Trial Outcomes & Findings for Systemic and Topical Treatments for Rash Secondary to Erlotinib in Lung Cancer (NCT NCT00473083)

NCT ID: NCT00473083

Last Updated: 2017-04-04

Results Overview

The overall incidence of any grade of erlotinib-induced rash among the three treatment arms. For overall incidence of rash a binary variable will be designed. Data will be summarized with percentages by treatment group.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

150 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From onset of rash until resolution, up to 4 weeks following progression, an average of 1 year

Results posted on

2017-04-04

Participant Flow

Eligible patients had a histological or cytologic documented diagnosis of metastatic NSCLC, with and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 3. The study was initiated on November 7, 2008, and concluded with the last patient in December 2012.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Overall Study
STARTED
50
50
50
Overall Study
COMPLETED
49
50
50
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Systemic and Topical Treatments for Rash Secondary to Erlotinib in Lung Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=50 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatmen
n=50 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=50 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Total
n=150 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
64.3 years
n=99 Participants
65.9 years
n=107 Participants
64.4 years
n=206 Participants
64.9 years
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
n=99 Participants
27 Participants
n=107 Participants
27 Participants
n=206 Participants
71 Participants
n=7 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants
n=99 Participants
23 Participants
n=107 Participants
23 Participants
n=206 Participants
79 Participants
n=7 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
50 participants
n=99 Participants
50 participants
n=107 Participants
50 participants
n=206 Participants
150 participants
n=7 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From onset of rash until resolution, up to 4 weeks following progression, an average of 1 year

The overall incidence of any grade of erlotinib-induced rash among the three treatment arms. For overall incidence of rash a binary variable will be designed. Data will be summarized with percentages by treatment group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=50 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=50 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=50 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Overall Incidence of Rash
84 percentage of participants
84 percentage of participants
82 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From onset of rash until resolution, up to 4 weeks following progression, an average of 1 year

Population: Patients With Maximum Severity of Rash Grade 1, 2b: Arm 1 (n=36), Arm 2 (n=38), Arm 3 (n=27) Patients With Maximum Severity of Rash Grade 3: Arm 1 (n=6), Arm 2 (n=4), Arm 3 (n=14)

To investigate if the rash caused by erlotinib is self-limiting. A time variable will be defined to identify the duration from onset of rash until resolution. Resolution will be defined as resolution to severity Grade 1 for patients with rash of maximum severity grade \>1 and resolution to Grade 0 for patients with maximum rash severity = 1. For patients where resolution is not observed the time considered will be the maximum time from onset of rash until end of the study. The analyses will be performed using the following two sub-populations: subjects with maximum severity of rash of Grade 1, 2a and 2b will constitute one sub-population and Grade 3 will be considered the second sub-population. The comparisons will be performed primarily for Group 1 vs. Group 3 and Group 2 vs. Group 3 and secondly for Group 1 vs. Group 2.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=42 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=42 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=41 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Time Duration From Onset of Rash Until Resolution
Patients With Max Severity of Rash Gr 1, 2a and 2b
133.0 days
Interval 80.5 to 308.5
92.0 days
Interval 51.0 to 301.0
98.0 days
Interval 47.0 to 143.0
Time Duration From Onset of Rash Until Resolution
Patients With Maximum Severity of Rash Grade 3
201.0 days
Interval 77.0 to 449.0
76.0 days
Interval 56.5 to 90.5
54.0 days
Interval 50.0 to 158.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From onset of rash until resolution, up to 4 weeks following progression, on average of 1 year

The overall incidence of grade 3 erlotinib-induced rash among the three treatment arms. For overall incidence of rash a binary variable will be designed. Data will be summarized with percentages by treatment group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=50 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=50 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=50 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Overall Incidence of Grade 3 Rash
14.3 percentage of participants
9.5 percentage of participants
34.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Onset until resolution, up to 4 weeks following progression, on average of 1 year

Population: Arm 1 (n=42), Arm 2 (n=42), Arm 3, (n=41)

