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3-arm Trial to Evaluate Pasireotide LAR/Everolimus Alone/in Combination in Patients With Lung/Thymus NET - LUNA Trial

A Phase 2 interventional study of Pasireotide LAR and Everolimus in Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Lung and Thymus, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Completed at 36 sites in 9 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-04-02.

Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals (part of Novartis) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
124
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This was a multicenter, randomized, phase II study evaluating Everolimus or Pasireotide LAR alone or in combination in adult patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung and thymus

Read the detailed description

This was a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label, 3-arm, phase II study with a single-stage design in each arm. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness and safety of Everolimus or Pasireotide LAR alone or in combination in adult patients with advanced (unresectable or metastatic) neuroendocrine carcinoma (typical and atypical) of the lung and thymus. It was expected that a total of 120 patients with 40 patients in each arm were to be enrolled into this study. Patients were seen weekly for one month and monthly thereafter. Radiological and biochemical response assessments were performed every 3 months.

Patients with disease control (stable disease or better) in the combination arm or monotherapy with pasireotide LAR and everolimus who had not experienced unacceptable toxicity were permitted to continue treatment in the extension phase of the study and were seen every 3 months. Patients could remain in the extension phase as long as they continued to have clinical benefit and had not fulfilled any of the study discontinuation criteria. All patients had a safety follow-up visit 56 days after last treatment dose.

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Conditions studied

  • Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Lung and Thymus

Keywords

  • neuroendocrine carcinoma; lung; thymus; pasireotide LAR; everolimus,adult,SOM230,carcinoma,lung cancer,
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In context

Carcinoma

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Lead sponsor

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Of its 576 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 431 (75%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Histological confirmed advanced well differentiated typical and atypical carcinoid tumors of the lung or thymus
  • Patients of all treatment lines including naive patients could have been enrolled
  • At least one measurable lesion of disease on CT scan or MRI
  • Radiological documentation of disease progression within 12 months prior to randomization
  • Adequate liver, renal and bone marrow function
  • WHO Performance Status 0-2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma
  • Non-neuroendocrine thymoma
  • Patients with severe functional disease who required symptomatic treatment with somatostatin analogs
  • Prior therapy with mTOR inhibitors
  • History of liver disease
  • Baseline QTcF> 470 msec
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus despite adequate therapy
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
124 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Pasireotide LAR

    Pasireotide long acting release (LAR) 60 mg will be administered as an intra muscular (i.m.) depot injection once every 28 days starting on Day 1

    Drug: Pasireotide LAR

  • Experimental
    Everolimus

    Everolimus 10 mg taken orally (p.o) once daily starting on Day 1

    Drug: Everolimus

  • Experimental
    Pasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination

    Pasireotide LAR 60 mg i.m. injected once every 28 days + Everolimus 10 mg p.o. daily starting on Day 1

    Drug: Pasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination

Interventions

  • DrugPasireotide LAR

    60 mg was administered as an intra muscular depot injection once every 28 days starting at Day 1

    Also known as: SOM230

  • DrugEverolimus

    10 mg tables administered orally once a day

    Also known as: RAD001

  • DrugPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination

    Pasireotide LAR 60 mg i.m. injected once every 28 days + Everolimus 10 mg p.o. daily

    Also known as: SOM230 + RAD001

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Progression-free at 9 Months Based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1)

    Patients with Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), or Stable Disease (SD) at Month 9 were to be considered as "progression-free" based on RECIST v1.1. Patients with missing tumor assessment, or with overall lesion response "unknown" at Month 9 were considered as "non progression-free", unless any of the following assessments at Week 48 or Week 52 indicate CR, PR, or SD, in which case the patient was to be considered as progression-free at Month 9. Patients discontinuing the study for any reason prior to the 9 month assessment were to be considered as "non progression-free".

    Time frame: Baseline up to 9 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Summary of Progression-free Survival (PFS) Based on RECIST v1.1

    Time from first study drug administration to objective tumor progression or death from any cause according to RECIST v1.1

    Time frame: Baseline, every 3 months up to 69 months

  2. Kaplan-Meier Estimates of Progression-free Survival (PFS)

    Percent (%) event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point. Percent event-free probability estimates are obtained from the Kaplan-Meier survival estimates. Events are time from first study drug administration to objective tumor progression or death from any cause according to RECIST v1.1.

    Time frame: Baseline, every 3 months up to 69 months

  3. Summary of Time to Response (Months)

    Time from start of treatment to the first observed objective tumor response (partial response or complete response) observed according to RECIST v1.1.

