Alternative Dosing Schedule of Palbociclib in Metastatic Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine (Other)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT03007979
Collaborator
Pfizer (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The investigators propose to conduct a study to test an alternative dosing schedule of palbociclib. With the current three-week on and one week off schedule, a significant number of patients develop grade 3 or higher degree of neutropenia and require dose reduction and sometimes discontinuation. This potentially compromises the efficacy of the drug. In addition, as the half-life of palbociclib is 27 hours, 1 week break with the standard 3 weeks on and 1 week off dosing schedule could potentially lead to recovery of Rb phosphorylation during the off week. Hence, the investigators propose a 5 days on and 2 days off schedule each week without any weeks off drug. Although the cumulative doses each 28-day cycle is roughly the same with this schedule compared to conventional dosing, the bone marrow is not exposed to the drug continuously for 21 days and rather gets frequent breaks from therapy. The investigators hypothesize that the 5 days on and 2 days off schedule is more tolerable with less frequent high grade neutropenia and dose interruption/reduction. In addition, this schedule also provides for a more continuous drug delivery to the patient since there is not a week's break in therapy, which could ultimately prove to be more efficacious.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
55 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase II Clinical Trial Assessing the Safety of an Alternative Dosing Schedule of Palbociclib in Metastatic Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Actual Study Start Date :
Jun 15, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 13, 2020
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Dec 31, 2022

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Palbociclib + letrozole or + fulvestrant

Palbociclib should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule (meaning: on Days 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26 of each 28-day cycle). Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle. Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it as two intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter. Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- or peri-menopausal women only. Optional research biopsy at baseline and progression Blood for research at baseline, cycle 1 day 15, cycle 2 day 1, every 2-3 months (to coincide with imaging studies), and time of progression

Drug: Palbociclib
Palbociclib at a dose of 125 mg should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule
Other Names:
  • Ibrance
  • Drug: Letrozole
    Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle, at a dose of 2.5 mg.
    Other Names:
  • Femara
  • Drug: Fulvestrant
    Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it at a dose of 500 mg as two 5 mL intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter.
    Other Names:
  • Faslodex
  • Procedure: Optional research biopsy
    Patients may consent to paired tumor biopsies at baseline and time of progression.

    Drug: Goserelin
    Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- and peri-menopausal women only.
    Other Names:
  • Zoladex
  • Procedure: Research blood draw
    -Blood will be drawn at the following time points for serum, plasma, cfDNA, and germline DNA (only at baseline): Baseline C1D15 C2D1 Every 2-3 months thereafter (to coincide with imaging studies) Time of progression

    Procedure: Circulating tumor cell blood draw
    -Baseline, cycle 2 day 1, post 2 or 3 months of therapy (to coincide with first tumor imaging), and progression

    Procedure: Tumor biopsy (optional)
    -Baseline and progression

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Rate of Grade 3 or Higher Neutropenia [Through the first 29 days of treatment]

      The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting. Grade 3 neutropenia: <1000-500/mm^3; <1.0-0.5 x 10e9/L Grade 4 neutropenia: <500/mm^3; <0.5 x 10e9/L

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Rate of Grade 3 or Higher Neutropenia [Through 30 day follow-up (estimated to be 25 months)]

      The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting. Grade 3 neutropenia: <1000-500/mm^3; <1.0-0.5 x 10e9/L Grade 4 neutropenia: <500/mm^3; <0.5 x 10e9/L

    2. Rate of Palbociclib Dose Reduction [Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)]

      -Percentage of participants who have a palbociclib dose reduction during treatment

    3. Rate of Palbociclib Dose Interruption [Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)]

      -Percentage of participants who have a palbociclib dose interruption during treatment

    4. Rate of Palbociclib Discontinuation [Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)]

      -Percentage of participants who discontinue palbociclib

    5. Adverse Event Profile of Palbociclib [Through the 30 day follow-up (estimated to be 25 months)]

      -The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting.

    6. Progression-free Survival (PFS) [1 year]

      PFS is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. At least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progressions).

    7. Overall Response Rate (Complete Response + Partial Response) [Time of progression (estimated to be 24 months)]

      Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm, dDisappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. All lymph nodes must be non-pathological in size (<10 mm short axis). Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters

    8. Clinical Benefit Rate (Complete Response + Partial Response + Stable Disease) for at Least 6 Months) [Time of progression (estimated to be 24 months)]

      Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm, dDisappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. All lymph nodes must be non-pathological in size (<10 mm short axis). Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters while on study.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Histologically confirmed metastatic ER+ and/or PR+ and HER2- breast cancer who are candidates for palbociclib in combination with either letrozole or fulvestrant per treating physician.

