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Safety & Efficacy Study High Dose Evomela Injection for MA Conditioning in MM Patients With Autologous Transplantation

Primary Purpose

Multiple Myeloma

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free)
Autologous Transplantation
Sponsored by
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Multiple Myeloma focused on measuring Multiple Myeloma, High-Dose Melphalan, Propylene Glycol-Free, Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation, Captisol

Eligibility Criteria

undefined - 70 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with symptomatic MM based on IMWG guidelines requiring treatment who are eligible for ASCT.
  • Patients who are 70 years of age or younger at time of transplant. Patients older than 70 years of age may be enrolled on a case-by-case basis if the patient meets local institutional criteria to receive a total melphalan dose of 200 mg/m2 as a conditioning regimen and if approved by the medical monitor.
  • Patients with an adequate autologous graft, defined as an unmanipulated, cryopreserved, peripheral blood stem cell graft containing at least 2 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg based on patient body weight.

Patients with adequate organ function as measured by:

  • Cardiac function: Left ventricular ejection fraction at rest >40% (documented within 8 weeks prior to Day -3).
  • Hepatic function: Bilirubin <2 × the upper limit of normal and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) <3 × upper limit of normal.
  • Renal function: Creatinine clearance >40 mL/minute (measured or calculated/estimated).
  • Pulmonary function: Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO)corrected for hemoglobin (Hgb), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory vital capacity (FVC), and oxygen saturation >92% on room air (documented within 4 weeks prior to Day -3).
  • Patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with smoldering MM not requiring therapy.
  • Patients with plasma cell leukemia.
  • Patients with systemic amyloid light chain amyloidosis.
  • Patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Patients with an active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
  • Patients with a life expectancy of < 6 months.
  • Patients with prior malignancies except resected basal cell carcinoma or treated cervical carcinoma in situ. Cancer treated with curative intent >5 years previously will be allowed. Cancer treated with curative intent <5 years previously will not be allowed unless approved by the medical monitor.
  • Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Female patients of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use adequate contraceptive techniques during and for 3 months following study treatment with Melphalan HCl for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free).
  • Patients seropositive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV).
  • Patients who are unwilling to provide informed consent.
  • Patients receiving other concurrent anticancer therapy (including chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatment, or immunotherapy, but excluding corticosteroids) within 30 days prior to the ASCT or planning to receive any of these treatments prior to Day +30.
  • Patients concurrently participating in any other clinical study involving ASCT.
  • Patients who are hypersensitive or intolerant to any component of the study drug formulation.

Sites / Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Washington University School of Medicine
  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
  • Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Other

Arm Label

High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free)

Arm Description

Subjects will receive only High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-free) at 200mg/m2 (100mg/m2/day for two days).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
AE coding will be performed using the MedDRA Version 11.0 or greater. The severity of the toxicities will be graded according to the NCI CTCAE Version 4.0 whenever possible. AEs occurring when treatment starts on Day -3 through Day + 100 will be recorded in the AE section of the eCRF and causality will be assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Mucositis Severity according to World Health Organization Scoring System
The baseline measurement will be the last assessment prior to receiving the first dose of study treatment. The on-treatment period will be defined as the day after the first dose of study treatment to 30 days after the last dose of study treatment. The incidence of severe mucositis (WHO Grade 3 or 4) will be summarized by frequencies and percentages. In addition, the incidence of oral mucositis will be summarized by WHO grade. Time from start of the first dose of study medication to peak oral mucositis score will also be calculated.
Mouth Pain Scores according to a Visual Analog Scale
Baseline VAS for mouth pain and dysphagia will be the VAS score collected prior to receiving the first dose of study medication. Analyses of changes and/or percent changes from baseline in the VAS scores will be analyzed for each time point collected during the 30 day on-treatment period. The minimum and maximum VAS scores during the 30 day on-treatment period will also be calculated for mouth pain and dysphagia, and the time to the minimum and maximum VAS scores will be summarized descriptively.
Treatment Related Mortality
TRM, which is defined as death not due to disease progression before Day +90/+100, will be calculated. This outcome measure will be summarized by the cumulative incidence estimated with 95% confidence intervals.

