Trial Outcomes & Findings for Irinotecan and Cetuximab for Colorectal Cancer as Second Line Therapy (NCT NCT00336856)

NCT ID: NCT00336856

Last Updated: 2016-07-12

Results Overview

Percentage of partial responses (PR) + complete responses (CR).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

35 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

every 6 - 8 weeks, up to 30 months

Results posted on

2016-07-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
Subjects with metastatic, CRC who have failed a first-line chemotherapeutic regimen containing oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine, and who have not previously received irinotecan or cetuximab for treatment of CRC
Overall Study
STARTED
35
Overall Study
COMPLETED
31
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
Subjects with metastatic, CRC who have failed a first-line chemotherapeutic regimen containing oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine, and who have not previously received irinotecan or cetuximab for treatment of CRC
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
Overall Study
Found ineligible at time of analysis
1

Baseline Characteristics

Irinotecan and Cetuximab for Colorectal Cancer as Second Line Therapy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=31 Participants
Subjects with metastatic, CRC who have failed a first-line chemotherapeutic regimen containing oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine, and who have not previously received irinotecan or cetuximab for treatment of CRC who received Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV), followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV
Age, Continuous
61.8 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
17 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: every 6 - 8 weeks, up to 30 months

Percentage of partial responses (PR) + complete responses (CR).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=31 Participants
Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 120 minutes, followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV over 60 minutes. Irinotecan administered at a dose of 150 or 180 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every two weeks.
Response Rate (RR)
6 percentage of participants
Interval 0.79 to 21.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 30 months

time from start of protocol therapy until objective tumor progression

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=31 Participants
Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 120 minutes, followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV over 60 minutes. Irinotecan administered at a dose of 150 or 180 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every two weeks.
Time to Progression
2.4 months
Interval 1.3 to 4.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 30 months

time from start of protocol therapy until death from any cause

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=31 Participants
Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 120 minutes, followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV over 60 minutes. Irinotecan administered at a dose of 150 or 180 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every two weeks.
Overall Survival
9.3 months
Interval 5.1 to 15.0

Adverse Events

IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 32 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=32 participants at risk
Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 120 minutes, followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV over 60 minutes. Irinotecan administered at a dose of 150 or 180 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every two weeks.
Investigations
Lymphopenia
3.1%
1/32
Investigations
Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC)
6.2%
2/32
Cardiac disorders
Supraventricular and nodal arrhythmia, Atrial fibrillation
3.1%
1/32
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac General - Other
3.1%
1/32
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
3.1%
1/32
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
INR (International Normalized Ratio of prothrombin time)
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Constitutional Symptoms - Other
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Fever (in the absence of neutropenia, where neutropenia is defined as AGC<1.0 x 10^9 cells/L)
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash: acne/acneiform
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Fistula, GI, Abdomen NOS
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis (including bile reflux gastritis)
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Obstruction, GI, Colon
6.2%
2/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perforation, GI, Ileum
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.2%
2/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Abdomen NOS
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Wound
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection (documented clinically or microbiologically) with grade 3 or 4 neutropenia
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkaline phosphatase
3.1%
1/32
Investigations
Bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia)
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Glucose, serum-high (hyperglycemia)
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Magnesium, serum-low (hypomagnesemia)
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Uric acid, serum-high (hyperuricemia)
3.1%
1/32
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: motor
3.1%
1/32
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: sensory
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pain, Abdomen NOS
9.4%
3/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
6.2%
2/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion (non-malignant)
3.1%
1/32
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
3.1%
1/32

