Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaPhase 3NCT04935359
Study of Efficacy and Safety of NIS793 in Combination With Standard of Care (SOC) Chemotherapy in First-line Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) - daNIS-2
A Phase 3 study testing NIS793, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in people with Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 113 sites in 27 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel versus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel and placebo in first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
- What is being tested?
- NIS793, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 511 participants
- Where
- 113 sitesin 27 countries
- Study dates
- 30 Sep 2021to 13 Aug 2024
- 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 100 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Applicable for both Safety run-in and Randomized part
- Participants aged ≥18 years with histologically or cytologically confirmed (based on local assessment and per local guidelines) mPDAC eligible for treatment in the first line setting and not amenable for potentially curative surgery
- Presence of at least one measurable lesion assessed by Computerized Tomography (CT) and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to RECIST 1.1
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-1
- Adequate organ function (assessed by central laboratory for eligibility)
- Participants must have recovered from treatment-related toxicities of prior anticancer therapies to grade ≤ 1 (CTCAE v 5.0) at time of screening, except alopecia.
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- Key Main Exclusion Criteria:
- Applicable for both Safety run-in and Randomized part
- Previous systemic anti-cancer treatment for metastatic PDAC
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine (islet) or acinar tumors
- Participants with known status of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient pancreatic cancer (if status is not already available, testing is not required at screening).
- Participant has not recovered from a major surgery performed prior to start of study treatment or has had a major surgery within 4 weeks prior to start of study treatment.
- Radiation therapy or brain radiotherapy ≤ 4 weeks prior to start of study treatment (palliative radiotherapy to bone lesions allowed > 2 weeks prior to start of study treatment).
- Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardio-vascular disease
- Use of hematopoietic growth factors or transfusion support ≤ 2 weeks prior to start of study treatment.
- Participant has conditions that are considered to have a high risk of clinically significant gastrointestinal tract bleeding or any other condition associated with or history of significant bleeding.
- Serious non-healing wounds.
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- Women of childbearing potential, unless willing to use highly effective contraception methods during treatment and after stopping study treatments as indicated
- Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy > grade 1 (CTCAE v5.0)
- Other Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
113 sites in 27 countries.
113 sites in 27 countries
China16 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Beijing, 100021
Novartis Investigative Site
Beijing, 100036
Novartis Investigative Site
Beijing, 100730
Novartis Investigative Site
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041
Novartis Investigative Site
Dalian, Liaoning, 116001
Novartis Investigative Site
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000
Novartis Investigative Site
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022
Novartis Investigative Site
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150081
Novartis Investigative Site
Jining, Shandong, 272000
Novartis Investigative Site
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029
Novartis Investigative Site
Shanghai, 200025
Novartis Investigative Site
Shanghai, 200032
Novartis Investigative Site
Shanghai, 200127
Novartis Investigative Site
Shanghai, 200433
Novartis Investigative Site
Tianjin, 300480
Novartis Investigative Site
Xian, Shanxi, 710061
United States9 sites
US Oncology Research Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75204
Highlands Oncology Group
Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703
Fort Wayne Medical Oncology Hematology Inc
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46815
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030
University of California LA
Los Angeles, California, 90095
NYU Clinical Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10016
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida, 32804
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle, Washington, 98109
France9 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Avignon, 84082
Novartis Investigative Site
Besançon, 25030
Novartis Investigative Site
Créteil, 94010
Novartis Investigative Site
Lyon 08, 69373
Novartis Investigative Site
Marseille, 13273
Novartis Investigative Site
Montpellier, 34295
Novartis Investigative Site
Nantes, 44093
Novartis Investigative Site
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06189
Novartis Investigative Site
Paris, 75015
Germany7 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Berlin, 13353
Novartis Investigative Site
Bochum, 44791
Novartis Investigative Site
Essen, 45147
Novartis Investigative Site
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60488
Novartis Investigative Site
Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, 06120
Novartis Investigative Site
Hamburg, 20249
Novartis Investigative Site
Ulm, 89081
Japan6 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Chuo Ku, Tokyo, 1040045
Novartis Investigative Site
