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A Targeted Phase I/II Trial of ZD6474 (Vandetanib; ZACTIMA) Plus the Proteasome Inhibitor, Bortezomib (Velcade ), in Adults With Solid Tumors With a Focus on Hereditary or Sporadic, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)

A Phase 1/2 interventional study of Bortezomib and Vandetanib in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI). Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-11-29.

Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Terminated due to slow accrual,primary endpoint reached \& investigator left NIH.

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 3 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Feb 2009, registered Jun 2009).
Phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
22
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Background:

  • The combination of anti-cancer drugs vandetanib (given orally) and bortezomib (given intravenously) has not been used in humans. However, both drugs have been studied separately. Bortezomib has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma, while vandetanib is still under investigation pending FDA approval.
  • Both bortezomib and vandetanib are under investigation for use in treating certain kinds of cancer. Researchers hope that the combination of these two drugs will be more effective than either of them alone.

Objectives:

  • To determine if the combination of vandetanib and bortezomib will decrease the amount of the cancer and, if it does, to determine how long the response will last.
  • To determine any side effects that may occur with this combination of treatments.
  • To determine what doses of each drug are well tolerated and safe when given together.
  • To study genetic mutations in tumors to better understand how tumors grow and how these drugs interact with the tumor.

Eligibility:

  • Patients 18 years of age and older with solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have either recurred or shown further growth. The tumor(s) must be able to be evaluated by X-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and CT (computerized tomography) scanning.
  • Patients who have been diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer will participate in Phase II of the study.

Design:

  • Tumor samples may be taken at the start of the study for research purposes.
  • Phase I: Patient groups will be treated on an outpatient basis with vandetanib and bortezomib, given at increasing doses over four different levels to determine the maximum tolerated dose calculated by height and weight:
  • Doses will be given on Days 1, 4, 8, and 11 for each 28-day cycle.
  • Two additional levels (Level 1A and Level 1B) may be included in the study, depending on side effects at various levels.
  • Phase II: Patients with medullary thyroid cancer will be divided into two groups, with two patients in Group A for every one patient in Group B. No placebo will be involved in this study.
  • Group A: Patients will be treated with vandetanib and bortezomib at the maximally tolerated dose of the Phase I study.
  • Group B: Patients will be treated with bortezomib alone.
  • A second tumor sample may be taken. In patients with thyroid cancer, the second biopsy will be done at the 6-week evaluation (approximately 42 days after beginning). In patients with cancer other than thyroid cancer, the second biopsy will be obtained on Day 4 of either the first or second cycle, after the bortezomib infusion.
  • The effects of the drugs will be studied through blood samples and CT scans taken during and after various drug cycles.
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Background:

  • Vandetanib (CAPRELSA; ZD6474) potently inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2), and shows additional inhibitory activity at sub-micromolar concentrations against the Rearranged during Transfection (RET) receptor, Flt-4 and EGF receptor tyrosine kinases.
  • Clinical trials have shown that vandetanib is active against medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs), but the activity is characterized by partial responses of variable duration, underscoring the need to develop active combinatorial regimens.
  • Bortezomib (PS-341, Velcade ), a proteasome inhibitor, has been reported to have several putative mechanisms of action and it is likely that its toxicity is mediated by affecting more than one pathway or target. Bortezomib is reported to inhibit the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kappaB) pathway and regulate NF-kappaB-dependent expression of several other inhibitors of apoptosis.
  • In vitro studies have shown bortezomib to be active against a broad range of thyroid cancer cell lines. Given this activity of bortezomib and the role of the proteasome in regulating diverse cellular pathways, this study proposes to combine bortezomib with vandetanib to treat patients with advanced solid tumors with a focus on patients with MTC.

Objectives:

  • To assess the activity of vandetanib plus bortezomib in adults with MTC, using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and tumor biomarkers including carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and calcitonin as endpoints.
  • To assess the safety and tolerance of vandetanib plus bortezomib in dose-seeking cohorts.
  • To compare the combination bortezomib plus vandetanib versus vandetanib alone in adults with MTC by assessing the response rate and progression-free survival
  • In exploratory analyses: (a) examine the correlation between genotype and response to therapy in patients with MTC, (b) examine the extent, if any, of rearranged during transfection (RET) inhibition in patients with MTC following the administration of vandetanib; and (c) examine the effect, if any, of bortezomib on microtubules.

