NCT01803503

Brief Summary

This study aims to find out whether the effect of docetaxel chemotherapy may be improved by combining it with another anti-cancer drug called sunitinib, which stops blood vessels from growing (anti-angiogenic agent). Sunitinib is an oral anti-angiogenic drug that has been approved for the treatment of kidney cancer, a rare form of soft tissue tumor called gastrointestinal stromal tumor, and a rare form of cancer in the pancreas called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Sunitinib is usually given continuously at a dose of 37.5mg (3 pills) daily either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. However, there are studies which have shown that the continuous administration of sunitinib may reduce chemotherapy effectiveness. On the other hand, a short course of sunitinib before each chemotherapy cycle may sensitize the tumor to chemotherapy. This treatment strategy will be used in patients with different kinds of cancers with a commonly used chemotherapy drug, docetaxel. Ths study aims to evaluate if intermittent administration of low dose sunitinib before docetaxel chemotherapy can improve the treatment response in cancer patients. Study Hypothesis: Low dose, short course sunitinib at 12.5mg daily orally for 1 week prior to chemotherapy can normalize tumor vasculature and enhance delivery of chemotherapy into the tumor, and improve treatment response and progression-free survival.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2013

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 1, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 4, 2013

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2013

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2017

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

June 22, 2016

Status Verified

June 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

March 1, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 21, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Objective response rate

    18 weeks

  • Clinical benefit rate

    Clinical benefit rate is defined as the proportion of patients who achieved complete response, partial response, or stable disease for at least 12 weeks, as the best response.

    18 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Progression-free survival

    18 weeks until documented disease progression

Study Arms (2)

Docetaxel

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Docetaxel 75mg/m2 day 1, every 3 weeks. Patients will be treated for a maximum of 6 cycles of chemotherapy in the absence of tumor progression or unacceptable toxicities.

Drug: Docetaxel

Docetaxel + Sunitinib

EXPERIMENTAL

Docetaxel 75mg/m2 day 1, every 3 weeks, preceded by 7 days of sunitinib 12.5mg orally daily during each cycle. Patients will be treated for a maximum of 6 cycles of chemotherapy in the absence of tumor progression or unacceptable toxicities.

Drug: DocetaxelDrug: Sunitinib

Interventions

Docetaxel 75mg/m2 day 1, every 3 weeks

DocetaxelDocetaxel + Sunitinib

7 days of sunitinib 12.5mg orally daily during each cycle

Docetaxel + Sunitinib

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age \>= 18 years.
  • Histologic or cytologic diagnosis of carcinoma.
  • Measurable tumor, defined as clinically palpable tumor with both diameters 2.0cm or greater as measured by caliper, or radiologically measurable tumor on CT scan with the largest diameter \>= 1cm.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group 0-1
  • Estimated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
  • Adequate organ function including the following:
  • \- Bone marrow: Absolute neutrophil (segmented and bands) count (ANC) \>= 1.5 x 109/L Platelets \>= 100 x 109/L
  • \- Hepatic: Bilirubin \<= 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), ALT or AST \<= 2.5x ULN, (or \<=5x with liver metastases)
  • \- Renal: Creatinine \<= 1.5x ULN
  • Signed informed consent from patient or legal representative.
  • Patients with reproductive potential must use an approved contraceptive method if appropriate (e.g., intrauterine device, birth control pills, or barrier device) during and for three months after the study. Females with childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days prior to study enrollment.

You may not qualify if:

  • Treatment within the last 28 days with any investigational drug.
  • Concurrent administration of any other tumor therapy, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Major surgery within 28 days of study drug administration.
  • Active infection that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate therapy.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Breast feeding.
  • Serious concomitant disorders that would compromise the safety of the patient or compromise the patient's ability to complete the study, at the discretion of the investigator.
  • Active bleeding disorder or bleeding site.
  • Non-healing wound.
  • Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
  • Second primary malignancy that is clinically detectable at the time of consideration for study enrollment.
  • Symptomatic brain metastasis.
  • History of significant neurological or mental disorder, including seizures or dementia.
  • Known history of systemic connective tissue diseases (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis), vasculities (e.g., giant cell arteritis, Kawasaki disease, Wegener's granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss disease) or sickle cell disease.
  • Known history of renal impairment, defined as a Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) of less than 30ml/minute.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

National University Hospital

Singapore, Singapore, 119228, Singapore

RECRUITING

National University Hospital

Singapore, 119074, Singapore

NOT YET RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

  • Bergh J, Bondarenko IM, Lichinitser MR, Liljegren A, Greil R, Voytko NL, Makhson AN, Cortes J, Lortholary A, Bischoff J, Chan A, Delaloge S, Huang X, Kern KA, Giorgetti C. First-line treatment of advanced breast cancer with sunitinib in combination with docetaxel versus docetaxel alone: results of a prospective, randomized phase III study. J Clin Oncol. 2012 Mar 20;30(9):921-9. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2011.35.7376. Epub 2012 Feb 13.

    PMID: 22331954BACKGROUND
  • Ang YLE, Ho GF, Soo RA, Sundar R, Tan SH, Yong WP, Ow SGW, Lim JSJ, Chong WQ, Soe PP, Tai BC, Wang L, Goh BC, Lee SC. A randomized phase II trial evaluating the addition of low dose, short course sunitinib to docetaxel in advanced solid tumours. BMC Cancer. 2020 Nov 17;20(1):1118. doi: 10.1186/s12885-020-07616-4.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungProstatic NeoplasmsStomach Neoplasms

Interventions

DocetaxelSunitinib

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsBreast DiseasesSkin DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesCarcinoma, BronchogenicBronchial NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsRespiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic NeoplasmsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesGenital Neoplasms, MaleUrogenital NeoplasmsGenital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesProstatic DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesStomach Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TaxoidsCyclodecanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsDiterpenesTerpenesPyrrolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsIndolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring

Study Officials

  • Soo Chin Lee, MBBS

    National University Hospital, Singapore

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Christine Vergara, BS Bio & RN

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2013

First Posted

March 4, 2013

Study Start

May 1, 2013

Primary Completion

April 1, 2017

Study Completion

April 1, 2018

Last Updated

June 22, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-06

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