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Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of an Investigational New Drug in Patients With Cancer and Cachexia.

A PHASE 1B, 12-WEEK, OPEN-LABEL STUDY TO ASSESS THE SAFETY, TOLERABILITY, PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS FOLLOWING REPEATED SUBCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATIONS OF PF-06946860 IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER AND CACHEXIA

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04299048
Enrollment
11
Registered
2020-03-06
Start date
2020-11-17
Completion date
2022-03-30
Last updated
2023-12-14

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

Conditions

Cachexia, Colorectal Cancer, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer

Keywords

cachexia, non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, weight loss, anorexia, muscle loss, fatigue

Brief summary

Study to assess the safety and tolerability of repeated doses of an investigational new drug in patients with cancer and cachexia.

Detailed description

This 12-week open-label study will explore how PF-06946860 is tolerated, the effects of the study drug, the best dose for treatment and how participants with non-small cell lung, pancreatic or colorectal cancer and cachexia feel after receiving repeated subcutaneous dosing. During the 12-week treatment period, study drug will be administered subcutaneously every 3 weeks for a total of 5 doses. There is a 12-week follow-up period following the last dose of study drug. Additional assessments include: * body weight measurements * blood pressure and heart rate measurements * Lumbar Skeletal Muscle Index (LSMI) by CT scan * Blood samples: * to evaluate safety, * to measure the amount of the study drug in the blood, * to evaluate if the study drug causes an immune response, * to examine the effects of the study drug on levels of a specific cytokine, * and for exploratory samples for bio banking. * Measure the impact of the study drug on appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, physical function, and health-related quality of life with questionnaires. * Measure the impact of study drug on physical activity using wearable digital sensors. * To evaluate the effect of study drug on ability to complete anti-tumor treatment and survival in participants with cancer and cachexia. * To evaluate tumor size.

Interventions

subcutaneous injection

Sponsors

Pfizer
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Documented histologic or cytologic diagnosis of advanced metastatic NSCLC, advanced/unresectable pancreatic cancer, or metastatic colorectal cancer. * Cachexia, defined by BMI \<20 kg/m2 with involuntary weight loss of \>2% within 6 months prior to screening or Involuntary weight loss of \>5% within 6 months prior to screening irrespective of BMI or If medical record documentation is unavailable, patient's report will suffice to estimate involuntary body weight loss.; * Will receive the following for non-small cell lung cancer: * a platinum + pemetrexed ± pembrolizumab or * a platinum + nab paclitaxel or paclitaxel ± pembrolizumab or * pembrolizumab alone * Will receive the following for pancreatic cancer: * FOLFIRINOX or * Nab-Paclitaxel + Gemcitabine * Gemcitabine * Will receive the following for colorectal cancer: * FOLFOX +/- Biologic (Bevacizumab or Cetuximab/Panitumumab) or * FOLFIRI +/- Biologic (Bevacizumab or Cetuximab/Panitumumab) or * FOLFOXIRI +/- Biologic (Bevacizumab or Cetuximab/Panitumumab) or * Pembrolizumab for MSI-H • Will be entering the study at the first or second cycle of their current course of anti-cancer treatment/ therapy. * Adequate renal and liver function. * Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* All other forms of cancers not specified above unless currently considered cured (\>5 years without evidence of recurrence). * Planned radiation therapy as part of the primary anti-tumor therapy regimen. However, localized radiation therapy for symptomatic relief is permitted * Cachexia caused by other reasons: Severe COPD requiring use of home O2, heart failure or AIDS. * known symptomatic brain metastases requiring steroids. * Active hepatitis B or C virus. * Confirmed positive HIV test. * Current active reversible causes of decreased food intake. * Receiving tube feedings or parenteral nutrition at Screening. * Elevated blood pressure that cannot be controlled by medications. * Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)From Day 1 up to Week 24An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. A serious adverse event (SAE) was defined as an AE: 1. resulting in death, 2. was life-threatening, 3. required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, 4. resulted in persistent disability, 5. was a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or considered to be an important medical event. An AE was considered an TEAE if the event started during the effective duration of treatment. All events that started on or after the first dosing day and time/start time, if collected, but before the last dose plus the lag time were flagged as TEAEs.
Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)From Day 1 up to Week 24Participants with laboratory test abnormalities (without regard to baseline abnormality) that met pre-specified criteria included Hemoglobin\< 0.8x lower limit of normal (LLN); Hematocrit\< 0.8x LLN; Erythrocytes (Ery.)\< 0.8x LLN; Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume\< 0.9x LLN; Leukocytes\< 0.6x LLN; Lymphocytes\< 0.8x LLN; Bilirubin\> 1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN); Aspartate Aminotransferase\> 3.0x ULN; Alkaline Phosphatase\> 3.0x ULN; Protein\< 0.8x LLN; Sodium\< 0.95x LLN; Chloride\< 0.9x LLN; Calcium\< 0.9x LLN; Bicarbonate\< 0.9x LLN; Glucose\> 1.5x ULN; C Reactive Protein\> 1.1x ULN; for urinalysis, Urine Glucose ≥1, Ketones ≥1, Urine Protein ≥1, Urine Hemoglobin ≥1, Urobilinogen ≥1, Nitrite ≥1, and Leukocyte ≥1 Esterase ≥1; Hyaline Casts \>1/LPF.
Number of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesFrom Day 1 up to Week 24Vital signs (pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) were obtained with participant in the supine position. The pre-specified categorical analysis criteria in vital signs, were supine systolic blood pressure (SBP) \<90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), supine SBP increase/decrease from baseline ≥30 mmHg; supine diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \<50 mmHg, supine DBP increase/decrease from baseline ≥20 mmHg; supine pulse rate \<40 beats per minute (bpm) or \>120 bpm.
Number of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesFrom Day 1 up to Week 24ECG data (PR interval, QRS interval, QT interval, and QTcF) were obtained with participant in the supine position. The pre-specified categorical analysis criteria in ECG, were PR interval: value ≥300 milliseconds (msec), percentage change ≥25/50%; QRS interval: value ≥140 msec, percentage change ≥50%; QT interval: value ≥500 msec; QTcF interval: 470\< value ≤480 msec, 480\< value ≤500 msec, value \>500 msec, and 30\< change ≤60 msec, change \>60 msec.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Serum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15Ctrough was defined as the samples measured pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15. Serum unbound Ctrough was summarized by time and treatment group.
Serum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15Ctrough was defined as the samples measured pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15. Serum total Ctrough was summarized by time and treatment group.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 20 participants were screened for eligibility, of which 11 participants were enrolled into the study. A total of 10 participants were treated.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
PF-06946860 Q3W
During the 12-week treatment period, participants receive a total of 5 SC doses of PF-06946860 Q3W.
10
Total10

