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Advanced Solid TumorsPhase 1NCT00963547

A Study of MK-2206 in Combination With Trastuzumab and Lapatinib for the Treatment of HER2+ Solid Tumors (MK-2206-015)

A Phase 1 study testing MK-2206, Trastuzumab and Lapatinib in people with Advanced Solid Tumors and Breast Cancer, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MK-2206 in combination with both trastuzumab and trastuzumab/lapatinib in participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer and other solid tumors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Advanced Solid Tumors, Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
MK-2206, Trastuzumab and Lapatinib
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
33 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
15 Sep 2009to 22 Dec 2011
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

  • Have a histologically or cytologically-confirmed locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ solid tumor.
  • Have performance status ≤1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Scale.
  • Have adequate organ function.
  • Female participants have a negative pregnancy test 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study medication.
  • Have completed any major surgery for a minimum of 28 days prior to enrollment in this study.
  • Able to swallow tablets and has no surgical or anatomical condition that will preclude the patient from swallowing or absorbing oral medications on an ongoing basis.

Who cannot join

  • Had chemotherapy, radiotherapy or biological therapy within 4 weeks of screening. Participants receiving trastuzumab and/or lapatinib prior to screening must be off both medications for 1 week prior to first dose of MK-2206 if trastuzumab had been administered at 2 mg/kg weekly and 3 weeks if trastuzumab had been administered at 6 mg/kg weekly.
  • Currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days, or 5x half-life from prior agents, whichever is longer, of Day 1 of this study
  • Has known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
  • Has a primary CNS tumor.
  • Has known hypersensitivity to the components of study drugs or its analogs.
  • Has a history or evidence of heart disease.
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  • Has uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes.
  • Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial.
  • Is pregnant or breastfeeding or is expecting to conceive or father children during the study.
  • Is HIV positive.
  • Has symptomatic ascites or pleural effusion.
  • Is receiving treatment with oral corticosteroids for reason other than CNS metastasis.

About this study

Official title: A Phase I Investigation of the Combination of MK-2206, Trastuzumab and Lapatinib in HER2+ Solid Tumors

This study will assess the safety, tolerability, and the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MK-2206 in combination with both trastuzumab and trastuzumab/lapatinib in participants with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer and other solid tumors. The primary hypothesis of this study is that the combination of oral MK-2206 with trastuzumab or with trastuzumab/lapatinib will be well tolerated in participants with advanced HER2+ solid tumors.

Read the detailed description

This study was divided into 2 parts. In Part 1, cohorts of 3 participants were to be enrolled sequentially on escalating doses of MK-2206 in combination with a fixed dose of trastuzumab. Barring dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), additional participants were to be enrolled and dose-finding would proceed until an MTD was identified for MK-2206 when dosed either every other day (QOD) or once weekly (QW) in combination with trastuzumab. In Part 2, cohorts of 3 participants were to be enrolled sequentially on rising doses of lapatinib administered in combination with the MTD dose of MK-2206/trastuzumab established in Part 1. Barring DLTs, dose finding would proceed until an MTD of the 3-drug combination was identified.

Being tested
MK-2206, Trastuzumab, Lapatinib
Keywords
Documented to be HER2+
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • MK-2206Drug

    [Part 1]: MK-2206 tablets will be given starting at a dose of 45 mg QOD and escalated to 60 mg QOD if tolerated, OR starting at a dose of 135 mg QW and escalated to 200 mg QW if tolerated. Dose reduction to 30mg QOD or 90 mg QW may be permitted. The dose of MK2206 will be increased or decreased as required to find the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MK2206 for both the QOD and QW dosing schedules in combination with trastuzumab. [Part 2] The Part 2 dosing level and schedule of MK2206 will be chosen from the MTD of either the QOD or QW dosing schedules depending on the toxicity profile and preliminary efficacy.

  • TrastuzumabBiological

    Trastuzumab will be administered as a 90-minute IV infusion at a loading dose of 8 mg/kg followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk.

  • LapatinibDrug

    Lapatinib tablets will be administered orally QD in doses of 500 mg, 750 mg, or 1000 mg.

Study groups in NCT00963547
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pt. 1: MK-2206 45mg, QOD + TrastuzumabExperimentalParticipants in Part 1 (Pt. 1) receive MK-2206 45 mg every other day (QOD), taken orally. In combination with MK-2206, trastuzumab is administered by intravenous (IV) infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg every 3 weeks (q3wk).
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab
Pt. 1: MK-2206 60mg, QOD + TrastuzumabExperimentalParticipants in Pt. 1 receive MK-2206 60 mg QOD, taken orally. In combination with MK-2206, trastuzumab is administered by IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk.
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab
Pt. 1: MK-2206 135mg, QW + TrastuzumabExperimentalParticipants in Pt. 1 receive MK-2206 135 mg once weekly (QW), taken orally. In combination with MK-2206, trastuzumab is administered by IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk.
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab
Pt. 1: MK-2206 200mg, QW + TrastuzumabExperimentalParticipants in Pt. 1 receive MK-2206 200 mg QW, taken orally. In combination with MK-2206, trastuzumab is administered by IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk.
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab
Pt. 2: MK-2206 (Pt.1 MTD) + Trastuzumab + Lapatinib 500mg, QDExperimentalParticipants in Part 2 (Pt. 2) receive MK-2206 (dosed either QOD or QW) taken orally at the maximum tolerated dose defined in Part 1 (Pt. 1 MTD). MK-2206 is administered in combination with trastuzumab (IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk) as well as lapatinib 500 mg taken orally once daily (QD).
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab; Drug: Lapatinib
Pt. 2: MK-2206 (Pt.1 MTD) + Trastuzumab + Lapatinib 750mg, QDExperimentalParticipants in Pt. 2 receive MK-2206 (dosed either QOD or QW) taken orally at the Pt. 1 MTD. MK-2206 is administered in combination with trastuzumab (IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk) as well as lapatinib 750 mg taken orally QD.
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab; Drug: Lapatinib
Pt. 2: MK-2206 (Pt.1 MTD) + Trastuzumab + Lapatinib 1000mg, QDExperimentalParticipants in Part 2 (Pt. 2) receive MK-2206 (dosed either QOD or QW) taken orally at the Pt. 1 MTD. MK-2206 is administered in combination with trastuzumab (IV infusion at an initial dose of 8 mg/kg (loading dose) followed by 6 mg/kg q3wk) as well as lapatinib 1000 mg taken orally QD.
Receives: Drug: MK-2206; Biological: Trastuzumab; Drug: Lapatinib

