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A Randomized Phase II Study of Mitoxantrone vs. Mitoxantrone With Cetuximab in Metastatic Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer (AIPC) Previously Treated With Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy


Phase 2
18 Years
N/A
Open (Enrolling)
Male
Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer

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Trial Information

A Randomized Phase II Study of Mitoxantrone vs. Mitoxantrone With Cetuximab in Metastatic Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer (AIPC) Previously Treated With Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy


This is a nonblinded, randomized phase II study to determine the activity of Novantrone
(mitoxantrone) with or without Erbitux (cetuximab) in patients with androgen independent
prostate cancer (AIPC) who have been treated previously with docetaxel chemotherapy. The
Novantrone (mitoxantrone)-only treatment arm will serve as a concurrent control arm to aid
in the determination of the benefit of the Novantrone (mitoxantrone)-Erbitux (cetuximab)
combination in this setting.

Patients will be randomly assigned 2:1 to 1 of 2 treatment arms; 93 patients in Arm 1 and 47
patients in Arm 2. A balanced randomization procedure will be performed utilizing a code
list that will be developed prior to the study opening. Because the patients will be
stratified by performance status (ECOG 0 and 1 vs. ECOG 2), the list will be developed to
ensure a balance between the 2 treatment arms.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Note: Patients may have
either measurable or non-measurable disease.

- Radiographic evidence of regional or distant metastases

- Current evidence of progression (by PSA and/or imaging studies) despite standard
hormonal therapy.

- Progression by PSA will be defined as: A rising PSA defined as: at least 2 rises in
PSA over a reference value (PSA #1). The first rising PSA (PSA #2) must be taken at
least 1 week after PSA #1. A third PSA (PSA #3) is required to be greater than PSA
#2; if not, a fourth PSA (PSA #4) is required to be greater than PSA #2. Progression
for nonmeasurable disease will be defined as 2 or more new bone lesions; for
measurable disease, progression will be defined by standard RECIST criteria.

- For patients who have been on antiandrogen therapy (ie, bicalutamide, flutamide,
etc.), patients must have discontinued anti-androgen therapy for at least 6 weeks (4
weeks for flutamide) without evidence of an antiandrogen withdrawal response. A
washout period will not be required for patients who did not respond to an
antiandrogen prescribed as second line hormonal therapy. For patients whose
progression is documented by PSA, the last required PSA must be after the required
anti-androgen washout period (4-6 weeks as appropriate).

- One prior docetaxel-containing regimen. Patients must have received at least 2 doses
in an every 3-week schedule or 6 doses on a weekly schedule of docetaxel. Patients
may have discontinued therapy due to progression, intolerance, completion of planned
therapy, or other reasons. Chemotherapy treatment with any second-line regimen will
not be permitted. Patients who have been previously treated with a first-line
docetaxel-based doublet regimen will be eligible for this study, (eg, patients
treated on a prior first-line trial containing a docetaxel/carboplatin or other
docetaxel-based doublet).

- Serum testosterone levels (See protocol for specific details) (unless surgically
castrate). Patients must continue androgen deprivation with an LHRH agonist if they
have not undergone orchiectomy

- ECOG performance status

- Laboratory criteria for entry:

- absolute neutrophil count

- platelets

- bilirubin

- AST or ALT

- Life expectancy greater than 3 months

- Age greater than or equal to 18 years

- Agree to use contraceptives while on study if sexually active, and for 2 months after
the last dose of study drug.

- Has signed a Patient Informed Consent Form

- Has signed a Patient Authorization Form

Exclusion Criteria:

- More than 1 prior chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease

- Prior history of uncontrolled congestive heart failure or left ventricular ejection
fraction (LVEF) that is less than the institution's lower limit of normal on MUGA or
echocardiogram

- A second active malignancy (diagnosed within 5 years) except adequately treated
non-melanoma skin cancer or other non-invasive or in-situ neoplasm

- Significant active concurrent medical illness or infection

- Treatment with chemotherapy for AIPC within the past 21 days

- Prior treatment with Novantrone (mitoxantrone)

- Prior therapy which specifically and directly targets the EGFR pathway

- Prior severe infusion reaction to a monoclonal antibody

- Recent myocardial infarction (within prior 6 months)

- Prior treatment with radionuclides, with the exception of prior treatment with
samarium, which will be allowed provided at least 8 weeks have passed since
administration.

