ASSET: Alternative Schedule Sunitinib in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Sponsor
Duke University (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT03109015
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a sunitinib administration schedule 2/1 (2 weeks of treatment followed by 1 week without) compared to a schedule 4/2 (4 weeks of treatment followed by 2 weeks without) on cardiopulmonary function in subjects with renal cell carcinoma. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to one of two arms: 4/2 schedule of sunitinib administration or 2/1 schedule of sunitinib administration. Cardiopulmonary function will be assessed at baseline, week 4 (4/2 schedule only), week 5 (2/1 schedule only) and week 12. The investigators hypothesize that schedule 2/1 of sunitinib is not only better tolerated but will be associated with less fatigue and functional cardiovascular/muscular toxicity than the 4/2 schedule.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
7 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Alternative Schedule Sunitinib in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Actual Study Start Date :
Sep 27, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Oct 8, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date :
Oct 8, 2019

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Schedule 4/2

Drug: Sunitinib
Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks.
Other Names:
  • Sutent
  • Experimental: Schedule 2/1

    Drug: Sunitinib
    Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Other Names:
  • Sutent
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Change in Relative VO2 Peak From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Exercise Capacity will be assessed using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) to determine VO2peak. Higher VO2 peak measured in mg/ml/min indicates better cardiac function. Mean change in cardiac functions will be assessed by the difference in Relative Peak VO2 from baseline to 12 weeks in both the arms.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Change in Difference Between Rest Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and Cardiac Function by 2-D Echocardiography (2DE) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in cardiac functions will be assessed by the difference in LVEF measured by 2D-Echo from baseline to 12 weeks in both the arms. Higher LVEF measured in percentage indicates better cardiac function.

    2. Change in Difference Between Rest and Stress Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and Cardiac Function by 3-D Echocardiography (3DE) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Time Frame: Baseline, Week 12] [Baseline, week 12]

    3. Change in One Repetition Maximum (1RM) in Upper and Lower Extremity Muscular Strength From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in upper and lower extremity maximal muscular strength as measured by the voluntary one-repetition max (1-RM) between week 12 and baseline. A 1-RM is defined as the greatest resistance that can be moved through the full range of motion in a controlled manner. This assessment included following exercises: leg press, chest press, and row. The heaviest weight lifted while adhering to the strict technique and form will be used to score the assessment.

    4. Change in Muscular Endurance in Upper and Lower Extremity Muscular Strength From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in upper and lower extremity maximal muscular strength as measured by the muscular endurance which is 70% of 1-RM between week 12 and baseline. Muscular Endurance of the upper and lower body will be assessed as the number of repetitions to fatigue at 70% of the 1-RM. The same exercises and methods will be used as in the 1-RM determination.

    5. Change in Muscle Cross-sectional Area (CSA) of the Major Muscles Near Lumbar3 (CT Scans and Slice-O-Matic® Software) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Time Frame: Baseline, Week 12] [Baseline, week 12]

    6. Change in Time Taken to Complete the 5-repititionChair-stand Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      The 5-repetition Chair-Stand Test measures the time taken to complete 5 repetitions of the sit-to-stand maneuver performed on a chair. Standardized instructions are: "By the count of 3, please stand up and sit down as quickly as possible for 5 times. Place your hands on your lap, and do not use them throughout the procedure. Lean your back against the chair's backrest at the end of every repetition." Note: Timing will start when the subject's back left the backrest and will be stopped once the back touched the backrest.

    7. Change in Time Taken to Complete the Timed up and Go Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Timed Up and Go (TUG) test assesses a person's mobility. TUG measures the time that a person takes to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Scores of 10 seconds or less indicate normal mobility, 11 - 20 seconds are within normal limits for frail, elderly, and disabled subjects, and greater than 20 seconds suggests that further examination is required.

    8. Change in Distance Walked During the 6 Minute Walk Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Subjects will be instructed to cover the longest distance possible in 6 minutes under the supervision of an exercise physiologist or trained designee. The walked distance will be determined in a measured corridor between 2 cones that were placed 30 meters apart

    9. Change in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) Scale Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in PRO: FACIT-Fatigue (FACIT-F, range 0 to 52) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.

    10. Change in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Kidney Symptom Index - 19 (FKSI-19) Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in PRO: FKSI- 19 (FKSI-19 Range 0 to 76) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.

    11. Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Survey (HADS) Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in PRO: HADS (HADS, range 0 to 21) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. The HADS score has 2- subscales: Depression and Anxiety. Each sub-scale ranges from 0, 21. Higher scores indicate higher levels of depression and anxiety.

