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Safety Study of Regorafenib and SIR-Spheres® Microspheres Radioembolization in Patients With Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Liver Metastases

A Two Arm Safety Study of Regorafenib Before or After SIR-Spheres Microspheres (90Y) for the Treatment of Patients With Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Liver Metastases

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02195011
Enrollment
26
Registered
2014-07-21
Start date
2014-07-31
Completion date
2017-06-04
Last updated
2023-12-05

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

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Keywords

Regorafenib, 90Y, Radioembolization, SIR-Spheres Microspheres, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastases, SIRT, Refractory

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of regorafenib, an antiangiogenic drug, when combined with radioembolization using SIR-Spheres® microspheres in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) that has spread to the liver.

Detailed description

Recent targeted therapies and treatment strategies have shown promise in colorectal cancer; however, elimination of disease remains a challenge once spread to the liver. Radioembolization using SIR-Spheres® microspheres (SIR-Spheres) to treat liver-only or liver-dominant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) has been successful in this refractory setting. In this open-label study we will compare the safety of two treatment cohorts in which radioembolization will be administered using the device SIR-Spheres microspheres (90Y resin microspheres) in combination with regorafenib to patients with mCRC with liver metastases. The two treatment cohorts will be evaluated for safety, overall response (OR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS).

Interventions

Radioembolization will be administered once by injection through a trans-femoral catheter into the hepatic artery.

DRUGRegorafenib

All patients will take regorafenib 160mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of each 28-day cycle.

Sponsors

Sirtex Medical
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_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. Histologically confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. 2. Patients who have been previously treated with or are not candidates for fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, irinotecan, and if Kras wild-type, anti EGFR therapy. 3. Considered an appropriate candidate for regorafenib therapy. 4. Measurable disease or evaluable disease as measured by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1. 5. Measurable computed tomography (CT) scan evidence of liver metastases which are not treatable by surgical resection or local ablation with curative intent at the time of study entry. 6. ECOG Performance Status score of 0-1. 7. Adequate hematologic, renal and liver function. 8. Male patients with female partners of childbearing potential and women female patients of childbearing potential are required to use two forms of acceptable contraception, including one barrier method, during their participation in the study and for 30 days following last dose. 9. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months. 10. Ability to understand the nature of this study and give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

1. Most recent chemotherapy ≤14 days and ≥Grade 1 chemotherapy-related side effects, with the exception of alopecia. 2. Use of a study drug ≤21 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is shorter) prior to initiation of study treatment. For study drugs for which 5 half-lives is ≤21 days, a minimum of 10 days between termination of the study drug and administration of study treatment is required. 3. Wide field radiotherapy (including therapeutic radioisotopes such as strontium-89 administered ≤28 days or limited field radiation for palliation ≤7 days prior to starting study drug or has not recovered from side effects of such therapy. 4. Previous radiation delivered to the upper abdomen. 5. Major surgical procedures ≤28 days of beginning study drug, or minor surgical procedures ≤7 days. No waiting required following port-a-cath placement. 6. Previously untreated brain metastases. Patients who have received radiation or surgery for brain metastases are eligible if therapy was completed at least 2 weeks previously and there is no evidence of central nervous system disease progression, mild neurologic symptoms, and no requirement for chronic corticosteroid therapy. 7. Leptomeningeal metastases or spinal cord compression due to disease. 8. Pregnant or lactating. 9. Evidence of ascites, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, or thrombosis as determined by clinical or radiologic assessment. 10. History of abdominal fistula or gastrointestinal perforation ≤6 months prior to beginning study treatment. 11. Serious non-healing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture. 12. Presence of active gastrointestinal disease or other condition that will interfere significantly with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of oral therapy (e.g. ulcerative disease, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Grade ≥2, and malabsorption syndrome). 13. Any of the following cardiac diseases currently or within the last 6 months: * Unstable angina pectoris * Congestive heart failure (NYHA ≥ Grade 2) * Conduction abnormality not controlled with pacemaker or medication * Significant ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmias (patients with chronic rate-controlled atrial fibrillation in the absence of other cardiac abnormalities are eligible) * Valvular disease with significant compromise in cardiac function 14. Inadequately controlled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure \[SBP\] \>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \>100 mmHg) (patients with values above these levels must have their blood pressure (BP) controlled with medication prior to starting treatment). 15. Serious active infection at the time of treatment, or another serious underlying medical condition that would impair the ability of the patient to receive protocol treatment. 16. Known diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. 17. Presence of other active cancers, or history of treatment for invasive cancer ≤5 years. Patients with Stage I cancer who have received definitive local treatment and are considered unlikely to recur are eligible. All patients with previously treated in situ carcinoma (i.e., non-invasive) are eligible, as are patients with history of non-melanoma skin cancer. 18. Use of strong CYP34A inducers or inhibitors. 19. The herbal medications St. John's wort, kava, ephedra (ma huang), gingko biloba, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), yohimbe, saw palmetto, and ginseng will not be allowed during study treatment. Patients should stop using these herbal medications 7 days prior to first dose of study drug. 20. Psychological, familial, sociological, or geographical conditions that do not permit compliance with the protocol. 21. Inability or unwillingness to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures outlined in the protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events as a Measure of Safetyup to 15 monthsA treatment-related adverse event or serious adverse event was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant which was considered to have a relationship with the study drug (suspected to be possibly or probably related to the study drug per the Investigator's assessment). Adverse events and serious adverse events will be assessed according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) V4.03.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Patients With an Objective Response (CR or PR)At 6 and 12 weeks after SIR-Spheres, and every 8 weeks thereafter, up to 18 monthsDefined as the number of patients with objective evidence of complete or partial response (CR or PR) using RECIST v 1.1. A CR is the complete disappearance of all target lesions. A PR is a decrease in of 30% or more of the diameter(s) of all target lesions from the baseline sum of diameters.
Median Progression-Free SurvivalAt 6 and 12 weeks after SIR-Spheres, and every 8 weeks thereafter, up to 18 months.Defined as the time (in months) from date of randomization to the date of first observation of progression based on radiological assessment by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v 1.1, or date of death from any cause, in the absence of progressive disease (PD) or censored at the date of last adequate tumor assessment. Progressive Disease is defined by RECIST v1.1 as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest (nadir) sum while on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study), or the appearance of one or more new lesions.
Median Overall Survivalup to 18 monthsDefined as the time (in months) from date of randomization to date of death from any cause, or censored at the date last known alive.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Between July 2014 and February 2017, 26 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with liver metastases were enrolled. The study was closed early due to slow enrollment.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Cohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/Regorafenib
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with liver metastases received one cycle (28 days) of regorafenib followed by SIR-Spheres followed by re-initiation of regorafenib 2-4 weeks after SIR-Spheres. Patients in Cohort 1 took 160 mg regorafenib orally once daily on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle. SIR-Spheres microspheres were then be administered to patients by injection via trans-femoral catheter into the hepatic artery. Following treatment with SIR-Spheres, patients took 160 mg regorafenib orally once daily on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle
25
Cohort 2: SIR-Spheres/Regorafenib
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with liver metastases received SIR-Spheres microspheres followed by regorafenib to start 2-4 weeks after SIR-Spheres. Patients in Cohort 2 received SIR-Spheres microspheres administered by injection via trans-femoral catheter into the hepatic artery. Following treatment with SIR-Spheres, patients took 160 mg regorafenib orally once daily on Days 1-21 of each 28-day treatment cycle
1
Total26

