Trial Outcomes & Findings for Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib in Patients With Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinomas Naive to Systemic Therapy (NCT NCT00919061)

NCT ID: NCT00919061

Last Updated: 2016-02-03

Results Overview

Progression free survival will be calculated from study entry to documented disease progression, death from any cause, or drop out due to toxicity, whichever occurs first.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

39 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2016-02-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Overall Study
STARTED
39
Overall Study
COMPLETED
37
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1

Baseline Characteristics

Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib in Patients With Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinomas Naive to Systemic Therapy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
n=39 Participants
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
39 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Progression free survival will be calculated from study entry to documented disease progression, death from any cause, or drop out due to toxicity, whichever occurs first.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
n=37 Participants
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Progression-Free Survival
51 percentage of participants
Interval 34.0 to 66.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 mos

Progression free survival will be calculated from study entry to documented disease progression, death from any cause, or drop out due to toxicity, whichever occurs first.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
n=37 Participants
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Median PFS
Progression Free Survival
6.5 months
Interval 3.5 to 8.3
Median PFS
Overall Survival
14.4 months
Interval 11.6 to 19.2

Adverse Events

Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib

Serious events: 24 serious events
Other events: 37 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
n=39 participants at risk
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ascites
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia)
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 2
Investigations
Blood disorder
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Cardiac troponin I increased
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis, infectious
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Death-Disease Progression
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth/salivary gland (xerostomia)
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Fatigue (asthenia, lethargy, malaise)
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Fever
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 6
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Fistula, GU - Vagina
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal, other
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemorrhage/Bleeding, other
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccoughs (hiccups, singultus)
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Fecal incontinence
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin infection
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Infection
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Hepatobiliary disorders
Gallbladder obstruction
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Ureteric obstruction
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
17.9%
7/39 • Number of events 9
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Chest pain
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck Pain
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pain-Other
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash: erythema multiforme
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Investigations
Platelet count decrease
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Urogenital disorder
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Chills
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Thrombosis
20.5%
8/39 • Number of events 9
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary frequency/urgency
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Vision-blurred vision
2.6%
1/39 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 5

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Plus Sorafenib
n=39 participants at risk
This is a non-randomized, open label, single institution, phase II study of gemcitabine and cisplatin plus sorafenib for the treatment of patients with advanced or biliary tract carcinomas naïve to systemic therapy. Gemcitabine and Cisplatin plus Sorafenib: Patients will receive treatment under the following schedule: Gemcitabine: 800 mg/m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Cisplatin: 20 mg /m2 over 30 minutes IV, weekly for 2 weeks, followed by a week off treatment. Sorafenib: 400 mg PO once a day continuously. Three weeks of treatment correspond to one cycle.
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
28.2%
11/39 • Number of events 30
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
20.5%
8/39 • Number of events 12
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
43.6%
17/39 • Number of events 59
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkaline phosphatase increased
41.0%
16/39 • Number of events 69
Investigations
Serum amylase increased
20.5%
8/39 • Number of events 26
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
15.4%
6/39 • Number of events 19
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 5
Investigations
Creatinine increased
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 13
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
15.4%
6/39 • Number of events 10
General disorders
Fatigue
43.6%
17/39 • Number of events 25
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
43.6%
17/39 • Number of events 68
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
76.9%
30/39 • Number of events 366
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Infections and infestations
Infection, other
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
41.0%
16/39 • Number of events 66
Investigations
Lipase increased
33.3%
13/39 • Number of events 24
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
23.1%
9/39 • Number of events 15
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 5
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
38.5%
15/39 • Number of events 64
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3
General disorders
Chest pain
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Pain-other
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
20.5%
8/39 • Number of events 20
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
41.0%
16/39 • Number of events 35
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 8
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
5.1%
2/39 • Number of events 2
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash-Hand Foot Skin Reaction
25.6%
10/39 • Number of events 13
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
10.3%
4/39 • Number of events 11
Vascular disorders
Thrombosis
12.8%
5/39 • Number of events 5
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
7.7%
3/39 • Number of events 3

Additional Information

Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 646-888-4184

Results disclosure agreements

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