A Study of Trabectedin or Dacarbazine for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Liposarcoma or Leiomyosarcoma

Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01343277
Collaborator
PharmaMar (Industry)
579
89
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58
6.5
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether overall survival for the trabectedin group is superior to the dacarbazine group for patients with advanced L-sarcoma (liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma).

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 3

Detailed Description

This is a randomized study (study drug assigned by chance) using a 2:1 randomization. It is an open-label (all people know study drug), active-controlled (comparing to a different drug used for the same condition), parallel-group (different treatment groups continue with separate treatments throughout the study), multicenter study. This study will be divided into 3 phases, screening, treatment, follow-up and optional extension phase (OEP). During screening, potential participants will be assessed for study eligibility after providing signed informed consent. Approximately 570 patients who satisfy all inclusion and exclusion criteria will be randomly assigned in a 2:1 ratio to either the trabectedin (n=380) or dacarbazine (n=190) treatment groups. During the treatment phase, patients will receive study drug once every 3 weeks, until disease progression (defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors [RECIST] Version 1.1 criteria) or signs of toxicity. Assessments will be performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug, and patient safety will be monitored. During the follow-up phase, after the last dose of study drug, clinical outcomes for patients will be evaluated. Trabectedin will be administered at a dose of 1.5 milligram per square meters (mg/m2) through a catheter into a large vein as a 24-hour intravenous (IV) infusion, once every 3 weeks, until disease progression or signs of toxicity. Dacarbazine will be administered at a dose of 1.0 g/m2 as a 20-120 minute infusion, once every 3 weeks, until disease progression or signs of toxicity. In the OEP, participants who were previously randomized to the dacarbazine group will have the option to receive trabectedin at the discretion of the investigator.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
579 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized Controlled Study of YONDELIS (Trabectedin) or Dacarbazine for the Treatment of Advanced Liposarcoma or Leiomyosarcoma
Study Start Date :
Jun 1, 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jan 1, 2015
Actual Study Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2016

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Trabectedin

Drug: Trabectedin
Type=exactly number, unit=mg/m2, number=1.5, form=intravenous infusion, route=intravenous use. Once every 3 weeks until disease progression or signs of toxicity.

Active Comparator: Dacarbazine

Drug: Dacarbazine
Type=exactly number, unit=g/m2, number=1, form=intravenous infusion, route=intravenous use. Once every 3 weeks until disease progression or signs of toxicity.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Overall Survival (OS) [approximately 3 years 8 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to final analysis data cut-off [05 January 2015]]

    The OS is defined as the time from the date of first dose of study drug to date of death from any cause. If the participant is alive or the vital status is unknown, the participant will be censored at the date the participant will be last known to be alive.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) [approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])]

    The Progression-Free Survival (PFS) was assessed as median number of months from baseline until the first documented sign of disease progression (increase in disease; radiographic, clinical, or both) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred earlier. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.

  2. Time to Progression [approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])]

    Time interval in months between the date of randomization and the date of disease progression or death due to progression, whichever occurred first. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.

  3. Objective Response Rate [approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])]

    The objective response rate (ORR) is defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a Complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as best responses. according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, Version 1.1 (RECIST). CR defined as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes must have reduction in short axis to less than 10 millimeter (mm). PR defined as at least 30 percent (%) decrease in sum of the diameters of the target lesions taking as reference the Baseline sum diameters. Confirmed responses are those that persist on repeat imaging study for at least 4 weeks after initial documentation of response. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.

  4. Duration of Response [approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])]

    Duration of response is defined as the time from the date of initial documentation of a response (CR or PR) to the date of first documented evidence of progressive disease (or relapse for participants who experience CR during the study) or death. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.

