Description:
This early phase I clinical trial studies the side effects of topical fluorouracil and
imiquimod ointment in treating patients with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Topical fluorouracil may kill precancerous cells. Imiquimod ointment may stimulate the immune
system. Applying topical fluorouracil and imiquimod ointment may cause fewer side effects and
may be a better way to treat patients with precancerous cervical lesions.
Title
- Brief Title: Topical Fluorouracil and Imiquimod in Treating Patients With High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Official Title: A Feasibility Trial of Alternating Intravaginal Application of 5-Fluorouracil and Imiquimod for Treatment of High-Grade Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions
Clinical Trial IDs
- ORG STUDY ID:
NCI-2017-01079
- SECONDARY ID:
NCI-2017-01079
- SECONDARY ID:
N01-CN-2012-00031
- SECONDARY ID:
1712088061
- SECONDARY ID:
UAZ2016-08-02
- SECONDARY ID:
N01CN00031
- SECONDARY ID:
P30CA023074
- NCT ID:
NCT03196180
Conditions
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2/3
- Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ
- Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia 2
- High Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Interventions
Drug | Synonyms | Arms |
---|
Imiquimod | Aldara, R 837, S 26308, Zyclara | Treatment (topical fluorouracil, imiquimod) |
Topical Fluorouracil | Actino-Hermal, Arumel, Carac, Cytosafe, Efudex, Efurix, Fiverocil, Fluoroplex, Flurox, Timazin, Tolak | Treatment (topical fluorouracil, imiquimod) |
Purpose
This early phase I clinical trial studies the side effects of topical fluorouracil and
imiquimod ointment in treating patients with high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Topical fluorouracil may kill precancerous cells. Imiquimod ointment may stimulate the immune
system. Applying topical fluorouracil and imiquimod ointment may cause fewer side effects and
may be a better way to treat patients with precancerous cervical lesions.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Assess feasibility, evaluated based on safety and tolerability, of a combination agent
intervention (once-weekly self-administered intravaginal application of 5-fluorouracil
alternating with once-weekly provider-applied imiquimod) for treatment of high-grade cervical
squamous intraepithelial lesions.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Assess efficacy of the combination agent intervention on cervical disease regression
(endpoint based on histologic regression from high-grade lesions to low-grade or no lesions
and clearance of high risk-human papillomavirus [HPV] detection) between baseline and study
exit visits.
II. Assess efficacy of the combination agent intervention on genotype-specific HPV clearance
between baseline and study exit visits.
III. Assess efficacy of the combination agent intervention on biomarkers of local immune
activation (measurement of changes in expression of Toll-like receptors (TLR) and
T-regulatory cells and the levels of innate, immune mediating and proinflammatory cytokines
with intravaginal 5-fluorouracil [FU] and imiquimod) between baseline and study exit visits.
OUTLINE: This is a phase I, dose escalation study of imiquimod.
Patients receive topical fluorouracil intravaginally via applicator at weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,
11, 13, and 15 and imiquimod intravaginally via applicator at weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,
and 16. Patients who are menstruating will delay application until the end of the menstrual
cycle.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up within 8 months.
