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Advanced Pancreatic CancerPhase 2NCT01303172

A Trial Comparing Gemcitabine With and Without IMM-101 in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

A Phase 2 study testing IMM-101 and Gemcitabine in people with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, run by Immodulon Therapeutics Ltd at 21 sites in 5 countries.

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

To compare, in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, the effects of IMM-101 in combination with gemcitabine to gemcitabine alone on safety and tolerability (including QoL), clinical signs and symptoms of disease, selected markers of tumour burden and immunological status, and disease outcome. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
What is being tested?
IMM-101 and Gemcitabine
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
110 participants
Where
21 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
Jun 2011to Jan 2016
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

  • Male or female; aged ≥18 years.
  • Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed inoperable ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, including the mucinous variant. This will include locally advanced and metastatic disease (stage III/IV).
  • Presence of measurable lesions in at least one site which have not been previously irradiated (bone lesions, ascites and pleural effusions are not considered as measurable), described as any of the following:
  • Any primary tumour with at least bi-dimensionally measurable disease.
  • a) Palpable lymph nodes; b) Deep seated lymph nodes.
  • Liver metastases measurable by computerised tomography (CT) scan.
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  • Deep seated soft tissue lesions measurable by CT scan.
  • World Health Organization (WHO) performance status of 0-2
  • Serum creatinine <140 μmol/L
  • White blood cell (WBC) count, including differential counts within the normal range or, if outside the normal range, considered by the Investigator not to be clinically significant.
  • Life expectancy of >3 months from randomisation.
  • Provided written informed consent to participate as shown by a signature and date on the patient's Informed Consent Form

Who cannot join

  • Acinar cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumours, lymphomas or squamous cell carcinomas.
  • Severe, active uncontrolled infection requiring systemic antibiotics, antiviral or antifungal treatments.
  • Any previous chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer.
  • Eligible for resection of the pancreatic primary tumour but has either refused the operation or is considered to be medically unfit for the operation.
  • Clinical or CT evidence of central nervous system (CNS) metastases.
  • Any previous or concurrent malignancy, except adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix, basal cell carcinoma of the skin and/or non-melanoma skin cancer, or if previous malignancy was more than 5 years earlier and there were no signs of recurrence.
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  • Any previous treatment with IMM-101 or related mycobacterial immunotherapy.
  • Serum albumin < 26 g/L.
  • C-reactive protein (CRP) > 70 mg/L.
  • Radiotherapy in the 6 weeks prior to screening.
  • Depot corticosteroids in the 6 weeks prior to screening.
  • Chronic use of any systemic corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressant drugs within the 2-week period prior to the first administration of study drug.
  • Female patient of child-bearing potential who is not, in the opinion of the Investigator, using an approved method of birth control.
  • Female patient who were pregnant, breast feeding or planning a pregnancy during the course of the study. A pre-treatment serum pregnancy test measuring human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) had to be negative.
  • Had been administered any investigational product e.g. drug, vaccine or device, in the 3 months prior to screening.
  • Surgical or medical condition which, in the judgement of the Investigator, might interfere with the activity of IMM-101, or with the performance of this study.
  • Any uncontrolled concomitant disease (e.g. unstable angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and uncontrolled severe hypertension) which, in the judgement of the Investigator, might interfere with the activity of IMM 101, or with the performance of this study.
  • A history of serious adverse reaction or serious hypersensitivity to any drug.
  • Known to have a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or syphilis, current symptomatic Hepatitis B or C. Testing is not required in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of infection with HIV.
  • Unable or unwilling to comply with the protocol.

Trial locations and contacts

21 sites in 5 countries.

21 sites in 5 countries

United Kingdom8 sites
  • Royal Blackburn Hospital

    Blackburn, BB2 3HH

  • Bradford Royal Infirmary

    Bradford, BD9 6RJ

  • Velindre Cancer Centre

    Cardiff, Velindre Cancer Centre

  • Ninewells Hospital,

    Dundee, DD1 9SY

  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

    London, HA6 2RN

  • The London Clinic Cancer Centre

    London, W1G 6BW

  • Peterbrough City Hospital, Haematology/Oncology Dept,

    Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

  • Airedale General Hospital

    Skipton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD

Other trials in United Kingdom

Spain6 sites
  • Hospital General de Alicante

    Alicante, 03010

  • Hospital Gregorio Marañon

    Madrid, 28007

  • Medical Oncology Department, Central University Hospital of Asturias

    Oviedo, Principality of Asturias

  • Instituto Valenciano de Oncologia

    Valencia, 46009

  • Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitari La Fe,

    Valencia, 46026

  • Hospital Miguel Servet

    Zaragoza, 50009

Other trials in Spain

Italy4 sites
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

    Bologna, 40138

  • A.O. Santa Croce e Carle, Struttura Complessa di Oncologia Medica

    Cuneo

  • Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo Struttura Complessa Oncologia Medica

    Monza, 20900

  • AOU Maggiore della Carità

    Novara

Other trials in Italy

Ireland2 sites
  • Adelaide, Meath & National Childrens Hospital,

    Dublin, Dublin 24

  • St Vicents University Hospital

    Dublin, Dublin 4

Other trials in Ireland

Cyprus1 site
  • Cyprus Oncology Centre

    Nicosia, Strovolos, 2006

Other trials in Cyprus

About this study

Official title: A Randomised, Open-Label, Proof-of-Concept, Phase II Trial Comparing Gemcitabine With and Without IMM-101 in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

To compare, in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, the effects of IMM-101 in combination with gemcitabine to gemcitabine alone on safety and tolerability (including QoL), clinical signs and symptoms of disease, selected markers of tumour burden and immunological status, and disease outcome.

