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GEM+Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Losartan Followed by Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (OVERPASS)

Primary Purpose

Pancreatic Cancer

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Italy
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Losartan
Gemcitabine
Nab paclitaxel
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Sponsored by
Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la cura dei Tumori
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Pancreatic Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic carcinoma Clinical stage I-III, according to tumor, nodes and metastases (TNM) 8th ed. Locally advanced disease, as defined per National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines version 1.2022 (Appendix D) Baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 100 mmHg (baseline SBP will be documented during the enrolment visit in a resting, seated position at least five minutes apart; SBP will be established as the average of the two readings; if SBP is borderline it may be measured in the other arm); Age >18 years and ≤75 years. Life expectancy greater than 12 weeks. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 Presence of at least one measurable lesion in agreement to RECIST 1.1 criteria Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence, prior to study entry and continuing throughout the study period and for 6 months after final study drug administration. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Clinical stage IV, according to TNM 8th ed. Patients who have previously received chemotherapy or radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Participation in another clinical trial with any investigational agents within 30 days prior to study screening. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to any agent used in the study. Serious concomitant systemic disorders incompatible with the study (at discretion of the investigator); Patient already treated on other Losartan dosages than those prescribed by protocol or treated on other Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) therapy for hypertension or renal protection (with diabetes) at the time of enrolment; Baseline hypotension, defined as systolic BP lower than 100 mmHg on two readings obtained on two separated days prior to study enrolment. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.

Sites / Locations

  • U.O. Radioterapia IRCCS IRST
  • UO Oncologia, AUSL della Romagna

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Chemotherapy+Losartan+Stereotactic Radiation

Arm Description

Chemotherapy will be administered for six cycles as per clinical practice (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine: nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, and 15, Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 every 28 days) Losartan will be administered per os every day during induction chemotherapy and maintained until starting SBRT. SBRT will be administered in 7 consecutive fractions for a total dose of 35-42 Gy if no progression will be observed after induction therapy.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Number of participants discontinuing study treatment due to treatment related grade≥3 non-hematological adverse event [Toxicity]
Toxicity-related discontinuation is defined as: for chemotherapy + losartan phase, discontinuation due to a treatment-related ≥grade3 non-hematological adverse event; Toxicity assessments will be done using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v 5.0.
Number of participants discontinuing study treatment due to treatment related grade≥3 adverse event [Toxicity]
Toxicity-related discontinuation is defined as: for SBRT phase, discontinuation due to a ≥grade3 Adverse Events (Enteritis, Gastritis, Malabsorption, Nausea) occurring for three consecutive days. Toxicity assessments will be done using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v 5.0.
Resectability rate
Rate of patients undergoing surgery on total patient population. Resectability will be determined by Multidisciplinary team according

Secondary Outcome Measures

margin-negative resection rate (R0)
Rate of negative margin resection determined by final pathology of the surgical specimen
progression-free survival (PFS)
Progression-free survival will be defined as the time from the start date of protocol therapy to first objective documentation of progressive disease (distant or local) or death due to any cause or last tumor evaluation
overall survival (OS)
Overall survival will be calculated as the time from the start date of protocol therapy to date of death due to any cause or last follow-up
biomarker blood response
A CA19.9 reduction ≥15% from baseline to the end of induction therapy and CEA are tested as a reliable prognostic factor
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Toxicity]
All patient will be evaluated for toxicity using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v 5.0). All patients will be evaluated for toxicity after each therapy session. Toxicity analyses will be performed on all patients who received at least one dose of study treatment. Frequency tables will be performed for all categorical variables. Continuous variables will be presented using the median and range.
Quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)
Quality of Life will be measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 questionnaire that is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess health-related quality of life in patients undergoing cancer therapy. The scale ranging from 1-4, where 1 is labeled 'Good quality of life,' and 4 is labeled 'Bad quality of life'.

Full Information

First Posted
March 21, 2023
Last Updated
May 12, 2023
Sponsor
Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la cura dei Tumori
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05861336
Brief Title
GEM+Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Losartan Followed by Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Acronym
OVERPASS
Official Title
Phase II Study of Gemcitabine Plus Nab-Paclitaxel in Combination With Losartan Followed by Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: OVERPASS Trial
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
May 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
August 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
August 2029 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la cura dei Tumori

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Single-arm, prospective, phase II study to evaluate safety and activity of an induction therapy with Gemcitabine (GEM) and nab-paclitaxel plus Losartan followed by Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients affected by Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (LAPC).
Detailed Description
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a malignant disease presenting high mortality rates, with a 5-year survival of about 11%, partly because of its known resistance to Chemotherapy (CHT) and Radiotherapy (RT). Radiation therapy in locally advanced and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer improves only local control as demonstrated by 5 studies published from 1980 to 2011 and confirmed by the more recent LAP-07 trial, which investigated conventional RT after induction CHT with the same results. Losartan was administered because it indirectly affects tumor microenvironment mechanisms of chemo- and radioresistance. PC cells, through transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and Angiotensin II activating signaling pathways lead to tumor microenvironment (TME) cells activation, like pancreatic stellate cells, which play a key role in chemoresistance. Angiotensin system and TGF-β increase and maintain the extracellular matrix, which acts as a barrier against drugs. Murphy et al. showed that Losartan administration during chemotherapy resulted in an effective decrease in plasma levels of TGF-β. Their unexpected successful results suggest that targeting not only tumor but also TME might be a novel treatment paradigm. The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate the safety and activity, in terms of resectability rate, of GEM-nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy with concurrent Losartan followed by SBRT in patients with LAPC. Secondary endpoints are margin-negative resection rate (R0), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), blood biomarkers response, safety and quality of life. A Carbohydrate antigen-19.9 (CA19.9) reduction ≥15% from baseline to the end of induction therapy and Carcinoma embryonic antigen (CEA) are tested as a reliable prognostic factor.

