NCT00689065

Brief Summary

Rationale: CALAA-01 is a targeted therapeutic designed to inhibit tumor growth and/or reduce tumor size. The active ingredient in CALAA-01 is a small interfering RNA (siRNA). This siRNA inhibits tumor growth via RNA interference to reduce expression of the M2 subunit of ribonucleotide reductase (R2). The CALAA-01 siRNA is protected from nuclease degradation within a stabilized nanoparticle targeted to tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial will:

  • Determine the safety, toxicity, and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of CALAA-01 when administered intravenously to patients with relapsed or refractory cancer.
  • Characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of CALAA-01 after intravenous administration.
  • Provide preliminary evidence of efficacy of intravenous CALAA-01 by evaluating tumor response.
  • Recommend a dose of intravenous CALAA-01 for future clinical studies.
  • Evaluate immune response, by measuring antibody and cytokine levels, and the effect of intravenous CALAA-01 on complement.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
24

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1 cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2008

Typical duration for phase_1 cancer

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
terminated

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2008

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 29, 2008

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 3, 2008

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

November 1, 2013

Status Verified

October 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

4.3 years

First QC Date

May 29, 2008

Last Update Submit

October 30, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

siRNARNA interference (RNAi)CyclodextrinCancerNeoplasmsSolid TumorOvarian CancerLung CancerNon Small Cell Lung CancerPancreatic CancerBreast CancerColon CancerEndometrial CancerKidney (Renal Cell) CancerMelanomaProstate CancerSkin CancerThyroid CancerSolid Malignancies

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To determine the tolerability, safety profile and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of intravenous CALAA-01.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • To characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of CALAA-01 after intravenous administration.

    3 Months

  • To determine preliminary efficacy of intravenous CALAA-01 by evaluating tumor response.

    3 months

  • To recommend an intravenous dose of CALAA-01 for future clinical studies.

    3 month

  • To evaluate immune response, by measuring antibody and cytokine levels, and effect of intravenous CALAA-01 on complement.

    3 month

Study Arms (1)

CALAA-01

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: CALAA-01

Interventions

Subjects with solid tumors who satisfy the eligibility criteria will receive two, 21-day cycles of CALAA-01. A cycle will consist of four (4) 30-minute intravenous infusions administered on days 1, 3, 8, and 10 followed by 11 days of rest. If safe, a second 21-day cycle will be administered consisting of infusions on days 22, 24, 29 and 31 followed by 11 days of rest.

CALAA-01

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Subjects must have the following:
  • Histologically- or cytologically-confirmed solid malignancy that is measurable or non-measurable recurrent or metastatic disease (i.e., evaluable; e.g., cytologically or radiologically-detectable disease, markers, etc.)
  • Measurable disease is metastatic or unresectable
  • Standard curative or palliative measures do not exist, are no longer effective, or are unlikely to be effective.
  • Subjects must have tumors that have recurred after previous surgery and/or radiation.
  • Subjects must have received prior adjuvant, neoadjuvant, or any other therapy for metastatic disease. No restriction is placed on the number of cycles or regimens of prior therapy.
  • Subjects must have fully recovered from diagnostic or therapeutic surgery (i.e., complete wound healing).
  • Subjects must have fully recovered from prior radiotherapy for local symptom palliation.
  • Subjects must have recovered from the toxic effects of prior therapy.
  • Women and men of child-bearing/conceiving potential must be willing to use highly effective contraceptive methods during the course of the study. Any female who is not sexually active must agree to begin using highly effective contraceptive methods if she becomes sexually active during the study. Females who are post-menopausal (i.e., no longer menstruating) must have been so for two (2) years.
  • Females of child-bearing potential (e.g., not surgically sterilized or two (2) years post-menopausal) must have a negative urine pregnancy test at screening. Positive tests will be confirmed serologically.
  • Subjects must have adequate marrow, hepatic, and renal function at the time of screening,.
  • Subjects must be willing and able, in the opinion of the Investigator, to comply with the protocol tests and procedures.
  • Subjects must be willing and able to give written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant or nursing females.
  • Clinically-evident (e.g., abdominal distention, bulging and/or fluid wave) ascites or Grade 3 peripheral edema.
  • Allergy(ies) to contrast media required for protocol testing.
  • History of significant weight loss within four (4) weeks prior to baseline.
  • Evidence of active, uncontrolled infection or unstable or severe intercurrent medical conditions.
  • Peripheral venous access insufficient to permit infusion of intravenous CALAA-01 and acquisition of laboratory specimens.
  • Alcoholism (dependency), alcohol or substance abuse within twelve (12) months prior to screening that has caused health consequences.
  • Immunocompromised subjects, subjects with known autoimmune conditions, active hepatitis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositivity.
  • Prior gene transfer therapy or prior therapy with a cytolytic virus of any type.
  • Any electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality at screening documented by the Principal Investigator as clinically significant.
  • Vaccinations of any kind within thirty (30) days of baseline.
  • Use of any investigational agent or device within thirty (30) days of CALAA-01 administration.
  • Any concomitant medical or psychiatric condition or social situation that would make it difficult to comply with protocol requirements.
  • Subjects requiring anticonvulsants.
  • Radiotherapy, cytotoxic chemotherapy, biologic, hormonal or immunotherapy or bone marrow transplantation within four (4) weeks of baseline; nitroureas within six (6) weeks. Current use of growth factors.
  • +5 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

