Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Pancreatic Cancer Non-resectable Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting Pancreatic Cancer Metastatic | Drug: Dronabinol in Oral Dosage Form Drug: Placebo in Oral Dosage Form | Phase 3 |
Patients with pancreatic cancer suffer from multiple symptoms related to the tumor itself or induced by the chemotherapy. The available supportive therapy is still not able to relief all symptoms that are caused by the malignancy itself as well as by the antineoplastic therapy.
Additionally, anorexia and weight loss, that often result in increased morbidity and mortality in this patient population as well as in psycho-social burden and suffering in patients and their relatives, are unmet needs in pancreatic cancer patients.
Therapeutic approaches focus on treating the malignancy itself, additional nutritional support and physical examination might prevent patients from further side effects such as sarcopenia.
During the last decades a number of appetite-modulating drugs have been under clinical investigation. A number of studies focused on the endocannabinoid system, which is involved amongst others in appetite-modulating, antiemetic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory processes.
As dronabinol is already used as magistral formulation, its beneficial effect has often been observed in these patients in the clinical routine, especially in patients with therapy-refractory nausea and emesis. Due to its broad efficacy it might be of benefit for patients suffering from malignancy. Thus, investigators want to evaluate the efficacy of dronabinol in the improvement of chemotherapy-induced and tumor-related symptoms in advanced pancreatic patients during systemic first-line chemotherapy. However, data on optimal dosage are conflicting yet.
In detail, investigators want to study whether dronabinol has a positive influence on quality of life and whether symptoms caused by the tumor or by the chemotherapy itself might be palliated by dronabinol. Beneficial and potential harmful side effects and the personal perception of advanced pancreatic cancer patients will be documented.
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 140 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Participant, Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Dronabinol in the Improvement of ChemOthErapy-induced and Tumor-Related Symptoms in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer During First-line Chemotherapy (DIsCOvER) |
Actual Study Start Date : | December 16, 2019 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | June 30, 2022 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | June 30, 2022 |
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Active Comparator: Dronabinol
BX-1 contains 25 mg dronabinol/ml (2.5% delta-9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol = THC), oral solution; three applications per day from 2.5 mg (3 x 1 droplet) up to 30 mg (3 x 12 droplets)
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Drug: Dronabinol in Oral Dosage Form
Titration period for 4 weeks: titration according to tolerability from 2.5 mg (3 x 1 droplet) up to 30 mg (3 x 12 droplets) per day; dose increased by 2.5 mg (3 x 1 droplet) every other day Maintenance period for 12 weeks: individually tolerated maximum dose (up to 30 mg ≙ 3 x 12 droplets) at end of titration period will be continued for maintenance treatment Tapering period for 2 weeks: dose is decreased every other day by 5 mg (3 x 2 droplets) Safety follow-up: 4 weeks after end of treatment
Other Name: BX-1
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo: oral solution with cannabis flavor without active substance and otherwise identical to active comparator, three applications per day from 3 x 1 droplet up to 3 x 12 droplets
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Drug: Placebo in Oral Dosage Form
Titration period for 4 weeks: titration according to tolerability from 3 x 1 droplet up to 3 x 12 droplets per day; dose increased by 3 x 1 droplet every other day Maintenance period for 12 weeks: individually tolerated maximum dose (up to 3 x 12 droplets) at end of titration period will be continued for maintenance treatment Tapering period for 2 weeks: dose is decreased every other day by 3 x 2 droplets Safety follow-up: 4 weeks after end of treatment
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The EORTC-QLQ-C30 is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials.
The validated QLQ-C30 summary score is calculated as mean score of the 13 of the 15 EORTC QLQ-C30 scales (v3.0), based on 27 of 30 items (the Financial Impact scale and Quality of Life score are not included). A high score for a symptom scale / item (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnoea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhoea) represents a high level of symptomatology / problems. A high score for a functional scale (physical functioning, role functioning, cognitive functioning, emotional functioning, social functioning) represents a high / healthy level of functioning. Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points.
A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials.
The validated QLQ-C30 summary score is calculated as mean score of items. A high score for a symptom scale / item (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnoea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhoea) represents a high level of symptomatology / problems.
Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points. A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials.
The validated QLQ-C30 summary score is calculated as mean score of items. A high score for a symptom scale / item (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnoea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhoea) represents a high level of symptomatology / problems.
Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points. A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
A high score for a symptom scale / item (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnoea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhoea) represents a high level of symptomatology / problems.
Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points. A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials.
The validated QLQ-C30 summary score is calculated as mean score of items. A high score for the global health status (overall health during the past week) and global QoL (overall quality of life during the past week) represents a high QoL.
