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Hepatocellular CarcinomaPhase 1/2NCT02279719

A Study of BBI608 in Combination With Sorafenib, or BBI503 in Combination With Sorafenib in Adult Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A Phase 1/2 study testing BBI608, BBI503 and Sorafenib in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. at 29 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

This is an open label, three-arm, phase 1 dose escalation study and phase 2 study of BBI608 in combination with sorafenib, or BBI503 in combination with sorafenib. The study population is adult patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received systemic chemotherapy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
What is being tested?
BBI608, BBI503 and Sorafenib
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
97 participants
Where
29 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2014to Oct 2019
Phase
Phase 1/2
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 written informed consent must be obtained and documented according to International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) and local regulatory requirements
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma that is metastatic, unresectable, or recurrent.
  • Patients must not be candidates for curative resection
  • Patients who have recurrent disease after having had one or more prior resections may be eligible, provided that they are not candidates for further curative resection.
  • Patients who have recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma following hepatic transplantation are excluded unless the following criteria are met:
  • Transplantation was performed at least 6 months prior to the relapse of HCC. ii. Patients are on stable immune suppressive therapy with no clinical evidence of rejection.
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  • Are receiving ≤ 2.5 mg everolimus daily. d. Patients with known HIV infection are excluded. e. Patients with Hepatitis B are eligible provided there is no active viral replication. Patients with Hepatitis C who are not on interferon are eligible.
  • Patients who have a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma made through radiologic imaging may be eligible, provided they meet the criteria according to the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, AASLD (Bruix and Sherman, 2005; Bruix and Sherman, 2011)
  • Patients must be candidates for sorafenib
  • Must have had no previous systemic anti-cancer treatment, though previous loco-regional therapy is allowed:
  • Prior treatment with any of the following is allowed: trans-arterial embolization, trans-arterial chemo-embolization, percutaneous ethanol injection, radio-embolization, radio-frequency ablation, or other ablation techniques.
  • Must be Child-Pugh class A
  • Patients with uncontrolled massive ascites or presence of hepatic encephalopathy are excluded
  • Must have total serum bilirubin ≤ 3 mg/dl
  • ≥ 18 years of age
  • Measurable disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1
  • Male or female patients of child-producing potential must agree to use contraception or avoidance of pregnancy measures during the study and for 30 days after the last BBI608 or BBI503 dose
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine transaminase (ALT) < 5.0x the upper limit of normal (ULN)
  • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) > 45 mL/min/1.73m^2 according to the Cockcroft-Gault estimation.
  • 13. Hemoglobin ≥ 8.5 mg/dl 14. Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 x 10^9/L 15. Platelets ≥ 75 x 10^9/L 16. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months

Who cannot join

  • Previous treatment with sorafenib
  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to sorafenib or any other component of sorafenib.
  • Previous systemic anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) or any prior systemic anti-cancer therapy, including prior treatment with systemic agents such as regorafenib, ramucirumab, pazopanib, or experimental agents such as brivanib.
  • Have had a surgical procedure requiring general anesthesia or inpatient hospitalization for recovery less than 4 weeks prior to beginning protocol therapy.
  • Have had a loco-regional procedure for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (such as a percutaneous, trans-arterial, or radio-ablative procedure) less than 4 weeks prior to beginning protocol therapy. Protocol therapy may begin a minimum of 4 weeks after such a procedure provided the following criteria are met:
  • There is progression of disease documented by RECIST 1.1
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  • All adverse events from the procedure have resolved or have been deemed irreversible and the patient meets inclusion criteria.
  • Any known symptomatic or untreated brain metastases requiring increase of steroid dose within 2 weeks prior to starting on study. Patients with treated brain metastases must be stable for 4 weeks after completion of that treatment. Patients must have no clinical symptoms from brain metastases and must be either off steroids or on a stable dose of steroids for at least 2 weeks prior to protocol enrollment. Patients with known leptomeningeal metastases are excluded, even if treated.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Significant gastrointestinal disorder(s), (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, extensive gastric and small intestine resection) such that, in the opinion of the treating investigator, absorption of oral medications may be impaired.
  • Unable or unwilling to swallow BBI608, BBI503, or sorafenib capsules or tablets
  • Uncontrolled inter-current illness including, but not limited to: ongoing or active infection, clinically significant non-healing or healing wounds, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, significant pulmonary disease (shortness of breath at rest or mild exertion), or uncontrolled infection or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements (e.g. no reliable transportation).
  • Subjects with a history of another primary cancer, with the exception of: a) curatively resected non-melanoma skin cancer; b) curatively treated cervical carcinoma in situ; or c) other primary solid tumor with no known active disease present that, in the opinion of the investigator, will not affect patient outcome in the setting of current hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis.
  • Abnormal ECGs which are clinically significant such as QT prolongation (QTc > 480 msec), clinically significant cardiac enlargement or hypertrophy, new bundle branch block, or signs of active ischemia. Patients with evidence of prior infarction who are New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classes II, III, or IV are excluded, as are patients with marked arrhythmias such as Wolff Parkinson White pattern or complete atrioventricular (AV) dissociation.

