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A Study of Tivozanib (AV-951), an Oral VEGF Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma

A Phase 2, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Discontinuation Trial of Tivozanib (AV-951) in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00502307
Enrollment
272
Registered
2007-07-17
Start date
2007-10-31
Completion date
2010-08-31
Last updated
2020-09-01

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

Conditions

Carcinoma, Renal Cell

Keywords

Renal Cell Carcinoma, AV-951, tivozanib

Brief summary

This phase 2 trial is evaluating the antineoplastic activity of tivozanib (AV-951) in treating patients with recurrent or metastatic renal cell cancer. Tivozanib (AV-951) is a VEGF-receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor.

Detailed description

Approximately 200 patients will be enroled into the initial, 16 week, open-label period using 1.5 mg/day dosing. Patients will receive tivozanib (AV-951) continuously for 3 weeks followed by 1 week off study drug. Patients will undergo disease assessment at baseline and after Cycles 2 and 4 and response will be determined by RESIST criteria. After the initial, 16 week open-label period, disease status will be assessed and compared to baseline using modified RECIST criteria: * Patients with greater than or equal to 25% tumor shrinkage will continue on their current dose of tivozanib (AV-951) * Patients with less than 25% tumor change (growth or shrinkage) will be randomly assigned to double-blind tivozanib (AV-951) or matching placebo for 12 weeks * Patients with greater than or equal to 25% tumor growth will be discontinued

Interventions

solid oral dosage form taken daily for three weeks per one month cycle

DRUGPlacebo comparator

solid oral capsule containing excipients dosed daily for three weeks per month

Sponsors

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* ≥ 18 year old males or females * Patients with recurrent or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) or primary RCC that is not amendable to surgical intervention * Histologically or cytologically confirmed renal cell carcinoma * Measurable disease * No more than one prior systemic treatment (chemotherapy or immunotherapy) for RCC. * No active brain metastases * Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70%, life expectancy ≥ 3 months * No childbearing potential, or use of effective contraception during the study and for 4 weeks after the last dose of study drug * Archival paraffin embedded tumor tissue, if available. * Ability to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Pregnant or lactating women * Primary CNS malignancies; active CNS metastases * Hematologic malignancies (includes: leukemia, any form; lymphoma; and multiple myeloma) * Any of the following hematologic abnormalities: * Hemoglobin ≤ 9.0 g/dL * ANC \< 1500 per mm3 * Platelet count \< 100,000 per mm3 * Any of the following serum chemistry abnormalities: * Total bilirubin \> 1.5 × the ULN * AST or ALT ≥ 2.5 × the ULN * Serum albumin \< 3.0 g/dL * Creatinine \> 1.7 × ULN (or calculated CLCR \<50 mL/min/1.73 m2) * Proteinuria \> 2.5 g/24 hours or 4+ with urine dipstick * Significant cardiovascular disease, including: * Active clinically symptomatic left ventricular failure * Active HTN (diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg). Patients with a history of hypertension must have been on stable doses of anti-hypertensive drugs for ≥ 4 weeks * Uncontrolled hypertension: Blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg on more than 2 antihypertensive medications. * Myocardial infarction within 3 months prior to administration of first study dose * Unhealed wounds (including active gastric ulcers) * Serious/active infection; infection requiring parenteral antibiotics * Inadequate recovery from prior antineoplastic therapy * Inadequate recovery from any prior surgical procedure; major surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to study entry * Life-threatening illness or organ system dysfunction compromising safety evaluation * Psychiatric disorder, altered mental status precluding informed consent or necessary testing * Inability to comply with protocol requirements

