Combination of galunisertib and capecitabine for advanced colorectal cancer with peritoneal metastases
Phase I/II Study With Galunisertib Combined With Capecitabine in Patients With Advanced Chemotherapy Resistant Colorectal Cancer With Peritoneal Metastases
This study is testing if a new combination of two drugs, galunisertib and capecitabine, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 31 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Netherlands Cancer Institute Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | bevacizumab, cetuximab, panitumumab, chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Amsterdam and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05700656 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial is a two-center, open-label, non-randomized proof of principle study that investigates the anti-tumor activity of galunisertib combined with capecitabine in patients with advanced colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastases. It consists of a phase I dose-finding part to determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of galunisertib, followed by a phase II study using a Simon two-stage design to assess the treatment's efficacy. Patients will receive galunisertib at a maximum tolerated dose alongside capecitabine, with clinical assessments and tumor biopsies conducted to monitor safety and anti-tumor activity. The study aims to evaluate the response rates based on RECIST 1.1 criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with confirmed colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastases who have experienced disease progression after prior treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage colorectal cancer or those who have not yet undergone prior chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment combination could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastases.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in its specific combination, similar studies have shown promise in treating advanced colorectal cancer with targeted therapies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Histological or cytological proof of CRC with at least confirmed peritoneal metastases (presence of additional extraperitoneal metastases is allowed);
2. Disease progression or relapse upon treatment for advanced CRC with fluoropyrimidine containing chemotherapy as single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer drugs, with no treatment options at time of inclusion (combinations with oxaliplatin, irinotecan, bevacizumab and cetuximab/panitumumab are allowed);
3. Age ≥ 18 years;
4. Able and willing to give written informed consent and informed consent form must have been signed before start of the trial;
5. WHO performance status of ≤1;
6. Able and willing to undergo blood sampling for PK analysis;
7. Able and willing to undergo tumor biopsy before start, during treatment and at the end of treatment;
8. Life expectancy \> 3 months allowing adequate follow up of toxicity and anti-tumor activity;
9. Evaluable disease according to RECIST 1.1 criteria (measurable disease for the phase II part; evaluable disease is sufficient for the phase I part);
10. Minimal acceptable safety laboratory values
1. ANC of ≥1.5 x 109/L
2. Platelet count of ≥100 x 109/L
3. Hepatic function as defined by serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN, ALAT and ASAT ≤ 3.0 x ULN, or ALAT and ASAT \< 5 x ULN in patients with liver metastases
4. Renal function as defined by serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN
5. Creatinine clearance ≥ 50 ml/min (by Cockcroft-Gault formula or MDRD);
11. Negative pregnancy test (urine or serum) for female patients with childbearing potential.
12. Able and willing to swallow tablets.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Any treatment with investigational drugs within 30 days prior to receiving the first dose of investigational treatment and/or radio- or chemotherapy within the last 2 weeks prior to receiving the first dose of investigational treatment. Palliative radiation (1x 8Gy) is allowed; except radiotherapy focused on the liver;
2. Known or suspected complete or partial dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency (Mutant for DPD\*2A genotype, 1236G\>A genotype, 1679T\>G genotype and 2846A\>T genotype);
3. Symptomatic or untreated leptomeningeal disease;
4. Symptomatic brain metastasis. Patients previously treated or untreated for these conditions that are asymptomatic in the absence of corticosteroid therapy are allowed to enrol. Brain metastasis must be stable with verification by imaging (e.g.
brain MRI or CT completed at screening demonstrating no current evidence of progressive brain metastases). Patients are not permitted to receive enzyme inducing anti-epileptic drugs or corticosteroids;
5. History of cardiac disease, including myocardial infarction within 6 months before first dose of study medication, unstable angina pectoris, New York Heart Association Class III/IV congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension, major cardiac abnormalities, a predisposition for developing aneurysms including family history of aneurysms, Marfan syndrome, bicuspid aortic valve, or evidence of damage to the large vessels of the heart;
6. Treatment with CYP3A4 inducers or inhibitors and/or concomitant treatment with CYP2C9 substrates with narrow therapeutic window, including but not limited to vitamin K antagonizing anticoagulants (e.g. acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon and warfarin) and phenytoin is not allowed;
7. Impairment of gastrointestinal (GI) function or GI disease that may significantly alter the absorption of oral galunisertib (e.g., ulcerative diseases, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, major small bowel surgery);
8. Woman who are pregnant or breast feeding;
9. Patients who have undergone any major surgery within the last 2 weeks prior to starting study drug or who would not have fully recovered from previous surgery;
10. Active infection requiring systemic antibiotics or uncontrolled infectious disease;
11. Patients with a known history of hepatitis B or C or known Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV-1 or HIV-2 type patients;
12. Other severe, acute, or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study drug administration or that may interfere with the interpretation of study results and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for the study;
13. Known hypersensitivity to one of the study drugs or excipients.
14. For women of childbearing potential: agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraceptive methods with a failure rate of \<1% per year (when used consistently and correctly) during the treatment period and for at least 90 days after the last dose of galunisertib and/or capecitabine.
15. For men: agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use contraceptive measures, and agreement to refrain from donating sperm.
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam and 1 other locations
- Netherlands Cancer Institute — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Amsterdam UMC — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alaa Embaby, MD
- Email: a.embaby@nki.nl
- Phone: 0031205129111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.