Eligibility:

  • Adults age 18 and older with unresectable, recurrent or metastatic solid tumors, including MTC.
  • Disease must be evaluable by RECIST.

Design:

  • Phase I dose-escalation study followed by randomized phase II trial.
  • Maximum total number for planned enrollment: 117 - Dose-seeking cohorts of three to 6 patients until maximum tolerated dose (MTD)/dose limiting toxicity (DLT) reached (up to 24 patients) followed by a randomized phase II trial comparing the activity of the combination of bortezomib plus vandetanib with vandetanib alone (2:1 randomization 62 plus 31 equals 93 patients).
  • The MTD and DLT will be determined based on toxicities during the first eight weeks of combined therapy.
  • Cycle length will be four weeks. Response will be determined by RECIST every 12 weeks.
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Conditions studied

  • Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Keywords

  • Vandetanib
  • Bortezomib
  • Medullary Thyroid
  • Proteasome Inhibitor
  • Cancer
  • Solid Tumor
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Medullary Thyroid Cancer
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In context

Thyroid Neoplasms

802 studies on the registry are indexed under Thyroid Neoplasms; 216 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 22 is below the median of 51 across 507 interventional studies indexed under Thyroid Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the lead sponsor of 3,506 studies on the registry; 334 are open to participants now.

Of its 402 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 365 (91%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Pathologic confirmation of cancer by the Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  2. Phase I: Diagnosis of recurrent, metastatic or primary unresectable solid tumor that does not have curative standard treatment.

    Phase II: Diagnosis of recurrent, metastatic or primary unresectable medullary thyroid cancer (MTC).

  3. Measurable disease at presentation: Either by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) or by measurement of serum markers (calcitonin, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), prostate specific antigen (PSA) or cancer antigen 125 or carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA-125) in the dose-finding portion of the study; with disease measurable by RECIST required only in the phase II cohort.
  4. A life expectancy of at least 3 months and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 1.
  5. Age greater than or equal to 18 years
  6. Last dose of chemotherapy or experimental therapy more than 4 weeks (6 weeks in the case of nitrosourea) prior to enrollment date; unless the last therapy consisted of an oral agent whose average half life is known to be less than 48 hours in which case only 2 weeks need to have elapsed. Regardless of the therapy, any toxicity greater than Common Terminology Criteria in Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade 1 from previous anti-cancer therapy must have been resolved.
  7. Last radiotherapy treatment 4 weeks prior to starting treatment with this protocol with the exception of palliative radiotherapy and there must be sites of measurable disease that did not receive radiation.
  8. Organ and marrow function as defined:

    • total bilirubin less than 1.5 times the upper limit of reference range (ULRR), unless the patient meets the criteria for Gilbert's Syndrome
    • alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) all three less than 2.5 times the upper limit of the reference range (ULRR), or less than 5 times the ULRR if judged by the investigator to be related to liver metastases
    • serum creatinine less than 1.5 times the ULRR or creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 mL/minute (calculated by Cockcroft-Gault formula or measured in a timed urine collection)
    • serum calcium below the CTCAE grade 1 upper limit (11.5mg/dL or 2.9 mmol/L). In cases where the serum calcium is below the normal range, the calcium adjusted for albumin is calculated and substituted for the measured value.
    • serum potassium greater than the lower limit of normal (LLN) and less than 5.5 mmol/L.
    • serum magnesium greater than the LLN and less than 3.0 mg/dL or 1.23 mmol/L.
    • absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1000/mm(3)
    • platelet count greater than or equal to 100,000/mm(3)
    • Prothrombin time (PT) less than or equal to 4 seconds above ULN and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) less than or equal to 10 seconds above ULN.
  9. Ability to understand and sign an informed consent document.
  10. Provision of informed consent prior to any study-related procedures
  11. Negative pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential
  12. Ability and willingness to follow the guidelines of the clinical protocol including visits to National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland for treatment and follow up visits.
  13. Because the effects of chemotherapy on the developing human fetus are potentially harmful, female patients must be one year post-menopausal, surgically sterile, or using an acceptable method of contraception during and continued after the last dose of study medications (oral contraceptives, barrier methods, approved contraceptive implant, long-term injectable contraception, intrauterine device or tubal ligation). Male patients must be surgically sterile or using an acceptable method of contraception during their participation in this study. Contraceptive use will continue for at least four months after the last dose of study medication.

