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Myelodysplastic SyndromesPhase 2NCT00102687

Alternative Dosing Regimens of Subcutaneous Azacitidine for Myelodysplastic Syndromes

A Phase 2 study testing azacitidine in people with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, run by Celgene at 31 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

The purpose of this study is to determine if azacitidine, combined with Best Supportive Care (BSC), is effective in treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) when given according to a different doses and dosing schedules. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
What is being tested?
azacitidine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
151 participants
Where
31 sitesUnited States
Study dates
1 Jan 2005to 1 Aug 2008
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

  • Diagnosis of refractory anemia, refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts and at least one of the following: a)Anemia with hemoglobin <110g/L and requires at least 1 unit packed red blood cell transfusions every 28 days; b)Thrombocytopenia with platelet counts <100 x 10^9/L; or c)Neutropenia with absolute neutrophil count <1.5 x 10^9/L.
  • OR, Refractory anemia with excess blasts or refractory anemia with excess blast in transformation, according to the French-American-British classification system for MDS.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Have a life expectancy of >7 months.
  • Unlikely to proceed to bone marrow or stem cell transplantation therapy following remission.
  • Have serum bilirubin levels less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal (ULN) range for the laboratory.
  • Have serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (aspartate aminotransferase) or serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (alanine aminotransferase) levels less than or equal to 2 x ULN.
  • Have serum creatinine levels less than or equal to 1.5 x ULN.

Who cannot join

  • Secondary MDS.
  • Prior treatment with azacitidine.
  • Any prior history of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
  • Malignant or metastatic disease within the previous 12 months.
  • Uncorrected red cell folate deficiency or vitamin B12 deficiency.
  • Hepatic tumors.
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  • Radiation, chemotherapy, or cytotoxic therapy for non-MDS conditions in the previous 12 months.
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to azacitidine or mannitol.
  • Prior transplantation or cytotoxic therapy to treat MDS. Prior use of Revlimid and Thalomid allowed after 30 day washout.
  • Serious medical illness likely to limit survival to less than or equal to 7 months.
  • Treatment with androgenic hormones during the previous 14 days
  • Active viral infection with known human immunodeficiency virus or vial hepatitis Type B or C.
  • Treatment with other investigational drugs with the previous 30 days.

Trial locations and contacts

31 sites in 1 country.

31 sites in 1 country

United States31 sites
  • Oncology Services of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401

  • Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, Research Department

    Bakersfield, California, 93309

  • Texas Oncology, P.A.

    Bedford, Texas, 76022

  • Tower Cancer Research Foundation

    Beverly Hills, California, 90211

  • Highline Medical Oncology

    Burien, Washington, 98166

  • Cancer Center of Colorado Springs, The Oncology Clinic, PC

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907

  • Texas Cancer Center at Medical City

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, LLP

    Denver, Colorado, 80218

  • Puget Sound Cancer Center

    Edmonds, Washington, 98026

  • Texas Oncology, PA

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

  • San Antonio Tumor & Blood Clinic

    Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601

  • Central Indiana Cancer Centers

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46227

  • McLeod Cancer and Blood Center

    Johnson City, Tennessee, 37604

  • Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd.

    Joliet, Illinois, 60435

  • Greater Dayton Cancer Center

    Kettering, Ohio, 45409

  • Great Lakes Cancer Institute Breslin Cancer Center

    Lansing, Michigan, 48910

  • Hematology & Oncology Specialists LLC

    Metairie, Louisiana, 70115

  • The Sarah Cannon Research Institute

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Florida Cancer Institute

    New Port Richey, Florida, 34652

  • Virginia Oncology Associates - Lake Wright Cancer Center

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23502

  • Cancer Centers of Florida, P.A.

    Ocoee, Florida, 34761

  • Oncology/Hematology Associates of Central Illinois, PC

    Peoria, Illinois, 61615-7828

  • Western Pennsylvania Cancer Institute

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224

  • Cancer Care Centers of South Texas - HOAST

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229

  • Puget Sound Cancer Center

    Seattle, Washington, 98133

  • Avera Cancer Institute Leukemia-Bone Marrow Transplant Center

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105

  • Cancer Care Northwest

    Spokane, Washington, 99218

  • The Center for Cancer Care and Research

    St Louis, Missouri, 63141

  • Northwest Cancer Specialists, P.C.

