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Bladder CancerPhase 3NCT03224182

A Study of Intravesical Qapzola (Apaziquone) as a Surgical Adjuvant in Participants Undergoing Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)

A Phase 3 study testing Qapzola in people with Bladder Cancer, run by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

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

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Trial summary

This is a randomized, multicenter, two-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Qapzola in participants with low- to intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), assessed according to the 2016 American Urology Association (AUA) Guidelines. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 89 years
Conditions the study is for
Bladder Cancer
What is being tested?
Qapzola
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
118 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
4 Aug 2017to 26 Sep 2019
Phase
Phase 3
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 to 89 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participant must have had a clinical diagnosis of low- to intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer according to the 2016 American Urological Association (AUA) Guidelines, except for strongly-suspected papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP).
  • Participant was willing to give written informed consent and was able to adhere to dosing and visit schedules, and meet all study requirements.
  • Participant was at least 18 years of age and <90 years of age at the time Informed Consent is signed.
  • Participant was willing to practice two forms of contraception, one of which must have been a barrier method, from study entry until at least 35 days after study treatment. Participants surgically sterilized or who were postmenopausal for at least 1 year (defined as more than 12 months since last menses) did not require contraception.
  • Females of childbearing potential had a negative pregnancy test within 30 days prior to randomization. Females who were postmenopausal for at least 1 year (defined as more than 12 months since last menses) or were surgically sterilized did not require this test.

Who cannot join

  • Participant had malignancy or life-threatening systemic disease or a history of advanced, serious, life-threatening malignancy/disease within the last 5 years, except very low-risk prostate cancer.
  • Participant had used any investigational drugs, biologics (vaccines, antibodies), or devices within 30 days prior to study treatment or had plans to use any of these during the course of the study.
  • Participant had received any pelvic radiotherapy (including external beam and/or brachytherapy).
  • Participant had a history of allergy to red color food dye or any other component of Qapzola, placebo, or their diluents.
  • Participant had a surgical procedure 4 weeks prior to TURBT or had other surgical procedures performed at the time of TURBT or within 4 weeks after TURBT.
  • Participant had any unstable or uncontrolled medical condition that would make it potentially unsafe to undergo TURBT including a previous stroke or myocardial infarction within 6 months.
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  • Participant had an active uncontrolled infection, including a urinary tract infection, underlying medical condition, or other serious illness that would impair the ability of the participant to receive study treatment or undergo study procedures.
  • Participant had a bleeding disorder or a screening platelet count <100×10^9/per liter (L), or required continuous anticoagulation or bridging anticoagulation during the procedure.
  • Participant had a hemoglobin value <10 grams per deciliter (g/dL) at Screening.
  • Participant had confirmed extravesical urothelial disease (upper tract and urethral including prostatic urethral).
  • Participant had history of previous bladder cancer:
  • High-Risk NMIBC as classified per the 2016 AUA Guidelines
  • Bladder cancer that was muscle invasive or positive for lymph node or distant metastasis.
  • Participant had received any previous intravesical therapy for bladder cancer- chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or previous exposure to Qapzola in the previous 3 years.
  • Participant had a tumor in the bladder diverticulum.
  • Participant had a history of interstitial cystitis.
  • Participant was pregnant or breast-feeding.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Wisconsin

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Multicenter, Two-Arm, Single-Dose, Double-Blind, Placebo-CONtrolled Phase 3 Study of Intravesical Qapzola™ (Apaziquone) as a Chemotherapy Adjuvant to TransUrEthral Resection of Bladder Tumors in Patients With Low- to Intermediate-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (CONQUER)

This is a randomized, multicenter, two-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Qapzola in participants with low- to intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), assessed according to the 2016 American Urology Association (AUA) Guidelines. Specifically, only participants with the following low-to intermediate-risk tumor characteristics were included in the study.

2016 American Urological Association Stratification for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer:

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Low Risk

  • Low grade solitary Ta ≤3 centimeters (cm)
  • Papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP)

Intermediate Risk

  • Recurrence within 1 year, low-grade Ta
  • Solitary low-grade Ta >3 cm
  • Low-grade Ta, multifocal
  • High-grade Ta, ≤3 cm (solitary tumor)
Read the detailed description

In addition to other Screening assessments, participants underwent an assessment of urothelial carcinoma of the bladder via cystoscopy for clinically apparent tumor of Ta histology, including PUNLMP, although participants with strongly suspected PUNLMP at Screening or transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) were not to be enrolled in the study. The qualifying cystoscopy could be performed up to 45 days prior to signing the informed consent.

Eligible participants were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to either:

  • Arm 1: One dose of 8 milligrams (mg) Qapzola
  • Arm 2: One dose of placebo

Once approved for randomization, participants underwent TURBT on Day 1 and the study drug instillation occurred at 60 ± 30 minutes post-TURBT and was retained for 60 minutes (±5 minutes) in the bladder. All histology specimens were reviewed by a local pathology laboratory and all clinical treatment decisions were based on the local pathology review. Participant target disease was confirmed and efficacy analyses were performed based on the pathology results. The target study population was low- to intermediate-risk participants who had Ta histology, including PUNLMP, as confirmed by a pathology laboratory. Participants with strongly suspected PUNLMP at Screening or TURBT were not to be enrolled in the study. Participants whose tumor histology did not meet the criteria for eligibility, as confirmed by pathology (Non-Target Population), were to be followed up for safety on Day 35 (±5 days) (Safety Follow-up Visit) and were discontinued from the study. If the pathology results were delayed beyond 35 days, the Safety Follow-up Visit was to be conducted when the results were available for these participants.

