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TerminatedNCT01046383Updated Jan 21, 2015

Effect of IMN1207 Versus Casein on Weight Loss, Survival and Quality of Life in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

A Phase 3 interventional study of IMN1207 and Casein in NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER, sponsored by Immunotec Inc.. Terminated at 5 sites in Canada. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-01-21.

Sponsored by Immunotec Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
Slower than anticipated recruitment
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
16
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 660 studies in Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung with a site in Canada — 107 open to participants now, 230 under way, 98 of them phase 3. Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung · Canada.

Enrollment
570th of 613
16 · median 190
Started
2010
with 16 others
Phase 3
224 of 660
40 open now
Registered
167th of 660
by date

Among the 660 studies in Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung with a site in Canada, this one is the 570th largest by enrollment of the 613 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 17 that started in 2010, is one of 224 in phase 3, and was the 167th registered.

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Study summary

The primary aim of this IMN 1207 follow-up study is to confirm the effect of a cysteine-rich non-denatured whey protein isolate formulation IMN1207 (20g daily) versus casein (20 g daily) on the reversal of weight loss (cancer-related wasting) over a 40 week treatment period in non-small cell lung cancer patients with or without conventional therapy, i.e., chemotherapy or radiation. And to test the hypothesis that over a period of 66 weeks observation period which includes a 6 months follow-up period, increases the survival of these patients.

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This new IMN 1207 study is a follow-up study to the first IMN 1207 trial which was sponsored by Immunotec Inc during the last 3 years. The study revealed that the cysteine-rich whey protein isolate formulation IMN 1207 caused a significant reversal of weight loss (P \<0.05) and a conspicuous increase in survival. The outcome of the first IMN 1207 study has been published in (Tozer RG, et al. Cysteine-Rich Protein Reverses Weight Loss in Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy. Antioxid Redox Signal. 2008 Feb; 10(2):395-402). PMID:18158761.

The purpose of this IMN 1207 follow-up study is to confirm the effect of a cysteine-rich non-denatured whey protein isolate formulation IMN1207 (20g daily) versus casein (20 g daily) on the reversal of weight loss (cancer-related wasting) over a 40 week treatment period in non-small cell lung cancer subjects with or without conventional therapy, i.e., chemotherapy or radiation. In addition, it is prospectively designed to test the hypothesis that, IMN1207 versus casein over a period of 66 weeks observation period which includes a 6 months follow-up period, increases the survival of these subjects. Also, the effect of IMN1207 on the quality of life in a defined subgroup of subjects will be determined.

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Conditions studied

  • NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER

Keywords

  • NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER PATIENTS
  • WEIGHT LOSS
  • QUALITY OF LIFE
  • SURVIVAL
  • CHEMOTHERAPY
  • RADIOTHERAPY
  • SURGERY
  • CYSTEINE-RICH WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE
  • IMN1207
  • CANCER-RELATED WASTING (CACHEXIA)
  • BODY WEIGHT
  • NUTRITIONAL PROTEIN SUPPLEMENT
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Who can participate

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

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Inclusion criteria

  • Non small cell lung cancer stage III or stage IV.
  • performance status greater or equal to 70%.
  • Expected participation in study for more than 3 months.
  • Involuntary decrease in body weight of more than 3% over the 1-5 months period immediately preceding study entry.
  • Age 18 or older.
  • Serum creatine less or equal to 3.0mg/dL or 265 µmol/L.
  • Total in the normal range (0.2-1.2 mg/dL) equal to or less than 4 times the .
  • Reliable (ovariectomy, hysterectomy, tubuligation for at least six months, oral contraceptive, barrier method, etc.) for women of child bearing potential.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of angioedema or allergic reactions to any compound employed in this study.
  • Pregnancy and lactating.
  • Uncontrolled brain tumors.
  • Milk protein intolerance.
  • Subjects currently using N-acetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid supplements, or dry whey protein supplements.
  • Presence of ascitis or edema according to principle investigator's clinical judgment.
  • Significant anemia, as defined by the requirement of treatment with EPO.
  • Subjects with either mild or soy allergy/intolerance.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(6)

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Karnofsky performance status (KPS)

A 0–100 scale of how well someone can carry out everyday activities. 100 is no complaints and no signs of illness; 70 is able to look after yourself but not to work or keep up normal activity; 50 is needing considerable help and frequent medical care.

Studies often ask for 60 or 70 and above. Your doctor gives the score.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

ULN (upper limit of normal)

The top of the normal range for a blood test, as set by the laboratory that runs it. Each lab prints its own range next to your result.

“≤ 2.5 × ULN” means the result can be up to two and a half times that top value.

Contraception

Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.

Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.

Metastases

Cancer that has spread from where it began to other parts of the body. “Metastatic” cancer is cancer that has spread this way.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
16 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    IMN1207

    Dietary Supplement: IMN1207 Stratum A: CRP \<40 mg/L and WBC \< 11x109/L (i.e. subjects with relatively low levels of inflammation). Stratum B: CRP ≥ 40 mg/L and/or WBC ≥ 11x109/L (i.e. subjects with relatively high levels of inflammation.

    Dietary Supplement: IMN1207

  • Placebo comparator
    Casein

    Dietary Supplement: Casein. Stratum A: CRP \<40 mg/L and WBC \< 11x109/L (i.e. subjects with relatively low levels of inflammation). Stratum B: CRP ≥ 40 mg/L and/or WBC ≥ 11x109/L (i.e. subjects with relatively high levels of inflammation.

    Dietary Supplement: Casein

Interventions

  • Dietary supplementIMN1207

    20 grams of IMN1207 per day for 40 weeks.

  • Dietary supplementCasein

    20 grams of Casein per day for 40 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. The primary endpoint of the study is the % change in body weight in the IMN1207 group compared to casein over a 40 weeks treatment period.

    Time frame: 40 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. The survival/mortality over a 66 weeks observation period which includes a 6 months follow-up period

    Time frame: 66 weeks

  2. The change in hand grip force.

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  3. The change in Karnofsky performance status

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  4. The assessment of the McGill QOL and the modified Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS).

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  5. The 'repeated standing up/sitting down' test from the Simmonds Physical Performance assessment battery.

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  6. The change in the plasma concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP).

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  7. The change in lymphocyte counts.

    Time frame: 40 weeks

  8. The change in the dose of chemotherapy (percent) or discontinuation of chemotherapy or interruption of radiation in response to patients' cachexia.

    Time frame: 40 weeks

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Study locations

5 sites
  • British Columbia Cancer Agency
    Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1L3, Canada
  • Juravinski Cancer Centre
    Hamilton, Ontario L8V 5C2, Canada
  • CHUM - Hopital Notre Dame
    Montreal, Quebec H2L 4M1, Canada
  • Jewish General Hospital
    Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E2, Canada
  • Allan Blair Cancer Centre
    Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 7T1, Canada
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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
Not marked actual or estimatedDates not marked actual or estimated

The record gives a start of Jun 2010, a primary completion of Jun 2012 and a completion of Jun 2013. It does not say whether these dates are actual or estimated.

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Registered
Jan 8, 2010
First posted
Jan 12, 2010
Start
Jun 2010
Primary completionActual
Jun 2012
CompletionActual
Jun 2013
Last update
Jan 21, 2015
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jan 21, 2015, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01046383
Lead sponsor
Immunotec Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 12, 2010
Start date
Jun 2010
Primary completion
Jun 2012
Completion
Jun 2013
Last update
Jan 21, 2015

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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