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyDeath1
Overall StudyEnrolled and not treated1
Overall StudyGlobal deterioration of health status2

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPF-06946860 Q3W
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
6 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4 Participants
Body Mass Index22.88 kg/m^2
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 10
other
Total, other adverse events
10 / 10
serious
Total, serious adverse events
4 / 10

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)

Participants with laboratory test abnormalities (without regard to baseline abnormality) that met pre-specified criteria included Hemoglobin\< 0.8x lower limit of normal (LLN); Hematocrit\< 0.8x LLN; Erythrocytes (Ery.)\< 0.8x LLN; Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume\< 0.9x LLN; Leukocytes\< 0.6x LLN; Lymphocytes\< 0.8x LLN; Bilirubin\> 1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN); Aspartate Aminotransferase\> 3.0x ULN; Alkaline Phosphatase\> 3.0x ULN; Protein\< 0.8x LLN; Sodium\< 0.95x LLN; Chloride\< 0.9x LLN; Calcium\< 0.9x LLN; Bicarbonate\< 0.9x LLN; Glucose\> 1.5x ULN; C Reactive Protein\> 1.1x ULN; for urinalysis, Urine Glucose ≥1, Ketones ≥1, Urine Protein ≥1, Urine Hemoglobin ≥1, Urobilinogen ≥1, Nitrite ≥1, and Leukocyte ≥1 Esterase ≥1; Hyaline Casts \>1/LPF.

Time frame: From Day 1 up to Week 24

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed included participants with at least one observation of the given laboratory test while on study treatment or during lag time.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Aspartate Aminotransferase (U/L)> 3.0x ULN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Alkaline Phosphatase (U/L)> 3.0x ULN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Protein (g/dL)< 0.8x LLN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Sodium (mEq/L)< 0.95x LLN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Chloride (mEq/L)< 0.9x LLN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Calcium (mg/dL)< 0.9x LLN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Bicarbonate (mEq/L)< 0.9x LLN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Glucose (mg/dL)> 1.5x ULN4 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)C Reactive Protein (mg/dL)> 1.1x ULN5 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)URINE Glucose ≥13 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Ketones ≥11 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)URINE Protein ≥11 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)URINE Hemoglobin ≥12 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Urobilinogen ≥11 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Nitrite ≥11 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Leukocyte Esterase ≥12 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Hyaline Casts >1/LPF2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Hemoglobin (g/dL)< 0.8x LLN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Hematocrit (%)< 0.8x LLN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Erythrocytes (10^6/mm^3)< 0.8x LLN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Ery. Mean Corpuscular Volume (um^3)< 0.9x LLN1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Leukocytes (10^3/mm^3)< 0.6x LLN2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Lymphocytes (10^3/mm^3)< 0.8x LLN3 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Laboratory Test Abnormalities (Without Regard to Baseline Abnormality)Bilirubin (mg/dL)> 1.5x ULN1 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) Abnormalities

