Recruiting
Phase 2

Ramucirumab & Trifluridine/Tipiracil

Sponsor:

Academic and Community Cancer Research United

Code:

NCT04660760

Conditions

Clinical Stage III Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IVA Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Paclitaxel

Quality-of-Life Assessment

Ramucirumab

Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride

Study Details

Brief summary:

This phase II trial studies the effect of the combination of ramucirumab and trifluridine/tipiracil or paclitaxel in treating patients with previously treated gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced). Ramucirumab may damage tumor cells by targeting new blood vessel formation. Trifluridine/tipiracil is a chemotherapy pill and that may damage tumor cells by damaging their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Paclitaxel may block cell growth by stopping cell division which may kill tumor cells. Giving ramucirumab and trifluridine/tipiracil will not be worse than ramucirumab and paclitaxel in treating gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer.

Conditions

Clinical Stage III Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Clinical Stage III Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IV Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IV Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma AJCC v8

Clinical Stage IVA Gastric Cancer AJCC v8

Study ID

NCT04660760

Start date

Jun 16, 2021

Status verified date

May, 2023

Completion date

May 31, 2026

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jul 31, 2024

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age >= 18 years
  • Histological or cytological confirmation of adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction
  • Have locally advanced unresectable or metastatic disease that has progressed =< 180 days since last treatment
  • One or more measurable or nonmeasurable evaluable lesions per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST)
  • Planned for second line treatment defined by failing or were intolerant to previous standard chemotherapies containing one or more of the following agents:

  • Fluoropyrimidine (IV 5-FU or capecitabine) and platinum (cisplatin or oxaliplatin)
  • Trastuzumab in case of HER2-positive disease
  • NOTE: For the patients whose disease recurred =< 168 days from the last dose of adjuvant anticancer chemotherapy, that adjuvant anticancer chemotherapy is counted as 1 prior chemotherapy line
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0 or 1
  • Ability to swallow oral medications
  • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1500/mm\^3 (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Platelet count >= 100,000/mm\^3 (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Hemoglobin >= 9.0 g/dL (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Total bilirubin =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) =< 3 x ULN ( =< 5.0 x UNL, if with liver metastasis) (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • International normalized ratio (INR) =< 1.5 x ULN, and a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) =< 5 seconds above the ULN (unless receiving anticoagulation therapy) (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)

  • Note: Patients receiving warfarin must be switched to low molecular weight heparin and have achieved stable coagulation profile prior to first dose of protocol therapy
  • Note: Patients on full-dose anticoagulation must be on a stable dose (minimum duration 14 days) of oral anticoagulant or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
  • Exception: If receiving warfarin, the patient must have an INR =< 3.0. For heparin and LMWH there should be no active bleeding (that is, no bleeding within 14 days prior to first dose of protocol therapy) or pathological condition present that carries a high risk of bleeding (for example, tumor involving major vessels or known varices)
  • Urinary protein is =< 1+ on dipstick or routine urinalysis (UA; if urine dipstick or routine analysis is >= 2+, a 24-hour urine collection for protein must demonstrate =< 1000 mg of protein in 24 hours to allow participation in this protocol) (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Creatinine =< 1.5 times the ULN or creatinine clearance (measured via 24-hour urine collection) >= 50 mL/minute (that is, if serum creatinine is >= 1.5 times the ULN, a 24-hour urine collection to calculate creatinine clearance must be performed) (obtained =< 7 days prior to registration)
  • Negative pregnancy test done =< 7 days prior to registration, for women of childbearing potential only
  • Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
  • Provide informed written consent =< 28 days prior to registration
  • Willing to return to enrolling institution for follow-up (during the Active Monitoring Phase of the study)
  • Because the teratogenicity of ramucirumab is not known, the patient, if sexually active, must be postmenopausal, surgically sterile, or using effective contraception (hormonal or barrier methods)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown:

  • Pregnant women
  • Nursing women
  • Women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception
  • Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens
  • Previous treatment with TAS-102 or ramucirumab
  • Previous taxane therapy =< 180 days prior to registration
  • Any grade 3-4 gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding =< 90 days prior to registration
  • History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or any other significant thromboembolism (venous port or catheter thrombosis or superficial venous thrombosis are not considered "significant") =< 90 days prior to registration
  • Any arterial thromboembolic events, including but not limited to myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, cerebrovascular accident, or unstable angina, =< 180 days prior to registration
  • Prior history of GI perforation/fistula =< 180 days of registration or risk factors for perforation
  • Serious or nonhealing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture =< 28 days prior to registration
  • Major surgery =< 28 days prior to first dose of protocol therapy, or minor surgery/subcutaneous venous access device placement =< 7 days prior to registration
  • Elective or planned major surgery to be performed during the course of the clinical trial
  • Cirrhosis at a level of Child-Pugh B (or worse) or cirrhosis (any degree) and a history of hepatic encephalopathy or clinically meaningful ascites resulting from cirrhosis. NOTE: Clinically meaningful ascites is defined as ascites from cirrhosis requiring diuretics or paracentesis
  • Uncontrolled or poorly-controlled hypertension (>= 150 mmHg systolic or >= 90 mmHg diastolic for >= 4 weeks) despite standard medical management
  • Immunocompromised and known to be human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and currently receiving antiretroviral therapy

  • NOTE: Patients known to be HIV positive, but without clinical evidence of an immunocompromised state, are eligible for this trial
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
  • Receiving any other investigational agent which would be considered as a treatment for the primary neoplasm
  • Other active malignancy =< 3 years prior to registration. EXCEPTIONS: Non-melanotic skin cancer or carcinoma-in-situ of the cervix. NOTE: If there is a history of prior malignancy, they must not be receiving other specific treatment for their cancer
  • Receiving chronic antiplatelet therapy, including dipyridamole or clopidogrel, or similar agents. NOTE: Once-daily aspirin use (maximum dose 325 mg/day) is permitted

Study Design

Enrollment

116 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Treatment

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Arm A (TAS-102, ramucirumab)

Patients receive TAS-102 PO BID on days 1-5 and 8-12, and ramucirumab IV over 30-60 minutes on days 1 and 15. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 36 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

active comparator: Arm B (paclitaxel, ramucirumab)

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1-96 hours on days 1, 8, and 15, and ramucirumab IV over 30-60 minutes on days 1 and 15. Treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 36 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Interventions

Paclitaxel

Given IV

Quality-of-Life Assessment

Complete questionnaires

Ramucirumab

Given IV

Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride

Given PO

Primary outcome measure

  • Progression-free survival [ Time Frame: Up to 1 year ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Recruiting

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259

Contacts

ACCRU Operations

507-538-7448ACCRU@mayo.edu

Principal Investigator:

Mohamad B. Sonbol

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Recruiting

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033

Contacts

ACCRU Operations

507-538-7448ACCRU@mayo.edu

Principal Investigator:

Syma Iqbal

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Recruiting

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224-9980

Contacts

ACCRU Operations

507-538-7448ACCRU@mayo.edu

Principal Investigator:

Jason S. Starr

Cleveland Clinic-Weston

Recruiting

Weston, Florida, United States, 33331

Contacts

ACCRU Operations

507-538-7448ACCRU@mayo.edu

Principal Investigator:

Arun Nagarajan

Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center

Recruiting

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232

Contacts

Clinical Trial Information Program

800-811-8480cip@vumc.org

Principal Investigator:

Michael Gibson

Saint Vincent Hospital Cancer Center Green Bay

Recruiting

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54301

Contacts

ACCRU Operations

507-538-7448ACCRU@mayo.edu

Principal Investigator:

Anthony J. Jaslowski

More Information

Sponsor

Academic and Community Cancer Research United

Last update posted

Apr 1, 2024

Last verified

May, 2023

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-09. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Academic and Community Cancer Research United on 2024-04-01.