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A Study of Adavosertib (MK-1775) in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Alone for Participants With Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Tumors With the P53 Gene Mutation (MK-1775-004)

Primary Purpose

Ovarian Cancer

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
adavosertib
Placebo
paclitaxel
carboplatin
Sponsored by
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Ovarian Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically confirmed non-low grade, non-borderline (low malignant potential) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer which has progressed after paclitaxel / platinum-based therapy.
  • Platinum-sensitive disease. Radiological progression must have occurred 6 months or more after the completion of the most recent platinum-based treatment.
  • Measurable disease.
  • Available tumor sample(s).
  • Performance status of ≤1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Scale.
  • Adequate organ function.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or the intention to become pregnant during the course of the study.
  • Participation in a study with an investigational compound or device within 28 days of receiving first dose of study medication.
  • Active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
  • Primary CNS tumor.
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to the components of potential study therapy (paclitaxel, carboplatin, MK-1775) or its analogs (i.e. cremophor, mannitol, etc.).
  • Participant requires the use of medications or products that are metabolized by, or inhibit, or induce Cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A4).
  • Ongoing peripheral neuropathies ≥Grade 2 and related to previous treatment.
  • Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders.
  • Regular use (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or recent history (within the last year) of drug or alcohol abuse.
  • HIV positive.
  • Active Hepatitis B or C.
  • Symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion.
  • Clinical history suggestive of Li Fraumeni Syndrome.

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm 3

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Part 1: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatin

    Part 2: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatin

    Part 2: Placebo + paclitaxel +carboplatin

    Arm Description

    During the open-label run-in, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib twice daily (BID) starting on Day 1 of Cycle 1 (cycle=21 days) for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (area under the curve [AUC] 5).

    During Part 2, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).

    During Part 2, participants receive matched placebo to adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive placebo in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Part 2: Median Progression-free Survival (PFS) in Weeks Based on Enhanced Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (Enhanced RECIST 1.1) by Independent Radiology Review
    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (based on blinded independent central radiologic review) or death, whichever occurred earlier. Tumor response was evaluated every 6 weeks during treatment by diagnostic anatomic imaging and objective response assessments were performed based on enhanced RECIST 1.1 criteria. According to enhanced RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was the appearance of one or more new lesions, OR an unambiguous increase in the sum of target lesion volumes with both 1) >20% increase in the sum of volumes (SOV) of all target lesions (taking as reference the nadir) and 2) greater than two times the variability of the measurements estimated by the sponsor and/or its designees. PFS was analyzed for Part 2 participants only using the Kaplan-Meier method and median PFS was reported in weeks. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Part 1: Number of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
    DLTs assessed during first 21-day cycle of Part 1 and defined as toxicities that met pre-defined severity criteria, were possibly, probably, or definitely related to triplet therapy, and could possibly result in a change in the given dose. Hematologic DLTs included Grade (Gr) 3 or Gr 4 neutropenia with fever >38.5°C and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment, and any Gr 4-5 hematological toxicity EXCEPT Gr 4 anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia lasting <7 days, and thrombocytopenia lasting <4 days, except if a platelet transfusion was required. Non-hematologic DLT defined as any Gr 3, 4, or 5 nonhematologic toxicity EXCEPT: Gr 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration judged by Investigator and SPONSOR to occur in setting of inadequate compliance with supportive care measures and last for less than 48 hours, alopecia of any grade, inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions, or clinically non-significant, treatable or reversible lab abnormalities.
    Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that experienced at least one AE was reported for each treatment arm.
    Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE
    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that discontinued study treatment (paclitaxel, carboplatin, or MK-1775) due to an AE was reported for each treatment arm.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Part 1: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Gynecological Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) Criteria Based on Both RECIST 1.1 and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Level by Independent Radiology Review
    ORR was defined as the percentage of participants whose best response was confirmed partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) based both on imaging per RECIST 1.1 and on serum marker CA-125 level according to GCIC criteria. CR was defined by RECIST 1.1 as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have had reduction in short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined by RECIST 1.1 as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters (SOD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline SOD. A response according to CA-125 had occurred if there was ≥50% reduction in CA-125 levels from a pretreatment sample. The response must have been confirmed and maintained for at least 28 days. Participants could be evaluated according to CA-125 only if they had a pretreatment sample that was ≥2 times the upper limit of normal and within 2 weeks prior to starting treatment. Only evaluable Part 1 participants were included in this analysis.
    Part 2: Median PFS in Weeks Based on RECIST 1.1 by Independent Radiology Review
    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (based on blinded independent central radiologic review) or death, whichever occurred earlier. Tumor response was evaluated every 6 weeks during treatment by diagnostic anatomic imaging and objective response assessments were performed based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. According to RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was the appearance of one or more new lesions, OR a ≥20% increase in the sum of target lesion diameters (SOD) taking as reference the nadir (smallest SOD recorded since treatment started). PFS was analyzed for all randomized participants in Part 2 using the Kaplan-Meier method and median PFS was reported in weeks. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Part 2: ORR Per GCIG Criteria Based on Both Enhanced RECIST 1.1 and CA125 Level by Independent Radiology Review
    ORR defined as the percentage of participants with best response of confirmed PR or CR based both on imaging per enhanced RECIST 1.1 and on serum marker CA-125 level according to GCIC criteria. CR defined by enhanced RECIST 1.1 as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or non-target) must have had reduction in short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined by enhanced RECIST 1.1 as ≥30% decrease in SOV of target lesions, taking as reference baseline SOV. Response according to CA-125 had occurred if there was ≥50% reduction in CA-125 levels from pretreatment sample. Response must have been confirmed and maintained for ≥28 days. Participants could be evaluated according to CA-125 only if they had a pretreatment sample that was ≥2 times the upper limit of normal and within 2 weeks prior to starting treatment. All randomized participants in Part 2 were analyzed. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Part 2: Median Overall Survival (OS) in Months
    OS was defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause, reported in months. Participants without documented death at the time of analysis were censored at the date last known to be alive. For this endpoint, all randomized participants in Part 2 were analyzed. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not evaluated for OS.