ECG data (PR interval, QRS interval, QT interval, and QTcF) were obtained with participant in the supine position. The pre-specified categorical analysis criteria in ECG, were PR interval: value ≥300 milliseconds (msec), percentage change ≥25/50%; QRS interval: value ≥140 msec, percentage change ≥50%; QT interval: value ≥500 msec; QTcF interval: 470\< value ≤480 msec, 480\< value ≤500 msec, value \>500 msec, and 30\< change ≤60 msec, change \>60 msec.

Time frame: From Day 1 up to Week 24

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed included participants evaluated against pre-defined criteria for ECGs.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine PR Interval - Value ≥300 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine PR Interval - %Chg ≥25/50%0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QRS Interval - Value ≥140 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QRS Interval - %Chg ≥50%0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QT Interval - Value ≥500 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QTcF - 470<Value≤480 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QTcF - 480<Value≤500 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QTcF - Value>500 msec0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QTcF - 30<Chg≤60 msec2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Electrocardiogram (ECG) AbnormalitiesSupine QTcF - Chg>60 msec0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs Abnormalities

Vital signs (pulse rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) were obtained with participant in the supine position. The pre-specified categorical analysis criteria in vital signs, were supine systolic blood pressure (SBP) \<90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), supine SBP increase/decrease from baseline ≥30 mmHg; supine diastolic blood pressure (DBP) \<50 mmHg, supine DBP increase/decrease from baseline ≥20 mmHg; supine pulse rate \<40 beats per minute (bpm) or \>120 bpm.

Time frame: From Day 1 up to Week 24

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed included participants evaluated against pre-defined criteria for vital signs.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine SBP - Value <90 mmHg0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine SBP - Change ≥ 30 mmHg Increase2 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine SBP - Change ≥ 30 mmHg Decrease0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine DBP - Value <50 mmHg0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine DBP - Change ≥ 20 mmHg Increase1 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine DBP - Change ≥ 20 mmHg Decrease0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine Pulse Rate - Value <40 bpm0 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Post-Baseline Vital Signs AbnormalitiesSupine Pulse Rate - Value >120 bpm0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. A serious adverse event (SAE) was defined as an AE: 1. resulting in death, 2. was life-threatening, 3. required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, 4. resulted in persistent disability, 5. was a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or considered to be an important medical event. An AE was considered an TEAE if the event started during the effective duration of treatment. All events that started on or after the first dosing day and time/start time, if collected, but before the last dose plus the lag time were flagged as TEAEs.

Time frame: From Day 1 up to Week 24

Population: The safety analysis population included all participants randomly assigned to study intervention and who took at least 1 dose of study intervention.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)AEs10 Participants
PF-06946860 Q3WNumber of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)SAEs4 Participants
Secondary

Serum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860

Ctrough was defined as the samples measured pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15. Serum total Ctrough was summarized by time and treatment group.

Time frame: Pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15

Population: The analysis set included all randomized participants who received a dose of PF-06946860 and in whom at least 1 serum concentration value was reported.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Week 310050 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 19
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Week 617010 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 16
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Week 920740 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 24
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Week 1221310 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 32
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Total Ctrough of PF-06946860Week 1525450 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 31
Secondary

Serum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860

Ctrough was defined as the samples measured pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15. Serum unbound Ctrough was summarized by time and treatment group.

Time frame: Pre-dose at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, and at Week 15

Population: The analysis set included all randomized participants who received a dose of PF-06946860 and in whom at least 1 serum concentration value was reported.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Week 34.041 ng/mL
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Week 61690 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 593
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Week 9610.9 ng/mL
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Week 124383 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 142
PF-06946860 Q3WSerum Unbound Trough Concentrations (Ctrough) of PF-06946860Week 15560.5 ng/mL

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026