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Efficacy and Safety of BC-819 and Gemcitabine in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

A Multi-Center, Open-Label, Randomized, Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of BC-819 and Gemcitabine in Patients With Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01413087
Acronym
LAPC-BC-819
Enrollment
12
Registered
2011-08-10
Start date
2011-09-30
Completion date
2014-05-31
Last updated
2019-11-01

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

Conditions

Pancreas, Adenocarcinoma

Keywords

Pancreatic cancer, Gemcitabine, BC-819, Adenocarcinoma, Resectable, H19 gene, DTA-H19, BioCancell, inodiftagene vixteplasmid

Brief summary

This is a multicenter, open label, randomized, phase 2b study, designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of patients with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma following intratumoral administration of BC-819 and intravenously administered gemcitabine. Intratumoral injections of BC-819 will be performed using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Primary Objective: To assess the effect of intratumoral endoscopic ultrasound injection of BC-819 administered with intravenous gemcitabine on progression-free survival. Secondary Objectives: To compare the effects of intratumoral injection of BC-819 administered in combination with intravenous gemcitabine vs. intravenous gemcitabine alone on: Overall survival, Response rate, Resectability of the target tumor lesion, Quality of life, Safety, Serological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9, Duration of response, Failure-free survival

Detailed description

BC-819 (also known as DTA-H19) is a double-stranded DNA plasmid, 4,560 base pairs (bp) in length, carrying the gene for the Diphtheria toxin A (DT-A) chain under the regulation of the H19 promoter. This is a Targeted Cancer Therapy; DT-A chain expression is triggered by the presence of H19 transcription factors that are only up-regulated in tumor cells. The selective initiation of toxin expression results in selective tumor cell destruction via inhibition of protein synthesis selectively in the tumor cell, enabling highly targeted cancer treatment.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALBiological/Vaccine: BC-819

Post screening and prior to randomization, all patients will receive gemcitabine by IV infusion at a dose of 1000mg/m2 once weekly for four weeks. They may also enter the study if they received up to 4 doses of gemcitabine before entering the study. In this case, they will be randomized immediately provided there is no evidence of disease progression. After randomization patients will receive 6 weekly IV infusions of gemcitabine at a dose of 1000mg/m2 + 7 intratumoral injections of BC-819 (8 mg or 12 mg according to allocations by randomization)

Sponsors

Anchiano Therapeutics Israel Ltd.
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

1. Males or females \> 18 years of age 2. If female, must not be pregnant or nursing; women of child-bearing potential must practice a medically approved method of contraception 3. If male, must practice a medically approved method of contraception if have a partner of childbearing potential 4. Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the exocrine pancreas 5. Locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) that is clinically unresectable as defined in the NCCN Guidelines 6. Karnofsky performance status (KPS) ≥ 70% at baseline 7. Adequate hematological, renal, and hepatic function * Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3 * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mm3 * Hemoglobin ≥ 10.0 g/dL (may be achieved by transfusion) * Creatinine (≤ 1.5 x ULN) * ALT, AST (≤ 1.5 x ULN) * Total Bilirubin (≤ 1.5 x ULN) 8. Have a target tumor lesion in the pancreas ≤ 6 cm in diameter that is accessible for intratumoral administration by EUS guidance as determined by the physician performing the EUS injection 9. Have a biopsy specimen that is positive for H19 expression (grade 2 or greater staining determined by a pathologist). H19 expression can be determined based on a biopsy specimen collected before study participation, if available. 10. No prior diagnosis of malignancy within 3 years except for curatively treated non-melanoma skin or in situ malignancies 11. Able to comply with the protocol procedures 12. Able and willing to provide written (signed) Informed Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