Kashiwa, Chiba, 277-8577
Novartis Investigative Site
Koto Ku, Tokyo, 1358550
Novartis Investigative Site
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, 4648681
Novartis Investigative Site
Osaka, Osaka, 5418567
Novartis Investigative Site
Yokohama, Kanagawa, 241-8515
Spain6 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Barcelona, 08035
Novartis Investigative Site
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907
Novartis Investigative Site
Madrid, 28009
Novartis Investigative Site
Madrid, 28034
Novartis Investigative Site
Madrid, 28040
Novartis Investigative Site
Santiago Compostela, A Coruna, 15706
United Kingdom5 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Novartis Investigative Site
Liverpool, CH63 4JY
Novartis Investigative Site
London, EC1A 7BE
Novartis Investigative Site
Oxford, OX3 7LE
Novartis Investigative Site
Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5PT
Belgium4 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Bonheiden, 2820
Novartis Investigative Site
Brussels, 1200
Novartis Investigative Site
Edegem, 2650
Novartis Investigative Site
Leuven, 3000
Brazil4 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Brasília, Federal District, 70200-730
Novartis Investigative Site
Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, 98700-000
Novartis Investigative Site
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90560-032
Novartis Investigative Site
São Paulo, São Paulo, 04014-002
Czechia4 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Brno, 656 53
Novartis Investigative Site
Hradec Králové, 500 05
Novartis Investigative Site
Nový Jičín, 741 01
Novartis Investigative Site
Prague, 140 59
Italy4 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Florence, FI, 50134
Novartis Investigative Site
Milan, MI, 20133
Novartis Investigative Site
Milan, MI, 20162
Novartis Investigative Site
Verona, VR, 37134
Turkey (Türkiye)4 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Adana, Yuregir, 01250
Novartis Investigative Site
Ankara, Sihhiye-Altindag, 06230
Novartis Investigative Site
Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34722
Novartis Investigative Site
Izmir, 35100
Canada3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Brampton, Ontario, L6R 3J7
Novartis Investigative Site
Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 3G2
Novartis Investigative Site
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5
Hungary3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Budapest, H 1122
Novartis Investigative Site
Budapest, H-1097
Novartis Investigative Site
Debrecen, Hajdu Bihar Megye, 4032
Israel3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Jerusalem, 9112001
Novartis Investigative Site
Ramat Gan, 5265601
Novartis Investigative Site
Tel Aviv, 6423906
Slovakia3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Banská Bystrica, 975 17
Novartis Investigative Site
Bratislava, 83310
Novartis Investigative Site
Košice, 041 91
South Korea3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Seoul, 03080
Novartis Investigative Site
Seoul, 05505
Novartis Investigative Site
Seoul, 06591
Switzerland3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Bellinzona, 6500
Novartis Investigative Site
Geneva, 1211
Novartis Investigative Site
Sankt Gallen, 9007
Taiwan3 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Taipei, 10002
Novartis Investigative Site
Taipei, 11217
Novartis Investigative Site
Taoyuan, 33305
Australia2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
Novartis Investigative Site
Perth, Western Australia, 6009
Finland2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Helsinki, 00290
Novartis Investigative Site
Tampere, FIN-33521
Greece2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Thessaloniki, 540 07
Novartis Investigative Site
Thessaloniki, 570 01
Norway2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Nordbyhagen, Oslo, 1478
Novartis Investigative Site
Oslo, NO-0407
Russia2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Omsk, 644013
Novartis Investigative Site
Saint Petersburg, 196603
Sweden2 sites
Novartis Investigative Site
Malmö, SE-205 02
Novartis Investigative Site
Umeå, 901 85
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase III Study, Comparing NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel Versus (vs.) Placebo Combined With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel for First Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) - daNIS-2
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel versus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel and placebo in first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). This study aimed to explore whether blockade of Transforming Growth Factor β (TGFβ) in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel could reduce fibrosis in PDAC, restore chemo-sensitivity and ultimately lead to improvements in overall survival (OS) and other clinically relevant outcomes.
Read the detailed description
This was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, two- group, phase III study that consisted of two parts: a Safety Run-in part and a Randomized part.
The decision to open the randomized part of the study was based on dose confirmation and available safety, relevant PK, and other clinical and laboratory data from the Safety Run-in part.
The open-label Safety Run-in part was conducted to confirm the recommended phase 3 dose (RP3D) of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel. The safety run-in part started with one treatment regimen - NIS793 (2100 mg intravenous (i.v.) every 2 weeks (Q2W)) in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel during the DLT assessment period. Dose limiting toxicity assessment period is defined as first cycle (i.e. 28 days, or 4 weeks) of dosing of the study treatment.
