Trial Outcomes & Findings for Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer (NCT NCT00470535)

NCT ID: NCT00470535

Last Updated: 2017-02-23

Results Overview

Progression is defined using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0), as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesion

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

18 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Every cycle for up to 52 weeks

Results posted on

2017-02-23

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
18
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
18

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Overall Study
Disease Progression
13
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
Overall Study
Death
1
Overall Study
Other
2

Baseline Characteristics

Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
n=18 Participants
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Age, Continuous
65.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=5 Participants
Gender
Female
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Gender
Male
9 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Every cycle for up to 52 weeks

Population: All treated and eligible patients

Progression is defined using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0), as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
n=18 Participants
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Progression-free Survival
1.4 months
Interval 1.2 to 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After every cycle

Population: This study was terminated earlier due to a phase III study that showed this drug was not better than sorafenib so it didn't make sense to offer an inferior drug to patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After every cycle

Population: This study was terminated earlier due to a phase III study that showed this drug was not better than sorafenib so it didn't make sense to offer an inferior drug to patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every 3 weeks

Population: This study was terminated earlier due to a phase III study that showed this drug was not better than sorafenib so it didn't make sense to offer an inferior drug to patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every 3 weeks

Population: This study was terminated earlier due to a phase III study that showed this drug was not better than sorafenib so it didn't make sense to offer an inferior drug to patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At Baseline

Population: This study was terminated earlier due to a phase III study that showed this drug was not better than sorafenib so it didn't make sense to offer an inferior drug to patients.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Erlotinib (Tarceva)

Serious events: 9 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
n=18 participants at risk
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Asthenia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Death
22.2%
4/18 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Fatigue
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pain
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Bile duct obstruction
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic failure
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Blood glucose
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Failure to thrive
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminaemia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Delirium
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
n=18 participants at risk
Erlotinib 150mg orally daily for three weeks
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
50.0%
9/18 • Number of events 17
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukocytosis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphopenia
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 6
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 4
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
44.4%
8/18 • Number of events 12
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
38.9%
7/18 • Number of events 8
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
33.3%
6/18 • Number of events 6
General disorders
Asthenia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Chills
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Facial pain
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Fatigue
66.7%
12/18 • Number of events 16
General disorders
Influenza like illness
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Oedema
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Pain
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 3
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangiolitis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 2
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hyperbilirubinaemia
22.2%
4/18 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 5
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
22.2%
4/18 • Number of events 5
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 3
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
44.4%
8/18 • Number of events 13
Investigations
Blood alkaline phosphatase
44.4%
8/18 • Number of events 12
Investigations
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 3
Investigations
Blood creatinine
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Haemoglobin decreased
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Investigations
International normalised ratio increased
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Prothrombin level abnormal
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Weight decreased
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
66.7%
12/18 • Number of events 12
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperalbuminaemia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcaemia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
55.6%
10/18 • Number of events 24
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalaemia
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatraemia
27.8%
5/18 • Number of events 7
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminaemia
50.0%
9/18 • Number of events 18
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
33.3%
6/18 • Number of events 9
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
33.3%
6/18 • Number of events 8
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphataemia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 4
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
16.7%
3/18 • Number of events 3
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy peripheral
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Pollakiuria
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dysphonia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis acneiform
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
11.1%
2/18 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
38.9%
7/18 • Number of events 7
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash macular
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
5.6%
1/18 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Senior Administrator, Compliance - Clinical Research Services

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Phone: 716-845-2300

Results disclosure agreements

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