Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1Phase 2NCT05773274
Comparing Retreatment of 177Lu-DOTATATE PRRT Versus the Usual Treatment in Patients With Metastatic Unresectable Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors, NET RETREAT Trial
A Phase 2 study testing Biospecimen Collection, Cabozantinib and Computed Tomography in people with Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1 and Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 42 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
This phase II trial compares the effect of retreatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) to the usual approach of treatment with everolimus, sunitinib, or cabozantinib in patients who have previously received 177Lu-DOTATATE for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEPNET) that… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, Unresectable Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1
- What is being tested?
- Biospecimen Collection, Cabozantinib and Computed Tomography
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion, Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 42 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 12 Jan 2024to 30 Apr 2029
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Patients must be at least >= 18 years of age
- Metastatic, histologically confirmed grade 1 or 2 well-differentiated gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, including NETs of unknown primary thought to be of gastroenterogancreatic origin, with positive Gallium-68 DOTATATE scan, Copper-64 DOTATATE scan or octreotide scan within the last 12 months is recommended but within the last 36 months is allowed. Lesions on Gallium-68 or Copper-64 DOTATATE scan or octreotide scan will be considered positive if the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of target lesion is > SUV mean of normal liver parenchyma
- 7th Edition of the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours
- Have received 3 or 4 cycles of PRRT using 177Lu-DOTATATE or a cumulative exposure of 22,200 MBq (600mCi) or 29,600 MBq (800 mCi) within +/- 10% variation within a 52-week period. No previous targeted alpha therapy is permitted
- Have had radiological progression per RECIST 1.1 after prior PRRT treatment and no sooner than 12 months from last scan performed post completion of initial PRRT where either stable disease, partial response, or complete response has been maintained throughout. Patients may have received previous systemic anti-cancer therapy subsequently, as long as they had benefited from initial PRRT for at least 12 months and have had confirmed progression per RECIST 1.1 on the intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy. Somatostatin analogues (SSA) administered for functional control are not considered an intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy. If intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy included a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-inhibitor, sunitinib can not be selected as standard of care on Arm 2. If intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy included an mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-inhibitor, then everolimus can not be selected as the standard of care on Arm 2. If the intervening therapy is an alkylating agent, exposure of alkylating agent cannot exceed 12 months. The 12-month limit will also be applied to pre PRRT alkylator use as well
- Patients may have received previous ablative therapy or bland embolization as liver directed therapy however this must not have been received within 12 weeks from randomization date. Previous chemo and radio embolization are not permitted. Any lesion treated with an ablative technique as well as lesions in the lobe(s) of the liver treated with embolization shall not be included in target lesion assessment unless they have since progressed
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- No ongoing toxicity from prior PRRT that is grade 3 or higher according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) 5.0
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 2
- Hemoglobin >= 80 g/L (>= 8.0 g/dL) (measured within 28 days prior to enrollment)
- Absolute neutrophil count >= 1.0 x 10^9/L (>= 1000/mm^3) (measured within 28 days prior to enrollment)
- Platelets >= 80 x 10^9/L (>= 80 x 10^3/mm^3) (measured within 28 days prior to enrollment)
- Total bilirubin < 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (upper limit of normal) (measured within 28 days prior to enrollment)
- If confirmed Gilbert's, eligible providing =< 3.0 x ULN
- Creatinine clearance > 50 mL/min (measured within 28 days prior to enrollment)
- Creatinine clearance to be measured directly by 24 hour urine sampling or as calculated by Cockcroft and Gault equation
- Prior or current use of somatostatin analogues is allowed for carcinoid syndrome control or in PRRT re-treatment patient population (Arm 1). Patients randomized to Arm 2 and receiving everolimus or sunitinib (pancreatic NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) will not be allowed to continue somatostatin analogues unless they have functional syndrome
- Patient consent must be appropriately obtained in accordance with applicable local and regulatory requirements. Each patient must sign a consent form prior to enrollment in the trial to document their willingness to participate
