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Study of Effect of Azeliragon in Patients Refractory to First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Primary Purpose

Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Azeliragon
Sponsored by
Cantex Pharmaceuticals
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer focused on measuring azeliragon

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Patient must have histologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas for which potential curative measures, such as resection of an isolated metastasis, are not available. Patient should have previously been treated with a Gemcitabine/Abraxane or FOLFIRINOX- based regimen. Toxicity from prior chemotherapy other than alopecia has recovered to Grade ≤ 1 (CTCAE 1.0) or are at baseline (such as stable G2 neuropathy). Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating female and ≥ 18 to ≤ 80 years of age. Patient has adequate biological parameters as demonstrated by the following blood counts at Screening (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to enrollment) and at Baseline-Day 0: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.0 × 109/L; Platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3 (75 × 109/L); Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9 g/dL without transfusion or growth factor support Patient has the following blood chemistry levels at Screening (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to enrollment) and at Baseline-Day 0: AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) ≤ 2.5 × upper limit of normal range (ULN), unless liver metastases are present, then ≤ 5 x ULN is acceptable. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Estimated creatinine clearance of > 60 mL/min (per Cockroft-Gault formula) Patient has ECOG performance status of ≤ 2 Patient has been informed about the nature of the study, and has agreed to participate in the study, and signed the Informed Consent Form prior to participation in any study-related activities. Exclusion Criteria: Patient has a life expectancy, per investigator assessment, of less than 3 months. Patient has experienced an increase of ECOG to > 2 between Screening and the time of first dose with study drug. Patient has active, uncontrolled bacterial, or fungal infection(s) requiring systemic therapy. Patients receiving CYP 2C8 inhibitors noted in Section 5.3 of the protocol. Patient has a concomitant serious medical or psychiatric illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise the patient's safety or the study data integrity. Patient is unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures, including, but not limited to self-administration of oral medication. Patients with a gastrointestinal condition that could interfere with swallowing or absorption. Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active or males with female partners of childbearing potential, where either the female or the male is unwilling to use a highly effective method of contraception during the trial and for 6 months after the last administration of study drug. Patients with concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial or use of another investigational agent within 14 days of starting study drug. Patients who are participating in non-interventional clinical trials (e.g., quality of life, imaging, observational, follow-up studies, etc.) are eligible, regardless of the timing of participation.

Sites / Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer InstituteRecruiting
  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Lynn Cancer InstituteRecruiting
  • Williamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research CenterRecruiting
  • AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General HospitalRecruiting
  • Prisma Health - UpstateRecruiting
  • Texas Oncology - Northeast TexasRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Treatment Group

Arm Description

Azeliragon will be orally administered to 3 groups of 6 subjects, with escalation of dosing occurring with each subsequent group. Dose Level 1 consists of a loading dose of 15mg once daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 5mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Dose Level 2 consists of a loading dose of 15mg twice daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 10mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Dose Level 3 consists of a loading dose of 30mg twice daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 20mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Escalation will continue until stopping rules are met or the highest defined dose level is reached. The trial will be closed to accrual if the first dose level is deemed intolerable.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Recommended Phase 2 Dose
Assessment of the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of azeliragon in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

AE and SAE Frequency
The frequency of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) characterized by type, severity (as defined by the NIH CTCAE, version 5.0), seriousness, duration, and relationship to study treatment.
Pain after treatment initiation
Pain as determined by Brief Pain Assessment at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks after initiation of treatment.
Average daily opioid consumption.
Change in average daily total opioid consumption (in mg of morphine equivalent doses) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Plasma CA19-9 levels
Change in plasma CA19-9 levels.
Disease Control
Disease control as indicated by Complete Response + Partial Response + Stable Disease at 2 months and longer as determined by RECIST criteria, provided CT or MRI scans were performed consistent with standard of care.
Overall survival
Measurement of time from first dose of azeliragon until death from any cause.
Change in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status.
Measurement of change in grading of patient status based on descriptions in the ECOG performance status scale. Grading scale has a minimum value of 0 and maximum value of 5, with 0 being the best outcome and 5 being the worst.
Serum albumin
Change from baseline in serum albumin concentration.
Body Weight
Change from baseline in body weight.

Full Information

First Posted
February 24, 2023
Last Updated
October 9, 2023
Sponsor
Cantex Pharmaceuticals
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05766748
Brief Title
Study of Effect of Azeliragon in Patients Refractory to First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Official Title
A Phase I/II Open Label Study to Assess Safety and Preliminary Evidence of a Therapeutic Effect of Azeliragon in Patients Refractory to First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

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

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Cantex Pharmaceuticals

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 an open label study to determine the safety and preliminary evidence of a therapeutic effect of azeliragon in patients refractory to first-line or second-line treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer.