Exclusion criteria

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  1. Patients with cancer potentially curable by surgical excision alone or patients who have not received therapy that might be considered standard and potentially curable.
  2. Evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic disease or any concurrent condition including, but not limited to symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, unstable hypertension, seizure disorder, or psychiatric illness which in the Investigators opinion makes it undesirable for the patient to participate in the trial or which would jeopardize compliance with the protocol.
  3. Untreated brain metastases (or local treatment of brain metastases within the last 6 months) due to the poor prognosis of these patients and difficulty ascertaining the cause of neurologic toxicities.
  4. During Phase II enrollment: Prior therapy with vandetanib.
  5. Women who are currently pregnant or breast-feeding, due to the possible adverse effects on the developing fetus and infants.
  6. The presence of a second malignancy within the last 2 years, other than squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ cervical cancer because it will complicate the primary objective of the study. Cancer survivors who have been free of disease for at least two years can be enrolled in this study.

    • There is one other exception to the exclusion of secondary malignancies: multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) patients with concurrent medullary thyroid cancer and pheochromocytoma may be enrolled at the discretion of the Principal Investigator.
  7. Patients with evidence of a bleeding diathesis that cannot be corrected with standard therapy or factor replacement.
  8. Any unresolved toxicity greater than CTCAE grade 1 (except alopecia) from previous anticancer therapy. Patients with grade 1 neuropathy will be evaluated on a case by case basis for entry into study. Baseline conditions will be taken into consideration.
  9. Major surgery within 4 weeks, or incompletely healed surgical incision before starting study therapy.
  10. Clinically significant cardiovascular event (e.g. myocardial infarction, superior vena cava syndrome (SVC), New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification of heart disease greater than or equal to 2 within 3 months before entry; or presence of cardiac disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator, increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmia.
  11. History of arrhythmia (multifocal premature ventricular contractions PVCs, bigeminy, trigeminy, ventricular tachycardia, or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation) which is symptomatic or requires treatment (CTCAE grade 3) or asymptomatic sustained ventricular tachycardia. Atrial fibrillation controlled on medication is not excluded.
  12. History (within the last 6 months) or presence of stroke/cerebrovascular accident.
  13. Corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation with other medications. If the medication can be discontinued and an alternative medication started that does not cause QTc prolongation, the patient would be eligible. If no alternative medication is available and the medication cannot be discontinued for medical reasons, then the patient would not be eligible.
  14. Congenital long Q wave, T wave (QT) syndrome, or 1st degree relative with unexplained sudden death under 40 years of age.
  15. Presence of left bundle branch block (LBBB).
  16. QTc with Bazett's correction that is not measurable, or greater than or equal to 480 msec on screening electrocardiogram (ECG). (Note: If a patient has a QTc interval greater than or equal to 480 msec on screening ECG, the screen ECG may be repeated twice (at least 24 hours apart). The average QTc from the three screening ECGs must be less than 480 msec in order for the patient to be eligible for the study). Patients who are receiving a drug that has a risk of QTc prolongation are excluded if QTc is greater than or equal to 460 msec.
  17. Concurrent medication that may cause QTc prolongation or induce Torsades de Pointes: Those medications in Group One will not be allowed. Those medications in Group Two will be allowed.
  18. Hypertension not controlled by medical therapy (systolic blood pressure greater than 160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mm Hg)
  19. Currently active (uncontrolled) diarrhea greater than or equal to CTCAE Grade 2 that may affect the ability of the patient to absorb the vandetanib or tolerate diarrhea. Antidiarrhea medications are allowed in patients with chronic diarrhea.
  20. Concomitant medications that are potent inducers (rifampicin, rifabutin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital and St. John's Wort) of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) function.
  21. Major surgery within 4-weeks, or incompletely healed surgical incision before starting study medications. Biopsies, port placements, and dental work are examples of acceptable (nonmajor) surgery within the 4 week time frame.
  22. Inability to take oral medications for whatever reason.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
22 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Phase 1 - vandetanib and bortezomib

    Patients will be treated with vandetanib and bortezomib to find the maximally tolerated dose

    Drug: Bortezomib · Drug: Vandetanib

  • Active comparator
    Phase 2 B - vandetanib alone

    Patients will be treated with vandetanib alone.

