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A study to evaluate the use of Ibrutinib in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus placebo in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma

A randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase 3 study of the Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor ibrutinib in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus placebo in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, in the first line treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2015-000905-38-DE
Enrollment
426
Registered
2015-08-17
Start date
2015-12-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-06-30

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Conditions

metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10033599 Term: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma metastatic System Organ Class: 100000004864

Interventions

Sponsors

Pharmacyclics LLC
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: To be enrolled in the study, each potential subject must satisfy all of the following inclusion criteria. 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 2. Stage IV disease diagnosed within 6 weeks of randomization. 3. Disease which is evaluable according to RECIST 1.1, with at least one measurable metastatic lesion (not in a previously irradiated area). 4. Disease status for which, in the opinion of the investigator, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine is considered an appropriate treatment choice. 5. No previous radiotherapy, surgery, cytotoxic chemotherapy or investigational therapy for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 6. No prior neo-adjuvant, peri-operative or adjuvant chemotherapy for primary disease of pancreaatic adenocarcinoma. Prior treatment with 5-FU, gemcitabine or capecitabine administered as a radiation sensitizer (at non-cytotoxic doses) in the adjuvant setting is allowed, provided at least 6 months have elapsed since completion of the last dose. 7. No clinically significant third-space fluid accumulation (eg, ascites or pleural effusion). 8. Male and female subjects of reproductive potential who agree to use highly effective methods of birth control (eg, implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, some intrauterine devices [IUDs], complete abstinence, or sterilized partner) and a barrier method (eg, condoms, cervical ring, sponge, etc)during the period of therapy and for 6 months for males and females after the last dose of study medication. 9. Ability to provide written informed consent and to understand and comply with the requirements of the study. Laboratory 10. Adequate hematologic function independent of transfusion and growth factor support for at least 7 days prior to randomization: • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) =1.5 x 109/L • Platelet count =100 x 109/L • Hemoglobin =9 g/dL 11. Adequate hepatic and renal function defined as: • Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and/or alanine transaminase (ALT) =5.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN) if liver metastases, or =3 x ULN without liver metastases • Alkaline phosphatase =65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 200

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: To be enrolled in the study, potential subjects must meet NONE of the following exclusion criteria: Disease-related 1. Prior radiotherapy to any measurable lesion at any time. 2. Radiotherapy in the adjuvant setting, or earlier, within the last six months. 3. Previous cytotoxic chemotherapy for primary disease of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 4. Neuroendocrine (carcinoid, islet cell) or acinar pancreatic carcinoma. Concurrent Conditions 5. Known brain or leptomeningeal disease (CT or MRI scan of the brain required only in case of clinical suspicion of central nervous system involvement). 6. Prior exposure to BTK inhibitor. 7. A documented =10% decrease in KPS between screening visit and within 72 hours prior to randomization. 8. History of other malignancies, except: • Malignancy treated with curative intent and with no known active disease present for =3 years before the first dose of study drug and felt to be at low risk for recurrence by investigator. • Adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without evidence of disease. • Adequately treated carcinoma in situ without current evidence of disease. 9. Known bleeding disorders (eg, von Willebrand’s disease or hemophilia). 10. Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or active with hepatitis C virus (HCV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV). Subjects who are positive for hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen, or hepatitis C antibody must have a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result before enrollment. Those who are PCR positive will be excluded. 11. Live vaccination within 4 weeks prior to randomization. 12. Any uncontrolled active systemic infection including any infection requiring systemic IV treatment which was completed =7 days before randomization. 13. Major surgery within 4 weeks of first dose of study drug. 14. Any life-threatening illness, medical condition, or organ system dysfunction that, in the investigator’s opinion, could compromise the subject’s safety or put the study outcomes at undue risk. 15. History of stroke or intracranial hemorrhage within 6 months prior to enrollment. 16. Currently active, clinically significant cardiovascular disease, such as uncontrolled arrhythmia or Class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure as defined by the New York Heart Association Functional Classification; or a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or acute coronary syndrome within 6 months prior to randomization. 17. History of interstitial lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or pulmonary hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 18. Unable to swallow capsules or malabsorption syndrome, disease significantly affecting gastrointestinal function, or resection of the stomach or small bowel, symptomatic inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis, or partial or complete bowel obstruction. 19. Concomitant use of warfarin or other Vitamin K antagonists. 20. Known hypersensitivity to any study drug (nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine, or ibrutinib) 21. Requires treatment with a strong cytoc

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of ibrutinib in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus placebo in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, based on investigator assessment of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), for the first line treatment of patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.; Secondary Objective: Secondary objectives are the following: • Clinical benefit response (CBR) rate • Overall response rate (ORR): complete response (CR) + partial response (PR), per investigator assessment • Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) response • Patient-reported outcome (PRO) by EORTC QLQ-C30 • Rate of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of ibrutinib in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus placebo in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine ;Primary end point(s): The primary endpoints are progression free survival, as determined by investigator assessment, according to RECIST 1.1 criteria and overall survival.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: throughout all the study

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: throughout all the study; Secondary end point(s): • Clinical benefit response (CBR) rate • Overall response rate (ORR): CR + PR, per investigator assessment • Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) response • Patient-reported outcomes (PRO): global health status based on QLQ-C30 • Rate of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) Other Secondary Endpoints: the safety and tolerability of ibrutinib/placebo in combination with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine versus the combination of placebo with nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine

Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Republic of, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Trial Information

Pharmacyclics LLC

info@pcyc.com+1 408 774 0330

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026