NCT00983268

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as capecitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Vorinostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving capecitabine and vorinostat together with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of vorinostat when given together with capecitabine and radiation therapy in treating patients with nonmetastatic pancreatic cancer.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
21

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1 pancreatic-cancer

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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 23, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 24, 2009

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
3.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

June 15, 2015

Status Verified

June 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

September 23, 2009

Last Update Submit

June 11, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

periampullary adenocarcinomastage I pancreatic cancerstage II pancreatic cancerstage III pancreatic cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Maximum tolerated dose of vorinostat when given in combination with capecitabine and radiotherapy

    Two weeks after completing radiotherapy

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Toxicity as assessed by NCI CTCAE v3.0

    Six weeks after completing chemo-radiation therpay

  • Tumor response as assessed by RECIST criteria

    Six weeks after completing chemo-radiation therpay

  • Biological effect

    Six weeks after completing chemo-radiation therapy

Study Arms (1)

Treatment Arm

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: capecitabineDrug: vorinostatRadiation: RadiotherapyProcedure: Surgery to remove tumor

Interventions

1000 mg taken by mouth on the days of radiation only.

Treatment Arm

Vorinostat will be given by mouth on the day of radiation and then Monday-Friday for two weeks after radiation in these 4 possible doses: * Vorinostat,at 100 mg * Vorinostat,at 200 mg * Vorinostat, at 300 mg * Vorinostat, at 400 mg

Treatment Arm
RadiotherapyRADIATION

High-dose hypofractionated radiotherapy consisting of 3000 cGy in 10 fractions, Monday-Friday for 2 weeks.

Treatment Arm

Patients will be assessed for resectability within six weeks of the end of chemoradiation, if resectable, surgery will be performed.

Treatment Arm

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Patient must have histologically confirmed pancreatic or periampullary cancer.
  • Patient must be \> 18 years of age.
  • Patient may be resectable, borderline resectable, or unresectable but locally advanced as determined by radiographic examination and consultation with a surgical oncologist.
  • Patient must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score of 0-2.
  • Female patients of childbearing potential must be willing to use birth control. The 2 birth control methods can be either 2 barrier methods or a barrier method plus a hormonal method to prevent pregnancy, used throughout the study starting with visit 1. The following are considered adequate barrier methods of contraception: diaphragm, condom (by the partner) or sponge. Other methods of contraception such as copper intrauterine device or spermicide may be used. Appropriate hormonal contraceptives will include any registered and marketed contraceptive agent that contains an estrogen and/or a progestational agent (including oral, subcutaneous, intrauterine, or intramuscular agents).Female patient of childbearing potential has a negative serum pregnancy test β-hCG within 7 days prior to receiving the first dose of vorinostat.
  • Male patients agree to use an adequate method of contraception for the duration of the study.
  • Patient has a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
  • Patient must have adequate organ function as indicated by the following laboratory values:
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1,500 /mcL
  • Platelets ≥100,000 / mcL Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL
  • Coagulation
  • Prothrombin Time or INR ≤1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN) unless receiving therapeutic anticoagulation
  • Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ≤1.2 times the ULN unless the patient is receiving therapeutic anticoagulation.
  • K levels - Normal limits
  • Mg levels - Normal limits
  • +7 more criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior chemotherapy for pancreatic or periampullary cancer.
  • Prior radiation to any area within the planned radiation field. All patients with history of prior radiation to any area must be approved by PI.
  • Evidence of distant metastases on imaging.
  • History of hypersensitivity to fluoropyrimidines or HDACs.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-6838, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Interventions

CapecitabineVorinostatRadiotherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Digestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DeoxycytidineCytidinePyrimidine NucleosidesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsFluorouracilUracilPyrimidinonesDeoxyribonucleosidesNucleosidesNucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and NucleosidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesHydroxamic AcidsHydroxylaminesHydroxy AcidsCarboxylic AcidsTherapeutics

Study Officials

  • Emily Chan, M.D, Ph.D.

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine; Medical Oncologist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 23, 2009

First Posted

September 24, 2009

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

February 1, 2013

Study Completion

February 1, 2013

Last Updated

June 15, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-06

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