  5. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) [approximately 3 years 8 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to final analysis data cut-off [05 January 2015])]

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
15 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Histologically proven, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic liposarcoma (dedifferentiated, myxoid round cell, or pleomorphic) or leiomyosarcoma. Participants must have a pathology report indicating the diagnosis of liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma that has been reviewed by the sponsor before randomization may occur

  • Treated in any order with at least: an anthracycline and ifosfamide containing regimen, or an anthracycline containing regimen and 1 additional cytotoxic chemotherapy regimen

  • Measurable disease at baseline in accordance with RECIST Version 1.1

  • Pathology specimens (example [e.g.], tumor blocks or unstained slides) for potential centralized pathology review and biomarker studies

  • ECOG Performance Status score of 0 or 1

  • Adequate recovery from prior therapy, all side effects (except alopecia) have resolved to Grade 1 or less according to the National Cancer Institute - Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) Version 4.0

  • Adequate organ function as evidenced by the following peripheral blood counts or serum chemistry values: hemoglobin 9 gram per deciliters (g/dL), absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1,500/L, platelet count 100,000/L, serum creatinine 1.5*the upper limit of normal (ULN), creatine phosphokinase (CPK) 2.5 Upper Limit of Normal [ULN]

  • Adequate hepatic function as evidenced by the following serum chemistry values: total bilirubin, ULN. If total bilirubin is greater than (>) ULN, measure indirect bilirubin to evaluate for Gilbert's syndrome (if direct bilirubin is within normal range, participant may be eligible) ALP 2.5 x ULN; Trabectedin: if the ALP is >2.5 x ULN, then an ALP liver fraction or 5-nucleotidase must be obtained and ULN, AST and ALT 2.5 ULN

  • Negative pregnancy test (urinary or serum beta-HCG) at screening (applicable to women of child bearing potential who are sexually active)

  • Female participants must be postmenopausal (no spontaneous menses for at least 2 years), surgically sterile (have had a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy, tubal ligation, or otherwise be incapable of pregnancy), abstinent (at the discretion of the investigator), or if sexually active, be practicing an effective method of birth control. Male participants must agree to use an adequate contraception method as deemed appropriate by the investigator (e.g., vasectomy, double-barrier, partner using effective contraception) and to not donate sperm for a minimum of 5 months after treatment discontinuation

Optional Extension Phase (OEP) Phase:
  • Documentation for inclusion criteria histologically proven, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic liposarcoma (dedifferentiated, myxoid round cell, or pleomorphic) or leiomyosarcoma. Participants must have a pathology report indicating the diagnosis of liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma that has been reviewed by the sponsor before randomization may occur and treated in any order with at least: an anthracycline and ifosfamide containing regimen, or an anthracycline containing regimen and 1 additional cytotoxic chemotherapy regimen do not need to be reviewed by the Sponsor

  • Collection of the specimen: Pathology specimens (example (e.g.), tumor blocks or unstained slides) for potential centralized pathology review and biomarker studies is not applicable

  • Documentation of inclusion criteria adequate organ function as evidenced by the following peripheral blood counts or serum chemistry values: hemoglobin 9 gram per deciliters (g/dL), absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1,500/L, platelet count 100,000/L, serum creatinine 1.5the upper limit of normal (ULN), creatine phosphokinase (CPK) 2.5ULN and adequate hepatic function as evidenced by the following serum chemistry values: total bilirubin, ULN. If total bilirubin is greater than (>) ULN, measure indirect bilirubin to evaluate for Gilbert's syndrome (if direct bilirubin is within normal range, participant may be eligible) ALP <= 2.5*ULN; Trabectedin: if the ALP is

2.5*ULN, then an ALP liver fraction or 5-nucleotidase must be obtained and ULN, AST and ALT 2.5 ULN will be reviewed by the Sponsor before enrollment in the OEP may occur

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Potential participants who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participating in the study: Prior exposure to trabectedin or dacarabazine, less than 3 weeks from last dose of systemic cytotoxic therapy, radiation therapy, or therapy with any investigational agent, other malignancy within past 3 years. Exceptions: basal or nonmetastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, cervical carcinoma in situ, or Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique (FIGO) Stage 1 carcinoma of the cervix

  • Known central nervous system metastasis

  • Known significant chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis or active hepatitis (potential participants who test positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C antibodies are allowed provided they do not have active disease requiring antiviral therapy)

