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Myelodysplastic SyndromesPhase 4NCT01011283

To Demonstrate Superiority of Decitabine Over Azacitidine in Subjects With Intermediate- or High-risk MDS.

A Phase 4 study testing decitabine and azacitidine in people with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, run by Eisai Inc. at 19 sites in United States.

Terminated

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the response of patients with Intermediate or High Risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) following treatment with decitabine or azacitidine. 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?
decitabine and azacitidine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
26 participants
Where
19 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2009to Jan 2011
Phase
Phase 4
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

  • Subjects who meet all of the following criteria may be included in the study:
  • Must have a diagnosis of primary myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) of Intermediate-1 transfusion dependent, Intermediate-2, or High-risk [defined by International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS) score of ≥0.5] and recognized French-American-British (FAB) classifications
  • Male or female, 18 years of age or older with signed informed consent
  • Adequate renal function
  • Demonstrated normal liver function
  • Female subjects of childbearing age must have negative pregnancy test within 1 week of study entry and agree to use adequate contraception for the duration of the trial and for a minimum of six months after last dose of decitabine or azacitidine received.
  • Male subjects must agree to use adequate contraception for the duration of the trial and for a minimum of six months after last dose of decitabine or azacitidine received.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the study:
  • Current use of radiotherapy for extramedullary disease for 2 weeks prior to entering study (permitted if > 2 weeks from study entry and if recovered from toxic effects of therapy)
  • Systemic fungal, bacterial, or viral infection which is not controlled (i.e., ongoing signs or symptoms of infection and without improvement despite appropriate treatment)
  • Pregnancy or current lactation
  • Significant concurrent disease, illness, or psychiatric disorder
  • Treatment with an investigational agent 30 days prior to the first dose of decitabine or azacitidine

Trial locations and contacts

19 sites in 1 country.

19 sites in 1 country

United States19 sites
  • Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20817

  • Birmingham Hematology and Oncology Associates

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35205

  • Gabrail Cancer Center

    Canton, Ohio, 44718

  • Charleston Hematology Oncology Associates

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29403

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • Oncology and Hematology Care

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242

  • Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast NorthEast Oncology Associates

    Concord, North Carolina, 28025

  • Florida Cancer Specialists

    Fort Myers, Florida, 33619

  • Sletten Cancer Institute

    Great Falls, Montana, 59405

  • Gunderson Clinic Ltd.

    La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601

  • Sarah Cannon Cancer Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Pasco Pinellas Cancer Center

    New Port Richey, Florida, 34652

  • Cornell Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10021

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232

  • Utah Cancer Specialists

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106

  • Siouxland Haeatology - Oncology Associates

    Sioux City, Iowa, 51101

  • Gulf Coast Oncology

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33705

  • Stanford University Cancer Center

    Stanford, California, 94305

  • Stockton Hematology Oncology

    Stockton, California, 95204

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Open-label, Parallel-Group Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of DACOGEN (Decitabine) for Injection and VIDAZA (Azacitidine) for Injection In Subjects With Intermediate or High Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

The purpose of this study is to compare the response of patients with Intermediate or High Risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) following treatment with decitabine or azacitidine.

Being tested
decitabine, azacitidine
Keywords
MDS, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Medical subject headings
Myelodysplastic Syndromes

What participants receive

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

  • decitabineDrug

    Also called Dacogen (decitabine)

    decitabine 20 mg/m^2 /day intravenous (IV) infusion for 5 days every 28 days

  • azacitidineDrug

    Also called Vidaza (azacitidine)

    azacitidine 75 mg/m^2 /day subcutaneous (SC) injection for 7 days every 28 days

Study groups in NCT01011283
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
1Active comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: decitabine
2Active comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: azacitidine

What is being measured

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

  1. Overall Response Rate (ORR), Defined as Proportion of Patients Having Complete Response (CR) and Marrow Complete Response (mCR) After Completion of 3 Cycles of Study Drug.

    Based on Modified International Working Group Response Criteria for Altering Natural History of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

    Complete Response: Bone marrow: ≤ 5% myeloblasts with normal maturation of all cell lines. Persistent dysplasia will be noted. Peripheral blood Hgb ≥ 11 g/dL; Platelets ≥ 100 X 10^9/L; Neutrophils ≥ 1.0 X 10^9/Lb; Blasts 0%.

    Marrow Complete Response: Bone marrow: ≤ 5% myeloblasts and decrease by ≥ 50% over pretreatment. Peripheral blood: if hematological improvement responses, they will be noted in addition to marrow CR.

    Measured: 13 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Overall Response Rate (ORR), Defined as Proportion of Patients Having Complete Response (CR) and Marrow Complete Response (mCR) After Completion of 6 Cycles of Study Drug.

    Based on Modified International Working Group Response Criteria for Altering Natural History of Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

    Complete Response: Bone marrow: ≤ 5% myeloblasts with normal maturation of all cell lines. Persistent dysplasia will be noted. Peripheral blood Hgb ≥ 11 g/dL; Platelets ≥ 100 X 10^9/L; Neutrophils ≥ 1.0 X 10^9/Lb; Blasts 0%.

    Marrow Complete Response: Bone marrow: ≤ 5% myeloblasts and decrease by ≥ 50% over pretreatment. Peripheral blood: if hematological improvement responses, they will be noted in addition to marrow CR.

    Measured: 36 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionJan 2011

Why it stopped: The study was stopped due to insufficient enrollment.

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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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
26 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01011283
Sponsor's protocol ID
E7373-A001-401
Status last verified
Oct 2014
First submitted
5 Nov 2009
Last updated
29 Oct 2014

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing decitabine and azacitidine in people with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, run by Eisai Inc. at 19 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 7 inclusion and 6 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 29 Oct 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 19 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 18 Sep 2013). 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?

Overall Response Rate (ORR), Defined as Proportion of Patients Having Complete Response (CR) and Marrow Complete Response (mCR) After Completion of 3 Cycles of Study Drug. (time frame: 13 Weeks). 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 29 Oct 2014.

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