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event40
Overall StudyProgressive Disease181
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject30

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCohort 2: SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibTotalCohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/Regorafenib
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants8 Participants8 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants18 Participants17 Participants
Age, Continuous64 years56 years56 years
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 Participants3 Participants3 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
1 Participants23 Participants22 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
1 Participants26 Participants25 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants13 Participants13 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants13 Participants12 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
16 / 250 / 1
other
Total, other adverse events
25 / 251 / 1
serious
Total, serious adverse events
10 / 250 / 1

Outcome results

Primary

The Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety

A treatment-related adverse event or serious adverse event was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant which was considered to have a relationship with the study drug (suspected to be possibly or probably related to the study drug per the Investigator's assessment). Adverse events and serious adverse events will be assessed according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) V4.03.

Time frame: up to 15 months

Population: All patients who receive at least one dose of treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibThe Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety25 Participants
Cohort 2: SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibThe Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety1 Participants
Secondary

Median Overall Survival

Defined as the time (in months) from date of randomization to date of death from any cause, or censored at the date last known alive.

Time frame: up to 18 months

Population: Includes all patients who received treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Cohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibMedian Overall Survival12.1 Months
Cohort 2: SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibMedian Overall SurvivalNA Months
Secondary

Median Progression-Free Survival

Defined as the time (in months) from date of randomization to the date of first observation of progression based on radiological assessment by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v 1.1, or date of death from any cause, in the absence of progressive disease (PD) or censored at the date of last adequate tumor assessment. Progressive Disease is defined by RECIST v1.1 as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest (nadir) sum while on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study), or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

Time frame: At 6 and 12 weeks after SIR-Spheres, and every 8 weeks thereafter, up to 18 months.

Population: Includes all patients who received treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Cohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibMedian Progression-Free Survival3.7 months
Cohort 2: SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibMedian Progression-Free SurvivalNA months
Secondary

Number of Patients With an Objective Response (CR or PR)

Defined as the number of patients with objective evidence of complete or partial response (CR or PR) using RECIST v 1.1. A CR is the complete disappearance of all target lesions. A PR is a decrease in of 30% or more of the diameter(s) of all target lesions from the baseline sum of diameters.

Time frame: At 6 and 12 weeks after SIR-Spheres, and every 8 weeks thereafter, up to 18 months

Population: Includes all patients who have received study treatment.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort 1: Regorafenib/SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibNumber of Patients With an Objective Response (CR or PR)1 Participants
Cohort 2: SIR-Spheres/RegorafenibNumber of Patients With an Objective Response (CR or PR)0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026