Cancer CachexiaPhase 2NCT00267358
Placebo Controlled, Randomized Safety and Efficacy Study of RC-1291 in Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia.
A Phase 2 study testing RC-1291 HCl in people with Cancer Cachexia, run by Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc at 19 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Anorexia and cachexia are devastating complications in late-stage cancer patients and is strongly associated with mortality in these patients. Activation of Ghrelin receptors have been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Cancer Cachexia
- What is being tested?
- RC-1291 HCl
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 19 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2005to Oct 2006
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Community-dwelling patients ≥ 18 years of age with incurable,histologically diagnosed cancer.
- Involuntary loss of body weight of ≥ 5 % within the past 6 months
Who cannot join
- Presently hospitalized or in a nursing care facility.
- Inability to increase food intake from secondary causes.
- Liver disease
- If female-pregnant, breast-feeding or of childbearing potential.
Trial locations and contacts
19 sites in 1 country.
19 sites in 1 country
United States19 sites
Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center
Bakersfield, California, 93309
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Bethesda, Maryland, 20817
PAB Clinical Research
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Charleston Cancer Center
Charleston, South Carolina, 29406
South Carolina Oncology Associates
Columbia, South Carolina, 29210
Hematology Oncology Consultants, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio, 43235
Pacific Oncology & Hematology Associates
Encinitas, California, 92024
Pacific Oncology and Hematology Associates
Encinitas, California, 92024
Advanced Medical Research Institute
Fresno, California, 93710
University of Texas Medical Texas
Galveston, Texas, 77555
Palo Verde Hematology Oncology Ltd.
Glendale, Arizona, 85304
South Carolina Cancer Specialists
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29926
Kenmar Clinical Research
Los Angeles, California, 90057
Kenmar Research Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90057
Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Osler Medical, Inc./ Osler Clinical Research
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Sant Chawla, Inc.
Santa Monica, California, 90403
Multicare Health System
Tacoma, Washington, 98405
Bay Area Oncology
Tampa, Florida, 33607
About this study
Anorexia and cachexia are devastating complications in late-stage cancer patients and is strongly associated with mortality in these patients. Activation of Ghrelin receptors have been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. RC-1291 HCl, by virtue of its ghrelin like activity and Growth Hormone releasing effects may have a dual role in the reversal of cancer induced anorexia and cachexia. This placebo controlled study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RC-1291 HCl in cancer patients with anorexia and cachexia.
- Conditions
- Cancer Cachexia
- Being tested
- RC-1291 HCl, Placebo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RC-1291 HClDrug
PlaceboDrug
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| RC-1291 HCl | Active comparator | 50 mg Receives: Drug: RC-1291 HCl |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Body weight
Lean body mass
Functional performance
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2005
- Primary completionOct 2006
- Study completionOct 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cancer CachexiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Investigators
- William Polvino, MD, Study director, Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00267358
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RC-1291-205
- Status last verified
- Aug 2013
- First submitted
- 19 Dec 2005
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2013
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Garcia JM, Boccia RV, Graham CD, Yan Y, Duus EM, Allen S, Friend J. Anamorelin for patients with cancer cachexia: an integrated analysis of two phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Jan;16(1):108-16. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(14)71154-4. Epub 2014 Dec 16.
PubMed 25524795
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Placebo Controlled, Randomized Safety and Efficacy Study of RC-1291 in Cancer Anorexia/Cachexia.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00267358
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RC-1291-205
- Conditions
- Cancer Cachexia
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), IncIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Nov 2005
- Primary completion
- Oct 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2006 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Anorexia and cachexia are devastating complications in late-stage cancer patients and is strongly associated with mortality in these patients. Activation of Ghrelin receptors have been demonstrated to stimulate appetite. RC-1291 HCl, by virtue of its ghrelin like activity and Growth Hormone releasing effects may have a dual role in the reversal of cancer induced anorexia and cachexia. This placebo controlled study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RC-1291 HCl in cancer patients with anorexia and cachexia.
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| RC-1291 HCl | Active comparator | Drug: RC-1291 HCl50 mg |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Community-dwelling patients ≥ 18 years of age with incurable,histologically diagnosed cancer.
- Involuntary loss of body weight of ≥ 5 % within the past 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Presently hospitalized or in a nursing care facility.
- Inability to increase food intake from secondary causes.
- Liver disease
- If female-pregnant, breast-feeding or of childbearing potential.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| RC-1291 HCl | Drug | RC-1291 HCl |
| Placebo | Drug | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Body weight
Lean body mass
Functional performance
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2013.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 25524795Garcia JM, Boccia RV, Graham CD, Yan Y, Duus EM, Allen S, Friend J. Anamorelin for patients with cancer cachexia: an integrated analysis of two phase 2, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Jan;16(1):108-16. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(14)71154-4. Epub 2014 Dec 16.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
William Polvino, MD study director
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc
19 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing RC-1291 HCl in people with Cancer Cachexia, run by Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc at 19 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 19 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Body weight. The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00267358, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2013.