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Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaPhase 3LASORNCT00802841

Randomized Phase Lll Study of Imatinib Dose Optimization vs Nilotinib in CML Patients With Suboptimal Response to Imatinib

A Phase 3 study testing nilotinib and imatinib in people with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 56 sites in 12 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

There is no available data on the clinical benefit of dose escalation for patients with suboptimal response to imatinib, and patients may still improve their response with continuation of therapy at the standard dose as shown in the IRIS trial after 5 years of follow-up. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
What is being tested?
nilotinib and imatinib
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
191 participants
Where
56 sitesin 12 countries
Study dates
May 2009to Jul 2014
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 16 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female ≥ 18 years old;
  • ECOG of 0, 1, or 2;
  • Ph+ CML in CP defined as:
  • <15% blasts in peripheral blood or bone marrow;
  • <30% blasts + promyelocytes in peripheral blood or bone marrow;
  • <20% basophils in the peripheral blood;
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  • •≥100x109/L (≥ 100,000/mm3) platelets;
  • no evidence of extramedullary leukemia involvement, with the exception of hepatosplenomegaly;
  • SoR to 400 mg imatinib, defined as (min of 20 metaphases):
  • No cytogenetic response at ≥ 3 to <6 months (> 95% Ph+ metaphases);or
  • No PCyR at ≥ 6 to <12 months (36 to 95% Ph+ metaphases on bone marrow); or
  • No CCyR at ≥ 12 to <18 months (1 to 35% Ph+ metaphases on bone marrow); Confirmation of SoR by FISH is allowed if BMK is done outside the screening window up to 4 wks.
  • 400mg/daily imatinib (no higher doses) for at least 3months but no longer than 18 months;
  • Previous use of IFN, taken prior to imatinib treatment, is allowed at a maximum of 90 days unless reason for switch from IFN to imatinib was intolerance.
  • Parameters must be present:
  • Creatinine <2.0 X ULN
  • Total bilirubin <1.5 X ULN (< 3.0 X ULN if related to disease);
  • SGOT and SGPT < 2.5 X ULN;
  • Serum lipase ≤1.5 X ULN;
  • Alkaline phosphatase ≤2.5 X ULN
  • Serum potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium ≥ LLN or corrected to WNL with supplements prior to first dose of study drug;
  • Written informed consent prior to any study procedures being performed.

Who cannot join

  • Prior accelerated phase including clonal evolution or blast crisis CML;
  • Prior therapy with imatinib in combination with any other CML drug other than Hydroxyurea and/or Anagrelide;
  • 4.Imatinib therapy started more than 12 months after the date of the original diagnosis; 5.Unable to tolerate imatinib at 400mg; 6.Previous treatment with any other tyrosine kinase inhibitor except Glivec and/or CML therapy other than IFN, hydroxyurea, and /or anagrelide; 7.Myelotoxicity ≥ Grade 2 present at the time of randomization, 8.Previously documented T315I mutations; 9.Impaired cardiac function including one of these:
  • Long QT syndrome or family history of long QT syndrome
  • Clinically significant resting brachycardia (<50 bpm)
  • QTcF >450 msec on screening ECG (using the QTcF formula). If QTc >450 and electrolytes are not with normal ranges, electrolytes should be corrected and then the patient rescreened for QTc to certify QTc <450 msec;
  • Myocardial infarction ≤ 12 months prior to the first dose of study drug;
  • Other clinically significant heart disease (e.g., CHF, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable angina, significant ventricular or atrial tachyarrhythmias) 10. Impairment of GI function or disease that may significantly alter the absorption of study drug; 11. Treated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors that cannot be either discontinued or switched to a different medication prior to starting study drug; 12.Currently receiving treatment with any medications that have the potential to prolong the QT interval and the treatment cannot be either discontinued or switched to a different medication prior to starting study drug; 13.History of previous acute pancreatitis within one year of study entry or medical history of chronic pancreatitis; 14.Known cytopathologically confirmed CNS 15.Women who are pregnant, breast feeding or of a childbearing potential without a negative urine pregnancy test at screening. Female patients of childbearing potential unwilling to use effective contraceptive precautions throughout the trial and for 3 months post trial end. Post-menopausal women must be ammenorrheic for at least 12 months to be considered of non-childbearing potential; 16. History of another primary malignancy that is currently clinically significant or currently requires active intervention; 17.Any other clinically significant medical or surgical condition which, according to investigators' discretion, should preclude participation; 18.Use of investigational agent within 28 days prior to enrollment; 19.Patients unwilling or unable to comply with the protocol.

Trial locations and contacts

56 sites in 12 countries.

