Oncaspar/Doxil/Decadron in Patients With Refractory Lymphoid Malignancies

Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Other)
Overall Status
Terminated
CT.gov ID
NCT00837200
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This is an exploratory study to study the efficacy of combination regimen of Oncaspar/Doxil/Decadron (ODD) in patients with refractory lymphoid malignancies. Patients with any form of lymphoid malignancy will be eligible: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma and plasma cell leukemia. Patients must have failed standard regimens for their cancers and could have had unlimited number of prior regimens. Patients will be staged appropriately for their disease with clinical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. Both Oncaspar and Doxil will be given on day 1 and 15. Patients will be clinically evaluated prior to each cycle and will have disease assessments every 2 cycles. Responding patients will continue therapy until disease progression or excessive toxicity. Responders who are candidates for allogenic stem cell transplantation could go to conditioning chemotherapy and stem cell transplant after 4 cycles of ODD.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron
Phase 2

Detailed Description

This phase II trial will study the effectiveness of a combination regimen which includes Oncaspar (PEG-asparaginase), Doxil (PEG-liposomal doxorubicin), and Decadron (ODD) in terms of disease response against refractory lymphoid malignancies. Asparaginase is an enzyme that depletes asparagines, a key amino acid for survival and growth of malignant lymphocytes. Its depletion results in death of the neoplastic cell. Asparagine depletion has induced a significant improvement of clinical outcomes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and L-asparaginase has been a mainstay for more than 30 years in the treatment of ALL. Although this drug has been used primarily in ALL, promising results have been reported even in other non-ALL lymphoid malignancies, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), prolymphocytic leukemia, refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and multiple myeloma (MM). One of the main goals of this trial is to measure the asparaginase level as a surrogate marker of asparagine depletion with Oncaspar, a PEG-enhanced version of E. coli L-asparaginase. The therapeutic value of the simple, non-pegylated form of L-asparaginase is limited by its short half-life and propensity to cause allergic reactions.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
13 participants
Allocation:
N/A
Intervention Model:
Single Group Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Phase II Pilot Efficacy Trial of the Combination Regimen Oncaspar/Doxil/Decadron (ODD) in Patients With Refractory Lymphoid Malignancies
Study Start Date :
Mar 1, 2009
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jan 1, 2011
Actual Study Completion Date :
Oct 1, 2013

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron Regimen

Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.

Drug: Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron
Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
Other Names:
  • PEG-asparaginase
  • PEG-liposomal doxorubicin
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Tumor Response [16 weeks]

      Leukemias mainly w/peripheral blood counts/diff every 2 wks/CLL, CT scan before initiation of study, 2nd CT after EOT, no CT at FU Lymphomas restaged w/CT scans of chest/abdomen/pelvis or PET/CT scans after 2 cycles MM monitored w/tumor markers monthly Quantitative immunoglobulins/SPEP w/quantitative M component in MM pts producing full antibody, UPEP w/ quantitative Bence-Jones in MM pts producing only light chains/Serum free light chains obtained all pts/Skeletal surveys at baseline Tumor responses:CR complete resolution of all detectable clinical/radiographic evidence of disease, disappearance of all disease related symptoms, and normalization of biochemical abnormalities for at least 6 wks following treatment and no BM infiltration;PR reduction of all measurable lesions by 50% or more/no new lesions;SD not fulfilling PR criteria/no evidence disease progression;PD increase original tumor mass by more than 25% lesion/new lesion Stable disease > 2mo was a response

    2. Study Specific Measure (Response) [16 Weeks]

    3. Study Specific Measure (Number of Participants Taken Off Study) [16 weeks]

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Histologically documented lymphoid malignancies, regardless of their origin (B,T or NK). These include ALL, CLL, HL, NHL, MM and PCL.

    • Patients must have failed at least one standard regimen of chemotherapy for their illness. They may have had unlimited prior regimens.

    • Performance status of ≤ 2 as per ECOG scale.

    • ALT < 2.5 times the upper limit of normal

    • Anticipated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks

    • Patients will be allowed to have baseline cytopenias, but ANC should be >200/μl and a platelet count > 25,000/ μl (within 2 weeks of starting therapy).

    • Patients must have a serum creatinine level ≤ 2 mg/dL (within 2 weeks of starting therapy).

    • Male or female adults of at least 18 years of age.

    • Signed written informed consent and willingness to meet follow-up schedule and study procedure obligations

    • Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) > 40% by echocardiogram or MUGA scan performed within 60 days prior to registration

    • Women and men of childbearing potential must agree to employ adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy while on therapy.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Chemotherapy or radiotherapy received within the previous 2 weeks.

    • Uncontrolled, active infection requiring IV antibiotics.

    • Psychiatric illness that could potentially interfere with the completion of treatment according to this protocol.

    • Pregnant or potential for pregnancy.

    • Breast-feeding.