    Drug: Vandetanib

  • Active comparator
    Phase 2 A - vandetanib and bortezomib at the MTD

    Patients will be treated with vandetanib and bortezomib at the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) of the Phase I study

    Drug: Bortezomib · Drug: Vandetanib

Interventions

  • DrugBortezomib

    This study is designed to assess the safety, tolerance and activity of daily oral vandetanib and bortezomib on days 1, 4, 8 \& 11 every 28 days in adults

    Also known as: Velcade

  • DrugVandetanib

    This study is designed to assess the safety, tolerance and activity of daily oral vandetanib and bortezomib on days 1, 4, 8 \& 11 every 28 days in adults

    Also known as: Caprelsa

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Vandetanib

    A maximum tolerated dose for vandetanib will be determined if dose limiting toxicity is observed in 2 or more patients at one of the dose levels being evaluated. The MTD will be the dose level immediately preceding the dose level at which DLT (e.g. defined as neutrophil count below 1000/ µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours OR a single neutrophil count below 500/µL occurred. Platelet count below 50,000 µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours apart OR a singe platelet count below 25,000/µL. A platelet transfusion administered when platelet count is below 50,000/µL is dose limiting thrombocytopenia, unless the transfusion is being administered for peri-operative coverage.

    Time frame: 80 days

  2. Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Bortezomib

    A maximum tolerated dose for bortezomib will be determined if dose limiting toxicity is observed in 2 or more patients at one of the dose levels being evaluated. The MTD will be the dose level immediately preceding the dose level at which DLT (e.g. defined as neutrophil count below 1000/ µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours OR a single neutrophil count below 500/µL occurred. Platelet count below 50,000 µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours apart OR a singe platelet count below 25,000/µL. A platelet transfusion administered when platelet count is below 50,000/µL is dose limiting thrombocytopenia, unless the transfusion is being administered for peri-operative coverage.

    Time frame: 80 days

  3. Phase 2: Tumor Response in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib

    Response is assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete response is disappearance of all target lesions. Partial response is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD. Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. Stable disease is neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started.

    Time frame: 4 months

  4. Phase 2: Progression Free Survival in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib

    Progression free survival is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression. Progression is assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and is defined as the appearance of one or more new lesions or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Although a clear progression of "non-target" lesions only is exceptional, the opinion of the treating physician should prevail in such circumstances, and the progression status should be confirmed at a later time by the review panel (or Principal Investigator).

    Time frame: 4 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of Adults With a Diagnosis of MTC Treated With Either of Two Regimens: (1) Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib or (2) Daily Oral Vandetanib

    Comparison of response between cohorts 1, 2A and 2B was to be determined by computed tomography scan reviews using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete response is disappearance of all target lesions. Partial response is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD.

    Time frame: 2-3 years

  2. Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    Progression free survival is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression. Comparison of PFS between cohorts 1, 2A and 2B was to be assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

    Time frame: 2-3 years

  3. Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    Here is the number of participants with adverse events assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria in Adverse Events (CTCAE) v4.0. For the detailed list of adverse events see the adverse event module.

    Time frame: Date treatment consent signed to date off study, approximately 7 years and 9 days

  4. Number of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Calcitonin (CTN) Response

    Calcitonin was measured by the biomarker response criteria. Complete response (CR) is normalization (≤ upper limit of normal) of CTN level following treatment, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the CTN level relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Progressive disease is a ≥50% increase in the CTN relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Stable disease is \<50% increase or decrease in CTN level relative to the baseline level.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  5. Number of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Response

    Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) was measured by the biomarker response criteria. Complete response (CR) is normalization (≤ upper limit of normal) of CEA level following treatment, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the CEA level relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Progressive disease is a ≥50% increase in the CEA relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Stable disease is \<50% increase or decrease in CEA level relative to the baseline level.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  6. Percentage of Participants With a Change in Frequency in Tumor-Related Diarrhea Compared to Baseline

    Complete response is an average of 0-2 formed stools per day for a period of at least 4 weeks. partial response is a ≥50% decrease in the average stool frequency relative to baseline and a change in stool consistency from watery to loose (partially formed) for a period of at least 4 weeks. No response is criteria for CR or PR not met. Only patients with a stool frequency of ≥5/day and a stool consistency of watery will be evaluable for clinical response.

