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Metastatic Breast CancerPhase 1PazoXNCT01498458

Pazopanib in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer

A Phase 1 study testing Pazopanib plus capecitabine in people with Metastatic Breast Cancer, run by GBG Forschungs GmbH at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Angiogenesis is essential for the growth of large tumor. A number of anti-angiogenic agents are currently under development. Bevacizumab, a humanised monoclonal antibody to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), has been shown to improve disease free survival in first line metastatic breast cancer when associated… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Metastatic Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
Pazopanib plus capecitabine
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
9 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Oct 2010to May 2014
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
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Written informed consent for all study procedures according to local regulatory requirements prior to beginning specific protocol procedures.
  • Complete baseline documentation must be submitted via the web-based data collection system MedCODES to the GBG Forschungs GmbH.
  • Diagnosis of advanced or metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer. HER2-negative is defined as HercepTest IHC 0-2+ or FISH negative (ratio < 2.2).
  • At least one prior endocrine or one non-capecitabine-containing chemotherapy treatment for metastatic/advanced disease.
  • Documented progression of either a measurable, or a non-measurable lesion according to the RECIST criteria, or a new lesion.
  • Complete radiological and clinical tumor assessment within 4 weeks prior to registration performed as clinically indicated.
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  • Age => 18 years.
  • Karnofsky Performance Status index => 60%.
  • Laboratory requirements: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) => 1.5 x 109/L, Platelets => 100 x 109/L, Hemoglobin => 9 g/dL (=> 5.6 mmol/L), Prothrombin time (PT) or international normalised ratio (INR) =< 1.2x UNL (upper normal limit), Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) =< 1.2x UNL, Total bilirubin < 1.5x UNL, ASAT (SGOT) and ALAT (SGPT) =< 2.5x UNL (concomitant elevations in serum bilirubin and ASAT/ALAT above 1.0x UNL are not permitted), The calculated creatinine clearance should be => 50 mL/min), Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPC) < 1 (if UPC => 1, then 24-hour urine protein must be < 1 g).
  • Normal cardiac function confirmed by ECG; corrected QT interval (QTc) < 480 msec using Bazett's formula.
  • A female either of:Non-childbearing potential i.e., physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant because of history of hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy (ovariectomy), bilateral tubal ligation or postmenopausal status.
  • Childbearing potential with a negative serum pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to registration, preferably as close to the first dose as possible, and agrees to use adequate contraception. Acceptable contraceptive methods, when used consistently and in accordance with both the product label and the instructions of the physician, are as follow: An intrauterine device with a documented failure rate of less than 1% per year, Vasectomised partner who is sterile prior to the female subject's entry and is the sole sexual partner for that female, Complete abstinence from sexual intercourse for 14 days before exposure to investigational product, through the dosing period, and for at least 21 days after the last dose of investigational product, Double-barrier contraception (condom with spermicidal jelly, foam suppository, or film; diaphragm with spermicide; or male condom and diaphragm with spermicide).
  • Female subjects who are lactating should discontinue nursing prior to the first dose of study drug and should refrain from nursing throughout the treatment period and for 14 days following the last dose of study drug.

