Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study to Analyze Mutations in V600 BRAF Oncogen in Participants With Metastatic Melanoma (NCT NCT02663232)

NCT ID: NCT02663232

Last Updated: 2023-07-03

Results Overview

Presence or absence of mutations in the V600 BRAF oncogene was determined in all eligible participants. Data collection and management of BRAF mutation testing was carried out using the Biomarker point® online platform. The platform was used as an electronic case report form (e-CRF) for collecting information in electronic format via a website. Percentage of participants with BRAF mutation status (mutated BRAF, wild type, not available) were reported.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

264 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Day 1

Results posted on

2023-07-03

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Overall Study
STARTED
264
Overall Study
COMPLETED
264
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study to Analyze Mutations in V600 BRAF Oncogen in Participants With Metastatic Melanoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Age, Continuous
68.0 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
113 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
151 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All enrolled participants were included in the analysis.

Presence or absence of mutations in the V600 BRAF oncogene was determined in all eligible participants. Data collection and management of BRAF mutation testing was carried out using the Biomarker point® online platform. The platform was used as an electronic case report form (e-CRF) for collecting information in electronic format via a website. Percentage of participants with BRAF mutation status (mutated BRAF, wild type, not available) were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With V600 BRAF Mutation Status
Mutated BRAF
41.3 percentage of participants
Interval 35.3 to 47.5
Percentage of Participants With V600 BRAF Mutation Status
Wild type
58.3 percentage of participants
Interval 52.1 to 64.3
Percentage of Participants With V600 BRAF Mutation Status
Not available
0.4 percentage of participants
Interval 0.02 to 2.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Melanoma stages were categorized (according to American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\]) as IIIc (advanced stage of melanoma), M1a (metastases to skin, subcutaneous, or distant lymph nodes, normal lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level, M1b (lung metastases, normal LDH) and M1c (metastases to all other visceral sites and normal LDH or distant metastases to any site combined with an elevated serum LDH level). Of these Stage IIIc was used as the referral category for comparisons.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Melanoma Stage
IIIc
14.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Melanoma Stage
M1a
19.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Melanoma Stage
M1c
22.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Melanoma Stage
M1b
13.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Melanoma Stage
Missing data
29.9 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Family History of Melanoma
5.7 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Data were obtained to classify the population with sun exposure as those with low, intermittent or chronic exposure. For the sub-analysis of low, intermittent and chronic exposure, percentages were calculated based on the population with any sun exposure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Sun Exposure
Any exposure (n=264)
49.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Sun Exposure
Low exposure (n=130)
12.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Sun Exposure
Intermittent exposure (n=130)
60.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Sun Exposure
Chronic exposure (n=130)
26.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Sun Exposure
Missing data (n=264)
13.6 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Primary tumor location included limbs (upper and lower extremities), trunk, head/neck, mucosa, uveal, acral, other (other than these specified locations), unknown (exact location unknown), and not available.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Uveal
4.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Limbs (Upper extremities)
9.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Limbs (Lower extremities)
22.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Trunk
28.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Head/Neck
14.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Mucosa
6.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Acral
1.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Other
0.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Unknown
8.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Primary Tumor Location
Not available
6.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Normal LDH levels range from 140 units per liter (U/L) to 280 U/L.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized By LDH Level
Normal
20.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized By LDH Level
High
51.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized By LDH Level
Unknown
28.4 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis except for one participant with missing data.

Median time from the diagnosis of primary melanoma to advanced disease was determined in years.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=263 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Median Time Since Diagnosis of Melanoma
1.0 years
Interval 0.1 to 3.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Source (Primary Tumor or Metastatic Sites)
Metastases
62.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Source (Primary Tumor or Metastatic Sites)
Primary tumor
34.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Source (Primary Tumor or Metastatic Sites)
Relapses
2.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Source (Primary Tumor or Metastatic Sites)
Unknown
0.8 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Type (Paraffin-embedded Tissue Blocks, Paraffin Block Slides, Cytology Slides, or Other)
Paraffin-embedded blocks
73.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Type (Paraffin-embedded Tissue Blocks, Paraffin Block Slides, Cytology Slides, or Other)
Slides of paraffin blocks
22.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Type (Paraffin-embedded Tissue Blocks, Paraffin Block Slides, Cytology Slides, or Other)
Cytological slides
3.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Tumor Sample Type (Paraffin-embedded Tissue Blocks, Paraffin Block Slides, Cytology Slides, or Other)
Other
0.8 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of Fixation (Buffered Formalin or Others)
Other
5.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of Fixation (Buffered Formalin or Others)
Buffered formalin
92.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of Fixation (Buffered Formalin or Others)
Unknown
1.9 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Breslow thickness is defined as the total vertical height of the melanoma, from the very top (called the granular layer) to the area of deepest penetration in the skin. An instrument called an ocular micrometer is used to measure the thickness of the excised (removed) tumor. In general, the higher the Breslow thickness, the worse the prognosis. The classifications were lesser than or equal to (≤) 1.0 millimeters (mm), 1.01 - 2.0 mm, 2.01 - 4.0 mm, greater than (\>) 4.0 mm and Unknown.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Breslow Thickness
1.01 - 2.0 mm
14.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Breslow Thickness
2.01 - 4.0 mm
22.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Breslow Thickness
>4 mm
27.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Breslow Thickness
≤1 mm
5.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Breslow Thickness
Unknown
30.3 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Ulceration
With ulceration
41.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Ulceration
Without ulceration
26.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Ulceration
Unknown
32.2 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Regression in melanoma is the replacement of tumor tissue with fibrosis, degenerated melanoma cells, lymphocytic proliferation, and telangiectasia formation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Regression
With regression
9.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Regression
Without regression
53.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Regression
Unknown
37.5 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Vascular invasion is defined as the appearance of cancer cells in the lymphatic and blood streams.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Vascular Invasion
Unknown
33.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Vascular Invasion
With vascular invasion
8.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Vascular Invasion
Without vascular invasion
58.7 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of DNA Extraction (Cobas® BRAF V600 Mutation Test or Others)
Cobas® BRAF V600 Mutation Test
93.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of DNA Extraction (Cobas® BRAF V600 Mutation Test or Others)
Other
6.8 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of BRAF Mutation Testing (Cobas® 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test or Others)
Other
3.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Categorized by Method of BRAF Mutation Testing (Cobas® 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test or Others)
Cobas® 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test
96.2 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

The samples were classified based on the percentage of tumor cells referred to the technique as follows: \<60 percent (%), 60-80%, \>80% and Unknown.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage Participants Categorized by the Percentage of Tumor Cells Referred to the Technique
<60%
12.1 percentage of participants
Percentage Participants Categorized by the Percentage of Tumor Cells Referred to the Technique
60-80%
31.4 percentage of participants
Percentage Participants Categorized by the Percentage of Tumor Cells Referred to the Technique
>80%
33.0 percentage of participants
Percentage Participants Categorized by the Percentage of Tumor Cells Referred to the Technique
Unknown
23.5 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: All participants enrolled in the study were included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metastatic Melanoma
n=264 Participants
Participants with metastatic melanoma who attended their physicians during the 18-month recruitment period and had valid biological samples available for BRAF mutation testing were included in the study. There was no intervention in this study.
Percentage of Participants With Adequate Quality/Quantity of Tumor Sample
100.0 percentage of participants

Adverse Events

Metastatic Melanoma

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Medical Communications

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Phone: 800-821-8590

Results disclosure agreements

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Restriction type: OTHER