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Gastro-enteropancreatic Neuroendocrine TumorPhase 1/2SPORE-3NCT04614766

A Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety of Combining Lutathera(R) and Azedra(R) to Treat Mid-gut Neuroendocrine Tumors

A Phase 1/2 study testing Lutathera and Azedra in people with Gastro-enteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor and Neuroendocrine Tumors, run by David Bushnell at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

This study is designed to identify the best tolerated doses of Lutathera® and Azedra® when co-administered to treat midgut neuroendocrine tumors. These drugs are radioactive drugs, known as radionuclide therapy, and are both approved in the treatment of midgut neuroendocrine tumor as single agents (not together). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
What is being tested?
Lutathera and Azedra
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
30 Sep 2022to 23 Apr 2024
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ability to understand and willingness to provide informed consent; legally authorized representative will not be utilized compliant with the principles of good clinical practice (i.e., ICH E6(R2)).
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for duration of study
  • Aged ≥ 18 years to 80 years at the time of study drug administration
  • Pathologically confirmed (histology or cytology) malignant neoplasm that is determined to be:
  • a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor (i.e. grade 1 or grade 2) with a primary tumor location believed to be midgut, or,
  • pheochromocytoma, or,
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  • paraganglioma
  • Recommended to receive LUTATHERA® or AZEDRA® therapy
  • Disease measuring ≥ 1.5 cm in diameter on CT or MRI as measured per RECIST
  • Adequate performance status (ECOG of 0 or 1; or KPS of >70).
  • Agrees to contraception during therapy.
  • Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations throughout study duration

Who cannot join

  • An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
  • Patient with increased fall risk in the opinion of healthcare professionals
  • Women who are pregnant.
  • Women who are breast feeding.
  • Surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy ≤ 4 weeks of C1D1. (Toxicities from prior therapies should have resolved to ≤ CTCAE grade 1 or a new baseline established).
  • Prior peptide-receptor radiotherapy (PRRT).
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  • Therapeutic investigational drug within 4 weeks of C1D1 (imaging agents are acceptable).
  • A concurrent malignancy that, in the opinion of the investigator, would cause a safety risk by delaying therapy or confound/negatively impact study objectives (documentation of the rationale must be provided).
  • History of congestive heart failure with a history of cardiac ejection fraction ≤ 35%.
  • Patients unable to discontinue medications known to affect MIBG uptake (unless approved by the PI or designee)
  • Proteinuria grade 2 (i.e., 2+ proteinuria).
  • Prior external beam radiation dose of >16 Gy to the kidneys.
  • Prior external beam radiation (including brachytherapy) involving 25% of the bone marrow (excluding scatter doses of 5 Gy) as estimated by a radiation oncologist.
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to Octreoscan® or Netspot™.
  • Participants meeting the above criteria will receive one cycle of standard Lutathera treatment (200 millicuries) as well as a tracer dose of Azedra for imaging. Participants will then undergo protocol specific imaging to calculate the radiation dose to the kidneys, the bone marrow, and to the tumor lesions.
  • To continue on study and receive the combined therapy, a participant's imaging must demonstrate one of the following:
  • At least one tumor that is positive for Azedra but negative for Lutathera in addition to Lutathera positive tumors, or,
  • At least one tumor site where the calculated safe radiation dose to that tumor site is 25% higher using the combined therapy compared to Lutathera alone
  • Participants who do not meet this criteria are invited to participate in the comparator arm to receive standard Lutathera treatment as indicated by their physicians.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1/2 Trial Using AZEDRA and LUTATHERA in a Dosimetrically-determined Optimal Combination for Therapy of Selected Patients With Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors

This study is designed to identify the best tolerated doses of Lutathera® and Azedra® when co-administered to treat midgut neuroendocrine tumors. These drugs are radioactive drugs, known as radionuclide therapy, and are both approved in the treatment of midgut neuroendocrine tumor as single agents (not together). Currently, the safest and best tolerated doses of these drugs (when combined) is unknown. That is the purpose of this clinical trial.

Read the detailed description

Azedra and Lutatheraare are FDA-approved radioactive drugs designed to treat specific tumor cells. These drugs are a combination of the radiation (131-Iodine, 177-lutetium) and a protein that targets the tumor cell (MIBG or DOTATATE). Because these proteins are attracted to, and stick to, the tumor, the radiation is centered in the tumors. This kills more tumor cells and minimizes radiation-damage to healthy tissues, like the heart and lungs.

Two organs still absorb some of the radiation, though: bone marrow and the kidney. These organs limit how much radiation can be given to tumors, but we don't know how much radiation is too much. Too much radiation to bone marrow can result in anemia. Too much radiation to the kidneys can result in kidney failure. From prior radiation therapies, we have a general idea of how much radiation we can give safely.

Azedra and Lutathera have never been given together. We want to give them together because many times, tumors are actually groups of different types of cells. This means, not all the cells respond to therapy the same way. If some tumor cells survive therapy, the tumor will continue to grow and eventually come back. We know some mid-gut neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have targets for DOTATATE and some other mid-gut NETs have targets for MIBG. We also have now identified that some people with mid-gut NETs have different tumors: some with targets for MIBG and some with targets for DOTATATE. For these people, this means treating only with Azedra or Lutathera will not be enough to treat their cancer. They need both radioactive drugs.

