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Tipifarnib

ZARNESTRA, tipifarnib, R115777

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, L.L.C. Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to characterize the hematological response rate, as well as other parameters of efficacy and safety induced by tipifarnib in patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Tipifarnib belongs to a class of drugs called Farnesyl Transferase Inhibitors (FTI). It blocks proteins that make cancer cells grow.

Treatment with tipifarnib will be given during one or more periods of time called cycle(s). Each cycle will be 28 days long and patients will take tipifarnib for the first 21 days of each cycle. No medication will be taken during the last 7 days of each cycle. On day 1 and 15 of each cycle, patients will be asked about any side effects that have occurred since their last visit. Blood will drawn for routine testing to evaluate any possible effects of tipifarnib on white blood cells or on specific elements, that can be measured in the blood. The study doctor will decide if any bone marrow aspirates or biopsies should be taken. Tipifarnib will be given until the patient's disease worsens or they develop unacceptable side effects or until they withdraw consent to receive tipifarnib. When tipifarnib treatment is ended or if the patient leaves the study early, they will be asked to come in for a final visit. The study doctor will decide if any blood draws, bone marrow aspirates or biopsies need to be taken.

Tipifarnib is 300 mg administered orally as three 100 mg tablets twice daily for the first 21 days in each 28-day cycle. Tipifarnib will be administered until the patient discontinues treatment due to disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Study of Tipifarnib in Patients With High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

An Open-Label, Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the Farnesyl-Transferase Inhibitor ZARNESTRA(tm) (R115777) in Subjects With High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Nervous System Diseases

Recurrence

Glioblastoma

Central Nervous System Diseases

Brain Neoplasms

Astrocytoma

Glioma

Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial

Neuroectodermal Tumors

Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive

Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal

Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue

Neuroepithelioma

Temozolomide

Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating

Alkylating Agents

Starting Dose Level: 100 mg/m\^2 taken by mouth once daily for 7 days, followed by 7 days rest and another 7-day dosing period and 7-day rest period.

Starting Dose Level: 400 mg taken by mouth for 7 consecutive days every other week on alternating weeks (days 8-14 and 22-28) every 4 weeks.

R115777

Mark R. Gilbert

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest safe dose of the new drug ZARNESTRA (R115777) and temozolomide that can be given to patients with brain tumors (glioblastoma multiforme, GBM). The second goal is to learn if these drugs given in combination can shrink or slow the growth of brain tumors. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.

Temozolomide works by killing cancer cells. R115777 is a new drug that may slow down the growth of cancer cells. Used in combination, the two drugs may control the growth of brain tumors.

Before treatment starts, patients will have a complete exam, including measurement of height and weight. Blood tests (less than 2 tablespoons of blood) will be performed. A MRI scan will be done. Women who are able have children must have a negative blood pregnancy test.

Temozolomide and R115777 will both be taken by mouth. Participants in this study will take temozolomide once a day for 7 days every other week (Days 1-7 and 15-21). This will be repeated every 28 days (1 course). Patients must not eat for 1 hour before and after taking the drug; drinking water is allowed. All treatment may be given on an outpatient basis.

During the alternate weeks (Days 8-14 and 22-28), participants will take R115777 tablets by mouth in the morning and evening with food. At the beginning of the study, groups of 3 participants each will take increasing doses of both R115777 and temozolomide until the highest safe dose of each drug, when given in combination, is found. Participants entering the study after the highest safe dose is found will receive that dosage.

If tumors do not grow and serious side effects do not occur, participants may keep on taking temozolomide and R115777 for up to 2 year. If your physician thinks it is advisable, treatment may continue with R115777 alone after that time. In this case, routine blood tests for counts, liver and kidney function (less than 2 tablespoons) will be repeated every 4 weeks and MRI scans, physical, and neurological exams will be done every 8 weeks. Participants may not receive any other treatment for cancer (including surgery) while taking part in this study.

Participants will come to the clinic to have a complete physical and neurological exam and blood tests (less than 2 tablespoons of blood) before each course. Blood tests will be repeated once a week for the first 2 courses of treatment and then on Days 14 and 28 of each later course. A MRI scan will be done before the odd-numbered (3, 5, 7, etc.) courses of treatment or at any time clinically indicated.

At the end of the study, participants will have another complete physical exam. Blood tests (less than 2 tablespoons of blood) will be performed. A MRI scan will be done.

This is an investigational study. Temozolomide is approved by the FDA for the treatment of some brain tumors and is commercially available. R115777 is approved for research use only in the treatment of brain tumors. The use of these two drugs together is experimental.

Phase I/II Evaluation of Temozolomide and ZARNESTRA (R115777) for Recurrent and Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme

Phase I/II Evaluation Temozolomide and Farnesyl Transferase Inhibitor ZARNESTRA (R115777) for the Treatment of Recurrent and Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme

Phase I Dose limiting toxicity evaluation at end of first cycle based on blood tests every two weeks and participants' subjective and objective symptoms.

Start Dose Level 100 mg/m² Temozolomide once daily + 400 mg ZARNESTRA twice daily; Dose Level 1 100 mg/m² Temozolomide once daily + 500 mg ZARNESTRA twice daily; Dose Level 2 150 mg/m² Temozolomide once daily + 500 mg ZARNESTRA twice daily; Dose Level 3 150 mg/m² Temozolomide once daily + 600 mg ZARNESTRA twice daily; Dose Level 4 150 mg/m² Temozolomide once daily + 800 mg ZARNESTRA twice daily

Efficacy measured by 6 month progression-free survival assessment.

