Study of AVE0005 (VEGF Trap) in Patients With Chemoresistant Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Sponsor
Sanofi (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00327171
Collaborator
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Industry)
218
11
2
46
19.8
0.4

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This study evaluated outcomes in participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma receiving aflibercept.

The primary objective was to compare the objective response rate of Aflibercept (ziv-aflibercept, AVE0005, VEGF trap, ZALTRAP®) 4.0 mg/kg and 2.0 mg/kg, administered intravenously (IV) every 2 weeks with historical control in participants with advanced ovarian epithelial (including fallopian tube and primary peritoneal) adenocarcinoma resistant to platinum and topotecan and/or liposomal doxorubicin.

The secondary objectives was to further assess efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, potential biological and pharmacogenomic markers of study drug activity, and health-related quality of life.

This study employed an Independent Review Committee (IRC) for radiological tumor assessments. For all tumor assessment-related efficacy variables, two analyses were performed: the primary analysis was based on Independent Review Committee (IRC) reviewed data and the secondary analysis was based on Investigator evaluation. If an endpoint was evaluated by the IRC, the IRC reviewed data is reported for this study.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Aflibercept (ziv-aflibercept, AVE0005, VEGF trap, ZALTRAP®)
  • Drug: Aflibercept (ziv-aflibercept, AVE0005, VEGF trap, ZALTRAP®)
Phase 2

Detailed Description

The study included:
  • A screening period for 21 days

  • Randomization at baseline (Treatment was initiated with 5 days of randomization)

  • A treatment period with 14-day study treatment cycles until a study withdrawal criterion was met

  • A follow-up period up to 60 days after the end of treatment

Withdrawal criteria that led to treatment discontinuation were:
  • The participant or their legally authorized representative requested to withdraw

  • In the investigator's opinion, continuation of the study would be detrimental to the participant's well being, due to reasons such as disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, noncompliance, or logistical considerations.

  • A specific request by the Sponsor

  • Participant had intercurrent illness that prevented further administration of study treatment

  • Participant had more than 2 aflibercept dose reductions

  • Participant had arterial thromboembolic events, including cerebrovascular accidents, myocardial infarctions, transient ischemic attacks, new onset or worsening of pre-existing angina

  • Participant had radiographic evidence of intestinal obstruction (e.g., dilated loops of bowel accompanied by air-fluid levels) or gastrointestinal perforation (e.g., presence of extraluminal gas) requiring surgical intervention

  • Participant was lost to follow-up

After discontinuing treatment, participants remained on the study until the last post-treatment visit or until recovery of drug related toxicities, whichever was later.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
218 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-arm, Two-stage Study of the Efficacy and Safety of AVE0005 (VEGF Trap) Administered Intravenously Every 2 Weeks in Patients With Platinum-resistant and topotecan-and/or Liposomal Doxorubicin-resistant Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Study Start Date :
May 1, 2006
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2008
Actual Study Completion Date :
Mar 1, 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg

Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept.

Drug: Aflibercept (ziv-aflibercept, AVE0005, VEGF trap, ZALTRAP®)
Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg administered intravenously (IV) over 1 hour once every 2 weeks. Aflibercept could be reduced by 1 dose level (to 1.0 mg/kg) or 2 dose levels (to 0.5 mg/kg) in case of uncontrolled hypertension or urinary protein >3.5 g/24 hours. Intrapatient dose escalation was not to be permitted. Participants requiring more than 2 dose level reductions would be withdrawn from study treatment.

Experimental: Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg

Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept.

Drug: Aflibercept (ziv-aflibercept, AVE0005, VEGF trap, ZALTRAP®)
Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg administered intravenously (IV) over 1 hour once every 2 weeks. Aflibercept could be reduced by 1 dose level ( to 2.0 mg/kg) or 2 dose levels (to 1.0 mg/kg) in case of uncontrolled hypertension or urinary protein >3.5 g/24 hours. Intrapatient dose escalation was not to be permitted. Participants requiring more than 2 dose level reductions would be withdrawn from study treatment.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Number of Participants With Confirmed Objective Response (OR) as Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Based on the Analysis by an Independent Review Committee (IRC) - Simon's Cohort [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    OR included Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR). Per RECIST, CR was disappearance of all target or non-target lesions, or normalization of tumor marker levels (for non-target lesions) and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with baseline sum LD as reference. Tumors were assessed by an independent third-party core imaging laboratory evaluating the chest, abdomen, and pelvis by Computerized Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans; and responses were confirmed by repeat tumor imaging 4-6 weeks later.

