Trial Outcomes & Findings for Linear Energy Transfer (LET)-Optimized Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) as a Component of Definitive Chemoradiation for Newly Diagnosed Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal: a Feasibility Trial (NCT NCT03690921)

NCT ID: NCT03690921

Last Updated: 2023-06-29

Results Overview

Number (percentage) of patients with physician-reported acute G3+ GI, GU and heme toxicities

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Acute physician reported toxicity from start of treatment 12 weeks post-treatment

Results posted on

2023-06-29

Participant Flow

Recruitment occurred from 11/5/2018 until 6/3/2022. Recruitment occurred in radiation oncology clinics at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.

There were no enrolled patients excluded prior to assignment to arms or groups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Overall Study
STARTED
8
Overall Study
COMPLETED
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Linear Energy Transfer (LET)-Optimized Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) as a Component of Definitive Chemoradiation for Newly Diagnosed Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal: a Feasibility Trial

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
70 Years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
8 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
7 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
8 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Acute physician reported toxicity from start of treatment 12 weeks post-treatment

Population: All patients with 12 week follow up.

Number (percentage) of patients with physician-reported acute G3+ GI, GU and heme toxicities

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Acute Toxicity
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Population: All patients with 12 weeks follow up

Number (percentage) patients who achieved a complete clinical response of their disease by 12 weeks after chemoradiation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Complete Response at 12 Weeks
6 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Patients with 24 month follow up

Patients alive without evidence of local progression 24 months after chemoradiation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Local Progression Free Survival at 24 Months
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Patients with 24 month follow up

Patients alive without evidence of distant metastases 24 months after chemoradiation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Distant Metastasis-free Survival at 24 Months.
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 months

Population: Patients with 24 month follow up

Patients alive 24 months after chemoradiation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Overall Survival at 24 Months
7 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: All patients with 24 week follow up

Number (percentage) patients who achieved a complete clinical response of their disease by 24 weeks after chemoradiation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 Participants
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy with concurrent chemotherapy as definitive treatment for non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Complete Response at 24 Weeks
6 Participants

Adverse Events

IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
IMPT for Anal Cancer (Single Arm Trial)
n=8 participants at risk
Acute physician reported toxicity from start of treatment 12 weeks post-treatment.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abnormal bowel habits
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute eosinophil decrease
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute lymphocyte decrease
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute monocyte decrease
50.0%
4/8 • Number of events 4 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute neutrophil decrease
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Absolute neutrophil increase
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney disease
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Alkaline phosphatase increase
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anal fissure
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anal bleeding
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
87.5%
7/8 • Number of events 7 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anorectal pain
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anorexia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
AST Increased
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Back pain
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Nervous system disorders
Bilateral foot pain
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Nervous system disorders
Binaural tinnitus
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
Bladder incontinence
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bowel incontinence
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bowel urgency
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
BUN increase
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Carbon Dioxide Decreased
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Chest pain (non-cardiac)
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Chloride level increase
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Chloride level decrease
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
Creatinine increased
62.5%
5/8 • Number of events 5 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
General disorders
Difficulty with sleep
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dyspaurenia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Epigastric pain
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
General disorders
Fatigue
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
High TSH
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hot flashes
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Increased LDH
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Low back pain
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Low TSH
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Lower extremity edema
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Maculopapular rash of torso
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Monocyte count increase
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucous discharge
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
62.5%
5/8 • Number of events 5 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Nosebleed
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
General disorders
PICC line pain
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Platelet count decreased
25.0%
2/8 • Number of events 2 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Total protein decreased
37.5%
3/8 • Number of events 3 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
General disorders
Ear fullness
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Cardiac disorders
Troponin I increased
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Frequency
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Urgency
12.5%
1/8 • Number of events 1 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
White blood cell count decreased
50.0%
4/8 • Number of events 4 • Assessed up to 2 years
CTCAE v4

Additional Information

Dr. Emma Holliday

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Phone: 713-563-2340

Results disclosure agreements

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