A Study of Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and DN-101 Versus Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and Placebo in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

November 2, 2007 updated by: Novacea

A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and DN-101 Versus Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and Placebo in Subjects With Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational study drug DN-101 (calcitriol) when given in combination with gemcitabine ± erlotinib in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Suspended

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

132

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States
        • Novacea Investigational Site

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced and unresectable, or metastatic pancreatic cancer
  • Performance status 0, 1,or 2
  • Adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic function

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer
  • Prior treatment for other cancers in last 6 months
  • Cancer of the brain or spine
  • Active uncontrolled infection
  • Hypercalcemia

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: A
Placebo + gemcitabine
Drug: Placebo + gemcitabine
Placebo Comparator: B
Placebo + gemcitabine + erlotinib
Drug: placebo + gemcitabine + erlotinib
Active Comparator: C
DN-101 + gemcitabine
Drug: calcitriol + gemcitabine
Active Comparator: D
DN-101 + gemcitabine + erlotinib
Drug: calcitriol + gemcitabine + erlotinib

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Overall survival rate at 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Objective response rate
Duration of overall survival
Duration of progression free survival

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Novacea

Collaborators

Schering-Plough

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 26, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 27, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

September 28, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 6, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2007

Last Verified

November 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 011-017

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