    12. Change in Leisure Activity Score From the Godin-Leisure Questionnaire From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Baseline, week 12]

      Mean change in PRO: Godin-Leisure questionnaire aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. This represents the activity level of a participant. There are no standard reference range for this assessment. Higher scores indicate higher physical activity.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Age ≥ 18 years.

    2. Histologically confirmed renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

    3. One of the two following populations:

    4. High risk for recurrence of RCC after nephrectomy, in the opinion of the investigator, OR

    5. Locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic disease, in the opinion of the investigator, and good or intermediate risk by IDMC Heng Criteria (see Appendix I).

    6. Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 80 (see Appendix A)

    7. Good or intermediate risk by IDMC Heng Criteria (see Appendix I).4

    8. Appropriate for treatment with sunitinib in the opinion of the treating physician.

    9. Able to swallow sunitinib and comply with study requirements.

    10. Able to walk and jog on a treadmill, in the opinion of the treating physician.

    11. Must be able to complete an acceptable cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) at baseline (see Section 8.2), defined as at least one of the following:

    • Achieving a plateau in oxygen consumption concurrent with an increase in power output;

    • Respiratory exchange ratio ≥ 1.1 (RER);

    • Volitional exhaustion with a rating of perceived exertion ≥17 (RPE).

    1. Subjects must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below:
    • Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,200/µL

    • Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL

    • Platelets ≥75,000/µL

    • Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal

    • AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) <2.5 x institutional upper limit of normal

    • Urine protein creatinine (UPC) ratio of <1 (see Appendix G schedule of events footnote)

    • Creatinine ≤2.0 OR creatinine clearance >30 mL/min/1.73 m2 for subjects with creatinine levels above institutional normal (see Appendix H).

    • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥lower limit of institutional normal as assessed by echocardiography.

    1. For the sixteen patients who elect to participate in the optional technology portion involving electronic step counts and blood pressure monitoring, the patient must have a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone, which is compatible with the wireless health monitors.

    2. For women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test prior to the start of the study. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception for the duration of the study. Medically acceptable contraceptives include: (1) surgical sterilization (such as a tubal ligation or hysterectomy), (2) approved hormonal contraceptives (such as birth control pills, patches, implants or injections), (3) barrier methods (such as a condom or diaphragm) used with a spermicide, or (4) an intrauterine device (IUD). Contraceptive measures such as Plan B (TM), sold for emergency use after unprotected sex, are not acceptable methods for routine use. If you do become pregnant during this study or if you have unprotected sex, you must inform your study physician immediately.

    3. For men who are sexually active, must agree to use a two medically acceptable forms of birth control (one of which must include a condom as a barrier method of contraception) in order to be in this study. Medically acceptable contraceptives include: (1) surgical sterilization (such as a vasectomy), or (2) a condom used with a spermicide. Contraceptive measures such as Plan B (TM), sold for emergency use after unprotected sex, are not acceptable methods for routine use. Men must also agree to inform their partner of the potential for harm to an unborn child. She should know that if pregnancy occurs, the subject will need to report it to the study doctor, and she should promptly notify her doctor. The study doctor will ask if the subject's partner is willing to provide updates on the progress of the pregnancy and its outcome. If the subject's partner agrees, this information will be provided to Pfizer, Inc. for safety monitoring follow-up.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    1. Any prior anti-VEGF therapies (i.e., sunitinib, sorafenib, pazopanib, axitinib, cabozantinib, bevacizumab, etc.), including in the adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting.

    2. Prior systemic therapy for advanced RCC; however, treatment with immunotherapy (i.e., high-dose bolus IL-2, ipilimumab + nivolumab, etc.) is allowed.

    3. Subjects who are receiving any other investigational agents.

    4. Subjects who are receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inducers (see Section 5.3.2.2).

    5. Radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to taking the first dose of study drug, or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 2 weeks earlier.

    6. Central nervous system (CNS) metastases at baseline, with the exception of those subjects who have previously treated CNS metastases (surgery ± radiotherapy, radiosurgery, or gamma knife) and who meet both of the following criteria: a) are asymptomatic, and b) have no requirement for steroids or enzyme-inducing anticonvulsants in the prior 28 days.

