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Metastatic or Locally Advanced CancerPhase 1NCT00874731

A Study to Evaluate the Effect of MK-8669 (Ridaforolimus) on QTc Interval in Participants With Advanced Cancer (MK-8669-037)

A Phase 1 study testing Ridaforolimus 100 mg and Ridaforolimus 40 mg in people with Metastatic or Locally Advanced Cancer, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

To assess the potential for ridaforolimus to prolong the QTc interval (an effect on the electrical activity of the heart) in participants with advanced cancer. This study will be done in 2 parts. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Metastatic or Locally Advanced Cancer
What is being tested?
Ridaforolimus 100 mg and Ridaforolimus 40 mg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
23 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
28 Apr 2009to 30 Apr 2010
Phase
Phase 1
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant must have metastatic or locally advanced cancer which has failed to respond to standard therapy or no therapy exists.
  • If the participant is a female, she must be postmenopausal or if she is of childbearing potential she must have blood pregnancy tests during the study and be willing to use 2 methods of contraception.
  • If the participant is male and has female partners of child-bearing potential, he must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception during the study and for 30 days after the last dose of study drug.

Who cannot join

  • Participant has had chemotherapy, radiotherapy or biological therapy within the past 4 weeks.
  • Participant is currently receiving other anti-cancer therapy.
  • Participant is currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigation drug or device within the last 30 days.
  • Participant has a primary central nervous system tumor or active brain metastases.
  • Participant has a psychiatric disorder.
  • Participant uses illegal drugs.
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  • Participant is pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Participant is known to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive.
  • Participant has a known history of Hepatitis B or C.
  • Participant has newly diagnosed diabetes.
  • Participant has an active infection.
  • Participant is unable to swallow capsules.
  • Participant has received a blood transfusion with one week of study entry.
  • Participant has a history of cardiac problems including heart failure, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Participant has a known sensitivity to the components of the study drug.
  • Participant has not adequately recovered from any prior surgical procedure.
  • Participant does not agree to refrain from use of herbal remedies and consumption of grapefruit juice for 2 weeks prior to and during the study.

About this study

Official title: A Clinical Trial to Assess the Effect of Ridaforolimus (AP23573; MK-8669) on QTc Interval in Patients

To assess the potential for ridaforolimus to prolong the QTc interval (an effect on the electrical activity of the heart) in participants with advanced cancer. This study will be done in 2 parts. Part 1 (Pt 1) will evaluate the effect of a single 100 mg dose of ridaforolimus on QT interval in participants with advanced cancer. Fridericias's correction (QTcF) will be used. In Part 2 (Pt 2), participants will receive ridaforolimus at the current therapeutic dose (40 mg x 5 days).

Being tested
Ridaforolimus 100 mg, Ridaforolimus 40 mg, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Neoplasm Metastasis

What participants receive

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

  • Ridaforolimus 100 mgDrug

    Also called AP23573, MK-8669, deforolimus (until May 2009)

    Part 1: A single oral dose of 100 mg ridaforolimus (10 x 10 mg tablets) was given on Day 2.

  • Ridaforolimus 40 mgDrug

    Also called AP23573, MK-8669, deforolimus (until May 2009)

    Part 2 (optional): Ridaforolimus 40 mg (4 x 10 mg tablets) was received on a regimen of daily oral doses for 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off-drug.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Part 1: A single oral dose of placebo (10 x placebo tablets) was given on Day 1.

Study groups in NCT00874731
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pt 1. Placebo/Ridaforolimus 100 mg; Pt 2. Ridaforolimus 40 mgExperimental[Pt 1, Day 1]: Participants received a single dose of placebo (10 oral tablets) on Day 1 of Part 1. [Pt 1, Day 2]: Following completion of Part 1 / Day 1, participants received a single dose of ridaforolimus 100 mg (10 x 10 mg oral tablets) on Day 2 of Part 1. Following completion of Part 1 / Day 2, participants entered a washout period of ≥5 days before the first dose Part 2. [Pt 2]: Following completion of Part 1, participants received ridaforolimus 40 mg (4 x 10 mg oral tablets) given once daily (QD) for 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off-drug.
Receives: Drug: Ridaforolimus 100 mg; Drug: Ridaforolimus 40 mg; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 0.5 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 0.5 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 0.5 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 0.5 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  2. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 1 Hour

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 1 hour post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 1 hour post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 1 hour post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  3. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 2 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 2 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 2 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 2 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  4. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 3 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 3 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 3 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 3 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  5. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 4 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 4 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 4 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 4 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  6. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 6 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 6 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 6 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 6 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  7. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 8 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 8 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 8 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 8 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  8. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 10 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 10 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 10 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 10 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

  9. Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 24 Hours

    The mean change from baseline (CFB) in QTcF at 24 hours post-dose was assessed. At baseline (pre-dose) and at 24 hours post-dose, 5 replicate electrocardiograms (ECGs) were collected to reduce measurement variability. The 5 replicate QTcF values were averaged to calculate the QTcF value for each participant. Further, each participant served as their own control for the calculation of CFB in QTcF after placebo and ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing. Additionally, CFB in QTcF after single ridaforolimus 100 mg dosing for each participant was adjusted for the CFB in QTcF observed after placebo dosing.

    Measured: Baseline and 24 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Number of Participants Experiencing an Adverse Event (AE)

    The number of participants experiencing an AE was assessed. An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. Participants experiencing AEs were counted under the treatment they received when the AE occurred. Participants experiencing AEs during the washout period between Part 1 and Part 2 are counted in the "Pt 1, Day 2. Ridaforolimus 100 mg" arm.

    Measured: Up to 7 months

  2. Number of Participants Discontinuing Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event

    The number of participants discontinuing study treatment due to an AE was assessed. An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or protocol-specified procedure. Any worsening of a preexisting condition that is temporally associated with the use of the Sponsor's product, is also an AE. Participants discontinuing study treatment due to an AE were counted as discontinuing under the treatment they received when the AE occurred.

    Measured: Up to 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Apr 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study start28 Apr 2009
  3. Primary completion30 Oct 2009
  4. Study completion30 Apr 2010

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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00874731
Sponsor's protocol ID
8669-037
Other IDs
2009_569, MK-8669-037
Status last verified
Apr 2019
First submitted
31 Mar 2009
Last updated
6 May 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

Publications

  • Lush RM, Patnaik A, Sullivan D, Papadopoulos KP, Trucksis M, McCrea J, Cerchio K, Li X, Stroh M, Selverian D, Orford K, Ebbinghaus S, Agrawal N, Iwamoto M, Wagner JA, Tolcher A. A single supratherapeutic dose of ridaforolimus does not prolong the QTc interval in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2012 Oct;70(4):567-74. doi: 10.1007/s00280-012-1942-7. Epub 2012 Aug 10.

    PubMed 22878520

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Ridaforolimus 100 mg and Ridaforolimus 40 mg in people with Metastatic or Locally Advanced Cancer, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

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 3 inclusion and 17 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 6 May 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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 6 May 2019). 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?

Part 1. Mean Change From Baseline in Rate-Corrected (Fridericia's) QT Interval (QTcF) at 0.5 Hours (time frame: Baseline and 0.5 hours post-dose on Days 1 & 2 of Part 1). The study lists 9 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 NCT00874731, 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 6 May 2019.

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