VEGF Trap and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer

Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) (NIH)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00436501
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of VEGF Trap when given together with docetaxel and to see how well they work in treating patients with persistent or recurrent ovarian epithelial cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, or fallopian tube cancer. VEGF Trap may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving VEGF Trap together with docetaxel may kill more tumor cells

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: docetaxel
  • Biological: ziv-aflibercept
  • Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
  • Other: pharmacological study
Phase 1/Phase 2

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
  1. Determine the safety and tolerability of VEGF Trap and docetaxel in patients with persistent or recurrent ovarian epithelial, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. (Phase I [closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008]) II. Determine the maximum tolerated dose of VEGF Trap in these patients. (Phase I [closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008]) III. Determine the pharmacokinetics of VEGF Trap when administered alone and in combination with docetaxel in these patients. (Phase I [closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008]) IV. Determine the effects of VEGF Trap on tumor perfusion and metabolism in these patients. (Phase I [closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008]) V. Determine the effect of VEGF Trap and docetaxel on circulating endothelial precursors and circulating endothelial cells in these patients. (Phase I [closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008]) VI. Determine the frequency of clinical response (partial response and complete response) in patients treated with this regimen. (Phase II [open to accrual as of 5/9/2008]) VII. Determine the progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of patients treated with this regimen. (Phase II [open to accrual as of 5/9/2008])
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
  1. Determine the duration of PFS and OS of patients treated with this regimen. (Phase II) II. Determine the frequency and severity of adverse effects of this regimen in these patients. (Phase II) III. Determine the proportion of patients with PFS at 6 months. (Phase II)

OUTLINE: This is a multicenter, phase I, dose-escalation study of VEGF Trap followed by a phase II study.

PHASE I (closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008): Patients receive VEGF Trap IV over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1. Patients then receive VEGF Trap IV over 1 hour and docetaxel IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of VEGF Trap until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2 or 6 patients experience dose-limiting toxicity.

PHASE II (opened to accrual as of 5/9/2008): Patients receive VEGF Trap at the MTD determined in phase I and docetaxel as in phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Patients enrolled in phase I (closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008) undergo blood sample collection periodically for pharmacokinetic studies and surrogate marker studies. These patients also undergo dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, fludeoxyglucose F 18 positron emission tomography, and CT scan at baseline and on day 1 of courses 1 and 2 to evaluate blood flow parameters and metabolic activity of tumors. Patients enrolled in phase I (closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008) and phase II will also undergo blood collection for Anti-VEGF trap antibody.

After the completion of study treatment, patients are followed at 1 and 2 months and then periodically thereafter.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
58 participants
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Phase I/II and Pharmacokinetic Study of Docetaxel Plus VEGF Trap (AVE0005, NSC# 724770) in Patients With Recurrent Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, and Fallopian Tube Cancer
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2007
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2011
Actual Study Completion Date :
Nov 1, 2012

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Treatment (VEGF Trap, Docetaxel)

Phase I (closed to accrual as of 3/14/2008): Patients receive VEGF Trap IV over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1. Patients then receive VEGF Trap IV over 1 hour and docetaxel IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of VEGF Trap until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2 or 6 patients experience dose-limiting toxicity.

Drug: docetaxel
25 mg/m^2 given intravenously (IV) over 1 hour (+/- 10 minutes) following VEGF Trap every 3 weeks starting cycle 1 (21 day cycles)
Other Names:
  • RP 56976
  • Taxotere
  • TXT
  • Biological: ziv-aflibercept
    Starting dose 2 mg/kg given IV Cycle 0. Phase I Group: Every 3 weeks beginning with Cycle 0 (Completed 03/14/2008); Phase II Group: Every 3 weeks starting cycle 1 (Opened 05/09/2008).
    Other Names:
  • aflibercept
  • vascular endothelial growth factor trap
  • VEGF Trap
  • Zaltrap
  • Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
    Correlative studies

    Other: pharmacological study
    Correlative studies
    Other Names:
  • pharmacological studies
  • Experimental: Phase II Treatment (VEGF Trap, Docetaxel)

    Phase II (opened to accrual as of 5/9/2008): Patients receive VEGF Trap at the MTD determined in phase I and docetaxel as in phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