- Males and females of reproductive potential must have agreed to use a highly effective contraceptive method during protocol treatment and for 7 months after the last dose of protocol treatment for females and 4 months after the last dose of protocol treatment for males. A woman is considered to be of "childbearing potential" if she has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months. In addition to routine contraceptive methods, "effective contraception" also includes heterosexual celibacy and surgery intended to prevent pregnancy (or with a side-effect of pregnancy prevention) defined as a hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy or bilateral tubal ligation, or vasectomy/vasectomized partner. However, if at any point a previously celibate patient chooses to become heterosexually active during the time period for use of contraceptive measures outlined in the protocol, he/she is responsible for beginning contraceptive measures. Men should avoid fathering a child for 4 months after the last dose of 177Lu-DOTATATE
- Women of childbearing potential will have a pregnancy test to determine eligibility as part of the Pre-Study Evaluation; this may include an ultrasound to rule-out pregnancy if a false-positive is suspected. For example, when beta-human chorionic gonadotropin is high and partner is vasectomized, it may be associated with tumour production of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), as seen with some cancers. Patient will be considered eligible if an ultrasound is negative for pregnancy
- Patients must be accessible for treatment, response assessment, and follow up. Patients enrolled on this trial must be treated and followed at the participating center. Investigators must assure themselves the patients enrolled on this trial will be available for complete documentation of the treatment, adverse events, and follow-up
- Patients must agree to return to their primary care facility for any adverse events which may occur through the course of the trial
- Patient must have access to everolimus or sunitinib (pancreatic NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only). In the event that site/investigator is unable to provide access to the drug, patient will not be eligible for this trial
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial
- Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial
Who cannot join
- Major surgical procedures within 6 weeks from randomization date
- Known brain metastases, unless these metastases have been treated, stabilized and off steroids for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment in the study. Patients with a history of brain metastases must have a head CT and/or MRI with contrast to document stable disease prior to enrollment in the study
- Uncontrolled congestive heart failure no worse than New York Heart Association Class (NYHA) IIB
- Inability to swallow oral medications or gastrointestinal disease limiting absorption of oral agents
- Patients with any other significant medical or surgical condition, currently uncontrolled by treatment, which may interfere with completion of the study
- Pregnant women are excluded from this study because 177Lu-DOTATATE is a peptide receptor radionuclide therapy with the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with 177Lu-DOTATATE, breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated with everolimus or sunitinib or cabozantinib (US patients only) and for 2.5 months following the last treatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE
Trial locations and contacts
42 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
42 sites in 2 countries
United States35 sites, 33 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of New Mexico Cancer Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Site Public Contact, 505-925-0348, HSC-ClinicalTrialInfo@salud.unm.edu
Bernard Tawfik
- Recruiting
UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Ankeny Clinic
Ankeny, Iowa, 50023
Site Public Contact, 515-241-3305
Seema Harichand-Herdt
- Recruiting
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045
Site Public Contact, 720-848-0650
Emily Baiyee-Toegel
- Recruiting
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Aventura
Aventura, Florida, 33180
Site Public Contact, 954-461-2180
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233
Site Public Contact, gingerreeves@uabmc.edu
Garima Gupta
- Recruiting
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Site Public Contact, 312-695-1301, cancer@northwestern.edu
Al B. Benson
- Recruiting
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Site Public Contact, 773-702-8222, cancerclinicaltrials@bsd.uchicago.edu
Chih-Yi Liao
- Recruiting
UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - West Des Moines Clinic
Clive, Iowa, 50325
Site Public Contact, 515-241-3305
Seema Harichand-Herdt
- Recruiting
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
Site Public Contact, 800-293-5066, Jamesline@osumc.edu
Bhavana Konda
- Recruiting
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables
Coral Gables, Florida, 33146
Site Public Contact, 305-243-2647
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Site Public Contact, 305-243-2647
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Kishwaukee
DeKalb, Illinois, 60115
Site Public Contact, 630-352-5360, Donald.Smith3@nm.org
Al B. Benson
- Recruiting
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Site Public Contact, 515-241-6727
Seema Harichand-Herdt
- Recruiting
UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Des Moines Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Site Public Contact, 515-241-3305
Seema Harichand-Herdt
- Recruiting
UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Laurel Clinic
Des Moines, Iowa, 50314
Site Public Contact, 515-241-3305
Seema Harichand-Herdt
- Active, not recruiting
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, 48202
- Recruiting
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor
Geneva, Illinois, 60134
Site Public Contact, 630-352-5360, Donald.Smith3@nm.org
Al B. Benson
- Recruiting
Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980
Site Public Contact, 855-776-0015
Patrick W. McGarrah
- Active, not recruiting
University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center
Lexington, Kentucky, 40536
- Recruiting
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, 33136
Site Public Contact, 305-243-2647
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Kendall
Miami, Florida, 33176
Site Public Contact, 305-243-2647
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
UC Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross
New Lenox, Illinois, 60451
Site Public Contact, 773-702-8222, cancerclinicaltrials@bsd.uchicago.edu
Chih-Yi Liao
- Recruiting
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Sole Mia
North Miami, Florida, 33181
Site Public Contact, kginnity@med.miami.edu
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
Northwestern Medicine Oak Brook
Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523
Site Public Contact, nctnprogram_rhlccc@northwestern.edu
Al B. Benson
- Recruiting
University of Chicago Medicine-Orland Park
Orland Park, Illinois, 60462
Site Public Contact, 773-702-8222, cancerclinicaltrials@bsd.uchicago.edu
Chih-Yi Liao
- Recruiting
Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, 85054
Site Public Contact, 855-776-0015
Patrick W. McGarrah
- Recruiting
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation
Plantation, Florida, 33324
Site Public Contact, 305-243-2647
Gretel Terrero
- Recruiting
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905
Site Public Contact, 855-776-0015
Patrick W. McGarrah
- Recruiting
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642
Site Public Contact, 585-275-5830
Haoming Qiu
- Recruiting
Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112
Site Public Contact, 888-424-2100, cancerinfo@hci.utah.edu
Heloisa P. Soares
- Recruiting
UCSF Medical Center-Mission Bay
San Francisco, California, 94158
Site Public Contact, 877-827-3222, cancertrials@ucsf.edu
Aman Chauhan
- Recruiting
Banner University Medical Center - Tucson
Tucson, Arizona, 85719
Site Public Contact, UACC-IIT@uacc.arizona.edu
Rachna T. Shroff
- Recruiting
University of Arizona Cancer Center-North Campus
Tucson, Arizona, 85719
Site Public Contact, UACC-IIT@uacc.arizona.edu
Rachna T. Shroff
- Recruiting
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Warrenville
Warrenville, Illinois, 60555
Site Public Contact, 630-352-5360, Donald.Smith3@nm.org
Al B. Benson
- Recruiting
UI Health Care Mission Cancer and Blood - Waukee Clinic
Waukee, Iowa, 50263
Site Public Contact, 515-241-3305
Seema Harichand-Herdt
Canada7 sites, 7 recruiting
- Recruiting
London Regional Cancer Program
London, Ontario, N6A 4L6
Site Public Contact, 519-685-8600
David Laidley
- Recruiting
Ottawa Hospital and Cancer Center-General Campus
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6
Site Public Contact, 613-761-4395
Timothy R. Asmis
- Recruiting
CHU de Quebec-L'Hotel-Dieu de Quebec (HDQ)
Québec, Quebec, G1R 2J6
Site Public Contact, rechclinique@crchuq.ulaval.ca
Jean-Mathieu Beauregard
- Recruiting
Doctor H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3V6
Site Public Contact, 709-777-7589
Renee Lester
- Recruiting
Odette Cancer Centre- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5
Site Public Contact, 416-480-5000
Simron Singh
- Recruiting
BCCA-Vancouver Cancer Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6
Site Public Contact, 888-939-3333
Jonathan M. Loree
- Recruiting
CancerCare Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9
Site Public Contact, 866-561-1026, ctu_web@cancercare.mb.ca
Hanbo Zhang
About this study
Official title: NET RETREAT: A Phase II Study of 177 Lutetium-DOTATATE Retreatment vs. Everolimus or Sunitinib or Cabozantinib in Metastatic/Unresectable Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours
This phase II trial compares the effect of retreatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) to the usual approach of treatment with everolimus, sunitinib, or cabozantinib in patients who have previously received 177Lu-DOTATATE for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEPNET) that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) and that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). PRRT is a type of radiation therapy for which a radioactive chemical is linked to a peptide (small protein) that targets tumor cells. When this radioactive peptide is injected into the body, it binds to a specific receptor found on some tumor cells. The radioactive peptide builds up in these cells and helps kill the tumor cells without harming normal cells. In this trial 177Lu-DOTATATE is used for PRRT. 177Lu-DOTATATE PRRT may increase the length of time until worsening of the GEPNET compared to the usual approach. Everolimus is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It is also a type of angiogenesis inhibitor. Everolimus works by stopping tumor cells from reproducing and by decreasing blood supply to the tumor cells. Sunitinib and cabozantinib, block certain proteins, which may help keep tumor cells from growing. They may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Sunitinib malate is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Retreating with 177Lu-DOTATATE may work better than everolimus, sunitinib or cabozantinib in shrinking or stabilizing tumors in patients with metastatic and unresectable GEPNET who were previously treated with 177Lu-DOTATATE.
