Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Cetuximab With and Without Weekly Paclitaxel for Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Urothelial Cancer (NCT NCT00350025)

NCT ID: NCT00350025

Last Updated: 2017-03-31

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

41 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Measures by CT scans following each 2 cycles of treatment and about every 8 weeks after off treatment for disease progression. Follow up for survival until time of death.

Results posted on

2017-03-31

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Overall Study
STARTED
11
30
Overall Study
COMPLETED
11
28
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Cetuximab With and Without Weekly Paclitaxel for Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Urothelial Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
n=11 Participants
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
n=28 Participants
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Total
n=39 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
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Performance Status
0-1
11 participants
n=5 Participants
25 participants
n=7 Participants
36 participants
n=5 Participants
Performance Status
2
0 participants
n=5 Participants
3 participants
n=7 Participants
3 participants
n=5 Participants
Primary site, No. of patients
Bladder
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
35 Participants
n=5 Participants
Primary site, No. of patients
Renal Pelvis
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Previous Chemotherapy, No. of Patients
Gemcitabine and Platinum
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=7 Participants
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
Previous Chemotherapy, No. of Patients
MVAC
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Measures by CT scans following each 2 cycles of treatment and about every 8 weeks after off treatment for disease progression. Follow up for survival until time of death.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
n=11 Participants
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
n=28 Participants
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Progression Free Survival
7.6 weeks
Interval 6.0 to
The single agent cetuximab arm was closed for futility
16.4 weeks
Interval 12.0 to 25.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured by CT scans after every 2 cycles of treatment (about every 8 weeks)

Population: Overall Survival

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
n=11 Participants
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
n=28 Participants
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Response Rate, Duration of Response, Time to Progression Will be Assessed With Radiographic Imaging
Overall Survival
17 weeks
Interval 14.3 to
The single-agent cetuximab arm was closed for futility
42 weeks
Interval 30.4 to 78.0
Response Rate, Duration of Response, Time to Progression Will be Assessed With Radiographic Imaging
Overall Response Rate
NA weeks
The single-agent cetuximab arm was closed for futility
25 weeks
Interval 11.0 to 45.0

Adverse Events

Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
n=11 participants at risk
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
n=28 participants at risk
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
9.1%
1/11
0.00%
0/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Fever
9.1%
1/11
0.00%
0/28
General disorders
death
18.2%
2/11
7.1%
2/28
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Urinary tract obstruction
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Renal and urinary disorders
acute renal faliure
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnea
18.2%
2/11
3.6%
1/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
hypoxia
9.1%
1/11
3.6%
1/28
Renal and urinary disorders
Hematuria
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary retention
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Cardiac disorders
congestive heart faliure
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
9.1%
1/11
0.00%
0/28
General disorders
Gait disturbance
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
General disorders
Infusion reaction
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Hepatobiliary disorders
hepatic faliure
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
0.00%
0/11
10.7%
3/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
dehydration
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/11
10.7%
3/28
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
urosepsis
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.00%
0/11
10.7%
3/28
Vascular disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small Bowel Obstruction
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Spinal fracture
0.00%
0/11
0.00%
0/28
Immune system disorders
Rash
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Arm A - Cetuximab Treatment Arm
n=11 participants at risk
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Arm B Paclitaxel and Cetuximab Combination Treatment Arm
n=28 participants at risk
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab: Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle. Paclitaxel: Paclitaxel 80mg/m2 IV weekly for each 28 day cycle.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemoglobin
90.9%
10/11
89.3%
25/28
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANC
9.1%
1/11
42.9%
12/28
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelets
0.00%
0/11
10.7%
3/28
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytes
27.3%
3/11
71.4%
20/28
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Edema
18.2%
2/11
42.9%
12/28
Vascular disorders
DVT
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
Cardiac disorders
Hypertension
54.5%
6/11
35.7%
10/28
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/11
28.6%
8/28
General disorders
fever
18.2%
2/11
17.9%
5/28
General disorders
fatigue
72.7%
8/11
96.4%
27/28
General disorders
chills
18.2%
2/11
28.6%
8/28
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
18.2%
2/11
57.1%
16/28
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail Loss
0.00%
0/11
14.3%
4/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic Rhinitis
18.2%
2/11
17.9%
5/28
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
90.9%
10/11
96.4%
27/28
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry Skin
36.4%
4/11
39.3%
11/28
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
45.5%
5/11
35.7%
10/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhage
9.1%
1/11
39.3%
11/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
18.2%
2/11
25.0%
7/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
36.4%
4/11
17.9%
5/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
72.7%
8/11
60.7%
17/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
27.3%
3/11
42.9%
12/28
Investigations
Weight loss
9.1%
1/11
14.3%
4/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Psychiatric disorders
confusion
9.1%
1/11
3.6%
1/28
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
9.1%
1/11
39.3%
11/28
Nervous system disorders
Depression
9.1%
1/11
25.0%
7/28
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy-motor
9.1%
1/11
10.7%
3/28
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy - sensory
36.4%
4/11
39.3%
11/28
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
36.4%
4/11
35.7%
10/28
Psychiatric disorders
Restlessness
9.1%
1/11
0.00%
0/28
Eye disorders
Blurred vision
0.00%
0/11
7.1%
2/28
General disorders
Headache
27.3%
3/11
21.4%
6/28
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
36.4%
4/11
35.7%
10/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
cough
54.5%
6/11
42.9%
12/28
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
54.5%
6/11
57.1%
16/28
Investigations
Alpkaline Phosphatase
45.5%
5/11
42.9%
12/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
0.00%
0/11
14.3%
4/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyperkalemia
27.3%
3/11
25.0%
7/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
63.6%
7/11
60.7%
17/28
Investigations
blood bilirubin increase
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Investigations
SGOT
18.2%
2/11
25.0%
7/28
Investigations
SGPT
18.2%
2/11
17.9%
5/28
Hepatobiliary disorders
hepatic faliure
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28
Investigations
creatinine
54.5%
6/11
53.6%
15/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
54.5%
6/11
82.1%
23/28
Renal and urinary disorders
Hematuria
9.1%
1/11
21.4%
6/28
Infections and infestations
Infection
54.5%
6/11
53.6%
15/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
90.9%
10/11
71.4%
20/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypercalcemia
18.2%
2/11
7.1%
2/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
9.1%
1/11
42.9%
12/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyponatremia
0.00%
0/11
28.6%
8/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
9.1%
1/11
14.3%
4/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis
9.1%
1/11
35.7%
10/28
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeucia
9.1%
1/11
28.6%
8/28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
45.5%
5/11
50.0%
14/28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
36.4%
4/11
42.9%
12/28
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary retention
0.00%
0/11
3.6%
1/28

Additional Information

Dr. Yu-Ning Wong

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Phone: 215-728-3889

Results disclosure agreements

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