    Drug: docetaxel
    25 mg/m^2 given intravenously (IV) over 1 hour (+/- 10 minutes) following VEGF Trap every 3 weeks starting cycle 1 (21 day cycles)
    Other Names:
  • RP 56976
  • Taxotere
  • TXT
  • Biological: ziv-aflibercept
    Starting dose 2 mg/kg given IV Cycle 0. Phase I Group: Every 3 weeks beginning with Cycle 0 (Completed 03/14/2008); Phase II Group: Every 3 weeks starting cycle 1 (Opened 05/09/2008).
    Other Names:
  • aflibercept
  • vascular endothelial growth factor trap
  • VEGF Trap
  • Zaltrap
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Maximum Tolerated Dose of VEGF Trap (Phase I) [21 day cycle, up to 3 cycles]

      Escalating dose levels of VEGF Trap were administered intravenously over three dose levels (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg; one dose every 21 days) to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). The MTD is defined as the highest dose level below which 2 or more patients encounter a dose limiting toxicity (DLT), graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3.0. MTD established on absence of observed DLT(s) in either cycle 0 (single agent) or cycle 1 (combination therapy) of any given dose level.

    2. Number of Participants With Clinical Response (Partial Response or Complete Response) According to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) [Up to 6 months]

      Frequency of clinical response (partial response or complete response) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance all target lesions; Partial Response (PR): >/= 30% decrease in sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, reference baseline sum LD; Progressive Disease (PD): >/= 20% increase in sum of LD of target lesions, reference smallest sum LD recorded since treatment started or appearance of 1+ new lesions; Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, reference smallest sum LD since treatment started.

    3. Median Overall Survival (OS) (Phase II) [Time from start of treatment to time of progression, assessed up to 6 years.]

      Overall survival was defined from the date of study entry until death or date of last contact. Median survival time points calculated in the method of Kaplan-Meier. Standard RECIST criteria followed to evaluate response and progression, and all documented responses required confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after the initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, response assessment consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.

    4. Overall Objective Response Rate According to RECIST (Phase II) [Up to 6 months]

      The percentage of participants in the Phase II arm with an objective response defined as a measurable response according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.0. Standard RECIST criteria were followed to evaluate response and progression. All documented responses were required to undergo confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after the initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, this response assessment was consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.

    5. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) (Phase II) [Time from start of treatment to time of progression, assessed up to 6 years.]

      Progression-Free Survival was calculated from study entry until documented disease, death or date of last contact.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Overall Median Duration of Response (Phase II) [Response assessed following treatment (every 3 weeks), up to 6 years. Study duration January 2007 to May 2013.]

      Duration of the response from time response is achieved until disease progression is detected. Response assessed following treatment (every 3 weeks) for disease progression. Study duration January 2007 to May 2013, approximately six and half years.

    2. Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Effects as Assessed by NCI CTCAE v3.0 (Phase II) [Up to 6 years]

      Number of participants with adverse effects of treatment. Frequency and severity of adverse effects of treatment as assessed by NCI CTCAE v3.0 (Phase II)

    3. Number of Participants With PFS (Phase II) [6 months]

      Progression-free survival (PFS) defined as number of participants out of total in arm that had no disease progression as measured at 6 months. Standard RECIST criteria used to evaluate response and progression. All documented responses required confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, response assessment was consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Criteria:
    • Histologically confirmed ovarian epithelial, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer:

    Persistent or recurrent disease

    • Measurable disease, defined as >= 1 unidimensionally measurable lesion >= 20 mm by conventional techniques:

    • Must have >= 1 target lesion to assess response;

    • Tumors within a previously irradiated field are considered nontarget lesions

    • Must have received 1 prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen (for primary disease) containing carboplatin, cisplatin, or other organoplatinum compound:

    Initial treatment may have included any of the following:
    • High-dose therapy;

    • Consolidation therapy;

    • Extended therapy administered after surgical or nonsurgical assessment

    • AND Must have received 1 prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen (for primary disease) containing carboplatin, cisplatin, or other organoplatinum compound:

    One additional cytotoxic regimen for recurrent or persistent disease allowed

    • No history or evidence of CNS disease, including primary brain tumor or brain metastases

    • Zubrod performance status 0-2 (0-1 for patients who received 2 prior regimens [taxane and/or platinum regimens are counted separately])

    • Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,500/mm^3

    • Platelet count >= 100,000/mm^3

    • Hemoglobin >= 9 g/dL

    • Bilirubin normal

    • aspartate aminotransferase / alanine aminotransferase (AST/ALT) < 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)

    • Creatinine < 1.5 times ULN OR creatinine clearance > 60 mL/min

    • Prothrombin Time (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR) < 1.5 OR in-range INR 2-3 (if patient is on a stable dose of therapeutic warfarin or low molecular weight heparin)

