Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Low-Dose Fractionated Radiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (NCT NCT00761345)

NCT ID: NCT00761345

Last Updated: 2017-03-07

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

27 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

weekly physician and nurse assessment and in between as needed until 30 days after treatment termination

Results posted on

2017-03-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
gemcitabine will be administered at 1000mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. erlotinib at either 100mg (cohort 1-3) or 150mg (cohort 4) PO daily. Low dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDRT) will be given BID on days 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle gemcitabine: gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. Erlotinib: Erlotinib 100mg or 150mg daily of each 21 day cycle low dose fractionated radiotherapy: low dose fractionated radiotherapy day 1 and 2, day 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle
Overall Study
STARTED
27
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Low-Dose Fractionated Radiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
n=27 Participants
gemcitabine will be administered at 1000mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. erlotinib at either 100mg (cohort 1-3) or 150mg (cohort 4) PO daily. Low dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDRT) will be given BID on days 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle gemcitabine: gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. Erlotinib: Erlotinib 100mg or 150mg daily of each 21 day cycle low dose fractionated radiotherapy: low dose fractionated radiotherapy day 1 and 2, day 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
27 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: weekly physician and nurse assessment and in between as needed until 30 days after treatment termination

Population: 27 patients (median age 64years and 15 male) with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer confined to the abdomen and an ECOG performance status of 0-1 who had received 0-1 prior regimens (without Gemcitabine or Erlotinib) and no prior radiotherapy were eligible.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
n=27 Participants
gemcitabine will be administered at 1000mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. erlotinib at either 100mg (cohort 1-3) or 150mg (cohort 4) PO daily. Low dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDRT) will be given BID on days 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle gemcitabine: gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. Erlotinib: Erlotinib 100mg or 150mg daily of each 21 day cycle low dose fractionated radiotherapy: low dose fractionated radiotherapy day 1 and 2, day 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle
To Determine the Dose Limiting Toxicities
27 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Evaluate CT scans after every 2 cycles of therapy (about every 6 weeks) and long term follow up every 3 months once off treatment for survival

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 27 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
n=27 participants at risk
gemcitabine will be administered at 1000mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. erlotinib at either 100mg (cohort 1-3) or 150mg (cohort 4) PO daily. Low dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDRT) will be given BID on days 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle gemcitabine: gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. Erlotinib: Erlotinib 100mg or 150mg daily of each 21 day cycle low dose fractionated radiotherapy: low dose fractionated radiotherapy day 1 and 2, day 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Vascular disorders
DVT
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI bleed
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia
14.8%
4/27 • Number of events 4 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Hepatobiliary disorders
Biliary obstruction
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perforated viscous
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
14.8%
4/27 • Number of events 4 • 3.5 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
n=27 participants at risk
gemcitabine will be administered at 1000mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. erlotinib at either 100mg (cohort 1-3) or 150mg (cohort 4) PO daily. Low dose fractionated radiotherapy (LDRT) will be given BID on days 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle gemcitabine: gemcitabine 1000mg/m2 days 1 and 8 of each 21 day cycle. Erlotinib: Erlotinib 100mg or 150mg daily of each 21 day cycle low dose fractionated radiotherapy: low dose fractionated radiotherapy day 1 and 2, day 8 and 9 of each 21 day cycle
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
hemoglobin
92.6%
25/27 • Number of events 120 • 3.5 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
ANC
51.9%
14/27 • Number of events 41 • 3.5 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
WBC
81.5%
22/27 • Number of events 84 • 3.5 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelets
70.4%
19/27 • Number of events 68 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Edema
22.2%
6/27 • Number of events 15 • 3.5 years
Vascular disorders
DVT
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 3 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Fever
22.2%
6/27 • Number of events 13 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Fatigue
96.3%
26/27 • Number of events 107 • 3.5 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Weakness
11.1%
3/27 • Number of events 5 • 3.5 years
Eye disorders
watery eyes
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
66.7%
18/27 • Number of events 61 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry desquamation
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry cracked skin
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritis
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Hepatobiliary disorders
Jaundice
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Vascular disorders
Hemorrhage
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
18.5%
5/27 • Number of events 18 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI bleed
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
74.1%
20/27 • Number of events 53 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
48.1%
13/27 • Number of events 35 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
14.8%
4/27 • Number of events 6 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspesia
18.5%
5/27 • Number of events 10 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heartburn
11.1%
3/27 • Number of events 12 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
37.0%
10/27 • Number of events 27 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus/bowel obstruction
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bowel perforation
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
81.5%
22/27 • Number of events 65 • 3.5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
29.6%
8/27 • Number of events 14 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysgeusia
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 6 • 3.5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
77.8%
21/27 • Number of events 69 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhoids
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 3 • 3.5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Weight loss
51.9%
14/27 • Number of events 43 • 3.5 years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
25.9%
7/27 • Number of events 15 • 3.5 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
37.0%
10/27 • Number of events 32 • 3.5 years
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy, sensory
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 5 • 3.5 years
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 8 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Pain
59.3%
16/27 • Number of events 47 • 3.5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
44.4%
12/27 • Number of events 32 • 3.5 years
Nervous system disorders
Headache
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia/Arthralgia
11.1%
3/27 • Number of events 6 • 3.5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
29.6%
8/27 • Number of events 13 • 3.5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 3 • 3.5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
37.0%
10/27 • Number of events 19 • 3.5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hyperbilirubinemia
18.5%
5/27 • Number of events 6 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase
55.6%
15/27 • Number of events 51 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Creatinine
25.9%
7/27 • Number of events 10 • 3.5 years
Investigations
SGOT/AST
44.4%
12/27 • Number of events 18 • 3.5 years
Investigations
SGPT/ALT
25.9%
7/27 • Number of events 10 • 3.5 years
Infections and infestations
Infection, without neurtropenia
22.2%
6/27 • Number of events 10 • 3.5 years
Infections and infestations
Infection, with neutropenia
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hyperglycemia
66.7%
18/27 • Number of events 60 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hypoglycemia
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hypoalbuminemia
85.2%
23/27 • Number of events 94 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hypokalemia
59.3%
16/27 • Number of events 38 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hyponatremia
59.3%
16/27 • Number of events 35 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hypocalcemia
29.6%
8/27 • Number of events 17 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Lymphopenia
25.9%
7/27 • Number of events 19 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Hypomagnesemia
22.2%
6/27 • Number of events 9 • 3.5 years
Investigations
Low bicarbonate
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 1 • 3.5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Radiation dermititis
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 3 • 3.5 years
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
7.4%
2/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
11.1%
3/27 • Number of events 3 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Chills
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years
General disorders
Sweats
3.7%
1/27 • Number of events 2 • 3.5 years

Additional Information

Dr. Steven J. Cohen

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Phone: 215-728-4300

Results disclosure agreements

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