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Venetoclax and Azacitidine for Non-Elderly Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Primary Purpose

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Azacitidine
Venetoclax
Sponsored by
University of Colorado, Denver
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute Myeloid Leukemia focused on measuring Venetoclax, Azacitidine, Non-Elderly, Previously Untreated

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 59 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

A subject will be eligible for study participation if he/she meets the following criteria within 28 days prior to the first day of therapy (bone marrow biopsy can be performed 28 days prior to the first day of therapy). Historical records are permitted per Investigator discretion.

  1. Subject must have confirmation of non-APL and AML by WHO criteria45
  2. Subject must have received no prior treatment for AML
  3. Age ≥18 years, ≤59 years
  4. Without clinical signs of active central nervous system disease
  5. Subject must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance status of ≤2
  6. Subject must have adequate renal function as demonstrated by a calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min; determined via urine collection for 24-hour creatinine clearance or by the Cockcroft Gault formula
  7. Subject must have adequate liver function as demonstrated by:

    • aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3.0 × ULN*
    • alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 × ULN*
    • bilirubin ≤ 3.0 × ULN, unless due to Gilbert's syndrome* * Unless considered due to leukemic organ involvement
  8. Non-sterile male subjects must use contraceptive methods with partner(s) prior to beginning study drug administration and continuing up to 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Male subjects must agree to refrain from sperm donation from initial study drug administration until 90 days after the last dose of study drug.
  9. Female subjects who are pre-menopausal and have not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy must agree to use two reliable forms of contraception simultaneously or to practice complete abstinence from heterosexual intercourse during the following time periods related to this study: 1) for at least 28 days before starting therapy; 2) throughout the entire duration of treatment; 3) during dose interruptions; and 4) for at least 90 days after discontinuation of therapy (last dose of study drug).
  10. Subject must voluntarily sign and date an informed consent, approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), prior to the initiation of any research directed screening procedures.
  11. Subject must have adverse risk disease as defined by the European LeukemiaNet46 (Appendix B) 5.3.2 Exclusion Criteria

A subject will not be eligible for study participation if he/she meets any of the following criteria:

  1. Subject has received disease modifying treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or AML. ATRA given for clinical suspicion of APL will not be exclusionary and no washout will be required in this scenario.
  2. Subject is known to be positive for HIV. HIV testing is not required.
  3. Subject is known to be positive for hepatitis B or C infection with the exception of those with an undetectable viral load. Hepatitis B or C testing is not required and subjects with serologic evidence of prior vaccination to HBV (i.e., HBs Ag-, anti-HBs+ and anti-HBc-) may participate
  4. Subject has received within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug:steroid therapy for anti-neoplastic intent; strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors; strong and moderate CYP3A inducers.
  5. Subject is informed that consumption of the following fruits is prohibited 3 days prior to the initiation of study treatment and throughout participation: grapefruit, grapefruit products, Seville oranges (including marmalade containing Seville oranges) or Star fruit.
  6. Subject has any history of clinically significant condition(s) that in the opinion of the investigator would adversely affect his/her participating in this study including, but not limited to:

    • New York Heart Association heart failure > class 2
    • Renal, neurologic, psychiatric, endocrinologic, metabolic, immunologic, hepatic, cardiovascular disease, or bleeding disorder independent of leukemia
  7. Subject has a malabsorption syndrome or other condition that precludes enteral route of administration
  8. Subject exhibits evidence of uncontrolled systemic infection requiring therapy (viral, bacterial or fungal)
  9. Subject has a history of other malignancies prior to study entry, with the exception of:

    • Adequately treated in situ carcinoma of the breast or cervix uteri
    • Basal cell carcinoma of the skin or localized squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
    • Prostate cancer with no plans for therapy of any kind
    • Previous malignancy confined and surgically resected (or treated with other modalities) with curative intent.
  10. Subject has a white blood cell count >25 × 10^9/L or absolute blast count of >50 10^9/L. Hydroxyurea and leukapheresis are permitted, if clinically indicated.
  11. Patients willing to receive intensive induction chemotherapy
  12. Pregnant and breastfeeding females.