Who cannot join

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity reaction to the investigational compounds or incorporated substances.
  • Last metastatic treatment with capecitabine, 5-FU, bevacizumab, sunitinib, sorafenib, or other antibodies or tyrosine kinase inhibitors with anti-angiogenic activity. Investigational therapies within 14 days or five half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to first dose of pazopanib.
  • Any ongoing toxicity from prior anti-cancer therapy that is grade >1 and/or that is progressing in severity, except alopecia.
  • Surgery or tumor embolisation within 28 days prior to the first dose of pazopanib. At least 4 weeks since radiotherapy, with full recovery. The measurable disease must be completely outside the radiated field or there must be pathological proof of progressive disease.
  • Concurrent immuno-biological or hormonal therapy for cancer.
  • History or clinical evidence of central nervous system (CNS) metastases or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, except for individuals who have previously-treated CNS metastases, are asymptomatic, and have had no requirement for steroids or anti-seizure medication for 6 months prior to first dose of study drug.
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  • Life expectancy less than 3 months.
  • History of thyroid autoimmune disease or thyroid disorders with thyroid values out of standard range
  • Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may increase the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding including, but not limited to: Active peptic ulcer disease, Known intraluminal metastatic lesion/s with risk of bleeding, Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), or other gastrointestinal conditions with increased risk of perforation, History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra abdominal abscess within 28 days prior to beginning study treatment.
  • Severe liver dysfunction
  • Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea.
  • Clinically significant gastrointestinal abnormalities that may affect absorption of investigational product including, but not limited to: Malabsorption syndrome, Major resection of the stomach or small bowel.
  • Presence of uncontrolled infection.
  • History of any one or more of the following cardiovascular conditions within the past 6 months: Cardiac angioplasty or stenting, Myocardial infarction, Unstable angina, Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease, Class III or IV congestive heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA), Poorly controlled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure [SBP] of ≥ 160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure [DBP] of ≥ 90 mmHg).
  • Note: Initiation or adjustment of antihypertensive medication(s) is permitted prior to study entry.
  • BP must be re-assessed on two occasions that are separated by a minimum of 1 hour; on each of these occasions, the mean (of 3 readings) SBP/DBP values from each BP assessment must be < 160/95 mmHg in order for a subject to be eligible for the study (see Section 9.6.1 for details on BP control and re-assessment prior to study enrollment).
  • History of cerebrovascular accident including transient ischemic attack (TIA), pulmonary embolism or untreated deep venous thrombosis (DVT) within the past 6 months. Note: Subjects with recent DVT who have been treated with therapeutic anti-coagulating agents for at least 6 weeks are eligible.
  • Evidence of active bleeding or bleeding diathesis including, but not limited to: Prior major surgery or trauma within 28 days prior to first dose of study drug and/or presence of any non-healing wound, fracture, or ulcer (procedures such as catheter placement not considered to be major), Known endobronchial lesions and/or lesions infiltrating major pulmonary vessels, Hemoptysis prior to 6 weeks of first dose of study drug, Blood transfusion within 7 days of study entry.
  • Any serious and/or unstable pre-existing medical, psychiatric, or other condition that could interfere with subject's safety, provision of informed consent, or compliance to study procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • GBG Forschungs GmbH

    Neu-Isenburg, 63263

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About this study

Official title: Phase I Study to Assess the Optimal Dose for Pazopanib in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With HER2-negative, Metastatic Breast Cancer (PazoX)

Angiogenesis is essential for the growth of large tumor. A number of anti-angiogenic agents are currently under development. Bevacizumab, a humanised monoclonal antibody to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), has been shown to improve disease free survival in first line metastatic breast cancer when associated with chemotherapy 1. Results of a randomised phase II trial combining sorafenib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting multiple tyrosine kinases including VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, with capecitabine have recently been reported 2. Compared to capecitabine plus placebo, progression-free survival in the capecitabine + sorafenib arm was significantly increased from 4.1 months to 6.4 months. Toxicities were also increased, with an incidence rate of grade 3/4 hand foot syndrome of 45% in the capecitabine + sorafenib arm compared to 13% in the capecitabine + placebo arm. The increased toxicity will most likely limit the clinical use of this regimen.

Pazopanib is a potent, multi-targeted TKI of VEGFR-1, -2, -3, PDGFR-α and -β and c-kit and has recently been approved for the treatment of renal cell cancer in the U.S. In the EU, a positive opinion has been issued by the European Medicines Agency.

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A phase II study of GW786034 (pazopanib) in patients with recurrent or metastatic invasive breast carcinoma included 19 patients after a maximum of 2 lines of chemotherapy for advanced disease 3. Pazopanib 800 mg daily was given continuously.

A clinically significant rate of stable disease (58%) was detected with a median TTP of 5.3 months (95% CI: 1.8 - 9.0 months). Four patients treated with pazopanib had SD for ≥ 6 months, for a clinical benefit rate (CBR), defined as rate of SD for ≥ 6 months or CR or PR, of 5/19 (26%), which is at least comparable to sunitinib and bevacizumab (CBR 16% and 17%, respectively).