    Full Information

    First Posted
    May 18, 2011
    Last Updated
    August 31, 2023
    Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT01357161
    Brief Title
    A Study of Adavosertib (MK-1775) in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Alone for Participants With Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Tumors With the P53 Gene Mutation (MK-1775-004)
    Official Title
    A Randomized, Phase II Study Evaluating MK-1775 in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Alone in Adult Patients With Platinum Sensitive p53 Mutant Ovarian Cancer
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    August 2023
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    July 26, 2011 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    August 8, 2016 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    August 8, 2016 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This is a study of the safety and efficacy of adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel plus carboplatin in the treatment of ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal tumors with the P53 mutation. In Part 1, a small group of participants will receive adavosertib along with paclitaxel plus carboplatin to establish the tolerability of adavosertib with this combination. In Part 2, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either adavosertib plus paclitaxel and carboplatin OR placebo plus paclitaxel and carboplatin to assess efficacy of adavosertib compared to placebo. The primary hypothesis of the study (Part 2) is that administration of adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel plus carboplatin in participants with platinum sensitive p53 mutant ovarian cancer will result in improvement in progression free survival (PFS) per enhanced Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (enhanced RECIST 1.1) compared to participants treated with paclitaxel plus carboplatin alone.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Ovarian Cancer

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 2
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    ParticipantInvestigator
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    136 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Part 1: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatin
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    During the open-label run-in, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib twice daily (BID) starting on Day 1 of Cycle 1 (cycle=21 days) for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (area under the curve [AUC] 5).
    Arm Title
    Part 2: adavosertib 225 mg + paclitaxel +carboplatin
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    During Part 2, participants receive 225 mg adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive adavosertib in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).
    Arm Title
    Part 2: Placebo + paclitaxel +carboplatin
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    During Part 2, participants receive matched placebo to adavosertib BID starting on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle for a total of 5 doses. Participants receive placebo in combination with paclitaxel (175 mg/m2) and carboplatin (AUC 5).
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    adavosertib
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    MK-1775
    Intervention Description
    Adavosertib capsules, orally, twice a day (BID) for a total of 5 doses starting on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Placebo
    Intervention Description
    placebo to adavosertib, capsule, orally, BID for a total of 5 doses, starting on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    paclitaxel
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    Taxol
    Intervention Description
    paclitaxel, intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    carboplatin
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    paraplatin
    Intervention Description
    carboplatin, IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Part 2: Median Progression-free Survival (PFS) in Weeks Based on Enhanced Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (Enhanced RECIST 1.1) by Independent Radiology Review
    Description
    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (based on blinded independent central radiologic review) or death, whichever occurred earlier. Tumor response was evaluated every 6 weeks during treatment by diagnostic anatomic imaging and objective response assessments were performed based on enhanced RECIST 1.1 criteria. According to enhanced RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was the appearance of one or more new lesions, OR an unambiguous increase in the sum of target lesion volumes with both 1) >20% increase in the sum of volumes (SOV) of all target lesions (taking as reference the nadir) and 2) greater than two times the variability of the measurements estimated by the sponsor and/or its designees. PFS was analyzed for Part 2 participants only using the Kaplan-Meier method and median PFS was reported in weeks. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Time Frame
    Up to 57 months
    Title
    Part 1: Number of Participants With a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
    Description
    DLTs assessed during first 21-day cycle of Part 1 and defined as toxicities that met pre-defined severity criteria, were possibly, probably, or definitely related to triplet therapy, and could possibly result in a change in the given dose. Hematologic DLTs included Grade (Gr) 3 or Gr 4 neutropenia with fever >38.5°C and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment, and any Gr 4-5 hematological toxicity EXCEPT Gr 4 anemia, leukopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia lasting <7 days, and thrombocytopenia lasting <4 days, except if a platelet transfusion was required. Non-hematologic DLT defined as any Gr 3, 4, or 5 nonhematologic toxicity EXCEPT: Gr 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration judged by Investigator and SPONSOR to occur in setting of inadequate compliance with supportive care measures and last for less than 48 hours, alopecia of any grade, inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions, or clinically non-significant, treatable or reversible lab abnormalities.
    Time Frame
    During Cycle 1 of Part 1 (first 21 days)
    Title
    Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
    Description
    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that experienced at least one AE was reported for each treatment arm.
    Time Frame
