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Phase 2A Pilot C3 Trial of Recurrent/Refractory Metastatic Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (C3)

Primary Purpose

Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
C3 (Metformin, Simvastatin, and Digoxin)
Sponsored by
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional other trial for Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic focused on measuring C3 trial, metformin, simvastatin, digoxin, pancreatic cancer

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Subject ≥18 years with histologically confirmed pancreatic cancer. Refractory, intolerant to, or with disease progression after at least one standard of care regimen. ECOG performance status (PS) 0-1. Pretreatment biopsy and/or adequate archival tissue available for BIRC5 protein level evaluation. Adequate organ and marrow function: absolute granulocyte count ≥1,000/mm3, platelets ≥100,000/mm3, total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper normal limit, AST/ALT ≤2x institutional upper limit of normal, and creatinine <1.5 mg/dL or calculated creatinine clearance > 60ml / min (Cockcroft-Gault Equation). Subject has recovered to CTCAE Grade 1 (except for alopecia) or better from all adverse events associated with prior therapy or surgery. Pre-existing motor or sensory neurologic pathology or symptoms must be recovered to CTCAE Grade 2 or better. If participant of childbearing potential, has a negative urine or serum pregnancy test. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a negative serum test will be required for study entry. Serum pregnancy tests will be conducted at the time of screening, when other blood draws are obtained (See Appendix III: Time-Table of Procedures). Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed protocol specific consent. Willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations including follow up. No known active infections at the time of enrollment as determined by negative procalcitonin level. Exclusion Criteria: Anti-cancer chemotherapy, biologic therapy or immunotherapy within 3 weeks or radiation therapy within 2 weeks of first investigational product administration. Known history of other malignancy unless having undergone curative intent therapy without evidence of that disease for ≥ 3 years except cutaneous squamous cell and basal cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, in situ cervical cancer or other in situ cancers are allowed if definitively resected. Brain metastases unless treated with curative intent (gamma knife or surgical resection) and without evidence of progression for ≥ 2 months. Known history of rhabdomyolysis. History of or current evidence of any condition (including medical, psychiatric or substance abuse disorder), therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the subject's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the subject to participate, in the opinion of the Investigator. Known chronic Hepatitis B or C infection. Have current active infection requiring systemic antibiotic treatment. History of severe allergic, anaphylactic, hypersensitivity reactions or previous intolerance to Metformin, Simvastatin, and/or Digoxin. Patients with significant cardiac disease or condition listed below (unless clearance obtained by cardiology): Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Previous MI within last 6 months of C1D1. Evidence of residual electrographic pattern consistent with heart block., for example atrio-ventricular (AV) heart block (currently ongoing). History of ventricular fibrillation. Sick Sinus Syndrome or Sinus bradycardia thought to be caused by sinus node disease, unless effectively treated. Heart failure with preserved LVEF, including constructive pericarditis, and amyloid heart disease. Acute cor pulmonale, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and Amyloid heart muscle disease. Participants of childbearing potential who are found to be pregnant as evidenced by positive serum pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of HCG) or nursing. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with evaluation of study treatment or interpretation of patient safety or trial results.

Sites / Locations

  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

C3 (Combination Digoxin, Simvastatin, and Metformin)

Arm Description

Study participants will receive metformin (850 mg twice a day), digoxin (0.25 mg once a day), and simvastatin (20 mg once a day) combination (C3) and Gemcitabine for up to 2 years.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome: Safety and tolerability
Number of participants with treatment-related Adverse Events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome: Biomarkers
Tumor biomarkers as assessed by levels of BIRC5, CA19-9, CEA.

