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A Study of VEGF Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Pazopanib) in Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer Followed by Radical Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

Primary Purpose

Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pazopanib
Placebo
Sponsored by
University of Utah
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men ≥ 18 years of age
  • Histological documentation of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, with available biopsy pathology. Biopsy material must be available for pathologic review.
  • All patients must meet one or more of the following disease features: clinical stage greater than or equal to T3; Primary Gleason score of 4 OR Gleason score of 8, 9 or 10; serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≥ 20 ng/mL; Prostate MRI findings consistent with T3 disease; Any clinical stage and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) >10 and Gleason score 7; A Kattan nomogram predicted probability of being free from biochemical progression at 5 years after surgery of < 60%.
  • Patients must have a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) ≥ 2 ng/mL at the time of diagnosis of prostate cancer or later.
  • No prior radiation or chemotherapy for prostate cancer treatment.
  • Scheduled for radical prostatectomy surgery.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1.
  • Patients may have been treated with up to 4 months of androgen deprivation therapy.
  • No clinical evidence of metastatic prostate cancer, or enlarged pelvic lymph nodes in the imaging studies.
  • Resected lymph nodes must be provided for all subjects for biomarker analysis immediately (same day) after surgery (radical prostatectomy).
  • Adequate organ system function as defined by study Protocol

    1. Subjects may not have had a transfusion within 7 days of screening assessment.
    2. Concomitant elevations in bilirubin and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) above 1.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN) are not permitted.
    3. If urine protein count (UPC) =>1, then a 24-hour urine protein must be assessed. Subjects must have a 24-hour urine protein value <1 to be eligible.
  • Subjects must provide written informed consent within one month prior to performance of study-specific procedures or assessments and must be willing to comply with treatment and follow up.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinical evidence of metastatic prostate cancer.
  • Prior malignancy. No other prior malignancy is allowed except for the following: adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, adequately treated Stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission, or any other cancer from which the patient has been disease-free for 5 years.
  • Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding including, but not limited to: Active peptic ulcer disease Known intraluminal metastatic lesion/s with risk of bleeding Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), or other gastrointestinal conditions with increased risk of perforation History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 28 days prior to beginning study treatment.
  • Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may affect absorption of investigational product including, but not limited to:

    • Malabsorption syndrome or
    • Major resection of the stomach or small bowel.
  • Corrected QT interval (QTc) > 480 msecs Note: Correction method should be reported
  • History of any one or more of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months:

    • Cardiac angioplasty or stenting
    • Myocardial infarction
    • Unstable angina
    • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
    • Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease
    • Class III or IV congestive heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA)
  • No evidence of preexisting uncontrolled hypertension. If the patient has a history of elevated blood pressure at baseline then they must have controlled hypertension documented and confirmed by 2 consecutive blood pressure readings taken within 1 hour. The baseline systolic blood pressure readings must be =<140 mm Hg, and the baseline diastolic blood pressure readings must be =<90 mm Hg.

Note: Initiation or adjustment of antihypertensive medication(s) is permitted prior to study entry. Following antihypertensive medication initiation or adjustment, blood pressure (BP) must be re-assessed three times at approximately 2-minute intervals. At least 24 hours must have elapsed between anti-hypertensive medication initiation or adjustment and Blood Pressure measurement. These three values should be averaged to obtain the mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and the mean systolic blood pressure (SBP). The mean SBP / DBP ratio must be <140/90 mm Hg (OR 150/90 mm Hg, if this criterion is approved by the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC) Chair or Co-chair) in order for a subject to be eligible for the study (see protocol for details on Blood Pressure control and re-assessment prior to study enrollment).

  • History of cerebrovascular accident including transient ischemic attack (TIA), pulmonary embolism or untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) within the past 6 months.
  • Major surgery or trauma within 28 days prior to first dose of investigational product and/or presence of any non-healing wound, fracture, or ulcer (procedures such as catheter placement not considered to be major surgery).
  • Evidence of active bleeding or bleeding diathesis.
  • Known endobronchial lesions and/or lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels that increase the risk of pulmonary hemorrhage Note: Lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels (contiguous tumour and vessels) are excluded; however, the presence of a tumor that is touching, but not infiltrating (abutting) the vessels is acceptable (CT (computed tomography) with contrast is strongly recommended to evaluate such lesions).

    • Large protruding endobronchial lesions in the main or lobar bronchi are excluded; however, endobronchial lesions in the segmented bronchi are allowed.
    • Lesions extensively infiltrating the main or lobar bronchi are excluded; however, minor infiltrations in the wall of the bronchi are allowed.
  • Recent hemoptysis (=> ½ teaspoon of red blood within 8 weeks before first dose of study drug).
  • Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or other condition that could interfere with subject's safety, provision of informed consent, or compliance to study procedures.
  • Unable or unwilling to discontinue use of prohibited medications listed in the protocol for at least 14 days or five half-lives of a drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug and for the duration of the study.
  • Treatment with any of the following anti-cancer therapies:

    • radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, investigational therapy
    • surgery or tumor embolization within 14 days prior to the first dose of pazopanib OR hormonal therapy within 14 days or five half-lives of a drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of Pazopanib
  • Administration of any non-oncologic investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half lives whichever is longer prior to receiving the first
  • Any ongoing toxicity from prior hormonal therapy that is >Grade 1 and/or that is progressing in severity.