  2. Number of Participants With Confirmed Objective Response (OR) as Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Based on the Analysis by the IRC - Efficacy Evaluable Population [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    OR included Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR). Per RECIST, CR was disappearance of all target or non-target lesions, or normalization of tumor marker levels (for non-target lesions) and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with baseline sum LD as reference. Tumors were assessed by an independent third-party core imaging laboratory evaluating the chest, abdomen, and pelvis by Computerized Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans; and responses were confirmed by repeat tumor imaging 4-6 weeks later.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Number of Participants With a Clinical Benefit Response (CBR) as Per RECIST Based on the Analysis by the IRC [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    CBR was defined as having a Stable disease (SD) for >= 6 months or a confirmed OR (PR or CR). Based on RECIST: SD was neither a sufficient shrinkage of the target lesions to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for Progressive disease (PD), the persistence of non-target lesions or the maintenance of tumor marker level above the normal limits (for non-target lesions) CR was the disappearance of all target or non-target lesions; and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with reference to the baseline sum LD.

  2. Duration of Response (DR) Based on the Analysis by an Independent Review Committee (IRC) [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    DR was defined as the time interval from the first documentation of CR or PR to the date of tumor progression (or disease progression) as determined by RECIST, or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. Based on RECIST, progressive disease was at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started, the appearance of one or more new target or non-target lesions, or the unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions.

  3. Tumor Marker Response Rate (TMRR) Based on the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) Definition [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    TMRR was the proportion of evaluable participants achieving a cancer antigen -125 (CA-125) response based on GCIG definition. A response to CA-125 occurred if after two elevated levels before therapy there was at least a 50% decrease in a post-treatment serum sample, which was confirmed by an independent sample collected 21 days or later that was =< 110% of the post-treatment serum sample.

  4. Time to Tumor Progression (TTP) as Per RECIST Based on the Analysis by the IRC [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    TTP was defined as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST. TTP was estimated from Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor progression during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.

  5. Time to Tumor Marker (CA-125) Progression (TTMP) [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    TTMP was the time interval from the date of randomization to the date of tumor marker progression as was defined by GCIG for the evaluable participants. TTMP was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor marker progression (TMP) during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.

  6. Number of Participants With Disease Progression Events for Progression-free Survival (PFS) Analysis by the IRC. [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    PFS was as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. The number of participants with tumor/disease progression are reported. Participants who did not reach tumor progression during study, or had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, were censored in the PFS analysis.

  7. Progression-free Survival (PFS) Time Based on Analysis by the IRC [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    PFS was as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor progression during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.

  8. Overall Survival (OS) Time [From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)]

    OS was the time interval between randomization and the date of death from any cause. OS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves A participant was censored for the OS analysis if the participant were alive during the study. The censoring date was either at the date that the participant was last known to be alive or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier.

  9. Overall Safety - Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AE) [up to 30+/-5 days after treatment discontinuation, or up to recovery or stabilization of a followed-up adverse event]

    All AEs regardless of seriousness or relationship to study treatment, spanning from the first administration of study treatment until 30 days after the last administration of study treatment, were recorded, and followed until resolution or stabilization. The number of participants with all treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE), serious adverse events (SAE), TEAE leading to death, and TEAE leading to permanent treatment discontinuation are reported.

  10. Participant's Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) Using a by Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Ovarian (FACT-O) Questionnaire [On Day 1 of Cycle 1 (baseline) , and after Day 14 of Cycle 2]

    The FACT-O questionnaire consists of 38 scored questions (scored from 0-4) that address physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being, functional well-being and some additional concerns which relate specifically to ovarian cancer symptoms. For each question, higher scores reflect a better quality of life. The total FACT-O score ranges from 0-152, with 152 indicating the best outcome.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No

Participants who met the following criteria were eligible for the study.

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Histologically-confirmed ovarian epithelial (including fallopian tube and primary peritoneal) adenocarcinoma.

