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A Study of TRC105 in Combination With Paclitaxel/Carboplatin and Bevacizumab in Non-Squamous Cell Lung Cancer

Primary Purpose

Lung Cancer

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
TRC105
Sponsored by
University of Alabama at Birmingham
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Lung Cancer focused on measuring Non-squamous cell lung cancer, Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), TRC105

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment-naïve, stage 4 Non-Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
  • Measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST).
  • Age of 19 years or older.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤1.
  • Resolution of all acute adverse events resulting from prior cancer therapies to NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade ≤1 or baseline (except alopecia or neuropathy).
  • Adequate organ function as defined by the following criteria:
  • Serum aspartate transaminase (AST; serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase [SGOT]) and serum alanine transaminase (ALT; serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) ≤2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤5 x ULN in cases of liver metastases.
  • Total serum bilirubin ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal.
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/μL.
  • Platelets ≥100,000/μL without transfusion support within the past 28 days.
  • Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL without transfusion support within the past 28 days (erythropoietin or darbepoietin permitted).
  • Serum creatinine ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or creatinine clearance >30 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault formula.
  • International Normalized Ratio (INR) from 0.8 to 1.2.
  • Willingness and ability to consent for self to participate in study.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non-small cell lung cancer of squamous histology.
  • Prior treatment with TRC105.
  • Current treatment on another therapeutic clinical trial.
  • Receipt of a small molecule anticancer agent, including an investigational anticancer small molecule, within 14 days of starting study treatment.
  • Receipt of a large molecule anticancer agent (e.g., antibody), including an investigational anticancer antibody, within 28 days of starting study treatment.
  • No major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 6 weeks prior to study registration, and must have fully recovered from any such procedure; date of surgery (if applicable) or the anticipated need for a major surgical procedure within the next six months. The following are not considered to be major procedures and are permitted up to 7 days before therapy initiation: thoracentesis, paracentesis, port placement, laparoscopy, thorascopy, tube thoracostomy, bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasonographic procedures, mediastinoscopy, skin biopsies, incisional biopsies, imaging-guided biopsy for diagnostic purposes, and routine dental procedures.
  • Patients who have received wide field radiotherapy ≤28 days (defined as >50% of volume of pelvic bones or equivalent) or limited field radiation for palliation <14 days prior to study registration or those patients who have not recovered adequately from side effects of such therapy.
  • Uncontrolled chronic hypertension defined as systolic >150 or diastolic >90 despite optimal therapy (initiation or adjustment of BP medication prior to study entry is allowed provided that the average of 3 BP readings at a visit prior to enrollment is <140/90 mm Hg).
  • History of brain involvement with cancer, spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis, or new evidence of brain or leptomeningeal disease. Patients with radiated or resected lesions are permitted, provided the lesions are fully treated and inactive, patients are asymptomatic, and no steroids have been administered for at least 28 days.
  • Angina, myocardial ischemia (MI), symptomatic congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, arterial embolism, pulmonary embolism, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within the past 6 months. Deep venous thrombosis within 6 months, unless the patient is anticoagulated without the use of warfarin for at least 2 weeks. In this situation, low molecular weight heparin is preferred.
  • Active bleeding or pathologic condition that carries a high risk of bleeding (e.g. hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia). Patients who have been uneventfully anticoagulated with low molecular weight heparin are eligible.
  • Thrombolytic use (except to maintain i.v. catheters) or anticoagulant use within 10 days prior to first day of study therapy.
  • Cardiac dysrhythmias of NCI CTCAE grade ≥2 within the last 28 days.
  • Known active viral or nonviral hepatitis or cirrhosis.
  • History of hemorrhage or hemoptysis (>½ teaspoon bright red blood) within 3 months of starting study treatment.
  • History of peptic ulcer disease or erosive gastritis within the past 3 months, unless treated for the condition and complete resolution has been documented by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) within 28 days of starting study treatment.
  • History of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula in the past 6 months, or while previously on antiangiogenic therapy, unless underlying risk has been resolved (e.g., through surgical resection or repair).
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Female patients must be surgically sterile (i.e.: hysterectomy) or be postmenopausal, or must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months following last dose of TRC105. All female patients of reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 7 days prior to first dose. Male patients must be surgically sterile or must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months following last dose of TRC105.
  • Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or may interfere with the interpretation of study results.

