Trial Outcomes & Findings for Use of Ribavirin and Low Dose Ara-C to Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (NCT NCT01056523)

NCT ID: NCT01056523

Last Updated: 2023-10-02

Results Overview

This 3+3 designed aimed to determine recommended phase II dose (RP2D) based on pharmacokinetics (PK) and maximum tolerated dose (MTD). For the dose to be selected, a target steady state level of ribavirin 20 uM was needed for all patients and no more than 1 of 6 patients could have had dose limiting toxicity at that dose.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

29 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

56 days

Results posted on

2023-10-02

Participant Flow

Patients were enrolled in this dose escalation study according to a 3+3 design. Patients not completing 28 days of therapy were replaced as they were not evaluable for the pharmacokinetic endpoint of steady state level of ribavirin.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Dose Level 1
Ribavirin 1000 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 2
Ribavirin 1400 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 3
Ribavirin 1800 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 4
Ribavirin 2200 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 5
Ribavirin 1000 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 6
Ribavirin 1400 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 7
Ribavirin 1800 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Overall Study
STARTED
4
3
5
6
3
3
5
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
2
3
0
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Dose Level 1
Ribavirin 1000 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 2
Ribavirin 1400 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 3
Ribavirin 1800 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 4
Ribavirin 2200 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 20 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 5
Ribavirin 1000 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 6
Ribavirin 1400 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Dose Level 7
Ribavirin 1800 mg po bid x 28 days, cytarabine arabinoside 10 mg sc bid days 1 to 10
Overall Study
Death
1
0
2
3
0
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Use of Ribavirin and Low Dose Ara-C to Treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ribavirin and Cytarabine
n=29 Participants
Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Drug: Cytarabine arabinoside Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Age, Continuous
65 years
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
14 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=93 Participants
FAB subtype
FAB sutype M4/M5
22 Participants
n=93 Participants
FAB subtype
Other FAB subtypes
7 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 56 days

This 3+3 designed aimed to determine recommended phase II dose (RP2D) based on pharmacokinetics (PK) and maximum tolerated dose (MTD). For the dose to be selected, a target steady state level of ribavirin 20 uM was needed for all patients and no more than 1 of 6 patients could have had dose limiting toxicity at that dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=29 Participants
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) of Ribavirin When Given in Combination With Low-dose Ara-C
Ribavirin po bid for 28 days
1400 mg
Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D) of Ribavirin When Given in Combination With Low-dose Ara-C
cytarabine arabinoside sc bid for 10 days
10 mg

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-3 years

Population: Only patients treated for 28 days or more were evaluable for response.

Overall response rate comprises complete response (\<5% blasts in the bone marrow, and in the peripheral blood Hgb more than or equal to 100 g/L, platelets more than or equal to 100x10-9/L, and neutrophils more than or equal to 1x10-9/L), partial response (5 to 25% blasts in the bone marrow and same peripheral blood parameters) and blast response (a greater than 50% decrease in bone marrow blast count and 2 log reduction in peripheral blood blast count, sustained for at least 28 days).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=21 Participants
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Overall Response Rate
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-3 years

Population: Only patients treated for at least 28 days were evaluable for response.

Defined as \<5% blasts in the bone marrow and a hgb 100 g/L, platelets 100,000/uL, neutrophils 1000/uL.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=21 Participants
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Complete Response Rate
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-3 years

Population: Only patients treated for 28 days or more were assessed for response.

Partial response was defined as 5 to 25% blasts in the bone marrow and Hgb \>100g/L, platelets \>100,000/ul and neutrophils \>1000/ul.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=21 Participants
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Partial Response
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2-3 years

Population: Only patients treated for 28 days or more were evaluable for response.

Blast response was defined as a greater than 50% decrease in bone marrow blast count and 2 log reduction in peripheral blood blast count, sustained for at least 28 days.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=21 Participants
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Blast Response
2 Participants

Adverse Events

Ribavirin-Cytarabine

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=29 participants at risk
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Exacerbation of bone pain
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular hemorrhage
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Eye disorders
retinal hemorrhage
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Infections and infestations
visceral shingles
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lower gastro-intestinal hemorrhage
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
3.4%
1/29 • 44 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ribavirin-Cytarabine
n=29 participants at risk
Ribavirin: Dose level 1 = 1000 mg po BID/ Dose level 2 = 1400 mg po BID/ Dose level 3 = 1800 mg po BID Cytarabine arabinoside: Previous cohorts at 20 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle. Dosage modified to 10 mg bid days 1 to 10 of every 28 day cycle for more recent cohorts.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemolytic Anemia
13.8%
4/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
anorexia
10.3%
3/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
24.1%
7/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
17.2%
5/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
mucositis
41.4%
12/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
20.7%
6/29 • 44 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
dry mouth
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
low potassium
13.8%
4/29 • 44 months
Investigations
high ALT
13.8%
4/29 • 44 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
51.7%
15/29 • 44 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
neutropenia
17.2%
5/29 • 44 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
thrombocytopenia
24.1%
7/29 • 44 months
General disorders
fatigue
41.4%
12/29 • 44 months
General disorders
fever
20.7%
6/29 • 44 months
Investigations
high bilirubin
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
General disorders
chills
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Investigations
high uric acid
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Nervous system disorders
dizziness
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Infections and infestations
infection
27.6%
8/29 • 44 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
febrile neutropenia
44.8%
13/29 • 44 months
Infections and infestations
pneumonia
10.3%
3/29 • 44 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal pain
20.7%
6/29 • 44 months
Nervous system disorders
headache
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
pleuritic pain
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
generalized weakness
17.2%
5/29 • 44 months
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
muscle cramps
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
dyspnea
20.7%
6/29 • 44 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
cough
10.3%
3/29 • 44 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
rash
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Vascular disorders
hematoma
6.9%
2/29 • 44 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
petechia
17.2%
5/29 • 44 months

Additional Information

Dr. Assouline

Jewish General Hospital

Phone: 514-340-8222

Results disclosure agreements

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