Because we are combining these radioactive drugs, this study is known as a first-in-man study. We are also using a special imaging to help us estimate the radiation dose to the bone marrow and to the kidneys. This is what decides the final dose of Azedra and Lutathera.

After receiving a standard treatment of Lutathera, participants are asked to undergo imaging to verify they have both MIBG and DOTATATE tumor types:

  • participants are given a tracer dose of Azedra
  • a special camera (SPECT/CT) collects images (scans)
  • imaging (scans) are done over 4 calendar days
  • blood samples are taken at that time, too, to measure the circulating amount of tracer doses

If the scans show a participant does not have both MIBG and DOTATATE receptors, they continue with standard therapy (Lutathera only). Participants are asked to still undergo study assessments to provide a comparison group.

If the scans show a participant has both MIBG and DOTATATE receptors, combined therapy is administered:

  • a customized dose of Lutathera is given on day 1 of a treatment cycle. This is given outpatient.
  • a customized dose of Azedra is given on day 2 of a treatment cycle. This is given inpatient (admitted to the hospital).
  • participants are monitored through blood tests to identify the side effects of therapy.

Each participant can have up to 2 cycles of therapy. The cycles are 12 weeks apart.

The doses for Lutathera and Azedra are decided based on radiation to the bone marrow and radiation to the kidney. Doses are decided by how well other participants have done on this study.

Participants have life long follow-up for this study. This is very important, because a study like this has not been done.

Being tested
Lutathera, Azedra
Medical subject headings
Gastro-enteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumors

What participants receive

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

  • LutatheraDrug

    Also called lutetium Lu 177 dotatate

    intravenous administration

  • AzedraDrug

    Also called iobenguane I-131

    intravenous administration

Study groups in NCT04614766
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Combination TherapyExperimentalCombined treatment with Lutathera® and Azedra® Administered amounts of each drug are based on imaging and radiation dose constraints to the kidneys and the bone marrow. The drug administration is individualized to each participant.
Receives: Drug: Lutathera; Drug: Azedra
Lutathera® onlyActive comparatorSingle agent Lutathera® administered per standard of care: 200 millicuries of drug every 8 weeks for a total of 4 doses.
Receives: Drug: Lutathera

What is being measured

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

  1. Phase 1: Determination of maximum tolerated radiation dose (MTD) to the kidneys

    MTD will be determined by incidence of renal AEs as characterized by type, severity (as graded by NCI CTCAE version 5.0), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study therapy.

    Measured: 9 months after initial treatment

  2. Phase 1: Determination of maximum tolerated radiation dose (MTD) to the bone marrow.

    MTD will be determined by incidence of hematologic AEs as characterized by type, severity (as graded by NCI CTCAE version 5.0), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study therapy.

    Measured: 9 months

  3. Phase 2: Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    Objective response rate, measured using standardized RECIST criteria, is a reflection of complete tumor response and partial tumor response when obtained at 6 months and 12 months post-treatment.

    Measured: 6 months post-treatment

  4. Phase 2: Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    Objective response rate, measured using standardized RECIST criteria, is a reflection of complete tumor response and partial tumor response when obtained at 6 months and 12 months post-treatment.

    Measured: 12 months post-treatment

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Tumor size

    Determine tumor size and response using RECIST 1.1 criteria in patients treated with the combined regimen

    Measured: 6 months post-treatment

  2. Tumor size

    Determine tumor size and response using RECIST 1.1 criteria in patients treated with the combined regimen

    Measured: 12 months post-treatment

  3. Number of Treatment-Related Adverse Events

    Categorize and quantify adverse events using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (v5)

    Measured: Up to 24 months post-treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Nov 2020
  2. Study start30 Sep 2022
  3. Primary completion23 Apr 2024
  4. Study completion23 Apr 2024

Why it stopped: Azedra withdrawn from US market

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants who do not meet eligibility criteria for the combined therapy will be asked to participate in the active comparator, which is single agent Lutathera administered as per FDA guidelines.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04614766
Sponsor's protocol ID
202005556
Other IDs
P50CA174521
Acronym
SPORE-3
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
13 Oct 2020
Last updated
29 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Participants must opt in to data sharing. For those that do, imaging, adverse event, and treatment data will be provided.

Publications

  • Madsen MT, Bushnell DL, Juweid ME, Menda Y, O'Dorisio MS, O'Dorisio T, Besse IM. Potential increased tumor-dose delivery with combined 131I-MIBG and 90Y-DOTATOC treatment in neuroendocrine tumors: a theoretic model. J Nucl Med. 2006 Apr;47(4):660-7.

    PubMed 16595501
  • Bushnell DL, Madsen MT, O'cdorisio T, Menda Y, Muzahir S, Ryan R, O'dorisio MS. Feasibility and advantage of adding (131)I-MIBG to (90)Y-DOTATOC for treatment of patients with advanced stage neuroendocrine tumors. EJNMMI Res. 2014 Dec;4(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s13550-014-0038-2. Epub 2014 Sep 10.

    PubMed 26116109

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Lutathera and Azedra in people with Gastro-enteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor and Neuroendocrine Tumors, run by David Bushnell 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 12 inclusion and 19 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2024. 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 combined 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.

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?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Phase 1: Determination of maximum tolerated radiation dose (MTD) to the kidneys (time frame: 9 months after initial treatment). 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 NCT04614766, which also lists 2 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 29 Apr 2024.

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