57 Participants Needed

Gemcitabine + Cisplatin for Bladder Cancer

Recruiting at 8 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot take other investigational drugs or be on another clinical trial that might affect the study's main outcome.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug combination Gemcitabine and Cisplatin for bladder cancer?

Research shows that the combination of Gemcitabine and Cisplatin is effective for treating bladder cancer, with a better balance of effectiveness and side effects compared to older treatments. It is considered the standard care for advanced bladder cancer, offering a survival advantage and being less toxic than some other chemotherapy options.12345

What safety data exists for the combination of Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in treating bladder cancer?

Gemcitabine and Cisplatin have been used together for bladder cancer treatment, but they can cause side effects. Cisplatin may lead to nausea, vomiting, kidney problems, and blood cell issues, while Gemcitabine is generally well-tolerated but can also cause similar side effects. It's important to manage these side effects to avoid treatment delays.678910

How does the drug Gemcitabine + Cisplatin differ from other treatments for bladder cancer?

Gemcitabine combined with Cisplatin is favored over the older MVAC regimen for advanced bladder cancer due to its better safety profile, with fewer severe side effects like mouth sores and infections. This combination is now considered a standard treatment because it offers similar effectiveness with improved tolerability, especially important for elderly patients who may not tolerate more toxic treatments.123711

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to see if getting chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Cisplatin for four 21 day cycles for a total of 12 weeks can help shrink the tumor before undergoing surgery for kidney cancer.

Research Team

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Jonathan Coleman, MD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with high-grade upper tract transitional cell carcinoma who are fit for kidney surgery. They must have certain blood and organ function levels, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, use effective contraception, and have no recent major heart issues or surgeries. Prior systemic chemotherapy disqualifies them.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer is a high-grade type in the upper urinary tract, confirmed by tests.
I am a suitable candidate for major kidney or ureter surgery, as determined by a specialist.
Required Initial Laboratory Values: Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1500 cells/mm3, Platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/mm3, Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0g/dL, Bilirubin ≤ 1.2, Aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN for the institution, Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 x ULN for the institution, Serum creatinine ≤ 1.3 mg/dL if male or ≤ 1.1 mg/dL if female OR calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 55 ml/min/1.73m^2, If female of childbearing potential, serum pregnancy test is negative, Patients with reproductive potential must use an effective method to avoid pregnancy for the duration of the trial.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a heart rhythm problem that is moderate to severe.
I do not have any serious ongoing health or mental health conditions.
Concomitant use of any other investigational drugs
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Participants receive Gemcitabine and Cisplatin for four 21-day cycles to shrink the tumor before surgery

12 weeks
4 visits (in-person, every 3 weeks)

Surgery

Participants undergo radical nephroureterectomy or distal ureterectomy

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety, effectiveness, and disease progression after treatment

3 years

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Cisplatin
  • Gemcitabine
Trial Overview The study tests if Gemcitabine and Cisplatin chemotherapy given over four cycles (each lasting 21 days) can shrink kidney tumors before surgery. The treatment spans a total of 12 weeks.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Gemcitabine and CisplatinExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This is a Phase II Study of Gemcitabine and Cisplatin (GC) as neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with upper tract high-grade urothelial carcinoma who are candidates for radical nephroureterectomy or distal ureterectomy.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,998
Recruited
602,000+

Hartford Hospital

Collaborator

Trials
140
Recruited
19,700+

Mayo Clinic

Collaborator

Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+

Findings from Research

The gemcitabine and cisplatin doublet regimen has shown a better efficacy-toxicity profile compared to the traditional MVAC chemotherapy for bladder cancer, making it a more suitable option for elderly patients with metastatic disease.
Ongoing phase II studies of triplet regimens combining gemcitabine, paclitaxel, and either cisplatin or carboplatin have demonstrated promising activity and improved median survival, particularly in patients with visceral disease.
Overview of gemcitabine triplets in metastatic bladder cancer.de Wit, R., Bellmunt, J.[2022]
In a study of 28 patients aged 65 and older with urothelial cancer, the combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin was found to be reasonably well-tolerated, with 57.1% receiving it in the neoadjuvant setting.
The study suggests that a lower dose of gemcitabine (1000 mg/m²) is better tolerated than the standard higher dose (1250 mg/m²), as higher doses led to more hematologic toxicity and treatment delays.
Tolerability of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin for Treatment of Urothelial Cancer in the Elderly Population.Jan, AS., Dolan, DE., Lombardi, K., et al.[2022]
The combination of gemcitabine and carboplatin shows a promising overall response rate of 60% in treating transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, making it a potential alternative for patients who cannot tolerate cisplatin due to renal impairment or other comorbidities.
Given the high chemosensitivity of transitional cell carcinoma, this new treatment combination warrants further investigation in future phase III trials to confirm its efficacy and safety in a broader patient population.
Gemcitabine/carboplatin in advanced urothelial cancer.Carles, J., Nogué, M.[2022]

References

Overview of gemcitabine triplets in metastatic bladder cancer. [2022]
Tolerability of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin for Treatment of Urothelial Cancer in the Elderly Population. [2022]
Gemcitabine/carboplatin in advanced urothelial cancer. [2022]
Neoadjuvant gemcitabine plus cisplatin for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. [2022]
The effect of platinum analogues and combination chemotherapy on murine bladder cancer. [2013]
Cis-diamminedichloroplatinum activity in bidimensionally measurable metastatic lesions of bladder carcinoma. [2022]
Sequential therapy with gemcitabine and Carboplatin followed by Paclitaxel as first line treatment for advanced urothelial cancer. [2021]
Sequential gemcitabine and cisplatin followed by docetaxel as first-line treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma: a multicenter phase II study of the Hellenic Oncology Research Group. [2022]
Management of cisplatin-associated toxicities in bladder cancer patients. [2021]
[Phase II study on cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) by a collaborative study]. [2013]
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Gemcitabine in advanced bladder cancer. [2022]
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