Phase I Study of CUDC-101 With Cisplatin and Radiation in Subjects With Head & Neck Cancer

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT01384799

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

This is a phase I dose escalation study of CUDC-101 in combination with concurrent cisplatin and radiation therapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer. CUDC-101 is a multi-targeted agent designed to inhibit epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), human epidermal growth factor receptor Type 2 (Her2) and histone deacetylase (HDAC). The study is designed to establish the safety, tolerability and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of CUDC-101 when administered in combination with concurrent cisplatin and radiation over an 8-week treatment course, consisting of a one week run-in period of CUDC-101 administered alone, followed by seven weeks of combination treatment with CUDC-101, cisplatin and radiation therapy.

Official Title

A Phase I Dose Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous CUDC-101 With Concurrent Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy in Subjects With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. * Subjects with locally advanced, pathologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck at the following sites: oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx with either:
  2. * Stage IV p16 positive tumors and \>10 pack-years smoking history. * Stage III/IV p16 negative tumors, regardless of smoking history.* At least evaluable disease; one measurable site of disease according to RECIST (Version 1.1) criteria (at least 10 mm for conventional CT/MRI or spiral CT scan) is desirable.* Subjects enrolled in the MTD expansion cohort must have at least 1 tumor lesion that is suitable for repeat biopsy (pre- and post-CUDC-101 infusion).* Age ≥ 18 years* ECOG performance \< 2* Life expectancy ≥ 3 months* If female, neither pregnant nor lactating* If of child bearing potential, must use adequate birth control throughout the participation in the treatment phase and for 60 days following the last study treatment.* Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,800/µL; platelets ≥ 100,000/µL; hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL, creatinine ≤ 1.5x upper limit of normal (ULN); total bilirubin ≤ 1.5x ULN; AST/ALT ≤ 2 x ULN.* Serum magnesium and potassium within normal limits (may be supplemented to achieve normal values)* Able to render informed consent and to follow protocol requirements.
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. * Prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer or adjacent anatomical sites, or \> 25% of marrow-bearing area.* Prior chemotherapy for the current indication.* Prior therapy that specifically and directly targets EGFR, HER2 or HDAC.* Use of investigational agent(s) within 30 days prior to study treatment.* Primary tumor site of nasopharynx, sinuses, or salivary gland.* History of cardiac disease with a New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or greater congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina in the past 6 months prior to Day 1 of treatment, serious arrhythmias requiring medication for treatment.* Patients with prolonged QTc Interval \>450 msec.* Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or known infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Testing is not required.* Known history of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, or perforation within 6 months prior to study treatment.* Known history of stroke or cerebrovascular accident within 6 months prior to study treatment.* Symptomatic cardiac conduction abnormality within 12 months prior to study treatment.* Prior history of hearing impairment.* Known history of renal disease or ongoing renal impairment.* Any uncontrolled condition (such as active systemic infection, diabetes, hypertension), which in the opinion of the investigator, could affect the subjects participation in the study.* Prior allergic reaction to cisplatin, carboplatin or other platinum-containing compounds.* Central nervous system metastases.

Investigator(s)

A. Dimitrios Colevas
A. Dimitrios Colevas
Medical oncologist, Head and neck specialist, Cutaneous oncology specialist
Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and, by courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy)

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