1. Have distant metastatic spread (such as liver or lung metastases), peritoneal spread or malignant ascites. Regional lymph node involvement may be considered in accordance with the PI's judgment 2. Received any prior therapy for the treatment of pancreatic malignancy (including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, major surgery, or irradiation, whether conventional or investigational, other than up to4 single doses of gemcitabine chemotherapy.Patients who received prior gemcitabine will only be eligible, if they enter the study without evidence of disease progression. 3. Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection 4. Have clinically significant pancreatitis within 12 weeks of treatment 5. Have a clinical history of significant coagulopathy 6. Have a medical condition contraindicated for endoscopic-guided delivery and/or for IV administration of Gemcitabine or any intercurrent medical illness or other medical condition that would in the judgment of the investigator compromise patient safety or the objectives of the study 7. Have participated in any experimental therapeutic research study with an unapproved drug within 4 weeks of the screening visit 8. Patients who require ongoing anticoagulation for pre-existing conditions, e.g., thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolus or atrial fibrillation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression-free Survival (PFS)24 monthsTo compare the effect of intratumoral endoscopic ultrasound injection of BC-819 administered with intravenous gemcitabine on progression-free survival. PFS was defined as the time from the date of consent until objective tumor progression or death. Median PFS by Kaplan-Meier analysis was used for evaluation. The target tumor lesion was identified and the longest diameter of the target lesion was measured according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 guidelines. For disease evaluations after treatment, scans conducted at baseline that were used for tumor measurements were repeated.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Response Rate of Target Lesion8 weeksResponse rate will be assessed both for the primary target tumor lesion alone and overall, including development of metastases. Target tumor lesions are identified and the longest diameter of the target lesion is measured by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 guidelines. Complete response: Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \<10 mm. Partial Response: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters. Progressive Disease: At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also show an increase of at least 5 mm. Stable Disease: Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters while on study.
Resectability of the Target Tumor Lesionan average of 16 weeksResectability of the target tumor lesion was determined by CT/MRI as defined in the National Comprehensive Cancer network (NCCN) guidelines. Resectable tumors have no arterial tumor contact (celiac axis \[CA\], superior mesenteric artery \[SMA\], or common hepatic artery \[CHA\]) and no tumor contact with the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) or portal vein (PV) or ≤180° contact without vein contour irregularity. \*Not Applicable refers to another clinically significant abnormality that interfered with resectability determination of the target tumor lesion.
Quality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Screening, Visit 4 (post gemcitabine induction), Visit 9 (5 weeks), Visit 13 (9 weeks)Quality of life will be assessed by the The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) Index. KPS scores over time will be compared to those at baseline and changes from baseline will be presented. KPS scores are on a scale (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100) of 0 (dead) to 100 (Normal no complaints; no evidence of disease).
Quality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) QuestionnaireScreening, Visit 4 (post gemcitabine induction), Visit 9 (5 weeks), Visit 13 (9 weeks), every 6 months after Visit 13The FACT-G is a 27-item compilation of general questions divided into 4 primary QoL domains: physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being and functional well-being. The total FACT-G scores will be summarized by descriptive statistics (e.g., n, mean, median, standard deviation and range). The individual FACT-G score will be presented by frequency and percentage. Scores range from 0-108. High total scores represent better general QoL.
Overall Survival (OS)24 monthsOS was calculated from the date of consent until death due to any cause.
Extent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Exposure (g)24 monthsMeasured by the average and median number of exposure of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.
Extent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Number of Treatments24 monthsMeasured by the average and median number of treatments of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.
Extent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Exposure (mg)24 monthsMeasured by the average and median exposure of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.
Extent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Number of Treatments24 monthsMeasured by the average and median number of treatments of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.
Serological Tumor Marker: CA 19-924 monthsSerum was collected for quantitative measurement of CA 19-9.

Countries

Israel, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
8 mg BC-819 and Gemcitabine
gemcitabine dose of 1000mg/m2 + 8 mg of BC-819 Biological/Vaccine: BC-819: Post screening and prior to randomization, all patients will receive gemcitabine by IV infusion at a dose of 1000mg/m2 once weekly for four weeks. They may also enter the study if they received up to 4 doses of gemcitabine before entering the study. In this case, they will be randomized immediately provided there is no evidence of disease progression. After randomization patients will receive gemcitabine at a dose of 1000mg/m2 + 7 intratumoral injections of 8 mg BC-819
6
12 mg BC-819 and Gemcitabine
gemcitabine dose of 1000mg/m2 + 12 mg of BC-819 Biological/Vaccine: BC-819: Post screening and prior to randomization, all patients will receive gemcitabine by IV infusion at a dose of 1000mg/m2 once weekly for four weeks. They may also enter the study if they received up to 4 doses of gemcitabine before entering the study. In this case, they will be randomized immediately provided there is no evidence of disease progression. After randomization patients will receive gemcitabine at a dose of 1000mg/m2 + 7 intratumoral injections of 12 mg BC-819
6
Total12

Baseline characteristics

Characteristic12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineTotal8 mg BC-819 and Gemcitabine
Age, Continuous62.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
67.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3
72.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
6 Participants11 Participants5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants5 Participants4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants7 Participants2 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 61 / 6
other
Total, other adverse events
5 / 65 / 6
serious
Total, serious adverse events
5 / 65 / 6

Outcome results

Primary

Progression-free Survival (PFS)

To compare the effect of intratumoral endoscopic ultrasound injection of BC-819 administered with intravenous gemcitabine on progression-free survival. PFS was defined as the time from the date of consent until objective tumor progression or death. Median PFS by Kaplan-Meier analysis was used for evaluation. The target tumor lesion was identified and the longest diameter of the target lesion was measured according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 guidelines. For disease evaluations after treatment, scans conducted at baseline that were used for tumor measurements were repeated.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT comprised of all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineProgression-free Survival (PFS)9.3 months
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineProgression-free Survival (PFS)7.6 months
p-value: 0.483Log Rank
Secondary

Extent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Exposure (mg)

Measured by the average and median exposure of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Exposure (mg)68.0 mgStandard Deviation 29.8
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Exposure (mg)118.0 mgStandard Deviation 41.2
Secondary