6. Conditions and Keywords

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

7. Study Design

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

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Chemotherapy+Losartan+Stereotactic Radiation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Chemotherapy will be administered for six cycles as per clinical practice (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine: nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, and 15, Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 every 28 days) Losartan will be administered per os every day during induction chemotherapy and maintained until starting SBRT. SBRT will be administered in 7 consecutive fractions for a total dose of 35-42 Gy if no progression will be observed after induction therapy.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Losartan
Intervention Description
Losartan will be administered at the dose of 25 mg PO qd starting on Cycle 1 Day 1. If this dose will be tolerated during week 1, escalation to 50 mg PO qd at Cycle 1 Day 8
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Gemcitabine
Intervention Description
Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 on days 1, 8 and 15 every 28 days
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Nab paclitaxel
Intervention Description
nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, and 15
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Intervention Description
7 consecutive fractions for a total dose of 35-42 Gy
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of participants discontinuing study treatment due to treatment related grade≥3 non-hematological adverse event [Toxicity]
Description
Toxicity-related discontinuation is defined as: for chemotherapy + losartan phase, discontinuation due to a treatment-related ≥grade3 non-hematological adverse event; Toxicity assessments will be done using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v 5.0.
Time Frame
40 months
Title
Number of participants discontinuing study treatment due to treatment related grade≥3 adverse event [Toxicity]
Description
Toxicity-related discontinuation is defined as: for SBRT phase, discontinuation due to a ≥grade3 Adverse Events (Enteritis, Gastritis, Malabsorption, Nausea) occurring for three consecutive days. Toxicity assessments will be done using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v 5.0.
Time Frame
40 months
Title
Resectability rate
Description
Rate of patients undergoing surgery on total patient population. Resectability will be determined by Multidisciplinary team according
Time Frame
40 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
margin-negative resection rate (R0)
Description
Rate of negative margin resection determined by final pathology of the surgical specimen
Time Frame
80 months
Title
progression-free survival (PFS)
Description
Progression-free survival will be defined as the time from the start date of protocol therapy to first objective documentation of progressive disease (distant or local) or death due to any cause or last tumor evaluation
Time Frame
80 months
Title
overall survival (OS)
Description
Overall survival will be calculated as the time from the start date of protocol therapy to date of death due to any cause or last follow-up
Time Frame
80 months
Title
biomarker blood response
Description
A CA19.9 reduction ≥15% from baseline to the end of induction therapy and CEA are tested as a reliable prognostic factor
Time Frame
80 months
Title
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Toxicity]
Description
All patient will be evaluated for toxicity using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v 5.0). All patients will be evaluated for toxicity after each therapy session. Toxicity analyses will be performed on all patients who received at least one dose of study treatment. Frequency tables will be performed for all categorical variables. Continuous variables will be presented using the median and range.
Time Frame
80 months
Title
Quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)
Description
Quality of Life will be measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 questionnaire that is a patient-reported outcome measure used to assess health-related quality of life in patients undergoing cancer therapy. The scale ranging from 1-4, where 1 is labeled 'Good quality of life,' and 4 is labeled 'Bad quality of life'.
Time Frame
80 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic carcinoma Clinical stage I-III, according to tumor, nodes and metastases (TNM) 8th ed. Locally advanced disease, as defined per National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines version 1.2022 (Appendix D) Baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 100 mmHg (baseline SBP will be documented during the enrolment visit in a resting, seated position at least five minutes apart; SBP will be established as the average of the two readings; if SBP is borderline it may be measured in the other arm); Age >18 years and ≤75 years. Life expectancy greater than 12 weeks. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 Presence of at least one measurable lesion in agreement to RECIST 1.1 criteria Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence, prior to study entry and continuing throughout the study period and for 6 months after final study drug administration. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Clinical stage IV, according to TNM 8th ed. Patients who have previously received chemotherapy or radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Participation in another clinical trial with any investigational agents within 30 days prior to study screening. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to any agent used in the study. Serious concomitant systemic disorders incompatible with the study (at discretion of the investigator); Patient already treated on other Losartan dosages than those prescribed by protocol or treated on other Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) therapy for hypertension or renal protection (with diabetes) at the time of enrolment; Baseline hypotension, defined as systolic BP lower than 100 mmHg on two readings obtained on two separated days prior to study enrolment. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Oriana Nanni
Phone
+390543739266
Email
oriana.nanni@irst.emr.it
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Bernadette Vertogen
Phone
+390544286058
Email
bernadette.vertogen@irst.emr.it
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Antonino Romeo, MD
Organizational Affiliation
IRCCS IRST
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
U.O. Radioterapia IRCCS IRST
City
Meldola
State/Province
Forlì
ZIP/Postal Code
47014
Country
Italy
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Antonino Romeo, MD
Phone
+390543739170
Email
antonino.romeo@irst.emr.it
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Antonino Romeo, MD
Facility Name
UO Oncologia, AUSL della Romagna
City
Ravenna
ZIP/Postal Code
48121
Country
Italy
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Stefano Tamberi, MD
Email
stefano.tamberi@auslromagna.it
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Stefano Tamberi, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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