- Is receiving concurrent immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, or any
other non-protocol therapy (excluding LHRH antagonist)

- Is receiving concurrent investigational therapy or has received such therapy within
the past 30 days

- Has evidence of CNS involvement

- Has a serious uncontrolled intercurrent medical or psychiatric illness, including
serious infection.

- Is unable to comply with requirements of study

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

To determine the time to progression produced by the combination of Novantrone (mitoxantrone) and Erbitux (cetuximab) versus Novantrone alone in metastatic AIPC patients previously treated with docetaxel-based chemotherapy.

Outcome Time Frame:

approximately 2 years

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Mark T. Fleming, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Virginia Oncology Associates/US Oncology

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

06-118

NCT ID:

NCT00661492

Start Date:

May 2008

Completion Date:

May 2010

Related Keywords:

  • Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer
  • Androgen-independent prostate cancer(AIPC)
  • Prostatic Neoplasms

Name

Location

Texas Oncology, P.A. Dallas, Texas  75246
Virginia Oncology Associates Newport News, Virginia  23606
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada  89109
Ocala Oncology Center Ocala, Florida  34474
Cancer Centers of the Carolinas Greenville, South Carolina  29605
Missouri Cancer Associates Columbia, Missouri  65201
Tyler Cancer Center Tyler, Texas  75702
Oregon Health & Science University Portland, Oregon  97201
Hope Center Terre Haute, Indiana  47809
Willamette Valley Cancer Center Eugene, Oregon  97401-8122
St. Joseph Oncology, Inc. Saint Joseph, Missouri  64506
Cancer Centers of Florida, P.A. Orlando, Florida  
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center-Midtown Denver, Colorado  80218
Northwest Cancer Specialists-Vancouver Vancouver, Washington  98684
Central Indiana Cancer Centers Indianapolis, Indiana  46227
Minnesota Oncology Hematology, P.A. Minneapolis, Minnesota  55407
Texas Cancer Center at Medical City Dallas, Texas  75230
Allison Cancer Center Midland, Texas  79701
Highline Medical Oncology Burien, Washington  98166
Hematology Oncology Associates Phoenix, Arizona  85012
Greater Dayton Cancer Center Kettering, Ohio  45409
Texas Cancer Center Abilene, Texas  79606
Mamie McFaddin Ward Cancer Center Beaumont, Texas  77702
Longview Cancer Center Longview, Texas  75601
Texas Cancer Center of Mesquite Mesquite, Texas  75150
Onc and Hem Associates of SW VA, Inc. Salem, Virginia  24153
Texas Oncology, P.A Arlington, Texas  76012
South Texas Cancer Center - McAllen McAllen, Texas  78503-1298
Paris Regional Cancer Center Paris, Texas  75460
Texas Cancer Center - Sherman Sherman, Texas  75090-0504
Cancer Care & Hematology Specialists of Chicagoland Niles, Illinois  60714
Texas Oncology - Central Austin Cancer Center Austin, Texas  78731
Northern AZ Hematology & Oncology Assoc Sedona, Arizona  86336
Melbourne Internal Medicine Associates Melbourne, Florida  32901
NH Oncology-Hematology PA Hooksett, New Hampshire  03106
Interlakes Oncology Hematology, PC Rochester, New York  14623
El Paso Cancer Treatment Ctr El Paso, Texas  79915
Texas Oncology Cancer Center-Sugar Land Sugar Land, Texas  77479
Puget Sound Cancer Center-Seattle Seattle, Washington  98133
Cancer Care Northwest-South Spokane, Washington  99202
Yakima Valley Mem Hosp/North Star Lodge Yakima, Washington  98902
Fairfax Northern VA Hem-Onc PC Fairfax, Virginia  22031
Puget Sound Cancer Center-Edmonds Edmonds, Washington  98026
Cancer Centers of North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina  27607
Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope New Port Richey, Florida  34655
Methodist Charlton Cancer Ctr. Dallas, Texas  75237
Columbia Basin Hematology and Oncology Kennewick, Washington  99336
Texas Oncology - Odessa Odessa, Texas  79761
Hematology-Oncology Associates of NNJ, P Morristown, New Jersey  07960
Albany Medical Cancer Center Albany, New York  12208
Texas Oncology, P.A. -Amarillo Amarillo, Texas  79106