  • Myocardial infarct within 6 months before enrollment, New York Heart Association Class II or greater heart failure, uncontrolled angina, severe uncontrolled ventricular arrhythmias, clinically significant pericardial disease, or electrocardiographic evidence of acute ischemic or active conduction system abnormalities

  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, poorly controlled hypertension or diabetes, ongoing active infection, or psychiatric illness/social situation that may potentially impair the participant's compliance with study procedures

  • Unwilling or unable to have a central venous catheter

  • Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to trabectedin, dacarbazine, dexamethasone, or their excipients

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding

  • Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the participant or the study or prevent the participant from meeting or performing study requirements

OEP phase:
  • Potential participants who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from Participating in the study: Prior exposure to trabectedin, less than 3 weeks from last dose of systemic cytotoxic therapy, radiation therapy, or therapy with any investigational agent, other malignancy within past 3 years. Exceptions: basal or nonmetastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, cervical carcinoma in situ, or Federation Internationale de Gynecologie et d'Obstetrique (FIGO) Stage 1 carcinoma of the cervix does not apply

  • Treated in any order with at least: an anthracycline and ifosfamide containing regimen, or an anthracycline containing regimen and 1 additional cytotoxic chemotherapy regimen with less than 3 weeks from last dose of systemic anticancer therapy, radiation therapy, or therapy with any investigational agent

  • Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to dacarbazine does not apply

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Phoenix Arizona United States
2 Tucson Arizona United States
3 Little Rock Arkansas United States
4 La Jolla California United States
5 Los Angeles California United States
6 San Diego California United States
7 San Francisco California United States
8 Santa Monica California United States
9 Aurora Colorado United States
10 Denver Colorado United States
11 Hartford Connecticut United States
12 New Haven Connecticut United States
13 Boynton Beach Florida United States
14 Hollywood Florida United States
15 Miami Florida United States
16 Orlando Florida United States
17 Tampa Florida United States
18 Atlanta Georgia United States
19 Augusta Georgia United States
20 Savannah Georgia United States
21 Post Falls Idaho United States
22 Chicago Illinois United States
23 Naperville Illinois United States
24 Park Ridge Illinois United States
25 Peoria Illinois United States
26 Springfield Illinois United States
27 Indianapolis Indiana United States
28 Iowa City Iowa United States
29 Sioux City Iowa United States
30 Overland Park Kansas United States
31 Wichita Kansas United States
32 Louisville Kentucky United States
33 Covington Louisiana United States
34 Baltimore Maryland United States
35 Boston Massachusetts United States
36 Ann Arbor Michigan United States
37 Detroit Michigan United States
38 Lansing Michigan United States
39 Jackson Mississippi United States
40 Saint Joseph Missouri United States
41 Saint Louis Missouri United States
42 Omaha Nebraska United States
43 Henderson Nevada United States
44 Las Vegas Nevada United States
45 Lebanon New Hampshire United States
46 Hackensack New Jersey United States
47 Morristown New Jersey United States
48 Newark New Jersey United States
49 Albuquerque New Mexico United States
50 Bronx New York United States
51 Johnson City New York United States
52 New York New York United States
53 Syracuse New York United States
54 Chapel Hill North Carolina United States
55 Charlotte North Carolina United States
56 Akron Ohio United States
57 Cleveland Ohio United States
58 Columbus Ohio United States
59 Oklahoma City Oklahoma United States
60 Tulsa Oklahoma United States
61 Portland Oregon United States
62 Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States
63 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania United States
64 State College Pennsylvania United States
65 Charleston South Carolina United States
66 Knoxville Tennessee United States
67 Nashville Tennessee United States
68 Austin Texas United States
69 Dallas Texas United States
70 Houston Texas United States
71 San Antonio Texas United States
72 Salt Lake City Utah United States
73 Fairfax Virginia United States
74 Seattle Washington United States
75 Morgantown West Virginia United States
76 Green Bay Wisconsin United States
77 Milwaukee Wisconsin United States
78 Malvern Australia
79 Randwick Australia
80 Subiaco Australia
81 Woolloongabba Australia
82 Bahia Brazil
83 Barretos Brazil
84 Ijuí Brazil
85 Porto Alegre Brazil
86 Sao Paulo Brazil
87 São Paulo Brazil
88 Auckland New Zealand
89 Wellington New Zealand