The Randomized part randomized participants 1:1 to one of the two treatment groups:
- Investigational group (Arm A); combination of NIS793, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel
- Control group (Arm B): combination of placebo, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel
Participants were stratified at randomization by Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG-PS) (0 or 1), presence of liver metastasis (yes vs. no), and region (North America, Europe and Australia vs. other countries).
Cross-over to the other treatment group was not allowed during the study duration.
The study treatment was administered as a 28-day treatment cycle. NIS793 was administered at a flat dose as confirmed in the Safety Run-in part on day 1 and 15 (e.g., 2100 mg i.v. Q2W or 2100 mg i.v. Q4W, if Q2W was considered as not tolerable in Safety Run-in part). Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m² on days 1, 8 and 15) and nab-paclitaxel (125 mg/m² on days 1, 8 and 15) were administered as per label.
As of 7-Jul-2023, the administration of NIS793/placebo was stopped for all participants following the recommendation from Data Monitoring Committee (DMC). Following the recommendation to stop administration of NIS793/placebo, the DMC encouraged to continue administration of gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel to all participants per investigator's assessment, and the collection of additional follow-up data to better characterize the safety of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel.
The study was considered complete when each participant completed at least 12 months of follow-up from randomization date, died, withdrew consent, or was lost to follow-up, whichever occurred first or, in the event of an early study termination. At which time, any study participant continuing with standard of care chemotherapy (gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel) was transitioned off the study.
- Being tested
- NIS793, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine, Placebo
- Keywords
- mPDAC, NIS793, Pancreas, metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), Nab-paclitaxel, Abraxane, Gemcitabine
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
NIS793Drug
Concentrate for solution infusion (Liquid in Vial)
Nab-paclitaxelDrug
Per locally approved formulation
GemcitabineDrug
Per locally approved formulation
PlaceboDrug
Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) solution for infusion
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Experimental | Participants received a combination of NIS793, Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel :
* NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15)
* Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
* Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. Receives: Drug: NIS793; Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine |
| Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Experimental | Participants received a combination of NIS793, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel:
* NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15) assuming this was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in part or NIS793 at 2100 mg on Day 1 if dose level -1 was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in
* Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
* Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. Receives: Drug: NIS793; Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Placebo |
| Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Placebo comparator | Participants received a combination of placebo, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel:
* Placebo for NIS793 (Days 1 and 15)
* Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
* Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15)
Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. Receives: Drug: Nab-paclitaxel; Drug: Gemcitabine; Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Safety run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle (4 Weeks) of Treatment.
A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness, or concomitant medications that occurred within the first cycle (i.e., 28 days or 4 weeks) of the treatment with NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. The National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse events (NCI CTCAE) version 5 was used for all grading.
Measured: Up to 4 weeks
Randomized Part: Overall Survival (OS)
Overall Survival (OS) was defined as the time from date of randomization/start of treatment to date of death due to any cause. If a patient was not known to have died, survival was censored at the date of last known date patient alive.
Measured: From randomization up to death, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Secondary outcomes (21)
Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence (e.g. any unfavorable and unintended sign [including abnormal laboratory findings], symptom or disease) in a clinical investigation participant after providing written informed consent for participation in the study. Therefore, an AE may or may not be temporally or causally associated with the use of a medicinal (investigational) product.
Treatment emergent Adverse Event (TEAEs) in this study are events that started after the first dose of study treatment and until 30 days after last dose of SOC chemotherapies and up to 90 days after NIS793, whichever is later.
Measured: Up to approximately 32 months
Percentage of Participants With Dose Interruptions and Dose Reductions of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
No dose reductions were allowed for NIS793 in the Randomized part and beyond the first 28 days period of the Safety Run-in part. Increasing the dosing interval from every 2 weeks (Q2W) to every 2 weeks (Q4W) was allowed.
Dose interruption for NIS793 was permitted if adverse drug reaction was suspected to be related to NIS793. If NIS793 was interrupted or delayed for > 8 weeks due to toxicity that was suspected to be related to treatment, study treatment was permanently discontinued.