Sites / Locations

  • Universtiy of Colorado HospitalRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Azacitidine and Venetoclax

Arm Description

Azacitidine will be given intravenously for 7 days. Venetoclax will be given orally. The patient will start out with 100mg and progress to 600mg. Once 600mg is reached, the patient will stay at this dose until the 28 day cycle is finished.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Response Rate, measured by the European Leukemia Net definition: (CRMRD-+CR+CRi+MLFS)
The (CRMRD-+CR+CRi+MLFS) shows non-inferiority of venetoclax with azacitidine when compared with historical controls who received induction chemotherapy.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Incidence of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Negative Responses
Number of new cases of Complete Remission, Complete Remission with Incomplete Blood Count Recovery, or Morphologic Leukemia Free State. This will be measure by multi-dimensional flow cytometry with a sensitivity to 0.1%.
Remission Duration
Remission Duration will be defined as the length of time a patient does not display leukemic blasts or extramedullary disease
One Year Event Free Survival
Determined using Kaplan Meier survival analysis methods with 95% confidence intervals.
Overall Survival
Overall Survival will be defined as the time from administration of the initial doses until death from any cause. Determined using Kaplan Meier survival analysis methods with 95% confidence intervals.
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
Safety and tolerability analysis of azacitidine and venetoclax will be summarized by dose and severity as assessed by the Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 and relationship to study drug.

Full Information

First Posted
June 19, 2018
Last Updated
July 28, 2023
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborators
AbbVie
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03573024
Brief Title
Venetoclax and Azacitidine for Non-Elderly Adult Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Official Title
Safety and Efficacy of Venetoclax and Azacitidine for Newly Diagnosed Non-Elderly Adult Patients (Aged 18-59) With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
November 28, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
June 25, 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
June 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborators
AbbVie

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 study aims to treat non-elderly adult patients, who were previously untreated for acute myeloid leukemia, using venetoclax and azacitidine.
Detailed Description
This is a phase II study that seeks to treat patients ages 18-59 who have acute myeloid leukemia but have never been treated before. It will use venetoclax and azacitidine, and patients can receive up to four cycles of this medication. Depending on the level of recovery, patients will either be forced to come off study or have the option to continue the medication, receive maintenance therapy, or pursue an allogeneic stem cell transplant.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Keywords
Venetoclax, Azacitidine, Non-Elderly, Previously Untreated

