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CompletedNCT00137423Updated Sep 30, 2009Results posted

Study Of SU011248 (Sunitinib) Given In A Continuous Daily Regimen In Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Cancer

A Phase 2 interventional study of SU011248 (sunitinib) in Carcinoma, Renal Cell Metastasis, sponsored by Pfizer. Completed at 10 sites in 7 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2009-09-30.

Sponsored by Pfizer · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
107
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To evaluate the anti-tumor activity of SU011248 (sunitinib) in cytokine-refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) when administered in a continuous treatment regimen

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Conditions studied

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell Metastasis
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In context

Carcinoma

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically proven renal cell carcinoma with metastases.
  • Evidence of unidimensionally measurable disease as per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST).
  • Failure of 1 prior cytokine-based therapy for metastatic disease. Patients treated with IFN-á alone must have received IFN-á for at least 4 weeks.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1.
  • Resolution of all acute toxic effects of prior therapy or surgical procedures to grade 1.
  • Adequate organ function

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior treatment with any systemic therapy other than 1 cytokine-based therapy.
  • Previous treatment on a SU011248 (sunitinib) clinical trial.
  • Major surgery, radiation therapy, or systemic therapy within 4 weeks of starting the study treatment.
  • Diagnosis of any second malignancy within the last 3 years, except basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell skin cancer, or in situ carcinoma that has been adequately treated with no evidence of recurrent disease for 12 months.
  • History of or known brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis, or new evidence of brain or leptomeningeal disease on screening Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan.
  • Any of the following within the 12 months prior to starting the study treatment: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, or pulmonary embolism.
  • Ongoing cardiac dysrhythmias of grade 2, atrial fibrillation of any grade, or QTc interval >450 msec for males or >470 msec for females.
  • Hypertension that cannot be controlled by medications (>150/100 mmHg despite optimal medical therapy).
  • Ongoing treatment with therapeutic doses of Coumadin (however, low dose Coumadin up to 2 mg PO daily for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis is allowed).
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
107 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    SU011248 (sunitinib)

    Single-arm study

    Drug: SU011248 (sunitinib)

Interventions

  • DrugSU011248 (sunitinib)

    37.5 mg/day, oral, continuous daily dosing

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Objective Response (Complete Response[CR] + Partial Response[PR]) in Subjects

    Confirmed objective responses using RECIST criteria defined as responses persisting on repeat imaging study for 2 assessments with at least 4 weeks between, and evaluating all target and non-target sites followed since baseline. Two PRs separated by an SD or NE visit in between was considered a confirmed response if the 2 PRs were \> 4 weeks apart. CR=disappearance of all target lesions. PR is a \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest dimensions of the target lesions taking as a reference the baseline sum longest dimensions.

    Time frame: 4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Duration of Tumor Response

    Using RECIST criteria: date of 1st objective tumor response (CR or PR) subsequently confirmed to date of 1st objective tumor progression or to death due to any cause within 28 days after last dose of study medication, whichever was first. Censored on day after the date of the last oncologic assessment documenting no tumor progression.

    Time frame: 4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up

  2. Time to Tumor Progression (TTP)

    Time from date of first dose of study medication to date of first documentation of objective tumor progression using RECIST criteria that occurred on treatment including within 28 days after the last dose of study medication. TTP censored on the day following the date of last oncologic assessment documenting absence of tumor progression. TTP based on the number of subjects with measurable disease at baseline, the correct histological cancer type, and had disease that was refractory to prior cytokine-based therapy(105 in total group).

    Time frame: 4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up

  3. Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    Using RECIST criteria: Time from date 1st dose study medication to date 1st documentation of objective tumor progression or death due to any cause occurring on treatment including within 28 days after last dose, whichever occurred 1st. Censored on day following the date of last oncologic assessment documenting absence of tumor progression. PFS based on the number of subjects with measurable disease at baseline, the correct histological cancer type, and had disease that was refractory to prior cytokine-based therapy(105 in total group).

    Time frame: 4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up

  4. Overall Survival

    Overall survival is time from the date of first dose of medication to the date of death due to any cause

    Time frame: 4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up

  5. Summary of FACIT Fatigue Scale Overall Score

    FACIT Fatigue Scale: Overall score from 13-questionnaire, which measures fatigue / asthenia for patients with chronic, life-threatening illnesses. For each question, a patient rates his / her condition for the past week on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). Higher scores always represent less fatigue / asthenia. Outcome based on completed questionnaires.

    Time frame: Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.

  6. Change From Baseline in Euro-QoL Five Dimension (EQ-5D) Weighted Health Index

    EQ-5D health status in 5 dimensions (mobility, self-care, pain / discomfort, anxiety / depression, usual activities) with a weighted health index based on general population values where 0.0=death and 1.0 = perfect health. Change: median index score at observation minus median index score at baseline.

    Time frame: Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.

