Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Induction Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil (NCT NCT00400205)

NCT ID: NCT00400205

Last Updated: 2017-11-06

Results Overview

Complete remission (complete disappearance of disease), partial remission \[more than 30% decrease in tumor measurement by RECIST (Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)\].

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

14 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

every 3 months

Results posted on

2017-11-06

Participant Flow

Accrual period is from Aug 2006 through Jul 2009. Accrual of 14 patients.

A total of 14 patients with squamous carcinoma were enrolled. All patients had stage 4a or 4b disease and had a performance status of 0-2 then all had measurable lesions on imaging. The study closed prematurely due to slow accrual and increased observed complications.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
Participants with squamous cell carcinoma receiving chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil
Overall Study
STARTED
14
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Induction Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
n=14 Participants
Patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck received three cycles of induction therapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by local therapy consisting of surgical resection in addition to possible radiation therapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
14 participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor Stage IV
14 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: every 3 months

Complete remission (complete disappearance of disease), partial remission \[more than 30% decrease in tumor measurement by RECIST (Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)\].

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
n=9 Participants
Participants with squamous cell carcinoma receiving chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil
Number of Patients Who Had Response by RECIST Criteria (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors)
8 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, After 3 cycles of study treatment

Population: Participants who completed the study are included in this analysis.

Percent change in TNM stage of tumors after three cycles of study treatment was assessed to see if baseline acetylated tubulin (AT) expression predicts treatment success. Decreasing tumor stage change (a negative number) indicates that the tumor is responding to treatment while an increase means that the severity of the tumor is not decreasing. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) analysis of AT expression was performed in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, pre-treatment tissues. The staining was scored based upon intensity according to the following criteria: 0=no staining, 1+=weak tumor staining, 2+=moderate tumor staining, 3+=moderate to high tumor staining, and 4+=high tumor staining. Data presented are adopted from Saba, NF, et. al. Acetylated Tubulin (AT) as a Prognostic Marker in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Head and Neck Pathology (2014) 8:66-72.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
n=9 Participants
Participants with squamous cell carcinoma receiving chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil
Tumor Change by Baseline Acetylated Tubulin Expression Score
AT score less than or equal to 2
-0.8 percentage of tumor stage change
Standard Deviation 0.23
Tumor Change by Baseline Acetylated Tubulin Expression Score
AT score greater than 2
-0.36 percentage of tumor stage change
Standard Deviation 0.44

Adverse Events

Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
n=14 participants at risk
Patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck received three cycles of induction therapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by local therapy consisting of surgical resection in addition to possible radiation therapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
Infections and infestations
Death
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
General disorders
Death
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Death
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
Nervous system disorders
Stroke
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
Infections and infestations
Fever neutropenia
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxemia
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
Infections and infestations
PEG tube infection
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Recipients of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil
n=14 participants at risk
Patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck received three cycles of induction therapy with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by local therapy consisting of surgical resection in addition to possible radiation therapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 6 • 3 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
21.4%
3/14 • Number of events 3 • 3 years
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
50.0%
7/14 • Number of events 8 • 3 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Cellulitis
50.0%
7/14 • Number of events 9 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 7 • 3 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 8 • 3 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
50.0%
7/14 • Number of events 7 • 3 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 5 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 9 • 3 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Difficulty speaking
7.1%
1/14 • Number of events 1 • 3 years
General disorders
Dizziness
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 12 • 3 years
General disorders
Dry mouth
28.6%
4/14 • Number of events 4 • 3 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dysphagia
57.1%
8/14 • Number of events 10 • 3 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Facial pain
28.6%
4/14 • Number of events 4 • 3 years
General disorders
Fatigue
85.7%
12/14 • Number of events 23 • 3 years
General disorders
Fever
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 11 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heartburn
21.4%
3/14 • Number of events 3 • 3 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypokalemia
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 7 • 3 years
General disorders
Insomnia
78.6%
11/14 • Number of events 12 • 3 years
General disorders
Loss of appetite
64.3%
9/14 • Number of events 10 • 3 years
General disorders
Mouth pain
85.7%
12/14 • Number of events 37 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis
71.4%
10/14 • Number of events 21 • 3 years
General disorders
Nausea
64.3%
9/14 • Number of events 13 • 3 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 9 • 3 years
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy
28.6%
4/14 • Number of events 4 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Odynophagia
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 15 • 3 years
Infections and infestations
Oral thrush
50.0%
7/14 • Number of events 7 • 3 years
Nervous system disorders
Restlessness
21.4%
3/14 • Number of events 3 • 3 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Shortness of breath
21.4%
3/14 • Number of events 4 • 3 years
Eye disorders
Vision disturbance
14.3%
2/14 • Number of events 2 • 3 years
General disorders
Vomiting
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 5 • 3 years
General disorders
Weakness
50.0%
7/14 • Number of events 8 • 3 years
General disorders
Weight loss
64.3%
9/14 • Number of events 16 • 3 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mouth sores
35.7%
5/14 • Number of events 5 • 3 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Edema
42.9%
6/14 • Number of events 8 • 3 years

Additional Information

Nabil Saba, MD

Emory University Winship Cancer Institute

Phone: 1-888-946-7447

Results disclosure agreements

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