    Time frame: Baseline, and for a period of at least 4 weeks post study drug administration

  7. Percentage of Participants With a Change in Consistency in Tumor-Related Diarrhea Compared to Baseline

    Baseline stool consistency (formed, loose or partially formed, watery) will be the consistency most frequently observed during a 7-day period immediately prior to starting vandetanib. Complete response (CR) is an average of 0-2 formed stools per day for a period of at least 4 weeks. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the average stool frequency relative to baseline and a change in stool consistency from watery to loose (partially formed) for a period of at least 4 weeks. No response is criteria for CR or PR not met. Only patients with a stool frequency of ≥5/day and a stool consistency of watery will be evaluable for clinical response.

    Time frame: Baseline, and for a period of at least 4 weeks post study drug administration

  8. Maximum Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Normalized to Dose (Cmax/D)

    Geometric mean for Bortezomib pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters both before (cycle 1 day 1) and during steady-state Vandetanib (cycle 3 day 1; exposures are dose normalized). Bortezomib plasma concentrations were measured using a validated LC-MS/MS assay with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of 1 ng/mL. Only measured concentrations above the LLOQ were used in the calculation of PK parameters. The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) was recorded as observed values.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose, 1, 2,4, 6, 8, 10 and 24 hours post dose

  9. Area Under the Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity/Dose (AUCinf/D)

    The area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf) was calculated using the linear up-log down trapezoidal method via extrapolation of AUC(LAST) (AUC to the last quantifiable time point) by dividing C(LAST) (the last measurable drug concentration, typically at 24 hour post-dose) by the rate constant of the terminal phase, lambda z. This constant was determined from the slope of the terminal phase of the concentration-time curve using weighted least-squares as the estimation procedure.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose

  10. Terminal Half-Life (T1/2) of Bortezomib

    The time it takes for the measured concentration of the drug to drop by half.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose

  11. Total Systemic Clearance (CL) of Bortezomib

    Total systemic clearance = dose/area under curve extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf.). This measurement represents the rate at which plasma is systematically cleared of drug.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose

  12. Bortezomib Volume of Distribution (Vss)

    Vss represents the volume into which the drug distributes into once given to the patient at steady-state. This volume parameter provides a measure of where in the body the drug is going, based on fluid volume.

    Time frame: Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose

  13. Comparison of Steady State Vandetanib Exposure With Relevant Literature Values

    Because vandetanib PK exposure was only measured during a single 8-hr window during daily dosing, the only comparison to assess the effect of bortezomib is to compare these values to published literature."

    Time frame: Cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 60 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose

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Results

Posted May 17, 2017

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePhase 1 - Vandetanib and BortezomibPhase 2 A - Vandetanib and Bortezomib at the MTD
Started211
Completed211
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimaryPhase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Vandetanib

A maximum tolerated dose for vandetanib will be determined if dose limiting toxicity is observed in 2 or more patients at one of the dose levels being evaluated. The MTD will be the dose level immediately preceding the dose level at which DLT (e.g. defined as neutrophil count below 1000/ µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours OR a single neutrophil count below 500/µL occurred. Platelet count below 50,000 µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours apart OR a singe platelet count below 25,000/µL. A platelet transfusion administered when platelet count is below 50,000/µL is dose limiting thrombocytopenia, unless the transfusion is being administered for peri-operative coverage.

