Trial Outcomes & Findings for Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT NCT01198028)

NCT ID: NCT01198028

Last Updated: 2020-06-11

Results Overview

Overall response rate defined as the percentage of patients who achieve an overall response of complete response or partial response in the total number of evaluable patients, assessed by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1A Bayesian design based on predictive probability will be implemented.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

42 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 6 years

Results posted on

2020-06-11

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited in head and neck clinic and from referrals from outside clinics between April 2011 and June 2014 at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A total of 42 participants enrolled,39 participants started 1 withdrew, 1 came off study the same day consented and 1 participant was ineligible.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Erlotinib
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Overall Study
STARTED
39
Overall Study
COMPLETED
29
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
10

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Erlotinib
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
5
Overall Study
Death
3
Overall Study
Physician Decision
2

Baseline Characteristics

Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Skin Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
39 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 6 years

Overall response rate defined as the percentage of patients who achieve an overall response of complete response or partial response in the total number of evaluable patients, assessed by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1A Bayesian design based on predictive probability will be implemented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=29 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Overall Response Rate
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 6 years

The time from initial response during therapy to progression of disease evaluated using Kaplan-Meier estimation techniques.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=29 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Duration of Response
5.3 months
Interval 4.6 to 13.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 6 years

The date of stable disease to the date of loss of stable disease or last follow-up.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Duration of Stable Disease
7.2 months
Interval 1.6 to 41.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 6 years

Progression is defined using Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.1), as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Progression-free Survival
4.7 months
Interval 3.5 to 6.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 6 years

Time from date of treatment start until date of death due to any cause or last Follow-up.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Overall Survival
13 months
Interval 8.4 to 20.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline start of treatment, up to 30 days after treatment or to death, up to 6 years

Frequency of adverse events according to the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Effects (CTCAE) v4.0. Standard reporting guidelines followed for adverse events.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 Participants
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Dry eyes
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Watery eyes
10 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Constipation
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Nausea/Vomitting
10 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Oral Mucositis
8 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Fatigue
14 Participants
Number of Participants With Safety and Tolerability of Erlotinib
Acneiform rash
22 Participants

Adverse Events

Erlotinib

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 22 other events
Deaths: 7 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 participants at risk
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Infections and infestations
Lung Infection
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchopulmonary hemorrhage
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia (grade 3)
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea (grade 3)
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea (grade 3)
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomitting
2.6%
1/39 • up to 6 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Erlotinib
n=39 participants at risk
150 mg once daily by mouth.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acneiform rash
56.4%
22/39 • up to 6 years
General disorders
Fatigue
35.9%
14/39 • up to 6 years
Eye disorders
Dry eyes
10.3%
4/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral Mucositis
20.5%
8/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea/Vomiting
25.6%
10/39 • up to 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
12.8%
5/39 • up to 6 years
Eye disorders
Watery eyes
25.6%
10/39 • up to 6 years

Additional Information

Dr. Bonnie Glisson, MD,Professor, Thoracic-Head & Neck Med Onc

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Phone: (713) 792-6363

Results disclosure agreements

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