Morphotek Investigation in Colorectal Cancer: Research of MORAb-004 (MICRO)

Sponsor
Morphotek (Industry)
Overall Status
Terminated
CT.gov ID
NCT01507545
Collaborator
(none)
154
67
2
18.8
2.3
0.1

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether therapy with MORAb-004 is effective and safe in the treatment of metastatic, colorectal cancer.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Detailed Description

Tumor endothelial marker-1 also referred to as TEM-1 is expressed in the supportive tissue, as well as, on the cells within the tumor. TEM-1, which is a cell surface glycoprotein, and is expressed in the stromal compartment (cells) of nearly all human tumors. In preclinical studies, it has been shown that TEM-1 plays a key role in tumor growth and the vascularization of tumors. There is evidence suggesting an association between the level of TEM-1, 7, 7R, 8 in relation to lymph node involvement and disease progression. MORAb-004 is a humanized immunoglobulin G (IgG1/κ) antibody directed against endosialin/TEM-1. Nonclinical pharmacological studies showed that MORAb-004 has the ability to block specific TEM-1 receptor-ligand interactions. Immunohistochemistry studies of human tumor biopsy samples demonstrate TEM-1 expression and MORAb-004 binding to tumor stromal cells, in particular mural cell compartment of neovessels and cancer-associated fibroblasts. All of which suggests a potential effective treatment. Researchers hypothesize that an antibody therapy that binds to TEM-1 may be efficacious in the treatment of metastatic, colorectal cancer. This clinical study is a proof of concept study to see if an anti-TEM-1 agent is safe and effective in the treatment of metastatic, colorectal cancer.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
154 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy & Safety of Monotherapy MORAb-004 Plus Best Supportive Care in Subjects With Chemorefractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Actual Study Start Date :
Mar 27, 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Oct 20, 2013
Actual Study Completion Date :
Oct 20, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: MORAb-004

Drug: MORAb-004
MORAb-004 8mg per kg IV once a week

Other: Best supportive care
Best supportive care to improve quality of life

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Drug: Placebo
Placebo - normal saline IV once a week

Other: Best supportive care
Best supportive care to improve quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) [From the date of randomization to the date of the first observation of PD or death due to any cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)]

    PFS based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v.1.1 was defined as the time (in weeks) from the date of randomization to the date of the first observation of disease progression (PD) or death due to any cause. PD was defined as at least a 20 percent (%) increase in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. If progression or death was not observed for a participant, the PFS time was censored at the date of last tumor assessment without evidence of progression prior to the date of initiation of further antitumor treatment. PFS was summarized for each treatment group using Kaplan-Meier estimation curves.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Overall Survival (OS) [From the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)]

    OS was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the date of death, regardless of the cause. OS was summarized for each treatment group using Kaplan-Meier estimation curves. In the absence of death confirmation or for participants alive at the time of analysis, the survival time was censored at the last date known to be alive.

  2. Overall Response Rate (ORR) [From the date of randomization to the first documentation of CR or PR (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)]

    ORR was defined as the percentage of subjects achieving either CR or PR using RECIST v.1.1. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to less than (<) 10 millimeters (mm). PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

  3. Time to Tumor Response (TTR) [From the date of randomization to first documentation of objective tumor response (CR or PR) (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)]

    Time to tumor response was defined for those participants with objective evidence of confirmed CR or PR as the time from randomization to first documentation of objective tumor response (CR or PR). CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

  4. Duration of Response (DOR) [From the date of first objective response (CR or PR) to objective tumor progression or death regardless of cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)]

    The DOR was defined as the time from first documentation of objective response (CR or PR) to the first documentation of objective tumor progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

  5. Biomarkers Based PFS, Within Treatment Group [From the date of randomization up to approximately 1 year 7 months]

    The statistical evidence to support the use of the biomarker identified in Stage 1 interim analysis for Stage 2 selection of participants as designed was not adequate to clearly define a biomarker responsive population. The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for PFS was not carried out.