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Janssen Research & Development, LLC
  • PharmaMar

Investigators

  • Study Director: Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial, Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01343277
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CR018004
  • ET743SAR3007
First Posted:
Apr 28, 2011
Last Update Posted:
Aug 26, 2016
Last Verified:
Jul 1, 2016
Keywords provided by Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail Total enrolled participants were 577, but 2 participants were randomized twice, therefore counted twice in enrollment. Thus, enrolled participants are reported as 579.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 384 193
Treated 378 172
COMPLETED 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 384 193

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine Total
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 384 193 577
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
56.5
(11.04)
54.1
(11.92)
55.7
(11.39)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
262
68.2%
140
72.5%
402
69.7%
Male
122
31.8%
53
27.5%
175
30.3%
Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
AUS
15
3.9%
8
4.1%
23
4%
BRA
10
2.6%
2
1%
12
2.1%
NZL
3
0.8%
0
0%
3
0.5%
USA
356
92.7%
183
94.8%
539
93.4%

Outcome Measures

1. Secondary Outcome
Title Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Description The Progression-Free Survival (PFS) was assessed as median number of months from baseline until the first documented sign of disease progression (increase in disease; radiographic, clinical, or both) or death due to any cause, whichever occurred earlier. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.
Time Frame approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all the randomized participants up to interim analysis cut-off date (16 September 2013). "N" (number of participants analyzed) signifies the participants evaluable for this measure.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 345 173
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
4.21
1.54
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Progression
Description Time interval in months between the date of randomization and the date of disease progression or death due to progression, whichever occurred first. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.
Time Frame approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all the randomized participants up to interim analysis cut-off date (16 September 2013). "N" (number of participants analyzed) signifies the participants evaluable for this measure.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 345 173
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
4.24
1.54
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Objective Response Rate
Description The objective response rate (ORR) is defined as the percentage of participants who achieved a Complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as best responses. according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, Version 1.1 (RECIST). CR defined as disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes must have reduction in short axis to less than 10 millimeter (mm). PR defined as at least 30 percent (%) decrease in sum of the diameters of the target lesions taking as reference the Baseline sum diameters. Confirmed responses are those that persist on repeat imaging study for at least 4 weeks after initial documentation of response. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.
Time Frame approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all the randomized participants up to interim analysis cut-off date (16 September 2013). "N" (number of participants analyzed) signifies the participants evaluable for this measure.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 345 173
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [Percentage of Participants]
9.9
2.6%
6.9
3.6%
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Duration of Response
Description Duration of response is defined as the time from the date of initial documentation of a response (CR or PR) to the date of first documented evidence of progressive disease (or relapse for participants who experience CR during the study) or death. Independent Data Monitoring Committee performed ongoing safety monitoring and conducted the interim analysis after 189 death events and 329 PFS events were observed.
Time Frame approximately 2 years 4 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to interim analysis data cut-off [16 September 2013])

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all the randomized participants up to interim analysis cut-off date (16 September 2013). "N" (number of participants analyzed) signifies the participants evaluable for this measure.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 34 12
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
6.47
4.17
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Description An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly.
Time Frame approximately 3 years 8 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to final analysis data cut-off [05 January 2015])

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety population included all the treated participants.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 378 172
Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
155
40.4%
52
26.9%
Adverse Events (AEs)
375
97.7%
166
86%
6. Primary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS)
Description The OS is defined as the time from the date of first dose of study drug to date of death from any cause. If the participant is alive or the vital status is unknown, the participant will be censored at the date the participant will be last known to be alive.
Time Frame approximately 3 years 8 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to final analysis data cut-off [05 January 2015]