Read the detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
- To evaluate the effect of lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (177Lu-DOTATATE) versus (vs.) everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine [NET] patients only) or cabozantinib (United States [US] patients only) on progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with metastatic/unresectable GEPNET who have progressed following previous peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
- To evaluate the toxicity and safety of 177Lu-DOTATATE and everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only).
II. To determine the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on overall response rate (ORR).
III. To evaluate the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on overall survival (OS).
IV. To evaluate post progression survival (PPS) and time to second objective disease progression (PFS2) for patients randomized to Arm 2 of the study and crossed over to Arm 1 at time of objective progression per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1.
- To evaluate the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on patient quality of life (QoL).
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients receive 177Lu-DOTATATE intravenously (IV) over 30 minutes every 8 weeks (Q8W). Treatment repeats for two cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients also undergo computed tomography (CT) scan and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and collection of blood samples while on study.
ARM II: Patients receive everolimus orally (PO) on a daily basis (QD), sunitinib PO QD or cabozantinib PO QD. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients whose cancer worsens may cross over to ARM I. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 12 weeks until objective disease progression and then every 6 months until death.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, Unresectable Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Unresectable Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2
- Being tested
- Biospecimen Collection, Cabozantinib, Computed Tomography, Everolimus, Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Biospecimen CollectionProcedure or surgery
Also called Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Sample Collection, Specimen Collection
Undergo collection of blood samples
CabozantinibDrug
Given PO
Computed TomographyProcedure or surgery
Also called CAT, CAT Scan, Computed Axial Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography
Undergo CT scan
EverolimusDrug
Also called 42-O-(2-Hydroxy)ethyl Rapamycin, Afinitor, Certican, RAD 001
Given PO
Lutetium Lu 177 DotatateDrug
Also called 177 Lu-DOTA-TATE, 177 Lu-DOTA-Tyr3-Octreotate, 177Lu-DOTA0-Tyr3-Octreotate, Lutathera
Given IV
Magnetic Resonance ImagingProcedure or surgery
Also called Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic resonance imaging (procedure), Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
Undergo MRI
Quality-of-Life AssessmentOther
Also called Quality of Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
Questionnaire AdministrationOther
Ancillary studies
SunitinibDrug
Given PO
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE) | Experimental | Patients receive 177Lu-DOTATATE IV over 30 minutes Q8W. Treatment repeats for two cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study. Receives: Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate; Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment; Other: Questionnaire Administration |
| Arm II (everolimus) | Active comparator | Patients receive everolimus PO QD, sunitinib PO QD or cabozantinib PO QD. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients whose cancer worsens may cross over to ARM I. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study. Receives: Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Drug: Cabozantinib; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Everolimus; Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment; Other: Questionnaire Administration; Drug: Sunitinib |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Progression-free survival (PFS)
The PFS of patients of both treatment groups will be described by Kaplan-Meier method and the median PFS will be estimated using the same method. A one-sided stratified log-rank test adjusting for the stratification factor at randomization will be the primary method to compare the difference in PFS between the experimental and control treatments, at the 5% level. A stratified Cox model adjusting for duration of durable response to the initial peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (durable response >= 24 months versus [vs.] < 24 months) at randomization and with one single treatment covariate will be used to estimate the hazard ratio and associated one-sided 95% confidence interval. Sensitivity analysis adjusting for all three stratification factors at randomization will also be performed.