Sites / Locations

  • UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Standard treatment + TRC105

Arm Description

In addition to standard treatment of paclitaxel, carboplatin, and bevacizumab, dosing of TRC105 will begin at 8 mg/kg. However a lower dose level has also been included (6 mg/kg) and will be enrolled if 8 mg/kg is found to exceed the maximum tolerated dose. Following the appropriate pre-medication regimen, the first weekly TRC105 dose (cycle 1 day 8) will be split into two doses whereby 3 mg/kg is administered on cycle 1 day 8 and the balance (e.g., 5 mg/kg for Dose Level 1) is administered on cycle 1 day 11. Beginning with cycle 1 day 15 and thereafter, the full TRC105 dose will be administered intravenously each week during the 21-day cycle. Intra-patient dose reductions are allowed beginning in cycle 2.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of patients with a change in medical management
Adverse events will be graded using the NCI Common Terminology for Criteria for Adverse Events(CTCAE). Incidence, timing, and relatedness of adverse events will be considered as factors in the change of a patient's medical management.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Measurement of tumor response
Radiological tumor assessments from CT or MRI scans will be used to determine an objective response rate.
Progression-free survival
Time to progressive disease
Number of patients with progression-free survival at 6 months
The percentage of patients with progression-free survival in the study
Overall survival
Length of patient survival after starting study treatment
Measurement of TRC105 concentrations
Serum TRC105 concentrations will be measured using validated enzyme-linked immunoassay testing that will assist in analyzing the pharmacokinetics of the drug.
Measurement of TRC105 anti-product antibodies
Anti-product antibody concentrations will be measured using validated enzyme-linked immunoassay testing that will assist in analyzing immunogenicity.
Identify angiogenic protein biomarkers
A central reference lab will conduct biomarker testing that will assist in the analysis of the pharmacodynamics effects on circulating angiogenic biomarkers.

Full Information

First Posted
March 18, 2015
Last Updated
June 24, 2021
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborators
Tracon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02429843
Brief Title
A Study of TRC105 in Combination With Paclitaxel/Carboplatin and Bevacizumab in Non-Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
Official Title
A Phase 1B Dose-Escalation Study of TRC105 in Combination With Paclitaxel/Carboplatin and Bevacizumab in Patients With Stage 4 Non-Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2021
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2, 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
December 2019 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborators
Tracon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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
This is a single center, open-label, nonrandomized, phase 1b study of TRC105 in combination with standard dose treatment in patients with stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.
Detailed Description
Advanced non-small cell lung cancer has been historically difficult to treat, and novel agents are in dire need.TRC105 has been shown to enhance the anti-angiogenic effect of bevacizumab and may result in more effective angiogenesis inhibition and improved clinical efficacy when combined with bevacizumab and paclitaxel/carboplatin. Participants will be treated with the combination drugs for 6 cycles of therapy (3 weeks per cycle) and may or may not be placed on maintenance therapy depending upon the induction response. Maintenance therapy will continue until there is disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or patient withdrawal. Blood collections and tumor assessments will be performed throughout the study.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Lung Cancer
Keywords
Non-squamous cell lung cancer, Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), TRC105