    7. Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding including, but not limited to:

    • Active peptic ulcer disease

    • Known intraluminal metastatic lesion(s) with risk of bleeding

    • Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) or other gastrointestinal conditions with increased risk of perforation

    • History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 28 days prior to beginning study treatment

    1. History of any one or more of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months:
    • Cardiac angioplasty or stenting

    • Myocardial infarction

    • Unstable angina

    • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery

    • Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease

    • Class III or IV congestive heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA) (see Appendix J)

    1. Absolute contraindications to cardiopulmonary exercise testing and/or aerobic training, as determined by the attending oncologist:

    Absolute Contraindications

    • Uncontrolled arrhythmia causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise

    • Recurrent syncope

    • Active endocarditis

    • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis

    • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis

    • Uncontrolled heart failure

    • Suspected dissecting aneurysm

    • Uncontrolled asthma

    • Pulmonary edema

    • Room air desaturation at rest <85%

    • Respiratory failure

    • Acute non-cardiopulmonary disorders that may affect exercise performance or be aggravated by exercise (i.e., infection, renal failure, thyrotoxicosis)

    • Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate.

    1. Poorly controlled hypertension [defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) of >150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of >90 mmHg].

    2. History of cerebrovascular accident including transient ischemic attack (TIA), pulmonary embolism, or untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) within the past 6 months.

    3. Major surgery or trauma within 28 days prior to first dose of investigational product and/or presence of any non-healing wound, fracture, or ulcer (procedures such as catheter placement are not considered to be major surgery).

    4. Osseous metastatic disease with unacceptable risk of impending fracture due to study assessments, in the opinion of the investigator

    5. Evidence of active bleeding or bleeding diathesis.

    6. Known endobronchial lesions and/or lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels that increase the risk of pulmonary hemorrhage.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Duke Cancer Institute Durham North Carolina United States 27705

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Duke University

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Michael Harrison, MD, Duke University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Duke University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03109015
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Pro00072588
    First Posted:
    Apr 11, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Dec 17, 2020
    Last Verified:
    Nov 1, 2020
    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
    Keywords provided by Duke University
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 4 3
    COMPLETED 4 3
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1 Total
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 4 3 7
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    59
    68
    65
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    1
    25%
    0
    0%
    1
    14.3%
    Male
    3
    75%
    3
    100%
    6
    85.7%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    4
    100%
    3
    100%
    7
    100%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    White
    3
    75%
    3
    100%
    6
    85.7%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    1
    25%
    0
    0%
    1
    14.3%
    Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m^2) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [kg/m^2]
    31.27
    26.55
    30.53

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Change in Relative VO2 Peak From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Exercise Capacity will be assessed using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) to determine VO2peak. Higher VO2 peak measured in mg/ml/min indicates better cardiac function. Mean change in cardiac functions will be assessed by the difference in Relative Peak VO2 from baseline to 12 weeks in both the arms.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [mL/kg/min]
    -1.13
    (2)
    1.27
    (1.9)
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Difference Between Rest Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and Cardiac Function by 2-D Echocardiography (2DE) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in cardiac functions will be assessed by the difference in LVEF measured by 2D-Echo from baseline to 12 weeks in both the arms. Higher LVEF measured in percentage indicates better cardiac function.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [percentage]
    1.5
    (4.1)
    -9
    (10.6)
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Difference Between Rest and Stress Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) and Cardiac Function by 3-D Echocardiography (3DE) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Time Frame: Baseline, Week 12]
    Description
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    No data collected
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in One Repetition Maximum (1RM) in Upper and Lower Extremity Muscular Strength From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in upper and lower extremity maximal muscular strength as measured by the voluntary one-repetition max (1-RM) between week 12 and baseline. A 1-RM is defined as the greatest resistance that can be moved through the full range of motion in a controlled manner. This assessment included following exercises: leg press, chest press, and row. The heaviest weight lifted while adhering to the strict technique and form will be used to score the assessment.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Seated Row
    7
    (20)
    6.67
    (35.2)
    Chest Press
    -6.5
    (12.7)
    -6
    (18.5)
    Leg Press
    52.25
    (83.1)
    15
    (105)
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Muscular Endurance in Upper and Lower Extremity Muscular Strength From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in upper and lower extremity maximal muscular strength as measured by the muscular endurance which is 70% of 1-RM between week 12 and baseline. Muscular Endurance of the upper and lower body will be assessed as the number of repetitions to fatigue at 70% of the 1-RM. The same exercises and methods will be used as in the 1-RM determination.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Seated Row
    1.25
    (7.5)
    4.33
    (24.8)
    Chest Press
    -4.5
    (8.9)
    -4
    (12.5)
    Leg Press
    36.5
    (58.9)
    10.33
    (73.5)
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Muscle Cross-sectional Area (CSA) of the Major Muscles Near Lumbar3 (CT Scans and Slice-O-Matic® Software) From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules [Time Frame: Baseline, Week 12]
    Description
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    No data collected
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Time Taken to Complete the 5-repititionChair-stand Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description The 5-repetition Chair-Stand Test measures the time taken to complete 5 repetitions of the sit-to-stand maneuver performed on a chair. Standardized instructions are: "By the count of 3, please stand up and sit down as quickly as possible for 5 times. Place your hands on your lap, and do not use them throughout the procedure. Lean your back against the chair's backrest at the end of every repetition." Note: Timing will start when the subject's back left the backrest and will be stopped once the back touched the backrest.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [seconds]
    -0.43
    (0.9)
    -2.05
    (0.5)
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Time Taken to Complete the Timed up and Go Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Timed Up and Go (TUG) test assesses a person's mobility. TUG measures the time that a person takes to rise from a chair, walk three meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Scores of 10 seconds or less indicate normal mobility, 11 - 20 seconds are within normal limits for frail, elderly, and disabled subjects, and greater than 20 seconds suggests that further examination is required.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [seconds]
    -0.5
    (1.3)
    0
    (1.7)
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Distance Walked During the 6 Minute Walk Test From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Subjects will be instructed to cover the longest distance possible in 6 minutes under the supervision of an exercise physiologist or trained designee. The walked distance will be determined in a measured corridor between 2 cones that were placed 30 meters apart
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [meters]
    1.43
    (13.3)
    -69.2
    (83.1)
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) Scale Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in PRO: FACIT-Fatigue (FACIT-F, range 0 to 52) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    -2.89
    (3.8)
    -2.87
    (5.2)
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Kidney Symptom Index - 19 (FKSI-19) Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in PRO: FKSI- 19 (FKSI-19 Range 0 to 76) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    2.75
    (4.8)
    -1
    (3.6)
    12. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Survey (HADS) Score From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in PRO: HADS (HADS, range 0 to 21) aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. The HADS score has 2- subscales: Depression and Anxiety. Each sub-scale ranges from 0, 21. Higher scores indicate higher levels of depression and anxiety.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Change in Anxiety (HADS)
    0.75
    (1.5)
    0.3
    (1.1)
    Change in Depression (HADS)
    0.0
    (2.4)
    1.3
    (2.9)
    13. Secondary Outcome
    Title Change in Leisure Activity Score From the Godin-Leisure Questionnaire From Baseline to Week 12 in the 4/2 and 2/1 Sunitinib Administration Schedules
    Description Mean change in PRO: Godin-Leisure questionnaire aggregate score between week 12 and baseline. This represents the activity level of a participant. There are no standard reference range for this assessment. Higher scores indicate higher physical activity.
    Time Frame Baseline, week 12