Measured: Up to approximately 32 months
Dose Intensity of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Dose intensity was computed as the ratio of actual cumulative dose received and actual duration of exposure.
Measured: Up to approximately 32 months
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) was defined as the time from the enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) to the date of the first documented disease progression based on local investigator assessment as per RECIST 1.1 or date of death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. PFS was censored if no PFS event was observed before the analysis cut-off date. The censoring date was the date of the last adequate tumor assessment prior to the analysis cut-off.
Measured: From enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) up to disease progression or death, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Overall Response Rate (ORR) was defined as the proportion of participants with a Best Overall Response (BOR) of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) as per local review. ORR was evaluated according to RECIST 1.1. The BOR was determined from response assessments undertaken while on treatment.
Measured: Up to approximately 34 months
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Disease Control Rate (DCR) was defined as the proportion of participants with Best Overall Response (BOR) of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR), or Stable Disease (SD) or Non-CR/Non-progressive disease as per local review. DCR was evaluated according to RECIST 1.1.
Measured: Up to approximately 34 months
Duration of Response (DOR)
Duration of Response (DOR) was defined as the duration of time between the date of first documented response (CR or PR) and the date of first documented progression or death due to any cause.
Measured: Up to approximately 34 months
Time to Response (TTR)
Time to Response (TTR) was defined as the duration of time between the date of enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) and the date of first documented response of either CR or PR as per local review, which was subsequently confirmed. TTR was evaluated according to RECIST 1.1. Participants without a confirmed CR or PR were censored at the time of PFS event (i.e., disease progression or death due to any cause) for participants with a PFS event (i.e., disease progression or death due to any cause), or at the date of the last adequate tumor assessment for participants without a PFS event.
Measured: From enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) up to first documented response, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Safety run-in Part: Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Ctrough was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 15 (0 hour (pre-dose)), Cycles 2, 4, 6 and 12 Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Safety run-in Part: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Cmax was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Safety run-in Part: Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Tmax was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
In the randomized part, participants enrolled for treatment in China were assigned to more intensive PK sampling (taken into account the ability of clinical sites to comply with the instructions in the laboratory manual concerning the preparation of serum samples) to assess PK of NIS793 in Chinese participants. Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization and Ctrough was summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycle 1 Day 15, Cycle 3 Day 1, Cycle 3 Day 15, Cycle 4 Day 1 and Cycle 6 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
In the randomized part, participants enrolled for treatment in China were assigned to more intensive PK sampling (taken into account the ability of clinical sites to comply with the instructions in the laboratory manual concerning the preparation of serum samples) to assess PK of NIS793 in Chinese participants. Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization and Cmax was summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
In the randomized part, participants enrolled for treatment in China were assigned to more intensive PK sampling (taken into account the ability of clinical sites to comply with the instructions in the laboratory manual concerning the preparation of serum samples) to assess PK of NIS793 in Chinese participants. Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization and Tmax was summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to the Last Measurable Concentration Sampling Time (AUClast) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
In the randomized part, participants enrolled for treatment in China were assigned to more intensive PK sampling (taken into account the ability of clinical sites to comply with the instructions in the laboratory manual concerning the preparation of serum samples) to assess PK of NIS793 in Chinese participants. Venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization and AUClast was summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Area Under the Curve Calculated to the End of a Dosing Interval (Tau) at Steady-state (AUCtau) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
In the randomized part, participants enrolled for treatment in China were assigned to more intensive PK sampling (taken into account the ability of clinical sites to comply with the instructions in the laboratory manual concerning the preparation of serum samples) to assess PK of NIS793 in Chinese participants. Venous whole blood samples were collected and AUCtau was summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
For participants without intensive PK sampling, venous whole blood samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Ctrough was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
For Chinese participants without intensive PK sampling schedule and global participants in the randomized part, for which only sparse PK samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization, Cmax was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3: Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
For Chinese participants without intensive PK sampling schedule and global participants in the randomized part, for which only sparse PK samples were collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization, Tmax was listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.
Measured: Cycles 1 and 3: Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part: Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) Against NIS793 Prevalence at Baseline
Anti-drug antibodies (ADA) against NIS793 prevalence at baseline refers to the proportion of subjects who have developed antibodies against the drug NIS793 before starting treatment. This is calculated by dividing the number of subjects with ADA-positive samples at baseline by the total number of subjects whose baseline samples were tested for ADA.