  6. Biomarkers Based OS, Within Treatment Group [From the date of randomization up to approximately 1 year 7 months]

    The statistical evidence to support the use of the biomarker identified in Stage 1 interim analysis for Stage 2 selection of participants as designed was not adequate to clearly define a biomarker responsive population. The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for OS was not carried out.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Males and females >18 years old

  • Diagnosis of metastatic, colorectal cancer

  • Significant medical conditions must be well-controlled and stable for at least 30 days prior to the first treatment infusion

  • Be willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:
  • No prior treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer

  • Other serious systemic diseases (bacterial or fungal)

  • Clinically significant heart disease or an arrhythmia on an ECG within the past 6 months

  • Known allergic reaction to monoclonal antibody therapy

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Central Hem/Onc Medical Group, Inc. Alhambra California United States 91801
2 Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center Bakersfield California United States 93309
3 Providence St. Joseph Medical Center-Disney Family Cancer Center Burbank California United States 91505
4 St. Jude Heritage Healthcare Fullerton California United States 92835
5 The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Cancer Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge California United States 91328
6 UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Sacramento California United States
7 Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego California United States 92123
8 CPMCRI / Pacific Hematology Oncology Associates San Francisco California United States 94115
9 Central Coast Medical Oncology Santa Maria California United States 93454
10 UCLA Hematology Oncology Santa Monica California United States 90404
11 Colorado Cancer Research Program Denver Colorado United States 80224
12 St. Mary's Hospital Regional Cancer Center Grand Junction Colorado United States 81501
13 Lutheran Hematology & Oncology Wheat Ridge Colorado United States 80033
14 Christiana Care Health Services Newark Delaware United States 19713
15 Georgetown University Washington District of Columbia United States 20007
16 Mayo Clinic Florida Hematology/Oncology Jacksonville Florida United States 32224
17 Integrated Community Oncology Network / Cancer Specialists of North Florida Jacksonville Florida United States 32256
18 Compass Research, LLC Orange City Florida United States 32763
19 Hematology Oncology Associates of the Treasure Coast Port Saint Lucie Florida United States 34952
20 Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Rockledge Florida United States 32955
21 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt Cancer Center) Tampa Florida United States 33612
22 Suburban Hematology-Oncology Associates, P.C. Duluth Georgia United States 30096
23 Suburban Hematology-Oncology Assoc., PC Lawrenceville Georgia United States 30046
24 Suburban Hematology-Oncology Associates, P.C. Snellville Georgia United States 30078
25 Medical and Surgical Specialists Galesburg Illinois United States 61401
26 Ingalls Cancer Research Center Harvey Illinois United States 60426
27 Oncology Specialists,S.C. Center for Advanced Care Park Ridge Illinois United States 60068
28 Illinois CancerCare, P.C. Peoria Illinois United States 61615
29 Carle Cancer Center Urbana Illinois United States 61801
30 Medical Oncology & Hematology Associates (Clinic #3) Clive Iowa United States 50325
31 Iowa Oncology Research Association Des Moines Iowa United States 50309
32 Medical Oncology & Hematology Associates (Clinic #1) Des Moines Iowa United States 50309
33 Medical Oncology & Hematology Associates (Clinic #2) Des Moines Iowa United States 50314
34 Siouxland Hematology-Oncology Associates, LLP Sioux City Iowa United States 51101
35 Cancer Center of Kansas Wichita Kansas United States 67208
36 Cancer Center of Kansas Wichita Kansas United States 67214
37 Central Baptist Hospital Lexington Kentucky United States 40503
38 John Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland United States 21231-1000
39 Weinberg Cancer Institute at Franklin Square Baltimore Maryland United States 21237
40 Lahey Clinic Burlington Massachusetts United States 01805
41 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan United States 48106
42 University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center Ann Arbor Michigan United States 48109
43 Henry Ford Health System Detroit Michigan United States 48202
44 Grand Rapids Clinical Oncology Program Grand Rapids Michigan United States 49503
45 Essentia Health Duluth CCOP Duluth Minnesota United States 55805
46 Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota United States 55905
47 Coborn Cancer Center/ CentraCare Health Plaza Saint Cloud Minnesota United States 56303
48 Metro Minnesota CCOP Saint Louis Park Minnesota United States 55416
49 Regions Hospital Saint Louis Park Minnesota United States 55416
50 St. John's Hospital Saint Louis Park Minnesota United States 55416
51 CCCN Las Vegas Nevada United States 89169
52 Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo New York United States 14263
53 Mount Sinai Medical Center New York New York United States 10029
54 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina United States 27599
55 Presbyterian Hospital Cancer Center Charlotte North Carolina United States 28204
56 Duke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina United States 27710
57 Piedmont Hematology Oncology Associates PA Winston-Salem North Carolina United States 27103
58 Medcenter One Bismarck North Dakota United States 58501
59 TriHealth Oncology Institute/Oncology Partners Network Cincinnati Ohio United States 45247
60 Hickman Cancer Center at Flower Hospital Sylvania Ohio United States 43560
61 Mercy Cancer Center Toledo Ohio United States 43623
62 Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States 19111
63 Pharma Resource East Providence Rhode Island United States 02915
64 Rhode Island Hospital Providence Rhode Island United States 02903
65 The Miriam Hospital Providence Rhode Island United States 02906
66 St. Vincent Hospital / Green Bay Oncology Green Bay Wisconsin United States 54301
67 St. Mary's Hospital / Green Bay Oncology Green Bay Wisconsin United States 54303