Johnson & Johnson

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Including all serious adverse events regardless of attribution. Including all grade 3 or higher adverse events regardless of attribution.

Temozolomide and R115777

Age, Categorical

Age, Continuous

Sex: Female, Male

United States

Region of Enrollment

W.K. Yung,MD/Clinical Professor, Neuro-Oncology

Dose Level 1

Dose Level 2

Dose Level 3

Dose Level 4

Maximal Tolerating Dose (MTD for Phase I)

Progression-free Survival (Phase II)

Overall Study

Leukemia

Leukemia, Myeloid

Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive

Leukemia, Myeloid, Chronic-Phase

Myeloproliferative Disorders

Chronic Disease

Disease Attributes

Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders

Amino Acids

Imatinib Mesylate

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

Protein Kinase Inhibitors

Enzyme Inhibitors

Tyrosine

Starting Dose:

300 mg by mouth (PO) Twice daily

Zarnestra (R115777)

Starting Dose:

300 mg By Mouth (PO) daily

Gleevec (Imatinib mesylate)

Jorge E Cortes, MD

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest safe dose of the drugs ZarnestraTM (R115777) and Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) that can be given in combination for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in chronic phase. The effect of this combination on the leukemia will also be studied.

R115777 is a new drug that blocks the function of an enzyme that is important in making some proteins work. One of the most important targets for this enzyme is a protein that can make cells become cancer. Imatinib mesylate is a drug that blocks the function of the protein that comes from the Philadelphia chromosome. The Philadelphia chromosome is an abnormality in chromosomes 9 and 22 that changes blood cells into leukemia cells.

Before treatment starts, participants will have a physical exam, blood tests (About 3 tubes, 2 teaspoons each), and a bone marrow biopsy. The bone marrow will be removed with a large needle.

Participants in this study will take imatinib mesylate by mouth every day for as long as they stay on study, which means as long as it works. Participants will also take R115777 twice a day for 2 weeks. This will be repeated every 3 weeks. The amount of each of these medications that participants take will depend on when they enter the study. The doses will be slowly increased from participant to participant until the highest dose that does not cause serious side effects is found.

Participants will be asked to visit their doctor for a physical exam and measurement of vital signs. The frequency of doctor visits will vary depending on physical condition. Blood tests (about 2 teaspoons each) will be done every week during the first 3 weeks of treatment. Blood tests will then be done every 8-12 weeks for the length of the study, as needed. The blood samples will be used for routine lab tests. A bone marrow sample will also be taken to check and measure cells related to the disease every 3 months in the first year and then every 6-12 months. Participants can stay on study for as long as the treatment is considered to be beneficial. Participants will be taken off study if their disease gets worse or intolerable side effects occur.

This is an investigational study. The FDA has authorized the use of imatinib mesylate for patients with CML. It is the combination of imatinib mesylate and R115777 that is experimental. R115777 has been authorized for investigational use only. A maximum of 30 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

Zarnestra and Gleevec in Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Phase I Study of Zarnestra (R115777.USA30) and Gleevec (Imatinib Mesylate) in Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

Digestive System Diseases

Gland and Hormone Related Diseases

Adenocarcinoma

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal Neoplasms

Digestive System Neoplasms

Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Pancreatic Diseases

Endocrine System Diseases

Pancreatic Cancer

Gastrointestinal Agents

Pancrelipase

Pancreatin

John S. MacDonald, MD

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.

PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of R115777 in treating patients who have locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the six month survival rate in patients with advanced adenocarcinoma of the pancreas treated with R115777. II. Determine the time to treatment failure and confirmed response in this patient population treated with this regimen. III. Evaluate the frequency and severity of toxicities associated with this treatment regimen in these patients.

OUTLINE: Patients receive oral R115777 twice daily on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients are followed every 6 months for 2 years and then annually thereafter.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 21-50 patients will be accrued for this study.

S9924 R115777 in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

A Phase II Trial of R115777 (NSC #702818) in Patients With Advanced Pancreas Cancer

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

SWOG Cancer Research Network

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Study of Tipifarnib in Patients With High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)	NCT00050154	Myelodysplastic...	ZARNESTRA, tipi...	18 Years -	Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Phase I/II Evaluation of Temozolomide and ZARNESTRA (R115777) for Recurrent and Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme	NCT00050986	Glioblastoma Mu...	Temozolomide R115777	-	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Zarnestra and Gleevec in Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia	NCT00040105	Leukemia, Myelo...	Zarnestra (R115... Gleevec (Imatin...	16 Years -	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Zarnestra and Gleevec in Chronic Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia	NCT00040105	Leukemia, Myelo...	Zarnestra (R115... Gleevec (Imatin...	16 Years -	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
S9924 R115777 in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer	NCT00005832	Pancreatic Canc...	R115777	18 Years -	SWOG Cancer Research Network
Study of Tipifarnib in Patients With High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)	NCT00050154	Myelodysplastic...	ZARNESTRA, tipi...	18 Years -	Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Phase I/II Evaluation of Temozolomide and ZARNESTRA (R115777) for Recurrent and Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme	NCT00050986	Glioblastoma Mu...	Temozolomide R115777	-	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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