Sites / Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Placebo Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Placebo arm

Pazopanib arm

Arm Description

Participants receiving placebo

Participants receiving Pazopanib

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR1)-Positive Clusters
Patients with high-risk, localized prostate cancer were treated with 28 days of Pazopanib or placebo, after which they underwent radical prostatectomy. During prostatectomy, benign pelvic lymph node tissue was collected and subsequently analyzed for the average number of VEGFR1-positive clusters in 8 distinct 40x microscopic fields as an indicator of pre-metastatic niche formation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Participants Experiencing Adverse Events
Adverse events were assessed using the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4. Each event was assigned a grade (1-5), with lower grades indicating milder events. All adverse events were recorded, regardless of attribution to study treatment. For a full listing of Adverse Events, please see the Adverse Events section of the Results for this study.
Biochemical Recurrence Progression Free Survival Rate
Following prostatectomy, patients' Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) lab values were collected for up to two years. Biochemical recurrence was defined as the first PSA lab value of greater than or equal to 0.2 ng/mL following prostatectomy. Biochemical recurrence progression free survival rate was defined as the percent chance of 1 year survival with no biochemical recurrence.

Full Information

First Posted
March 21, 2013
Last Updated
December 11, 2018
Sponsor
University of Utah
Collaborators
Novartis
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01832259
Brief Title
A Study of VEGF Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Pazopanib) in Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer Followed by Radical Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Official Title
A Neoadjuvant, Randomized, Phase II Study of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Pazopanib) in Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer Followed by Radical Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2013 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 7, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 9, 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Utah
Collaborators
Novartis