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
16 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Standard treatment + TRC105
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
In addition to standard treatment of paclitaxel, carboplatin, and bevacizumab, dosing of TRC105 will begin at 8 mg/kg. However a lower dose level has also been included (6 mg/kg) and will be enrolled if 8 mg/kg is found to exceed the maximum tolerated dose. Following the appropriate pre-medication regimen, the first weekly TRC105 dose (cycle 1 day 8) will be split into two doses whereby 3 mg/kg is administered on cycle 1 day 8 and the balance (e.g., 5 mg/kg for Dose Level 1) is administered on cycle 1 day 11. Beginning with cycle 1 day 15 and thereafter, the full TRC105 dose will be administered intravenously each week during the 21-day cycle. Intra-patient dose reductions are allowed beginning in cycle 2.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
TRC105
Intervention Description
Each patient will be dosed with 6, 8, or 10 mg/kg of TRC105 up to a maximum dose of 850 mg for women and 1,000 mg for men based upon overall body weight.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of patients with a change in medical management
Description
Adverse events will be graded using the NCI Common Terminology for Criteria for Adverse Events(CTCAE). Incidence, timing, and relatedness of adverse events will be considered as factors in the change of a patient's medical management.
Time Frame
Baseline up to 28 days after the last cycle
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Measurement of tumor response
Description
Radiological tumor assessments from CT or MRI scans will be used to determine an objective response rate.
Time Frame
Baseline to 3 years
Title
Progression-free survival
Description
Time to progressive disease
Time Frame
Baseline to 3 years
Title
Number of patients with progression-free survival at 6 months
Description
The percentage of patients with progression-free survival in the study
Time Frame
6 months after the last cycle of treatment completed
Title
Overall survival
Description
Length of patient survival after starting study treatment
Time Frame
Baseline to 3 years
Title
Measurement of TRC105 concentrations
Description
Serum TRC105 concentrations will be measured using validated enzyme-linked immunoassay testing that will assist in analyzing the pharmacokinetics of the drug.
Time Frame
Collected approximately every 63 days (3 cycles)
Title
Measurement of TRC105 anti-product antibodies
Description
Anti-product antibody concentrations will be measured using validated enzyme-linked immunoassay testing that will assist in analyzing immunogenicity.
Time Frame
Collected approximately every 63 days (3 cycles)
Title
Identify angiogenic protein biomarkers
Description
A central reference lab will conduct biomarker testing that will assist in the analysis of the pharmacodynamics effects on circulating angiogenic biomarkers.
Time Frame
Collected approximately every 63 days (3 cycles)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
19 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Treatment-naïve, stage 4 Non-Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Age of 19 years or older. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤1. Resolution of all acute adverse events resulting from prior cancer therapies to NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade ≤1 or baseline (except alopecia or neuropathy). Adequate organ function as defined by the following criteria: Serum aspartate transaminase (AST; serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase [SGOT]) and serum alanine transaminase (ALT; serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) ≤2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or ≤5 x ULN in cases of liver metastases. Total serum bilirubin ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1500/μL. Platelets ≥100,000/μL without transfusion support within the past 28 days. Hemoglobin ≥9.0 g/dL without transfusion support within the past 28 days (erythropoietin or darbepoietin permitted). Serum creatinine ≤1.5 times the upper limit of normal or creatinine clearance >30 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault formula. International Normalized Ratio (INR) from 0.8 to 1.2. Willingness and ability to consent for self to participate in study. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: Non-small cell lung cancer of squamous histology. Prior treatment with TRC105. Current treatment on another therapeutic clinical trial. Receipt of a small molecule anticancer agent, including an investigational anticancer small molecule, within 14 days of starting study treatment. Receipt of a large molecule anticancer agent (e.g., antibody), including an investigational anticancer antibody, within 28 days of starting study treatment. No major surgical procedure or significant traumatic injury within 6 weeks prior to study registration, and must have fully recovered from any such procedure; date of surgery (if applicable) or the anticipated need for a major surgical procedure within the next six months. The following are not considered to be major procedures and are permitted up to 7 days before therapy initiation: thoracentesis, paracentesis, port placement, laparoscopy, thorascopy, tube thoracostomy, bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasonographic procedures, mediastinoscopy, skin biopsies, incisional biopsies, imaging-guided biopsy for diagnostic purposes, and routine dental procedures. Patients who have received wide field radiotherapy ≤28 days (defined as >50% of volume of pelvic bones or equivalent) or limited field radiation for palliation <14 days prior to study registration or those patients who have not recovered adequately from side effects of such therapy. Uncontrolled chronic hypertension defined as systolic >150 or diastolic >90 despite optimal therapy (initiation or adjustment of BP medication prior to study entry is allowed provided that the average of 3 BP readings at a visit prior to enrollment is <140/90 mm Hg). History of brain involvement with cancer, spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis, or new evidence of brain or leptomeningeal disease. Patients with radiated or resected lesions are permitted, provided the lesions are fully treated and inactive, patients are asymptomatic, and no steroids have been administered for at least 28 days. Angina, myocardial ischemia (MI), symptomatic congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack, arterial embolism, pulmonary embolism, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within the past 6 months. Deep venous thrombosis within 6 months, unless the patient is anticoagulated without the use of warfarin for at least 2 weeks. In this situation, low molecular weight heparin is preferred. Active bleeding or pathologic condition that carries a high risk of bleeding (e.g. hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia). Patients who have been uneventfully anticoagulated with low molecular weight heparin are eligible. Thrombolytic use (except to maintain i.v. catheters) or anticoagulant use within 10 days prior to first day of study therapy. Cardiac dysrhythmias of NCI CTCAE grade ≥2 within the last 28 days. Known active viral or nonviral hepatitis or cirrhosis. History of hemorrhage or hemoptysis (>½ teaspoon bright red blood) within 3 months of starting study treatment. History of peptic ulcer disease or erosive gastritis within the past 3 months, unless treated for the condition and complete resolution has been documented by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) within 28 days of starting study treatment. History of gastrointestinal perforation or fistula in the past 6 months, or while previously on antiangiogenic therapy, unless underlying risk has been resolved (e.g., through surgical resection or repair). Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Female patients must be surgically sterile (i.e.: hysterectomy) or be postmenopausal, or must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months following last dose of TRC105. All female patients of reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 7 days prior to first dose. Male patients must be surgically sterile or must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 3 months following last dose of TRC105. Other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or may interfere with the interpretation of study results.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Francisco Robert, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
City
Birmingham
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35233
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided

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