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NCT01638676

PHASE1/PHASE2

A Phase I/II Trial of Vemurafenib and Metformin to Melanoma Patients

Sponsor: University of Louisville

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Summary

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of Vemurafenib in combination with Metformin in melanoma patients. The phase II part of the study will also evaluate the clinical activity of the combined regiment. Based on pre-clinical studies and a phase I trial, the investigators hypothesize that the combination of an FDA-approved non-toxic dose of oral Metformin with Vemurafenib will yield little toxicity and improve clinical outcomes in terms of objective response rates and survival in metastatic melanoma patients.

Official title: A Phase I/II Trial of Vemurafenib and Metformin to Unresectable Stage IIIC and Stage IV BRAF.V600E+ Melanoma Patients

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

Start Date

2012-07

Completion Date

2027-06

Last Updated

2021-10-29

Healthy Volunteers

Conditions

Melanoma

Interventions

DRUG

Vemurafenib

Vemurafenib (960 mg PO daily) in patients with unresectable BRAFV600E positive Stage IIIC and Stage IV melanoma

DRUG

Metformin

Metformin (500 mg PO BID x 2 weeks, then 850 mg PO BID)

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age; 2. Patients with histological confirmed BRAFV600E melanoma (Stage IIIC or Stage IV, American Joint Commission on Cancer); 3. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status(PS) of 0 to 2; 4. Life expectancy ≥ 3 months; 5. At least 1 site of radiographically measurable disease by RECIST 1.1 6. Adequate hematologic, renal, and liver function as defined by laboratory values performed within 42 days prior to initiation of dosing: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.0 x 109/L; * Platelet count ≥ 50 x 109/L; * Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL; * Serum creatinine ≤ 2 x upper limit of normal (ULN) * Total serum bilirubin ≤ 3 x ULN; * Serum aspartate transaminase (AST/SGOT) or serum alanine transaminase (ALT/SGPT) ≤ 3x ULN, and ≤ 4 x ULN if liver metastases are present. 7. Fertile males should use an effective method of contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after completion of treatment, as directed by their physician; 8. Pre-menopausal females and females \< 2 years after the onset of menopause should have a negative pregnancy test at Screening. Pre-menopausal females must agree to use an acceptable method of birth control from the time of the negative pregnancy test up to 90 days after the last dose of study drug. Females of non-childbearing potential may be included if they are either surgically sterile or have been postmenopausal for ≥ 1 year; 9. Before study entry, written informed consent must be obtained from the patient prior to performing any study-related procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior treatment with Vemurafenib; 2. Known hypersensitivity to Metformin or any of its components; 3. Previous progression of melanoma while on Metformin; 4. Received radiotherapy for non CNS disease within the 2 weeks prior to commencing study treatment or have not recovered from side effects of all radiation-related toxicities to Grade ≤ 1, except for alopecia; 5. Pregnant, breast-feeding, or refusing double barrier contraception, oral contraceptives, or avoidance of pregnancy measures; 6. Have any other uncontrolled infection or medical condition that could interfere with the conduct of the study

Locations (1)

James Graham Brown Cancer Center-University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, United States