Trial locations and contacts

29 sites in 1 country.

29 sites in 1 country

United States29 sites
  • USOR - New York Oncology Hematology

    Albany, New York, 12206

  • Piedmont Cancer Institute, P.C.

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318

  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • USOR - Texas Oncology, Austin Midtown

    Austin, Texas, 78705

  • Carolinas Health Care System

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

  • University of Cincinnati, Vontz Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45267

  • Southern California Research Center

    Coronado, California, 92118

  • Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246

  • USOR - Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

    Denver, Colorado, 80218

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201

  • Texas Oncology - El Paso Cancer Treatment Center Joe Battle

    El Paso, Texas, 79938

  • California Center Associates for Research and Excellence, Inc. (Ccare)

    Encinitas, California, 92024

  • USOR - Texas Oncology, Fort Worth 12th Ave

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Gilbert, Arizona, 85234

  • Oncology Consultants

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • Kansas City Research Institure

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64131

  • USOR - Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169

  • USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • Norton Cancer Institute

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202

  • Texas Oncology-McAllen South Second Street

    McAllen, Texas, 78503

  • Baptist Health Medical Group Oncology, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33176

  • Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A.

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404

  • The Valley Hospital Luckow Pavilion

    Paramus, New Jersey, 07652

  • Drexel University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102

  • Mayo Clinic

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85054

  • Oncology and Hematology Associates of Southwest Virginia, Inc., DBA Blue Ridge Cancer Care

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24014

  • University of Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Institute

    Rochester, New York, 14642

  • USOR - Texas Oncology, Tyler

    Tyler, Texas, 75702

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157

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About this study

Official title: A Phase Ib/II Clinical Study of BBI608 in Combination With Sorafenib, or BBI503 in Combination With Sorafenib in Adult Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

This is an open label, three-arm, phase 1 dose escalation study and phase 2 study of BBI608 in combination with sorafenib, or BBI503 in combination with sorafenib. The study population is adult patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received systemic chemotherapy.

Read the detailed description

This is an open label, three-arm, phase 1 dose escalation study and phase 2 study of BBI608 in combination with sorafenib, or BBI503 in combination with sorafenib. The study population is adult patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received systemic chemotherapy.

The phase 1 portion will involve dose-escalation of BBI608 administered in combination with a fixed starting dose of sorafenib (Arm 1), and dose escalation of BBI503 administered in combination with a fixed starting dose of sorafenib (Arm 2). The fixed starting dose-level of sorafenib for both arms will be 400 mg twice daily (800 mg total daily dose). Eligible patients will be randomized to either Arm 1 or Arm 2.

The phase 2 portion will be an open-label, 3-arm, randomized trial of patients with advanced HCC who have not received prior systemic treatment. Patients will be randomized to receive either, Arm 1: sorafenib administered in combination with BBI608 (at the RP2D determined for BBI608 plus sorafenib during the phase 1 portion); Arm 2: sorafenib in combination with BBI503 (at the RP2D determined for BBI503 plus sorafenib during the phase 1 portion), or Arm 3: sorafenib alone at a starting dose of 400 mg twice daily. The starting dose for sorafenib is the same for all study arms.

Being tested
BBI608, BBI503, Sorafenib
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

What participants receive

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

  • BBI608Drug

    Also called Napabucasin, BBI-608, BB608

    BBI608 will be administered in combination with sorafenib at the RP2D determined during the phase 1 dose-escalation portion of study.

  • BBI503Drug

    Also called Amcasertib, BBI-503, BB503

    BBI503 will be administered in combination with sorafenib at the RP2D determined during the phase 1 dose-escalation portion of study.

