Trial Outcomes & Findings for Phase II Trial of Nelfinavir With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (NCT NCT02207439)

NCT ID: NCT02207439

Last Updated: 2023-07-25

Results Overview

locoregional control determined via diagnostic imaging and clinical examination.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

18 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

5 years

Results posted on

2023-07-25

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Single Arm, 2 Period, Phase 2 Trial
Period 1: Nelfinavir Lead-In (1250 mg bid, 7-14 days) Period 2: Definitive Chemoradiotherapy with Nelfinavir (70 Gy radiotherapy over 7 weeks)
Nelfinavir Lead-In
STARTED
17
Nelfinavir Lead-In
COMPLETED
17
Nelfinavir Lead-In
NOT COMPLETED
0
Chemoradiotherapy With Nelfinavir
STARTED
17
Chemoradiotherapy With Nelfinavir
COMPLETED
17
Chemoradiotherapy With Nelfinavir
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Phase II Trial of Nelfinavir With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=17 Participants
Nelfinavir (Viracept®) 1250 mg FMISO
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
61 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 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
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
17 participants
n=5 Participants
Locoregional head and neck cancer
17 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 5 years

locoregional control determined via diagnostic imaging and clinical examination.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=17 Participants
Locoregional Control
Locoregional Control
17 participants
Interval 11.0 to 17.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 7-14 days

Decrease in Hypoxia from Nelfinavir was determined by change in uptake and volume as assessed via 18f-FMISO or 18f-EF5 PET/CT pre-Nelfinavir versus post Nelfnavir lead-in

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=12 Participants
Locoregional Control
Decrease in Hypoxia From Nelfinavir
12 participants
Interval 8.0 to 12.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From the initiation of any study procedures to 30 days following the completion of 7 chemoradiation

Change in Glucose Metabolism from Nelfinavir was determined by change in glucose uptake as assessed via FDG-PET/CT pre-Nelfinavir versus post Nelfnavir lead-in

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=17 Participants
Locoregional Control
Change in Glucose Metabolism From Nelfinavir
17 Participants

Adverse Events

Single Arm Phase 2

Serious events: 17 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=17 participants at risk
Nelfinavir (Viracept®) 1250 mg FMISO
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 5 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophagitis
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
29.4%
5/17 • Number of events 9 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Cardiac disorders
Sinus bradycardia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 46 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Single Arm Phase 2
n=17 participants at risk
Nelfinavir (Viracept®) 1250 mg FMISO
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 4 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
47.1%
8/17 • Number of events 17 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
52.9%
9/17 • Number of events 17 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 4 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bullous dermatitis
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
47.1%
8/17 • Number of events 9 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
23.5%
4/17 • Number of events 4 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Creatinine increased
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Dermatitis radiation
82.4%
14/17 • Number of events 21 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
47.1%
8/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
47.1%
8/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
88.2%
15/17 • Number of events 22 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
64.7%
11/17 • Number of events 17 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Edema face
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Edema limbs
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema multiforme
23.5%
4/17 • Number of events 4 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Esophageal pain
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Fatigue
64.7%
11/17 • Number of events 17 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Fever
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroparesis
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Headache
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hemorrhoids
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccups
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hoarseness
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
23.5%
4/17 • Number of events 6 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 5 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
23.5%
4/17 • Number of events 6 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
29.4%
5/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngeal edema
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Localized edema
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Lymphocyte count increased
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Middle ear inflammation
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
52.9%
9/17 • Number of events 13 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
41.2%
7/17 • Number of events 7 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Neck edema
41.2%
7/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck pain
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
General disorders
Pain
29.4%
5/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 5 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Prostatic pain
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Salivary duct inflammation
58.8%
10/17 • Number of events 14 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sore throat
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach pain
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Vascular disorders
Thromboembolic event
5.9%
1/17 • Number of events 1 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
17.6%
3/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Voice alteration
35.3%
6/17 • Number of events 7 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 2 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Weight loss
23.5%
4/17 • Number of events 6 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
100.0%
17/17 • Number of events 332 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 3 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation
Investigations
Investigations
11.8%
2/17 • Number of events 8 • Start: at initiation of first study procedure (baseline PET/CT imaging) Ends: 30 days after last day of chemoradiation

Additional Information

Alexander Lin, MD

University of Pennsylvania

Phone: 215-662-3198

Results disclosure agreements

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