    Time frame: Every 3 months up to Year 1

  4. Summary of Duration of Response (Months)

    Date of first objective tumor response to date of tumor progression or death due to any cause.

    Time frame: Every 3 months up to Year 1

  5. 12-month Disease Control Rate (DCR) and Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    Objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of patients showing a best overall response (BOR) of CR or PR during the core study according to RECIST v1.1 criteria. The best overall response is interpreted as the best response recorded from the start of the treatment until disease progression/recurrence, death from any cause or until the patient withdraws consent, whichever is earliest. DCR was was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of complete response, partial response or stable disease during 12 months of treatment according to RECIST v1.1.

    Time frame: Baseline up to Month 12

  6. Biochemical Response Rate (BRR) for Chromogranin A (CgA) Levels

    Percentage of patients showing normalization or a decrease of ≥ 30% of serum CgA concentrations compared to baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline up to Week 52

  7. Duration of Biochemical Response (DBR), by Treatment (Full Analysis Set)

    Time from the first documentation of biochemical response to the first documentation of biochemical progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Biochemical progression is defined as an increase of serum CgA levels ≥ 25% compared to baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline up to Month 18

  8. Kaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate Based on CgA Levels

    Kaplan Meier estimates are for Duration of biochemical response (DBR) outcome measure. Events are biochemical progressions i.e. an increase of CgA levels \>= 25% compared to baseline or deaths due to any cause. Percent (%) Event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point.

    Time frame: Baseline, every 3 months up to Month 18

  9. Summary of Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels by Treatment

    Time from the first documentation of biochemical response to the first documentation of biochemical progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Biochemical progression is defined as an increase of serum CgA levels ≥ 25% compared to baseline.

    Time frame: Baseline up Month 24

  10. Kaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate for Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels

    Percent (%) Event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point. Percent event-free probability estimates are obtained from the Kaplan-Meier survival estimates. Events are biochemical progressions, i.e., an increase of CgA levels \>= 25% compared to baseline or deaths due to any cause.

    Time frame: Baseline, every 3 months up to Month 24

  11. Biochemical Response Rate (BRR) for 5HIAA Levels

    The percentages are the biochemical response rates i.e. percentage of patients showing normalization i.e. return to within normal ranges, or a decrease of \>= 50% from baseline of 5HIAA concentrations.

    Time frame: Baseline up Week 52

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Results

Posted Apr 2, 2021

Participant flow

Core Phase
Participant flow — Core Phase
MilestonePasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Started414241
Entered extension phase121415
Completed121415
Not completed292826
Withdrew: Adverse event51513
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject103
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up100
Withdrew: Death152
Withdrew: Diseasse progression1878
Withdrew: Protocol deviation200
Withdrew: Pi decision - did not enter extension010
Withdrew: Worsening of clinical condition - did not enter extension100
Extension Phase
Participant flow — Extension Phase
MilestonePasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Started121415
Completed000
Not completed121415
Withdrew: Adverse event032
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject010
Withdrew: Administration problems323
Withdrew: Disease progression9810

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercentage of Participants Progression-free at 9 Months Based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1)

Patients with Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), or Stable Disease (SD) at Month 9 were to be considered as "progression-free" based on RECIST v1.1. Patients with missing tumor assessment, or with overall lesion response "unknown" at Month 9 were considered as "non progression-free", unless any of the following assessments at Week 48 or Week 52 indicate CR, PR, or SD, in which case the patient was to be considered as progression-free at Month 9. Patients discontinuing the study for any reason prior to the 9 month assessment were to be considered as "non progression-free".

Time frame:
Baseline up to 9 months
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Progression-free at 9 Months Based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1)
percentage of participantsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Complete response0 (0.0 to 8.6)0 (0.0 to 8.4)0 (0.0 to 8.6)
Partial response2.4 (0.1 to 12.9)2.4 (0.1 to 12.6)2.4 (0.1 to 12.9)
Stable disease34.1 (20.1 to 50.6)31.0 (17.6 to 47.1)48.8 (32.9 to 64.9)
Progression-free (PF) at Month 939.0 (24.2 to 55.5)33.3 (19.6 to 49.5)58.5 (42.1 to 73.7)
SecondarySummary of Progression-free Survival (PFS) Based on RECIST v1.1

Time from first study drug administration to objective tumor progression or death from any cause according to RECIST v1.1

Time frame:
Baseline, every 3 months up to 69 months
Reported as:
Median · months
Summary of Progression-free Survival (PFS) Based on RECIST v1.1
monthsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Summary of Progression-free Survival (PFS) Based on RECIST v1.18.51 (5.68 to 14.03)12.48 (5.55 to 20.21)16.53 (11.10 to 23.26)
SecondaryKaplan-Meier Estimates of Progression-free Survival (PFS)

Percent (%) event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point. Percent event-free probability estimates are obtained from the Kaplan-Meier survival estimates. Events are time from first study drug administration to objective tumor progression or death from any cause according to RECIST v1.1.