  7. Change From Baseline in EuroQoL Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS) Overall Health Thermometer Score

    EQ-VAS score on the self-rated "thermometer" indicated the patient's own assessment of their health status from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) imaginable health state. Change: median score at observation minus median score at baseline. Maximum changes (increase or decrease from baseline).

    Time frame: Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.

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Results

Posted Jul 8, 2009

Participant flow

Patients must have failed 1 prior cytokine-based therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma and had to have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Started5453
Completed159
Not completed3944
Withdrew: Adverse event79
Withdrew: Consent withdrawn11
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy3133
Withdrew: Death01

Outcome measures

PrimaryObjective Response (Complete Response[CR] + Partial Response[PR]) in Subjects

Confirmed objective responses using RECIST criteria defined as responses persisting on repeat imaging study for 2 assessments with at least 4 weeks between, and evaluating all target and non-target sites followed since baseline. Two PRs separated by an SD or NE visit in between was considered a confirmed response if the 2 PRs were \> 4 weeks apart. CR=disappearance of all target lesions. PR is a \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest dimensions of the target lesions taking as a reference the baseline sum longest dimensions.

Time frame:
4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up
Reported as:
Number · participants
Objective Response (Complete Response[CR] + Partial Response[PR]) in Subjects
participantsAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Objective Response (Complete Response[CR] + Partial Response[PR]) in Subjects156
Statistical analysis
  • AM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248) · F distribution · Objective response rate: 28.3 · 95% CI 16.8 to 42.3
  • PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248) · F distribution · Objective response rate: 11.5 · 95% CI 4.4 to 23.4
SecondaryDuration of Tumor Response

Using RECIST criteria: date of 1st objective tumor response (CR or PR) subsequently confirmed to date of 1st objective tumor progression or to death due to any cause within 28 days after last dose of study medication, whichever was first. Censored on day after the date of the last oncologic assessment documenting no tumor progression.

Time frame:
4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up
Reported as:
Median · weeks
Duration of Tumor Response
weeksAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Duration of Tumor Response24.0 (16.1 to 64.1)32.0 (16.1 to 32.1)
SecondaryTime to Tumor Progression (TTP)

Time from date of first dose of study medication to date of first documentation of objective tumor progression using RECIST criteria that occurred on treatment including within 28 days after the last dose of study medication. TTP censored on the day following the date of last oncologic assessment documenting absence of tumor progression. TTP based on the number of subjects with measurable disease at baseline, the correct histological cancer type, and had disease that was refractory to prior cytokine-based therapy(105 in total group).

Time frame:
4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up
Reported as:
Median · weeks
Time to Tumor Progression (TTP)
weeksAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Time to Tumor Progression (TTP)35.7 (27.9 to 50.0)35.9 (20.3 to 38.1)
SecondaryProgression Free Survival (PFS)

Using RECIST criteria: Time from date 1st dose study medication to date 1st documentation of objective tumor progression or death due to any cause occurring on treatment including within 28 days after last dose, whichever occurred 1st. Censored on day following the date of last oncologic assessment documenting absence of tumor progression. PFS based on the number of subjects with measurable disease at baseline, the correct histological cancer type, and had disease that was refractory to prior cytokine-based therapy(105 in total group).

Time frame:
4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up
Reported as:
Median · weeks
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
weeksAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Progression Free Survival (PFS)35.7 (27.6 to 50.0)35.3 (20.3 to 38.1)
SecondaryOverall Survival

Overall survival is time from the date of first dose of medication to the date of death due to any cause

Time frame:
4 week treatment cycles up to 1 year in absence of withdrawal criteria requiring discontinuation includes 28 day post study follow up
Reported as:
Median · weeks
Overall Survival
weeksAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Overall Survival91.4 (69.4 to 115.4)76.4 (59.6 to 108.3)
Statistical analysis
  • AM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248) · Kaplan-Meier method · 1-year survival rate: 77.4 · 95% CI 63.6 to 86.5valid presentation only if at least 1 patient has overall survival \>=1 year. Based on normal approximation, 95% CI will be derived by log transformation of the cumulative hazard rate.
  • PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248) · Kaplan-Meier method · 1-year survival rate: 66.0 · 95% CI 51.6 to 77.1valid presentation only if at least 1 patient has overall survival \>=1 year. Based on normal approximation, 95% CI will be derived by log transformation of the cumulative hazard rate.
SecondarySummary of FACIT Fatigue Scale Overall Score

FACIT Fatigue Scale: Overall score from 13-questionnaire, which measures fatigue / asthenia for patients with chronic, life-threatening illnesses. For each question, a patient rates his / her condition for the past week on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 4 (very much). Higher scores always represent less fatigue / asthenia. Outcome based on completed questionnaires.

