Trial Outcomes & Findings for Afatinib and Paclitaxel in Patients With Advanced HER2-Positive Trastuzumab-Refractory Advanced Esophagogastric Cancer (NCT NCT01522768)

NCT ID: NCT01522768

Last Updated: 2023-11-01

Results Overview

of afatinib in patients with metastatic HER2-positive esophagogastric cancer as measured by overall clinical benefit defined as response rate (ORR) = stable disease (SD) complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) at 4 months by RECIST 1.1 criteria

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

42 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2 years

Results posted on

2023-11-01

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Overall Study
STARTED
42
Overall Study
COMPLETED
42
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Afatinib and Paclitaxel in Patients With Advanced HER2-Positive Trastuzumab-Refractory Advanced Esophagogastric Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
n=42 Participants
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Age, Continuous
63 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
30 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
40 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
1 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
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
42 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

of afatinib in patients with metastatic HER2-positive esophagogastric cancer as measured by overall clinical benefit defined as response rate (ORR) = stable disease (SD) complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) at 4 months by RECIST 1.1 criteria

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
n=42 Participants
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Efficacy
Partial Response
4 Participants
Efficacy
Progression of Disease
18 Participants
Efficacy
Stable Disease
12 Participants
Efficacy
Not Evaluable
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 years

The type, frequency, severity, timing, and relationship of each adverse event will be determined as per the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria, version 4.0.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
n=42 Participants
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Number of Participants Evaluated for Toxicity
42 Participants

Adverse Events

Afatinib and Paclitaxel

Serious events: 22 serious events
Other events: 41 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
n=42 participants at risk
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Acidosis
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
28.6%
12/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Apnea
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Ataxia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Blurred vision
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Chest pain - cardiac
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Conjunctivitis
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Death NOS
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
21.4%
9/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry Mouth
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophageal varices hemorrhage
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Fatigue
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Gait disturbance
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric hemorrhage
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Gen disorders & admin site conditions Other, spec
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Generalized muscle weakness
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Hematoma
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccups
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hoarseness
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
28.6%
12/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
9.5%
4/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Investigations
INR increased
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
11.9%
5/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Movements involuntary
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Muscle weakness left-sided
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Muscle weakness lower limb
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Muscle weakness upper limb
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
9.5%
4/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Pain
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Papulopustular rash
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural effusion
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive cough
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash acneiform
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal and urinary disorders - Other
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Sinus tachycardia
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Surgical and medical procedures
Surgical and medical procedures - Other
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Thromboembolic event
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary frequency
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Urine discoloration
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Ventricular arrhythmia
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Weight loss
2.4%
1/42 • 2 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Afatinib and Paclitaxel
n=42 participants at risk
This is a multi-institution, open-label, non-randomized, Phase II evaluation of oral afatinib daily and intravenous paclitaxel in participants with trastuzumab refractory HER2-positive metastatic or recurrent esophagogastric adenocarcinoma.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
90.5%
38/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Fatigue
50.0%
21/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash acneiform
42.9%
18/42 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
31.0%
13/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
28.6%
12/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Papulopustular rash
19.0%
8/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
16.7%
7/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
16.7%
7/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
14.3%
6/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
11.9%
5/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
11.9%
5/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
11.9%
5/42 • 2 years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
11.9%
5/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
9.5%
4/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
9.5%
4/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
9.5%
4/42 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema multiforme
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Paronychia
7.1%
3/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
General disorders
Edema limbs
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric hemorrhage
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years
Investigations
Weight loss
4.8%
2/42 • 2 years

Additional Information

Dr. Yelena Janjigian, MD

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Phone: 646-888-4186

Results disclosure agreements

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