Secondary Outcome Measures

MM response according to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria.
Definition of active MM, clonal bone marrow plasma cells >10% or biopsy-proven bony or extramedullary plasmacytoma and any one or more of the following CRAB features and myeloma-defining events: Evidence of end organ damage that can be attributed to the underlying plasma cell proliferative disorder and one or more biomarkers of malignancy (MDEs) defined in the criteria.
Myeloablation
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <0.5 × 109/L, absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) <0.1 × 109/L, platelet count <20,000/mm3, or bleeding requiring transfusion.
Neutrophil engraftment
ANC >0.5 × 109/L × first 3 consecutive daily assessments
Platelet engraftment
Untransfused platelet measurement >20,000/mm3 × first 3 consecutive daily assessments
Non-engraftment
Failure to reach an ANC >0.5 × 109/L × 3 consecutive daily assessments by Day +100.

Full Information

First Posted
August 2, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2020
Sponsor
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
Collaborators
Clinipace Worldwide, Beckloff Associates, Inc., Kansas City Bioanalytical Laboratories
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01660633
Brief Title
Safety & Efficacy Study High Dose Evomela Injection for MA Conditioning in MM Patients With Autologous Transplantation
Official Title
A Phase IIb, Multicenter, Open-Label, Safety and Efficacy Study of High Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free)for Myeloablative Conditioning in Multiple Myeloma Patients Undergoing Autologous Transplantation
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
Collaborators
Clinipace Worldwide, Beckloff Associates, Inc., Kansas City Bioanalytical Laboratories

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to confirm the safety and efficacy of high-dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free) as a myeloablative conditioning regimen in multiple myeloma patients (MM) undergoing autologous transplantation.
Detailed Description
The sponsor of the current study is now Acrotech Biopharma, divested from Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Spectrum), which licensed the Melphalan HC1 for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free) product from Ligand Pharmaceuticals , formerly CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CyDex). This new injectable form of melphalan HCL incorporates Captisol®, β cyclodextrin sulfobutyl ether sodium salts (also known as [SBE]7m-β-CD), into the product. Captisol is present to facilitate the use of an all aqueous diluent (normal saline) for reconstitution and administration of the freeze-dried product in place of the propylene glycol-ethanol diluent necessary for the currently used melphalan intravenous product. Captisol provides for solubilization and improved stability of the all aqueous reconstituted and diluted infusion solution. This is the second of two studies supporting product registration. This study will be a multicenter study of high-dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free) conducted in 60 patients who have symptomatic MM and qualify for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). During the Study Period, patients will receive 100mg/m2 of either Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free) on Day -3 and on Day -2 for a total dose of 200mg/m2. Blood samples (5 timepoints post infusion) for population pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluation will be withdrawn through an indwelling i.v. cannula on the first day of administration of melphalan (Day -3) for all patients and then additional blood samples (2 timepoints post infusion) drawn in a subset of patients on the second day of melphalan administration (Day -2). Following one day of rest after the high dose myeloablative conditioning (Day -1), patients will receive an autologous graft (Day 0).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Multiple Myeloma
Keywords
Multiple Myeloma, High-Dose Melphalan, Propylene Glycol-Free, Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation, Captisol

