Clinical trial • Phase III • Oncology

ETOPOSIDE for Testicular seminoma (stage I) | Testicular cancer

Phase III trial of ETOPOSIDE for Testicular seminoma (stage I) | Testicular cancer.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Oncology
Trial Disease
Testicular seminoma (stage I) | Testicular cancer
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
08-11-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
18-12-2024

Trial design

Randomised, carboplatin auc7, one course (comparator arm); adjuvant bep (bleomycin + etoposide + cisplatin), one course (experimental arm)-controlled Phase III trial across 15 sites in Sweden, Norway.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Carboplatin AUC7, one course (comparator arm); Adjuvant BEP (Bleomycin + Etoposide + Cisplatin), one course (experimental arm)
Target Sample Size
348

Eligibility

Recruits 348 No vulnerable populations selected; written informed consent is required from participants. Subject information and informed consent forms provided for adults (L1_SIS and ICF adults SE and L1_SIS and ICF adults_NO)..

Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable populations selected; written informed consent is required from participants. Subject information and informed consent forms provided for adults (L1_SIS and ICF adults SE and L1_SIS and ICF adults_NO).

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Histological diagnosis of unilateral seminoma testicular cancer, evaluating both size of tumor and stromal invasion of the rete testis\n- Clinical stage I\n- Tumor size over 4 cm and/or stromal invasion of the rete testis by tumor cells\n- Normal value of AFP before orchiectomy. A stable, slightly elevated AFP as a normal value may be permitted\n- Age ≥ 18 years and < 60 years\n- ECOG performance status 0, 1 or 2\n- Adequate organ function defined as: a. Serum alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN). b. Total serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN c. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L d. Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L e. GFR > 50 ml/min (see below for allowed methods of analysis)\n- All fertile patients should use safe contraception 6 months following adjuvant treatment (Patient: Condom (Sweden only) or sterilisation or Partner: combination hormonal contraceptive, sterilisation or intrauterine device)\n- Written informed consent"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Signs of metastatic disease evaluated by CT thorax, abdomen and pelvis\n- Prior diagnosis of testicular cancer\n- Chronic pulmonary disorders giving a high risk of bleomycin induced toxicity (for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or lung fibrosis)\n- Prior history of any cancer the last 5 years excluding basal cell carcinoma\n- Known hypersensitivity or contraindications for the study drugs\n- Serious concomitant systemic disorders (for example active infection, unstable cardiovascular disease) that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient’s ability to complete the study or interfere with the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the study treatment\n- Conditions – medical, social, psychological – which could prevent adequate information and follow-up\n- Medication interacting with the study drugs"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Relapse rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Short-term toxicity","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Long-term toxicity","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Health related quality of life","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Overall survival","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Health economy analysis","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
348
Recruitment Window Months
212
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required from participants; adult subject information and informed consent forms provided (documents: L1_SIS and ICF adults SE, L1_SIS and ICF adults_NO) in Swedish and Norwegian.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
15
Total Number Of Participants
348

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-12-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
08-09-2025
Processing Time Days
271
Number Of Sites
10
Number Of Participants
174

Sites

Site Name
Region Vaesterbotten
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Martin Hellström
Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
Department of Oncology-Pathology
Contact Person Name
Gabriella Cohn Cedermark
Site Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Annika Hedlund
Contact Person Email
annika.hedlund@vregion.se
Site Name
Region Vaesternorrland
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Elin Jänes
Contact Person Email
elin.janes@lvn.se
Site Name
Lund University Hospital
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Olof Ståhl
Contact Person Email
olof.stahl@med.lu.se
Site Name
Uppsala University Hospital
Department Name
Department of Medicine
Contact Person Name
Ingrid Glimelius
Site Name
Region Vaestmanland
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Martin Bruzelius
Site Name
Region Gaevleborg
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Sattar Zebary
Site Name
Region Oestergoetland
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Malin Huss
Site Name
Region Joenkoepings Laen
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Linn Pettersson
Contact Person Email
linn.pettersson@lvn.se

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
28-11-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
10-09-2025
Processing Time Days
286
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
174

Sites

Site Name
Helse Moere Og Romsdal HF
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Øyvind Kvammen
Contact Person Email
oivind.kvammen@helse-mr.no
Site Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Helene Francisca Stigter Negaard
Contact Person Email
uxhega@ous-hf.no
Site Name
Helse Bergen HF
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Åsa Karlsdottir
Site Name
Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge HF
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Hege Sagstuen Haugnes
Contact Person Email
hege.sagstuen.haugnes@unn.no
Site Name
St. Olavs Hospital HF
Department Name
Department of Oncology
Contact Person Name
Torgrim Tandstad
Contact Person Email
torgrim.tandstad@stolav.no

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
St. Olavs Hospital HF
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Norway

Third parties

  • {"country":"Sweden","full_name":"Karolinska University Hospital","duties_or_roles":"code: 1","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Sweden","full_name":"Lund University Hospital","duties_or_roles":"code: 1","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Norway","full_name":"St. Olavs Hospital HF","duties_or_roles":"code: 1","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}
  • {"country":"Sweden","full_name":"Region Oestergoetland","duties_or_roles":"code: 1","organisation_type":"Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
ETOPOSIDE
Active Substance
ETOPOSIDE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous administration
Route
Intravenous administration
Maximum Dose
500 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
CISPLATIN
Active Substance
CISPLATIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous administration
Route
Intravenous administration
Maximum Dose
100 mg/m2
Investigational Product Name
BLEOMYCIN
Active Substance
BLEOMYCIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous administration
Route
Intravenous administration
Maximum Dose
90000 U
Investigational Product Name
CARBOPLATIN
Active Substance
CARBOPLATIN
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
Intravenous administration
Route
Intravenous administration
Maximum Dose
1500 mg
Combination Treatment
Yes

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