Full Information

First Posted
August 28, 2023
Last Updated
September 27, 2023
Sponsor
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT06030622
Brief Title
Phase 2A Pilot C3 Trial of Recurrent/Refractory Metastatic Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Acronym
C3
Official Title
Phase 2A Pilot Trial of Metformin, Digoxin, Simvastatin (C3) in Combination With Gemcitabine in Subjects With Recurrent / Refractory Metastatic Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
October 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
September 2024 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 2024 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The goals of this trial are: 1) To evaluate the safety and tolerability of C3 administration with Gemcitabine; and 2) To assess the disease response following C3 administration with Gemcitabine. The main question it aims to answer are: 1) Is C3 in combination with Gemcitabine safe, tolerable, and effective for reducing improving advanced stage pancreatic cancer? and 2) Can C3 in combination with Gemcitabine prolong the lives of patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer. Participants will receive a combination of metformin (850 mg twice a day), digoxin (0.25 mg once a day), and simvastatin (20 mg once a day), also known as C3, and Gemcitabine (as per standard of care) for 2 years.
Detailed Description
Background. Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers and ranks fourth in cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is among the 10 most commonly diagnosed cancers (9th in women and 10th in men), with approximately 56,770 new cases and 45,750 deaths in 2019. Current therapy for advanced disease includes the use of medications such as Gemcitabine, Erlotinib, Capecitabine, or combination treatments such as 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin; or Gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel. These standard of care medications have a survival advantage of less than six months in patients with advanced metastatic disease. Recent studies have shown that the use of metformin and simvastatin in 15,099 patients with pancreatic cancer significantly improved their survival. Study Design/Methods. Based on those prior studies, the investigators will conduct an open-label, single-center, phase 2, feasibility trial of a combined metformin, digoxin, and simvastatin (C3) in 25 subjects with recurrent/refractory metastatic pancreatic cancer in order to evaluate their safety and tolerability. Patients who were previously treated for advanced pancreatic disease with no significant improvements in their disease, will be enrolled in this trial. C3 will be given as oral pills as described in recommended package insert safe levels in addition to their standard of care medication, Gemcitabine. Study Interventions/Treatment Plan. The treatment plan is as follows: The first 3 patients enrolled in the study, will receive metformin (850 mg twice a day), digoxin (0.25 mg once a day), and simvastatin (20 mg once a day) for 28 days. If no toxic effects, the remaining 22 patients will be enrolled. Patients will be provided C3 medications every 28 days and will continue on the C3 medication for at least 2 years, or until death or recurrence/advancement of the disease. If more than one patient develops a toxic event, the dose will be reduced to metformin 850 mg/day, simvastatin 5 mg/day, and digoxin 0.0625 mg/day. If no further toxicities, then the remaining patients will receive the lower dose. If however, more than two patients develop a toxic event, then study discontinuation will be considered. Safety and Disease Response Assessments. During the conduct of the study, safety assessments will be conducted including physical examination, vital signs monitoring, performance status evaluation, blood CBC/serum chemistry, digoxin levels, toxicity assessment, and radiological tumor assessment. Disease response will be assessed using radiologic tumor assessments, and levels of biomarkers. Objectives and Endpoints. The Primary Objectives are: 1) To evaluate the safety and tolerability of C3 administration with Gemcitabine. Endpoint and Outcome Measures: Adverse events and abnormalities in laboratory test values, markedly abnormal vital sign measurements; and 2) To assess disease response following C3 administration with Gemcitabine. Endpoint and Outcome Measures: Radiologic tumor assessment at baseline and quarterly thereafter. The Secondary Objectives are: 1) To assess levels of tumor biomarkers. Endpoint and Outcome Measures: Biomarker levels will be determined at baseline and at 2 months after C3 treatment; and 2) To assess molecular changes in biomarkers induced by C3 administration. Endpoint and Outcome Measures: Molecular expressions of tumor biomarkers such as BIRC5, CA19-9, and CEA at baseline, and 2 months after C3 treatment. Given the safety profile of C3 in thousands of patients, the investigators anticipate that it will significantly improve the disease outcomes and prolong the lives of patients with metastatic advanced pancreatic cancer.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic
Keywords
C3 trial, metformin, simvastatin, digoxin, pancreatic cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Other
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
The treatment plan is as follows: The first 3 patients enrolled in the study, will receive metformin (850 mg twice a day), digoxin (0.25 mg once a day), and simvastatin (20 mg once a day) for 28 days. If no toxic effects, the remaining 22 patients will be enrolled. Patients will be provided C3 medications every 28 days and will continue on the C3 medication for at least 2 years, or until death or recurrence/advancement of the disease. If more than one patient develops a toxic event, the dose will be reduced to metformin 850 mg/day, simvastatin 5 mg/day, and digoxin 0.0625 mg/day. If no further toxicities, then the remaining patients will receive the lower dose. If however, more than two patients develop a toxic event, then study discontinuation will be considered.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
25 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
C3 (Combination Digoxin, Simvastatin, and Metformin)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Study participants will receive metformin (850 mg twice a day), digoxin (0.25 mg once a day), and simvastatin (20 mg once a day) combination (C3) and Gemcitabine for up to 2 years.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
C3 (Metformin, Simvastatin, and Digoxin)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Glucophage, Zocor, Digitalis, Gemzar
Intervention Description
Combination treatment of Metformin, Simvastatin and Digoxin, with standard of care Gemcitabine.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Primary Outcome: Safety and tolerability
Description
Number of participants with treatment-related Adverse Events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0
Time Frame
28 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Secondary Outcome: Biomarkers
Description
Tumor biomarkers as assessed by levels of BIRC5, CA19-9, CEA.
Time Frame
Before and 2 months after C3 treatment