Time frame:
Baseline, every 3 months up to 69 months
Reported as:
Number · event free probability estimates
Kaplan-Meier Estimates of Progression-free Survival (PFS)
event free probability estimatesPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
3 months83.6 (67.1 to 92.3)91.2 (75.1 to 97.1)88.6 (72.4 to 95.5)
6 months68.2 (49.8 to 81.1)63.5 (44.7 to 77.4)85.5 (68.6 to 93.7)
9 months49.6 (31.9 to 65.1)56.9 (38.1 to 71.9)79.2 (61.1 to 89.5)
12 months39.9 (23.3 to 56.0)50.2 (31.9 to 66.0)55.5 (36.4 to 71.0)
15 months32.6 (17.2 to 49.1)46.8 (28.9 to 62.9)51.2 (32.1 to 67.5)
18 months21.8 (9.1 to 37.8)38.6 (21.4 to 55.6)42.7 (24.2 to 60.1)
21 months14.5 (4.7 to 29.6)29.4 (13.6 to 47.2)38.0 (20.0 to 55.9)
24 months14.5 (4.7 to 29.6)19.6 (6.7 to 37.4)28.5 (12.5 to 46.9)
27 months14.5 (4.7 to 29.6)19.6 (6.7 to 37.4)28.5 (12.5 to 46.9)
30 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)19.0 (6.3 to 36.9)
33 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)19.0 (6.3 to 36.9)
36 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
39 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
42 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
45 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
48 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)9.8 (1.8 to 26.2)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
51 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)NA (NA to NA)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
54 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)NA (NA to NA)14.2 (3.7 to 31.5)
57 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)NA (NA to NA)7.1 (0.6 to 25.2)
60 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)NA (NA to NA)7.1 (0.6 to 25.2)
63 months10.9 (2.8 to 25.2)NA (NA to NA)7.1 (0.6 to 25.2)
66 monthsNA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)7.1 (0.6 to 25.2)
69 monthsNA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)7.1 (0.6 to 25.2)
SecondarySummary of Time to Response (Months)

Time from start of treatment to the first observed objective tumor response (partial response or complete response) observed according to RECIST v1.1.

Time frame:
Every 3 months up to Year 1
Reported as:
Number · months
Summary of Time to Response (Months)
monthsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
25th percentileNANANA
MedianNANANA
75th percentileNANANA
SecondarySummary of Duration of Response (Months)

Date of first objective tumor response to date of tumor progression or death due to any cause.

Time frame:
Every 3 months up to Year 1
Reported as:
Number · months
Summary of Duration of Response (Months)
monthsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
25th percentileNANANA
MedianNANANA
75th percentileNANANA
Secondary12-month Disease Control Rate (DCR) and Objective Response Rate (ORR)

Objective response rate (ORR) was defined as the percentage of patients showing a best overall response (BOR) of CR or PR during the core study according to RECIST v1.1 criteria. The best overall response is interpreted as the best response recorded from the start of the treatment until disease progression/recurrence, death from any cause or until the patient withdraws consent, whichever is earliest. DCR was was defined as the percentage of participants with a best overall response of complete response, partial response or stable disease during 12 months of treatment according to RECIST v1.1.

Time frame:
Baseline up to Month 12
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
12-month Disease Control Rate (DCR) and Objective Response Rate (ORR)
percentage of participantsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Objective response (CR+PR)2.4 (0.1 to 12.9)2.4 (0.1 to 12.6)4.9 (0.6 to 16.5)
Disease control rate (CR+PR+SD)80.5 (65.1 to 91.2)73.8 (58.0 to 86.1)78.0 (62.4 to 89.4)
Complete response (CR)0 (0.0 to 8.6)0 (0.0 to 8.4)0 (0.0 to 8.6)
Partial response (PR)2.4 (0.1 to 12.9)2.4 (0.1 to 12.6)4.9 (0.6 to 16.5)
Stable disease78.0 (62.4 to 89.4)71.4 (55.4 to 84.3)73.2 (57.1 to 85.8)
Progressive disease14.6 (NA to NA)4.8 (NA to NA)7.3 (NA to NA)
Unknown2.4 (NA to NA)4.8 (NA to NA)0 (NA to NA)
Not assessed2.4 (NA to NA)16.7 (NA to NA)14.6 (NA to NA)
Discontinued before month 1268.3 (NA to NA)64.3 (NA to NA)63.4 (NA to NA)
SecondaryBiochemical Response Rate (BRR) for Chromogranin A (CgA) Levels