  • Prior treatment with at least 2 treatment regimens in the advanced disease treatment setting

  • Platinum-resistant disease defined by relapse or progression of disease during or after treatment, or drug intolerance

  • Topotecan- and/or liposomal doxorubicin-resistant disease defined by relapse or progression of disease during or after treatment, or drug intolerance

  • Evidence of at least one unidimensional measurable tumor lesion by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) that has not been treated with surgery or radiation therapy

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Diagnosis of any second malignancy within the last 5 years, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, or for in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri

  • Prior treatment with a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) or VEGF receptor inhibitor

  • More than 3 chemotherapy regimens in the advanced disease treatment setting

  • Uncontrolled hypertension

The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to potential participation in a clinical trial.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Bridgewater New Jersey United States 08807
2 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Macquarie Park Australia
3 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Laval Canada
4 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Paris France
5 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Berlin Germany
6 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Milano Italy
7 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Gouda Netherlands
8 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Porto Salvo Portugal
9 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Barcelona Spain
10 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Bromma Sweden
11 Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office Geneva Switzerland

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Sanofi
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Investigators

  • Study Director: ICD CSD, Sanofi

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Sanofi
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00327171
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • ARD6122
  • AVE0005
First Posted:
May 18, 2006
Last Update Posted:
Jun 7, 2016
Last Verified:
May 1, 2016

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details 218 participants were randomized in this study. Three participants in the 2 mg/kg treatment group did not receive any study medication.
Pre-assignment Detail
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 109 109
COMPLETED 1 0
NOT COMPLETED 108 109