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
61 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free)
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Subjects will receive only High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-free) at 200mg/m2 (100mg/m2/day for two days).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
High-Dose Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Evomela, Alkeran
Intervention Description
200 mg melphalan/m2 will be divided into two separate, consecutive doses of 100 mg/m2 administered on day -3 and day -2 prior to ASCT. The High-Dose Melphaln HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free) will be reconstituted to 5 mg/mL (also containing 270 mg/mL of Captisol®). The Melphalan HCL for Injection (Propylene Glycol Free) will be further diluted with normal saline to a concentration of no greater than 0.45 mg/mL and infused over 30 minutes ( + or - 3 minutes)via a central venous catheter.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Autologous Transplantation
Other Intervention Name(s)
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Intervention Description
Patients who are myeloablative conditioning in multiple myeloma undergoing autologous transplantation( patients own blood-forming stem cells are collected to replace diseased bone marrow or bone marrow damaged by cancer treatment)
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability
Description
AE coding will be performed using the MedDRA Version 11.0 or greater. The severity of the toxicities will be graded according to the NCI CTCAE Version 4.0 whenever possible. AEs occurring when treatment starts on Day -3 through Day + 100 will be recorded in the AE section of the eCRF and causality will be assigned by the Principal Investigator.
Time Frame
Up to Day +100
Title
Mucositis Severity according to World Health Organization Scoring System
Description
The baseline measurement will be the last assessment prior to receiving the first dose of study treatment. The on-treatment period will be defined as the day after the first dose of study treatment to 30 days after the last dose of study treatment. The incidence of severe mucositis (WHO Grade 3 or 4) will be summarized by frequencies and percentages. In addition, the incidence of oral mucositis will be summarized by WHO grade. Time from start of the first dose of study medication to peak oral mucositis score will also be calculated.
Time Frame
Until Day +30
Title
Mouth Pain Scores according to a Visual Analog Scale
Description
Baseline VAS for mouth pain and dysphagia will be the VAS score collected prior to receiving the first dose of study medication. Analyses of changes and/or percent changes from baseline in the VAS scores will be analyzed for each time point collected during the 30 day on-treatment period. The minimum and maximum VAS scores during the 30 day on-treatment period will also be calculated for mouth pain and dysphagia, and the time to the minimum and maximum VAS scores will be summarized descriptively.
Time Frame
Until Day +30
Title
Treatment Related Mortality
Description
TRM, which is defined as death not due to disease progression before Day +90/+100, will be calculated. This outcome measure will be summarized by the cumulative incidence estimated with 95% confidence intervals.
Time Frame
Up to Day +100
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
MM response according to International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria.
Description
Definition of active MM, clonal bone marrow plasma cells >10% or biopsy-proven bony or extramedullary plasmacytoma and any one or more of the following CRAB features and myeloma-defining events: Evidence of end organ damage that can be attributed to the underlying plasma cell proliferative disorder and one or more biomarkers of malignancy (MDEs) defined in the criteria.
Time Frame
At the Day +100 visit
Title
Myeloablation
Description
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <0.5 × 109/L, absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) <0.1 × 109/L, platelet count <20,000/mm3, or bleeding requiring transfusion.
Time Frame
Up to Day +30
Title
Neutrophil engraftment
Description
ANC >0.5 × 109/L × first 3 consecutive daily assessments
Time Frame
Up to Day +100
Title
Platelet engraftment
Description
Untransfused platelet measurement >20,000/mm3 × first 3 consecutive daily assessments
Time Frame
Up to Day +100
Title
Non-engraftment
Description
Failure to reach an ANC >0.5 × 109/L × 3 consecutive daily assessments by Day +100.
Time Frame
Up to Day +100

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with symptomatic MM based on IMWG guidelines requiring treatment who are eligible for ASCT. Patients who are 70 years of age or younger at time of transplant. Patients older than 70 years of age may be enrolled on a case-by-case basis if the patient meets local institutional criteria to receive a total melphalan dose of 200 mg/m2 as a conditioning regimen and if approved by the medical monitor. Patients with an adequate autologous graft, defined as an unmanipulated, cryopreserved, peripheral blood stem cell graft containing at least 2 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg based on patient body weight. Patients with adequate organ function as measured by: Cardiac function: Left ventricular ejection fraction at rest >40% (documented within 8 weeks prior to Day -3). Hepatic function: Bilirubin <2 × the upper limit of normal and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)/aspartate aminotransferase (AST) <3 × upper limit of normal. Renal function: Creatinine clearance >40 mL/minute (measured or calculated/estimated). Pulmonary function: Carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO)corrected for hemoglobin (Hgb), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced expiratory vital capacity (FVC), and oxygen saturation >92% on room air (documented within 4 weeks prior to Day -3). Patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with smoldering MM not requiring therapy. Patients with plasma cell leukemia. Patients with systemic amyloid light chain amyloidosis. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Patients with an active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Patients with a life expectancy of < 6 months. Patients with prior malignancies except resected basal cell carcinoma or treated cervical carcinoma in situ. Cancer treated with curative intent >5 years previously will be allowed. Cancer treated with curative intent <5 years previously will not be allowed unless approved by the medical monitor. Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Female patients of childbearing potential who are unwilling to use adequate contraceptive techniques during and for 3 months following study treatment with Melphalan HCl for Injection (Propylene Glycol-Free). Patients seropositive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV). Patients who are unwilling to provide informed consent. Patients receiving other concurrent anticancer therapy (including chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatment, or immunotherapy, but excluding corticosteroids) within 30 days prior to the ASCT or planning to receive any of these treatments prior to Day +30. Patients concurrently participating in any other clinical study involving ASCT. Patients who are hypersensitive or intolerant to any component of the study drug formulation.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Tim Freeman
Organizational Affiliation
Clinipace Worldwide
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Rush University Medical Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60612
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Kansas Medical Center
City
Fairway
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66205
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Massachusetts
City
Worcester
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
01655
Country
United States
Facility Name
Washington University School of Medicine
City
Saint Louis
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
63110
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
City
Madison
State/Province
Wisconsin
ZIP/Postal Code
53792
Country
United States
Facility Name
Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital
City
Milwaukee
State/Province
Wisconsin
ZIP/Postal Code
53226
Country
United States

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