Trial Arms
Name | Type | Description | Interventions |
---|
Treatment (topical fluorouracil, imiquimod) | Experimental | Patients receive topical fluorouracil intravaginally via applicator at weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 and imiquimod intravaginally via applicator at weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16. Patients who are menstruating will delay application until the end of the menstrual cycle. | - Imiquimod
- Topical Fluorouracil
|
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women with biopsy confirmed high grade cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions
(i.e., cervical squamous intraepithelial neoplasia 3 [CIN3] lesions, and cervical
squamous epithelial neoplasia 2 [CIN2] lesions with diagnosis confirmed by positive
p16 immunohistochemistry staining) within 12 weeks of baseline visit
- Karnofsky >= 70%
- Leukocytes >= 3,000/microliter
- Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,500/microliter
- Platelets >= 100,000/microliter
- Serum creatinine =< the upper institutional limits
- Participants must have a negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody/antigen
test and negative Chlamydia (C.) trachomatis/Neisseria (N.) gonorrhea nucleic acid
amplification test (NAAT)
- Agree to use an effective form of contraception; the effects of intravaginal
5-fluorocuracil and imiquimod on the developing human fetus at the recommended
therapeutic dose are unknown; for this reason and because 5- fluorouracil is known to
be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate dual
methods of contraception (hormonal method of birth control, intrauterine device, or
tubal ligation - plus condoms) or abstinence prior to study entry and for the duration
of study participation; should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant
while participating in this study, she should inform her study physician immediately
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women treated previously with 5-fluorouracil or imiquimod or other medications for
high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions will be excluded from the study
- Concurrent vaginal, vulvar, anal lesions or symptomatic infections
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy within the next 6 months, or breastfeeding; pregnant
women are excluded from this study because 5-fluorouracil is an antimetabolite with
the potential for teratogenic effects; because there is an unknown but potential risk
for adverse events (AEs) in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with
5-fluorouracil, breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated with
5-fluorouracil
- Inability to speak or read English or Spanish
- Prior hysterectomy
- Use of anticoagulant medications
- Subjects who have a known immunocompromised condition (HIV positive [+], use of
immunosuppressive medications or systemic steroids, organ transplant recipients) or
autoimmune conditions (e.g. psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or other known autoimmune
conditions)
- Evidence of invasive anal, vulva, vaginal, or cervical carcinoma; prior loop
electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) or ablative treatment within 6 months prior
to study entry; other invasive malignancies, with the exception of non-melanoma skin
cancer, within the last 5 years
- Pathologic findings consistent with
- Atypical endometrial cells or serious glandular-cell atypia (atypical glandular
cells, favor neoplasia cytology diagnosis)
- Evidence of cervical carcinoma on Pap smear or biopsy
- More than two cervical quadrants of CIN 3 as visualized by colposcopy
- Nonvisual squamous columnar junction on colposcopy with no concurrent
endocervical sampling performed
- Use of other investigational agents within 6 months prior to enrollment
- History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic
composition to 5-fluorouracil or imiquimod
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active
infection (other than human papilloma virus [HPV]), symptomatic congestive heart
failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social
situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- Subjects with known partial or complete dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme
deficiency
Maximum Eligible Age: | 45 Years |
Minimum Eligible Age: | 18 Years |
Eligible Gender: | Female |
Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Primary Outcome Measures
Measure: | Incidence of adverse events |
Time Frame: | Up to 16 weeks |
Safety Issue: | |
Description: | Graded by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0. Will assess the number of participants experiencing the dose limiting toxicity (DLT). DLT is defined as grade 2 or greater toxicity (or grade 1 toxicity of any genital lesion [blisters, ulcerations, or pustule]) that is possibly, probably, or definitely related and lasts for more than 5 days. Descriptive statistics of the type and frequency of all adverse events will be generated, including 95% confidence intervals. The adverse event rate and tolerability rate will be reported along with their 95% confidence intervals. |
Secondary Outcome Measures
Measure: | Response to intravaginal 5-FU and imiquimod defined as histologic regression and clearance of high-risk human papilloma virus (HR-HPV) |
Time Frame: | At end of study visit (4-6 weeks after the last agent application) |
Safety Issue: | |
Description: | The response and type-specific HR-HPV clearance will be reported along with their 95% confidence intervals. |
Measure: | Type specific human papillomavirus (HPV) clearance |
Time Frame: | At end of study visit (4-6 weeks after the last agent application) |
Safety Issue: | |
Description: | The overall response and type-specific HR-HPV clearance will be reported along with their 95% confidence intervals. |
Measure: | Change in expression of biomarkers of local immune activation after treatment with self-administered intravaginal topical fluorouracil and imiquimod |
Time Frame: | Baseline to up to end of study visit (4-6 weeks after last agent application) |
Safety Issue: | |
Description: | For each biomarker, the mean change and the associated standard deviation will be reported. Will measure the TLR (TLR2, TLR 3, TLR7, TLR8 and TLR9) and T-regulatory cell (Foxp3) messenger ribonucleic acid expression and the innate (IFN-alpha2), immune mediating (IFN-gamma, IL-10, IL-12), and pro-inflammatory (IL-1alpha, -1beta, -6, -8, MIP-1alpha, TNF) cytokine. |
Details
Phase: | Early Phase 1 |
Primary Purpose: | Interventional |
Overall Status: | Active, not recruiting |
Lead Sponsor: | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
Last Updated
May 14, 2021