Study Name |
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Gemcitabine and Cisplatin With or Without CPI-613 (Devimistat)as First Line Therapy for Patients With Advanced Unresectable Biliary Tract Cancer (BilT-04) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (if applicable) |
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NCT04203160 |
Clinical Trial Category (check all that apply) |
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Study Center |
Institution Name |
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University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center |
Institution Address |
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1500 E Medical Center Dr. |
City |
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Ann Arbor |
State |
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Michigan |
Zip Code |
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48109 |
Country |
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United States |
Phone |
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(800) 865-1125 |
Website |
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https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04203160 |
List additional Institutions (include address, phone number, and website) |
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University of Texas Southwestern
University of Washington |
Study Contacts |
Principal Investigator |
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Vaibhav Sahai, MBBS, MS |
P.I. Phone |
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(800) 865-1125 |
P.I. Email |
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CancerAnswerLine@med.umich.edu |
List additional Principal Investigators (include phone number and email) |
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Muhammad Shalaan Beg, MD at UT Southwestern
David Zhen, MD at University of Washington |
Study Coordinator |
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Meghan Johnson |
Study Coordinator Phone |
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(800) 865-1125 |
Study Coordinator Email |
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CancerAnswerLine@med.umich.edu |
OVERVIEW – in layman’s terms (150 words max) |
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Patients with advanced biliary cancer (gallbladder or cholangiocarcinoma) previously untreated with systemic chemotherapy will receive gemcitabine + cisplatin + CPI-613 (targets enzymes that are involved in cancer cell energy metabolism). |
Enrollment |
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78 |
Study Start Date |
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06/01/2020 |
Estimated Completion Date |
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6/30/2025 |
Purpose of the Study – in Layman’s Terms (use the “+” to add more list items) |
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- Improve survival of patients with advanced biliary cancer
- Identify safe dose of CPI-613 (devimistat) when given in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin
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Inclusion Criteria – Patients Must: |
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- Tissue diagnosis of advanced, surgically inoperable biliary cancer
- No prior systemic chemotherapy for advanced cancer
- May have previously undergone radiation, liver directed therapy or surgery
- Must have measurable disease on CT or MR scans
- Age >= 18 years
- Performance status ECOG 0 or 1
- Must be able to tolerate CT or MRI scans
- Adequate organ function (per protocol)
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Exclusion Criteria – Patients Must NOT: |
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- No brain metastasis unless treated and stable for 3 months
- Underwent a major surgical procedure < 4 weeks prior to enrollment
- No prior organ transplantation
- No ongoing or uncontrolled infection
- Must not be pregnant or breast feeding
- No other active cancer (with some exceptions such as localized skin cancer)
- No active heart disease including symptomatic heart failure (NYHA class 3 or 4), unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia or interstitial lung disease
- No prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or compulsorily detained
- Prolonged QTcF interval >480 msec on ECG
- Psychiatric illness, other significant medical illness, or social situation which may limit compliance
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REQUIRED TESTS PRIOR TO BEGINNING STUDY TREATMENT – in layman’s terms |
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- Blood tests, CT or MR scans
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POTENTIAL SIDE-EFFECTS – in layman’s terms |
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- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Low blood counts (e.g. anemia)
- Nausea (usually mild to moderate) from cisplatin and/or gemcitabine
- Potential for kidney damage from cisplatin and/or gemcitabine
- Potential for hearing loss / ringing in ears from cisplatin
- Low appetite from gemcitabine and/or cisplatin
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