

Virginia Piper Cancer Institute/Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States

Location

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

Location

South Texas Oncology and Hematology

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsAdenocarcinomaNeoplasm Metastasis

Interventions

vatalanibBevacizumab

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplastic ProcessesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmunoproteinsBlood ProteinsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsSerum GlobulinsGlobulins

Study Officials

  • Tomislav Dragovich, MD, PhD

    University of Arizona/Arizona Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2005

First Posted

September 26, 2005

Study Start

December 1, 2005

Primary Completion

December 1, 2008

Study Completion

February 1, 2010

Last Updated

May 9, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-05

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