    • Presence of measurable or non-measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 criteria.

    • One prior systemic therapy in the metastatic setting is allowed, but patients who have not had any prior systemic therapies in the metastatic setting are also eligible.

    *Note: patients who were started on endocrine therapy monotherapy as their 1st line or 2nd line systemic therapy in the metastatic setting for no more than 28 days and without clinical progression prior to the initiation of the study drug therapy are allowed to enroll on the study as their 1st line or 2nd line therapy, respectively.

    • At least 18 years of age.

    • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2

    • Normal bone marrow and organ function as defined below:

    • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mcl

    • Platelets ≥ 100,000/mcl

    • Total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper limit of normal (IULN) or total bilirubin ≤ 3.0 x IULN with direct bilirubin within normal range in patients with documented Gilbert's syndrome

    • AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤ 1.5 x IULN (up to 5 x IULN in patients with liver disease)

    • Creatinine ≤ IULN OR creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for patients with serum creatinine levels above institutional normal (calculated by Creatinine Clearance Estimate by Cockcroft-Gault Equation)

    • Pre- or post-menopausal women are allowed. If pre- or peri-menopausal, concurrent ovarian suppression for pre- or peri-menopausal women is required.

    • Women of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control, abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she must inform her treating physician immediately.

    • Able to swallow and retain oral medication.

    • Washout of at least 3 weeks from prior chemotherapy or targeted therapy that induces myelosuppression and recovery of treatment related adverse events to grade 1 or less, with the exception of alopecia, is required prior to the start of palbociclib.

    • Ability to understand and willingness to sign an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved written informed consent document (or that of legally authorized representative, if applicable).

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Prior therapy with any CDK inhibitor.

    • Currently receiving any other investigational agents.

    • Currently receiving exogenous estrogen replacement (topical vaginal estrogen therapy is allowed).

    • Known brain metastases. Patients with known brain metastases must be excluded from this clinical trial because of their poor prognosis which could affect the evaluation of all-cycle adverse events.

    • A history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to palbociclib or other agents used in the study.

    • Receiving any medications or substances that are potent inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A isoenzymes within 7 days prior to registration.

    • Clinically significant history of liver disease.

    • A condition that would interfere with enteric absorption.

    • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or cardiac arrhythmia.

    • Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days of study entry.

    • Known HIV-positivity on combination antiretroviral therapy because of the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions with palbociclib. In addition, these patients are at increased risk of lethal infections when treated with marrow-suppressive therapy. Appropriate studies will be undertaken in patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy when indicated.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Washington University School of Medicine Saint Louis Missouri United States 63110
    2 University of Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska United States 68588

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Washington University School of Medicine
    • Pfizer

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Cynthia X Ma, M.D., Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Washington University School of Medicine
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03007979
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 201612098
    First Posted:
    Jan 2, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 22, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.:
    No
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Arm/Group Description Palbociclib should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule (meaning: on Days 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26 of each 28-day cycle). Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle. Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it as two intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter. Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- or peri-menopausal women only. Optional research biopsy at baseline and progression Blood for research at baseline, cycle 1 day 15, cycle 2 day 1, every 2-3 months (to coincide with imaging studies), and time of progression
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 55
    COMPLETED 54
    NOT COMPLETED 1

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Arm/Group Description Palbociclib should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule (meaning: on Days 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26 of each 28-day cycle). Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle. Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it as two intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter. Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- or peri-menopausal women only. Optional research biopsy at baseline and progression Blood for research at baseline, cycle 1 day 15, cycle 2 day 1, every 2-3 months (to coincide with imaging studies), and time of progression
    Overall Participants 55
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    61
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    55
    100%
    Male
    0
    0%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    55
    100%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    10
    18.2%
    White
    45
    81.8%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    55
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Rate of Grade 3 or Higher Neutropenia
    Description The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting. Grade 3 neutropenia: <1000-500/mm^3; <1.0-0.5 x 10e9/L Grade 4 neutropenia: <500/mm^3; <0.5 x 10e9/L
    Time Frame Through the first 29 days of treatment

