Status:

COMPLETED

A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Erlotinib + ARQ 197 Versus Erlotinib + Placebo in Previously Treated Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Lead Sponsor:

ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA)

Conditions:

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind phase 2 study designed to compare treatment with ARQ 197 plus erlotinib to erlotinib plus placebo in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Th...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind phase 2 study designed to compare treatment with ARQ 197 plus erlotinib to erlotinib plus placebo in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Provide signed and dated informed consent prior to study-specific screening procedures
  • ≥ 18 years old
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed inoperable locally advanced or metastatic (stage IIIB/IV) NSCLC
  • ≥ one prior chemotherapy regimen (including adjuvant chemotherapy)(not to have included erlotinib or other EGFR inhibiting agent)
  • Measurable disease as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST)
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 1
  • Male or female patients of child-producing potential must agree to use double barrier contraception, oral contraceptives or avoidance of pregnancy measures during the study and for 90 days after the last day of treatment
  • Females of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test
  • Good organ function
  • Confirmed availability of archival pathology samples (10 unstained paraffin-embedded slides) or tissue block suitable for subsequent analysis of KRAS, EGFR, and c-Met

Exclusion

  • Previous receipt of erlotinib or other EGFR inhibiting therapy
  • Receipt of any anti-tumor treatment for NSCLC within 4 weeks (2 weeks for radiotherapy) prior to the start of designated treatment
  • Documented major surgical procedure within 4 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Symptomatic central nervous system metastases either considered in the opinion of investigator to be clinically unstable or which require steroids, anti-epileptics, or other symptom-relieving medications
  • Pregnant, breast-feeding, or refusing double barrier contraception, oral contraceptives or avoidance of pregnancy measures
  • Significant gastrointestinal disorder that, in opinion of Investigator, could interfere with the absorption of ARQ 197 and/or erlotinib (e.g. Crohn's disease, small or large bowel resection, malabsorbtion syndrome)
  • Unable or unwilling to swallow the complete dose of erlotinib or ARQ 197
  • Any known contraindication to treatment with ARQ 197 or erlotinib
  • Any known hypersensitivity to any of component of ARQ 197 or erlotinib
  • Other malignancy within 5 years of randomization, with the exception of adequately treated intraepithelial carcinoma of the cervix uteri, prostate carcinoma with a PSA value \< 0.2 ng/ml or basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
  • Previously diagnosed grade 3 or 4 (CTCAE) bradycardia or other heart arrhythmia
  • Any other significant co-mormid condition that, in opinion of the Investigator, would impair study participation or cooperation
  • Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

167 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00777309

Start Date

September 1 2008

End Date

August 1 2011

Last Update

February 28 2013

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Burbank, California, United States, 91505

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Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404

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Torrington, Connecticut, United States, 06790

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32204