The maximum severity of rash per subject will be summarized by treatment group. The summary will include only subjects who indicated any occurrence of rash.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=42 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=42 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=41 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Severity of Rash Caused by Erlotinib
Maximal Rash Grade 1
40.5 percentage of participants
47.6 percentage of participants
46.3 percentage of participants
Severity of Rash Caused by Erlotinib
Maximal Rash Grade 2a
26.2 percentage of participants
33.3 percentage of participants
14.6 percentage of participants
Severity of Rash Caused by Erlotinib
Maximal Rash Grade 2b
19.0 percentage of participants
9.5 percentage of participants
4.9 percentage of participants
Severity of Rash Caused by Erlotinib
Maximal Rash Grade 3
14.3 percentage of participants
9.5 percentage of participants
34.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Until death

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=50 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=50 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=50 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Overall Survival
7.6 months
Interval 4.7 to 12.4
8.0 months
Interval 3.5 to 11.8
6.0 months
Interval 5.5 to 7.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to one year

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=50 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=50 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=50 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Duration of Treatment
3.6 months
Interval 2.1 to 4.6
1.8 months
Interval 1.3 to 2.7
1.8 months
Interval 1.7 to 2.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to onset of rash while on study treatment

Population: Subjects with maximum severity of rash of grade 1, 2a, 2b and 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Arm 1: Prophylactic Treatment
n=42 Participants
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Reactive Treatment
n=42 Participants
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: No Treatment Unless Severe (Grade 3)
n=41 Participants
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Time to First Presentation of Rash
17.4 days
Standard Deviation 19.7
13.3 days
Standard Deviation 19.0
12.0 days
Standard Deviation 11.1

Adverse Events

Arm 1: Rash Prevention

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Arm 2: Treat Only Upon Initiation of Rash

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Arm 3: Treat Only if Grade 3 Rash Occurs

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Arm 1: Rash Prevention
n=49 participants at risk
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Treat Only Upon Initiation of Rash
n=50 participants at risk
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: Treat Only if Grade 3 Rash Occurs
n=50 participants at risk
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Endocrine disorders
Pancreatitis
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Arm 1: Rash Prevention
n=49 participants at risk
Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented minocycline: Arm 1: Subjects (approximately 50) will be given minocycline (an antibiotic pill) 100mg orally to take for 4 weeks at the same time as starting their erlotinib to see if the rash can be prevented. If rash occurs then subjects will be treated using a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,) to be applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline may be continued for more than 4 weeks.
Arm 2: Treat Only Upon Initiation of Rash
n=50 participants at risk
Arm 2: Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution. minocycline; Lotion (clindamycin 2% /hydrocortisone 1%): Subjects (Approximately 50) will be treated for the rash caused by erlotinib when it develops and the treatment will be a medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and if the rash is more severe, minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution
Arm 3: Treat Only if Grade 3 Rash Occurs
n=50 participants at risk
Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,: Arm 3: Subjects (Approximately 50) that develop the rash caused by erlotinib will only be treated if their rash becomes severe to see if it will go away itself. The treatment for severe rash will be medicated lotion, (clindamycin 2% and hydrocortisone 1%,), applied to the rash and minocycline 100mg orally twice daily. Scalp lesions will be treated with a topical clindamycin 2 %, triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% solution.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
4.1%
2/49 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Nausea
10.2%
5/49 • Number of events 5
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Fatigue
4.1%
2/49 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Decreased appetite
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Dizziness
4.1%
2/49 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/50
4.0%
2/50 • Number of events 2
Endocrine disorders
Pancreatitis
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hyperbilirubinemia
0.00%
0/49
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Dysgeusia
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Headache
0.00%
0/49
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Parsomia
0.00%
0/49
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Chromaturia
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Dry Skin
0.00%
0/49
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
General disorders
Skin Pain
0.00%
0/49
0.00%
0/50
2.0%
1/50 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Blister
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50
Immune system disorders
Rash
2.0%
1/49 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/50
0.00%
0/50

Additional Information

Dr. Barbara Melosky, Principal Investigator

BC Cancer Agency

Phone: 604-877-6000

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place