    Vancouver, Washington, 98684

  • Washington Cancer Institute

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010

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About this study

Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label Study Comparing Three Alternative Dosing Regimens of Subcutaneous Azacitidine Plus Best Supportive Care for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

The purpose of this study is to determine if azacitidine, combined with Best Supportive Care (BSC), is effective in treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) when given according to a different doses and dosing schedules.

Read the detailed description

Comparison/Control Interventions: The comparison is azacitidine at different doses and schedules.

Duration of Intervention: Treatment lasted for a maximum of 18 cycles, which is up to 24 months.

Being tested
azacitidine
Medical subject headings
Myelodysplastic Syndromes

What participants receive

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

  • azacitidineDrug

    Azacitidine is administered subcutaneously

    Total of 18 cycles on treatment or early discontinuation.

Study groups in NCT00102687
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Aza-5ExperimentalAzacitidine administered subcutaneously at 75mg/m^2 for 5 days on a 28 day cycle.
Receives: Drug: azacitidine
Aza-5-2-2ExperimentalAzacitidine administered subcutaneously at 75mg/m^2 for 5days with 2 days off, then for an additional 2 days, on a 28 day cycle.
Receives: Drug: azacitidine
Aza-5-2-5ExperimentalAzacitidine administered subcutaneously at 50mg/m^2 for 5 days with 2 days off, then for an additional 5 days, on a 28 day cycle.
Receives: Drug: azacitidine
Maintenance Aza 5 days q 4 weeksExperimentalAzacitidine administered subcutaneously at 75mg/m^2 for 5 days every 4 weeks.
Receives: Drug: azacitidine
Maintenance Aza 5 days q 6 weeksExperimentalAzacitidine administered subcutaneously at 75mg/m^2 for 5 days every 6 weeks.
Receives: Drug: azacitidine

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Participants In Best Hematological Response Categories as Determined by the Investigator Using International Working Group 2000 (IWG 2000) Criteria For Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) During the Initial Study Period.

    Participant counts by best hematological response; complete remission(CR) is better than a partial remission(PR) which is better than stable disease(SD).

    Investigator determined responses followed IWG 2000 criteria for MDS CR: repeat bone marrow show <5% myeloblasts, and peripheral blood evaluations lasting >=2 months of hemoglobin(>110 g/L), neutrophils(>=1.5x10^9/L), platelets(>=100x10^9/L), blasts (0%) and no dysplasia PR is the same as CR for peripheral blood: bone marrow shows blasts decrease by >=50% or a less advanced FAB classification from pretreatment (see Population Descrip)

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization) to 6 months

  2. Number of Participants With Best Hematological Improvement Derived Using International Working Group 2000 (IWG 2000) Criteria for MDS During the Initial Study Period.

    IWG 2000 Criteria: Pretreatment=hemoglobin <110g/L or RBC transfusion-dependence, platelet count <100x10^9/L or platelet transfusion dependence, absolute neutrophil count <1.5x10^9/L.

    Erythroid response: Major->20g/L increase in hemoglobin or transfusion independence. Minor- 10-20g/L increase in hemoglobin or >=50% decrease in transfusion requirements.

    Platelet response: Major-absolute increase of platelet count by >=30x10^9/L or platelet transfusion independence. Minor->=50% increase in platelet count with net increase >10x10^9/L but <30x10^9/L.

    (continued in Population Description)

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization) to 6 months

  3. Number of Participants With Overall Best Hematologic Response and Hematologic Improvement Based on IWG 2000 Criteria For MDS During the Initial Study Period

    Number of participants whose best hematological outcome was either complete remission (CR), partial remission (PR) (as determined by the investigator), or any hematologic improvement (based on the IWG 2000 criteria for MDS). See previous outcomes for detailed definitions.

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization) to 6 months

  4. Number of Participants Who Improved or Maintained The Hematologic Response From the Initial Study Period (Based on IWG 2000 Criteria For MDS) During the Maintenance Period

    Hematologic response during the maintenance period are compared to the response in the initial study period. Initial response could have been a complete remission, a partial remission, stable disease or a hematologic improvement. Maintenance period best response is after randomization to a maintenance arm for those randomized, and is after the start of cycle 7 for those remaining on initial period treatment throughout the study.

    Measured: 24 months

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Baseline Hemoglobin Values

    The median values for hemoglobin based on blood tests performed on study day 1 (prior to study treatment) constitute a baseline measure for hemoglobin. Baseline values are used to compare to values following treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization)

  2. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin at End of Initial Study Period (6 Months)

    The difference between hemoglobin values at the end of the initial study period minus the hemoglobin values at baseline.

