Trial Outcomes & Findings for 1% Topical Pimecrolimus Cream for the Treatment of the Rash Associated With ERBITUX (NCT NCT01692626)

NCT ID: NCT01692626

Last Updated: 2017-03-15

Results Overview

To determine if 1% pimecrolimus prevents the rash associated with treatment with cetuximab, as assessed by lesion counts on clinical photographs after two weeks of treatment.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

13 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2 weeks

Results posted on

2017-03-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Right Side Investigational Cream / Placebo on Left Side
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Left Side Investigational Cream/Placebo Cream on Right Side
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
7
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
1
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Right Side Investigational Cream / Placebo on Left Side
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Left Side Investigational Cream/Placebo Cream on Right Side
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Overall Study
Death
1
0
Overall Study
Adverse Event
3
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
2
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

1% Topical Pimecrolimus Cream for the Treatment of the Rash Associated With ERBITUX

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Investigational Cream/Placebo Cream
n=13 Participants
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Age, Customized
<18 years
0 participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Customized
>= 18 - 69 years
8 participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Customized
>= 70 years
5 participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

To determine if 1% pimecrolimus prevents the rash associated with treatment with cetuximab, as assessed by lesion counts on clinical photographs after two weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Left sidePimecrolimus Cream
n=2 Participants
The left side of the face that the Pimecrolimus Cream was applied.
The Right Side the Pimecrolimus Cream
n=1 Participants
The right side of the face that the pimecrolimus cream was applied.
Percentage of Participants That do Not Experience Rash From Cetuximab Treatment on the Pimecrolimus Side of the Face.
2 Participants
1 Participants

Adverse Events

Investigational Cream/Placebo Cream

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Investigational Cream/Placebo Cream
n=13 participants at risk
Patients will apply a thin layer of the investigational cream twice daily for four weeks (unless rash worsens sooner) to one half of face at the same time the are started on cetuximab. Patients will be provided with a placebo cream to apply to the other side of their face. The study coordinator will instruct the patient regarding which side of the face to apply the investigational cream. This will be randomly assigned by the study coordinator based on a randomization list generated by the biostatistics core and will only be known to the study coordinator. Pimecrolimus: Pimecrolimus 1% topical cream twice daily for four weeks.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Papulopustular rash
7.7%
1/13 • Number of events 1 • Adverse Events were collected for 1 year 9 months. The time from when the first participant went on the study until the last time the all the participants were off of the study.
No difference in the definition. Adverse events that occur after the subject has signed the informed consent must be documented in the study database/case report forms, subject's medical records, and as required per additional institutional standards. Source documentation must be available to support all reported adverse events. Serious Adverse Events (SAE) requiring expedited reporting within 24 hours will also be reported to the Medical Director for Clinical Trials.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash acneiform
15.4%
2/13 • Number of events 2 • Adverse Events were collected for 1 year 9 months. The time from when the first participant went on the study until the last time the all the participants were off of the study.
No difference in the definition. Adverse events that occur after the subject has signed the informed consent must be documented in the study database/case report forms, subject's medical records, and as required per additional institutional standards. Source documentation must be available to support all reported adverse events. Serious Adverse Events (SAE) requiring expedited reporting within 24 hours will also be reported to the Medical Director for Clinical Trials.

Additional Information

Mohammed Almubarak, MD, Assistant Professor

West Virginia University

Phone: 304-293-4229

Results disclosure agreements

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