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants Experiencing ≥1 Adverse Event

    The number of participants experiencing an adverse event (AE) was assessed. An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the sponsor's product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Further, any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the sponsor's product, is also an AE.

    Measured: Up to 36 weeks (up to 4 weeks following cessation of study treatment)

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

    The number of participants discontinuing study drug due to an AE was assessed. An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the sponsor's product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Further, any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which is temporally associated with the use of the sponsor's product, is also an AE.

    Measured: Up to 32 weeks

  3. Number of Participants Experiencing ≥1 Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT) in Cycle 1

    A DLT is a drug-related AE not related to disease progression or intercurrent illnesses. Toxicities are graded in severity according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCICTCAE) version 3.0. The following are considered DLTs: A.) Hematologic [grade 4 neutropenia (≥5 days); grade 3/4 neutropenia; grade 4 thrombocytopenia.] B.) Non-Hematologic [any grade ≥3 non-hematologic toxicity except: grade 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration; asthenia; hypersensitivity; grade 3 elevated transaminases (1 week).] C.) Additional [any drug-related AE leading to MK-2206 dose modification; grade ≥2 drug-related AE causing drug interruption (≥8 days); any drug-related AE causing drug interruption (≥15 days); grade ≥3 glucose intolerance with grade ≥2 hyperglycemia; fasting glucose >250 mg/dL (≥2 days); grade ≥3 electrolyte abnormality; lactoacidosis or ketoacidosis; non-fasting grade 4 hyperglycemia; increased QTc interval; significant bradycardia.].

    Measured: Up to 3 weeks (up to day 21 of cycle 1)

  4. Maximum Tolerated Dose of MK-2206 in Combination With Trastuzumab (Part 1) and With Trastuzumab/Lapatinib (Part 2)

    The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MK-2206 in combination with trastuzumab (Part 1) was assessed for both QOD and QW dosing schedules. To calculate MTD, a dose-response curve for the rate of patients in each treatment combination arm experiencing a DLT in Cycle 1 will be estimated using the pooling-of-adjacent-violators algorithm, with this dose-response curve used to determine the MTD. The MTD is defined as the dose at which the percentage of patients experiencing a DLT is the closest to 25% or 30% in Part 1 and Part 2, respectively. As the study was terminated prior to Part 2 enrollment, the MTD of MK-2206 in combination with trastuzumab/lapatinib could not be determined.

    Measured: Up to 3 weeks (up to day 21 of cycle 1)

  5. Recommended Phase 2 Dose of MK-2206 in Combination With Trastuzumab (Part 1) and With Trastuzumab/Lapatinib (Part 2)

    The recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of MK-2206 in combination with trastuzumab (Part 1) was assessed. Data from Part 1 informing the determination of the MTD (i.e. DLTs in cycle 1), along with safety and tolerability data, and the pharmacokinetic profile was used to determine the RP2D for both the QOD and QW dosing of MK-2206 in combination with trastuzumab. As the study was terminated prior to Part 2 enrollment, the RP2D of MK-2206 in combination with trastuzumab/lapatinib could not be determined.

    Measured: Up to 36 weeks (up to 4 weeks following cessation of study treatment)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Aug 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study start15 Sep 2009
  3. Primary completion9 Aug 2011
  4. Study completion22 Dec 2011

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
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
33 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00963547
Sponsor's protocol ID
2206-015
Other IDs
2009_646, MK-2206-015, 2009-012661-59, 2009
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
19 Aug 2009
Last updated
4 Jun 2024
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

Publications

  • Hudis C, Swanton C, Janjigian YY, Lee R, Sutherland S, Lehman R, Chandarlapaty S, Hamilton N, Gajria D, Knowles J, Shah J, Shannon K, Tetteh E, Sullivan DM, Moreno C, Yan L, Han HS. A phase 1 study evaluating the combination of an allosteric AKT inhibitor (MK-2206) and trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive solid tumors. Breast Cancer Res. 2013 Nov 19;15(6):R110. doi: 10.1186/bcr3577.

    PubMed 24252402

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing MK-2206, Trastuzumab and Lapatinib in people with Advanced Solid Tumors and Breast 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 6 inclusion and 12 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Jun 2024. 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 31 Oct 2018). 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?

Number of Participants Experiencing ≥1 Adverse Event (time frame: Up to 36 weeks (up to 4 weeks following cessation of study treatment)). The study lists 5 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 NCT00963547, 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 4 Jun 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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