Trial Outcomes & Findings for Sunitinib and Chemoembolization in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery (NCT NCT00524316)

NCT ID: NCT00524316

Last Updated: 2017-05-09

Results Overview

median progression free survival in months

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

16 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 100 months

Results posted on

2017-05-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Overall Study
STARTED
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
Overall Study
Adverse Event
7
Overall Study
Disease Progression
7

Baseline Characteristics

Sunitinib and Chemoembolization in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
63.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 100 months

Population: All treated and eligible patients.

median progression free survival in months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Progression-free Survival
8.0 months
Interval 4.3 to 9.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 100 months

Population: All treated and eligible patients

median survival in months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Overall Survival
15.1 months
Interval 6.3 to 24.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, day 8, day 10, day 28 and day 35

Population: Due to the study's early termination and inadequate number of patients, no data were collected for this Outcome Measure.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Daily while on treatment through study completion, an average of 1 year

Population: All treated and eligible patients

Number of participants with adverse advent. Please refer to adverse event reporting for more detail.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Safety and Tolerability
16 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Cycle 2

Population: All treated and eligible patients

We utilized the FACT-HEP TOTAL SCORE (version 4) quality-of-life scale, which is a 45 item scale ranging from 96-178. Higher scores reflect better quality of life. No subscales were analyzed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Assess the Change in the Quality of Life Among Patients Using the FACTHep (Version 4) for Hepatobiliary Cancers.
Baseline
143.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.1
Assess the Change in the Quality of Life Among Patients Using the FACTHep (Version 4) for Hepatobiliary Cancers.
Cycle 2
136.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, week 7 and every 6 weeks after

Population: All treated and eligible patients

Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 Participants
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Tumor Marker Response (AFP)
13 percentage of participants
Interval 2.0 to 38.0

Adverse Events

Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 participants at risk
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Fatigue
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pyrexia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hyperbilirubinaemia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Lipase increased
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment: Sunitinib and Chemoembolization
n=16 participants at risk
Treatment: Cycle (C)1-Sunitinib 37.5mg po d1-7 followed by TACE with doxorubicin in lipodiol on d8, continued sunitinib 37.5mg po qd d15-36 followed by 2 weeks off. C2 onwards- sunitinib 4 weeks on and 2 weeks off, with dose escalation to 50 mg in pts without any grade 3 toxicities in C1.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
68.8%
11/16 • Number of events 70
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leukopenia
62.5%
10/16 • Number of events 82
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphopenia
68.8%
11/16 • Number of events 127
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
43.8%
7/16 • Number of events 35
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
81.2%
13/16 • Number of events 92
Cardiac disorders
Arrhythmia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Endocrine disorders
Hyperthyroidism
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Endocrine disorders
Hypothyroidism
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 10
Eye disorders
Retinal haemorrhage
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Vision blurred
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
81.2%
13/16 • Number of events 54
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Cheilitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
62.5%
10/16 • Number of events 34
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
62.5%
10/16 • Number of events 41
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Eructation
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gingival pain
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Glossodynia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lip dry
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Melaena
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
68.8%
11/16 • Number of events 51
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 6
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 16
Gastrointestinal disorders
Toothache
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
62.5%
10/16 • Number of events 42
General disorders
Chills
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 13
General disorders
Cyst
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Fatigue
93.8%
15/16 • Number of events 69
General disorders
Gait disturbance
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Influenza like illness
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Mucosal inflammation
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 5
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Pyrexia
43.8%
7/16 • Number of events 23
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hyperbilirubinaemia
50.0%
8/16 • Number of events 54
Infections and infestations
Fungal infection
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Gingival infection
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 6
Infections and infestations
Infection
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Oral candidiasis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Subcutaneous abscess
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 4
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
56.2%
9/16 • Number of events 44
Investigations
Ammonia increased
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 4
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
87.5%
14/16 • Number of events 107
Investigations
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
68.8%
11/16 • Number of events 46
Investigations
Blood amylase increased
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 25
Investigations
Blood bicarbonate decreased
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 9
Investigations
Blood creatinine increased
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 17
Investigations
Blood fibrinogen decreased
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Investigations
International normalised ratio increased
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 6
Investigations
Lipase increased
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 24
Investigations
Weight decreased
50.0%
8/16 • Number of events 20
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
81.2%
13/16 • Number of events 56
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
43.8%
7/16 • Number of events 21
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 16
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalaemia
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 28
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatraemia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminaemia
68.8%
11/16 • Number of events 73
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcaemia
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 11
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycaemia
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 9
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 8
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatraemia
87.5%
14/16 • Number of events 71
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphataemia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 7
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Flank pain
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness
37.5%
6/16 • Number of events 27
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 5
Nervous system disorders
Balance disorder
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
31.2%
5/16 • Number of events 15
Nervous system disorders
Drooling
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
37.5%
6/16 • Number of events 12
Nervous system disorders
Headache
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 10
Nervous system disorders
Leukoencephalopathy
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Paraesthesia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 11
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Psychiatric disorders
Hallucination, visual
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 12
Renal and urinary disorders
Chromaturia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Pollakiuria
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Penis disorder
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Atelectasis
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
43.8%
7/16 • Number of events 19
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dysphonia
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
43.8%
7/16 • Number of events 19
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 8
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccups
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 7
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive cough
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Decubitus ulcer
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Night sweats
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome
18.8%
3/16 • Number of events 5
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Periorbital oedema
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Photosensitivity reaction
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pigmentation disorder
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 9
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
12.5%
2/16 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin disorder
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 6
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
25.0%
4/16 • Number of events 12
Vascular disorders
Orthostatic hypotension
6.2%
1/16 • Number of events 3

Additional Information

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Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Phone: 716-845-2300

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