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin at the End of the Maintenance Study Period

    The difference between hemoglobin values at the end of the maintenance study period minus the hemoglobin values at baseline.

    Measured: 24 months

  4. Baseline Platelet Values

    The median values for platelets based on blood tests performed on study day 1 (prior to study treatment) constitute a baseline measure for platelets. Baseline values are used to compare to values following treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization)

  5. Change From Baseline in Platelets at the End of Initial Study Period (6 Months)

    The difference between platelet values at the end of the initial study period minus the platelet values at baseline.

    Measured: 6 months

  6. Change From Baseline in Platelets at the End of the Maintenance Study Period (Month 24)

    The difference between platelet values at the end of the maintenance study period minus the platelet values at baseline.

    Measured: 24 months

  7. Baseline Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Values

    The median values for ANC based on blood tests performed on study day 1 (prior to study treatment) constitute a baseline measure for ANC. Baseline values are used to compare to values following treatment.

    Measured: Day 1 (randomization)

  8. Change From Baseline in Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) at the End of Initial Study Period (6 Months)

    The difference between ANC values at the end of the initial study period minus the ANC values at baseline.

    Measured: 6 months

  9. Change From Baseline in Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) at the End of the Maintenance Study Period (Month 24)

    The difference between ANC values at the end of the maintenance study period minus the ANC values at baseline.

    Measured: 24 months

  10. Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion Status at Baseline and End of Initial Study Period (6 Months)

    Shift table comparing the RBC transfusion status of patients at the end of the initial study period to the transfusion status at baseline.

    Measured: 6 months

  11. Platelet Transfusion Status at Baseline and End of Initial Study Period (6 Months)

    Shift table comparing the platelet transfusion status of patients at the end of the initial study period to the transfusion status at baseline.

    Measured: 6 months

  12. Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion Status at Baseline and End of Maintenance Study Period (24 Months)

    Shift table comparing the RBC transfusion status of patients at the end of the maintenance study period to the transfusion status at baseline.

    Measured: 24 months

  13. Platelet Transfusion Status at Baseline and End of Maintenance Study Period (24 Months)

    Shift table comparing the platelet transfusion status of patients at the end of the maintenance study period to the transfusion status at baseline.

    Measured: 24 months

  14. Change From Baseline in the Number of Infections Requiring Treatment With IV Antibiotics Per Treatment Cycle (28 Days) for the Initial Study Period

    Baseline uses the average number of infections requiring IV antibiotic treatment from the 28 days prior to and including the day of first dose to an initial treatment arm. Initial study period values total the number of infections requiring IV antibiotic treatment divided by the number of treatment cycles (each cycle is approximately one month).

    Measured: 6 months

  15. Change From Baseline in the Number of Infections Requiring Treatment With IV Antibiotics Per Treatment Cycle (28 Days) for the Maintenance Study Period

    Baseline uses the average number of infections requiring IV antibiotic treatment from the 28 days prior to and including the day of first dose to an initial treatment arm. Maintenance study period values total the number of infections requiring IV antibiotic treatment divided by the number of treatment cycles (each cycle is approximately one month).

    Measured: 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 posted1 Feb 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Jan 2005
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2008
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2008

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
151 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00102687
Sponsor's protocol ID
AZA PH US 2004 CL003
Status last verified
Nov 2019
First submitted
31 Jan 2005
Last updated
22 Nov 2019
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • R. Lyons, et al. Rapid onset of effectiveness with three alternative azacitidine (aza) dosing regimens in patients (pts) with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Haematologica 2008;93(suppl 1):Abs.0232.

  • Lyons R, et al. Tolerability and hematologic improvement assessed using three alternative dosing schedules of azacitidine in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Presented at the 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting, June 1-5, 2007, Chicago, IL. Abstract No. 7083

  • Komrokji R, Swern AS, Grinblatt D, Lyons RM, Tobiasson M, Silverman LR, Sayar H, Vij R, Fliss A, Tu N, Sugrue MM. Azacitidine in Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes: A Meta-Analysis of Data from Prospective Studies. Oncologist. 2018 Feb;23(2):159-170. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0215. Epub 2017 Nov 8.

    PubMed 29118268

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing azacitidine in people with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, run by Celgene at 31 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 22 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 31 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 28 May 2010). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants In Best Hematological Response Categories as Determined by the Investigator Using International Working Group 2000 (IWG 2000) Criteria For Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) During the Initial Study Period. (time frame: Day 1 (randomization) to 6 months). The study lists 4 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 NCT00102687, which also lists 3 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 22 Nov 2019.

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