    Part 1: Day 1 through Post Study (286 days total). Part 2: Day 1 through Post Study (479 days total)
    Title
    Parts 1 and 2: Percentage of Participants That Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE
    Description
    An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's products, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product was also an AE. The percentage of participants that discontinued study treatment (paclitaxel, carboplatin, or MK-1775) due to an AE was reported for each treatment arm.
    Time Frame
    Part 1: Day 1 through Post Study (286 days total). Part 2: Day 1 through Post Study (479 days total)
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Part 1: Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per Gynecological Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) Criteria Based on Both RECIST 1.1 and Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Level by Independent Radiology Review
    Description
    ORR was defined as the percentage of participants whose best response was confirmed partial response (PR) or complete response (CR) based both on imaging per RECIST 1.1 and on serum marker CA-125 level according to GCIC criteria. CR was defined by RECIST 1.1 as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have had reduction in short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined by RECIST 1.1 as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters (SOD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline SOD. A response according to CA-125 had occurred if there was ≥50% reduction in CA-125 levels from a pretreatment sample. The response must have been confirmed and maintained for at least 28 days. Participants could be evaluated according to CA-125 only if they had a pretreatment sample that was ≥2 times the upper limit of normal and within 2 weeks prior to starting treatment. Only evaluable Part 1 participants were included in this analysis.
    Time Frame
    Up to 57 months
    Title
    Part 2: Median PFS in Weeks Based on RECIST 1.1 by Independent Radiology Review
    Description
    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to progressive disease (based on blinded independent central radiologic review) or death, whichever occurred earlier. Tumor response was evaluated every 6 weeks during treatment by diagnostic anatomic imaging and objective response assessments were performed based on RECIST 1.1 criteria. According to RECIST 1.1, progressive disease was the appearance of one or more new lesions, OR a ≥20% increase in the sum of target lesion diameters (SOD) taking as reference the nadir (smallest SOD recorded since treatment started). PFS was analyzed for all randomized participants in Part 2 using the Kaplan-Meier method and median PFS was reported in weeks. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Time Frame
    Up to 57 months
    Title
    Part 2: ORR Per GCIG Criteria Based on Both Enhanced RECIST 1.1 and CA125 Level by Independent Radiology Review
    Description
    ORR defined as the percentage of participants with best response of confirmed PR or CR based both on imaging per enhanced RECIST 1.1 and on serum marker CA-125 level according to GCIC criteria. CR defined by enhanced RECIST 1.1 as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or non-target) must have had reduction in short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined by enhanced RECIST 1.1 as ≥30% decrease in SOV of target lesions, taking as reference baseline SOV. Response according to CA-125 had occurred if there was ≥50% reduction in CA-125 levels from pretreatment sample. Response must have been confirmed and maintained for ≥28 days. Participants could be evaluated according to CA-125 only if they had a pretreatment sample that was ≥2 times the upper limit of normal and within 2 weeks prior to starting treatment. All randomized participants in Part 2 were analyzed. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not included in this analysis.
    Time Frame
    Up to 57 months
    Title
    Part 2: Median Overall Survival (OS) in Months
    Description
    OS was defined as the time from randomization to death due to any cause, reported in months. Participants without documented death at the time of analysis were censored at the date last known to be alive. For this endpoint, all randomized participants in Part 2 were analyzed. Per protocol, Part 1 participants were not evaluated for OS.
    Time Frame
    Up to 57 months

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    Female
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Histologically confirmed non-low grade, non-borderline (low malignant potential) ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer which has progressed after paclitaxel / platinum-based therapy. Platinum-sensitive disease. Radiological progression must have occurred 6 months or more after the completion of the most recent platinum-based treatment. Measurable disease. Available tumor sample(s). Performance status of ≤1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Scale. Adequate organ function. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy or the intention to become pregnant during the course of the study. Participation in a study with an investigational compound or device within 28 days of receiving first dose of study medication. Active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Primary CNS tumor. Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to the components of potential study therapy (paclitaxel, carboplatin, adavosertib) or its analogs (i.e., cremophor, mannitol, etc.). Participant requires the use of medications or products that are metabolized by, or inhibit, or induce Cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A4). Ongoing peripheral neuropathies ≥Grade 2 and related to previous treatment. Known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders. Regular use (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or recent history (within the last year) of drug or alcohol abuse. HIV positive. Active Hepatitis B or C. Symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion. Clinical history suggestive of Li Fraumeni Syndrome.
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Medical Director
    Organizational Affiliation
    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Yes
    IPD Sharing Plan Description
    http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf
    IPD Sharing URL
    http://engagezone.msd.com/ds_documentation.php
    Links:
    URL
    https://www.merckclinicaltrials.com/
    Description
    Merck Clinical Trials Information

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