    • PTT < 1.2 times control

    • Urine protein:creatinine ratio < 1

    • Not pregnant or nursing

    • Negative pregnancy test

    • Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for at least 6 months after completion of study treatment

    • No active infection requiring antibiotics

    • No sensory and motor neuropathy >= grade 2

    • No history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to VEGF Trap, Magnevist, or fludeoxyglucose F 18

    • No history of allergic reaction to paclitaxel or docetaxel or to products mixed in Cremophor EL or Tween 80

    • No active bleeding or pathologic condition that would carry a high risk of bleeding, including any of the following:

    Known bleeding disorder; Coagulopathy; Peptic ulcer disease; Diverticulitis; Tumor involving major vessels

    • No active and/or untreated pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or other thromboembolic event (i.e., any condition associated with aberrant clotting or migration of an induced clot)

    • No history or evidence of other CNS disease, including any of the following:

    Seizures not controlled with standard medical therapy; Cerebrovascular accident; Transient ischemic attack; Subarachnoid hemorrhage within the past 6 months

    • No clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including any of the following:

    Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e., systolic blood pressure [BP] > 150 mm Hg or diastolic BP > 100 mm Hg; systolic BP > 180 mm Hg and diastolic BP < 90 mm Hg OR diastolic BP > 90 mm Hg on >= 2 measurements within the past 3 months); Myocardial infarction; Coronary or peripheral artery bypass graft

    • No clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including any of the following:

    New York Heart association class III or IV congestive heart failure; Serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication; Peripheral vascular disease >= grade 2; Unstable angina within the past 6 months; Clinically significant peripheral artery disease (e.g., claudication) within the past 6 months

    • No known hypersensitivity to Chinese hamster ovary cell products or other recombinant human or humanized antibodies

    • Able to undergo an MRI scan:

    No claustrophobia; No implanted devices or metallic foreign bodies not compatible with MRI (e.g., ferromagnetic implants or pacemakers); No known history of allergic reaction to gadolinium contrast agents

    • No other invasive malignancy within the past 5 years except nonmelanoma skin cancer

    • No significant traumatic injury within the past 28 days

    • Recovered from prior therapy to NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3.0 grade =< 1:

    Alopecia allowed

    • No prior VEGF Trap

    • No prior cancer treatment that would preclude study treatment

    • Prior paclitaxel allowed

    • Prior docetaxel for primary or recurrent disease allowed provided the following criteria are met:

    No disease progression during therapy; No disease relapse within 3 months of completing therapy; No persistent disease at the completion of primary therapy

    • More than 7 days since prior placement of a vascular access device or core biopsy

    • At least 1 week since prior hormonal therapy for the malignant tumor

    • At least 4 weeks since other prior therapy, including immunologic agents (6 weeks for nitrosoureas or mitomycin C)

    • More than 28 days since prior major surgery, open biopsy, dental extraction, or other dental surgery/procedure resulting in an open wound

    • No concurrent major surgery

    • No concurrent combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV-positive patients

    • No other concurrent anticancer therapy

    • No other concurrent investigational agents

    • No concurrent hematopoietic growth factors during course 1 of phase I

    • Concurrent hormone replacement therapy allowed

    • White blood count (WBC) >= 3,000/mm^3

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 M D Anderson Cancer Center Houston Texas United States 77030
    2 University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville Virginia United States 22903

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Robert Coleman, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00436501
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • NCI-2009-00218
    • 2006-0329
    • P50CA083639
    • NCT00427518
    First Posted:
    Feb 19, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 26, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2019

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details Recruitment Period: January 18, 2007 to September 27, 2010. All recruitment done in medical clinic settings.
    Pre-assignment Detail Of 58 total participants enrolled at multiple sites, three in the Phase II portion of the study were excluded from the trial.
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Period Title: Complete Study Participation
    STARTED 9 49
    COMPLETED 9 49
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0
    Period Title: Complete Study Participation
    STARTED 9 0
    COMPLETED 9 0
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0
    Period Title: Complete Study Participation
    STARTED 0 49
    COMPLETED 0 46
    NOT COMPLETED 0 3