Scores: 1 - 7, 1 = very poor and 7 = excellent. A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ) is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials. A high score for a functional scale (physical functioning, role functioning, cognitive functioning, emotional functioning, social functioning) represents a high / healthy level of functioning.
Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points.
A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
Mean change of Phase angle (PA); Phase Angle has long been linked to nutritional status. This marker is fast becoming recognised as a global health marker in total body health assessment. A higher Phase Angle could mean an increase in muscle mass (body cell mass) or a decrease in fluid, either from recovery from infection or injury (a good thing!) or a decrease in fluid from dehydration (a bad thing!). A loss of fat could also increase Phase Angle.
A lower Phase Angle could mean a loss of muscle mass (a bad thing), or an increase of fluid (rehydrating which is a good thing, or sign of inflammation or infection - a bad thing), or gaining fat (which could be a good or bad thing depending on your state of health).
Phase Angle is a direct measurement, (not a calculation using equations) of the cell membrane.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Richard Greil, Prof.MD | +43 57255 ext 25801 | r.greil@agmt.at | |
Contact: Daniela Wolkersdorfer, PhD | +43 662640 ext 4412 | d.wolkersdorfer@agmt.at |
Austria | |
Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen GmbH, Abteilung für Innere Medizin IV | Recruiting |
Wels, Oberösterreich, Austria, 4600 | |
Contact: Gudrun Piringer, MD +43 7242 415 ext 3452 Gurdrun.Piringer@klinikum-wegr.at | |
Contact: Mathaeus Muehlberger, BScN +43 7242 415 ext 3452 Mathaeus.Muehlberger@klinikum-wegr.at | |
Principal Investigator: Gudrun Piringer, MD | |
KABEG-Klinikum Klagenfurt am Woerthersee, Abteilung f. Anaesthesie u. Intensivmedizin | Recruiting |
Klagenfurt, Austria, 9020 | |
Contact: Rudolf Likar, Prof.MD.MSc +43 463 538 ext 26100 rudolf.likar@kabeg.at | |
Contact: Brigitte Trummer +43 463 538 ext 35756 brigitte.trummer@kabeg.at | |
Principal Investigator: Rudolf Likar, Prof.MD.MSc | |
LKH Hochsteiermark - Leoben, Abt. f. Innere Medizin, Haemato-Onkologie | Recruiting |
Leoben, Austria, 8700 | |
Contact: Christoph Tinchon, MD, Lead +43 3842 401 ext 2821 christoph.tinchon@kages.at | |
Contact: Manuela Maderdonner, BSc.,MSc. +43 3842 401 ext 3402 manuela.maderdonner@kages.at | |
Principal Investigator: Christoph Tinchon, MD, Lead | |
IIIrd Medical Department, Private Medical University Hospital Salzburg | Recruiting |
Salzburg, Austria, 5020 | |
Contact: Richard Greil, Prof.MD +43 57255 ext 25801 r.greil@salk.at | |
Contact: Michaela Schachner, Mag. +43 57255 ext 25823 m.schachner@salk.at | |
Krankenhaus d. Barmherzigen Brüder, Abt. f. Innere Medizin | Recruiting |
St. Veit an der Glan, Austria, 9300 | |
Contact: Harald Weiß, Senior MD +43 4212 499 harald.weiss@bbstveit.at | |
Contact: Maria Piribauer, MD +43 4212 499 maria.piribauer@bbstveit.at | |
Principal Investigator: Harald Weiss, Senior MD | |
Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr, Interne Medizin II | Recruiting |
Steyr, Austria, A-4400 | |
Contact: Georg Schreil, MD +43 50554 66 ext 24208 georg.schreil@ooeg.at | |
Contact: Regina Neuhauser +43 50554 66 ext 24202 regina.neuhauser@ooeg.at | |
Principal Investigator: Georg Schreil, MD | |
Medizinische Univ. Wien, Univ.Klinik f. Innere Medizin I, Onkologie | Not yet recruiting |
Vienna, Austria, 1090 | |
Contact: Gerald Prager, Ass.Prof.MD +43 1 40400 ext 44450 gerald.prager@meduniwien.ac.at | |
Contact: Susanne Schlagbauer susanne.schlagbauer@meduniwien.ac.at | |
Principal Investigator: Gerald Prager, Ass.Prof.MD | |
Hanusch Krankenhaus der Wiener Gebietskrankenkasse | Recruiting |
Vienna, Austria, 1140 | |
Contact: Thamer Sliwa, MD +43 1 910 21 ext 57301 thamer.sliwa@oegk.at | |
Contact: Anna Schipany, MSc +43 1 910 21 ext 86907 anna.schipany@oegk.at | |
Principal Investigator: Thamer Sliwa, MD |
Principal Investigator: | Felix Keil, Prof.MD | Med. Dept. III, Hematolog and Oncology |
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First Submitted Date ICMJE | May 28, 2019 | ||||||||
First Posted Date ICMJE | June 12, 2019 | ||||||||
Last Update Posted Date | November 20, 2020 | ||||||||
Actual Study Start Date ICMJE | December 16, 2019 | ||||||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | June 30, 2022 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||||||
Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Standardized area under the curve of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire (QLQ)-C30 symptom summary score over the on-treatment period. [ Time Frame: Prior to treatment start until end of 16 weeks maintenance treatment ] The EORTC-QLQ-C30 is an integrated system for assessing the health-related quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients participating in international clinical trials.