6. Conditions and Keywords

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

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Sequential Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
18 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Treatment Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Azeliragon will be orally administered to 3 groups of 6 subjects, with escalation of dosing occurring with each subsequent group. Dose Level 1 consists of a loading dose of 15mg once daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 5mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Dose Level 2 consists of a loading dose of 15mg twice daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 10mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Dose Level 3 consists of a loading dose of 30mg twice daily for 6 days, followed by a continuous dose of 20mg once daily for the remainder of the study. Escalation will continue until stopping rules are met or the highest defined dose level is reached. The trial will be closed to accrual if the first dose level is deemed intolerable.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Azeliragon
Other Intervention Name(s)
TTP488
Intervention Description
Azeliragon is an orally administered inhibitor of Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) which is formulated as a 5mg hard gelatin capsule.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Recommended Phase 2 Dose
Description
Assessment of the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of azeliragon in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
AE and SAE Frequency
Description
The frequency of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) characterized by type, severity (as defined by the NIH CTCAE, version 5.0), seriousness, duration, and relationship to study treatment.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Pain after treatment initiation
Description
Pain as determined by Brief Pain Assessment at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks after initiation of treatment.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Average daily opioid consumption.
Description
Change in average daily total opioid consumption (in mg of morphine equivalent doses) at Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Plasma CA19-9 levels
Description
Change in plasma CA19-9 levels.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Disease Control
Description
Disease control as indicated by Complete Response + Partial Response + Stable Disease at 2 months and longer as determined by RECIST criteria, provided CT or MRI scans were performed consistent with standard of care.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Overall survival
Description
Measurement of time from first dose of azeliragon until death from any cause.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Change in Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status.
Description
Measurement of change in grading of patient status based on descriptions in the ECOG performance status scale. Grading scale has a minimum value of 0 and maximum value of 5, with 0 being the best outcome and 5 being the worst.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Serum albumin
Description
Change from baseline in serum albumin concentration.
Time Frame
8 weeks
Title
Body Weight
Description
Change from baseline in body weight.
Time Frame
8 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patient must have histologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas for which potential curative measures, such as resection of an isolated metastasis, are not available. Patient should have previously been treated with a Gemcitabine/Abraxane or FOLFIRINOX- based regimen. Toxicity from prior chemotherapy other than alopecia has recovered to Grade ≤ 1 (CTCAE 1.0) or are at baseline (such as stable G2 neuropathy). Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating female and ≥ 18 to ≤ 80 years of age. Patient has adequate biological parameters as demonstrated by the following blood counts at Screening (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to enrollment) and at Baseline-Day 0: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.0 × 109/L; Platelet count ≥ 75,000/mm3 (75 × 109/L); Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9 g/dL without transfusion or growth factor support Patient has the following blood chemistry levels at Screening (obtained ≤ 14 days prior to enrollment) and at Baseline-Day 0: AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) ≤ 2.5 × upper limit of normal range (ULN), unless liver metastases are present, then ≤ 5 x ULN is acceptable. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN. Estimated creatinine clearance of > 60 mL/min (per Cockroft-Gault formula) Patient has ECOG performance status of ≤ 2 Patient has been informed about the nature of the study, and has agreed to participate in the study, and signed the Informed Consent Form prior to participation in any study-related activities. Exclusion Criteria: Patient has a life expectancy, per investigator assessment, of less than 3 months. Patient has experienced an increase of ECOG to > 2 between Screening and the time of first dose with study drug. Patient has active, uncontrolled bacterial, or fungal infection(s) requiring systemic therapy. Patients receiving CYP 2C8 inhibitors noted in Section 5.3 of the protocol. Patient has a concomitant serious medical or psychiatric illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise the patient's safety or the study data integrity. Patient is unwilling or unable to comply with study procedures, including, but not limited to self-administration of oral medication. Patients with a gastrointestinal condition that could interfere with swallowing or absorption. Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active or males with female partners of childbearing potential, where either the female or the male is unwilling to use a highly effective method of contraception during the trial and for 6 months after the last administration of study drug. Patients with concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial or use of another investigational agent within 14 days of starting study drug. Patients who are participating in non-interventional clinical trials (e.g., quality of life, imaging, observational, follow-up studies, etc.) are eligible, regardless of the timing of participation.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Stephen Marcus, MD
Phone
954-315-3660
Email
smarcus@cantex.com
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Andrew Hendifar, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90048
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Andrew Hendifar, MD
Phone
310-423-2217
Email
andrew.hendifar@cshs.org
Facility Name
Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Lynn Cancer Institute
City
Boca Raton
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33486
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Warren Brenner, MD
Phone
561-955-6400
Email
wbrenner@baptisthealth.net
Facility Name
Williamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center
City
Eugene
State/Province
Oregon
ZIP/Postal Code
97401
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Marc Uemura, MD
Phone
541-683-5001
Email
marc.uemura@usoncology.com
Facility Name
AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General Hospital
City
Pittsburgh
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
15212
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Nathan Bahary, MD
Phone
412-359-6391
Email
nathan.bahary@ahn.org
Facility Name
Prisma Health - Upstate
City
Greenville
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29605
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ki Chung, MD
Phone
864-455-3600
Email
ki.chung@prismahealth.org
Facility Name
Texas Oncology - Northeast Texas
City
Tyler
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75702
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Donald Richards, MD
Phone
903-579-9800
Email
donald.richards@usoncology.com

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