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg Total
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 109 109 218
Age, Customized (participants) [Number]
<35 years
3
2.8%
3
2.8%
6
2.8%
>=35 to <45 years
10
9.2%
6
5.5%
16
7.3%
>=45 to <55 years
21
19.3%
25
22.9%
46
21.1%
>=55 to <65 years
37
33.9%
43
39.4%
80
36.7%
>=65 to <75 years
32
29.4%
25
22.9%
57
26.1%
>=75 years
6
5.5%
7
6.4%
13
6%
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
109
100%
109
100%
218
100%
Male
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized (participants) [Number]
Caucasian
104
95.4%
107
98.2%
211
96.8%
Black
3
2.8%
1
0.9%
4
1.8%
Asian, Oriental
1
0.9%
1
0.9%
2
0.9%
Unknown or Not Reported
1
0.9%
0
0%
1
0.5%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Confirmed Objective Response (OR) as Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Based on the Analysis by an Independent Review Committee (IRC) - Simon's Cohort
Description OR included Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR). Per RECIST, CR was disappearance of all target or non-target lesions, or normalization of tumor marker levels (for non-target lesions) and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with baseline sum LD as reference. Tumors were assessed by an independent third-party core imaging laboratory evaluating the chest, abdomen, and pelvis by Computerized Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans; and responses were confirmed by repeat tumor imaging 4-6 weeks later.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Simon's cohort: The first 67 evaluable participants, based on Simon's two-stage design that required 67 evaluable participants per group to maintain a targeted 80% power for Objective response rate versus historical controls.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 67 67
Number [participants]
0
0%
3
2.8%
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With a Clinical Benefit Response (CBR) as Per RECIST Based on the Analysis by the IRC
Description CBR was defined as having a Stable disease (SD) for >= 6 months or a confirmed OR (PR or CR). Based on RECIST: SD was neither a sufficient shrinkage of the target lesions to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for Progressive disease (PD), the persistence of non-target lesions or the maintenance of tumor marker level above the normal limits (for non-target lesions) CR was the disappearance of all target or non-target lesions; and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with reference to the baseline sum LD.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Simon's cohort: The first 67 evaluable participants, based on Simon's two-stage design that required 67 evaluable participants per group to maintain a targeted 80% power for Objective response rate versus historical controls.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 67 67
Number [participants]
12
11%
7
6.4%
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Duration of Response (DR) Based on the Analysis by an Independent Review Committee (IRC)
Description DR was defined as the time interval from the first documentation of CR or PR to the date of tumor progression (or disease progression) as determined by RECIST, or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. Based on RECIST, progressive disease was at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started, the appearance of one or more new target or non-target lesions, or the unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 1 5
Mean (Standard Deviation) [days]
164
(NA)
149.8
(70.4)
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Tumor Marker Response Rate (TMRR) Based on the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG) Definition
Description TMRR was the proportion of evaluable participants achieving a cancer antigen -125 (CA-125) response based on GCIG definition. A response to CA-125 occurred if after two elevated levels before therapy there was at least a 50% decrease in a post-treatment serum sample, which was confirmed by an independent sample collected 21 days or later that was =< 110% of the post-treatment serum sample.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Randomized participants who received at least part of one dose of aflibercept, had a baseline tumor assessment, had a valid CA-125 assessment (requiring at least two pretreatment sample and 2 post-treatment samples), did not receive mouse antibodies and had no medical or surgical interference with their peritoneum or pleura in the previous 28 days.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 61 69
Mean (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
11.5
10.6%
11.6
10.6%
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Tumor Progression (TTP) as Per RECIST Based on the Analysis by the IRC
Description TTP was defined as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST. TTP was estimated from Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor progression during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
Measure Tumor Progression Events 66 66
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
13.1
12.7
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg, Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5043
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.123
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.80 to 1.58
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Estimated using Cox proportional Hazard model using treatment as the factor
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Tumor Marker (CA-125) Progression (TTMP)
Description TTMP was the time interval from the date of randomization to the date of tumor marker progression as was defined by GCIG for the evaluable participants. TTMP was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor marker progression (TMP) during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Participants with a valid assessment of CA-125 (requiring at least one pretreatment sample and 2 post-treatment samples).
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 76 84
Measure Tumor Marker Progression events 15 20
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
NA
NA
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Disease Progression Events for Progression-free Survival (PFS) Analysis by the IRC.
Description PFS was as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. The number of participants with tumor/disease progression are reported. Participants who did not reach tumor progression during study, or had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, were censored in the PFS analysis.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
With disease progression as the first event
66
60.6%
66
60.6%
Death without disease progression
16
14.7%
23
21.1%
Censored due to drop-out
18
16.5%
14
12.8%
Censored at study cut-off
6
5.5%
6
5.5%
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Progression-free Survival (PFS) Time Based on Analysis by the IRC
Description PFS was as the time interval measured from the date of randomization to the date of tumor progression as determined by RECIST or death from any cause, whichever was earlier. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves. For a participant who did not reach tumor progression during study, the censoring date was the date of the last valid tumor burden assessment or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier. If the participant had no valid post-baseline tumor burden assessment due to early termination, the censoring date was the date of randomization.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
Measure PFS Events 82 89
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
13.0
13.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg, Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5592
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.093
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.81 to 1.48
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Estimated using Cox proportional Hazard model using treatment as the factor (4mg/kg vs. 2mg/kg)
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS) Time
Description OS was the time interval between randomization and the date of death from any cause. OS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier curves A participant was censored for the OS analysis if the participant were alive during the study. The censoring date was either at the date that the participant was last known to be alive or the date of study cut-off, whichever was earlier.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
Measure Events (Death) 50 58
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
59.0
49.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg, Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5457
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.124
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.77 to 1.64
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Estimated using Cox proportional Hazard model using treatment as the factor (4 mg/kg vs. 2mg/kg)
10. Primary Outcome
Title Number of Participants With Confirmed Objective Response (OR) as Per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Based on the Analysis by the IRC - Efficacy Evaluable Population
Description OR included Complete Response (CR) and Partial Response (PR). Per RECIST, CR was disappearance of all target or non-target lesions, or normalization of tumor marker levels (for non-target lesions) and PR was at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions, with baseline sum LD as reference. Tumors were assessed by an independent third-party core imaging laboratory evaluating the chest, abdomen, and pelvis by Computerized Tomography (CT) scans or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans; and responses were confirmed by repeat tumor imaging 4-6 weeks later.
Time Frame From enrollment to efficacy cut-off date, 18 January 2008 (approximately 20 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Efficacy evaluable population: All participants with advanced ovarian epithelial carcinoma who were randomized, underwent baseline tumor assessment, and received at least part of one dose of aflibercept.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
Number [participants]
1
0.9%
5
4.6%
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Safety - Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AE)
Description All AEs regardless of seriousness or relationship to study treatment, spanning from the first administration of study treatment until 30 days after the last administration of study treatment, were recorded, and followed until resolution or stabilization. The number of participants with all treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE), serious adverse events (SAE), TEAE leading to death, and TEAE leading to permanent treatment discontinuation are reported.
Time Frame up to 30+/-5 days after treatment discontinuation, or up to recovery or stabilization of a followed-up adverse event

