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Phase II Study of Sunitinib Malate Following Hepatic Artery Embolization
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, February 2007
Sponsors and Collaborators: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Pfizer
Information provided by: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00434109
  Purpose

This is a Phase II study consisting of 1-3 selective hepatic artery embolizations at approximately 5-week intervals, based on the extent of hepatic involvement with the tumor. Sunitinib malate (Sutent) will be administered on days 1-28 of a 42 day cycle. We believe that Sutent following embolization will significantly improve the duration of your response to treatment. Sutent treatment will be continued until disease progression, or excessive toxicity, or a maximum of eight cycles, whichever duration is shorter.


Condition Intervention Phase
Neuroendocrine Tumor
Islet Cell Tumor
Drug: Sunitinib malate, Sutent
Phase II

MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer
Drug Information available for: Sunitinib Sunitinib malate Tyrosine Malic acid
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: Phase II Study of Sunitinib Malate Following Hepatic Artery Embolization for Metastatic Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors

Further study details as provided by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Progression-free survival rate at 12 months after first embolization

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Overall survival
  • Duration of response
  • Objective radiographic response rate
  • Biochemical response rate (>50% reduction in tumor marker)
  • Treatment toxicity

Estimated Enrollment: 39
Study Start Date: November 2006
Detailed Description:

This is a single-center, open-label, non-randomized, prospective phase II trial. The treatment will consist of 1-3 selective hepatic artery embolizations at approximately 5-week intervals, based upon the extent of hepatic involvement with the tumor. Sunitinib malate (Sutent) will be administered daily on days 1-28 of a 42 day cycle. Subsequent embolizations (if necessary) will be scheduled during scheduled Sutent treatment breaks.

A visit will be required before the beginning of every 6-week cycle for physical examination (including blood work) and toxicity assessment. A CT or MRI scan of the abdomen (as well as any other relevant body part with metastases) will be obtained prior to the second cycle and every other cycle there after (prior to cycle 2, 4, 6 and 8).

Sutent treatment will be continued until disease progression, or excessive toxicity, or a maximum of eight cycles, whichever duration is shorter. Patients will undergo one final CT or MRI scan along with a follow-up visit 3 months after initiating the last cycle.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Well-differentiated metastatic carcinoid tumors and pancreatic endocrine tumors with measurable liver metastases.
  • Resolution of all acute toxic effects of prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy or surgical procedures to NCI CTCAE Version 3.0 grade less than or equal to 1.
  • Adequate organ function as defined by the following criteria:

    1. Serum aspartate transaminase (AST; serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT]) and serum alanine transaminase (ALT; serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase [SGPT]) less than or equal to 2.5 x local laboratory upper limit of normal (ULN), or AST and ALT less than or equal to 5 x ULN if liver function abnormalities are due to underlying malignancy
    2. Total serum bilirubin less than or equal to 1.5 x ULN
    3. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) greater than or equal to 1500/L
    4. Platelets greater than or equal to 100,000/L
    5. Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 9.0 g/dL
    6. Serum calcium less than or equal to 12.0 mg/dL
    7. Serum creatinine less than or equal to 1.5 x ULN
    8. Prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin time (PT and aPTT) less than or equal to 1.5 x ULN
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status less than or equal to 2
  • Age greater than or equal to 18
  • Informed Consent: Each patient must be aware of the nature of his/her disease process and must willingly give consent after being informed of the experimental nature of therapy, alternatives, potential benefits, side-effects, risks and discomforts.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Major surgery or radiation therapy within 4 weeks of starting the study treatment.
  • Prior hepatic artery embolization or chemoembolization.
  • Prior treatment with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor or a VEGF inhibitor.
  • NCI CTCAE grade 3 hemorrhage within 4 weeks of starting the study treatment.
  • History of or known brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis, or evidence of symptomatic brain or leptomeningeal disease on screening CT or MRI scan.
  • Any of the following within the 6 months prior to study drug administration: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft, symptomatic congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, or pulmonary embolism.
  • Ongoing cardiac dysrhythmias of NCI CTCAE grade greater than or equal to 2.
  • Prolonged QTc interval on baseline EKG.
  • Hypertension that cannot be controlled by medications (>150/100 mm Hg despite optimal medical therapy).
  • Pre-existing thyroid abnormality with thyroid function that cannot be maintained in the normal range with medication.
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related illness or other active infection.
  • Concurrent treatment on another clinical trial. Supportive care trials or non-treatment trials, e.g. QOL, are allowed.
  • Concomitant use of ketoconazole and other agents known to induce CYP3A4.
  • Concomitant use of theophylline and phenobarbital and/or other agents metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system.
  • Ongoing treatment with therapeutic doses of Coumadin (low dose Coumadin up to 2 mg po daily for thrombo prophylaxis is allowed).
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Female subjects must be surgically sterile or be postmenopausal, or must agree to use effective contraception during the period of therapy. All female subjects with reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) prior to enrollment. Male subjects must be surgically sterile or must agree to use effective contraception during the period of therapy. The definition of effective contraception will be based on the judgment of the principal investigator or a designated associate.
  • Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study drug administration, or may interfere with the interpretation of study results, and in the judgment of the investigator would make the subject inappropriate for entry into this study.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00434109

Contacts
Contact: Maritza E Gaines 813-745-1805 gainesma@moffitt.usf.edu
Contact: Tiffany Campos 813-745-8358 campostl@moffitt.usf.edu

Locations
United States, Florida
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Recruiting
Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612
Sub-Investigator: Nancy M. Gardner, PhD, ARNP            
Sponsors and Collaborators
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Pfizer
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Jonathan Strosberg, MD H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Principal Investigator: Larry K. Kvols, MD H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
  More Information

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Study ID Numbers: MCC-14888
Study First Received: February 9, 2007
Last Updated: February 9, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00434109  
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute:
Carcinoid
Pancreatic
Metastatic
Neuroendocrine
Tumors
Hepatic
Artery
Embolization
Angiogenesis
Sunitinib
Malate
Sutent
Tyrosine
Kinase
Inhibitor

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Digestive System Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Adenoma, Islet Cell
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Carcinoid tumor
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Digestive System Diseases
Sunitinib
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neuroepithelioma
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Pancreatic Diseases
Carcinoid Tumor
Endocrinopathy
Pancreatic islet cell tumors
Adenoma
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Antineoplastic Agents
Growth Substances
Therapeutic Uses
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
Growth Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 13, 2009