Trial Outcomes & Findings for Single-arm Trial of BIBW 2992 (Afatinib) in Demographically and Genotypically Selected NSCLC Patients (NCT NCT00730925)

NCT ID: NCT00730925

Last Updated: 2014-03-26

Results Overview

Percentage of participants with best objective response: confirmed complete response (CR) or confirmed partial response (PR) according to RECIST version 1.0.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

41 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Tumour assessments were performed at baseline (tumour assessment obtained within 4 weeks prior to beginning of treatment), week 8, and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Results posted on

2014-03-26

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Overall Study
STARTED
41
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
41

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Overall Study
Progressive Disease
21
Overall Study
Dose reducing Event
2
Overall Study
Other Averse Event
7
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Overall Study
Switch to combination therapy
8
Overall Study
Other
1

Baseline Characteristics

Single-arm Trial of BIBW 2992 (Afatinib) in Demographically and Genotypically Selected NSCLC Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 Participants
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Age, Continuous
60.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Tumour assessments were performed at baseline (tumour assessment obtained within 4 weeks prior to beginning of treatment), week 8, and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Population: Treated set (TS). TS consisted of all patients who were dispensed study medication and have taken at least 1 dose of Afatinib.

Percentage of participants with best objective response: confirmed complete response (CR) or confirmed partial response (PR) according to RECIST version 1.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 Participants
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Percentage of Participants With Best Objective Response
2 Percentage of participants
Interval 0.0 to 13.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Tumour assessments were performed at baseline (tumour assessment obtained within 4 weeks prior to beginning of treatment), week 8, and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Population: Treated set (TS). TS consisted of all patients who were dispensed study medication and have taken at least 1 dose of Afatinib.

Percentage of participants with OR or stable disease (SD) as determined by RECIST version 1.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 Participants
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Percentage of Participants With Disease Control (DC)
59 Percentage of participants
Interval 42.0 to 74.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Tumour assessments were performed at baseline (tumour assessment obtained within 4 weeks prior to beginning of treatment), week 8, and every 8 weeks thereafter.

Population: Treated set (TS). TS consisted of all patients who were dispensed study medication and have taken at least 1 dose of Afatinib.

PFS time defined as time from the start of treatment to the earliest of progression (RECIST), clinical progression (investigator), start of new anti-cancer treatment or death.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 Participants
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Progression Free Survival (PFS) Time
15.86 Weeks
Interval 8.14 to 19.14

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 15, 29 and 57

Population: Patients with no data available for the relevant parameter and dose were excluded from analysis.

Pre-dose Concentrations of Afatinib in Plasma at Steady State on Days 15, 29 and 57 (Cpre,ss,15, Cpre,ss,29 and Cpre,ss,57)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=30 Participants
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Summary of Pre-dose Concentrations of Afatnib in Plasma
Cpre,ss,15 (N=13)
35.0 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 74.9
Summary of Pre-dose Concentrations of Afatnib in Plasma
Cpre,ss,29 (N=12)
22.6 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 79.5
Summary of Pre-dose Concentrations of Afatnib in Plasma
Cpre,ss,57 (N=5)
27.9 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 96.1

Adverse Events

Afatinib 50mg

Serious events: 19 serious events
Other events: 41 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 participants at risk
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis acute
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Disease progression
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
General physical health deterioration
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Pyrexia
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Spinal pain
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Bacterial infection
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Clostridium colitis
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Lung infection
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia klebsiella
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Urosepsis
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Spinal column injury
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
4.9%
2/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Lymphangiosis carcinomatosa
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Metastases to meninges
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Malignant neoplasm progression
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Nervous system disorders
Epilepsy
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Obstructive airways disorder
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
4.9%
2/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
2.4%
1/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Afatinib 50mg
n=41 participants at risk
Afatinib 50mg film coated tablets were administered once daily as long as they were tolerated by patients, until disease progression (according to the response evaluation criteria in solid tumors)
Eye disorders
Blepharitis
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
14.6%
6/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain upper
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
19.5%
8/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
87.8%
36/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mouth ulceration
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
26.8%
11/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
26.8%
11/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
29.3%
12/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Asthenia
29.3%
12/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Chest pain
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Fatigue
24.4%
10/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Mucosal inflammation
17.1%
7/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Oedema peripheral
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Pain
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
General disorders
Pyrexia
17.1%
7/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
14.6%
6/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Paronychia
19.5%
8/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
53.7%
22/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
31.7%
13/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dysphonia
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
26.8%
11/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
19.5%
8/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
24.4%
10/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Intertrigo
7.3%
3/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail disorder
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail toxicity
9.8%
4/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
19.5%
8/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
68.3%
28/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin fissures
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin lesion
12.2%
5/41 • First administration of trial medication until 28 days after last administration of trial medication

Additional Information

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Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee Any publication of the result of this trial must be consistent with the Boehringer Ingelheim publication policy. The rights of the investigator and of the sponsor with regard to publication of the results of this trial are described in the investigator contract.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER