Exploratory Study of Farletuzumab to Treat Resectable, Non-functioning Pituitary Adenomas

November 1, 2013 updated by: Morphotek

Exploratory Phase 2 Study of Farletuzumab in Resectable Non-functioning Pituitary Adenoma

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether therapy with farletuzumab is effective and safe in the treatment of resectable, non-functioning pituitary adenomas.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Non-functioning pituitary adenomas are the most frequent type of pituitary tumors, defined by the lack of hormonal overproduction from the tumor. Non-functioning macroadenomas are > 1 cm in size that can cause progressive visual loss, headaches, and symptoms of pituitary dysfunction (hypopituitarism and/or hyperprolactinemia). Initial treatment for these type of tumors is trans sphenoidal surgical resection. In cases where the outcome is incomplete surgical resection of the tumor, repeat surgery and external beam radiation therapy may be performed. Previous clinical work suggests there may be a role for a folate receptor in the treatment of non-secretory, pituitary adenomas. MORAb-003 is a monoclonal antibody that has the potential to be an effective agent against resectable, non-functioning pituitary adenomas. MORAb-003 has been shown to be well tolerated. This study allows the opportunity to determine if therapy with farletuzumab is effective and safe.

Study Type

Interventional

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
    • Georgia
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
        • Emory University

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:

  • Males and females >18 years old
  • Diagnosis of non-functional pituitary adenoma
  • Able and willing to undergo surgical resection of the pituitary tumor
  • Significant medical conditions must be well-controlled and stable for at least 30 days prior to signing the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of clinically significant pituitary apoplexy
  • Presence of hormone-secreting adenomas
  • Presence of compressive optic neuropathy due to pituitary tumor
  • No prior surgical, medical, or radiation therapy in the last 6 months

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: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Efficacy of farletuzumab in subjects with resectable, non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas as measured by objective response in the tumor size.
Time Frame: Every 3 months
Every 3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Safety and tolerability of farletuzumab in this patient population.
Time Frame: Weekly for the first 3 months followed by every 2 weeks for 12 months
Weekly for the first 3 months followed by every 2 weeks for 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Morphotek

Investigators

  • Study Director: Bruce Wallin, MD, Morphotek
  • Principal Investigator: Nelson Oyesiku, MD, PhD, FACS, Emory University

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

February 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 28, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 3, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 1, 2013

Last Verified

November 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MORAb-003-007

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