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Morphotek

Investigators

None specified.

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Morphotek
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01507545
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • MORAb-004-202-CRC
First Posted:
Jan 11, 2012
Last Update Posted:
May 6, 2022
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2015
Keywords provided by Morphotek
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Participants took part in the study at 61 investigative sites in the United States from 27 March 2012 to 20 October 2013.
Pre-assignment Detail A total of 154 participants were screened and enrolled (signed informed consent form), of which 28 were screen failures, 126 were randomized and 122 were treated. Study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 due to futility, hence Stage 2 was not carried out.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg), infusion intravenously (IV), once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the best supportive care (BSC) which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 84 42
Treated/Safety Set 82 40
COMPLETED 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 84 42

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC Total
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 84 42 126
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
61.4
(11.72)
61.8
(10.61)
61.5
(11.32)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
43
51.2%
16
38.1%
59
46.8%
Male
41
48.8%
26
61.9%
67
53.2%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
6
7.1%
1
2.4%
7
5.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
75
89.3%
40
95.2%
115
91.3%
Unknown or Not Reported
3
3.6%
1
2.4%
4
3.2%
Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1
1.2%
1
2.4%
2
1.6%
Asian
4
4.8%
2
4.8%
6
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Black or African American
3
3.6%
3
7.1%
6
4.8%
White
74
88.1%
36
85.7%
110
87.3%
More than one race
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Unknown or Not Reported
2
2.4%
0
0%
2
1.6%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Description PFS based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v.1.1 was defined as the time (in weeks) from the date of randomization to the date of the first observation of disease progression (PD) or death due to any cause. PD was defined as at least a 20 percent (%) increase in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. If progression or death was not observed for a participant, the PFS time was censored at the date of last tumor assessment without evidence of progression prior to the date of initiation of further antitumor treatment. PFS was summarized for each treatment group using Kaplan-Meier estimation curves.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to the date of the first observation of PD or death due to any cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all randomized participants, analyzed according to the treatment assigned by the IVRS/IWRS.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 84 42
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
8.1
8.1
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC, Placebo + BSC
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.7335
Comments
Method One-sided log-rank test
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.13
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.76 to 1.67
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS)
Description OS was defined as the time (in months) from the date of randomization to the date of death, regardless of the cause. OS was summarized for each treatment group using Kaplan-Meier estimation curves. In the absence of death confirmation or for participants alive at the time of analysis, the survival time was censored at the last date known to be alive.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to the date of death due to any cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all randomized participants, analyzed according to the treatment assigned by IVRS/IWRS.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 84 42
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
4.8
6.2
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC, Placebo + BSC
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9498
Comments
Method One-sided log-rank test
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.43
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.93 to 2.19
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Description ORR was defined as the percentage of subjects achieving either CR or PR using RECIST v.1.1. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to less than (<) 10 millimeters (mm). PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to the first documentation of CR or PR (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all randomized participants, analyzed according to the treatment assigned by IVRS/IWRS.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 84 42
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
0
0%
2.4
5.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC, Placebo + BSC
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.333
Comments
Method Fisher Exact
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference of arms
Estimated Value -2.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
-6.992 to 2.230
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Tumor Response (TTR)
Description Time to tumor response was defined for those participants with objective evidence of confirmed CR or PR as the time from randomization to first documentation of objective tumor response (CR or PR). CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Time Frame From the date of randomization to first documentation of objective tumor response (CR or PR) (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all randomized participants, analyzed according to the treatment assigned by the IVRS/IWRS. Here overall number analyzed "N" are the participants who had achieved CR or PR.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 0 1
Median (Full Range) [weeks]
NA
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Duration of Response (DOR)
Description The DOR was defined as the time from first documentation of objective response (CR or PR) to the first documentation of objective tumor progression or death due to any cause. CR was defined as the disappearance of all target and non-target lesions (non-lymph nodes). All pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in their short axis to <10 mm. PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Time Frame From the date of first objective response (CR or PR) to objective tumor progression or death regardless of cause (up to approximately 1 year 7 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
ITT population included all randomized participants, analyzed according to the treatment assigned by the IVRS/IWRS. Here overall number analyzed "N" are the participants who had achieved CR or PR.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 0 1
Median (Full Range) [weeks]
NA
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Biomarkers Based PFS, Within Treatment Group
Description The statistical evidence to support the use of the biomarker identified in Stage 1 interim analysis for Stage 2 selection of participants as designed was not adequate to clearly define a biomarker responsive population. The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for PFS was not carried out.
Time Frame From the date of randomization up to approximately 1 year 7 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for PFS was not carried out.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 0 0
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Biomarkers Based OS, Within Treatment Group
Description The statistical evidence to support the use of the biomarker identified in Stage 1 interim analysis for Stage 2 selection of participants as designed was not adequate to clearly define a biomarker responsive population. The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for OS was not carried out.
Time Frame From the date of randomization up to approximately 1 year 7 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 and enrollment of stage 2 did not occur due to futility, hence Stage 2 and biomarker based analysis for OS was not carried out.
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
Measure Participants 0 0

