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Lung CancerPhase 1NCT00401778

Trial of RAD001 in Patients With Operable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

A Phase 1 study testing RAD001 in people with Lung Cancer, run by Emory University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

This is a Phase 1b pre-operative lung cancer trial wherein patients with operable lung cancer will be treated with RAD001 to evaluate the target effects of this compounds on relevant molecular pathways and on the 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake of the tumor by a positron emission… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Lung Cancer
What is being tested?
RAD001
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
33 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2006to Dec 2013
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient must have histologically confirmed Stage I-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which is accessible to biopsy.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0, 1, or 2.
  • Life-expectancy greater than 6 months.
  • Adequate bone marrow, renal, hepatic, pulmonary and cardiac function as defined in the protocol.
  • Patient must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must meet pre-entry requirements for timing of study parameters as specified in section 7.0.
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  • Female patients of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 48 hours of study initiation and be non-lactating.
  • Patients of child-bearing potential must agree to use an effective form of contraception while on study and for 3 months following completion of study treatment.
  • The use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) will be permitted in study participants.
  • Final eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the health professionals conducting the trial.

Who cannot join

  • Patient has received previous treatment for NSCLC.
  • Known hypersensitivity to everolimus, sirolimus, or any of its excipients.
  • Patient is pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Patient has incurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
  • Patient is unable to swallow RAD001 tablet.
  • History of other invasive malignancies, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, are excluded if there is any evidence of the malignancy being present within the past five years.
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to docetaxel or other drugs formulated with polysorbate 80. Symptoms may include any reaction such as bronchospasm, generalized urticaria, systolic BP ≤ 80mm Hg, and angioedema.
  • Final eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the health professionals conducting the trial.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Emory University Winship Cancer Institute

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

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About this study

This is a Phase 1b pre-operative lung cancer trial wherein patients with operable lung cancer will be treated with RAD001 to evaluate the target effects of this compounds on relevant molecular pathways and on the 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake of the tumor by a positron emission tomography (PET) scan at baseline and immediately prior to surgery. The safety profile of RAD001 will also be evaluated.

Read the detailed description

This is a Phase 1b pre-operative lung cancer trial wherein patients with operable lung cancer will be treated with RAD001 for 3-4 weeks to study the effects of the novel agent in relevant molecular pathways. The study will also assess the FDG uptake of the tumor at baseline and upon completion of therapy (before surgery) with a PET scan. The safety profile of RAD001 will also be evaluated.

New agents and regimens are urgently needed for lung cancer treatment. With the development of novel agents and small molecules designed to curtail the aggressive aspects of this disease, some progress has been realized. However, much more effort and insight will be required for further real gains to be made. We propose that studying the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) axis, known to be abnormal in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and translating that knowledge into therapeutic adjustments can lead to meaningful advances in lung cancer treatment.

Approximately 35 patients will participate at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Conditions
Lung Cancer
Being tested
RAD001
Keywords
Lung Cancer
Medical subject headings
Lung Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • RAD001Drug

    Also called Everolimus

    Patients will be assigned to one of three treatment arms with RAD001 doses of 5, and 10 mg/day for 21-28 days sequentially taken orally in tablet form.

Study groups in NCT00401778
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Active comparatorRAD001 5 mg/day for 21 days sequentially.
Receives: Drug: RAD001
3Active comparatorRAD001 10 mg/day for 21 days sequentially.
Receives: Drug: RAD001
ControlNo interventionPatients who are eligible for the study but choose not to receive RAD001 treatment.

What is being measured

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

  1. Clinical Response as Assessed Metabolically by Changes in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan Between Baseline and Immediately Prior to Surgery.

    All patients had baseline imaging in a fasted state with 18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose fluorodeoxyglucose (18FDG)-PET scan and a repeat scan at 3 to 4 weeks later using routine clinical protocol for patient preparation, radiotracer administration and data acquisition. The repeat imaging occurred no longer than 24 hours before surgical resection.

    Measured: Day 21

  2. Effects of RAD001 on the Regulation of Key Proteins Involved With the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) Axis in Tumor Specimens and Buccal Mucosa in Patients With Operable Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Changes in the expression of key signaling proteins in the mTOR/phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway were determined by immunohistochemistry using previously published protocols and manufacturers' recommendations for antigen retrieval and antibody dilution along with positive and negative controls. Two investigators assessed protein expression jointly by light microscopy. The degree of expression was assessed by intensity (0, 1+, 2+, 3+) and percentage of cell staining in line with published algorithm. A derivative score (immunoscore) ranging between 0 and 300 was calculated as the product of intensity and percent cell staining.

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Inhibition of Proliferation (Ki67) and Induction of Apoptosis (TUNEL Assay) in Tumor Specimens and Buccal Mucosa.

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Safety and Tolerability of RAD001 as Pre-operative Therapy.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Duration of Hospital Stay Following Surgery.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Nov 2006 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2006
  3. Primary completionDec 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
33 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00401778
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB00024810
Status last verified
Nov 2016
First submitted
17 Nov 2006
Last updated
21 Dec 2016
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing RAD001 in people with Lung Cancer, run by Emory University at 1 site 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 10 inclusion and 8 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 21 Dec 2016. 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 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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Jul 2015). 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?

Clinical Response as Assessed Metabolically by Changes in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan Between Baseline and Immediately Prior to Surgery. (time frame: Day 21). The study lists 3 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 21 Dec 2016.

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