Time frame:
Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.
Reported as:
Mean · score on scale
Summary of FACIT Fatigue Scale Overall Score
score on scaleAM Dose Sunitinib MalatePM Dose Sunitinib Malate
Baseline Score n=52,5239.5 ± 11.4139.6 ± 10.15
Maximum Post-Baseline Score n=53,5243.4 ± 7.8642.7 ± 8.19
Minimum Post-Baseline Score n=53,5228.0 ± 12.3429.4 ± 13.65
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Euro-QoL Five Dimension (EQ-5D) Weighted Health Index

EQ-5D health status in 5 dimensions (mobility, self-care, pain / discomfort, anxiety / depression, usual activities) with a weighted health index based on general population values where 0.0=death and 1.0 = perfect health. Change: median index score at observation minus median index score at baseline.

Time frame:
Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.
Reported as:
Median · score on scale
Change From Baseline in Euro-QoL Five Dimension (EQ-5D) Weighted Health Index
score on scaleAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Maximum Increase0.0 (-0.7 to 0.9)0.0 (-0.3 to 1.0)
Maximum Decrease0.0 (-0.8 to 0.8)-0.1 (-0.6 to 0.7)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in EuroQoL Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS) Overall Health Thermometer Score

EQ-VAS score on the self-rated "thermometer" indicated the patient's own assessment of their health status from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) imaginable health state. Change: median score at observation minus median score at baseline. Maximum changes (increase or decrease from baseline).

Time frame:
Day 1 and day 15 of each treatment cycle from cycle 1 to cycle 4; day 1 of each treatment cycle after cycle 4 up to one year.
Reported as:
Median · score on scale
Change From Baseline in EuroQoL Visual Analog Scale (EQ-VAS) Overall Health Thermometer Score
score on scaleAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Maximum Increase0.0 (-40.0 to 32.0)0.0 (-45.0 to 92.0)
Maximum Decrease-10.0 (-51.0 to 80.0)-9.0 (-40.0 to 44.0)

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
AM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)———
PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)———
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders4/543/53
Disease progressionGeneral disorders0/543/53
AnorexiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders1/543/53
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders1/543/53
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders3/541/53
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/542/53
HaematemesisGastrointestinal disorders1/542/53
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders0/542/53
AstheniaGeneral disorders1/542/53
FatigueGeneral disorders0/542/53
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventAM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders41/5440/53
Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndromeSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders28/5423/53
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders25/5421/53
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders25/5419/53
HypertensionVascular disorders25/5423/53
AstheniaGeneral disorders24/5420/53
FatigueGeneral disorders19/5422/53
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders22/5415/53
AnorexiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders21/5420/53
Hair colour changesSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders18/5420/53

Baseline characteristics

Age Continuous
Age Continuous(years)AM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)Total
Mean59.3 ± 9.2757.2 ± 11.4858.2 ± 10.43
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)AM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)PM Dose Sunitinib Malate (SU011248)Total
Female81119
Male464288
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Study locations

10 sites
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Stanford, California 94305, United States
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89135, United States
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Villejuif, 94805, France
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Berlin, 10117, Germany
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Muenchen, 81664, Germany
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Thessaloniki, 56429, Greece
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Nijmegen, Gld 6525 GA, Netherlands
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Lund, SE-221 85, Sweden
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden
  • Pfizer Investigational Site
    St. Gallen, CH-9007, Switzerland
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References and documents

Publications

  • de Velasco G, McKay RR, Lin X, Moreira RB, Simantov R, Choueiri TK. Comprehensive Analysis of Survival Outcomes in Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated in Clinical Trials. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2017 Dec;15(6):652-660.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2017.03.004. Epub 2017 Mar 21. PubMed 28410911 ↗
  • Grunwald V, Lin X, Kalanovic D, Simantov R. Early Tumour Shrinkage: A Tool for the Detection of Early Clinical Activity in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Eur Urol. 2016 Dec;70(6):1006-1015. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2016.05.010. Epub 2016 May 26. PubMed 27238653 ↗
  • Grunwald V, McKay RR, Krajewski KM, Kalanovic D, Lin X, Perkins JJ, Simantov R, Choueiri TK. Depth of remission is a prognostic factor for survival in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Eur Urol. 2015 May;67(5):952-8. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.12.036. Epub 2015 Jan 7. PubMed 25577718 ↗
  • Escudier B, Roigas J, Gillessen S, Harmenberg U, Srinivas S, Mulder SF, Fountzilas G, Peschel C, Flodgren P, Maneval EC, Chen I, Vogelzang NJ. Phase II study of sunitinib administered in a continuous once-daily dosing regimen in patients with cytokine-refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Sep 1;27(25):4068-75. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2008.20.5476. Epub 2009 Aug 3. PubMed 19652072 ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00137423
Lead sponsor
Pfizer
First posted
Aug 29, 2005
Start date
May 2005
Primary completion
Sep 2007
Completion
May 2008
Results posted
Jul 8, 2009
Last update
Sep 30, 2009

Study contacts

Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
study director · Pfizer

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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