Percentage of patients showing normalization or a decrease of ≥ 30% of serum CgA concentrations compared to baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline up to Week 52
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Biochemical Response Rate (BRR) for Chromogranin A (CgA) Levels
percentage of participantsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Week 1220.6 (8.7 to 37.9)7.4 (0.9 to 24.3)17.1 (6.6 to 33.6)
Week 248.8 (1.9 to 23.7)7.4 (0.9 to 24.3)20.0 (8.4 to 36.9)
Week 368.8 (1.9 to 23.7)3.7 (0.1 to 19.0)11.4 (3.2 to 26.7)
Week 488.8 (1.9 to 23.7)0 (0.0 to 12.8)11.4 (3.2 to 26.7)
Week 525.9 (0.7 to 19.7)0 (0.0 to 12.8)5.7 (0.7 to 19.2)
SecondaryDuration of Biochemical Response (DBR), by Treatment (Full Analysis Set)

Time from the first documentation of biochemical response to the first documentation of biochemical progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Biochemical progression is defined as an increase of serum CgA levels ≥ 25% compared to baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline up to Month 18
Reported as:
Median · months
Duration of Biochemical Response (DBR), by Treatment (Full Analysis Set)
monthsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Duration of Biochemical Response (DBR), by Treatment (Full Analysis Set)14.75 (0.03 to NA)2.00 (0.03 to NA)8.38 (0.03 to NA)
SecondaryKaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate Based on CgA Levels

Kaplan Meier estimates are for Duration of biochemical response (DBR) outcome measure. Events are biochemical progressions i.e. an increase of CgA levels \>= 25% compared to baseline or deaths due to any cause. Percent (%) Event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point.

Time frame:
Baseline, every 3 months up to Month 18
Reported as:
Number · event free probability estimates
Kaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate Based on CgA Levels
event free probability estimatesPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
3 months75.0 (31.5 to 93.1)37.5 (1.1 to 80.8)77.8 (36.5 to 93.9)
6 months56.3 (14.7 to 84.2)NA (NA to NA)77.8 (36.5 to 93.9)
9 months56.3 (14.7 to 84.2)NA (NA to NA)44.4 (13.6 to 71.9)
12 months56.3 (14.7 to 84.2)NA (NA to NA)44.4 (13.6 to 71.9)
15 months37.5 (5.6 to 71.7)NA (NA to NA)44.4 (13.6 to 71.9)
18 months37.5 (5.6 to 71.7)NA (NA to NA)44.4 (13.6 to 71.9)
SecondarySummary of Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels by Treatment

Time from the first documentation of biochemical response to the first documentation of biochemical progression or to death due to any cause, whichever occurred first. Biochemical progression is defined as an increase of serum CgA levels ≥ 25% compared to baseline.

Time frame:
Baseline up Month 24
Reported as:
Median · months
Summary of Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels by Treatment
monthsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Summary of Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels by Treatment2.89 (2.79 to 5.49)2.86 (2.79 to 3.52)5.62 (3.9 to 8.31)
SecondaryKaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate for Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels

Percent (%) Event-free probability estimate is the estimated probability that a patient will remain event-free up to the specified time point. Percent event-free probability estimates are obtained from the Kaplan-Meier survival estimates. Events are biochemical progressions, i.e., an increase of CgA levels \>= 25% compared to baseline or deaths due to any cause.

Time frame:
Baseline, every 3 months up to Month 24
Reported as:
Number · event free probability estimates
Kaplan-Meier Event-free Probability Estimate for Biochemical Progression-free Survival Based on CgA Levels
event free probability estimatesPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
3 months43.1 (26.4 to 58.6)35.4 (20.0 to 51.1)77.1 (59.4 to 87.8)
6 months29.5 (15.0 to 45.6)17.7 (7.2 to 32.0)44.5 (27.6 to 60.0)
9 months18.5 (7.1 to 34.0)11.0 (3.2 to 24.5)29.7 (15.5 to 45.2)
12 months18.5 (7.1 to 34.0)7.4 (1.4 to 20.0)26.4 (13.0 to 41.9)
15 months18.5 (7.1 to 34.0)NA (NA to NA)18.1 (6.7 to 33.8)
18 months13.8 (4.1 to 29.4)NA (NA to NA)18.1 (6.7 to 33.8)
21 months13.8 (4.1 to 29.4)NA (NA to NA)18.1 (6.7 to 33.8)
24 monthsNA (NA to NA)NA (NA to NA)18.1 (6.7 to 33.8)
SecondaryBiochemical Response Rate (BRR) for 5HIAA Levels

The percentages are the biochemical response rates i.e. percentage of patients showing normalization i.e. return to within normal ranges, or a decrease of \>= 50% from baseline of 5HIAA concentrations.

