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Delayed Initiation of Olaparib Maintenance Therapy in Platinum Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Phase IIA Trial of Delayed Initiation of Olaparib Maintenance Therapy in Platinum Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04377087
Enrollment
3
Registered
2020-05-06
Start date
2020-06-29
Completion date
2023-05-31
Last updated
2024-08-20

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

Conditions

Ovarian Cancer

Keywords

PARP-I, BRCA mutation, Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), Olaparib, platinum sensitive, recurrent ovarian carcinoma, Poly ADP-Ribose Polymerase (PARP) inhibitor.

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to test if delaying the start of the olaparib until there is a rise in a tumor marker called CA-125 will result in a longer time until the next or different treatment for the patient's cancer. The study will also evaluate how delaying the start of maintenance therapy will affect symptoms; physical functioning; quality of life; and impact on finances.

Detailed description

This is a Phase II trial will investigate if waiting until the time of chemical recurrence, denoted by rising CA125, to start a PARP inhibitor will lead to an improved time to next therapy with improved quality of life and at a lower financial toxicity. PARP-I have shown efficacy as both monotherapy and as maintenance therapy. This trial will explore whether patients with recurrent ovarian cancer could derive the same efficacy benefit from a delayed start of a PARP-I compared to immediate maintenance therapy. Delayed start would have the benefit of sparing the physical, psychological, and financial toxicity associated with prolonged treatment. This approach would be particularly relevant in a population of platinum-sensitive patients who can have prolonged treatment-free intervals. With widespread use of PARP-I, regardless of timing, understanding, and overcoming PARP-I resistance is becoming a major clinical need. Enrollment will start within 8 weeks of completion of platinum-based treatment. Monitored with CA 125 levels every 28 days. Olaparib will be started when CA 125 rises by two-fold of their nadir value. Olaparib will be dosed at 300 mg orally twice a day, 28 days of treatment will be a cycle. Follow-up will consist of CA125 drawn every 28 days and CT scans obtained at doubling of CA- 125 and then every 12 weeks\* to assess for recurrence or progression. Clinician- and patient-reported adverse events recorded every 28 days. Cancer-related worry and distress assessed every 28 days. Measures of quality of life and physical function, and financial toxicity assessed every 12 weeks.

Interventions

DRUGOlaparib

Olaparib is a potent oral poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor that induces synthetic lethality in BRCA1/2 deficient tumor cells through the formation of double-stranded DNA breaks which cannot be accurately repaired, which leads to disruption of cellular homeostasis and cell death.

Sponsors

American Society of Clinical Oncology
CollaboratorOTHER
Sarah E Taylor
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Patient has platinum-sensitive, recurrent ovarian, fallopian-tube or peritoneal cancer. Platinum sensitivity is defined as complete clinical remission after frontline chemotherapy lasting greater than 6 months * Patient has completed at least 2 courses of platinum-based chemotherapy with a PR or CR as defined by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.139 or a CA-125 response, according to Gynecological Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) criteria40 * BRCA testing required (results not needed for registration) * ECOG performance status score of 0, 1, or 2 (See Appendix A) * Life expectancy greater than 6 months * Normal organ and marrow function as defined: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L; Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L; Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 8 g/dL (blood transfusions to reach this amount are allowed); Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg/dL; Total serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN; AST and ALT ≤ 2.5 x ULN * Able to take oral medication * Not pregnant and not breastfeeding * Able to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document * Patients must be enrolled within 8 weeks of completing last cycle of chemotherapy

Exclusion criteria

* Patient has had a prior invasive malignancy diagnosed within the last five years (except \[1\] non-melanoma skin cancer or \[2\] prior in situ carcinoma of the cervix or breast \[3\] has been without evidence of invasive disease for greater than 3 years) * Patients receiving any other investigational agents * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to olaparib * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness that could affect their participation in the study including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection; symptomatic congestive heart failure; unstable angina pectoris; cardiac arrhythmia; known inadequately controlled hypertension; significant pulmonary disease including dyspnea at rest, patients requiring supplemental oxygen, or poor pulmonary reserve; or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements * Impairment of gastrointestinal function or disease that may significantly alter the absorption of olaparib * Patients who have received prior treatment with a PARP inhibitor * History of noncompliance to medical regimens