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    Measure Participants 4 3
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [score on a scale]
    1.67
    (17.6)
    0.5
    (36.1)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame 12 weeks
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Arm/Group Description Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 4/2 will receive sunitinib at 50 mg daily for 4 weeks on, followed by 2 weeks off, per standard of care. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Sunitinib: Patients randomized to sunitinib schedule 2/1 will receive sunitinib 50 mg daily for 2 weeks on, followed by 1 week off. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) will be performed at baseline, 5 weeks and 12 weeks.
    All Cause Mortality
    Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/4 (0%) 0/3 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/4 (0%) 2/3 (66.7%)
    General disorders
    Fatigue 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Schedule 4/2 Schedule 2/1
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 4/4 (100%) 3/3 (100%)
    Endocrine disorders
    Hyperthyroidism 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Eye disorders
    Blurred vision 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Constipation 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Diarrhea 4/4 (100%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Dyspepsia 2/4 (50%) 0/3 (0%)
    Flatulence 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Hypogeusia 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Mucositis oral 3/4 (75%) 2/3 (66.7%)
    Nausea 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Vomiting 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    General disorders
    Fatigue 3/4 (75%) 3/3 (100%)
    Flu like symptoms 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Pain 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Infections and infestations
    Cellulitis, left knee 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Lung infection 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Upper respiratory infection 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Investigations
    Neutrophil count decreased 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Weight loss 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Gout, left knee 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Dysgeusia 3/4 (75%) 2/3 (66.7%)
    Headache 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Paresthesia 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnea 3/4 (75%) 0/3 (0%)
    Epistaxis 2/4 (50%) 0/3 (0%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Dry skin 1/4 (25%) 0/3 (0%)
    Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome 3/4 (75%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Rash maculo-papular 2/4 (50%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension 2/4 (50%) 1/3 (33.3%)
    Hypotension 0/4 (0%) 1/3 (33.3%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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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 Michael Harrison, MD
    Organization Duke University
    Phone 919-668-8108
    Email michael.harrison@duke.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Duke University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT03109015
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Pro00072588
    First Posted:
    Apr 11, 2017
    Last Update Posted:
    Dec 17, 2020
    Last Verified:
    Nov 1, 2020