Trial Outcomes & Findings for Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission (NCT NCT00093470)

NCT ID: NCT00093470

Last Updated: 2024-03-20

Results Overview

Disease-free survival (DFS) is defined as the time from randomization to relapse or death without relapse.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

144 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Assessed monthly for the first 6 months then every 3 months or as clinically indicated, up to 5 years.

Results posted on

2024-03-20

Participant Flow

This study was activated on August 18, 2004, suspended between August 8, 2007 and February 6, 2008 for toxicity and safety evaluation, and closed on December 7, 2009 with a total of 144 patients accrued.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Tipifarnib: Given PO
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
Patients undergo observation only. Clinical Observation: Undergo observation
Overall Study
STARTED
73
71
Overall Study
Treated
72
71
Overall Study
Patients With Toxicity Assessment
72
69
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
71
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
73
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Tipifarnib: Given PO
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
Patients undergo observation only. Clinical Observation: Undergo observation
Overall Study
Disease progression
39
0
Overall Study
Adverse Event
15
0
Overall Study
Death
2
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
8
0
Overall Study
Alternative therapy
2
0
Overall Study
Other complicating disease
3
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
2
0
Overall Study
Never started treatment
1
0
Overall Study
ANC < 1000 on day 1 of cycle 1
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Tipifarnib in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
n=73 Participants
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Tipifarnib: Given PO
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
n=71 Participants
Patients undergo observation only. Clinical Observation: Undergo observation
Total
n=144 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
70 years
n=5 Participants
69 years
n=7 Participants
69 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
71 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
36 Participants
n=5 Participants
37 Participants
n=7 Participants
73 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed monthly for the first 6 months then every 3 months or as clinically indicated, up to 5 years.

Population: All randomized patients

Disease-free survival (DFS) is defined as the time from randomization to relapse or death without relapse.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
n=73 Participants
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
n=71 Participants
Patients undergo observation only.
Disease-free Survival
8.87 months
Interval 5.85 to 13.34
5.26 months
Interval 3.88 to 7.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed monthly for the first 6 months then every 3 months or as clinically indicated, up to 5 years.

Population: All randomized patients

Overall survival (OS) is defined as the time from randomization to death from any cause.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
n=73 Participants
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
n=71 Participants
Patients undergo observation only.
Overall Survival
16.36 months
Interval 12.26 to 25.2
9.27 months
Interval 8.41 to 19.88

Adverse Events

Arm A (Tipifarnib)

Serious events: 52 serious events
Other events: 50 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Arm B (Clinical Observation)

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
n=72 participants at risk
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
n=69 participants at risk
Patients undergo observation only.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
12.5%
9/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
2.9%
2/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
40.3%
29/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
2.9%
2/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
34.7%
25/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
50.0%
36/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
8.7%
6/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Cardiac disorders
Acute coronary syndrome
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
General disorders
Fatigue
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
2.8%
2/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Infections and infestations
Catheter related infection
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Infections and infestations
Lung infection
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Infections and infestations
Peripheral nerve infection
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
GGT increased
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
2.8%
2/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Psychosis
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Eye disorders
Eye disorders - Other, specify
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Treatment related secondary malignancy
1.4%
1/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Arm A (Tipifarnib)
n=72 participants at risk
Patients receive tipifarnib PO BID on days 1-21. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B (Clinical Observation)
n=69 participants at risk
Patients undergo observation only.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
55.6%
40/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
18.8%
13/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
58.3%
42/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
17.4%
12/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
5.6%
4/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
54.2%
39/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
15.9%
11/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
General disorders
Fatigue
6.9%
5/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
1.4%
1/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
6.9%
5/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
5.6%
4/72 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment
0.00%
0/69 • Assessed every 4 weeks while on treatment and for 30 days after the end of treatment

Additional Information

Study statistician

ECOG-ACRIN Statistical Office

Phone: 617-632-6012

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60