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Total
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 9 46 55
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    59
    58
    58
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    9
    100%
    46
    100%
    55
    100%
    Male
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    2
    4.3%
    2
    3.6%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    9
    100%
    44
    95.7%
    53
    96.4%
    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
    1
    11.1%
    0
    0%
    1
    1.8%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    1
    11.1%
    1
    2.2%
    2
    3.6%
    White
    7
    77.8%
    45
    97.8%
    52
    94.5%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    9
    100%
    46
    100%
    55
    100%
    Participant Cancer Histology (participants) [Number]
    Adenocarcinoma
    0
    0%
    3
    6.5%
    3
    5.5%
    Clear cell
    1
    11.1%
    4
    8.7%
    5
    9.1%
    Endometrioid
    0
    0%
    1
    2.2%
    1
    1.8%
    Mixed
    0
    0%
    5
    10.9%
    5
    9.1%
    Serous
    6
    66.7%
    31
    67.4%
    37
    67.3%
    Transitional cell
    2
    22.2%
    0
    0%
    2
    3.6%
    Unclassified
    0
    0%
    2
    4.3%
    2
    3.6%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Maximum Tolerated Dose of VEGF Trap (Phase I)
    Description Escalating dose levels of VEGF Trap were administered intravenously over three dose levels (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg; one dose every 21 days) to identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). The MTD is defined as the highest dose level below which 2 or more patients encounter a dose limiting toxicity (DLT), graded according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3.0. MTD established on absence of observed DLT(s) in either cycle 0 (single agent) or cycle 1 (combination therapy) of any given dose level.
    Time Frame 21 day cycle, up to 3 cycles

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined.
    Measure Participants 9
    Number [mg/kg]
    6
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Clinical Response (Partial Response or Complete Response) According to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST)
    Description Frequency of clinical response (partial response or complete response) according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance all target lesions; Partial Response (PR): >/= 30% decrease in sum of longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, reference baseline sum LD; Progressive Disease (PD): >/= 20% increase in sum of LD of target lesions, reference smallest sum LD recorded since treatment started or appearance of 1+ new lesions; Stable Disease (SD): Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, reference smallest sum LD since treatment started.
    Time Frame Up to 6 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 9 46
    Complete Response
    0
    0%
    11
    23.9%
    Partial Response
    2
    22.2%
    14
    30.4%
    3. Primary Outcome
    Title Median Overall Survival (OS) (Phase II)
    Description Overall survival was defined from the date of study entry until death or date of last contact. Median survival time points calculated in the method of Kaplan-Meier. Standard RECIST criteria followed to evaluate response and progression, and all documented responses required confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after the initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, response assessment consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.
    Time Frame Time from start of treatment to time of progression, assessed up to 6 years.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 46
    Median (Full Range) [months]
    26.6
    4. Primary Outcome
    Title Overall Objective Response Rate According to RECIST (Phase II)
    Description The percentage of participants in the Phase II arm with an objective response defined as a measurable response according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.0. Standard RECIST criteria were followed to evaluate response and progression. All documented responses were required to undergo confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after the initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, this response assessment was consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.
    Time Frame Up to 6 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 46
    Number [percentage of participants]
    54
    600%
    5. Primary Outcome
    Title Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) (Phase II)
    Description Progression-Free Survival was calculated from study entry until documented disease, death or date of last contact.
    Time Frame Time from start of treatment to time of progression, assessed up to 6 years.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 46
    Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
    6.4
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Overall Median Duration of Response (Phase II)
    Description Duration of the response from time response is achieved until disease progression is detected. Response assessed following treatment (every 3 weeks) for disease progression. Study duration January 2007 to May 2013, approximately six and half years.
    Time Frame Response assessed following treatment (every 3 weeks), up to 6 years. Study duration January 2007 to May 2013.

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Number analyzed represents those Phase II participants with response as documented in Outcome Measure 2.
    Arm/Group Title Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 25
    Median (Full Range) [months]
    6.0
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Treatment-related Adverse Effects as Assessed by NCI CTCAE v3.0 (Phase II)
    Description Number of participants with adverse effects of treatment. Frequency and severity of adverse effects of treatment as assessed by NCI CTCAE v3.0 (Phase II)
    Time Frame Up to 6 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 9 49
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    9
    100%
    46
    100%
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With PFS (Phase II)
    Description Progression-free survival (PFS) defined as number of participants out of total in arm that had no disease progression as measured at 6 months. Standard RECIST criteria used to evaluate response and progression. All documented responses required confirmation by imaging, examination, or both, no sooner than 4 weeks after initial documentation of response. In the absence of new symptoms, response assessment was consistently done after two additional cycles of therapy.
    Time Frame 6 months

