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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Nintedanib + Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Muhammad Beg, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
No more than one prior line of non-gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel containing systemic therapy for metastatic/locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Age ≥ 18 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up each 28 day cycle for 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if adding the drug nintedanib to standard chemotherapy can help treat pancreatic cancer by making use of DCE-MRI.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with advanced pancreatic cancer who have not had more than one non-gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel treatment for their condition. They must be able to perform daily activities with minimal assistance (ECOG score of 0-1) and have at least one measurable tumor lesion. Women must test negative for pregnancy and agree to use contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the safety of Nintedanib combined with standard chemotherapy drugs, Gemcitabine and nab-Paclitaxel, in treating metastatic pancreatic cancer. It includes monitoring through DCE-MRI scans to assess how tumors respond.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include typical reactions from chemotherapy such as nausea, fatigue, hair loss, low blood counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems. Nintedanib may cause liver issues, high blood pressure, bleeding or clotting events.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I've had only one treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that didn't include gemcitabine or nab-paclitaxel.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My cancer is a type of pancreatic cancer that has spread or is advanced.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~each 28 day cycle for 2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and each 28 day cycle for 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)

Side effects data

From 2017 Phase 4 trial • 105 Patients • NCT02579603
31%
Diarrhoea
16%
Dyspnoea
12%
Vomiting
12%
Nausea
12%
Fatigue
10%
Decreased appetite
8%
Abdominal pain upper
6%
Asthenia
6%
Dizziness
6%
Weight decreased
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Contusion
6%
Cough
4%
Bronchitis
4%
Nasopharyngitis
2%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
2%
Atrial flutter
2%
Transient ischaemic attack
2%
Phlebitis
2%
Constipation
2%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
2%
Pyrexia
2%
Acute respiratory failure
2%
Pancreatitis acute
2%
Headache
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Nintedanib
Nintedanib + Pirfenidone

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Nintedanib MonotherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
One cycle of Nintedanib monotherapy followed by a total of eight cycles of both Nintedanib and the chemotherapeutic agents, or until disease progression, whichever comes first. Nintedanib dose escalation: 150, 200 mg PO BID Nab-paclitaxel: 125 mg/m2 day 1,8,15 every 28 days Gemcitabine: 1000 mg /m2 day 1,8,15 every 28 days
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Nintedanib
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

South Plains Oncology ConsortiumNETWORK
6 Previous Clinical Trials
65 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterLead Sponsor
1,047 Previous Clinical Trials
1,053,785 Total Patients Enrolled
Boehringer IngelheimIndustry Sponsor
2,505 Previous Clinical Trials
11,340,278 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Nintedanib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02902484 — Phase 1 & 2
Pancreatic Cancer Research Study Groups: Nintedanib Monotherapy
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Nintedanib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02902484 — Phase 1 & 2
Nintedanib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02902484 — Phase 1 & 2
Pancreatic Cancer Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT02902484 — Phase 1 & 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any other experiments involving Nintedanib that have been completed?

"Presently, 19 clinical trials are evaluating the efficacy of Nintedanib. Of those studies, 5 are in their final phase and 254 different medical centres throughout Chicago, Illinois are running these experiments."

Answered by AI

How many individuals are being accepted for inclusion in this trial?

"Unfortunately, the trial is not currently enrolling patients. It was first posted on September 7th 2017 and most recently updated on August 26th 2022. There are 578 trials for pancreatic cancer and 19 studies utilising nintedanib actively recruiting participants if you're seeking other clinical opportunities."

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Has this type of research ever been conducted prior to now?

"Nintedanib is presently being researched in 19 active trials across 53 cities and 30 nations. Way back in 2012, Boehringer Ingelheim sponsored a trial which enrolled 140 participants and completed both Phase 1 & 2 clinical studies. Since then, 91 more have been conducted."

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What ailments have been successfully addressed by Nintedanib?

"Typically, nintedanib is prescribed for patients suffering from adenocarcinoma. This medication can also be beneficial in treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer due to adenocarcinoma and systemic scleroderma as well."

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Is this experiment accepting participants currently?

"According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is not in need of new candidates at present time. Originally posted on September 7th 2017 and most recently updated August 26th 2022, this trial is currently inactive but there are 597 other trials that require participants right now."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Virginia
What site did they apply to?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am 38 years male. recently diagnosed neuroendocrine carcinoma of pancreas, i want to enroll in any drug trial. please redirect me to the concerned authority.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
~2 spots leftby Apr 2025