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)28 weeks after study entryTo determine the safety and tolerability of tivozanib (AV-951) with the protocol-specified dose schedule
Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)16 weeks after study entryThe ORR is defined as the rate of (CR+PR). Objective response rates following the 16-week, open-label period (investigator assessment and IRR assessment) were estimated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; and Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.
Percentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo28 weeks after study entryPercentages of subjects remaining progression-free at 12 weeks post-randomization were compared across the 2 treatment arms in the ITT population. A Cochran-Mantel- Haenszel (CMH) test of general association was used, stratifying by country to evaluate the null hypothesis that treatment arm is not associated with subjects remaining progression-free. Non-completers were treated as failures. Progression is defined using RECIST v1.0, as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )28 weeks from study entryPFS after randomization in the ITT population was described using the Kaplan-Meier methodology. PFS was compared across treatment arms using the log-rank test.
Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)12 months from study entryNumber of subjects with Overall PFS (from start of treatment) was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier methodology. Subjects randomized to receive placebo were censored at randomization. Withdrawals are also censored. An alternative analysis was conducted in which PFS for subjects randomized to receive tivozanib was weighted more heavily to compensate for the information loss from randomization of other subjects to receive placebo. Additional analyses in which withdrawal was considered a PFS event were also conducted.
Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Tivozanib in a Subset of SubjectsCycle 1, Day 1: Pre-dose and 2, 4 and 24 hours post dose; Cycle 1, Day 8: Pre-dose; Cycle 1, Day 21: Pre-dose and 2, 4, 24, 48, and 96 hours post dose; Cycle 2 (Day 1): Pre-doseTivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.
Maximum Observed Serum Concentration During a Dosing Interval at Steady State (Cmax)Cycle 1, Day 1: Pre-dose and 2, 4 and 24 hours post dose; Cycle 1, Day 8: Pre-dose; Cycle 1, Day 21: Pre-dose and 2, 4, 24, 48, and 96 hours post dose; Cycle 2 (Day 1): Pre-doseTivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.
Area Under the Serum Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to the Last Quantifiable Sampling Point [AUC(0→24)]28 weeks from study entryTivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.

Countries

India, Russia, Ukraine

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants who met all the inclusion and none of the exclusion criteria were enrolled

Pre-assignment details

All participants underwent inclusion and exclusion criteria assessment and all eligible subjects signed the informed consent before undergoing any study related procedures. All the study assessments were performed as per the schedule of assessment.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Open-label Period:Tivozanib (AV-951)
Subjects were enrolled into the initial, 16-week, open-label period and received tivozanib at a dose of 1.5 mg/day (oral administration). Subjects received tivozanib continuously for 3 weeks followed by 1 week off study drug (1 cycle = 3 weeks on, 1 week off). After 16 weeks (4 cycles), disease status was assessed and compared to baseline. Tivozanib was to be discontinued following disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
272
Total272

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Double-Blind Period (12 Weeks)Discontinued due to other reasons037
Double-Blind Period (12 Weeks)Progressive disease0232
Maintenance PeriodDiscontinued due to other reasons6800
Maintenance PeriodProgressive disease8000
Open Label Period (16 Weeks)Discontinued due to other reasons2600
Open Label Period (16 Weeks)Progressive disease5000

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOpen-label Period:Tivozanib (AV-951)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
272 Participants
Age, Continuous56.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5
Body Mass Index26.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.6
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
271 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
81 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
191 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
215 / 27231 / 6132 / 57
serious
Total, serious adverse events
16 / 2722 / 613 / 57

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)

To determine the safety and tolerability of tivozanib (AV-951) with the protocol-specified dose schedule

Time frame: 28 weeks after study entry

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Discontinuations due to adverse events10 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Serious adverse events16 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Treatment-related adverse events174 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Adverse events215 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Grade 3 or higher adverse events86 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Deaths6 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Grade 3 or higher adverse events8 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Treatment-related adverse events13 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Discontinuations due to adverse events1 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Deaths1 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Serious adverse events2 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Adverse events31 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Discontinuations due to adverse events3 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Deaths2 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Treatment-related adverse events7 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Adverse events32 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Serious adverse events3 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Adverse Events (AEs)/Serious AEs (SAEs)Grade 3 or higher adverse events10 Participants
Primary

Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)

The ORR is defined as the rate of (CR+PR). Objective response rates following the 16-week, open-label period (investigator assessment and IRR assessment) were estimated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and was assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; and Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.

Time frame: 16 weeks after study entry

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)Partial response66 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)Complete response1 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)Partial response49 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Objective Response [Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR)] Rate at 16 Week Open-Label Period (All Treated Population)Complete response0 Participants
95% CI: [19.6, 30.2]
95% CI: [13.6, 23.1]
Primary

Percentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo

Percentages of subjects remaining progression-free at 12 weeks post-randomization were compared across the 2 treatment arms in the ITT population. A Cochran-Mantel- Haenszel (CMH) test of general association was used, stratifying by country to evaluate the null hypothesis that treatment arm is not associated with subjects remaining progression-free. Non-completers were treated as failures. Progression is defined using RECIST v1.0, as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions.

Time frame: 28 weeks after study entry

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Percentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo35 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Percentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo16 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboPercentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo30 Participants
Independent Radiology Reviewer (Placebo)Percentage of Randomly Assigned Subjects Remaining Progression Free at 12 Weeks Following Random Assignment to Tivozanib (AV-951) or Placebo12 Participants
p-value: 0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
p-value: 0.001Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Area Under the Serum Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to the Last Quantifiable Sampling Point [AUC(0→24)]

Tivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.