    • Prior asparaginase therapy complicated by pancreatitis, allergic reaction, hemorrhagic event, or thrombosis

    • Previous treatment with pegylated asparaginase

    • Prior doxorubicin exposure, more than 400 mg/m2

    • Clinically significant CHF

    • No prior malignancy is allowed except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or other cancer for which the patient has been disease free for at least three years. Prior malignancy is acceptable provided there has been no evidence of disease within the three year interval.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey Pennsylvania United States 17070

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Joseph J. Drabick, MD, Penn State University

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Joseph Drabick, Professor of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00837200
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 08-007
    First Posted:
    Feb 5, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 24, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2017
    Keywords provided by Joseph Drabick, Professor of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title ODD Regimen
    Arm/Group Description Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron: Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 13
    COMPLETED 13
    NOT COMPLETED 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Treatment
    Arm/Group Description Oncaspar 2500 IU/m2 D1,15; Doxil 20mg/m2 D1,15; Decadron 20 mg D1,8,15,22
    Overall Participants 13
    Age (Count of Participants)
    <=18 years
    0
    0%
    Between 18 and 65 years
    6
    46.2%
    >=65 years
    7
    53.8%
    Age (years) [Mean (Full Range) ]
    Mean (Full Range) [years]
    64.9
    Age, Customized (participants) [Number]
    Participants over 70 years old
    6
    46.2%
    Partipants under 70 years old
    7
    53.8%
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    9
    69.2%
    Male
    4
    30.8%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    13
    100%
    Participants Diagnosis (participants) [Number]
    Multiple Myeloma
    7
    53.8%
    Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    6
    46.2%
    Prior Regimens (participants) [Number]
    Pre-Treated with 3 Median prior Regimens
    3
    23.1%
    Not treated with Prior Regimens
    10
    76.9%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Tumor Response
    Description Leukemias mainly w/peripheral blood counts/diff every 2 wks/CLL, CT scan before initiation of study, 2nd CT after EOT, no CT at FU Lymphomas restaged w/CT scans of chest/abdomen/pelvis or PET/CT scans after 2 cycles MM monitored w/tumor markers monthly Quantitative immunoglobulins/SPEP w/quantitative M component in MM pts producing full antibody, UPEP w/ quantitative Bence-Jones in MM pts producing only light chains/Serum free light chains obtained all pts/Skeletal surveys at baseline Tumor responses:CR complete resolution of all detectable clinical/radiographic evidence of disease, disappearance of all disease related symptoms, and normalization of biochemical abnormalities for at least 6 wks following treatment and no BM infiltration;PR reduction of all measurable lesions by 50% or more/no new lesions;SD not fulfilling PR criteria/no evidence disease progression;PD increase original tumor mass by more than 25% lesion/new lesion Stable disease > 2mo was a response
    Time Frame 16 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title ODD Regimen
    Arm/Group Description Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron: Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
    Measure Participants 12
    Number [participants]
    2
    15.4%
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Study Specific Measure (Response)
    Description
    Time Frame 16 Weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title ODD Regimen
    Arm/Group Description Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron: Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
    Measure Participants 12
    Not Evaluable for Response
    1
    7.7%
    Stable Disease > 2 months
    2
    15.4%
    Progressive Disease
    10
    76.9%
    3. Primary Outcome
    Title Study Specific Measure (Number of Participants Taken Off Study)
    Description
    Time Frame 16 weeks

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title ODD Regimen
    Arm/Group Description Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron: Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
    Measure Participants 13
    Due to Oncaspar-Related Toxicities
    1
    7.7%
    Not De to Oncaspar-Related Toxicities
    12
    92.3%

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title ODD Regimen
    Arm/Group Description Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects. Oncaspar, Doxil, Decadron: Once enrolled, patients will receive a cycle (28 days) of Oncaspar (2500 IU/m2 IV on days 1, 15; Doxil 20 mg/m2 IV days 1,15; and Decadron 20 mg PO days 1, 8, 15, 22. Continue until disease progression or unacceptable side effects.
    All Cause Mortality
    ODD Regimen
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    ODD Regimen
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 9/13 (69.2%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Mucositis 1/13 (7.7%)
    Emesis 1/13 (7.7%)
    Nausea 1/13 (7.7%)
    Dehydration 2/13 (15.4%) 2
    Anorexia 1/13 (7.7%)
    Infections and infestations
    Sepsis 1/13 (7.7%)
    Infection - unk ANC 1/13 (7.7%)
    Fever 1/13 (7.7%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Elevated Alk Phos 1/13 (7.7%)
    Elevated AST 1/13 (7.7%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Acute Renal Failure 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pneumonia 1/13 (7.7%) 1
    Dyspnea 1/13 (7.7%)
    Vascular disorders
    Pulmonary Emboli 1/13 (7.7%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    ODD Regimen
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 13/13 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Decreased WBC 7/13 (53.8%)
    Decreased ANC 4/13 (30.8%)
    Decreased Platelets 6/13 (46.2%)
    Decreased Hemoglobin 8/13 (61.5%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Elevated AST 3/13 (23.1%)
    Elevated ALT 3/13 (23.1%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

    More Information

    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 Joseph J Drabick, MD
    Organization Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Phone 717-531-5911
    Email jdrabick@hmc.psu.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Joseph Drabick, Professor of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00837200
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 08-007
    First Posted:
    Feb 5, 2009
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 24, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2017