Measured: From randomization to any documented evidence of tumour progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years
Secondary outcomes (4)
Overall survival (OS)
The OS of patients of both treatment groups will be described by Kaplan-Meier method and the median OS will be estimated using the same method. A one-sided stratified log-rank test adjusting for the stratification factor at randomization will be the primary method to compare the difference in OS between the experimental and control treatments, at the 5% level. A stratified Cox model adjusting for the stratification factor at randomization and with one single treatment covariate will be used to estimate the hazard ratio and associated one-sided 95% confidence interval.
Measured: From randomization to death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years
Objective response rate (ORR)
Defined as the proportion of patients with a documented complete response and partial response based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1. The primary estimate of ORR will be based on all patients randomized. A Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test adjusting for the duration of durable response to the initial peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (durable response >= 24 months vs. < 24 months) at the time of randomization will be used to compare the objective response rates between two arms and sensitivity analysis adjusting for all three stratification factors at randomization will also be performed.
Measured: Up to 3 years
Post progression survival (PPS)
Median PPS and associated two-sided 90% confidence interval will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Measured: From objective progression on everolimus to objective progression or death from any cause after cross-over to receive 177Lu-DOTATATE, assessed up to 3 years
Time to second objective disease progression (PFS2)
Median PFS2 and associated two-sided 90% confidence interval will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Measured: From randomization to objective tumor progression or death from any cause after the cross-over, assessed up to 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2023
- Study start12 Jan 2024
- Primary completion30 Apr 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Apr 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Cancer Institute (NCI)The 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 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Simron Singh, Principal investigator, Canadian Cancer Trials Group
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05773274
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NCI-2023-00118
- Other IDs
- NCI-2023-00118, CCTG-NE1, CCTG-NE1, U10CA180863
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Mar 2023
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: NCI is committed to sharing data in accordance with NIH policy. For more details on how clinical trial data is shared, access the link to the NIH data sharing policy page.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- NET RETREAT: A Phase II Study of 177 Lutetium-DOTATATE Retreatment vs. Everolimus or Sunitinib or Cabozantinib in Metastatic/Unresectable Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05773274
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NCI-2023-00118
- Conditions
- Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, Unresectable Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, Unresectable Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- 12 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This phase II trial compares the effect of retreatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) to the usual approach of treatment with everolimus, sunitinib, or cabozantinib in patients who have previously received 177Lu-DOTATATE for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (GEPNET) that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) and that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). PRRT is a type of radiation therapy for which a radioactive chemical is linked to a peptide (small protein) that targets tumor cells. When this radioactive peptide is injected into the body, it binds to a specific receptor found on some tumor cells. The radioactive peptide builds up in these cells and helps kill the tumor cells without harming normal cells. In this trial 177Lu-DOTATATE is used for PRRT. 177Lu-DOTATATE PRRT may increase the length of time until worsening of the GEPNET compared to the usual approach. Everolimus is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It is also a type of angiogenesis inhibitor. Everolimus works by stopping tumor cells from reproducing and by decreasing blood supply to the tumor cells. Sunitinib and cabozantinib, block certain proteins, which may help keep tumor cells from growing. They may also prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Sunitinib malate is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a type of antiangiogenesis agent. Retreating with 177Lu-DOTATATE may work better than everolimus, sunitinib or cabozantinib in shrinking or stabilizing tumors in patients with metastatic and unresectable GEPNET who were previously treated with 177Lu-DOTATATE.
Detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
- To evaluate the effect of lutetium Lu 177 dotatate (177Lu-DOTATATE) versus (vs.) everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine [NET] patients only) or cabozantinib (United States [US] patients only) on progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with metastatic/unresectable GEPNET who have progressed following previous peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT).
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
- To evaluate the toxicity and safety of 177Lu-DOTATATE and everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only).
II. To determine the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on overall response rate (ORR).
III. To evaluate the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on overall survival (OS).
IV. To evaluate post progression survival (PPS) and time to second objective disease progression (PFS2) for patients randomized to Arm 2 of the study and crossed over to Arm 1 at time of objective progression per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1.
- To evaluate the effect of 177Lu-DOTATATE vs. everolimus or sunitinib (for pancreatic neuroendocrine NET patients only) or cabozantinib (US patients only) on patient quality of life (QoL).
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients receive 177Lu-DOTATATE intravenously (IV) over 30 minutes every 8 weeks (Q8W). Treatment repeats for two cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients also undergo computed tomography (CT) scan and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and collection of blood samples while on study.
ARM II: Patients receive everolimus orally (PO) on a daily basis (QD), sunitinib PO QD or cabozantinib PO QD. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients whose cancer worsens may cross over to ARM I. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 12 weeks until objective disease progression and then every 6 months until death.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE) | Experimental | Procedure: Biospecimen Collection, Procedure: Computed Tomography, Drug: Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate, Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment, Other: Questionnaire AdministrationPatients receive 177Lu-DOTATATE IV over 30 minutes Q8W. Treatment repeats for two cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study. |
| Arm II (everolimus) | Active comparator | Procedure: Biospecimen Collection, Drug: Cabozantinib, Procedure: Computed Tomography, Drug: Everolimus, Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment, Other: Questionnaire Administration, Drug: SunitinibPatients receive everolimus PO QD, sunitinib PO QD or cabozantinib PO QD. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients whose cancer worsens may cross over to ARM I. Patients also undergo CT scan and/or MRI and collection of blood samples while on study. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (24 listed)
- Patients must be at least >= 18 years of age
- Metastatic, histologically confirmed grade 1 or 2 well-differentiated gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, including NETs of unknown primary thought to be of gastroenterogancreatic origin, with positive Gallium-68 DOTATATE scan, Copper-64 DOTATATE scan or octreotide scan within the last 12 months is recommended but within the last 36 months is allowed. Lesions on Gallium-68 or Copper-64 DOTATATE scan or octreotide scan will be considered positive if the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of target lesion is > SUV mean of normal liver parenchyma
- Have received 3 or 4 cycles of PRRT using 177Lu-DOTATATE or a cumulative exposure of 22,200 MBq (600mCi) or 29,600 MBq (800 mCi) within +/- 10% variation within a 52-week period. No previous targeted alpha therapy is permitted
- Have had radiological progression per RECIST 1.1 after prior PRRT treatment and no sooner than 12 months from last scan performed post completion of initial PRRT where either stable disease, partial response, or complete response has been maintained throughout. Patients may have received previous systemic anti-cancer therapy subsequently, as long as they had benefited from initial PRRT for at least 12 months and have had confirmed progression per RECIST 1.1 on the intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy. Somatostatin analogues (SSA) administered for functional control are not considered an intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy. If intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy included a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-inhibitor, sunitinib can not be selected as standard of care on Arm 2. If intervening systemic anti-cancer therapy included an mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-inhibitor, then everolimus can not be selected as the standard of care on Arm 2. If the intervening therapy is an alkylating agent, exposure of alkylating agent cannot exceed 12 months. The 12-month limit will also be applied to pre PRRT alkylator use as well