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Safety population: All randomized participants who received at least part of one dose of study treatment.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 106 109
With any TEAE
106
97.2%
108
99.1%
With any serious TEAE
50
45.9%
55
50.5%
With any TEAE leading to death
14
12.8%
14
12.8%
With TEAE leading to treatment discontinuation
23
21.1%
24
22%
12. Secondary Outcome
Title Participant's Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) Using a by Using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Ovarian (FACT-O) Questionnaire
Description The FACT-O questionnaire consists of 38 scored questions (scored from 0-4) that address physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being, functional well-being and some additional concerns which relate specifically to ovarian cancer symptoms. For each question, higher scores reflect a better quality of life. The total FACT-O score ranges from 0-152, with 152 indicating the best outcome.
Time Frame On Day 1 of Cycle 1 (baseline) , and after Day 14 of Cycle 2

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
All randomized participants who had evaluable FACT-O questionnaires.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
Measure Participants 97 104
Baseline (N=97, N=104)
105.3
(20.0)
101.1
(22)
Change (baseline to Cycle 2-Day 14) (N=79, N=77)
-1.1
(12.7)
-2.8
(13.9)

Adverse Events

Time Frame From treatment initiation to June 9, 2010
Adverse Event Reporting Description Safety population: All randomized participants who received at least part of one dose of study treatment.
Arm/Group Title Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Arm/Group Description Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks Participants with advanced ovarian epithelial adenocarcinoma administered 4.0 mg/kg Aflibercept intravenously every two weeks
All Cause Mortality
Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 51/106 (48.1%) 56/109 (51.4%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 2/106 (1.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Thrombocytopenia 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Cardio-respiratory arrest 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Congestive cardiomyopathy 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Left ventricular dysfunction 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Eye disorders
Blindness transient 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 4/106 (3.8%) 6/109 (5.5%)
Ascites 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Colonic obstruction 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Crohn's disease 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Diarrhoea 1/106 (0.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Gastrointestinal necrosis 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Gastrointestinal obstruction 2/106 (1.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Intestinal obstruction 10/106 (9.4%) 6/109 (5.5%)
Intestinal perforation 1/106 (0.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Melaena 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Nausea 3/106 (2.8%) 0/109 (0%)
Small intestinal obstruction 0/106 (0%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Subileus 0/106 (0%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Vomiting 2/106 (1.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
General disorders
Asthenia 1/106 (0.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Disease progression 3/106 (2.8%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Fatigue 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
General physical health deterioration 0/106 (0%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Pyrexia 2/106 (1.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Sudden death 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Jaundice cholestatic 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Abscess intestinal 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Appendicitis 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Catheter site infection 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Clostridial infection 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Clostridium difficile colitis 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Device related infection 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Febrile infection 1/106 (0.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Gastroenteritis salmonella 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Hepatitis a 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Peritonitis bacterial 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Pneumonia 2/106 (1.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Pneumonia streptococcal 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Pyelonephritis 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Sepsis 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Septic shock 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Urinary tract infection 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Narcotic intoxication 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Wound dehiscence 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Investigations
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Blood creatinine increased 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Hepatic enzyme increased 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
