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Cervical Intraepithelial NeoplasiaPhase 3TOPICNCT02329171

Imiquimod Treatment of CIN Lesions

A Phase 3 study testing Imiquimod and LLETZ in people with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.

Terminated

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

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Trial summary

Rationale: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) is the premalignant condition of cervical cancer. High grade CIN (CIN 2-3) is currently treated by large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
What is being tested?
Imiquimod and LLETZ
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
9 participants
Where
1 siteNetherlands
Study dates
Dec 2014to Jun 2016
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • newly diagnosed high grade CIN lesions (CIN 2-3), histologically confirmed
  • age 18 years or older

Who cannot join

  • immunodeficiency
  • pregnancy or lactation
  • legally incapability
  • history of histologically conformed high-grade CIN

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Netherlands1 site
  • Maastricht University Medical Centre

    Maastricht, 6202AZ

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About this study

Official title: TOPical Imiquimod Treatment of High-grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasm: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Rationale:

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) is the premalignant condition of cervical cancer. High grade CIN (CIN 2-3) is currently treated by large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). This treatment has potential complications, such as hemorrhage, infection and preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. For this reason, non-invasive therapies are needed. Imiquimod (an immunomodulator) was proven effective in the treatment of HPV-related vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) and may also be effective in HPV-related CIN. [van Seters, 2012] However, the evidence is limited and study results are not consistent. [Grimm, 2012; Pachman, 2012; Lin, 2012]

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Objectives:

Primary objectives: (1) to investigate the efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream for the treatment of CIN2-3 lesions and (2) to develop biomarker panels to predict clinical response to imiquimod therapy.

Secondary objectives: to assess side effects of imiquimod treatment and LLETZ, disease recurrence and quality of life.

Hypothesis:

The investigators hypothesize that imiquimod will be an effective treatment modality in approximately 50-75% of CIN lesions treated without surgical intervention.

Study design:

Single-centre randomized controlled intervention trial.

Study population:

140 women with a histological diagnosis of CIN2-3, equally divided over two study arms.

Intervention:

Patients will be randomized into one of two arms:

  1. Imiquimod treatment arm. Patients in this group are treated by a 16-week regime of imiquimod 5% cream.
  2. Standard treatment arm. LLETZ will be performed on patients in this group.

Colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies will be performed after 10 weeks for the imiquimod treatment arm. In case progressive disease, the treatment will be ended and appropriate surgical excision will be performed. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated after 20 weeks, by colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies. A histological biomarker panel will be developed, consisting of markers representing both host and viral factors.

Main study parameters/endpoints:

The primary endpoint of the study is regression-or-not of CIN2-3, defined as CIN1 or less at the colposcopy at 20 weeks for the imiquimod arm and PAP 1 cytology at 6 months for the LLETZ group.

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The treatment period was set at 20 weeks, in order to realize adequate treatment efficacy of imiquimod, while minimizing the risk of progression of cervical dysplasia to invasive disease in the conservative treatment group. Based on the available literature on the natural history of CIN and several studies on cervical dysplasia that included a conservative treatment group, the risk of disease progression within the treatment period of 20 weeks is estimated to be marginal. Approximately 30% of high-grade CIN progresses to cervical cancer. [Peto, 2004; McCredie, 2008]. This is believed to be a slow process, which can take many years. The annual risk of progression of CIN 3 to invasive cervical cancer is estimated to be less than 1%.[Canfell, 2004]. Ten studies were identified in which a total of 637 patients with high grade CIN were included either as a control group, receiving conservative treatment during 6 weeks to 15 months, or followed during the period between diagnosis and LLETZ.[Grimm, 2012, Follen, 2001; Meyskens, 1994; Keefe, 2001; Alvarez, 2003; Garcia, 2004; Van Pachterbeke, 2009; Kaufmann, 2007; Trimble 2005; Munk, 2012] Three cases of invasive disease were identified: all occured in the same study after 16 weeks of conservative treatment. Other studies showed no progression to invasive disease. One case of progression was reported with undefined disease grade and follow-up term. The possibility of invasive disease already present at the initial colposcopy (biopsy error) cannot be excluded. Based on these results, the investigators selected a treatment period of 20 weeks, with a control colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies after ten weeks.

The current study protocol includes a substantial amendment to the original study protocol, which consisted of three study arms: imiquimod treatment arm, LLETZ treatment arm and an observational arm. The purpose of the observational arm was to assess spontaneous regression of high-grade CIN and to develop a prognostic biomarker panel to predict spontaneous regression of high-grade CIN. Patients in the observational arm underwent no treatment for a period of maximum 20 weeks. Histological assessment of disease development was performed after 10 and 20 weeks by colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies. Inclusion of patients into the study was hampered by the observational arm: patients declined the study because they wished to be treated, rather than undergo observational management. The observational arm was removed from the study.