Time frame:
80 days
Reported as:
Number · mg
Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Vandetanib
mgPhase 1
Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Vandetanib300
PrimaryPhase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Bortezomib

A maximum tolerated dose for bortezomib will be determined if dose limiting toxicity is observed in 2 or more patients at one of the dose levels being evaluated. The MTD will be the dose level immediately preceding the dose level at which DLT (e.g. defined as neutrophil count below 1000/ µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours OR a single neutrophil count below 500/µL occurred. Platelet count below 50,000 µL (grade 3) on 2 consecutive measurements drawn at least 72 hours apart OR a singe platelet count below 25,000/µL. A platelet transfusion administered when platelet count is below 50,000/µL is dose limiting thrombocytopenia, unless the transfusion is being administered for peri-operative coverage.

Time frame:
80 days
Reported as:
Number · mg/m^2
Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Bortezomib
mg/m^2Phase 1
Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of Daily Oral Bortezomib1.3
PrimaryPhase 2: Tumor Response in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib

Response is assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete response is disappearance of all target lesions. Partial response is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD. Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. Stable disease is neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum LD since the treatment started.

Time frame:
4 months
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Phase 2: Tumor Response in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib
ParticipantsPhase 2 A
Complete Response0
Partial Response0
Stable Disease0
Progressive Disease1
PrimaryPhase 2: Progression Free Survival in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib

Progression free survival is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression. Progression is assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and is defined as the appearance of one or more new lesions or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Although a clear progression of "non-target" lesions only is exceptional, the opinion of the treating physician should prevail in such circumstances, and the progression status should be confirmed at a later time by the review panel (or Principal Investigator).

Time frame:
4 months
Reported as:
Median · months
Phase 2: Progression Free Survival in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib
monthsPhase 2 A - Vandetanib and Bortezomib at the MTD
Phase 2: Progression Free Survival in Adults With a Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC) Treated With Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib3.67
SecondaryResponse Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of Adults With a Diagnosis of MTC Treated With Either of Two Regimens: (1) Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib or (2) Daily Oral Vandetanib

Comparison of response between cohorts 1, 2A and 2B was to be determined by computed tomography scan reviews using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete response is disappearance of all target lesions. Partial response is at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum LD.

Time frame:
2-3 years
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of Adults With a Diagnosis of MTC Treated With Either of Two Regimens: (1) Daily Oral Vandetanib and Bortezomib or (2) Daily Oral Vandetanib
ParticipantsPhase 1Phase 2A
Complete Response00
Partial Response60
SecondaryProgression Free Survival (PFS)

Progression free survival is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression. Comparison of PFS between cohorts 1, 2A and 2B was to be assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Progressive disease is at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions.

Time frame:
2-3 years
Reported as:
Median · Months
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
MonthsPhase 1Phase 2A
Progression Free Survival (PFS)30.2 (1.8 to 93.67)3.02
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events

Here is the number of participants with adverse events assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria in Adverse Events (CTCAE) v4.0. For the detailed list of adverse events see the adverse event module.

Time frame:
Date treatment consent signed to date off study, approximately 7 years and 9 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events
ParticipantsPhase 1Phase 2 A
Number of Participants With Adverse Events210
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Calcitonin (CTN) Response

Calcitonin was measured by the biomarker response criteria. Complete response (CR) is normalization (≤ upper limit of normal) of CTN level following treatment, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the CTN level relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Progressive disease is a ≥50% increase in the CTN relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CTN level at least 4 weeks apart. Stable disease is \<50% increase or decrease in CTN level relative to the baseline level.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Calcitonin (CTN) Response
ParticipantsPhase 1Phase 2A
Complete response00
Partial response50
Stable disease60
Progressive disease51
No response00
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Response

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) was measured by the biomarker response criteria. Complete response (CR) is normalization (≤ upper limit of normal) of CEA level following treatment, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the CEA level relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Progressive disease is a ≥50% increase in the CEA relative to the baseline level, confirmed with a repeat CEA level at least 4 weeks apart. Stable disease is \<50% increase or decrease in CEA level relative to the baseline level.

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Tumor Biomarker Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Response
ParticipantsPhase 1 - Vandetanib and BortezomibPhase 2 A
Complete response00
Partial response20
Stable disease90
Progressive disease31
No response00
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With a Change in Frequency in Tumor-Related Diarrhea Compared to Baseline

Complete response is an average of 0-2 formed stools per day for a period of at least 4 weeks. partial response is a ≥50% decrease in the average stool frequency relative to baseline and a change in stool consistency from watery to loose (partially formed) for a period of at least 4 weeks. No response is criteria for CR or PR not met. Only patients with a stool frequency of ≥5/day and a stool consistency of watery will be evaluable for clinical response.