City of Hope National Medical Center

Duarte, California, 91010, United States

Location

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

START (South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics)

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Heidel JD, Yu Z, Liu JY, Rele SM, Liang Y, Zeidan RK, Kornbrust DJ, Davis ME. Administration in non-human primates of escalating intravenous doses of targeted nanoparticles containing ribonucleotide reductase subunit M2 siRNA. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Apr 3;104(14):5715-21. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0701458104. Epub 2007 Mar 22.

    PMID: 17379663BACKGROUND
  • Heidel JD, Liu JY, Yen Y, Zhou B, Heale BS, Rossi JJ, Bartlett DW, Davis ME. Potent siRNA inhibitors of ribonucleotide reductase subunit RRM2 reduce cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo. Clin Cancer Res. 2007 Apr 1;13(7):2207-15. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-06-2218.

    PMID: 17404105BACKGROUND
  • Bartlett DW, Davis ME. Impact of tumor-specific targeting and dosing schedule on tumor growth inhibition after intravenous administration of siRNA-containing nanoparticles. Biotechnol Bioeng. 2008 Mar 1;99(4):975-85. doi: 10.1002/bit.21668.

    PMID: 17929316BACKGROUND
  • Heidel JD. Linear cyclodextrin-containing polymers and their use as delivery agents. Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2006 Sep;3(5):641-6. doi: 10.1517/17425247.3.5.641.

    PMID: 16948559BACKGROUND
  • Davis ME, Zuckerman JE, Choi CH, Seligson D, Tolcher A, Alabi CA, Yen Y, Heidel JD, Ribas A. Evidence of RNAi in humans from systemically administered siRNA via targeted nanoparticles. Nature. 2010 Apr 15;464(7291):1067-70. doi: 10.1038/nature08956. Epub 2010 Mar 21.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsOvarian NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungPancreatic NeoplasmsBreast NeoplasmsColonic NeoplasmsEndometrial NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Renal CellMelanomaProstatic NeoplasmsSkin NeoplasmsThyroid Neoplasms

Interventions

CALAA-01

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Endocrine Gland NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteOvarian DiseasesAdnexal DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital Neoplasms, FemaleUrogenital NeoplasmsGenital DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesGonadal DisordersRespiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic NeoplasmsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesCarcinoma, BronchogenicBronchial NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesPancreatic DiseasesBreast DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesColorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesUterine NeoplasmsUterine DiseasesAdenocarcinomaCarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeKidney NeoplasmsUrologic NeoplasmsKidney DiseasesUrologic DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesNeuroendocrine TumorsNeuroectodermal TumorsNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalNeoplasms, Nerve TissueNevi and MelanomasGenital Neoplasms, MaleGenital Diseases, MaleProstatic DiseasesHead and Neck NeoplasmsThyroid Diseases

Study Officials

  • Antoni Ribas, M.D.

    UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Anthony W Tolcher, M.D.

    START (South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Yun Yen, M.D., Ph.D.

    City of Hope National Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 29, 2008

First Posted

June 3, 2008

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion

September 1, 2012

Study Completion

September 1, 2012

Last Updated

November 1, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-10

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