- Patients may have received previous ablative therapy or bland embolization as liver directed therapy however this must not have been received within 12 weeks from randomization date. Previous chemo and radio embolization are not permitted. Any lesion treated with an ablative technique as well as lesions in the lobe(s) of the liver treated with embolization shall not be included in target lesion assessment unless they have since progressed
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Major surgical procedures within 6 weeks from randomization date
- Known brain metastases, unless these metastases have been treated, stabilized and off steroids for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment in the study. Patients with a history of brain metastases must have a head CT and/or MRI with contrast to document stable disease prior to enrollment in the study
- Uncontrolled congestive heart failure no worse than New York Heart Association Class (NYHA) IIB
- Inability to swallow oral medications or gastrointestinal disease limiting absorption of oral agents
- Patients with any other significant medical or surgical condition, currently uncontrolled by treatment, which may interfere with completion of the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biospecimen CollectionAlso: Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Sample Collection, Specimen CollectionUndergo collection of blood samples | Procedure or surgery | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE), Arm II (everolimus) |
| CabozantinibGiven PO | Drug | Arm II (everolimus) |
| Computed TomographyAlso: CAT, CAT Scan, Computed Axial Tomography, Computerized Axial TomographyUndergo CT scan | Procedure or surgery | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE), Arm II (everolimus) |
| EverolimusAlso: 42-O-(2-Hydroxy)ethyl Rapamycin, Afinitor, Certican, RAD 001Given PO | Drug | Arm II (everolimus) |
| Lutetium Lu 177 DotatateAlso: 177 Lu-DOTA-TATE, 177 Lu-DOTA-Tyr3-Octreotate, 177Lu-DOTA0-Tyr3-Octreotate, LutatheraGiven IV | Drug | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE) |
| Magnetic Resonance ImagingAlso: Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic resonance imaging (procedure), Magnetic Resonance Imaging ScanUndergo MRI | Procedure or surgery | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE), Arm II (everolimus) |
| Quality-of-Life AssessmentAlso: Quality of Life AssessmentAncillary studies | Other | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE), Arm II (everolimus) |
| Questionnaire AdministrationAncillary studies | Other | Arm I (177Lu-DOTATATE), Arm II (everolimus) |
| SunitinibGiven PO | Drug | Arm II (everolimus) |
Primary outcome
Progression-free survival (PFS)
Time frame: From randomization to any documented evidence of tumour progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years
The PFS of patients of both treatment groups will be described by Kaplan-Meier method and the median PFS will be estimated using the same method. A one-sided stratified log-rank test adjusting for the stratification factor at randomization will be the primary method to compare the difference in PFS between the experimental and control treatments, at the 5% level. A stratified Cox model adjusting for duration of durable response to the initial peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (durable response >= 24 months versus [vs.] < 24 months) at randomization and with one single treatment covariate will be used to estimate the hazard ratio and associated one-sided 95% confidence interval. Sensitivity analysis adjusting for all three stratification factors at randomization will also be performed.
4 secondary outcomes
Overall survival (OS)
Time frame: From randomization to death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years
Objective response rate (ORR)
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Post progression survival (PPS)
Time frame: From objective progression on everolimus to objective progression or death from any cause after cross-over to receive 177Lu-DOTATATE, assessed up to 3 years
Time to second objective disease progression (PFS2)
Time frame: From randomization to objective tumor progression or death from any cause after the cross-over, assessed up to 3 years
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. NCI is committed to sharing data in accordance with NIH policy. For more details on how clinical trial data is shared, access the link to the NIH data sharing policy page.
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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.
Simron Singh principal investigator
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
42 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Biospecimen Collection, Cabozantinib and Computed Tomography in people with Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G1 and Metastatic Digestive System Neuroendocrine Tumor G2, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 42 sites in 2 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 24 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 42 sites in United States, Canada. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Progression-free survival (PFS) (time frame: From randomization to any documented evidence of tumour progression or death from any cause, assessed up to 3 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 16 Oct 2026.