Time frame:
Baseline, and for a period of at least 4 weeks post study drug administration

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryPercentage of Participants With a Change in Consistency in Tumor-Related Diarrhea Compared to Baseline

Baseline stool consistency (formed, loose or partially formed, watery) will be the consistency most frequently observed during a 7-day period immediately prior to starting vandetanib. Complete response (CR) is an average of 0-2 formed stools per day for a period of at least 4 weeks. Partial response (PR) is a ≥50% decrease in the average stool frequency relative to baseline and a change in stool consistency from watery to loose (partially formed) for a period of at least 4 weeks. No response is criteria for CR or PR not met. Only patients with a stool frequency of ≥5/day and a stool consistency of watery will be evaluable for clinical response.

Time frame:
Baseline, and for a period of at least 4 weeks post study drug administration

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryMaximum Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Normalized to Dose (Cmax/D)

Geometric mean for Bortezomib pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters both before (cycle 1 day 1) and during steady-state Vandetanib (cycle 3 day 1; exposures are dose normalized). Bortezomib plasma concentrations were measured using a validated LC-MS/MS assay with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) of 1 ng/mL. Only measured concentrations above the LLOQ were used in the calculation of PK parameters. The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) was recorded as observed values.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose, 1, 2,4, 6, 8, 10 and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Geometric mean · ng/mL/mg
Maximum Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Normalized to Dose (Cmax/D)
ng/mL/mgPhase 1 - Vandetanib and Bortezomib
Before Vandetanib0.98 (0.72 to 1.24)
After Vandetanib1.92 (0.99 to 2.85)
Statistical analysis
  • Phase 1 - Vandetanib and Bortezomib · Mann-Whitney · p = 0.019(nonparametric unpaired t-test; assumed homoscedasticity)
SecondaryArea Under the Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity/Dose (AUCinf/D)

The area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf) was calculated using the linear up-log down trapezoidal method via extrapolation of AUC(LAST) (AUC to the last quantifiable time point) by dividing C(LAST) (the last measurable drug concentration, typically at 24 hour post-dose) by the rate constant of the terminal phase, lambda z. This constant was determined from the slope of the terminal phase of the concentration-time curve using weighted least-squares as the estimation procedure.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Geometric mean · hr*ng/mL/mg
Area Under the Bortezomib Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity/Dose (AUCinf/D)
hr*ng/mL/mgPhase 1 - Vandetanib and Bortezomib
Before Vandetanib1.27 (0.57 to 1.97)
After Vandetanib2.39 (1.67 to 3.11)
Statistical analysis
  • Phase 1 - Vandetanib and Bortezomib · Mann-Whitney · p = 0.052(nonparametric unpaired t-test; assumed homoscedasticity)
SecondaryTerminal Half-Life (T1/2) of Bortezomib

The time it takes for the measured concentration of the drug to drop by half.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Geometric mean · hour
Terminal Half-Life (T1/2) of Bortezomib
hourPhase 1
Before Vandetanib9.4 (3.5 to 15.4)
After Vandetanib12.5 (7.3 to 17.7)
Statistical analysis
  • Phase 1 · Mann-Whitney · p = 0.440(nonparametric unpaired t-test; assumed homoscedasticity)
SecondaryTotal Systemic Clearance (CL) of Bortezomib

Total systemic clearance = dose/area under curve extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf.). This measurement represents the rate at which plasma is systematically cleared of drug.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Geometric mean · L/hr
Total Systemic Clearance (CL) of Bortezomib
L/hrPhase 1
Before Vandetanib78.7 (37.6 to 120)
After Vandetanib42.9 (30.4 to 55.4)
Statistical analysis
  • Phase 1 · Mann-Whitney · p = 0.016(nonparametric unpaired t-test; assumed homoscedasticity)
SecondaryBortezomib Volume of Distribution (Vss)

Vss represents the volume into which the drug distributes into once given to the patient at steady-state. This volume parameter provides a measure of where in the body the drug is going, based on fluid volume.

