Study of Niacin in Glioblastoma

Last updated: October 13, 2023
Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1/2

Condition

Gliomas

Astrocytoma

Treatment

Niacin CRT

Clinical Study ID

NCT04677049
NiacinCNS2020
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a single institution Phase I-II study to evaluate the tolerability and Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) (Phase I) and efficacy (Phase II) of adding Niacin CRT™ to standard first line treatment (concurrent Radiation Therapy (RT) and Temozolomide (TMZ) following by monthly TMZ - AKA Stupp protocol) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) wild type.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults, 18 years old to 75 years old inclusive.
  • New diagnoses of glioblastoma IDH wild type.
  • ECOG 0-2 (Appendix I).
  • Candidates for concurrent standard first line treatment according to theirNeuro-Oncologist and Radiotherapy Oncologist after maximal safe debulkingneurosurgery. Patients that only had biopsy are included as long as pathology confirmsthe diagnoses and it is considered the maximal safe procedure for that patient.
  • Adequate hematological, renal and hepatic function (see details in Section 4.1 of theprotocol).
  • Absence of known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, chronic hepatitis B orhepatitis C infection.
  • Absence of any other serious medical condition according to the medical judgment ofthe Qualified Investigator prior to registration.
  • Absence of any medical condition, which could interfere with oral medication intake.
  • Signed informed consent.
  • Patients must be accessible for treatment and follow-up. Patients registered on thistrial must be treated and followed at the participating centre.
  • Women/men of childbearing potential must have agreed to use a highly effectivecontraceptive method.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Glioblastoma, IDH-mutant.
  • Patients with a history of other malignancies, except: adequately treated non-melanomaskin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer of the cervix, or other solid tumourscuratively treated with no evidence of disease for ≥ 5 years. Additionally, any lowgrade or low risk malignancy not requiring treatment will not exclude a patient fromparticipation in the trial.
  • Known hypersensitivity to niacin.
  • Inability to provide informed consent.
  • Active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations of serum transaminases.
  • Active peptic ulcer or active gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 6 months.
  • Symptomatic gout.
  • Patients on 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme (HMG-COA reductase) inhibitors thatcannot discontinue them at least 2 weeks before starting Niacin CRT™.
  • Any prior systemic treatment for glioblastoma (standard, evidence based orexperimental) or radiotherapy/radiosurgery.
  • Individuals with MRI non-compatible metal in the body, or unable to undergo MRIprocedures including allergy to gadolinium.
  • Patients unfit for any treatment component, including contraindications forradiotherapy or Connective Tissue Disease.
  • Is currently participating and receiving study therapy or has participated in a studyof an investigational agent and received study therapy or used an investigationaldevice within 4 weeks of the first dose of treatment.
  • Has known psychiatric or substance abuse disorders that would interfere withcompliance with the requirements of the trial.
  • Pregnant, breast-feeding, unable and/or unwilling to use contraception methods.

Study Design

Total Participants: 59
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Niacin CRT
Phase: 1/2
Study Start date:
March 18, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2026

Study Description

During the Phase I stage Niacin CRT™ dose will be escalated every 4 weeks until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD dose will be prescribed to patients during the Phase II stage.

During the Phase I study a sample of blood at baseline, at each level dose of Niacin CRT™, and every two months during the maintenance phase while on Niacin CRTTM will be sent to a lab to evaluate the peripheral activity of Niacin CRT™ in innate immune system cells. These samples will be taken at the time of routine standard of care lab work.

Based on prior clinical trials evaluating niacin extended release formulation for the management of dyslipidaemias there is vast experience on dose escalation of niacin. One of the main side effects is flushing that is ameliorated by escalating doses in intervals no shorter than 4 weeks and usually decreases with time.

Following this schema, there is no increase in dose coinciding with TMZ while administered in a 5/28 days schedule (given daily for 5 days of each 28-day cycle). This will not only improve tolerance but also will allow us to differentiate potential adverse events from chemotherapy from the ones from Niacin CRT™.

Connect with a study center

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre

    Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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