Read the detailed description

Patients in the IMM 101 treated group received an initial dose of IMM-101 followed by a maximum of 12 cycles of Gemcitabine (plus IMM-101); patients in the control group received Gemcitabine alone. All patients were to receive Gemcitabine once weekly for 3 consecutive weeks out of every 4 weeks. Patients in the IMM 101 treated group were to receive IMM 101 every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses, followed by a 4 week rest, then IMM-101 every 2 weeks for the next 3 doses. After this time, patients received doses every 4 weeks. Gemcitabine treatment began at least 14 days after the first dose of IMM-101 in the IMM 101 treated group.

Patients who completed the Main Study and who provided informed consent were eligible to participate in a long term treatment Sub-Study. All patients received IMM-101 in the open-label, single arm, Sub-Study irrespective of whether they had been randomised to Gemcitabine or Gemcitabine plus IMM-101 in the main study.

Being tested
IMM-101, Gemcitabine

What participants receive

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

  • IMM-101Biological

    Also called Heat killed whole cell Mycobacterium obuense (M. obuense)

    IMM-101 is a suspension of heat-killed whole cell M. obuense in borate-buffered saline.

    A single 0.1 mL intradermal injection of IMM-101 (10 mg/mL) will be administered every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses followed by a rest of 4 weeks then every 2 weeks for the next 3 doses followed by every 4 weeks thereafter.

    Chemotherapy plus IMM-101 will be offered until intolerable toxicity or withdrawal from the study up to a maximum of 12 cycles of gemcitabine.

  • GemcitabineDrug

    Also called Gemzar

    Gemcitabine will be administered intravenously at 1000 mg/m2 over 30 minutes once weekly for 3 consecutive weeks out of every 4 weeks.

    Chemotherapy will be offered until intolerable toxicity or withdrawal from the study up to a maximum of 12 cycles (i.e. approximately 48 weeks).

    Dosage reduction with each cycle or within each cycle may be applied based upon the grade of Gemcitabine-related toxicity experienced by the patient using centre's standard protocol.

Study groups in NCT01303172
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Gemcitabine chemotherapyActive comparatorPatients in the control arm will receive normal standard of care - up to 12 cycles of Gemcitabine. Dosing of Gemcitabine is as per the normal prescribing information for pancreatic cancer.
Receives: Drug: Gemcitabine
IMM-101 in addition to gemcitabineExperimentalPatients in the experimental arm will receive IMM-101 in addition to the current standard of care, namely chemotherapy (Gemcitabine). The treatment regimen with IMM-101 will be every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses followed by a rest of 4 weeks then every 2 weeks for the next 3 doses followed by every 4 weeks thereafter. For patients in the active group, chemotherapy (Gemcitabine) will begin at least 14 days after first dose of IMM-101. Chemotherapy plus IMM-101 will be offered until intolerable toxicity or withdrawal from the study up to a maximum of 12 cycles (i.e. approximately 48 weeks). Patients who complete the Main Study and who provide informed consent are eligible to participate in a long term treatment Sub-Study (IMM-101-002A)
Receives: Biological: IMM-101

What is being measured

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

  1. Safety and Tolerability.

    A clinically relevant deleterious effect of IMM-101 on safety and tolerability profiles was judged by:

    • Local and systemic toxicities.
    • Number, type and degree of toxicities as measured by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v4.0.

    Adverse events were collected from time of Informed Consent to 30 days post last dose of study medication IMM-101 does not appear to confer an incremental safety burden beyond that associated with chemotherapy and the disease itself. No new safety signals were identified from this study. The numbers of SAEs by preferred term were low, such that no trends could be inferred from these data and no significant SAEs attributable to IMM 101 were observed.

    Measured: From time of Informed Consent to 30 days post last dose of study medication

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Survival

    Overall and progression free survival

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 year (or longer in the case of patients who entered the long term treatment sub-study, up to 5 years).

  2. Overall Response Rate (ORR).

    A clinically relevant improvement Overall Response Rate (ORR). Overall response rate was defined as the percentage of patients with a complete response or partial response as assessed by RECIST v1.1 criteria.

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 year (or longer in the case of patients who entered the long term treatment sub-study).

  3. Overall Survival in Metastatic Patients Only

    Overall and progression free survival in metastatic patients only

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 1 year (or longer in the case of patients who entered the long term treatment sub-study, up to 5 years).

Timeline

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

  1. First posted24 Feb 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2011
  3. Primary completionJun 2014
  4. Study completionJan 2016

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
110 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01303172
Sponsor's protocol ID
IMM-101-002
Other IDs
IMAGE-1
Status last verified
Nov 2021
First submitted
18 Feb 2011
Last updated
10 Nov 2021
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Dalgleish AG, Stebbing J, Adamson DJ, Arif SS, Bidoli P, Chang D, Cheeseman S, Diaz-Beveridge R, Fernandez-Martos C, Glynne-Jones R, Granetto C, Massuti B, McAdam K, McDermott R, Martin AJ, Papamichael D, Pazo-Cid R, Vieitez JM, Zaniboni A, Carroll KJ, Wagle S, Gaya A, Mudan SS. Randomised, open-label, phase II study of gemcitabine with and without IMM-101 for advanced pancreatic cancer. Br J Cancer. 2016 Sep 27;115(7):789-96. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2016.271. Epub 2016 Sep 6.

    PubMed 27599039

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing IMM-101 and Gemcitabine in people with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, run by Immodulon Therapeutics Ltd at 21 sites in 5 countries.

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 12 inclusion and 20 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 10 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 21 sites in United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Cyprus. 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 29 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?

Safety and Tolerability. (time frame: From time of Informed Consent to 30 days post last dose of study medication). 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 NCT01303172, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 10 Nov 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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