E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Locally advanced pancreatic cancer
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E] - Therapeutic techniques [E02] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | Yes |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
To compare the Overall Survival, from time of randomization until death, between subjects receiving intra-arterial delivery of gemcitabine using the RenovoCath device for 16 weeks vs. continuation of IV gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel for 16 weeks in those subjects with stable disease following induction therapy with IV gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel and radiation treatment for unresectable locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
To compare in subjects with locally advanced, unresectable pancreatic cancer treated with intra-arterial delivery of gemcitabine using the RenovoCath device for 16 weeks vs. continuation of IV gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel for 16 weeks:
1. Primary Endpoint for treatment received and unresected analysis populations
2. Progression free survival assessed according to RECIST 1.1 for all analysis populations
3. Objective response rate and duration of response
4. Health Related Quality of Life assessed with the EORTC, PCQL-10 and S-PGI questionnaires
5. Degree of peripheral neuropathy
6. Frequency of neutropenia requiring the use of filgrastim or other medications for white blood cell stimulation
7. Tolerability and safety of the combination |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Histologically or cytopathology confirmed pancreatic adenocarcinoma with initial diagnosis within 6 weeks of consent
2. Locally advanced, unresectable disease at screening and prior to randomization, as defined by NCCN criteria determined by an on-site, experienced, multidisciplinary team (as confirmed by CT or MRI within 30 days of the first on study treatment).
3. ECOG performance status 0-1
4. Age ≥ 18 years
5. Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/μL
6. Platelet count ≥ 100,000/μL
7. Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL
8. Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg/dL OR creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73 m2for subjects with creatinine >1.5 mg/dL
9. AST and ALT ≤ 3.0 X the upper normal limit of institution's normal range
10. Prior to the initiation of the first on study treatment (Cycle 1/Day 1):
a. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 X the upper normal limit of institution's normal range, or
b. Total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 X the upper normal limit of institution's normal range if biliary stent placed within 6 weeks of Cycle 1/Day 1 (see Section 6.1.4 for Dose Modifications)
11. PT and PTT must be ≤ 1.5 X upper normal limit of institution's normal range
12. INR ≤ 1.5
13. Life expectancy > 12 weeks
14. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 1 day prior to administration of the first dose of chemotherapy. Women of childbearing potential should only use highly effective methods of contraception during treatment and for up to 6 months following treatment cessation.
15. Provide written informed consent
16. Subjects willing to participate in the study for at least 8 months |
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Any prior treatment for pancreatic cancer; however, with prior written approval from the sponsor, an exception maybe granted for subjects who have had one prior treatment cycle with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel since this treatment is standard of care and part of the initial induction treatment on the protocol
2. Any evidence of metastatic disease or another active malignancy within the past one year except for cervical cancer in situ, in situ carcinoma of the bladder or non-melanoma carcinoma of the skin
3. Prior biliary bypass surgery
4. Subjects unable or unwilling to have their first randomized treatment within 3 weeks of the post induction imaging and within 5 weeks of their last induction treatment
5. Subjects without baseline tumor imaging
6. Anatomy suitable for IA delivery of gemcitabine to the intended tumor site, determined by CT or MRI, as determined by the sponsor, which precludes the following:
a. Stenosis or occlusion in intended artery for treatment
b. Tortuosity preventing the delivery of the guide sheath and or RenovoCath catheter to intended site
c. Inability to exclude major side branches in the area of the intended RenovoCath occlusion
d. No suitable artery with a diameter greater than 3mm in proximity of at least one side of the tumor
Note: Suitable anatomy will be reviewed by RenovoRx Imaging Advisor after receipt of initial CT or MRI.
7. Subjects with known HIV or active viral hepatitis
8. Severe infections within 4 weeks prior to the first study treatment, including but not limited to hospitalization for complications of infection, bacteremia, or severe pneumonia
9. Signs or symptoms of infection within 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment
10. Received oral or IV antibiotics for an infection within 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment. Subjects receiving prophylactic antibiotics are eligible.
11. History of severe allergic, anaphylactic, or other hypersensitivity reactions to gemcitabine or nab-paclitaxel
12. Any anti-cancer therapy including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment; or herbal therapy intended as anti-cancer therapy within 1 week prior to initiation of study treatment
13. Subjects with uncontrolled seizures
14. Cardiovascular disease including unstable angina or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, stroke; or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV congestive heart failure within the last 3 months prior to the first study treatment. Subjects with prior history of Myocardial Infarction, congestive heart failure, coronary artery bypass grafting, or prior valve surgery need to have assessment of ejection fraction to ensure EF is not ≤ 40%, within last 3 months prior to the first study treatment.
15. Life-threatening visceral disease or other severe concurrent disease
16. Any of the following procedures prior to initiation of study treatment:
a. Catheterization, endoscopy, stent or drain placement, within 48 hours, and laparoscopy without surgical intervention can be in less than 48 hours
b. Minor surgery requiring light sedation (such as surgical laparoscopy) within 2 weeks
c. Major surgery within 4 weeks
17. Women who are breastfeeding
18. Male or female subjects of reproductive potential who do not agree to employ two highly effective and acceptable forms of contraception throughout their participation in the study and for 6 months after last study treatment
19. Subjects receiving any other investigational agents within 2 weeks prior to the first study treatment
20. Any psychiatric illness or social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
21. Subjects unable or unwilling to have standard catherization procedure |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
The primary study endpoint is defined as the time from randomization until death, in unresectable LAPC subjects with stable or responding disease after induction therapy with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel and radiation. The primary hypothesis is that stable unresectable LAPC subjects treated with intra-arterial gemcitabine over 16 weeks (Test Group) will survive longer than stable unresectable LAPC subjects who continue gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel after induction gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel (Control Group). The objective is to establish that the Test Group has longer OS than the Control Group.
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
From randomization until death |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
Primary Endpoint Assessment for Treatment Received and Unresected Populations.
Progression Free Survival for all Analysis Populations.
Objective Response Rate and Duration of Response.
Quality of Life
Neuropathy Assessment
Frequency of Neutropenia
Subject Reported Adverse Events
Tolerability and Safety of the Control vs Test Groups
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Primary Endpoint Assessment for Treatment Received and Unresected Populations- From randomization until death.
Progression Free Survival for all Analysis Populations- From randomization until death.
Objective Response Rate and Duration of Response- From randomization until death.
Quality of Life- baseline and follow-up.
Neuropathy Assessment- through progression of disease.
Frequency of Neutropenia- through progression of disease.
Subject Reported Adverse Events- through progression of disease.
Tolerability and Safety of the Control vs Test Groups- through progression of disease.
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | Yes |
E.6.13.1 | Other scope of the trial description |
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E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | Yes |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | No |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | No |
E.8.2.3 | Other | Yes |
E.8.2.3.1 | Comparator description |
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E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 6 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | Yes |
E.8.5.1 | Number of sites anticipated in the EEA | 6 |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
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E.8.7 | Trial has a data monitoring committee | Yes |
E.8.8 |
Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last
visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
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All randomized subjects should be followed for 3 years following their first randomized treatment dose. |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 4 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 6 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 4 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 6 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |