Metastatic Pancreatic CancerPhase 2NCT01839487
PEGPH20 Plus Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine Compared With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine in Participants With Stage IV Untreated Pancreatic Cancer
A Phase 2 study testing PEGPH20, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in people with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, run by Halozyme Therapeutics at 51 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This study is designed to compare the treatment effect of PEGPH20 combined with nab-paclitaxel (NAB) and gemcitabine (GEM) [PAG] to NAB and GEM [AG] in participants with Stage IV previously untreated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
- What is being tested?
- PEGPH20, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 279 participants
- Where
- 51 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 May 2013to 26 Sep 2018
- Phase
- Phase 2
- 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
- Signed Informed consent.
- Histologically confirmed Stage IV PDA with documented disseminated neoplasm to liver and /or lung. Must have archival or fresh tissue (block /slides) available pre-dose.
- One or more metastatic tumors measurable on computed tomography (CT) scan per RECIST v.1.1 , excluding the primary pancreatic lesion.
- No previous radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy or investigational therapy for the treatment of metastatic disease.
- Karnofsky Performance Status greater than or equal to (≥) 70%.
- Life expectancy ≥3 months.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Screening laboratory values of hemoglobin, platelets, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), bilirubin, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), serum creatinine, serum albumin, prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (INR), and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) within specified values/criteria per protocol prior to dosing.
Who cannot join
- Non-metastatic PDA.
- Evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or other known thromboembolic event present during screening period.
- Known central nervous system involvement or brain metastasis.
- New York (NY) Heart Association Class III or IV cardiac disease or myocardial infarction within the past 12 months.
- Prior history of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack.
- Pre-existing carotid artery disease.
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- Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection requiring systemic therapy.
- Current use of megestrol acetate (use within 10 days of Day 1).
- Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.
- History of another primary cancer within the last 3 years with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, early state prostate cancer, or curatively-treated cervical cancer in-situ.
- Contraindication to heparin as per National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines.
- Previous major bleed (bleeding requiring transfusion of red blood cells) on low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH).
- Any other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding or clinical laboratory finding that leads to reasonable suspicion of disease or condition that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug, that may affect interpretation of results, or render the participant at a high risk of treatment complications.
Trial locations and contacts
51 sites in 1 country.
51 sites in 1 country
United States51 sites
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30318
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Aurora, Colorado, 80045
Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21231
Alabama Oncology
Birmingham, Alabama, 35213
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York, 14263
Providence St Joseph Medical Center
Burbank, California, 91505
Lahey Clinic
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805
Gabrail Cancer Center
Canton, Ohio, 44718
Texas Oncology - Baylor
Dallas, Texas, 75246
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Denver, Colorado, 80218
Highlands Oncology Group
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
Gilbert, Arizona, 85234
Greenville Health System
Greenville, South Carolina, 29605
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri, 64132
Columbia Basin Hematology and Oncology
Kennewick, Washington, 99336
Scripps Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, 92037
UCSD - Moore's Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, 92093
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
Lake Success, New York, 11042
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048
Norton Cancer Institute - Norton HealthCare Pavilion
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois, 60153
University of Miami, Sylvester comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, 33136
Froedtert Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Unniversity of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455
University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute
Mobile, Alabama, 36604
Cancer Care Centers of South Texas
New Braunfels, Texas, 78130
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, New York, 10029
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104
University of California Medical Center
Orange, California, 92868
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Paterson, New Jersey, 07503
UPMC Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642
Pacific Hematology Oncology Associates
San Francisco, California, 94115
Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington, 98109
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110
Saint Helena Hospital
St. Helena, California, 94574
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, Connecticut, 06902
NorthWest Medical Specialties, PLLC
Tacoma, Washington, 98405
H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Arizona Oncology Associates, PC
Tucson, Arizona, 85704
Texas Oncology
Tyler, Texas, 75702
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Whittier, California, 90603
University of Mass Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Multicenter Study of PEGPH20 (PEGylated Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase) Combined With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine Compared With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine in Subjects With Stage IV Previously Untreated Pancreatic Cancer
This study is designed to compare the treatment effect of PEGPH20 combined with nab-paclitaxel (NAB) and gemcitabine (GEM) [PAG] to NAB and GEM [AG] in participants with Stage IV previously untreated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA).
The study will have 2 run-in phases, one for each formulation of PEGPH20 (original and new formulations), and a Phase 2 portion. The 2 run-in phases will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the PAG treatment using the original and new succinic acid PEGPH20 formulation, respectively, compared with AG treatment. Phase 2 will have 2 stages due to a partial clinical hold that occurred from April through July 2014. The participants will be randomized in 3:1 for the run-in phases. The first stage will randomize participants in a 1:1 ratio. The second stage will randomize participants in a 2:1 ratio (PAG:AG).
This is an open-label study. To minimize bias to the progression-free survival endpoint, disease progression will be based on the assessment of the Central Imaging Reader (CIR). Determination of clinical progression by the Investigator without corresponding CIR confirmation will be documented with the relevant signs and symptoms.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
- Being tested
- PEGPH20, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone, Enoxaparin
- Keywords
- pancreatic ductal carcinoma(PDA), Pancreatic ductal carcinoma, PEGPH20, Gemcitabine, Nab-paclitaxel
- Medical subject headings
- Pancreatic Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PEGPH20Drug
PEGPH20 will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms.
Nab-paclitaxelDrug
Also called Abraxane
Nab-paclitaxel will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms.
GemcitabineDrug
Also called Gemzar
Gemcitabine will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms.
DexamethasoneDrug
Dexamethasone will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms.
EnoxaparinDrug
Enoxaparin will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Participants will receive 3.0 micrograms/kilogram (mcg/kg) PEGPH20 with 125 milligrams/square meter (mg/m^2) NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as intravenous (IV) infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be administered alone on Days 1 and 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15 and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1 8 and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 dose. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior and 8 to 12 hours after completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. Receives: Drug: PEGPH20; Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone |
| Run-in Phase - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Participants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM, as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. Receives: Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone |
| Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Participants will receive 3.0 mcg/kg PEGPH20 with 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be given alone on Days 1 and Day 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15, and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and 15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1, 8, and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after dose of PEGPH20. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. Receives: Drug: PEGPH20; Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone |
| Phase 2: Stage 1 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Participants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. Receives: Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone |
| Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Participants will receive 3.0 mcg/kg PEGPH20 with 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be given alone on Days 1 and 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15, and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and 15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1, 8, and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after dose of PEGPH20. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to beginning and 8 to 12 hours after completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. Enoxaparin 40 mg/day or 1 mg/kg/day will be given subcutaneously (SC). Receives: Drug: PEGPH20; Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone; Drug: Enoxaparin |
| Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Participants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. Enoxaparin 40 mg/day or 1 mg/kg/day will be given SC. Receives: Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Dexamethasone; Drug: Enoxaparin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
PFS: time from randomization until first occurrence of disease progression, either by central radiologic determination (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours [RECIST] version 1.1) or by clinical progression determined by Investigator, or death during treatment period from any cause. Radiological disease progression was defined as at least a 20 percent (%) increase in sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study thus far, nadir (this included baseline sum if that was the smallest on study); Sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 millimeters (mm); Appearance of one or more new lesions; Unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Surviving participants without disease progression were censored for PFS analysis at the date of last evaluable post-baseline tumor assessment. Surviving participants without any post-baseline disease assessment were censored on Day 1. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier (KM) method.
Measured: From the date of randomization until disease progression or death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Percentage of Participants in the PAG Arm Who Experienced Any Thromboembolic (TE) Event in Stage 2 of the Study
TE events were identified by applying the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) Standardized MedDRA Queries (SMQ) search strategy for 3 SMQs: TE arterial, TE venous, and TE vessel type unspecified and mixed arterial and venous. TE events were considered by the Sponsor to be adverse events (AEs) of special interest. All TE events, regardless of type of event, severity, or seriousness were reported. Participants with multiple events were counted only once. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported AE section'.
Measured: From first exposure to any study drug (PEGPH20, NAB, GEM) through 30 days after end of treatment visit (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG)
Secondary outcomes (7)
PFS in Relation to Tumor Hyaluronan (HA) Levels
PFS was defined as time from randomization until first occurrence of disease progression, either by central radiologic determination (RECIST version 1.1) or by clinical progression determined by Investigator, or death during treatment period from any cause. Disease progression was defined as at least a 20% increase in sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study thus far, nadir (this included baseline sum if that was the smallest on study); Sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm; Appearance of one or more new lesions; Unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Surviving participants without disease progression were censored for PFS analysis at the date of last evaluable post-baseline tumor assessment. Surviving participants without any post-baseline disease assessment were censored on Day 1. PFS was estimated using KM method. PFS was measured in HA-high and HA-low participants.
Measured: From the date of randomization until disease progression or death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Objective Response Rate (ORR): Percentage of Participants With Objective Response
ORR was defined as percentage of participants who achieved either a complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) regardless of confirmation, as assessed by RECIST version 1.1. CR was defined as disappearance of all target and non-target lesions; Any pathological or non-pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have reduction in short axis to less than (<) 10 mm. PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters.
Measured: From the date of randomization until last date on study treatment (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Overall Survival
Overall survival was defined as the time from randomization until death from any cause. Participants who died or were lost to follow-up by the date of analysis data cutoff were censored at their last contact date.
Measured: From randomization until death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Percentage of Participants With AEs
An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. Serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. AEs included both SAEs and non-serious AEs. A summary of other non-serious AEs and all SAEs, regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported AE section'.
Measured: From first exposure to any study drug (PEGPH20, NAB, GEM) through 30 days after end of treatment visit (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG and 20.27 months for AG)
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of PEGPH20
Samples were analyzed for PEGPH20 concentration using a validated electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Plasma samples to assess the potential effects of NAB+GEM on PEGH20 pharmacokinetic (PK) were collected in the PAG treatment group in the run-in phases (Run-in Phase 1: Original PEGPH20 formulation [3.5 mg/mL], and Run-in Phase 2: New PEGPH20 formulation [0.3 mg/mL]).
Measured: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of PEGPH20
Samples were analyzed for PEGPH20 concentration using a validated electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Plasma samples to assess the potential effects of NAB+GEM on PEGH20 PK were collected in the PAG treatment group in the run-in phases (Run-in Phase 1: Original PEGPH20 formulation [3.5 mg/mL], and Run-in Phase 2: New PEGPH20 formulation [0.3 mg/mL]).
Measured: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Time 0 to Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-last) of PEGPH20
Samples were analyzed for PEGPH20 concentration using a validated electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Plasma samples to assess the potential effects of NAB+GEM on PEGH20 PK were collected in the PAG treatment group in the run-in phases (Run-in Phase 1: Original PEGPH20 formulation [3.5 mg/mL], and Run-in Phase 2: New PEGPH20 formulation [0.3 mg/mL]).
Measured: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Study start14 May 2013
- Primary completion1 May 2018
- Study completion26 Sep 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Metastatic Pancreatic CancerStudies 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
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 279 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Halozyme Therapeutics
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- VP, Clinical Development, Study director, Halozyme Therapeutics
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01839487
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HALO-109-202
- Status last verified
- Jul 2020
- First submitted
- 22 Apr 2013
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Hingorani SR, Zheng L, Bullock AJ, Seery TE, Harris WP, Sigal DS, Braiteh F, Ritch PS, Zalupski MM, Bahary N, Oberstein PE, Wang-Gillam A, Wu W, Chondros D, Jiang P, Khelifa S, Pu J, Aldrich C, Hendifar AE. HALO 202: Randomized Phase II Study of PEGPH20 Plus Nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine Versus Nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine in Patients With Untreated, Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Feb 1;36(4):359-366. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2017.74.9564. Epub 2017 Dec 12.
PubMed 29232172Wang S, Bager CL, Karsdal MA, Chondros D, Taverna D, Willumsen N. Blood-based extracellular matrix biomarkers as predictors of survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving pegvorhyaluronidase alfa. J Transl Med. 2021 Jan 21;19(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s12967-021-02701-z.
PubMed 33478521
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2, Randomized, Multicenter Study of PEGPH20 (PEGylated Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase) Combined With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine Compared With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine in Subjects With Stage IV Previously Untreated Pancreatic Cancer
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01839487
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HALO-109-202
- Conditions
- Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
- Keywords
- pancreatic ductal carcinoma(PDA), Pancreatic ductal carcinoma, PEGPH20, Gemcitabine, Nab-paclitaxel
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 279 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Halozyme TherapeuticsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 14 May 2013 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Sep 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Apr 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 20 Jul 2020
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is designed to compare the treatment effect of PEGPH20 combined with nab-paclitaxel (NAB) and gemcitabine (GEM) [PAG] to NAB and GEM [AG] in participants with Stage IV previously untreated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA).
The study will have 2 run-in phases, one for each formulation of PEGPH20 (original and new formulations), and a Phase 2 portion. The 2 run-in phases will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the PAG treatment using the original and new succinic acid PEGPH20 formulation, respectively, compared with AG treatment. Phase 2 will have 2 stages due to a partial clinical hold that occurred from April through July 2014. The participants will be randomized in 3:1 for the run-in phases. The first stage will randomize participants in a 1:1 ratio. The second stage will randomize participants in a 2:1 ratio (PAG:AG).
This is an open-label study. To minimize bias to the progression-free survival endpoint, disease progression will be based on the assessment of the Central Imaging Reader (CIR). Determination of clinical progression by the Investigator without corresponding CIR confirmation will be documented with the relevant signs and symptoms.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Drug: PEGPH20, Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: DexamethasoneParticipants will receive 3.0 micrograms/kilogram (mcg/kg) PEGPH20 with 125 milligrams/square meter (mg/m^2) NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as intravenous (IV) infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be administered alone on Days 1 and 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15 and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1 8 and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 dose. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior and 8 to 12 hours after completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. |
| Run-in Phase - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: DexamethasoneParticipants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM, as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. |
| Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Drug: PEGPH20, Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: DexamethasoneParticipants will receive 3.0 mcg/kg PEGPH20 with 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be given alone on Days 1 and Day 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15, and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and 15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1, 8, and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after dose of PEGPH20. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. |
| Phase 2: Stage 1 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: DexamethasoneParticipants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. |
| Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Experimental | Drug: PEGPH20, Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: Dexamethasone, Drug: EnoxaparinParticipants will receive 3.0 mcg/kg PEGPH20 with 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion. In Cycle 1 Week 1, PEGPH20 will be given alone on Days 1 and 4 and NAB+GEM will be given on Day 2 at approximately 24 hours after first dose of PEGPH20. In Cycle 1 Weeks 2 and 3, PEGPH20 will be given twice/week on Days 8, 11, 15, and 18 and NAB+GEM will be given once/week at 2 to 4 hours after PEGPH20 administration on Days 8 and 15. In Cycle 2 onwards, PEGPH20, NAB, and GEM will be given once/week on Days 1, 8, and 15. NAB+GEM will be given 2 to 4 hours after dose of PEGPH20. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to beginning and 8 to 12 hours after completion of each PEGPH20 infusion. Enoxaparin 40 mg/day or 1 mg/kg/day will be given subcutaneously (SC). |
| Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine | Active comparator | Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: Dexamethasone, Drug: EnoxaparinParticipants will receive 125 mg/m^2 NAB and 1000 mg/m^2 GEM as an IV infusion once weekly on Days 1, 8, and 15 of each cycle. Each cycle will be of 4-weeks (28 days) with Week 4 of every cycle as a rest week (that is; no treatment will be given). Treatment will continue until documented disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Dexamethasone 8 mg will be given in each cycle within 2 hours prior to the beginning of each NAB infusion and 8 to 12 hours after the completion of GEM infusion. Enoxaparin 40 mg/day or 1 mg/kg/day will be given SC. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Signed Informed consent.
- Histologically confirmed Stage IV PDA with documented disseminated neoplasm to liver and /or lung. Must have archival or fresh tissue (block /slides) available pre-dose.
- One or more metastatic tumors measurable on computed tomography (CT) scan per RECIST v.1.1 , excluding the primary pancreatic lesion.
- No previous radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy or investigational therapy for the treatment of metastatic disease.
- Karnofsky Performance Status greater than or equal to (≥) 70%.
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- Non-metastatic PDA.
- Evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or other known thromboembolic event present during screening period.
- Known central nervous system involvement or brain metastasis.
- New York (NY) Heart Association Class III or IV cardiac disease or myocardial infarction within the past 12 months.
- Prior history of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PEGPH20PEGPH20 will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms. | Drug | Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine |
| Nab-paclitaxelAlso: AbraxaneNab-paclitaxel will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms. | Drug | Phase 2: Stage 1 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine |
| GemcitabineAlso: GemzarGemcitabine will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms. | Drug | Phase 2: Stage 1 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine |
| DexamethasoneDexamethasone will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms. | Drug | Phase 2: Stage 1 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 1 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Run-in Phase - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine |
| EnoxaparinEnoxaparin will be administered as per the dose and schedule specified in the respective arms. | Drug | Phase 2: Stage 2 - AG: Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine, Phase 2: Stage 2 - PAG: PEGPH20 + Nab-paclitaxel + Gemcitabine |
Primary outcome
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Time frame: From the date of randomization until disease progression or death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
PFS: time from randomization until first occurrence of disease progression, either by central radiologic determination (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours [RECIST] version 1.1) or by clinical progression determined by Investigator, or death during treatment period from any cause. Radiological disease progression was defined as at least a 20 percent (%) increase in sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study thus far, nadir (this included baseline sum if that was the smallest on study); Sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 millimeters (mm); Appearance of one or more new lesions; Unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions. Surviving participants without disease progression were censored for PFS analysis at the date of last evaluable post-baseline tumor assessment. Surviving participants without any post-baseline disease assessment were censored on Day 1. PFS was estimated using Kaplan-Meier (KM) method.
Percentage of Participants in the PAG Arm Who Experienced Any Thromboembolic (TE) Event in Stage 2 of the Study
Time frame: From first exposure to any study drug (PEGPH20, NAB, GEM) through 30 days after end of treatment visit (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG)
TE events were identified by applying the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) Standardized MedDRA Queries (SMQ) search strategy for 3 SMQs: TE arterial, TE venous, and TE vessel type unspecified and mixed arterial and venous. TE events were considered by the Sponsor to be adverse events (AEs) of special interest. All TE events, regardless of type of event, severity, or seriousness were reported. Participants with multiple events were counted only once. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the 'Reported AE section'.
7 secondary outcomes
PFS in Relation to Tumor Hyaluronan (HA) Levels
Time frame: From the date of randomization until disease progression or death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Objective Response Rate (ORR): Percentage of Participants With Objective Response
Time frame: From the date of randomization until last date on study treatment (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Overall Survival
Time frame: From randomization until death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)
Percentage of Participants With AEs
Time frame: From first exposure to any study drug (PEGPH20, NAB, GEM) through 30 days after end of treatment visit (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG and 20.27 months for AG)
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of PEGPH20
Time frame: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of PEGPH20
Time frame: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Time 0 to Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-last) of PEGPH20
Time frame: Pre-PEGPH20 dosing and 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 4 hours post-PEGPH20 dosing on Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 1
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Jul 2020.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 29232172Hingorani SR, Zheng L, Bullock AJ, Seery TE, Harris WP, Sigal DS, Braiteh F, Ritch PS, Zalupski MM, Bahary N, Oberstein PE, Wang-Gillam A, Wu W, Chondros D, Jiang P, Khelifa S, Pu J, Aldrich C, Hendifar AE. HALO 202: Randomized Phase II Study of PEGPH20 Plus Nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine Versus Nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine in Patients With Untreated, Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Feb 1;36(4):359-366. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2017.74.9564. Epub 2017 Dec 12.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33478521Wang S, Bager CL, Karsdal MA, Chondros D, Taverna D, Willumsen N. Blood-based extracellular matrix biomarkers as predictors of survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving pegvorhyaluronidase alfa. J Transl Med. 2021 Jan 21;19(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s12967-021-02701-z.
- Reflects interim analysis conducted on mature data when 95% of participants had discontinued from the study.Link provided by the sponsor.
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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.
VP, Clinical Development study director
Halozyme Therapeutics
51 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 PEGPH20, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in people with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, run by Halozyme Therapeutics at 51 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 8 inclusion and 13 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 20 Jul 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 51 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. 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?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 20 Jul 2020). 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?
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) (time frame: From the date of randomization until disease progression or death from any cause (maximum exposure: 30.72 months for PAG, and 20.27 months for AG)). The study lists 2 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 NCT01839487, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 20 Jul 2020.