Being tested
Imiquimod, LLETZ
Medical subject headings
Uterine Cervical Dysplasia

What participants receive

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

  • ImiquimodDrug

    Also called Imiquimod, Aldara.

    Imiquimod 5% cream will be administered in a vaginal applicator, containing 12,5 mg of imiquimod (one sachet). The cream will be self-administered three times per week, by use of a vaginal applicator.

  • LLETZProcedure or surgery

    Also called Loop excision

    Standard treatment consists of a LLETZ procedure, in which excision of the transformation zone and macroscopic lesions is performed by a monopolar loop electrode, under local anaesthesia. The excision is usually performed in two or three steps, depending on the size of the lesions.

Study groups in NCT02329171
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Imiquimod treatment armExperimentalPatients in this group will be treated with imiquimod during 16 weeks. Colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies will be performed after 10 weeks. In case of progressive disease, the treatment will be ended and appropriate surgical excision will be performed. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated after 20 weeks, by colposcopy with diagnostic biopsies.
Receives: Drug: Imiquimod
Standard treatment armActive comparatorLarge loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) will be performed in this group, as standard treatment.
Receives: Procedure: LLETZ

What is being measured

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

  1. Treatment efficacy: histological disease regression

    Defined as following:

    • for imiquimod treatment arm: CIN1 or less in diagnostic biopsies at colposcopy at 20 weeks
    • for LLETZ arm: PAP 1 at 6 months follow-up

    Measured: 20 weeks

  2. Baseline biomarker profile predicting clinical response to imiquimod treatment

    The biomarker profiles will consist of markers reflecting host and viral factors, including HPV-genotype, markers of immunologic response (CD4, CD8, CD25, CD138, Fox p3) and markers of cell cycle processes (Rb, p53, Ki67, CK 13/14, IMP3).

    Measured: 20 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Prevalence and severity of side effects of imiquimod and LLETZ treatment

    The prevalence and severity of side effects of imiquimod and LLETZ treatment, as documented according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events guidelines.

    Measured: 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks and 20 weeks for imiquimod treatment and 6 weeks for LLETZ treatment

  2. Quality of life for all treatment groups.

    Assessed by the following questionnaires: RAND 36, EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-CX24.

    Measured: Baseline, 20 weeks and 1 year

  3. Disease recurrence for all treatment groups.

    Defined as abnormal cervical cytology.

    Measured: 6, 12 and 24 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted31 Dec 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2014
  3. Primary completionJun 2016
  4. Study completionJun 2016

Why it stopped: Insufficient number of participants.

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 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
9 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02329171
Sponsor's protocol ID
METC 13-2-031
Acronym
TOPIC
Status last verified
Jun 2016
First submitted
22 Dec 2014
Last updated
15 Aug 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • van Seters M, van Beurden M, ten Kate FJ, Beckmann I, Ewing PC, Eijkemans MJ, Kagie MJ, Meijer CJ, Aaronson NK, Kleinjan A, Heijmans-Antonissen C, Zijlstra FJ, Burger MP, Helmerhorst TJ. Treatment of vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia with topical imiquimod. N Engl J Med. 2008 Apr 3;358(14):1465-73. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa072685.

    PubMed 18385498
  • Grimm C, Polterauer S, Natter C, Rahhal J, Hefler L, Tempfer CB, Heinze G, Stary G, Reinthaller A, Speiser P. Treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia with topical imiquimod: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Jul;120(1):152-9. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e31825bc6e8.

    PubMed 22914404
  • Pachman DR, Barton DL, Clayton AC, McGovern RM, Jefferies JA, Novotny PJ, Sloan JA, Loprinzi CL, Gostout BS. Randomized clinical trial of imiquimod: an adjunct to treating cervical dysplasia. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Jan;206(1):42.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.06.105. Epub 2011 Jul 13.

    PubMed 21907959
  • Lin CT, Qiu JT, Wang CJ, Chang SD, Tang YH, Wu PJ, Jung SM, Huang CC, Chou HH, Jao MS, Lai CH. Topical imiquimod treatment for human papillomavirus infection in patients with and without cervical/vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Dec;51(4):533-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tjog.2012.09.006.