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The area around a tumor ("pre-metastatic niche") may be an area to which cancer cells are attracted. The study doctor will take blood and tumor samples to look for certain features linked with response to treatment so that they can predict which future patients may benefit from this therapy. The purpose of this study is to see if the drug pazopanib can be used to reduce the amount of pre-metastatic niche in the patient's lymph nodes (a common site for prostate cancer to spread). Down the line, this may help to prevent prostate cancer from coming back after surgery.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Placebo arm
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Participants receiving placebo
Arm Title
Pazopanib arm
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants receiving Pazopanib
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pazopanib
Intervention Description
Pazopanib, 800 mg, orally daily for 28 days prior to radical prostatectomy.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo tablet orally, daily for 28 days prior to radical prostatectomy.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 1 (VEGFR1)-Positive Clusters
Description
Patients with high-risk, localized prostate cancer were treated with 28 days of Pazopanib or placebo, after which they underwent radical prostatectomy. During prostatectomy, benign pelvic lymph node tissue was collected and subsequently analyzed for the average number of VEGFR1-positive clusters in 8 distinct 40x microscopic fields as an indicator of pre-metastatic niche formation.
Time Frame
1 month
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Participants Experiencing Adverse Events
Description
Adverse events were assessed using the Common Terminology for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4. Each event was assigned a grade (1-5), with lower grades indicating milder events. All adverse events were recorded, regardless of attribution to study treatment. For a full listing of Adverse Events, please see the Adverse Events section of the Results for this study.
Time Frame
From first dose of study treatment to one month post-prostatectomy (approximately 2 months)
Title
Biochemical Recurrence Progression Free Survival Rate
Description
Following prostatectomy, patients' Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) lab values were collected for up to two years. Biochemical recurrence was defined as the first PSA lab value of greater than or equal to 0.2 ng/mL following prostatectomy. Biochemical recurrence progression free survival rate was defined as the percent chance of 1 year survival with no biochemical recurrence.
Time Frame
2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Men ≥ 18 years of age Histological documentation of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, with available biopsy pathology. Biopsy material must be available for pathologic review. All patients must meet one or more of the following disease features: clinical stage greater than or equal to T3; Primary Gleason score of 4 OR Gleason score of 8, 9 or 10; serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≥ 20 ng/mL; Prostate MRI findings consistent with T3 disease; Any clinical stage and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) >10 and Gleason score 7; A Kattan nomogram predicted probability of being free from biochemical progression at 5 years after surgery of < 60%. Patients must have a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) ≥ 2 ng/mL at the time of diagnosis of prostate cancer or later. No prior radiation or chemotherapy for prostate cancer treatment. Scheduled for radical prostatectomy surgery. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1. Patients may have been treated with up to 4 months of androgen deprivation therapy. No clinical evidence of metastatic prostate cancer, or enlarged pelvic lymph nodes in the imaging studies. Resected lymph nodes must be provided for all subjects for biomarker analysis immediately (same day) after surgery (radical prostatectomy). Adequate organ system function as defined by study Protocol Subjects may not have had a transfusion within 7 days of screening assessment. Concomitant elevations in bilirubin and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) above 1.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN) are not permitted. If urine protein count (UPC) =>1, then a 24-hour urine protein must be assessed. Subjects must have a 24-hour urine protein value <1 to be eligible. Subjects must provide written informed consent within one month prior to performance of study-specific procedures or assessments and must be willing to comply with treatment and follow up. Exclusion Criteria: Clinical evidence of metastatic prostate cancer. Prior malignancy. No other prior malignancy is allowed except for the following: adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, adequately treated Stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission, or any other cancer from which the patient has been disease-free for 5 years. Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding including, but not limited to: Active peptic ulcer disease Known intraluminal metastatic lesion/s with risk of bleeding Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), or other gastrointestinal conditions with increased risk of perforation History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 28 days prior to beginning study treatment. Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may affect absorption of investigational product including, but not limited to: Malabsorption syndrome or Major resection of the stomach or small bowel. Corrected QT interval (QTc) > 480 msecs Note: Correction method should be reported History of any one or more of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months: Cardiac angioplasty or stenting Myocardial infarction Unstable angina Coronary artery bypass graft surgery Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease Class III or IV congestive heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA) No evidence of preexisting uncontrolled hypertension. If the patient has a history of elevated blood pressure at baseline then they must have controlled hypertension documented and confirmed by 2 consecutive blood pressure readings taken within 1 hour. The baseline systolic blood pressure readings must be =<140 mm Hg, and the baseline diastolic blood pressure readings must be =<90 mm Hg. Note: Initiation or adjustment of antihypertensive medication(s) is permitted prior to study entry. Following antihypertensive medication initiation or adjustment, blood pressure (BP) must be re-assessed three times at approximately 2-minute intervals. At least 24 hours must have elapsed between anti-hypertensive medication initiation or adjustment and Blood Pressure measurement. These three values should be averaged to obtain the mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and the mean systolic blood pressure (SBP). The mean SBP / DBP ratio must be <140/90 mm Hg (OR 150/90 mm Hg, if this criterion is approved by the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Data Safety and Monitoring Committee (DSMC) Chair or Co-chair) in order for a subject to be eligible for the study (see protocol for details on Blood Pressure control and re-assessment prior to study enrollment). History of cerebrovascular accident including transient ischemic attack (TIA), pulmonary embolism or untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) within the past 6 months. Major surgery or trauma within 28 days prior to first dose of investigational product and/or presence of any non-healing wound, fracture, or ulcer (procedures such as catheter placement not considered to be major surgery). Evidence of active bleeding or bleeding diathesis. Known endobronchial lesions and/or lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels that increase the risk of pulmonary hemorrhage Note: Lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels (contiguous tumour and vessels) are excluded; however, the presence of a tumor that is touching, but not infiltrating (abutting) the vessels is acceptable (CT (computed tomography) with contrast is strongly recommended to evaluate such lesions). Large protruding endobronchial lesions in the main or lobar bronchi are excluded; however, endobronchial lesions in the segmented bronchi are allowed. Lesions extensively infiltrating the main or lobar bronchi are excluded; however, minor infiltrations in the wall of the bronchi are allowed. Recent hemoptysis (=> ½ teaspoon of red blood within 8 weeks before first dose of study drug). Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or other condition that could interfere with subject's safety, provision of informed consent, or compliance to study procedures. Unable or unwilling to discontinue use of prohibited medications listed in the protocol for at least 14 days or five half-lives of a drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug and for the duration of the study. Treatment with any of the following anti-cancer therapies: radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, investigational therapy surgery or tumor embolization within 14 days prior to the first dose of pazopanib OR hormonal therapy within 14 days or five half-lives of a drug (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of Pazopanib Administration of any non-oncologic investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half lives whichever is longer prior to receiving the first Any ongoing toxicity from prior hormonal therapy that is >Grade 1 and/or that is progressing in severity.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Neeraj Agarwal, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Huntsman Cancer Institute
City
Salt Lake City
State/Province
Utah
ZIP/Postal Code
84112
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
30575560
Citation
Maughan BL, Pal SK, Gill D, Boucher K, Martin C, Salgia M, Nussenzveig R, Liu T, Hawks JL, Batten J, Nachaegari G, Stephenson R, Lowrance W, Jones J, Dechet C, Agarwal N. Modulation of Premetastatic Niche by the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Pazopanib in Localized High-Risk Prostate Cancer Followed by Radical Prostatectomy: A Phase II Randomized Trial. Oncologist. 2018 Dec;23(12):1413-e151. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2018-0652. Epub 2018 Nov 1.
Results Reference
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