Clinical Trial: Study of XIAP Antisense Given With Chemotherapy for Refractory/Relapsed AML

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: An Open-Label Phase I/II Study of XIAP Antisense AEG35156 Administered to Patients With Refractory/Relapsed AML in Combination With Chemotherapy

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine if the drug, called AEG35156, can be safely given to AML patients and whether it effectively reduces levels of a protein (XIAP) to increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy (ara-C and idarubicin) in patients with refractory or relapsed AML.

Detailed Summary: This is a phase I/II, single-arm, open-label, study to establish the recommended dose and activity of AEG35156 administered as a daily x3 two-hour infusion prior to reinduction chemotherapy with idarubicin and ara-C followed by weekly two-hour AEG35156 infusions. Subjects eligible for study entry must have confirmed diagnosis of AML in first relapse after an initial CR that lasted less than 6 months or primary refractory AML. Fixed dose of idarubicin and ara-C will be given, plus one of eight doses of AEG35156: 12, 24, 48, 75, 110, 165, 250 and 350mg/m2. A maximum of 54 patients will be treated in cohorts of size 3, starting at 12mg/m2, and not skipping any untried dose level when escalating. Following dose escalation, approximately 20 patients will be treated at the best acceptable dose as determined by the method of Thall and Cook (2004).
Sponsor: Aegera Therapeutics

Current Primary Outcome: Dose at which AEG35156 when combined with fixed doses of ara-C and idarubicin, produces acceptable CR and toxicity rates as defined and observed at 30 days post-last dose [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Original Primary Outcome: Dose at which AEG35156 when combined with fixed doses of ara-C and idarubicin, produces acceptable CR and toxicity rates as defined and observed at 30 days post-last dose

Current Secondary Outcome: Effects of AEG35156 on XIAP mRNA and protein expression and plasma pharmacokinetic profile of AEG35156. [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Effects of AEG35156 on XIAP mRNA and protein expression and plasma pharmacokinetic profile of AEG35156.

Information By: Aegera Therapeutics

Dates:
Date Received: August 10, 2006
Date Started: October 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 30, 2009
Last Verified: November 2009