Iseganan Hydrochloride in Preventing Oral Mucositis in Patients Who Are Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

October 14, 2014 updated by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

A Multinational, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of IB-367 Rinse in Reducing the Severity of Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Malignancy

RATIONALE: Iseganan hydrochloride may be effective in preventing or lessening oral mucositis in patients who are receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It is not yet known if iseganan hydrochloride is effective in preventing oral mucositis.

PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of iseganan hydrochloride in preventing oral mucositis in patients who are receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy and safety of iseganan HCl oral solution vs placebo in patients undergoing radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. II. Compare the effects of these treatments on mouth pain, ability to swallow, weight loss, and the distribution of oral mucositis in these patients.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to radiotherapy (conventional fractionating radiotherapy vs hyperfractionating or concurrent boost radiotherapy) and concurrent chemotherapy (yes vs no). Patients are randomized to 1 of 3 arms. Arm I: Patients rinse with iseganan HCl oral solution 6 times daily. Treatment continues for the duration of the scheduled radiotherapy. Arm II: Patients rinse with oral placebo 6 times daily. Treatment continues for the duration of the scheduled radiotherapy. Arm III: Patients receive standard-of-care supportive treatment. Oral cavity pain, ability to swallow, and weight loss are assessed twice weekly and on follow-up days 28 and 56. Patients are followed on days 28 and 56.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 504 patients (252 for arm I, 168 for arm II, and 84 for arm III) will be accrued for this study.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095-1781
        • Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed malignancy of the head and neck, including cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, or salivary glands Undergoing or planning to undergo radiotherapy to the head and neck involving: Bilateral treatment with either conventional, hyperfractionated, or concurrent boost external beam radiotherapy Minimum total radiation dose of 60 Gy to at least 3 sites within the oral cavity Total scheduled administration of no more than 8 weeks No oral mucositis already present Ulceration related to head and neck malignancy or prior surgery allowed

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Other: Must be able to orally rinse with study drug Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Concurrent chemotherapy allowed Endocrine therapy: No concurrent topical corticosteroids to oral cavity Radiotherapy: See Disease Characteristics Surgery: See Disease Characteristics Other: At least 30 days since prior investigational agent for prevention and/or treatment of mucositis No prior participation in this study No concurrent topical anesthetics, such as lidocaine or dyclonine hydrochloride, within 30 minutes before or 15 minutes after study agent No concurrent oral rinses within 15 minutes of study agent

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Guy J. F. Juillard, MD, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2000

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 10, 2001

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 3, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

February 4, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 15, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 14, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2001

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000068810
  • P30CA016042 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • UCLA-0008049
  • IBP-PG-015
  • NCI-G01-2001

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