Adverse Events

Time Frame From the date of randomization of the study drug up to 45 days after the last infusion of study drug (approximately up to 1 year 7 months)
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Arm/Group Description Participants received MORAb-004 8 mg/kg, infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24). Participants received MORAb-004 matching placebo infusion IV, once weekly, in each 2-week treatment cycle along with the BSC which included those measures intended to provide palliation of all symptoms and improve quality of life, until disease progression or discontinuation from any reason (up to Cycle 24).
All Cause Mortality
MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 13/82 (15.9%) 4/40 (10%)
Serious Adverse Events
MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 31/82 (37.8%) 15/40 (37.5%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Neutropenia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Small Intestinal Obstruction 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Ascites 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Caecitis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Constipation 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Intestinal Obstruction 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Diarrhoea 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Rectal Haemorrhage 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
General disorders
Pyrexia 2/82 (2.4%) 2/40 (5%)
Asthenia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Fatigue 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Gait Disturbance 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
General Physical Health Deterioration 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hepatic Failure 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Abdominal Wall Abscess 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Intestinal Fistula Infection 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pneumonia 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Septic Shock 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion Related Reaction 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration 5/82 (6.1%) 2/40 (5%)
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypocalcaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypokalaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain 4/82 (4.9%) 0/40 (0%)
Muscular Weakness 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Bone Pain 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Muscle Spasms 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Neoplasm Malignant 7/82 (8.5%) 2/40 (5%)
Metastases To Central Nervous System 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Cauda Equina Syndrome 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Headache 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Presyncope 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional State 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal Failure Acute 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Renal Failure 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Urinary Tract Obstruction 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Respiratory Failure 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pleural Effusion 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Vascular disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Embolism 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
MORAb-004 8.0 mg/kg + BSC Placebo + BSC
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 77/82 (93.9%) 40/40 (100%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 10/82 (12.2%) 5/40 (12.5%)
Lymphopenia 6/82 (7.3%) 0/40 (0%)
Thrombocytopenia 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Cardiac disorders
Sinus Tachycardia 4/82 (4.9%) 0/40 (0%)
Atrial Fibrillation 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Bradycardia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Cardiac Failure Congestive 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Cardiomyopathy 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Palpitations 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Sinus Bradycardia 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Tachycardia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Sinus Arrhythmia 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Eye disorders
Eye Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Vision Blurred 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Conjunctivitis 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Eyelid Disorder 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Vitreous Floaters 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea 32/82 (39%) 14/40 (35%)
Constipation 22/82 (26.8%) 13/40 (32.5%)
Abdominal Pain 16/82 (19.5%) 8/40 (20%)
Vomiting 17/82 (20.7%) 9/40 (22.5%)
Diarrhoea 16/82 (19.5%) 6/40 (15%)
Abdominal Distension 8/82 (9.8%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Abdominal Pain Upper 6/82 (7.3%) 2/40 (5%)
Ascites 5/82 (6.1%) 2/40 (5%)
Abdominal Pain Lower 4/82 (4.9%) 2/40 (5%)
Dyspepsia 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Dysphagia 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease 3/82 (3.7%) 2/40 (5%)
Abdominal Discomfort 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Dry Mouth 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Stomatitis 2/82 (2.4%) 2/40 (5%)