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Analysis population included all the randomized participants up to up to final analysis cut-off date (05 January 2015).
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
Measure Participants 384 193
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [Months]
13.73
13.14

Adverse Events

Time Frame approximately 3 years 8 months (From Study start date [27 May 2011] up to final analysis data cut-off [05 January 2015]
Adverse Event Reporting Description Safety population included all the treated participants.
Arm/Group Title Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Arm/Group Description Trabectedin at a dose of 1.5 milligram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 24-hour every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each trabectedin infusion. Dacarbazine at a dose of 1 gram per meter square (mg/m^2) was given as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 20-120 minutes every 3 weeks on Day 1 of every cycle (21 days) until disease progression. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV was also administered within 30 minutes before start of each dacarbazine infusion.
All Cause Mortality
Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 155/378 (41%) 52/172 (30.2%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 15/378 (4%) 4/172 (2.3%)
Febrile Neutropenia 12/378 (3.2%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Leukocytosis 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Leukopenia 4/378 (1.1%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Neutropenia 9/378 (2.4%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Thrombocytopenia 7/378 (1.9%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Cardiac disorders
Atrial Fibrillation 2/378 (0.5%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Atrial Flutter 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiac Arrest 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiac Disorder 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiac Failure 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiac Failure Acute 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiac Failure Congestive 7/378 (1.9%) 0/172 (0%)
Cardiomyopathy 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Left Ventricular Dysfunction 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Palpitations 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Right Ventricular Dysfunction 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Sinus Tachycardia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Tachycardia 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Eye disorders
Visual Impairment 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Distension 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Abdominal Hernia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Abdominal Pain 13/378 (3.4%) 8/172 (4.7%)
Abdominal Pain Lower 2/378 (0.5%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Abdominal Pain Upper 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Ascites 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Colitis 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Constipation 2/378 (0.5%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Diarrhoea 4/378 (1.1%) 0/172 (0%)
Duodenal Obstruction 1/378 (0.3%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Dysphagia 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Intestinal Obstruction 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Intestinal Ulcer 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Intra-Abdominal Haemorrhage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Large Intestinal Obstruction 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Large Intestine Perforation 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Nausea 15/378 (4%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Obstruction Gastric 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Oesophageal Obstruction 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Oesophageal Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Pancreatitis 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Rectal Haemorrhage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Small Intestinal Obstruction 9/378 (2.4%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Vomiting 15/378 (4%) 3/172 (1.7%)
General disorders
Asthenia 5/378 (1.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Catheter Site Inflammation 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Chest Discomfort 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Chest Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Death 5/378 (1.3%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Device Breakage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Device Failure 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Fatigue 4/378 (1.1%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Gait Disturbance 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Generalised Oedema 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Infusion Site Extravasation 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Malaise 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Multi-Organ Failure 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Necrosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Oedema Peripheral 2/378 (0.5%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Pyrexia 12/378 (3.2%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Thrombosis in Device 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatotoxicity 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Portal Vein Thrombosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Immune system disorders