International normalised ratio increased 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 2/106 (1.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Dehydration 4/106 (3.8%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Hypoalbuminaemia 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Hyponatraemia 1/106 (0.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Musculoskeletal chest pain 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Cardiac myxoma 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Malignant pleural effusion 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Metastases to central nervous system 0/106 (0%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Metastases to lymph nodes 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Metastases to small intestine 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Nervous system disorders
Grand mal convulsion 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Headache 1/106 (0.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Hypertensive encephalopathy 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Polyneuropathy 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Syncope 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Transient ischaemic attack 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Hydronephrosis 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Nephrotic syndrome 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Proteinuria 1/106 (0.9%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Renal failure 3/106 (2.8%) 3/109 (2.8%)
Renal failure acute 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Urinary retention 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory distress syndrome 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Dyspnoea 2/106 (1.9%) 4/109 (3.7%)
Hypoxia 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Pleural effusion 3/106 (2.8%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Pneumonia aspiration 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Pulmonary embolism 1/106 (0.9%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Pulmonary oedema 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Respiratory failure 1/106 (0.9%) 0/109 (0%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Erythema 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Hypertension 4/106 (3.8%) 6/109 (5.5%)
Phlebitis 0/106 (0%) 1/109 (0.9%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Aflibercept 2.0 mg/kg Aflibercept 4.0 mg/kg
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 105/106 (99.1%) 106/109 (97.2%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 6/106 (5.7%) 2/109 (1.8%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 36/106 (34%) 40/109 (36.7%)
Abdominal pain upper 14/106 (13.2%) 17/109 (15.6%)
Constipation 37/106 (34.9%) 27/109 (24.8%)
Diarrhoea 31/106 (29.2%) 39/109 (35.8%)
Dry mouth 6/106 (5.7%) 4/109 (3.7%)
Intestinal obstruction 8/106 (7.5%) 4/109 (3.7%)
Nausea 44/106 (41.5%) 43/109 (39.4%)
Stomatitis 10/106 (9.4%) 8/109 (7.3%)
Toothache 9/106 (8.5%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Vomiting 38/106 (35.8%) 30/109 (27.5%)
General disorders
Asthenia 30/106 (28.3%) 27/109 (24.8%)
Fatigue 42/106 (39.6%) 44/109 (40.4%)
Mucosal inflammation 13/106 (12.3%) 19/109 (17.4%)
Oedema peripheral 12/106 (11.3%) 12/109 (11%)
Pyrexia 18/106 (17%) 21/109 (19.3%)
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis 7/106 (6.6%) 9/109 (8.3%)
Urinary tract infection 13/106 (12.3%) 5/109 (4.6%)
Investigations
Weight decreased 8/106 (7.5%) 11/109 (10.1%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite 42/106 (39.6%) 30/109 (27.5%)
Dehydration 3/106 (2.8%) 9/109 (8.3%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia 25/106 (23.6%) 28/109 (25.7%)
Back pain 15/106 (14.2%) 10/109 (9.2%)
Muscle spasms 2/106 (1.9%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Musculoskeletal pain 15/106 (14.2%) 13/109 (11.9%)
Myalgia 8/106 (7.5%) 17/109 (15.6%)
Neck pain 8/106 (7.5%) 6/109 (5.5%)
Pain in extremity 9/106 (8.5%) 8/109 (7.3%)
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness 9/106 (8.5%) 12/109 (11%)
Headache 54/106 (50.9%) 54/109 (49.5%)
Neuropathy peripheral 8/106 (7.5%) 4/109 (3.7%)
Paraesthesia 6/106 (5.7%) 8/109 (7.3%)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 4/106 (3.8%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Depression 3/106 (2.8%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Insomnia 8/106 (7.5%) 11/109 (10.1%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria 21/106 (19.8%) 23/109 (21.1%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 10/106 (9.4%) 21/109 (19.3%)
Dysphonia 39/106 (36.8%) 46/109 (42.2%)
Dyspnoea 15/106 (14.2%) 20/109 (18.3%)
Epistaxis 8/106 (7.5%) 21/109 (19.3%)
Oropharyngeal pain 7/106 (6.6%) 11/109 (10.1%)
Rhinorrhoea 4/106 (3.8%) 7/109 (6.4%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail disorder 4/106 (3.8%) 6/109 (5.5%)
Rash 10/106 (9.4%) 9/109 (8.3%)
Vascular disorders
Hypertension 60/106 (56.6%) 57/109 (52.3%)

Limitations/Caveats

[Not Specified]

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Certain Agreements

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

The investigator shall have the right to independently publish study results from his site after a multicenter publication, or 12 months after the completion of the study by all sites. He must provide the sponsor a copy of any such publication derived from the study, for review and comment at least 45 days in advance of any submission, and delay publication till the approval of the publication is given in writing by the Sponsor (not to exceed ninety days).

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Trial Transparency Team
Organization Sanofi
Phone
Email Contact-Us@sanofi.com
Responsible Party:
Sanofi
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00327171
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • ARD6122
  • AVE0005
First Posted:
May 18, 2006
Last Update Posted:
Jun 7, 2016
Last Verified:
May 1, 2016