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The following participants were not evaluable for this outcome measure: 4 participants did not take palbociclib dose as per protocol and were without dose-limiting toxicity; 2 participants withdrew in cycle 1, and 1 participant went off treatment in cycle 1 due to adverse events unrelated to the study.
    Arm/Group Title Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Arm/Group Description Palbociclib should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule (meaning: on Days 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26 of each 28-day cycle). Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle. Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it as two intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter. Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- or peri-menopausal women only. Optional research biopsy at baseline and progression Blood for research at baseline, cycle 1 day 15, cycle 2 day 1, every 2-3 months (to coincide with imaging studies), and time of progression
    Measure Participants 47
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    10
    18.2%
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Rate of Grade 3 or Higher Neutropenia
    Description The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting. Grade 3 neutropenia: <1000-500/mm^3; <1.0-0.5 x 10e9/L Grade 4 neutropenia: <500/mm^3; <0.5 x 10e9/L
    Time Frame Through 30 day follow-up (estimated to be 25 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Rate of Palbociclib Dose Reduction
    Description -Percentage of participants who have a palbociclib dose reduction during treatment
    Time Frame Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Rate of Palbociclib Dose Interruption
    Description -Percentage of participants who have a palbociclib dose interruption during treatment
    Time Frame Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Rate of Palbociclib Discontinuation
    Description -Percentage of participants who discontinue palbociclib
    Time Frame Through the completion of treatment (estimated to be 24 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Adverse Event Profile of Palbociclib
    Description -The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.0 will be utilized for all toxicity reporting.
    Time Frame Through the 30 day follow-up (estimated to be 25 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Progression-free Survival (PFS)
    Description PFS is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. At least a 20% increase in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progressions).
    Time Frame 1 year

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Overall Response Rate (Complete Response + Partial Response)
    Description Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm, dDisappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. All lymph nodes must be non-pathological in size (<10 mm short axis). Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters
    Time Frame Time of progression (estimated to be 24 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Clinical Benefit Rate (Complete Response + Partial Response + Stable Disease) for at Least 6 Months)
    Description Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to <10 mm, dDisappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level. All lymph nodes must be non-pathological in size (<10 mm short axis). Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of the diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters while on study.
    Time Frame Time of progression (estimated to be 24 months)

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title
    Arm/Group Description

