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An Open-Label Study to Assess the Effect of CYP3A4 Induction on the Pharmacokinetics of VELCADE (Bortezomib)

An Open-Label Study to Assess the Effect of CYP3A4 Induction on the Pharmacokinetics of VELCADE (Bortezomib)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00608907
Enrollment
61
Registered
2008-02-06
Start date
2007-09-30
Completion date
2010-04-30
Last updated
2012-01-30

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Conditions

Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Brief summary

The primary purpose of this Phase I study is to evaluate the effect of the co-administration of CYP3A4 inducers on the pharmacokinetics profile of VELCADE (bortezomib). Rifampicin will be used to assess the effect of a strong CYP3A4 inducer and dexamethasone to assess the effect of a relatively weak inducer. This study is also to evaluate the impact of CYP3A4 inducers on the pharmacodynamics (PD) of VELCADE and the safety profile of VELCADE.

Interventions

DRUGbortezomib

1.3 mg/m\^3 on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle

DRUGbortezomib, rifampicin

bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle, rifampicin 600 mg once daily days 4 to 10 in cycle 3

DRUGbortezomib, dexamethasone

bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle, dexamethasone 40 mg once daily days 1 to 4, and 9 to 12 in cycle 3

Sponsors

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female of at least 18 years of age. * Has documented relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or NHL following prior anti-neoplastic treatment. * Female patients must be post menopausal for at least 1 year (must not have had a natural menses for at least 12 months), surgically sterile, abstinent, or, if sexually active, be practicing an effective method of birth control (e.g., prescription oral contraceptives, contraceptive injections, intrauterine device, double-barrier method, contraceptive patch, male partner sterilization) before entry and throughout the study; have a negative serum β-HCG or a negative urine pregnancy test at screening. (an alternative to oral contraceptives should be used if the patient is randomized to Arm B with rifampicin). * Male patients must agree to use an acceptable method of contraception (for themselves or female partners as listed above) for the duration of the study. * Must be able to swallow capsules/tablets whole (without chewing, crushing, or opening). * Agree to refrain from the use of any methylxanthine-containing products, including caffeine (e.g., chocolate bars or beverages, coffee, teas, or colas), on Day 11 of Cycles 2 and 3. * Agree to refrain from the use of any products containing nicotine, alcohol, quinine, grapefruit juice, or Seville oranges from 7 days before the first administration of VELCADE through completion of the 72-hour PK blood sample collection (post Day 11 VELCADE dose) in Cycle 3.

Exclusion criteria

* Diagnosis or treatment of a malignancy other than multiple myeloma or NHL within 1 year of randomization, or who have previously been diagnosed with a malignancy other than multiple myeloma or NHL and have any radiographic or biochemical marker evidence of malignancy. * History of clinically relevant liver or renal insufficiency; significant cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric, or metabolic disturbances. * Known or suspected hypersensitivity or intolerance to rifampicin and/or other antibiotics, corticosteroids, boron or mannitol. * Peripheral neuropathy or neuropathic pain Grade 2 or higher. * Preplanned surgery or procedures that would interfere with the conduct of the study or major surgery within 2 weeks before randomization. * History of disallowed therapies: * Prior treatment with VELCADE. * Any drugs or agents that inhibit (e.g., cimetidine, erythromycin, fluoxetine, ketoconazole, paroxetine) or induce (e.g., carbamazepine, glucocorticoids, phenobarbital, phenytoin, St. John's Wort) CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 within 28 days before the first administration of VELCADE. * Any exposure to rifampicin or corticosteroids within 28 days of screening. * Have received an investigational agent or used an investigational medical device within 28 days before the planned start of treatment. Concurrent participation in non-treatment studies is allowed, if it will not interfere with participation in this study. * Female patient who is pregnant or breastfeeding. * Employees of the investigator or study center, with direct involvement in the proposed study or other studies under the direction of that investigator or study center, as well as family members of the employees or the investigator.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve (AUC) 0-72 HoursCycle 3 day 14 (72 hours post last dose)

Countries

Israel, Italy, Poland, South Africa, United Kingdom

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
VELCADE
Control arm, bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 IV bolus on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle.
30
VELCADE + Rifampicin
Treatment Arm, bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 IV bolus on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle, rifampicin 600 mg oral tablet once daily days 4 to 10 in cycle 3.
13
VELCADE + Dexamethasone
Treatment arm, bortezomib 1.3 mg/m\^2 IV bolus on days 1, 4, 8, 11 over a 21-day treatment cycle, dexamethasone 40 mg oral tablet once daily days 1 to 4, and 9 to 12 in cycle 3.
18
Total61

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event601
Overall StudyDeath100
Overall StudyProgressive Disease100
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject400

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicVELCADEVELCADE + RifampicinVELCADE + DexamethasoneTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
16 Participants5 Participants10 Participants31 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
14 Participants8 Participants8 Participants30 Participants
Age Continuous64.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.86
60.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.97
62.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.72
63.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.91
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants7 Participants9 Participants31 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants6 Participants9 Participants30 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
28 / 3013 / 1318 / 18
serious
Total, serious adverse events
14 / 305 / 137 / 18

Outcome results

Primary

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve (AUC) 0-72 Hours

Time frame: Cycle 3 day 14 (72 hours post last dose)

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluable population, include all subjects completed 3 cycles of treatment and all PK assessments during the first 3 cycles of the study.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
VELCADE + RifampicinArea Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve (AUC) 0-72 Hours123 ng*h/mLStandard Deviation 34.2
VELCADE + DexamethasoneArea Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve (AUC) 0-72 Hours170 ng*h/mLStandard Deviation 64.5
VELCADEArea Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve (AUC) 0-72 Hours215 ng*h/mLStandard Deviation 58.4

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