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Phase II Study of Irinotecan HCI for Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Mixed Malignant Gliomas, and Oligodendrogliomas

A Phase II Study of Irinotecan HCI in Patients With Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytomas, Mixed Malignant Gliomas, and Oligodendrogliomas

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00360828
Enrollment
10
Registered
2006-08-07
Start date
2006-02-28
Completion date
2010-10-31
Last updated
2017-03-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Astrocytoma, Glioma, Oligodendroglioma

Keywords

Recurrent Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Mixed Malignant Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, Irinotecan, Brain tumor, Nitrosoureas, Brain and nervous system

Brief summary

Phase 2 trial to explore the efficacy and safety of irinotecan (CPT-11). Also administered at each cycle was zofran/Kytril/Anzemet, decadron, and IV atropine. At each cycle, patient exams and interviews as well as lab results were to help the research team to determine the symptomatic side effects of the treatment. Recorded past toxicities were to be compared with current side effects.

Detailed description

Phase 2 trial to explore the efficacy and safety of irinotecan (CPT-11) in patients with recurrent anaplastic astrocytomas (AA), mixed malignant glioma, and oligodendrogliomas (OA). Patients were to be stratified by tumor histology and treated with CPT-11 every 21 days (treatment cycle). Baseline data (collected \<14 days) was to consist of a neurological/oncological history, neurological examination, height, weight, performance status, Quality Of Life FACT-L questionnaire, laboratory studies to include complete blood count (CBC), differential, platelets, prothrombin time (PT), complete metabolic panel (CMP), Lactose dehydrogenase (LDH), and a pregnancy test, as well as a cranial Computerized Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CT/MRI) with and without contrast (to measure or evaluate the size and location of the tumor before treatment). Administered every 21 days was a dose of irinotecan (CPT-11), zofran/Kytril/Anzemet, decadron, and intravenous (IV) atropine. At each cycle, patient exams and interviews as well as lab results were to help the research team to determine the symptomatic side effects of the treatment. Recorded past toxicities were to be compared with current side effects. Between days 15-21 (within 7 days of next scheduled CPT-11 treatment) the following tests were to be repeated - a neurological/oncological history and neurological examination, weight, blood drawn (CMP, LDH), performance status, and Quality Of Life FACT-L questionnaire. Also, a MRI (Cranial CT/MRI with and without contrast) was to be performed for tumor assessments at week 9, 18, 27, 36, and after every nine weeks thereafter until progression. Response was to be measured by a reduction in tumor size. These supportive therapies were provided as necessary: * Antiemetic Therapy * Anticholinergics * Loperamide (Imodium®) * Growth Factors * Other Concomitant Medications

Interventions

DRUGIrinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment

Irinotecan injections. Irinotecan hydrochloride \[CPT-11; CAMPTOSAR\] is an antineoplastic agent of the topoisomerase I inhibitor class. The drug is supplied in amber vials and appears as a pale yellow transparent aqueous solution. Two vial sizes are available: 2 mL vials containing 40 mg of drug and 5 mL vials containing 100 mg of drug. A treatment cycle was 21 days. Patients were treated for a minimum of 3 cycles (doses) of CPT-11 or until their disease progressed.

DRUGContinued Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment

For patients responding to treatment, therapy could have continued beyond 18 cycles.