The validated QLQ-C30 summary score is calculated as mean score of the 13 of the 15 EORTC QLQ-C30 scales (v3.0), based on 27 of 30 items (the Financial Impact scale and Quality of Life score are not included). A high score for a symptom scale / item (fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnoea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhoea) represents a high level of symptomatology / problems. A high score for a functional scale (physical functioning, role functioning, cognitive functioning, emotional functioning, social functioning) represents a high / healthy level of functioning. Scores for individual items: "Not at All" = 1 point, "A Little" = 2 points, "Quite a Bit" = 3 points, "Very Much" = 4 points.
A linear transformation is used to standardize the raw score, so that overall scores range from 0 to 100.
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Brief Title ICMJE | Efficacy and Safety of Dronabinol in the Improvement of Chemotherapy-induced and Tumor-related Symptoms in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer | ||||||||
Official Title ICMJE | Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Dronabinol in the Improvement of ChemOthErapy-induced and Tumor-Related Symptoms in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer During First-line Chemotherapy (DIsCOvER) | ||||||||
Brief Summary | Aim of this phase III trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of dronabinol (orally administered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)) as adjuvant therapy to first-line standard chemotherapy in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer for improvement of chemotherapy- and tumor-related symptoms applicated by individual titration up to the maximum tolerated dose. | ||||||||
Detailed Description |
Patients with pancreatic cancer suffer from multiple symptoms related to the tumor itself or induced by the chemotherapy. The available supportive therapy is still not able to relief all symptoms that are caused by the malignancy itself as well as by the antineoplastic therapy. Additionally, anorexia and weight loss, that often result in increased morbidity and mortality in this patient population as well as in psycho-social burden and suffering in patients and their relatives, are unmet needs in pancreatic cancer patients. Therapeutic approaches focus on treating the malignancy itself, additional nutritional support and physical examination might prevent patients from further side effects such as sarcopenia. During the last decades a number of appetite-modulating drugs have been under clinical investigation. A number of studies focused on the endocannabinoid system, which is involved amongst others in appetite-modulating, antiemetic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory processes. As dronabinol is already used as magistral formulation, its beneficial effect has often been observed in these patients in the clinical routine, especially in patients with therapy-refractory nausea and emesis. Due to its broad efficacy it might be of benefit for patients suffering from malignancy. Thus, investigators want to evaluate the efficacy of dronabinol in the improvement of chemotherapy-induced and tumor-related symptoms in advanced pancreatic patients during systemic first-line chemotherapy. However, data on optimal dosage are conflicting yet. In detail, investigators want to study whether dronabinol has a positive influence on quality of life and whether symptoms caused by the tumor or by the chemotherapy itself might be palliated by dronabinol. Beneficial and potential harmful side effects and the personal perception of advanced pancreatic cancer patients will be documented. |
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Study Type ICMJE | Interventional | ||||||||
Study Phase ICMJE | Phase 3 | ||||||||
Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
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Recruitment Status ICMJE | Recruiting | ||||||||
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Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE | Same as current | ||||||||
Estimated Study Completion Date ICMJE | June 30, 2022 | ||||||||
Estimated Primary Completion Date | June 30, 2022 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||||||
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Ages ICMJE | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) | ||||||||
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Listed Location Countries ICMJE | Austria | ||||||||
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NCT Number ICMJE | NCT03984214 | ||||||||
Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | AGMT_DISCOVER | ||||||||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | Yes | ||||||||
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Responsible Party | Arbeitsgemeinschaft medikamentoese Tumortherapie | ||||||||
Study Sponsor ICMJE | Arbeitsgemeinschaft medikamentoese Tumortherapie | ||||||||
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PRS Account | Arbeitsgemeinschaft medikamentoese Tumortherapie | ||||||||
Verification Date | November 2020 | ||||||||
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