Trial Outcomes & Findings for Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin & Radiation for Esoph, Gastroesoph & Gastric Cancer (NCT NCT00439608)

NCT ID: NCT00439608

Last Updated: 2020-02-17

Results Overview

pathologic complete response rate at surgery

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

60 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

within 30 days of last treatment

Results posted on

2020-02-17

Participant Flow

60 patients were enrolled at multiple hospitals and medical clinics

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment
Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiation for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancer Patients received cetuximab, 400 mg/mg2 over 2 h on Day 1 then 250 mg/m2/week over 1 h, for 5 additional weeks. Patients also received paclitaxel, 50 mg/m2/week, over 1 h and carboplatin AUC (area under the curve) = 2/week, over 30 min, for 6 weeks. Cetuximab was administered first. Patients were then monitored for 1 h. Paclitaxel was then administered followed by carboplatin. Radiation was generally administered after chemotherapy. Dexamethasone 20 mg intravenously (IV), diphenhydramine 50 mg IV, and ranitidine 50 mg IV were given 30 min before treatment. Dosages of dexamethasone and diphenhydramine could be reduced in subsequent weeks if no hypersensitivity reactions were observed.
Overall Study
STARTED
60
Overall Study
COMPLETED
60
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin & Radiation for Esoph, Gastroesoph & Gastric Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment
n=60 Participants
Cetuximab, paclitaxel, and carboplatin weekly for 6 weeks with 50.4 Gy radiation.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
65 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
60 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: within 30 days of last treatment

pathologic complete response rate at surgery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=57 Participants
Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiation for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancer
Reponse Rate at Time of Surgery by Tissue
40 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, then during treatment, about 5 weeks through 30 days post treatment.

Population: 60 patients were analyzed for toxicity but 57 for overall response.

CTCAE version 3: grade 2 and 3 rash. This is reported as it was the most common toxicity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=60 Participants
Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiation for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancer
Number of Participants With Grade 2 and/or 3 Rash in Patients With Adenocarcinoma or Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Junction, or Stomach.
37 participants

Adverse Events

Treatment

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 60 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Treatment
n=60 participants at risk
Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiation for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancer
Gastrointestinal disorders
esophagitis
1.7%
1/60 • Number of events 1 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANC
3.3%
2/60 • Number of events 2 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
1.7%
1/60 • Number of events 1 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Investigations
hypersensitivity cetuximab
1.7%
1/60 • Number of events 1 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment
n=60 participants at risk
Cetuximab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiation for Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction and Gastric Cancer
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
61.7%
37/60 • Number of events 37 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
esophagitis
50.0%
30/60 • Number of events 30 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
General disorders
dehydration
48.3%
29/60 • Number of events 29 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
General disorders
fatigue
35.0%
21/60 • Number of events 21 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
anorexia
25.0%
15/60 • Number of events 15 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
weight loss
16.7%
10/60 • Number of events 10 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
General disorders
nausea
15.0%
9/60 • Number of events 9 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
General disorders
vomiting
3.3%
2/60 • Number of events 2 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
8.3%
5/60 • Number of events 5 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Investigations
Hypersensitivity
15.0%
9/60 • Number of events 9 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Infections and infestations
infection
11.7%
7/60 • Number of events 7 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
General disorders
fever
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyponatremia
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
48.3%
29/60 • Number of events 29 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thromobocytopenia
5.0%
3/60 • Number of events 3 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
25.0%
15/60 • Number of events 15 • For 30 days post end of treatment, approximately 6 months.
CTCAE v 3

Additional Information

Howard Safran, MD

BrUOG

Phone: 401-863-3000

Results disclosure agreements

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