Extent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Number of Treatments

Measured by the average and median number of treatments of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Number of Treatments10.7 number of treatmentsStandard Deviation 8.4
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - BC-819 Total Number of Treatments11.2 number of treatmentsStandard Deviation 6
Secondary

Extent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Exposure (g)

Measured by the average and median number of exposure of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Exposure (g)20.1 gStandard Deviation 9.5
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Exposure (g)21.3 gStandard Deviation 11.9
Secondary

Extent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Number of Treatments

Measured by the average and median number of treatments of the patients to BC-819 and gemcitabine.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Number of Treatments17.3 number of treatmentsStandard Deviation 14.9
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineExtent of Exposure - Gemcitabine Total Number of Treatments15.3 number of treatmentsStandard Deviation 12.7
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS)

OS was calculated from the date of consent until death due to any cause.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineOverall Survival (OS)9.9 years
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineOverall Survival (OS)8.5 years
p-value: 0.992Log Rank
Secondary

Quality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)

Quality of life will be assessed by the The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) Index. KPS scores over time will be compared to those at baseline and changes from baseline will be presented. KPS scores are on a scale (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100) of 0 (dead) to 100 (Normal no complaints; no evidence of disease).

Time frame: Screening, Visit 4 (post gemcitabine induction), Visit 9 (5 weeks), Visit 13 (9 weeks)

Population: ITT population comprised of all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 13 (Week 9)80 score on a scale
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 9 (Week 5)80 score on a scale
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Screening90 score on a scale
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 4 (pre-randomization)90 score on a scale
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 9 (Week 5)90 score on a scale
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 4 (pre-randomization)85 score on a scale
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Screening90 score on a scale
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life (QoL) Assessed by Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)Visit 13 (Week 9)90 score on a scale
Secondary

Quality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) Questionnaire

The FACT-G is a 27-item compilation of general questions divided into 4 primary QoL domains: physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being and functional well-being. The total FACT-G scores will be summarized by descriptive statistics (e.g., n, mean, median, standard deviation and range). The individual FACT-G score will be presented by frequency and percentage. Scores range from 0-108. High total scores represent better general QoL.

Time frame: Screening, Visit 4 (post gemcitabine induction), Visit 9 (5 weeks), Visit 13 (9 weeks), every 6 months after Visit 13

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) QuestionnaireScreening71.8 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.8
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) QuestionnaireMax change from baseline-1.3 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.5
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) QuestionnaireScreening81.9 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 14
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineQuality of Life Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) QuestionnaireMax change from baseline-2.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.8
Secondary

Resectability of the Target Tumor Lesion

Resectability of the target tumor lesion was determined by CT/MRI as defined in the National Comprehensive Cancer network (NCCN) guidelines. Resectable tumors have no arterial tumor contact (celiac axis \[CA\], superior mesenteric artery \[SMA\], or common hepatic artery \[CHA\]) and no tumor contact with the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) or portal vein (PV) or ≤180° contact without vein contour irregularity. \*Not Applicable refers to another clinically significant abnormality that interfered with resectability determination of the target tumor lesion.

Time frame: an average of 16 weeks

Population: ITT population comprised all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResectability of the Target Tumor LesionNot Resectable5 Participants
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResectability of the Target Tumor LesionNot Applicable*1 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResectability of the Target Tumor LesionNot Resectable6 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResectability of the Target Tumor LesionNot Applicable*0 Participants
Secondary

Response Rate of Target Lesion

Response rate will be assessed both for the primary target tumor lesion alone and overall, including development of metastases. Target tumor lesions are identified and the longest diameter of the target lesion is measured by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 guidelines. Complete response: Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to \<10 mm. Partial Response: At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters. Progressive Disease: At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study. In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also show an increase of at least 5 mm. Stable Disease: Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters while on study.

Time frame: 8 weeks

Population: ITT population comprised of all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionProgressive Disease1 Participants
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionStable Disease2 Participants
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionPartial Response1 Participants
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionInevaluable - Missing Postbaseline Scan2 Participants
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionComplete Response0 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionInevaluable - Missing Postbaseline Scan0 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionComplete Response0 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionProgressive Disease0 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionPartial Response0 Participants
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineResponse Rate of Target LesionStable Disease6 Participants
Secondary

Serological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9

Serum was collected for quantitative measurement of CA 19-9.

Time frame: 24 months

Population: ITT population comprised of all subjects who received any treatment with either gemcitabine or BC-819 and whose tumors were positive for H19. All 12 patients were included in the ITT population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Screening1025.9 U/mLStandard Deviation 1090.6
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Nadir value369.8 U/mLStandard Deviation 511.7
8 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Change at Nadir-656.1 U/mLStandard Deviation 887.7
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Screening587.7 U/mLStandard Deviation 340.1
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Nadir value149.1 U/mLStandard Deviation 97
12 mg BC-819 and GemcitabineSerological Tumor Marker: CA 19-9Change at Nadir-438.6 U/mLStandard Deviation 252.2

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