Colitis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Faecal Volume Increased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Flatulence 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Haematochezia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Lip Haematoma 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Paraesthesia Oral 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Proctalgia 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Rectal Haemorrhage 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Toothache 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Eructation 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Gingival Pain 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Perianal Erythema 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
General disorders
Fatigue 43/82 (52.4%) 19/40 (47.5%)
Oedema Peripheral 12/82 (14.6%) 6/40 (15%)
Pyrexia 11/82 (13.4%) 5/40 (12.5%)
Asthenia 8/82 (9.8%) 4/40 (10%)
Chills 8/82 (9.8%) 4/40 (10%)
Pain 7/82 (8.5%) 0/40 (0%)
Malaise 4/82 (4.9%) 0/40 (0%)
Gait Disturbance 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Influenza Like Illness 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Early Satiety 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Injection Site Reaction 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Chest Discomfort 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Suprapubic Pain 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Jaundice 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Hyperbilirubinaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Immune system disorders
Drug Hypersensitivity 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection 4/82 (4.9%) 8/40 (20%)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Abdominal Infection 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Bronchitis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Gastroenteritis Viral 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Nasopharyngitis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Cystitis 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Diarrhoea Infectious 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Oral Candidiasis 0/82 (0%) 2/40 (5%)
Oral Herpes 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion Related Reaction 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Contusion 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Fall 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Post Procedural Haemorrhage 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Compression Fracture 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Investigations
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 10/82 (12.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Weight Decreased 10/82 (12.2%) 3/40 (7.5%)
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased 6/82 (7.3%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased 5/82 (6.1%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased 5/82 (6.1%) 4/40 (10%)
Blood Bilirubin Increased 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Creatinine Increased 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Electrocardiogram Abnormal 3/82 (3.7%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Prolonged 2/82 (2.4%) 2/40 (5%)
Blood Cholesterol Increased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Magnesium Increased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Pressure Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Uric Acid Increased 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Cardiac Murmur 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Ejection Fraction Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
International Normalised Ratio Increased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Lymphocyte Count Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Platelet Count Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Prothrombin Time Prolonged 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
White Blood Cell Count Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Blood Glucose Increased 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Electrocardiogram ST Segment Depression 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Haemoglobin Decreased 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Peritoneal Fluid Analysis Abnormal 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Peritoneal Fluid Analysis Normal 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Transaminases Increased 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased Appetite 28/82 (34.1%) 11/40 (27.5%)
Dehydration 7/82 (8.5%) 3/40 (7.5%)
Hyponatraemia 7/82 (8.5%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypokalaemia 4/82 (4.9%) 2/40 (5%)
Hypoalbuminaemia 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypocalcaemia 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Hypomagnesaemia 3/82 (3.7%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Hyperglycaemia 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Failure To Thrive 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypoglycaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypophosphataemia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypovolaemia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Increased Appetite 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypophagia 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain 15/82 (18.3%) 2/40 (5%)
Musculoskeletal Pain 9/82 (11%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain 7/82 (8.5%) 2/40 (5%)
Arthralgia 6/82 (7.3%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Pain In Extremity 6/82 (7.3%) 2/40 (5%)
Myalgia 4/82 (4.9%) 2/40 (5%)