56 sites in 12 countries

Brazil14 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Campinas, São Paulo, 13083-970

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Cuiaba, Minas Gerais, 78025-000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Curitiba, Paraná, 80060-900

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88034-000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Jaú, São Paulo, 17210-080

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Londrina, Paraná, 86015-520

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 91350-200

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20211-030

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20230-130

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 01224-000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-000

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05651-901

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 08270-070

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Russia10 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Krasnoyarsk, 680022

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Moscow, 125167

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Moscow, 129110

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    N.Novgorod, 603126

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Perm, 614068

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rostov-on-Don, 344090

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Saint Petersburg, 191024

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Saint Petersburg, 197341

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Volgograd, 400138

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Yekaterinburg, 620102

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India7 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ahmedabad, 380016

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 095

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500018

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mumbai, 400 012

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mumbai 400 020, 014

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    New Delhi, 110 029

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632004

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China6 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Beijing, 100044

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Fuzhou, 350001

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Shanghai, 200025

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300020

Other trials in China

Mexico6 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 02990

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 06720

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 06726

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 14080

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 64020

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Zapopan, Jalisco, 45170

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Argentina4 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Caba, Buenos Aires, C1221ADC

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Caba, Buenos Aires, C1426ANZ

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    La Plata, Buenos Aires, B1900AWT

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Rio Negro, Viedma, 8500

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Colombia2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bogota, Cundinamarca

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Montería

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Poland2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Krakow, 31-501

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Wroclaw, 50-367

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Venezuela2 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Caracas, Distrito Federal, 1010

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Maracaibo, Zulia, 4004

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Germany1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Berlin, 13353

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Guatemala1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala, 01010

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Panama1 site
  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Panama City, Provincia de Panamá

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Phase Lll Study of Imatinib Dose Optimization Compared With Nilotinib in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Suboptimal Response to Standard-dose Imatinib

There is no available data on the clinical benefit of dose escalation for patients with suboptimal response to imatinib, and patients may still improve their response with continuation of therapy at the standard dose as shown in the IRIS trial after 5 years of follow-up. However, there is no data yet regarding the potential benefit of using nilotinib in the group of patients with suboptimal response. In this study, the efficacy of nilotinib 400mg BID will be compared to imatinib 600mg QD.

Read the detailed description

The comparative efficacy between imatinib dose escalation (600 mg QD) and nilotinib (400 mg BID), in terms of CCyR after 6 months, for patients with CML in chronic phase with suboptimal response to imatinib standard dose will be determined.

Being tested
nilotinib, imatinib
Keywords
Chronic, Myelogenous, Leukemia, CML, Chronic Phase, Suboptimal Response
Medical subject headings
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive, Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome, Leukemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • nilotinibDrug

    Also called Tasigna

    Supplied as 200 mg tablets

  • imatinibDrug

    Also called Gleevec/Glivec

    Supplied as 100 mg and 400 mg tablets

Study groups in NCT00802841
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NilotinibExperimentalParticipants received 400 mg nilotinib twice daily (BID).
Receives: Drug: nilotinib
ImatinibActive comparatorParticipants received 600 mg imatinib once daily (QD).
Receives: Drug: imatinib

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percentage of Participants With Complete Cytogenetic Response (CCyR)

    CCyR was assessed from bone marrow samples. CCyr was defined as having 0% Philadelphia positive (Ph+) chromosome metaphases in bone marrow.

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Percentage of Participants With Major Molecular Response (MMR)

    MMR was defined as having a fusion gene of the Bcr and Abl genes of (BCR-ACL) less than or equal to 0.1% on the International Scale (IS).

    Measured: 12 and 24 months

  2. Percentage of Participants With CCyr

    CCyR was assessed from bone marrow samples. CCyr was defined as having 0% Philadelphia positive (Ph+) chromosome metaphases in bone marrow.

    Measured: 12 and 24 months

  3. Time to CCyR

    Time to CCyR was defined as time from date of randomization to date of first documented CCyR.

    Measured: 24 months

  4. Duration of CCyR

    Duration of CCyR was defined as time from the date of ransomization to the date of first loss of CCyR or death, whichever came first.

    Measured: 24 months

  5. Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

    PFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of documented disease progression to accelerated phase or blast crisis (AP/BC), or death due to any cause.

    Measured: 24 months

  6. Event-Free Survival (EFS)

    EFS was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of the first occurrence of any of the following: loss of Complete Hematological Response (CHR), loss of Partial Cytogenetic Response (PCyR), loss of CCyR, death on treatment or progression to AP/BC.

    Measured: 24 months

  7. Overall Survival (OS)

    OS was defined as time from date of randomization to the date of the death.

    Measured: 24 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Dec 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2009
  3. Primary completionJul 2014
  4. Study completionJul 2014

Resources

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
191 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00802841
Sponsor's protocol ID
CAMN107A2404
Other IDs
2008-007054-35, 2008
Acronym
LASOR
Status last verified
Oct 2015
First submitted
3 Dec 2008
Last updated
16 Nov 2015
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Cortes JE, De Souza CA, Ayala M, Lopez JL, Bullorsky E, Shah S, Huang X, Babu KG, Abdulkadyrov K, de Oliveira JSR, Shen ZX, Sacha T, Bendit I, Liang Z, Owugah T, Szczudlo T, Khanna S, Fellague-Chebra R, le Coutre PD. Switching to nilotinib versus imatinib dose escalation in patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia in chronic phase with suboptimal response to imatinib (LASOR): a randomised, open-label trial. Lancet Haematol. 2016 Dec;3(12):e581-e591. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(16)30167-3.

    PubMed 27890073

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing nilotinib and imatinib in people with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 56 sites in 12 countries.

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 22 inclusion and 8 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 16 Nov 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 56 sites in Brazil, Russia, India, China, Mexico and 7 more countries. 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. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 16 Nov 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Percentage of Participants With Complete Cytogenetic Response (CCyR) (time frame: 6 months). 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 NCT00802841, 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 16 Nov 2015.

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