Impact of the Addition of Metformin to Abiraterone in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients (MetAb-Pro)

March 3, 2019 updated by: Michael Mark, Kantonsspital Graubünden

Impact of the Addition of Metformin to Abiraterone in Pre-docetaxel Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer Patients Progressing on Abiraterone Treatment (MetAb-Pro): a Phase II Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the addition of metformin to abiraterone on survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of the addition of metformin to abiraterone on survival in patients with metastatic chemotherapy-naive prostate cancer

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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25

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Switzerland
    • Graubünden
      • Chur, Graubünden, Switzerland, 7000
        • Kantonsspital Graubunden

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 90 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
  • Patient must give written informed consent before registration.
  • Age ≥18 years.
  • WHO performance status 0-2.
  • Tumor progression (as defined below) after at least 1 hormonal treatment (orchiectomy, LHRH agonist) with documented total testosterone levels ≤ 1.7 nmol/L (≤ 50 ng/dL). Ongoing concurrent use of LHRH agonist is required if the patient has not been surgically castrated.

  • PSA progression during treatment with abiraterone (at least 12 weeks of treatment) defined as follows:

    • In case PSA levels had not decreased under treatment: ≥ 25% increase over baseline (at registration) AND an increase in the absolute PSA value of ≥ 5 ng/mL.
    • In case of PSA response < 50% under treatment: ≥ 25% increase over the nadir AND an increase in the absolute PSA value of ≥ 5 ng/mL.
    • In case of PSA response ≥ 50% under treatment: ≥ 50% increase over the nadir AND an increase in the absolute PSA value of ≥ 5 ng/mL Note: PSA progression has to be confirmed at least 1 week later. In case of confirmation the first date of PSA rise is relevant for the calculation.
  • Serum potassium ≥ 3.5mmol/L.
  • Adequate hematological values: neutrophils ≥1.5x109/L, platelets ≥100x109/L.
  • Adequate hepatic function: bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN, ALT ≤2.5 x ULN.
  • Adequate renal function (calculated creatinine clearance ≥50 mL/min, according to the formula of Cockcroft-Gault).
  • Able to swallow study drug as whole tablet.
  • Patient compliance and geographic proximity allow proper staging and follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous malignancy within 2 years with the exception of localized non-melanoma skin cancer and Ta and Tis bladder cancer.
  • Known CNS or spinal cord metastases.
  • Active autoimmune disease requiring higher doses of corticosteroid than the equivalent of prednisone 10mg/d.
  • Radiotherapy within the last 2 weeks before start of the trial treatment.
  • Patients treated with anti-androgens such as flutamide or bicalutamide, if not discontinued at least 4 weeks prior to registration in case of response or in case of no response 2 weeks prior to inclusion for wash-out reasons.
  • Prior treatment with metformin Prior treatment with metformin
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic coma and precoma
  • Concurrent treatment with other experimental drugs or other anti-cancer therapy, treatment in a clinical trial within 30 days prior to trial entry, except treatment with bisphosphonates and LHRH agonists.
  • Known hypersensitivity to trial drugs or hypersensitivity to any of their components.
  • Concomitant drugs contraindicated for use with the trial drugs according to the Swissmedic-approved product information.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, history of cardiac failure NYHA class III or IV.
  • Serious underlying medical condition (at the judgment of the investigator) which could impair the ability of the patient to participate in the trial (e.g. uncontrolled or acute severe infection, uncontrolled diabetes).
  • Active or symptomatic viral hepatitis or chronic liver disease.
  • History of pituitary or adrenal dysfunction.
  • Gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption.
  • Psychiatric disorder precluding understanding of information on trial related topics, giving informed consent, or interfering with compliance for oral drug intake.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: NA
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
EXPERIMENTAL: Metformin
Metformin 2x1000mg orally per day
Drug: Metformin
Adding Metformin to Abiraterone in case of PSA-Progression
Other Names:
  • Abiraterone

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
progression free survival
Time Frame: at 12 weeks
at 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
overall survival
Time Frame: up to 2 years
up to 2 years

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

For clinical trials, a planned measurement described in the protocol that is used to determine the effect of an intervention/treatment on participants. For observational studies, a measurement or observation that is used to describe patterns of diseases or traits, or associations with exposures, risk factors, or treatment. Types of outcome measures include primary outcome measure and secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
progression free survival at 24 weeks
Time Frame: at 24 weeks
at 24 weeks
progression free survival
Time Frame: up to 24 weeks
up to 24 weeks
psa response
Time Frame: at 12 weeks
at 12 weeks
number of adverse events according to the NCI CTCAE v4.0
Time Frame: up to 24 weeks
up to 24 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Kantonsspital Graubünden

Collaborators

Collaborators

An organization other than the sponsor that provides support for a clinical study. This support may include activities related to funding, design, implementation, data analysis, or reporting.
Janssen-Cilag Ltd.

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: michael mark, md, Kantonsspital Graubunden

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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August 1, 2013

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

Primary Completion

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December 1, 2017

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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August 28, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 29, 2012

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

First Posted

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September 3, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

Last Update Posted

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March 5, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 3, 2019

Last Verified

Last Verified

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March 1, 2019

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • MetAb-Pro

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