Time frame: 28 weeks from study entry

Population: The PK population had 21 subjects. However, there were subjects with missing data for both Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 21. Hence, the number of participants analyzed varies i.e, 20 for Cycle 1 Day 1 and 16 for Cycle 1 Day 21.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Area Under the Serum Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to the Last Quantifiable Sampling Point [AUC(0→24)]Cycle 1 Day 1258.2 h*ng/mLStandard Deviation 197
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Area Under the Serum Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to the Last Quantifiable Sampling Point [AUC(0→24)]Cycle 1 Day 210 h*ng/mLStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Maximum Observed Serum Concentration During a Dosing Interval at Steady State (Cmax)

Tivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.

Time frame: Cycle 1, Day 1: Pre-dose and 2, 4 and 24 hours post dose; Cycle 1, Day 8: Pre-dose; Cycle 1, Day 21: Pre-dose and 2, 4, 24, 48, and 96 hours post dose; Cycle 2 (Day 1): Pre-dose

Population: The PK population had 21 subjects. However, there were subjects with missing data for both Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 21. Hence, the number of participants analyzed varies i.e, 20 for Cycle 1 Day 1 and 16 for Cycle 1 Day 21.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Maximum Observed Serum Concentration During a Dosing Interval at Steady State (Cmax)Cycle 1 Day 115.51 ng/mLStandard Deviation 11.7
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Maximum Observed Serum Concentration During a Dosing Interval at Steady State (Cmax)Cycle 1 Day 2194.29 ng/mLStandard Deviation 37.8
Secondary

Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )

PFS after randomization in the ITT population was described using the Kaplan-Meier methodology. PFS was compared across treatment arms using the log-rank test.

Time frame: 28 weeks from study entry

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of censored subjects38 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of subjects with progression23 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of subjects with progression33 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of censored subjects24 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of subjects with progression22 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboNumber of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of censored subjects39 Participants
Independent Radiology Reviewer (Placebo)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of censored subjects33 Participants
Independent Radiology Reviewer (Placebo)Number of Subjects With Progression Free-survival (PFS) After Random Assignment (Randomized Sub-set Only) (at 12 Weeks Post Randomization )Number of subjects with progression24 Participants
p-value: 0.005Log Rank
p-value: 0.129Log Rank
Secondary

Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)

Number of subjects with Overall PFS (from start of treatment) was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier methodology. Subjects randomized to receive placebo were censored at randomization. Withdrawals are also censored. An alternative analysis was conducted in which PFS for subjects randomized to receive tivozanib was weighted more heavily to compensate for the information loss from randomization of other subjects to receive placebo. Additional analyses in which withdrawal was considered a PFS event were also conducted.

Time frame: 12 months from study entry

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of subjects with progression47 Participants
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of censored subjects14 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of censored subjects24 Participants
Double-blind Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of subjects with progression33 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboOverall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of subjects with progression36 Participants
Double-blind Period: PlaceboOverall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of censored subjects25 Participants
Independent Radiology Reviewer (Placebo)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of subjects with progression24 Participants
Independent Radiology Reviewer (Placebo)Overall Progression-free Survival (From Start of Treatment)Number of censored subjects33 Participants
p-value: 0.003Log Rank
p-value: 0.089Log Rank
Secondary

Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Tivozanib in a Subset of Subjects

Tivozanib concentrations in human serum were determined. The PK population included all subjects who had taken at least 1 dose of tivozanib and whose PK profile(s) were evaluable. All subjects received 1.5 mg tivozanib (1.3397 mg free base) in Cycle 1.

Time frame: Cycle 1, Day 1: Pre-dose and 2, 4 and 24 hours post dose; Cycle 1, Day 8: Pre-dose; Cycle 1, Day 21: Pre-dose and 2, 4, 24, 48, and 96 hours post dose; Cycle 2 (Day 1): Pre-dose

Population: The PK population had 21 subjects. However, there were subjects with missing data for both Cycle 1 Day 1 and Cycle 1 Day 21. Hence, the number of participants analyzed varies i.e, 20 for Cycle 1 Day 1 and 16 for Cycle 1 Day 21.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Tivozanib in a Subset of SubjectsCycle 1 Day 17.122 hoursStandard Deviation 8.511
Open-label Period: Tivozanib (AV-951)Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Tivozanib in a Subset of SubjectsCycle 1 Day 213.64 hoursStandard Deviation 5.61

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 12, 2026