Muscular Weakness 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Bone Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Flank Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Groin Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Muscle Spasms 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Neck Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pain In Jaw 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Musculoskeletal Discomfort 0/82 (0%) 2/40 (5%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Cancer Pain 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Tumour Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Nervous system disorders
Headache 16/82 (19.5%) 8/40 (20%)
Dizziness 6/82 (7.3%) 0/40 (0%)
Neuropathy Peripheral 3/82 (3.7%) 3/40 (7.5%)
Dysgeusia 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Hypoaesthesia 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Paraesthesia 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Brain Oedema 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Convulsion 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypogeusia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Lethargy 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Memory Impairment 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Peroneal Nerve Palsy 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Restless Legs Syndrome 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Sinus Headache 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Slow Speech 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Balance Disorder 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia 8/82 (9.8%) 3/40 (7.5%)
Anxiety 5/82 (6.1%) 2/40 (5%)
Depression 3/82 (3.7%) 2/40 (5%)
Libido Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria 5/82 (6.1%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Renal Failure Acute 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Dysuria 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Pollakiuria 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Renal Failure 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Urinary Incontinence 2/82 (2.4%) 2/40 (5%)
Chromaturia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Micturition Urgency 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Ureteric Stenosis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Urinary Tract Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Urine Flow Decreased 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Haematuria 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Incontinence 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Nephrolithiasis 0 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Pelvic Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Perineal Pain 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Scrotal Swelling 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Scrotal Pain 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea 20/82 (24.4%) 9/40 (22.5%)
Cough 12/82 (14.6%) 9/40 (22.5%)
Dyspnoea Exertional 3/82 (3.7%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Oropharyngeal Pain 3/82 (3.7%) 2/40 (5%)
Dysphonia 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Epistaxis 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Productive Cough 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Rhinorrhoea 2/82 (2.4%) 0/40 (0%)
Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome 2/82 (2.4%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Haemoptysis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypoxia 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Nasal Congestion 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pleural Effusion 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Pulmonary Congestion 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Wheezing 1/82 (1.2%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Pneumonitis 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Pulmonary Embolism 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus 8/82 (9.8%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Rash 5/82 (6.1%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Night Sweats 4/82 (4.9%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Hyperhidrosis 3/82 (3.7%) 4/40 (10%)
Alopecia 1/82 (1.2%) 2/40 (5%)
Dermatitis Atopic 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Erythema 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Exfoliative Rash 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pain Of Skin 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Petechiae 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Pruritus Generalised 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Rash Erythematous 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Rash Maculo-Papular 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Dermatitis 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Dermatitis Acneiform 0/82 (0%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Vascular disorders
Flushing 6/82 (7.3%) 3/40 (7.5%)
Hypertension 5/82 (6.1%) 1/40 (2.5%)
Deep Vein Thrombosis 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)
Hypotension 3/82 (3.7%) 0/40 (0%)
Hot Flush 2/82 (2.4%) 2/40 (5%)
Haematoma 1/82 (1.2%) 0/40 (0%)

Limitations/Caveats

The study was terminated by the sponsor at the end of Stage 1 due to futility, hence Stage 2 was not carried out.

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Certain Agreements

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

There IS 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 Eisai Medical Information
Organization Eisai Inc.
Phone 1-888-274-2378
Email esi_oncmedinfo@eisai.com
Responsible Party:
Morphotek
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01507545
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • MORAb-004-202-CRC
First Posted:
Jan 11, 2012
Last Update Posted:
May 6, 2022
Last Verified:
Sep 1, 2015