Time frame:
Baseline up Week 52
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Biochemical Response Rate (BRR) for 5HIAA Levels
percentage of participantsPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
Week 1220.0 (5.7 to 43.7)11.1 (1.4 to 34.7)10.0 (1.2 to 31.7)
Week 245.0 (0.1 to 24.9)11.1 (1.4 to 34.7)20.0 (5.7 to 43.7)
Week 365.0 (0.1 to 24.9)11.1 (1.4 to 34.7)5.0 (0.1 to 24.9)
Week 485.0 (0.1 to 24.9)0 (0.0 to 18.5)5.0 (0.1 to 24.9)
Week 525.0 (0.1 to 24.9)0 (0.0 to 18.5)10.0 (1.2 to 31.7)

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse events were reported from first dose of study treatment until end of study treatment plus 8 weeks post treatment up to maximum duration of 316 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Pasireotide LAR2/41 (4.9%)17/41 (41.5%)40/41 (97.6%)
Everolimus7/42 (16.7%)20/42 (47.6%)42/42 (100%)
Pasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination3/41 (7.3%)16/41 (39%)40/41 (97.6%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 87
Most frequent serious events
EventPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
PneumoniaInfections and infestations5/412/420/41
General physical health deteriorationGeneral disorders3/412/420/41
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/413/421/41
Pleural effusionRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders3/411/420/41
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders1/413/422/41
PyrexiaGeneral disorders1/413/421/41
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders2/410/420/41
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations2/411/420/41
Spinal cord compressionNervous system disorders2/410/420/41
SyncopeNervous system disorders2/410/420/41
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 85
Most frequent other events
EventPasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus Combination
HyperglycaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders18/4114/4236/41
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders17/4121/4233/41
StomatitisGastrointestinal disorders2/4126/4214/41
Weight decreasedInvestigations18/4118/4224/41
AstheniaGeneral disorders11/4112/4216/41
FatigueGeneral disorders6/419/4216/41
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders10/4116/4213/41
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders15/416/426/41
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders9/4112/4214/41
AnaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders9/4114/4210/41

Baseline characteristics

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(participants)Pasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus CombinationTotal
18 to <6521182463
≥65 to 8420241761
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Pasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus CombinationTotal
Female15191347
Male26232877
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Pasireotide LAREverolimusPasireotide LAR and Everolimus CombinationTotal
Caucasian404240122
Black1001
Asian0011
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Study locations

36 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Aarhus, 8000 C, Denmark
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Copenhagen N, DK-2200, Denmark
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Toulouse, Cedex 9 31000, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Creteil, 94000, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Lille Cedex, 59037, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Lyon, 69437, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Rennes, 35043, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Strasbourg Cedex, 67091, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Villejuif Cedex, 94800, France
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Bad Berka, 99438, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Berlin, 13125, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Mainz, 55131, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Athens, GR 115 27, Greece
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Ancona, AN 60126, Italy
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Brescia, BS 25123, Italy
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Viagrande, CT 95029, Italy
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Milano, MI 20141, Italy
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Padova, PD 35100, Italy
  • Novartis Investigative Site
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References and documents

Publications

  • Ferolla P, Brizzi MP, Meyer T, Mansoor W, Mazieres J, Do Cao C, Lena H, Berruti A, Damiano V, Buikhuisen W, Gronbaek H, Lombard-Bohas C, Grohe C, Minotti V, Tiseo M, De Castro J, Reed N, Gislimberti G, Singh N, Stankovic M, Oberg K, Baudin E. Efficacy and safety of long-acting pasireotide or everolimus alone or in combination in patients with advanced carcinoids of the lung and thymus (LUNA): an open-label, multicentre, randomised, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2017 Dec;18(12):1652-1664. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(17)30681-2. Epub 2017 Oct 23. PubMed 29074099 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Nov 7, 2016
  • Statistical analysis plan · Apr 1, 2020

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on https://www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com/

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 2, 2021, 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
NCT01563354
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 27, 2012
Start date
Aug 16, 2013
Primary completion
Feb 10, 2020
Completion
Feb 10, 2020
Results posted
Apr 2, 2021
Last update
Apr 2, 2021

Study contacts

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
study director · Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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