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Adverse events were collected from start of treatment through 30 days following completion of treatment.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Arm/Group Description Palbociclib should be taken by mouth with food on a 5 days on/2 days off schedule (meaning: on Days 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26 of each 28-day cycle). Patients who are receiving letrozole will take it daily by mouth, every day of each 28-day cycle. Patients who are receiving fulvestrant will receive it as two intramuscular injections (one into each buttock) on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1 and then on Day 1 of each cycle thereafter. Goserelin is given as a subcutaneous injection every 28 days. It is preferred to be given on Day 1 of each cycle, but it may be administered on any day of the treatment cycle to accommodate its specific Q28-day cycle. It will be given to pre- or peri-menopausal women only. Optional research biopsy at baseline and progression Blood for research at baseline, cycle 1 day 15, cycle 2 day 1, every 2-3 months (to coincide with imaging studies), and time of progression
    All Cause Mortality
    Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 3/54 (5.6%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 11/54 (20.4%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Asystole 1/54 (1.9%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nausea 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vomiting 2/54 (3.7%)
    General disorders
    Fever 1/54 (1.9%)
    Generalized weakness 1/54 (1.9%)
    Pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Infections and infestations
    Sepsis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Urinary tract infection 2/54 (3.7%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Failure to thrive 1/54 (1.9%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Pain in extremity 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Intracranial hemorrhage 1/54 (1.9%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute kidney injury 1/54 (1.9%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnea 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vascular disorders
    Cellulitis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hypotension 1/54 (1.9%)
    Superficial thrombophlebitis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Palbociclib + Letrozole or + Fulvestrant
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 54/54 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Anemia 41/54 (75.9%)
    Gout 1/54 (1.9%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Chest pain - cardiac 2/54 (3.7%)
    Heart failure 1/54 (1.9%)
    Mitral valve disease 1/54 (1.9%)
    Ear and labyrinth disorders
    Tinnitus 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vertigo 3/54 (5.6%)
    Vestibular schwannoma 1/54 (1.9%)
    Endocrine disorders
    Hypothyroidism 2/54 (3.7%)
    Eye disorders
    Blurred vision 3/54 (5.6%)
    Cataract 1/54 (1.9%)
    Dry eye 2/54 (3.7%)
    Eye lid pain/soreness 1/54 (1.9%)
    Photophobia 1/54 (1.9%)
    Red eye 3/54 (5.6%)
    Watering eyes 2/54 (3.7%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Broken tooth 2/54 (3.7%)
    C. difficile 1/54 (1.9%)
    Constipation 17/54 (31.5%)
    Diarrhea 28/54 (51.9%)
    Dry lips 1/54 (1.9%)
    Dry mouth 2/54 (3.7%)
    Dyspepsia 13/54 (24.1%)
    Dysphagia 5/54 (9.3%)
    Gastric ulcer 1/54 (1.9%)
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease 5/54 (9.3%)
    Gingival pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Gout 3/54 (5.6%)
    Hematochezia 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hemorrhoidal hemorrhage 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hemorrhoids 1/54 (1.9%)
    Mucositis oral 14/54 (25.9%)
    Nausea 31/54 (57.4%)
    Oral dysesthesia 1/54 (1.9%)
    Oral pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Stomach pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Toothache 1/54 (1.9%)
    Ulcerative colitis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vomiting 15/54 (27.8%)
    General disorders
    Body aches 3/54 (5.6%)
    Breast pain 6/54 (11.1%)
    Buttock pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Chills 12/54 (22.2%)
    Cold sensitivity 1/54 (1.9%)
    Common cold 4/54 (7.4%)
    Dilation of appendix with periappendiceal fat stranding seen on CT 1/54 (1.9%)
    Edema face 1/54 (1.9%)
    Edema limbs 17/54 (31.5%)
    Edema trunk 2/54 (3.7%)
    Fatigue 45/54 (83.3%)
    Fever 7/54 (13%)
    Flu-like symptoms 2/54 (3.7%)
    Gait disturbance 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hyperhidrosis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Itchy scalp 1/54 (1.9%)
    Mole pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Non-cardiac chest pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Pain 19/54 (35.2%)
    Peeling lips 1/54 (1.9%)
    Right arm numbness 2/54 (3.7%)
    Right thumb bump 2/54 (3.7%)
    Sciatic pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Tick bite 2/54 (3.7%)
    Immune system disorders
    Allergic reaction 2/54 (3.7%)
    Infections and infestations
    Acute bronchitis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Bronchitis 3/54 (5.6%)
    COVID-19 1/54 (1.9%)
    Extremity infection 2/54 (3.7%)
    Lung infection 3/54 (5.6%)
    Otitis media 1/54 (1.9%)
    Paronychia - infection right middle 1/54 (1.9%)
    Pharyngitis 1/54 (1.9%)
    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) 3/54 (5.6%)
    Sinusitis 10/54 (18.5%)
    Skin infection 5/54 (9.3%)
    Tooth infection 1/54 (1.9%)
    Upper respiratory infection 8/54 (14.8%)
    Urinary tract infection 6/54 (11.1%)