Sponsors

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients must have histological or neuroradiographic documented recurrent glioma defined as an anaplastic astrocytoma, mixed malignant glioma or oligodendroglioma. All patients must have had prior pathologic confirmation of primary tumor histology. * Patients must be \> than or equal to 18 years old. * Patients must have a Karnofsky performance score (KPS) of \> or equal to 50 * Measurable disease per MacDonald criteria is required * Patients must have a predicted life expectancy of at least 12 weeks * Required initial laboratory data: 1. Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) \> 1,500 2. Platelets \> 100,000 3. Serum Creatinine \< 2.0 4. Serum Bilirubin \< 2.0 5. Aspartamine transaminase/ Alanine transaminase (AST/ALT) \< 3x normal 6. Pregnancy test for females with child-bearing potential negative * Patients must sign and date an IRB approved informed consent form stating he or she is aware of the neoplastic nature of the disease. Patient must willingly provide written consent after being informed of the procedure to be followed, the experimental nature of the therapy, alternatives, potential benefits, side effects, risks, and discomforts. (Human protection committee approval of this protocol and consent form is required). * Patients must be willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, and laboratory tests and accessible for follow-up. * Patients must have been previously treated with both surgery and radiotherapy. * Prior adjuvant and one salvage chemotherapy regimen is permitted. * Prior stereotactic radiotherapy is permitted.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients have evidence of leptomeningeal spread of disease. * Patients having been treated with 2 or more salvage regimens. * Pregnant or breast-feeding women. With the exception of post-menopausal or infertile women, a negative blood test for pregnancy is mandatory before entry on study. Fertile persons refusing to use adequate contraceptives may not participate. * Patients with a history of irritable bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhea or presence of a bowel obstruction. * Patients with a second active malignancy or diagnosis of other cancer within 3 years of enrollment, except for surgically cured basal cell carcinoma, or in situ carcinoma of the cervix. * Mentally incapacitated patients or psychiatric illness that would prevent the patient from giving informed consent. * Patients with poorly controlled diabetes, hepatitis infection, uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable angina, symptomatic congestive heart failure, and myocardial infarction within the previous six months, or serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia. * Known to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive or to have an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness. * Patients with an active infection that is not adequately controlled with antibiotics. * Patients with other severe concurrent disease, which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study. * Patients with a known sensitivity to any of the products to be administered during treatment. * Patients currently enrolled in another clinical trial or patients who have participated in a trial of an investigational device or drug within the last 30 days. * Patients previously treated with CPT-11. * Concurrent stereotactic radiotherapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Objective Response After 3 Cycles of Treatment3 cycles (21 day cycles)The intent was to have 63 evaluable participants to determine the Objective Response Rate utilizing Criteria for Response, Progression and Relapse according to the McDonald Criteria. A measurement is made of the maximal enhancing tumor diameter on a single axial gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted section, and then the largest perpendicular diameter is measured on the same image. The product of the 2 diameters is calculated, and the measurements are repeated with each scan. Measurements from multiple lesions are summed.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Survival at 6 Months6 months post treatment endPatients surviving 6 months after treatment end
Progression Free Survival1 year post treatment endPatients surviving at one year post treatment end
Frequency and Severity of Toxicity3 monthsToxicities assessed through 3 months
Overall Survival at 12 Months12 months post treatment endPatients surviving 12 months after last dose of drug

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 12 consented, 2 were not eligible after the screening process.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment
Participants were given irinotecan at a fixed dose: \[350 mg/m2 in patients either not on anti-seizure drugs or on anti-seizure drugs which do not interfere with the metabolism of Irinotecan; 600 mg/m2 in patients on anti-seizure drugs which interfere with the metabolism of Irinotecan\] once every 21 days. Depending on how many side effects were experienced with the first cycle \[first 21 days\], the dose of both drugs may remain the same or may be decreased to make the treatment better tolerated with less side effects. The irinotecan was given to through a vein over 90 minutes.
10
Total10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicIrinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) Treatment
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
10 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 10
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 10

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Objective Response After 3 Cycles of Treatment

The intent was to have 63 evaluable participants to determine the Objective Response Rate utilizing Criteria for Response, Progression and Relapse according to the McDonald Criteria. A measurement is made of the maximal enhancing tumor diameter on a single axial gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted section, and then the largest perpendicular diameter is measured on the same image. The product of the 2 diameters is calculated, and the measurements are repeated with each scan. Measurements from multiple lesions are summed.

Time frame: 3 cycles (21 day cycles)

Population: All participants having stable disease

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) TreatmentNumber of Participants With Objective Response After 3 Cycles of Treatment8 participants
Secondary

Frequency and Severity of Toxicity

Toxicities assessed through 3 months

Time frame: 3 months

Population: The low accrual rate prevented us from completing the planned analysis.

Secondary

Overall Survival at 12 Months

Patients surviving 12 months after last dose of drug

Time frame: 12 months post treatment end

Population: All participants who received at least one dose of drug

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) TreatmentOverall Survival at 12 Months6 participants
Secondary

Overall Survival at 6 Months

Patients surviving 6 months after treatment end

Time frame: 6 months post treatment end

Population: All participants who received at least one dose of drug

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Irinotecan Hydrochloride (HCI) TreatmentOverall Survival at 6 Months6 participants
Secondary

Progression Free Survival

Patients surviving at one year post treatment end

Time frame: 1 year post treatment end

Population: The low accrual rate prevented us from completing the planned analysis.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026