Time frame:
Cycle 1 day 1, and cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 61 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Liter
Bortezomib Volume of Distribution (Vss)
LiterPhase 1
Before Vandetanib1167 (1049 to 1286)
After Vandetanib749 (580 to 918)
Statistical analysis
  • Phase 1 · Mann-Whitney · p = 0.010(nonparametric unpaired t-test; assumed homoscedasticity)
SecondaryComparison of Steady State Vandetanib Exposure With Relevant Literature Values

Because vandetanib PK exposure was only measured during a single 8-hr window during daily dosing, the only comparison to assess the effect of bortezomib is to compare these values to published literature."

Time frame:
Cycle 3 day 1 (an average of 60 days); and Pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 24 hours post dose
Reported as:
Mean · ng/mL/mg
Comparison of Steady State Vandetanib Exposure With Relevant Literature Values
ng/mL/mgPhase 1 - Vandetanib and Bortezomib
Published Literature4.77 ± 1.8
Study 090089 Results3.96 ± 0.89

Adverse events

Collected over Date treatment consent signed to date off study, approximately 7 years and 9 days.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Phase 10/21 (0%)4/21 (19%)21/21 (100%)
Phase 2 A0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPhase 1Phase 2 A
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolongedCardiac disorders0/211/1
Lung infectionInfections and infestations0/211/1
Adrenal insufficiencyEndocrine disorders1/210/1
Bronchopulmonary hemorrhageRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/210/1
HypotensionVascular disorders1/210/1
Lymphocyte count decreasedInvestigations1/210/1
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventPhase 1Phase 2 A
Alanine aminotransferase increasedInvestigations20/211/1
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders9/211/1
Aspartate aminotransferase increasedInvestigations19/211/1
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders5/211/1
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders8/211/1
Creatinine increasedInvestigations7/211/1
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolongedCardiac disorders19/211/1
GGT increasedInvestigations4/211/1
HyponatremiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders10/211/1
Lymphocyte count decreasedInvestigations20/211/1

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years16117
>=65 years505
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
Mean56.07 ± 1039.8 ± 055.34 ± 10.58
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
Female808
Male13114
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
Hispanic or Latino101
Not Hispanic or Latino20121
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American213
White18018
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Phase 1Phase 2 ATotal
United States21122
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Study locations

1 site
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
    Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Davies L, Welch HG. Increasing incidence of thyroid cancer in the United States, 1973-2002. JAMA. 2006 May 10;295(18):2164-7. doi: 10.1001/jama.295.18.2164. PubMed 16684987 ↗
  • Truong T, Rougier Y, Dubourdieu D, Guihenneuc-Jouyaux C, Orsi L, Hemon D, Guenel P. Time trends and geographic variations for thyroid cancer in New Caledonia, a very high incidence area (1985-1999). Eur J Cancer Prev. 2007 Feb;16(1):62-70. doi: 10.1097/01.cej.0000236244.32995.e1. PubMed 17220706 ↗
  • Burgess JR, Tucker P. Incidence trends for papillary thyroid carcinoma and their correlation with thyroid surgery and thyroid fine-needle aspirate cytology. Thyroid. 2006 Jan;16(1):47-53. doi: 10.1089/thy.2006.16.47. PubMed 16487013 ↗
  • Abstract: Phase I/II trial of vandetanib and bortezomib in adults with locally advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer: Phase I results. A. W. Gramza, S. A. Wells, S. Balasubramaniam, and A. T. Fojo Journal of Clinical Oncology 2011 29:15_suppl, 5565-5565
  • Del Rivero J, Edgerly M, Ward J, Madan RA, Balasubramaniam S, Fojo T, Gramza AW. Phase I/II Trial of Vandetanib and Bortezomib in Adults with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer. Oncologist. 2019 Jan;24(1):16-e14. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2018-0452. Epub 2018 Oct 8. PubMed 30297385 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Aug 18, 2015

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00923247
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Responsible party
Ravi A. Madan, M.D. (Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jun 18, 2009
Start date
Feb 19, 2009
Primary completion
Apr 1, 2016
Completion
Dec 9, 2016
Results posted
May 17, 2017
Last update
Nov 29, 2018

Study contacts

Ravi A Madan, M.D.
principal investigator · National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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