Measured: Baseline
Randomized Part: Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) Against NIS793 Incidence on Treatment
Anti-drug antibodies (ADA) against NIS793 incidence on treatment refers to the proportion of participants who developed antibodies against the drug NIS793 during the treatment period. This can be categorized into two types:
- Treatment-induced ADA positive: Participants who were ADA-negative at baseline but became ADA-positive after starting the treatment.
- Treatment-boosted ADA positive: Participants who were ADA-positive at baseline and showed a significant increase in ADA titer during the treatment.
Measured: From date of first study drug intake up to approximately 34 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jun 2021
- Study start30 Sep 2021
- Primary completion13 Aug 2024
- Study completion13 Aug 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novartis PharmaceuticalsThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 511 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Study director, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04935359
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CNIS793B12301
- Other IDs
- 2021-000591-10
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Jun 2021
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase III Study, Comparing NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel Versus (vs.) Placebo Combined With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel for First Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) - daNIS-2
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04935359
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CNIS793B12301
- Keywords
- mPDAC, NIS793, Pancreas, metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), Nab-paclitaxel, Abraxane, Gemcitabine
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 511 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novartis PharmaceuticalsIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 30 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 19 May 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel versus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel and placebo in first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). This study aimed to explore whether blockade of Transforming Growth Factor β (TGFβ) in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel could reduce fibrosis in PDAC, restore chemo-sensitivity and ultimately lead to improvements in overall survival (OS) and other clinically relevant outcomes.
Detailed description
This was a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, two- group, phase III study that consisted of two parts: a Safety Run-in part and a Randomized part.
The decision to open the randomized part of the study was based on dose confirmation and available safety, relevant PK, and other clinical and laboratory data from the Safety Run-in part.
The open-label Safety Run-in part was conducted to confirm the recommended phase 3 dose (RP3D) of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel. The safety run-in part started with one treatment regimen - NIS793 (2100 mg intravenous (i.v.) every 2 weeks (Q2W)) in combination with gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel during the DLT assessment period. Dose limiting toxicity assessment period is defined as first cycle (i.e. 28 days, or 4 weeks) of dosing of the study treatment.
The Randomized part randomized participants 1:1 to one of the two treatment groups:
- Investigational group (Arm A); combination of NIS793, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel
- Control group (Arm B): combination of placebo, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel
Participants were stratified at randomization by Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG-PS) (0 or 1), presence of liver metastasis (yes vs. no), and region (North America, Europe and Australia vs. other countries).
Cross-over to the other treatment group was not allowed during the study duration.
The study treatment was administered as a 28-day treatment cycle. NIS793 was administered at a flat dose as confirmed in the Safety Run-in part on day 1 and 15 (e.g., 2100 mg i.v. Q2W or 2100 mg i.v. Q4W, if Q2W was considered as not tolerable in Safety Run-in part). Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m² on days 1, 8 and 15) and nab-paclitaxel (125 mg/m² on days 1, 8 and 15) were administered as per label.
As of 7-Jul-2023, the administration of NIS793/placebo was stopped for all participants following the recommendation from Data Monitoring Committee (DMC). Following the recommendation to stop administration of NIS793/placebo, the DMC encouraged to continue administration of gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel to all participants per investigator's assessment, and the collection of additional follow-up data to better characterize the safety of NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel.