Participants who had pathology-confirmed target histology did not receive additional medications to treat NMIBC during the follow-up while on the study. All target disease participants were to be followed until either a confirmed tumor recurrence, additional bladder cancer treatments, or until the End-of-Study, whichever occurred first.

The primary analysis was conducted once the required number of recurrence events were observed. A recurrence was defined as any pathologically confirmed disease of ≥Ta histology or carcinoma in situ (CIS) post-treatment. The number of events needed to perform the final primary endpoint analysis was estimated based on the recurrence rate at 24 months from previous studies. The follow-up schedule is below:

  • Cystoscopic examination (all participants) and urine cytology (only participants with a Baseline diagnosis of intermediate-risk NMIBC) every 3 months (±30 days) (calculated from date of TURBT) for 2 years for tumor recurrence and progression and then every 6 months (±60 days) until either a confirmed tumor recurrence or the End-of-Study, whichever occurred first.
  • If at any time during the study there was a histologically confirmed tumor recurrence, the participants discontinued from the study at that time and could then be treated per the Investigator's standard of care.

The study was to end (End-of-Study) when the required number of events for the primary endpoint analysis was accrued.

Duration of Study: The duration of the study for each participant was as follows:

  • Screening Period: up to 30 days
  • Treatment: Day 1
  • Safety Follow-up: Day 35 (±5 days) after treatment
  • Follow-up Period: No follow-up in non-Target Population. Until either a confirmed tumor recurrence or the End-of-Study, whichever occurred first in the Target Population.
Conditions
Bladder Cancer
Being tested
Qapzola, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • QapzolaDrug

    Qapzola administered by the intravesical route.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Qapzole-matching placebo administered by the intravesical route.

Study groups in NCT03224182
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
QapzolaExperimentalParticipants were randomized to receive a single dose of Qapzola 8 mg by intravesical administration into the bladder at 60 ± 30 minutes post transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) on Day 1 via an indwelling 100% Silicone Foley catheter and retained in the bladder for 60 ± 5 minutes.
Receives: Drug: Qapzola
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorParticipants were randomized to receive a single dose of Qapzole-matching placebo by intravesical administration into the bladder at 60 ± 30 minutes post TURBT on Day 1 via an indwelling 100% Silicone Foley catheter and retained in the bladder for 60 ± 5 minutes.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Time to Recurrence

    Time from randomization to the date of histologically confirmed recurrence of bladder cancer. A recurrence was defined as any pathologically confirmed disease of ≥Ta tumor histology or carcinoma in situ (CIS) post-treatment.

    Measured: From randomization to date of histologically confirmed recurrence of bladder cancer (up to 2.1 years)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. 2-Year Recurrence Rate

    The percentage of participants with histologically confirmed recurrence of the bladder tumor at any time after randomization and on or before Year 2. A recurrence was defined as any pathologically confirmed disease of ≥Ta tumor histology or CIS post-treatment.

    Measured: 2 years

  2. Time to Disease Progression

    Time to disease progression was defined as the time from randomization to the first disease progression. The development of T2 or greater disease was only included in the assessment of time to disease progression.

    Measured: From randomization to first disease progression (up to 2.1 years)

  3. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Event (TEAE), Treatment-related Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), TEAEs Leading to Discontinuation, TEAEs of Special Interest, and Death

    An AE was untoward medical occurrence in a participant who had study drug without possibility of causal relationship. TEAEs: AEs that occurred from dose of treatment until 35 days after study drug administration. Treatment-related AEs included TEAEs with relationship to study treatment (possible, probable, definite/missing). SAE was AE resulting in: death; initial/prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening; persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly. TEAEs of special interest were AEs of grade ≥3 dysuria and hematuria per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03. Grade ≥3 hematuria included gross hematuria; transfusion, hospitalization indicated; elective endoscopy, radiologic or operative intervention indicated; limiting self-care activities of daily living (ADL), life-threatening events/death. Grade ≥3 dysuria included severe pain; pain/analgesics severely interfering with ADL and disabling.

    Measured: Up to 2.1 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Jul 2017
  2. Study start4 Aug 2017
  3. Primary completion26 Sep 2019
  4. Study completion26 Sep 2019

Why it stopped: Suspended development

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
Model description
This is a randomized, multicenter, two-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Qapzola in participants with low- to intermediate-risk NMIBC.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
118 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03224182
Sponsor's protocol ID
SPI-QAP-306
Status last verified
Aug 2021
First submitted
14 Apr 2017
Last updated
28 Sep 2021
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Qapzola in people with Bladder Cancer, run by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc 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 5 inclusion and 17 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 28 Sep 2021. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 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?

Time to Recurrence (time frame: From randomization to date of histologically confirmed recurrence of bladder cancer (up to 2.1 years)). 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 28 Sep 2021.

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