    PubMed 23276555
  • Peto J, Gilham C, Deacon J, Taylor C, Evans C, Binns W, Haywood M, Elanko N, Coleman D, Yule R, Desai M. Cervical HPV infection and neoplasia in a large population-based prospective study: the Manchester cohort. Br J Cancer. 2004 Aug 31;91(5):942-53. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602049.

    PubMed 15292939
  • McCredie MR, Sharples KJ, Paul C, Baranyai J, Medley G, Jones RW, Skegg DC. Natural history of cervical neoplasia and risk of invasive cancer in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 3: a retrospective cohort study. Lancet Oncol. 2008 May;9(5):425-34. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(08)70103-7. Epub 2008 Apr 11.

    PubMed 18407790
  • Canfell K, Barnabas R, Patnick J, Beral V. The predicted effect of changes in cervical screening practice in the UK: results from a modelling study. Br J Cancer. 2004 Aug 2;91(3):530-6. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602002.

    PubMed 15266332
  • Follen M, Atkinson EN, Schottenfeld D, Malpica A, West L, Lippman S, Zou C, Hittelman WN, Lotan R, Hong WK. A randomized clinical trial of 4-hydroxyphenylretinamide for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix. Clin Cancer Res. 2001 Nov;7(11):3356-65.

    PubMed 11705848
  • Meyskens FL Jr, Surwit E, Moon TE, Childers JM, Davis JR, Dorr RT, Johnson CS, Alberts DS. Enhancement of regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia II (moderate dysplasia) with topically applied all-trans-retinoic acid: a randomized trial. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1994 Apr 6;86(7):539-43. doi: 10.1093/jnci/86.7.539.

    PubMed 8133537
  • Keefe KA, Schell MJ, Brewer C, McHale M, Brewster W, Chapman JA, Rose GS, McMeeken DS, Lagerberg W, Peng YM, Wilczynski SP, Anton-Culver H, Meyskens FL, Berman ML. A randomized, double blind, Phase III trial using oral beta-carotene supplementation for women with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2001 Oct;10(10):1029-35.

    PubMed 11588128
  • Alvarez RD, Conner MG, Weiss H, Klug PM, Niwas S, Manne U, Bacus J, Kagan V, Sexton KC, Grubbs CJ, Eltoum IE, Grizzle WE. The efficacy of 9-cis-retinoic acid (aliretinoin) as a chemopreventive agent for cervical dysplasia: results of a randomized double-blind clinical trial. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2003 Feb;12(2):114-9.

    PubMed 12582020
  • Garcia F, Petry KU, Muderspach L, Gold MA, Braly P, Crum CP, Magill M, Silverman M, Urban RG, Hedley ML, Beach KJ. ZYC101a for treatment of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;103(2):317-26. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000110246.93627.17.

    PubMed 14754702
  • Van Pachterbeke C, Bucella D, Rozenberg S, Manigart Y, Gilles C, Larsimont D, Vanden Houte K, Reynders M, Snoeck R, Bossens M. Topical treatment of CIN 2+ by cidofovir: results of a phase II, double-blind, prospective, placebo-controlled study. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Oct;115(1):69-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.06.042. Epub 2009 Aug 3.

    PubMed 19647859
  • Kaufmann AM, Nieland JD, Jochmus I, Baur S, Friese K, Gabelsberger J, Gieseking F, Gissmann L, Glasschroder B, Grubert T, Hillemanns P, Hopfl R, Ikenberg H, Schwarz J, Karrasch M, Knoll A, Kuppers V, Lechmann M, Lelle RJ, Meissner H, Muller RT, Pawlita M, Petry KU, Pilch H, Walek E, Schneider A. Vaccination trial with HPV16 L1E7 chimeric virus-like particles in women suffering from high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2/3). Int J Cancer. 2007 Dec 15;121(12):2794-800. doi: 10.1002/ijc.23022.

    PubMed 17721997
  • Trimble CL, Piantadosi S, Gravitt P, Ronnett B, Pizer E, Elko A, Wilgus B, Yutzy W, Daniel R, Shah K, Peng S, Hung C, Roden R, Wu TC, Pardoll D. Spontaneous regression of high-grade cervical dysplasia: effects of human papillomavirus type and HLA phenotype. Clin Cancer Res. 2005 Jul 1;11(13):4717-23. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-04-2599.

    PubMed 16000566

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Imiquimod and LLETZ in people with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, run by Maastricht University Medical Center at 1 site in Netherlands.

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 2 inclusion and 4 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 15 Aug 2018. 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 Netherlands. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Insufficient number of participants.). Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Treatment efficacy: histological disease regression (time frame: 20 weeks). 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 NCT02329171, which also lists 18 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.

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AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Aug 2018.

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