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Phase I, 2 participants had partial response and 3 were stable disease for a total of 5 responses but only 2 had a Clinical Response (confirmed). Phase II, 46 participants was evaluable out of 49 enrolled for response/toxicity.
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    Measure Participants 9 46
    Partial Response
    2
    22.2%
    11
    23.9%
    No change/Stable Disease
    3
    33.3%
    10
    21.7%
    Progressive Disease
    4
    44.4%
    14
    30.4%
    Complete Response
    0
    0%
    11
    23.9%

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Adverse events that occur up to 30 days after the last dose of treatment were collected. Among all Phase 2 participants, 307 treatment cycles of 21 days were administered (median 6, range 1-22).
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Arm/Group Description Phase I VEGF Trap starting dose 2 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 1 hour on day 1 of course 1, then VEGF Trap IV and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 IV over 1 hour on day 1 in all subsequent courses. Courses repeat every 21 days. Escalating doses of VEGF Trap (2, 4, or 6 mg/kg) until maximum tolerated dose (MTD) determined. Phase II VEGF Trap 6 mg/kg (the MTD determined in Phase I) and Docetaxel 75 mg/m^2 as in Phase I. Courses repeat every 21 days.
    All Cause Mortality
    Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 8/9 (88.9%) 43/46 (93.5%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Lowered leucocytes 4/9 (44.4%) 25/46 (54.3%)
    Neutropenia 8/9 (88.9%) 37/46 (80.4%)
    Prolonged PTT 1/9 (11.1%) 0/46 (0%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Hypertension 2/9 (22.2%) 0/46 (0%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Gastrointestinal fistula 0/9 (0%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Stomatitis 0/9 (0%) 3/46 (6.5%)
    General disorders
    Fatigue 4/9 (44.4%) 23/46 (50%)
    Headache 1/9 (11.1%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Lowered magnesium 0/9 (0%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Raised creatinine 0/9 (0%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Neuropathy, sensory 0/9 (0%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Transient ischaemic attack 0/9 (0%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea 3/9 (33.3%) 10/46 (21.7%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Skin Ulceration 1/9 (11.1%) 0/46 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Phase I VEGF Trap, Docetaxel Phase II: VEGF Trap, Docetaxel
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 9/9 (100%) 46/46 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Lowered haemoglobin 4/9 (44.4%) 19/46 (41.3%)
    Lowered platelets 4/9 (44.4%) 12/46 (26.1%)
    Lowered leucocytes 5/9 (55.6%) 13/46 (28.3%)
    Neutropenia 1/9 (11.1%) 1/46 (2.2%)
    Prolonged PTT 2/9 (22.2%) 3/46 (6.5%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Hypertension 5/9 (55.6%) 5/46 (10.9%)
    Eye disorders
    Watery eyes 1/9 (11.1%) 22/46 (47.8%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Stomatitis 8/9 (88.9%) 33/46 (71.7%)
    General disorders
    Fatigue 5/9 (55.6%) 15/46 (32.6%)
    Headache 6/9 (66.7%) 18/46 (39.1%)
    Infections and infestations
    Infection 3/9 (33.3%) 5/46 (10.9%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Lowered magnesium 3/9 (33.3%) 19/46 (41.3%)
    Lowered potassium 2/9 (22.2%) 4/46 (8.7%)
    Raised Alanine transaminase (ALT) 1/9 (11.1%) 4/46 (8.7%)
    Raised Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 4/9 (44.4%) 7/46 (15.2%)
    Raised alkaline phosphatase 0/9 (0%) 11/46 (23.9%)
    Raised creatinine 0/9 (0%) 5/46 (10.9%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Neuropathy, sensory 2/9 (22.2%) 17/46 (37%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea 3/9 (33.3%) 20/46 (43.5%)
    Voice changes 5/9 (55.6%) 11/46 (23.9%)
    Nose bleeds 4/9 (44.4%) 22/46 (47.8%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Nail changes 2/9 (22.2%) 10/46 (21.7%)
    Infection, nail beds 0/9 (0%) 5/46 (10.9%)
    Skin Ulceration 1/9 (11.1%) 0/46 (0%)
    Hand or foot reaction 2/9 (22.2%) 6/46 (13%)
    Alopecia 9/9 (100%) 35/46 (76.1%)

    Limitations/Caveats

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is less than or equal to 60 days. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Robert Coleman, MD / Professor
    Organization UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Office of Multicenter Clinical Research
    Phone
    Email RColeman@mdanderson.org
    Responsible Party:
    National Cancer Institute (NCI)
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00436501
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • NCI-2009-00218
    • 2006-0329
    • P50CA083639
    • NCT00427518
    First Posted:
    Feb 19, 2007
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 26, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Feb 1, 2019