Clinical trial • Phase III • Cardiology|Oncology

EMPAGLIFLOZIN for Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity|Cancer

Phase III trial of EMPAGLIFLOZIN for Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity|Cancer.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Cardiology|Oncology
Trial Disease
Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity|Cancer
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
21-06-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
29-07-2024

Trial design

Randomised, empagliflozin 10 mg (jardiance 10 mg film-coated tablets) versus placebo equivalent to empagliflozin without active substances (placebo matching empagliflozin 10 mg).-controlled Phase III trial across 2 sites in Poland.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Empagliflozin 10 mg (Jardiance 10 mg film-coated tablets) versus placebo equivalent to empagliflozin without active substances (placebo matching empagliflozin 10 mg).
Target Sample Size
220
Trial Duration For Participant
365

Eligibility

Recruits 220 No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must be able to give written informed consent (ability to give written informed consent is an inclusion criterion). Study documents include a Subject Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form for adults. No assent or parental consent for minors is mentioned..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Pregnant or lactating females.
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected. Participants must be able to give written informed consent (ability to give written informed consent is an inclusion criterion). Study documents include a Subject Information Sheet and Informed Consent Form for adults. No assent or parental consent for minors is mentioned.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status from 0 to 2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Known neoplastic disease prior to the initiation of chemotherapy with a high dose of anthracyclines (doxorubicin ≥ 240 mg / m2 b.w. or epirubicin ≥ 360 mg / m2 b.w.)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- No history of heart failure (left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50% as assessed by echocardiography)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Ability to give written informed consent and comply with protocol requirements."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Women of child-bearing age must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- All males and females must consent to the use of effective contraception throughout the study period and after study medication is discontinued."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must meet and/or agree to all the following for contraception: a. use 2 effective methods of contraception (abstinence, IUD, oral contraceptive, or double barrier device) from informed consent and for at least 6 months after study drug discontinuation. b. agrees not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purpose of reproduction for the same time period."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Sexually active men and their sexual partners must use effective methods of contraception from the moment they sign their informed consent to participate in the study and for at least 3 months after discontinuation of the study drug."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- History of heart failure."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Presence of any disease with a life expectancy <1 year in the opinion of the Investigator."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Treatment with any SGLT-2 inhibitor for up to 3 months prior to study enrolment."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Pregnant or lactating females."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Drug or alcohol abuse."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Suspected non-compliance and irregular use of study drug."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Inability to perform cardiac MRI due to, e.g., claustrophobia, weight> 120 kg."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Left ventricle systolic dysfunction assessed by echocardiography (LVEF<50%)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Significant valve disease"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Previous chemotherapy or radiation to the chest."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Symptomatic hypotension and / or SBP <100 mmHg at Visit 1 or Visit 2."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Liver disease, as determined by Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or alkaline phosphatase levels above 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) at Visit 1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Renal impairment, defined as eGFR <20 mL / min / 1.73 m2 or dialysis requirement, as determined at Visit 1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- History of ketoacidosis."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Gastrointestinal surgery or gastrointestinal disturbance that could impair drug absorption."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to first event of left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Criterion for the diagnosis of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in echocardiography: reduction of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)> 10 percentage points from baseline to <50%","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Diagnosis by echocardiography: reduction of LVEF > 10 percentage points from baseline to <50%; endpoint measured as time to first event."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Overall response rate 1. Composite secondary endpoint • all-cause death • cardiovascular death • myocardial infarction • stroke 2. Other: • decrease in GLS (global longitudinal strain) • structural myocardial alterations in CMR • changes in the concentration of biomarkers in blood samples (Troponin T, NTproBNP)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Composite endpoint includes all-cause death, cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke. Other measures include decrease in GLS (global longitudinal strain), structural myocardial alterations on cardiac MRI (CMR), and changes in blood biomarkers (Troponin T, NT-proBNP)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Incidence and intensity of Adverse events (AEs), including serious AEs (SAEs).Withdrawal from study drug due to AEs • Clinically relevant changes in laboratory assessments from baseline. • Clinically relevant new finding or worsening of existing condition on physical examination • Assessment of vital status. AESIs: ketoacidosis, lower limb amputation • Laboratory parameters: hematology, serum chemistry, lipids profile, and urinalysis.Physical Examination •Vital Status: SBP, DBP and pulse rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Safety endpoints: incidence and severity of AEs/SAEs, withdrawals due to AEs, clinically relevant lab changes (hematology, chemistry, lipids, urinalysis), physical examination findings, vital signs (SBP, DBP, pulse). AESIs specified include ketoacidosis and lower limb amputation."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
220
Recruitment Window Months
52
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required from participants (ability to give written informed consent). Subject information and informed consent form (adults) document present. No assent or parental consent procedures for minors are mentioned.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
2
Total Number Of Participants
220

Poland

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
01-07-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
21-10-2025
Processing Time Days
478
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
220

Sites

Site Name
Instytut Hematologii I Transfuzjologii
Department Name
CWBK/Klinika Hematologii z Poradnią Hematologii
Principal Investigator Name
Sebastian Szmit
Principal Investigator Email
s.szmit@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Sebastian Szmit
Contact Person Email
s.szmit@gmail.com
Site Name
Narodowy Instytut Onkologii Im. Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Department Name
Centrum Wsparcia Badań Kliicznych/ ANBK
Principal Investigator Name
Anna Borowiec
Principal Investigator Email
Anna.Borowiec@nio.gov.pl
Contact Person Name
Anna Borowiec
Contact Person Email
Anna.Borowiec@nio.gov.pl

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Narodowy Instytut Onkologii Im. Marii Sklodowskiej-Curie Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Poland

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Jardiance 10 mg film-coated tablets
Active Substance
EMPAGLIFLOZIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
ORAL
Route
Oral
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/14/930/014)
Starting Dose
10 mg
Dose Levels
10 mg
Frequency
Once daily (max daily dose 10 mg)
Maximum Dose
10 mg
Investigational Product Name
Placebo equivalent to empagliflozin without active substances
Modality
Other

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