  • SorafenibDrug

    Also called Nexavar

    Sorafenib will be administered at a fixed dose of 400 mg twice daily (800 mg total daily dose). Sorafenib should be taken on an empty stomach, one hour prior to or two hours after meals. Sorafenib should not be taken with study drug, and at least 2 hours should separate a dose of sorafenib from a dose of study drug.

Study groups in NCT02279719
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BBI608 and SorafenibExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: BBI608; Drug: Sorafenib
BBI503 and SorafenibExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: BBI503; Drug: Sorafenib
SorafenibActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Sorafenib

What is being measured

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

  1. Assessment of the Dose Limiting Toxicities for the Napabucasin and Amcasertib Arm in Combination With Sorafenib for Phase IB

    To assess the dose limiting toxicities for phase IB

    Measured: 16 weeks including 2-week Sorafenib run-in period prior to initiation of combination therapy

  2. To Assess the Number of Patients Who Experienced Adverse Events for Phase IB.

    Assessment of safety of either BBI608 or BBI503 given in combination with sorafenib to patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by reporting of adverse events and serious adverse events

    Measured: Adverse events will be assessed at baseline, while the participant is taking drugs, and for 30 days after stopping therapy. It was expected that patients would receive between 4-24 weeks treatment.

  3. Determination of the Recommended Phase II Dose for Napabucasin and Amcasertib Arm in Combination With Sorafenib

    To determine the recommended phase II dose for Napabucasin and Amcasertib arm in combination with sorafenib

    Measured: 16 weeks including 2-week Sorafenib run-in period prior to initiation of combination therapy

  4. Assessment of Objective Response Rate in the Intent to Treat Population - Phase II

    To evaluate the preliminary anti-tumor activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma randomized to receive treatment with sorafenib in combination with Napabucasin or sorafenib in combination with Amcasertib, or sorafenib alone; Napabucasin and Amcasertib will be administered at their respective RP2D dose levels for combination administration with sorafenib, which were determined during the phase Ib portion of the study.

    The radiologic assessments will be evaluated according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 and modified RECIST for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

    ORR was defined as the percentage of patients with a best overall response (BOR) of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR), using both RECIST and mRECIST assessment data.

    Measured: Assessment of the preliminary anti-tumor activity by performing tumor assessments at baseline and every 8 weeks after the date of the first dose of protocol therapy

  5. Assessment of Disease Control Rate in the Intent to Treat Population- Phase II

    To evaluate the preliminary anti-tumor activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma randomized to receive treatment with sorafenib in combination with Napabucasin, sorafenib in combination with Amcasertib*, or sorafenib alone; Napabucasin and Amcasertib will be administered at their respective RP2D dose levels for combination administration with sorafenib, which were determined during the phase Ib portion of the study.

    The radiologic assessments will be evaluated according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 and modified RECIST for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

    Disease control rate (DCR), defined as the proportion of patients with best response of complete response (CR), Partial Response (PR), or stable disease (SD)

    Measured: Assessment of the preliminary anti-tumor activity by performing tumor assessments at baseline and every 8 weeks after the date of the first dose of protocol therapy

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Assessment of the Pharmacokinetic Profile (Maximum Plasma Concentration and Area Under the Curve) of Either Napabucasin or Amcasertib.

    To determine the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of napabucasin administered in combination with sorafenib and of amcasertib administered in combination with sorafenib.

    Measured: On Day 15 of the first cycle and Day 15 of the second cycle, prior to dosing and every one hours to 11 hours and 24 hours after first dose

  2. Assessment of the Pharmacodynamic Studies as Well as the Concentration of Study Drug (Either Napabucasin or Amcasertib) in Tumors

    To perform biomarker studies for napabucasin administered in combination with sorafenib and for amcasertib administered in combination with sorafenib.

    Measured: On day 15 of the second cycle

Timeline

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

  1. First posted31 Oct 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2014
  3. Primary completionJul 2019
  4. Study completionOct 2019

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
97 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02279719
Sponsor's protocol ID
BBIHCC-103
Other IDs
BBI608-503-103HCC
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
24 Oct 2014
Last updated
15 Nov 2023
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing BBI608, BBI503 and Sorafenib in people with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, run by Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. at 29 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 22 inclusion and 14 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 15 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 29 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 combined 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.

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 9 Sep 2021). 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?

Assessment of the Dose Limiting Toxicities for the Napabucasin and Amcasertib Arm in Combination With Sorafenib for Phase IB (time frame: 16 weeks including 2-week Sorafenib run-in period prior to initiation of combination therapy). 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?
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 15 Nov 2023.

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