Drug Hypersensitivity 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Bacteraemia 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Catheter Site Infection 8/378 (2.1%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Cellulitis 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Clostridium Difficile Colitis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Clostridium Difficile Infection 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Clostridium Difficile Sepsis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Enterococcal Bacteraemia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Kidney Infection 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Lobar Pneumonia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Lung Infection 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Osteomyelitis 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Peritonitis 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Pneumonia 6/378 (1.6%) 0/172 (0%)
Respiratory Tract Infection 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Sepsis 8/378 (2.1%) 0/172 (0%)
Septic Shock 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Staphylococcal Bacteraemia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Urinary Tract Infection 7/378 (1.9%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Urinary Tract Infection Staphylococcal 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Vaginal Infection 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Wound Abscess 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle Fracture 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Fall 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Post Procedural Haemorrhage 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Vascular Access Complication 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Wound 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Blood Bilirubin Increased 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased 4/378 (1.1%) 0/172 (0%)
Blood Creatinine Increased 4/378 (1.1%) 0/172 (0%)
Blood Lactic Acid Increased 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Ejection Fraction Decreased 5/378 (1.3%) 0/172 (0%)
International Normalised Ratio Increased 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Liver Function Test Abnormal 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Myoglobin Blood Increased 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Neutrophil Count Decreased 4/378 (1.1%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Platelet Count Decreased 4/378 (1.1%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Transaminases Increased 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Troponin I Increased 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
White Blood Cell Count Decreased 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Acidosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Decreased Appetite 3/378 (0.8%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Dehydration 15/378 (4%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Failure to Thrive 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Fluid Overload 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Fluid Retention 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Hyperglycaemia 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Hyperkalaemia 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Hyperlipasaemia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Hypomagnesaemia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Hyponatraemia 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Malnutrition 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Back Pain 3/378 (0.8%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Bone Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Flank Pain 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Joint Range of Motion Decreased 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Joint Swelling 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Neck Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Pain in Extremity 2/378 (0.5%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Rhabdomyolysis 4/378 (1.1%) 0/172 (0%)
Soft Tissue Necrosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Cancer Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Malignant Ascites 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Tumour Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular Accident 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Dizziness 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Haemorrhage Intracranial 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Headache 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Neuralgia 0/378 (0%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Pyramidal Tract Syndrome 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Spinal Cord Compression 1/378 (0.3%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Syncope 3/378 (0.8%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional State 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Mental Status Changes 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Hydronephrosis 1/378 (0.3%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Obstructive Uropathy 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Renal Failure 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Renal Failure Acute 12/378 (3.2%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Renal Tubular Necrosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Urinary Retention 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Urinary Tract Obstruction 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pelvic Pain 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Perineal Fistula 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Vaginal Haemorrhage 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute Respiratory Failure 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Bronchial Obstruction 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Cough 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Dyspnoea 13/378 (3.4%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Dyspnoea Exertional 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Haemoptysis 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Hypoxia 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Pleural Effusion 5/378 (1.3%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Pleuritic Pain 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Pneumonitis 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Pneumothorax 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Pulmonary Embolism 6/378 (1.6%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Pulmonary Hypertension 2/378 (0.5%) 0/172 (0%)