7. Study Design

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

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Azacitidine and Venetoclax
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Azacitidine will be given intravenously for 7 days. Venetoclax will be given orally. The patient will start out with 100mg and progress to 600mg. Once 600mg is reached, the patient will stay at this dose until the 28 day cycle is finished.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Azacitidine
Intervention Description
On day 1 of cycle 1, azacitidine 75 mg/m2 SC or IV will be given, and will continue for 7 days.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Venetoclax
Intervention Description
Starting on day 1 of cycle 1, venetoclax will be initiated. It will be dose escalated to a target dose of 600 mg in the following manner: 100 mg on day 1, 200 mg on day 2, 400 mg on day 3 and 600 mg on day 4. The patient then continues to take the 600mg dose for the remainder of the 28 day cycle. Each dose of venetoclax will be self-administered with approximately 240 mL of water within 30 minutes after the completion of a meal, preferably breakfast. The dose should be administered at the same time each day. On days the subject is given azacitidine, venetoclax must be given first.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Response Rate, measured by the European Leukemia Net definition: (CRMRD-+CR+CRi+MLFS)
Description
The (CRMRD-+CR+CRi+MLFS) shows non-inferiority of venetoclax with azacitidine when compared with historical controls who received induction chemotherapy.
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Incidence of Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Negative Responses
Description
Number of new cases of Complete Remission, Complete Remission with Incomplete Blood Count Recovery, or Morphologic Leukemia Free State. This will be measure by multi-dimensional flow cytometry with a sensitivity to 0.1%.
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years
Title
Remission Duration
Description
Remission Duration will be defined as the length of time a patient does not display leukemic blasts or extramedullary disease
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years
Title
One Year Event Free Survival
Description
Determined using Kaplan Meier survival analysis methods with 95% confidence intervals.
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years
Title
Overall Survival
Description
Overall Survival will be defined as the time from administration of the initial doses until death from any cause. Determined using Kaplan Meier survival analysis methods with 95% confidence intervals.
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years
Title
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]
Description
Safety and tolerability analysis of azacitidine and venetoclax will be summarized by dose and severity as assessed by the Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 and relationship to study drug.
Time Frame
Study start date to study end date, or death, whichever comes first, up to 4 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
59 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: A subject will be eligible for study participation if he/she meets the following criteria within 28 days prior to the first day of therapy (bone marrow biopsy can be performed 28 days prior to the first day of therapy). Historical records are permitted per Investigator discretion. Subject must have confirmation of non-APL and AML by WHO criteria45 Subject must have received no prior treatment for AML Age ≥18 years, ≤59 years Without clinical signs of active central nervous system disease Subject must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance status of ≤2 Subject must have adequate renal function as demonstrated by a calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min; determined via urine collection for 24-hour creatinine clearance or by the Cockcroft Gault formula Subject must have adequate liver function as demonstrated by: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3.0 × ULN* alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 × ULN* bilirubin ≤ 3.0 × ULN, unless due to Gilbert's syndrome* * Unless considered due to leukemic organ involvement Non-sterile male subjects must use contraceptive methods with partner(s) prior to beginning study drug administration and continuing up to 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Male subjects must agree to refrain from sperm donation from initial study drug administration until 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Female subjects who are pre-menopausal and have not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy must agree to use two reliable forms of contraception simultaneously or to practice complete abstinence from heterosexual intercourse during the following time periods related to this study: 1) for at least 28 days before starting therapy; 2) throughout the entire duration of treatment; 3) during dose interruptions; and 4) for at least 90 days after discontinuation of therapy (last dose of study drug). Subject must voluntarily sign and date an informed consent, approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), prior to the initiation of any research directed screening procedures. Subject must have adverse risk disease as defined by the European LeukemiaNet46 (Appendix B) 5.3.2 Exclusion Criteria A subject will not be eligible for study participation if he/she meets any of the following criteria: Subject has received disease modifying treatment for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or AML. ATRA given for clinical suspicion of APL will not be exclusionary and no washout will be required in this scenario. Subject is known to be positive for HIV. HIV testing is not required. Subject is known to be positive for hepatitis B or C infection with the exception of those with an undetectable viral load. Hepatitis B or C testing is not required and subjects with serologic evidence of prior vaccination to HBV (i.e., HBs Ag-, anti-HBs+ and anti-HBc-) may participate Subject has received within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug:steroid therapy for anti-neoplastic intent; strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors; strong and moderate CYP3A inducers. Subject is informed that consumption of the following fruits is prohibited 3 days prior to the initiation of study treatment and throughout participation: grapefruit, grapefruit products, Seville oranges (including marmalade containing Seville oranges) or Star fruit. Subject has any history of clinically significant condition(s) that in the opinion of the investigator would adversely affect his/her participating in this study including, but not limited to: New York Heart Association heart failure > class 2 Renal, neurologic, psychiatric, endocrinologic, metabolic, immunologic, hepatic, cardiovascular disease, or bleeding disorder independent of leukemia Subject has a malabsorption syndrome or other condition that precludes enteral route of administration Subject exhibits evidence of uncontrolled systemic infection requiring therapy (viral, bacterial or fungal) Subject has a history of other malignancies prior to study entry, with the exception of: Adequately treated in situ carcinoma of the breast or cervix uteri Basal cell carcinoma of the skin or localized squamous cell carcinoma of the skin Prostate cancer with no plans for therapy of any kind Previous malignancy confined and surgically resected (or treated with other modalities) with curative intent. Subject has a white blood cell count >25 × 10^9/L or absolute blast count of >50 10^9/L. Hydroxyurea and leukapheresis are permitted, if clinically indicated. Patients willing to receive intensive induction chemotherapy Pregnant and breastfeeding females.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Constance Brecl
Phone
720-848-8084
Email
constance.brecl@cuanschutz.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Daniel Pollyea, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Colorado, Denver
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Universtiy of Colorado Hospital
City
Aurora
State/Province
Colorado
ZIP/Postal Code
80045
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Daniel Pollyea
Email
daniel.pollyea@cuanschutz.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Daniel Pollyea, MD

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