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subject ≥18 years with histologically confirmed pancreatic cancer. Refractory, intolerant to, or with disease progression after at least one standard of care regimen. ECOG performance status (PS) 0-1. Pretreatment biopsy and/or adequate archival tissue available for BIRC5 protein level evaluation. Adequate organ and marrow function: absolute granulocyte count ≥1,000/mm3, platelets ≥100,000/mm3, total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper normal limit, AST/ALT ≤2x institutional upper limit of normal, and creatinine <1.5 mg/dL or calculated creatinine clearance > 60ml / min (Cockcroft-Gault Equation). Subject has recovered to CTCAE Grade 1 (except for alopecia) or better from all adverse events associated with prior therapy or surgery. Pre-existing motor or sensory neurologic pathology or symptoms must be recovered to CTCAE Grade 2 or better. If participant of childbearing potential, has a negative urine or serum pregnancy test. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a negative serum test will be required for study entry. Serum pregnancy tests will be conducted at the time of screening, when other blood draws are obtained (See Appendix III: Time-Table of Procedures). Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed protocol specific consent. Willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits and examinations including follow up. No known active infections at the time of enrollment as determined by negative procalcitonin level. Exclusion Criteria: Anti-cancer chemotherapy, biologic therapy or immunotherapy within 3 weeks or radiation therapy within 2 weeks of first investigational product administration. Known history of other malignancy unless having undergone curative intent therapy without evidence of that disease for ≥ 3 years except cutaneous squamous cell and basal cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, in situ cervical cancer or other in situ cancers are allowed if definitively resected. Brain metastases unless treated with curative intent (gamma knife or surgical resection) and without evidence of progression for ≥ 2 months. Known history of rhabdomyolysis. History of or current evidence of any condition (including medical, psychiatric or substance abuse disorder), therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of the study, interfere with the subject's participation for the full duration of the study, or is not in the best interest of the subject to participate, in the opinion of the Investigator. Known chronic Hepatitis B or C infection. Have current active infection requiring systemic antibiotic treatment. History of severe allergic, anaphylactic, hypersensitivity reactions or previous intolerance to Metformin, Simvastatin, and/or Digoxin. Patients with significant cardiac disease or condition listed below (unless clearance obtained by cardiology): Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Previous MI within last 6 months of C1D1. Evidence of residual electrographic pattern consistent with heart block., for example atrio-ventricular (AV) heart block (currently ongoing). History of ventricular fibrillation. Sick Sinus Syndrome or Sinus bradycardia thought to be caused by sinus node disease, unless effectively treated. Heart failure with preserved LVEF, including constructive pericarditis, and amyloid heart disease. Acute cor pulmonale, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and Amyloid heart muscle disease. Participants of childbearing potential who are found to be pregnant as evidenced by positive serum pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of HCG) or nursing. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with evaluation of study treatment or interpretation of patient safety or trial results.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Mohan Preeet, MD
Phone
(718) 270-1500
Email
mohan.preet@downstate.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Moro Salifu, MD
Phone
(718) 270-1584
Email
moro.salifu@downstate.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mohan Preet, MD
Organizational Affiliation
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
City
Brooklyn
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
11203
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mohan Preet, MD
Phone
718-270-1500
Email
mohan.preet@downstate.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Arjun Kandel, MD
Email
arjun.kandel@downstate.edu

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
Data to be shared will include: patient demographics, vital signs, medical history, clinical laboratory tests, examination results, non-medication treatments (surgeries, procedures), physical examinations, and any adverse events related or unrelated to the investigational product, maximum tolerable dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicities (DLT), all diagnoses, etc. All secondary outcomes (biomarkers, tumor size). All sensitive information will be secured using compliant encryption software and adequate physical security and operational controls. To de-identify the data, codes that participants will be removed from the data set and birth date will be converted to age to avoid "deductive disclosure" of participants. The Principal Investigator will make the final, de-identified, study data set and associated documentation available to the statistician. The study team will develop a data sharing agreement that provides for a commitment to using the data only for research purposes.
IPD Sharing Time Frame
September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2026
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
Data will be made available to the general public only through presentations and publications with no identifiers. Data will be shared in continuing education programs at a national and international level. Data will be shared in appropriate forums. All Protected Health Information (PHI) will be restricted to the PI and their research designees. Researchers who seek to obtain data will submit a request to the PI and IRB for approval. However, no PHI will be shared. The PI will ensure that shared data are protected. Data to be transferred for additional analyses will be de-identified and an agreement for confidentiality of data will be obtained from the secondary user who must agree to protect the data. This will include communicating the data protection plan; determining whether the original consent agreement limited the use of the data in future studies; and obtaining a written and binding agreement from the recipient that the data are bound by all of the agreed conditions.
IPD Sharing URL
https://www.downstate.edu

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