The pivotal study of full dose (800 mg) daily pazopanib in renal cell cancer reported hand foot syndrome of all grades in only 6% of patients 4. The optimally tolerated regimen (OTR) of pazopanib was determined when administered in combination with capecitabine and oxaliplatin in patients with advanced CRC 5. In patients who received capecitabine (850 mg twice daily) plus 800 mg once daily pazopanib combined with oxaliplatin, the incidence of hand foot syndrome of all grades was 24%.

The present study will investigate the combination of pazopanib and capecitabine in advanced or metastatic breast cancer with the aim to develop a new treatment option with increased efficacy and tolerability.

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Primary Objective:

To assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of pazopanib in combination with capecitabine as treatment for metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer.

Secondary Objective:

  1. To determine the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT).
  2. To determine the compliance and toxicity of the combination.
  3. To determine the objective response rate (ORR) and clinical benefit rate (CBR) in patients with measurable disease.
  4. To determine the duration of response.
  5. To determine the progression-free survival (PFS).
  6. To determine the predictive value for response of serum markers such as VEGF.
Being tested
Pazopanib plus capecitabine
Keywords
German Breast Group, GBG Forschungs GmbH, GBG, GBG 62, PazoX, Breast Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Pazopanib, Abraxane, Capecitabine, Xeloda
Medical subject headings
Breast Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • Pazopanib plus capecitabineDrug

    Patients will receive pazopanib tablets once daily at a dose according to the allocated dose level:

    • dose level I: 400 mg
    • dose level II: 600 mg
    • dose level III: 800 mg

    In addition patients receive capecitabine at the same oral dose for all dose levels with 1600 mg/m2 on days 1 to 14 every 3 weeks.

    Treatment will be given until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity of the study drug, or withdrawal of consent of the patient.

    Six patients will be recruited in each dose level. If less than 2 out of 6 patients experience a DLT within the first 2 cycles (weeks 1 to 6), the next dose level is started. Once the MTD is established, additional 6 patients will be included into this dose level to further characterise the safety of the dose regimen.

    If it is reported, that two patients had a DLT, all patients are informed about it and the dose level immediately reduced by one dose level.

Study groups in NCT01498458
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
pazopanib plus capecitabineExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: Pazopanib plus capecitabine

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum Tolerable Dose (MTD) of Pazopanib

    The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is defined as the highest dose level with DLT in no more than 1 out of 6 patients. A maximal tolerated dose (MTD) could not be established.

    Measured: 3 years

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT)

    Measured: 3 years

  2. Hematological Toxicity of the Combination of Pazopanib and Capecitabine

    Measured: 3 years

  3. Other Toxicity of the Combination of Pazopanib and Capecitabine

    Measured: 3 years

  4. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    To determine the objective response rate (ORR) in patients with measurable disease. ORR consists of complete response and partial response according to the RECIST criteria. Complete Response refers to the disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes must have a reduction in short axis to less than 10 mm. Partial Response refers to an at least 30 percent decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.

    Measured: 3 years

  5. Clinical Benefit Rate (CBR)

    To determine the clinical benefit rate (CBR) in patients with measurable disease. CBR consists of complete response , partial response, and stable disease lasting greater than 24 weeks. All patients are included when determining this rate. 2 patients were on study treatment for a long time.Hence the outcome rate of 25 percent ( 2 from 8 patients)

    Measured: 3 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Dec 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2010
  3. Primary completionDec 2011
  4. Study completionMay 2014

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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
None (open label)
Enrolment
9 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01498458
Sponsor's protocol ID
GBG 62
Other IDs
2010-019510-25
Acronym
PazoX
Status last verified
Sep 2014
First submitted
21 Dec 2011
Last updated
10 Jun 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Pazopanib plus capecitabine in people with Metastatic Breast Cancer, run by GBG Forschungs GmbH at 1 site in Germany.

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 13 inclusion and 19 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 10 Jun 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. 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 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 18 Sep 2014). 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?

Maximum Tolerable Dose (MTD) of Pazopanib (time frame: 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 10 Jun 2022.

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