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WithdrawnNCT04543916Updated Mar 3, 2021

Venetoclax and Irinotecan in Relapsed/Refractory SCLC

A Phase 1/2 interventional study of Venetoclax 50 MG and Venetoclax 100 MG in Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer and Refractory Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University. Withdrawn. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-03-03.

Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University · Phase 1/2, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was withdrawn
AbbVie decided to stop trial involving Venetoclax for safety measures needed
Phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
0
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter phase 1/2 trial designed to establish the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of daily oral venetoclax when given in combination with irinotecan in patients with relapsed or refractory small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Read the detailed description

Irinotecan will be given at 60 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, and 15 of each 28-day cycle. A 3+3 dose escalation design will be followed until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of venetoclax has been determined. Once the MTD is established, a RP2D that is the same as or less than the MTD will be determined. If no RP2D can be determined, the study will close to accrual. The RP2D will be used in an expansion cohort based on a Simon's two-stage minimax design to evaluate efficacy.

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Conditions studied

  • Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Refractory Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Keywords

  • Relapsed SCLC
  • Refractory SCLC
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In context

Lung Neoplasms

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Lead sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University is the lead sponsor of 641 studies on the registry; 82 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Histological or cytological diagnosis of SCLC
  • Disease progression or recurrence during or after platinum-based therapy, unless platinum-based therapy was contraindicated
  • Phase 1: Measurable or evaluable disease according to RECIST v1.1
  • Phase 2: Measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Adequate bone marrow function as defined below:

    • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500/mm3
    • Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3
    • Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL
  • Adequate renal function as defined below:
  • Serum creatinine ≤ upper limit of normal (ULN) for the lab or a calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 40 mL/min
  • Adequate hepatic function as defined below:

    • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN for the laboratory
    • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2.5 x ULN for the laboratory
    • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN for the laboratory
  • Persons with known HIV seropositivity are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

    • CD4 count ≥ 200/mm3
    • Undetectable HIV viral load on standard PCR-based test
    • On a stable regimen of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) that does not include protocol contraindicated agents
    • No ongoing requirement for concurrent antibiotics or antifungal agents for the prevention of HIV-associated opportunistic infections
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Ongoing requirement for any non-study anticancer therapy
  • Ongoing or planned treatment with any of the following:

    • Greater than 10 mg prednisone daily or equivalent
    • Immunosuppressive agents
    • Strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor or inducer, or a narrow-therapeutic sensitive substrate
    • P-gp inhibitor or narrow-therapeutic sensitive P-gp substrate If any of these agents have been used, patients must be off them for ≥ 1 week before initiation of study treatment.
  • Any investigational agent within 21 days prior to the first dose of the investigational drugs
  • Has consumed grapefruit, grapefruit products, Seville oranges, or starfruit within 3 days before initiation of study treatment.
  • Phase 2 portion only: Previous systemic anticancer therapy other than platinum-based therapy
  • Known leptomeningeal metastases
  • Known untreated brain metastases
  • Hypersensitivity to irinotecan, venetoclax, or their excipients
  • Diarrhea ≥ grade 1
  • Ongoing need for antidiarrheal agents
  • Active uncontrolled infection, ongoing or within 2 weeks before initiating treatment
  • Known homozygosity for the UGT1A1*28 allele Note: Study-specific UGT1A1 testing is not required
  • Inability to swallow oral medications and/or malabsorption
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Medical, psychological, or social condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the patient's risk or limit the patient's adherence with study requirements
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1 / Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Sequential assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
0 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Dose Level 1

    Venetoclax 50mg by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Venetoclax 50 MG · Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2

  • Experimental
    Dose Level 2

    Venetoclax 100mg by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Venetoclax 100 MG · Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2

  • Experimental
    Dose Level 3

    Venetoclax 200mg by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Venetoclax 200 MG · Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2

  • Experimental
    Dose Level 4

    Venetoclax 400mg by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Venetoclax 400 · Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2

  • Experimental
    Dose Level 5

    Venetoclax 600mg by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Venetoclax 600 · Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2

  • Experimental
    Phase 2 Expansion Cohort

    Venetoclax recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) by mouth once daily and Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 intravenously (IV) on days 1, 8, and 15

    Drug: Irinotecan 60 mg/m2 · Drug: Venetoclax (RP2D)

Interventions

  • DrugVenetoclax 50 MG

    Escalating doses to determine recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

  • DrugVenetoclax 100 MG

    Escalating doses to determine recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

  • DrugVenetoclax 200 MG

    Escalating doses to determine recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

  • DrugVenetoclax 400

    Escalating doses to determine recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

  • DrugVenetoclax 600

    Escalating doses to determine recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

  • DrugIrinotecan 60 mg/m2

    Intravenously (IV), days 1, 8, and 15

  • DrugVenetoclax (RP2D)

    orally, once per day

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Phase 1: Determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of venetoclax with irinotecan in patients with relapsed or refractory SCLC

    Recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of venetoclax in combination with irinotecan that is less than or equal to the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). A 3+3 dose escalation design will be followed until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of venetoclax has been determined. Patients assigned to a dose level of venetoclax greater than 50 mg will undergo a ramp-up phase during the first week of irinotecan

    Time frame: 90 Days

  2. Phase 2: Evaluate the efficacy of venetoclax with irinotecan in patients with relapsed or refractory SCLC

    The RP2D will be used in an expansion cohort based on a Simon's two-stage minimax design to evaluate efficacy.

    Time frame: 180 Days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Assess the frequency of adverse events (AEs)

    Assess adverse events (AEs) characterized and graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE V 5.0) to determine safety and toxicity of the combination of venetoclax and irinotecan.

    Time frame: 120 Days

  2. Evaluate the antitumor effects of venetoclax and irinotecan in combination.

    Evaluate the anti tumor effects of tumor response based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1).

    Time frame: 180 Days

  3. Observe survival in relapsed or refractory SCLC patients receiving venetoclax in combination with irinotecan

    Progression-free survival and overall survival of patients with relapsed or refractory SCLC receiving venetoclax in combination with irinotecan

    Time frame: 180 Days

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 3, 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
NCT04543916
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborators
AbbVie
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 10, 2020
Start date
Jun 30, 2021 (estimated)
Primary completion
May 30, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Jun 30, 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Mar 3, 2021

Study contacts

Sosipatros Boikos, MD
principal investigator · Massey Cancer Center

Oversight

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