Trial Outcomes & Findings for Vitamin D Levels in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Patients (NCT NCT01074216)

NCT ID: NCT01074216

Last Updated: 2016-02-03

Results Overview

To determine the ability of achieving the target serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml within 6 weeks of beginning vitamin D supplements in patients with metastatic colon cancer. A response is defined as achieving serum vitamin D levels ≥40 ng/ml at least once at any point during the first 6 weeks

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

45 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Within 6 weeks of beginning vitamin D

Results posted on

2016-02-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
All Patients
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
Overall Study
STARTED
54
Overall Study
COMPLETED
41
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
13

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
All Patients
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
Overall Study
Physician Decision
1
Overall Study
Not Treated
12

Baseline Characteristics

Vitamin D Levels in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Patients
n=54 Participants
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
38 Participants
n=93 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
16 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
22 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
32 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 6 weeks of beginning vitamin D

To determine the ability of achieving the target serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml within 6 weeks of beginning vitamin D supplements in patients with metastatic colon cancer. A response is defined as achieving serum vitamin D levels ≥40 ng/ml at least once at any point during the first 6 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Patients
n=41 Participants
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
To Achieve Target Vitamin D Level
41 participants

Adverse Events

All Patients

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 37 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
All Patients
n=54 participants at risk
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
General disorders
Abdominal pain
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Allergic reaction
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Anorexia
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Catheter related infection
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Death NOS
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dehydration
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Fatigue
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Febrile neutropenia
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 2
General disorders
Fever
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Generalized muscle weakness
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Lung infection
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Obstruction gastric
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Pain
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Prostate infection
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal and urinary disorders
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Surgical and medical procedures - Other
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary tract infection
3.7%
2/54 • Number of events 3
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary tract obstruction
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
1.9%
1/54 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
All Patients
n=54 participants at risk
Stage IV colorectal cancer patients will be given vitamin D repletion with Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 50,000 International Units) three times per week until the target vitamin D level of 40 ng/ml is achieved, and vitamin D3 maintenance initiated at 2,000 International Units daily thereafter.
General disorders
Abdominal pain
14.8%
8/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alanine aminotransferase increased
11.1%
6/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkaline phosphatase increased
16.7%
9/54
General disorders
Anorexia
9.3%
5/54
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
5.6%
3/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
13.0%
7/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Blood bilirubin increased
14.8%
8/54
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
7.4%
4/54
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
7.4%
4/54
General disorders
Fatigue
25.9%
14/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
25.9%
14/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
14.8%
8/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
18.5%
10/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
7.4%
4/54
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
16.7%
9/54
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Prothrombin ratio and international normalized ratio increased
13.0%
7/54
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Lymphocyte count decreased
14.8%
8/54
General disorders
Mucositis oral
11.1%
6/54
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutrophil count decreased
25.9%
14/54
General disorders
Pain
7.4%
4/54
General disorders
Pain in extremity
5.6%
3/54
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
14.8%
8/54
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelet count decreased
11.1%
6/54
General disorders
Surgical and medical procedures - Other
7.4%
4/54
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
White blood cell decreased
25.9%
14/54

Additional Information

Dr. Barrie Cassileth

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 646-888-0801

Results disclosure agreements

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