    Yeast infection under right breast 1/54 (1.9%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Bruising 2/54 (3.7%)
    Bug bite 2/54 (3.7%)
    Burn - left hand 2/54 (3.7%)
    Fall 9/54 (16.7%)
    Fracture 1/54 (1.9%)
    Head injury - upper left occipital swelling 1/54 (1.9%)
    Left hand puncture wound 1/54 (1.9%)
    Radiation recall reaction (dermatologic) 1/54 (1.9%)
    Snake bite 1/54 (1.9%)
    Spinal fracture 1/54 (1.9%)
    Wrist fracture 1/54 (1.9%)
    Investigations
    Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged 1/54 (1.9%)
    Alanine aminotransferase increased 15/54 (27.8%)
    Alkaline phosphatase increased 15/54 (27.8%)
    Aspartate aminotransferase increased 16/54 (29.6%)
    Creatinine increased 18/54 (33.3%)
    Hemoglobin increased 2/54 (3.7%)
    INR increased 1/54 (1.9%)
    Lymphocyte count decreased 39/54 (72.2%)
    Lymphocyte count increased 1/54 (1.9%)
    Neutrophil count decreased 47/54 (87%)
    Platelet count decreased 18/54 (33.3%)
    Weight gain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Weight loss 3/54 (5.6%)
    White blood cell count decreased 49/54 (90.7%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Anorexia 22/54 (40.7%)
    Hypercalcemia 19/54 (35.2%)
    Hyperglycemia 11/54 (20.4%)
    Hyperkalemia 16/54 (29.6%)
    Hypernatremia 5/54 (9.3%)
    Hypoalbuminemia 8/54 (14.8%)
    Hypocalcemia 15/54 (27.8%)
    Hypoglycemia 2/54 (3.7%)
    Hypokalemia 9/54 (16.7%)
    Hypomagnesemia 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hyponatremia 17/54 (31.5%)
    Hypophosphatemia 4/54 (7.4%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Arthralgia 24/54 (44.4%)
    Arthritis 6/54 (11.1%)
    Back pain 29/54 (53.7%)
    Bilateral leg pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Bone pain 6/54 (11.1%)
    Chest wall pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Flank pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Generalized muscle weakness 2/54 (3.7%)
    Hand cramps 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hip pain 2/54 (3.7%)
    Knee pain 5/54 (9.3%)
    Left sided flank pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Leg stiffness 3/54 (5.6%)
    Muscle cramp 2/54 (3.7%)
    Muscle spasm 2/54 (3.7%)
    Muscle weakness lower limb 1/54 (1.9%)
    Myalgia 9/54 (16.7%)
    Neck pain 4/54 (7.4%)
    Osteonecrosis of jaw 1/54 (1.9%)
    Osteopenia 3/54 (5.6%)
    Pain in extremity 5/54 (9.3%)
    Right arm pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Sacroliac joint pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Shoulder pain 3/54 (5.6%)
    Sternum pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Acoustic neuroma 1/54 (1.9%)
    Dizziness 22/54 (40.7%)
    Dysgeusia 11/54 (20.4%)
    Facial nerve disorder 1/54 (1.9%)
    Headache 24/54 (44.4%)
    Paresthesia 1/54 (1.9%)
    Peripheral motor neuropathy 2/54 (3.7%)
    Peripheral sensory neuropathy 15/54 (27.8%)
    Right arm numbness 1/54 (1.9%)
    Sinus pain 2/54 (3.7%)
    Spasticity 1/54 (1.9%)
    Syncope 1/54 (1.9%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    ADHD 1/54 (1.9%)
    Anxiety 14/54 (25.9%)
    Confusion 1/54 (1.9%)
    Depression 15/54 (27.8%)
    Hallucinations 1/54 (1.9%)
    Insomnia 21/54 (38.9%)
    Mood swings 1/54 (1.9%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Urinary frequency 2/54 (3.7%)
    Urinary retention 1/54 (1.9%)
    Urine discoloration 1/54 (1.9%)
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Vaginal discharge 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vaginal dryness 2/54 (3.7%)
    Vaginal itch 1/54 (1.9%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Allergic rhinitis 9/54 (16.7%)
    Asthma 1/54 (1.9%)
    Cough 23/54 (42.6%)
    Dyspnea 17/54 (31.5%)
    Epistaxis 6/54 (11.1%)
    Hoarseness 1/54 (1.9%)
    Laryngeal inflammation 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nasal congestion 5/54 (9.3%)
    Nasal drainage 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nasal dryness 1/54 (1.9%)
    Pleural effusion 5/54 (9.3%)
    Postnasal drip 4/54 (7.4%)
    Productive cough 1/54 (1.9%)
    Rhinovirus 1/54 (1.9%)
    Sleep apnea 2/54 (3.7%)
    Sore throat 9/54 (16.7%)
    Voice alteration 1/54 (1.9%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Alopecia 23/54 (42.6%)
    Blister 3/54 (5.6%)
    Brittle nail 2/54 (3.7%)
    Dry skin 10/54 (18.5%)
    Erythema multiforme 1/54 (1.9%)
    Erythema right breast 1/54 (1.9%)
    Eye lid pain 1/54 (1.9%)
    Hyperhidrosis 7/54 (13%)
    Itchy skin 4/54 (7.4%)
    Nail loss 1/54 (1.9%)
    Nodule 2/54 (3.7%)
    Open cutaneous area left breast 1/54 (1.9%)
    Oral fissure 1/54 (1.9%)
    Peeling skin palms of hands 1/54 (1.9%)
    Psoriasis 3/54 (5.6%)
    Rash acneiform 3/54 (5.6%)
    Rash maculopapular 12/54 (22.2%)
    Skin bumps 1/54 (1.9%)
    Skin hypopigmentation 1/54 (1.9%)
    Sores bilateral nares 1/54 (1.9%)
    Stomach rash 1/54 (1.9%)
    Tender nail bed 1/54 (1.9%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hot flashes 28/54 (51.9%)
    Hypertension 47/54 (87%)
    Lymphedema 6/54 (11.1%)
    Thromboembolic event 4/54 (7.4%)

    Limitations/Caveats

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Cynthia X. Ma, M.D., Ph.D.
    Organization Washington University School of Medicine
    Phone 314-362-9383
    Email cynthiaxma@wustl.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Washington University School of Medicine
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03007979
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 201612098
    First Posted:
    Jan 2, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 22, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2022