Pulmonary Oedema 3/378 (0.8%) 0/172 (0%)
Respiratory Arrest 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Respiratory Distress 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Respiratory Failure 6/378 (1.6%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Tachypnoea 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Wheezing 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Surgical and medical procedures
Hip Surgery 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Vascular disorders
Circulatory Collapse 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Deep Vein Thrombosis 3/378 (0.8%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Embolism 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Embolism Venous 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Hypotension 4/378 (1.1%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Jugular Vein Thrombosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Temporal Arteritis 0/378 (0%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Venous Thrombosis 1/378 (0.3%) 0/172 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Trabectedin Dacarbazine
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 375/378 (99.2%) 166/172 (96.5%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 149/378 (39.4%) 48/172 (27.9%)
Leukopenia 43/378 (11.4%) 11/172 (6.4%)
Neutropenia 111/378 (29.4%) 31/172 (18%)
Thrombocytopenia 70/378 (18.5%) 33/172 (19.2%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Distension 30/378 (7.9%) 16/172 (9.3%)
Abdominal Pain 58/378 (15.3%) 29/172 (16.9%)
Abdominal Pain Upper 19/378 (5%) 8/172 (4.7%)
Constipation 140/378 (37%) 52/172 (30.2%)
Diarrhoea 130/378 (34.4%) 40/172 (23.3%)
Dry Mouth 22/378 (5.8%) 13/172 (7.6%)
Dyspepsia 30/378 (7.9%) 12/172 (7%)
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease 12/378 (3.2%) 11/172 (6.4%)
Nausea 282/378 (74.6%) 85/172 (49.4%)
Stomatitis 21/378 (5.6%) 6/172 (3.5%)
Vomiting 167/378 (44.2%) 35/172 (20.3%)
General disorders
Catheter Site Pain 19/378 (5%) 1/172 (0.6%)
Chest Pain 19/378 (5%) 6/172 (3.5%)
Chills 34/378 (9%) 11/172 (6.4%)
Fatigue 260/378 (68.8%) 90/172 (52.3%)
Influenza Like Illness 19/378 (5%) 6/172 (3.5%)
Oedema Peripheral 107/378 (28.3%) 21/172 (12.2%)
Pain 18/378 (4.8%) 9/172 (5.2%)
Pyrexia 64/378 (16.9%) 27/172 (15.7%)
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 24/378 (6.3%) 10/172 (5.8%)
Urinary Tract Infection 29/378 (7.7%) 8/172 (4.7%)
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased 186/378 (49.2%) 12/172 (7%)
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased 141/378 (37.3%) 10/172 (5.8%)
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 87/378 (23%) 16/172 (9.3%)
Blood Bilirubin Increased 34/378 (9%) 5/172 (2.9%)
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased 54/378 (14.3%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Blood Creatinine Increased 47/378 (12.4%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Lymphocyte Count Decreased 21/378 (5.6%) 4/172 (2.3%)
Neutrophil Count Decreased 93/378 (24.6%) 24/172 (14%)
Platelet Count Decreased 61/378 (16.1%) 29/172 (16.9%)
Weight Decreased 27/378 (7.1%) 5/172 (2.9%)
White Blood Cell Count Decreased 96/378 (25.4%) 20/172 (11.6%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased Appetite 138/378 (36.5%) 36/172 (20.9%)
Dehydration 43/378 (11.4%) 17/172 (9.9%)
Hyperglycaemia 30/378 (7.9%) 5/172 (2.9%)
Hypoalbuminaemia 32/378 (8.5%) 7/172 (4.1%)
Hypocalcaemia 27/378 (7.1%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Hypokalaemia 53/378 (14%) 22/172 (12.8%)
Hyponatraemia 26/378 (6.9%) 7/172 (4.1%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 57/378 (15.1%) 15/172 (8.7%)
Back Pain 65/378 (17.2%) 28/172 (16.3%)
Bone Pain 20/378 (5.3%) 12/172 (7%)
Muscular Weakness 25/378 (6.6%) 4/172 (2.3%)
Musculoskeletal Pain 29/378 (7.7%) 14/172 (8.1%)
Myalgia 47/378 (12.4%) 11/172 (6.4%)
Pain in Extremity 47/378 (12.4%) 15/172 (8.7%)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 46/378 (12.2%) 21/172 (12.2%)
Dysgeusia 34/378 (9%) 11/172 (6.4%)
Headache 94/378 (24.9%) 33/172 (19.2%)
Hypoaesthesia 22/378 (5.8%) 3/172 (1.7%)
Paraesthesia 22/378 (5.8%) 9/172 (5.2%)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 40/378 (10.6%) 13/172 (7.6%)
Depression 30/378 (7.9%) 7/172 (4.1%)
Insomnia 55/378 (14.6%) 16/172 (9.3%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 85/378 (22.5%) 36/172 (20.9%)
Dyspnoea 91/378 (24.1%) 33/172 (19.2%)
Dyspnoea Exertional 26/378 (6.9%) 4/172 (2.3%)
Nasal Congestion 23/378 (6.1%) 6/172 (3.5%)
Oropharyngeal Pain 19/378 (5%) 4/172 (2.3%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus 13/378 (3.4%) 9/172 (5.2%)
Vascular disorders
Flushing 19/378 (5%) 9/172 (5.2%)
Hot Flush 13/378 (3.4%) 10/172 (5.8%)
Hypertension 22/378 (5.8%) 2/172 (1.2%)
Hypotension 19/378 (5%) 7/172 (4.1%)

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Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Senior Director
Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Phone
Email ClinicalTrialDisclosure@its.jnj.com
Responsible Party:
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01343277
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • CR018004
  • ET743SAR3007
First Posted:
Apr 28, 2011
Last Update Posted:
Aug 26, 2016
Last Verified:
Jul 1, 2016