The study was considered complete when each participant completed at least 12 months of follow-up from randomization date, died, withdrew consent, or was lost to follow-up, whichever occurred first or, in the event of an early study termination. At which time, any study participant continuing with standard of care chemotherapy (gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel) was transitioned off the study.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Experimental | Drug: NIS793, Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: GemcitabineParticipants received a combination of NIS793, Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel : * NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15) * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. |
| Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Experimental | Drug: NIS793, Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: PlaceboParticipants received a combination of NIS793, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel: * NIS793 at 2100 mg (Days 1 and 15) assuming this was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in part or NIS793 at 2100 mg on Day 1 if dose level -1 was the confirmed RP3D in the safety run-in * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. |
| Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) | Placebo comparator | Drug: Nab-paclitaxel, Drug: Gemcitabine, Drug: PlaceboParticipants received a combination of placebo, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel: * Placebo for NIS793 (Days 1 and 15) * Gemcitabine at 1000 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) * Nab-paclitaxel at 125 mg/m² (Days 1, 8 and 15) Note: As of 7-Jul-2023, treatment with NIS793/placebo was stopped. Study participants were allowed to continue with standard of care (SoC) chemotherapy (gemcitabine+ nab-paclitaxel) per investigator assessment. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (21 listed)
- Applicable for both Safety run-in and Randomized part
- Participants aged ≥18 years with histologically or cytologically confirmed (based on local assessment and per local guidelines) mPDAC eligible for treatment in the first line setting and not amenable for potentially curative surgery
- Presence of at least one measurable lesion assessed by Computerized Tomography (CT) and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to RECIST 1.1
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-1
- Adequate organ function (assessed by central laboratory for eligibility)
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| NIS793Concentrate for solution infusion (Liquid in Vial) | Drug | Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) |
| Nab-paclitaxelPer locally approved formulation | Drug | Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) |
| GemcitabinePer locally approved formulation | Drug | Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Safety run-in part: NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) |
| PlaceboDextrose 5% in water (D5W) solution for infusion | Drug | Randomized part (Arm A): NIS793 plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel), Randomized part (Arm B): Placebo plus (Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel) |
Primary outcome
Safety run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle (4 Weeks) of Treatment.
Time frame: Up to 4 weeks
A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined as an adverse event or abnormal laboratory value assessed as unrelated to disease, disease progression, inter-current illness, or concomitant medications that occurred within the first cycle (i.e., 28 days or 4 weeks) of the treatment with NIS793 in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel. The National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse events (NCI CTCAE) version 5 was used for all grading.
Randomized Part: Overall Survival (OS)
Time frame: From randomization up to death, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Overall Survival (OS) was defined as the time from date of randomization/start of treatment to date of death due to any cause. If a patient was not known to have died, survival was censored at the date of last known date patient alive.
21 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Time frame: Up to approximately 32 months
Percentage of Participants With Dose Interruptions and Dose Reductions of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Up to approximately 32 months
Dose Intensity of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Up to approximately 32 months
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Time frame: From enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) up to disease progression or death, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
Time frame: Up to approximately 34 months
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Time frame: Up to approximately 34 months
Duration of Response (DOR)
Time frame: Up to approximately 34 months
Time to Response (TTR)
Time frame: From enrollment (run-in part) or randomization (randomized part) up to first documented response, assessed up to approximately 34 months
Safety run-in Part: Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 15 (0 hour (pre-dose)), Cycles 2, 4, 6 and 12 Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Safety run-in Part: Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Safety run-in Part: Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycle 1 Day 15, Cycle 3 Day 1, Cycle 3 Day 15, Cycle 4 Day 1 and Cycle 6 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Area Under the Curve From Time Zero to the Last Measurable Concentration Sampling Time (AUClast) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Chinese Participants With Intensive PK Sampling): Area Under the Curve Calculated to the End of a Dosing Interval (Tau) at Steady-state (AUCtau) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 3 Day 1: 0 hour (pre-dose) and 1 hour. 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Trough Concentration (Ctrough) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12 Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3: Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part (Participants Without Intensive PK Sampling): Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of NIS793 in Combination With Gemcitabine and Nab-paclitaxel
Time frame: Cycles 1 and 3: Day 1 (0 hour (pre-dose)). 1 cycle = 28 days.
Randomized Part: Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) Against NIS793 Prevalence at Baseline
Time frame: Baseline
Randomized Part: Anti-drug Antibodies (ADA) Against NIS793 Incidence on Treatment
Time frame: From date of first study drug intake up to approximately 34 months
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Novartis is committed to sharing with qualified external researchers, access to patient-level data and supporting clinical documents from eligible studies. These requests are reviewed and approved by an independent review panel on the basis of scientific merit. All data provided is anonymized to respect the privacy of patients who have participated in the trial in line with applicable laws and regulations. This trial data availability is according to the criteria and process described on www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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113 sites in 27 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing NIS793, Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in people with Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals at 113 sites in 27 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 21 inclusion and 0 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 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 113 sites in China, United States, France, Germany, Japan and 22 more countries. 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 19 May 2026). 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 run-in Part: Percentage of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle (4 Weeks) of Treatment. (time frame: Up to 4 weeks). The study lists 2 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 19 May 2026.