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
IRINOTECAN AND CETUXIMAB
n=32 participants at risk
Cetuximab administered at an initial dose of 500 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) over 120 minutes, followed by 500 mg/m2 every 2 weeks IV over 60 minutes. Irinotecan administered at a dose of 150 or 180 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes every two weeks.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Albumin, serum-low (hypoalbuminemia)
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkaline phosphatase
3.1%
1/32
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction/hypersensitivity (including drug fever)
6.2%
2/32
Immune system disorders
Allergic rhinitis (including sneezing, nasal stuffiness, postnasal drip)
6.2%
2/32
Investigations
ALT, SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase)
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
40.6%
13/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites (non-malignant)
6.2%
2/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
AST, SGOT(serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase)
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchospasm, wheezing
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Calcium, serum-low (hypocalcemia)
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Cheilitis
3.1%
1/32
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
53.1%
17/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
6.2%
2/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
6.2%
2/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatology/Skin - Other
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
65.6%
21/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Distension/bloating, abdominal
3.1%
1/32
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
9.4%
3/32
Eye disorders
Dry eye syndrome
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
15.6%
5/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
25.0%
8/32
General disorders
Edema: limb
6.2%
2/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophagitis
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)
68.8%
22/32
General disorders
Fever (in the absence of neutropenia, where neutropenia is defined as ANC <1.0 x 10^9 cells/L)
9.4%
3/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
6.2%
2/32
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fracture
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal - Other
15.6%
5/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hair loss/alopecia (scalp or body)
34.4%
11/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heartburn/dyspepsia
3.1%
1/32
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemoglobin
31.2%
10/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhage, GI, Lower GI NOS
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhage, GI, Rectum
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhoids
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccoughs (hiccups, singultus)
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperpigmentation
3.1%
1/32
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
3.1%
1/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection - Other
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Bladder (urinary)
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Blood
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Skin (cellulitis)
3.1%
1/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Upper airway NOS
9.4%
3/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Urinary tract NOS
6.2%
2/32
Infections and infestations
Infection with normal ANC or Grade 1 or 2 neutrophils, Vulva
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Injection site reaction/extravasation changes
3.1%
1/32
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
3.1%
1/32
Investigations
Leukocytes (total WBC)
34.4%
11/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Magnesium, serum-low (hypomagnesemia)
3.1%
1/32
Nervous system disorders
Memory impairment
3.1%
1/32
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolic/Laboratory - Other
3.1%
1/32
Psychiatric disorders
Mood alteration, Anxiety
3.1%
1/32
Psychiatric disorders
Mood alteration, Depression
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis/stomatitis (clinical exam), Oral cavity
25.0%
8/32
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal/Soft Tissue - Other
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail changes
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
40.6%
13/32
Nervous system disorders
Neurology - Other
12.5%
4/32
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: motor
12.5%
4/32
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy: sensory
28.1%
9/32
Investigations
Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC)
28.1%
9/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Obstruction, GI, Small bowel NOS
6.2%
2/32
Eye disorders
Ocular/Visual - Other
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Pain - Other
6.2%
2/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pain, Abdomen NOS
31.2%
10/32
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain, Back
12.5%
4/32
General disorders
Pain, Chest/thorax NOS
3.1%
1/32
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain, Extremity-limb
6.2%
2/32
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Pain, Middle ear
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pain, Rectum
3.1%
1/32
Investigations
Platelets
6.2%
2/32
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion (non-malignant)
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus/itching
12.5%
4/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash/desquamation
31.2%
10/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash: acne/acneiform
59.4%
19/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash: hand-foot skin reaction
12.5%
4/32
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
3.1%
1/32
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal/Genitourinary - Other
6.2%
2/32
General disorders
Rigors/chills
3.1%
1/32
Nervous system disorders
Speech impairment (e.g., dysphasia or aphasia)
3.1%
1/32
Cardiac disorders
Supraventricular and nodal arrhythmia, Sinus bradycardia
3.1%
1/32
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Sweating (diaphoresis)
6.2%
2/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Taste alteration (dysgeusia)
9.4%
3/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ulcer, GI, Stomach
3.1%
1/32
General disorders
Ulceration
3.1%
1/32
Eye disorders
Vitreous hemorrhage
3.1%
1/32
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
9.4%
3/32
Investigations
Weight gain
3.1%
1/32
Investigations
Weight loss
15.6%
5/32
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound complication, non-infectious
3.1%
1/32

Additional Information

Nathan Bahary, MD

University of Pittsburgh

Phone: 412-864-7764

Results disclosure agreements

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