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time to Next TherapyUp to 35 monthsThe time to next therapy from completion of platinum-based therapy for treatment of recurrence until initiation of post-olaparib treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Survival (OS)Up to 35 monthsOverall survival as defined as the time from enrollment to death from any cause.
Overall Response Rate (ORR)Up to 35 monthsThe proportion of patients with a best overall response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). Complete Response (CR): 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 (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy + Ovarian-specific Scale (FACT-O)Up to 37 monthsHealth-related quality of life measured via The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy + Ovarian-specific scale (FACT-O). The FACT-O includes a list of statements that \[other\] people with ovarian cancer have said are important. The patient is asked to circle or mark one number per line to indicate their response as it applies to the prior 7 days. The scoring ranges from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (very much).
Progression-free Survival (PFS)Up to 35 monthsProgression-free survival (PFS) defined as time from enrollment until detected recurrence or progression of disease, via Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors , or death from any cause.. Per RECIST 1.1, Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).
Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC) Worry Subscale and Impact of Event Scale (IES-R)Up to 35 monthsThe Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC) Worry Subscale and Impact of Event Scale (IES-R) will be used to measure worry and distress. The assessment includes a list of statements related to worry and stress experience during the patients prior, with responses ranging from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (Extremely). This assessment includes three subscales, the Intrusion subscale, the Avoidance subscale and the Hyperarousal subscale, which are each related to specific questions.
Modified Collection of Indirect and Non-medical Direct Costs (COIN)Up to 35 monthsFinancial toxicity measured through (a) monetary measure using the Modified Collection of Indirect and Non-medical Direct Costs (COIN), (b) objective measure of financial burden assessed using Barrera et al's Economic Hardship questionnaire, and (c) subjective measure of financial distress will be gauged using the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST Measure).
Adverse Events Possibly, Probably or Definitely Related to TreatmentUp to 35 monthsThe number of patients that experience Adverse Events per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0 that were determined to be possibly, probably or definitely related to study treatment.
PROMIS Physical Function-20aUp to 35 monthsPhysical function assessed through the PROMIS Physical Function-20a assesses self-reported performance of physical activities. The PROMIS includes a list of statements related to physical performance, with scores of 0 (Always) to 5 (Rarely).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Olaparib
Olaparib dosed at 300mg orally twice daily, started when CA125 rises by two-fold of nadir value. Olaparib: Olaparib is a potent oral poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor that induces synthetic lethality in BRCA1/2 deficient tumor cells through the formation of double-stranded DNA breaks which cannot be accurately repaired, which leads to disruption of cellular homeostasis and cell death.
3
Total3

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicOlaparib
Age, Continuous63.7 years
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 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
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 3
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 3
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 3

Outcome results

Primary

Time to Next Therapy

The time to next therapy from completion of platinum-based therapy for treatment of recurrence until initiation of post-olaparib treatment.

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: All enrolled participants that received a subsequent therapy.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
OlaparibTime to Next TherapyPatient 21 months
OlaparibTime to Next TherapyPatient 33 months
Secondary

Adverse Events Possibly, Probably or Definitely Related to Treatment

The number of patients that experience Adverse Events per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0 that were determined to be possibly, probably or definitely related to study treatment.

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Treated patients that experienced adverse events related to study treatment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
OlaparibAdverse Events Possibly, Probably or Definitely Related to TreatmentFatigue (non-serious)1 participants
OlaparibAdverse Events Possibly, Probably or Definitely Related to TreatmentPruritus (non-serious)1 participants
OlaparibAdverse Events Possibly, Probably or Definitely Related to TreatmentLymphocyte count decreased (non-serious)1 participants
Secondary

Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC) Worry Subscale and Impact of Event Scale (IES-R)

The Assessment of Survivor Concerns (ASC) Worry Subscale and Impact of Event Scale (IES-R) will be used to measure worry and distress. The assessment includes a list of statements related to worry and stress experience during the patients prior, with responses ranging from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (Extremely). This assessment includes three subscales, the Intrusion subscale, the Avoidance subscale and the Hyperarousal subscale, which are each related to specific questions.

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Longitudinal assessments unavailable per limited enrollment. No data collected.

Secondary

Modified Collection of Indirect and Non-medical Direct Costs (COIN)

Financial toxicity measured through (a) monetary measure using the Modified Collection of Indirect and Non-medical Direct Costs (COIN), (b) objective measure of financial burden assessed using Barrera et al's Economic Hardship questionnaire, and (c) subjective measure of financial distress will be gauged using the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST Measure).

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Longitudinal assessments unavailable per limited enrollment. No data collected.

Secondary

Overall Response Rate (ORR)

The proportion of patients with a best overall response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). Complete Response (CR): 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 (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Zero treated patients that experienced a radiologically measurable complete or partial response per RECIST v1.1

Secondary

Overall Survival (OS)

Overall survival as defined as the time from enrollment to death from any cause.

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Participants that experienced the event of death.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
OlaparibOverall Survival (OS)15 months
Secondary

Progression-free Survival (PFS)

Progression-free survival (PFS) defined as time from enrollment until detected recurrence or progression of disease, via Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors , or death from any cause.. Per RECIST 1.1, Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: All enrolled participants that had radiologically confirmed disease progression.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
OlaparibProgression-free Survival (PFS)3 months
Secondary

PROMIS Physical Function-20a

Physical function assessed through the PROMIS Physical Function-20a assesses self-reported performance of physical activities. The PROMIS includes a list of statements related to physical performance, with scores of 0 (Always) to 5 (Rarely).

Time frame: Up to 35 months

Population: Longitudinal assessments unavailable per limited enrollment. No data collected.

Secondary

The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy + Ovarian-specific Scale (FACT-O)

Health-related quality of life measured via The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy + Ovarian-specific scale (FACT-O). The FACT-O includes a list of statements that \[other\] people with ovarian cancer have said are important. The patient is asked to circle or mark one number per line to indicate their response as it applies to the prior 7 days. The scoring ranges from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (very much).

Time frame: Up to 37 months

Population: Longitudinal assessments unavailable per limited enrollment. No data collected.

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