A Phase III double-blind placebo-controlled Randomised Trial of Aspirin on Recurrence and Survival in Colon Cancer Patients

2022-502324-48-00 Protocol NL38132.058.14 Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Ongoing, recruitment ended

Start 5 Aug 2014 · Status Ongoing, recruitment ended · 1 EU/EEA countries · 36 sites · Protocol NL38132.058.14

Overview

Sponsor-declared trial summary

Phase Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)
Status Ongoing, recruitment ended
Participants planned 1,588
Countries 1
Sites 36

Patients with resected colon carcinoma

To study effect of 80mg acetylsalicylic acid (given orally once daily for 5 years) on 5 year overall survival (OS) for stage II and III colon cancer patients

Key facts

Sponsor
Leiden University Medical Center
Participant type
Patients
Age range
18-64 years, 65+ years
Gender
Male and Female
Therapeutic area
Diseases [C] - Neoplasms [C04]
Trial duration
5 Aug 2014 → ongoing
Decision date (initial)
2023-02-13
Transition trial
Yes
Low-intervention
No
Rare-disease indication
No
Vulnerable population
No
Funding sources
Fonds NutsOhra · Innovatiefonds Zorgverzekeraars

External identifiers

EU CT number
2022-502324-48-00
EudraCT number
2011-004686-32
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT02301286

Trial design

CTIS Part I — objectives, methods, condition coding

Main objective

Scope: Safety, Therapy, Efficacy

To study effect of 80mg acetylsalicylic acid (given orally once daily for 5 years) on 5 year overall survival (OS) for stage II and III colon cancer patients

Secondary objectives 3

  1. To study the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on 3 year disease free survival (DFS)
  2. To study the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on time to treatment failure (TTF)
  3. To study the effect of acetylsalicylic acid on toxicity, for example the interaction of acetylsalicylic acid with chemotherapy.

Conditions and MedDRA coding

Patients with resected colon carcinoma

VersionLevelCodeTermSystem organ class
21.0 PT 10009954 Colon cancer stage II 100000004864
21.0 PT 10009955 Colon cancer stage III 100000004864

Study design 1 period

#TitleAllocationBlindingRoles blindedArms
1 Phase III double-blind placebo-controlled Randomised Trial
A phase III double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial of adjuvant low-dose acetylsalicylic acid in colon cancer patients. The question will be addressed by means of two parallel studies in patients treated with or without adjuvant chemotherapy.
Randomised Controlled Double [{"id":7616,"code":2,"name":"Investigator"},{"id":7617,"code":1,"name":"Subject"},{"id":7619,"code":3,"name":"Monitor"},{"id":7618,"code":5,"name":"Carer"}] Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (80 mg): Patients treated with acetylsalicylic acid 80 mg once daily for 5 years. Patients will be stratified according to the admission of adjuvant chemotherapy.
Placebo: Patients treated with placebo. Patients will be stratified according to the admission of adjuvant chemotherapy.

Regulatory references

Scientific advice from competent authorities
METC Leiden Den Haag Delft, Central Committee On Research Involving Human Subjects
EU CT numberTitleSponsor
2017-001397-41 A Phase III double-blind placebo-controlled Randomised Trial of Aspirin on Recurrence and Survival in Colon Cancer Patients, De rol van aspirine op de overleving van patiënten met dikkedarmkanker; een fase III dubbel blinde placebo gecontroleerde gerandomiseerde studie

Eligibility criteria

Principal inclusion / exclusion criteria as submitted by sponsor

Inclusion criteria 5

  1. Patients 45 years and older
  2. Patients with histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon
  3. Patients must have TNM stage that is one of the following: pT3-4; N0-2 and M0, or pT1-2 and N1-2 (UICC stage II and III) (in case of >1 tumour: more advanced tumour is stage II or III) (TNM version 7)
  4. Patients who have undergone curative radical resection (R0 resection) within 12 weeks prior to study entry
  5. Written informed consent according to national and local regulation

Exclusion criteria 11

  1. Patients with rectal cancer (defined as tumour within 15 cm from the anal verge)
  2. Patients currently taking (low-dose) acetylsalicylic acid or other anti-aggregantia for any reason
  3. Patients currently taking oral anti-coagulants or use of LMWH or use of DOACs
  4. Patients with a history of bleeding disorders or active gastric or duodenal ulcers
  5. Patients currently taking high dose systemic glucocorticoids.(≥ 30 mg predniso(lo)n or equivalent)
  6. Patients with (suspected) (non-) polyposis syndrome (FAP/AFAP, MAP, Lynch syndrome)
  7. Patients with >100 polyps of the colon or a known hereditary syndrome of the colon in a first degree family member (father/mother/brother/sister/son/daughter)
  8. Allergy or intolerance to salicylates
  9. Patients with local or distant recurrent disease
  10. Previous malignancies other than CIN, BCC or SCC with a disease free survival less than 5 years
  11. Presence of any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial

Endpoints

Primary and secondary outcome measures (English text)

Primary endpoints 1

  1. 5 year Overall Survival (5y-OS)

Secondary endpoints 2

  1. Disease Free Survival (DFS)
  2. Time to Treatment Failure (TTF)

Investigational products

Investigational medicinal products (IMPs), comparators, placebo, auxiliary

Test 2

Acetylsalicylic Acid

SUB12730MIG · Substance

Active substance
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Pharmaceutical form
TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
80 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
80 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
60 Month(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
- — -
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Placebo

SUB21402 · Substance

Active substance
Placebo
Pharmaceutical form
TABLET
Route of administration
ORAL
Max daily dose
80 mg milligram(s)
Max total dose
80 mg milligram(s)
Max treatment duration
60 Month(s)
Authorisation status
Authorised
ATC code
- — -
Marketing authorisation
-
Paediatric formulation
No
Orphan designation
No
Modified vs. Marketing Authorisation
No

Sponsors and contacts

Sponsor organisations, regulatory contacts, third parties

Leiden University Medical Center

Sponsor organisation
Leiden University Medical Center
Address
Albinusdreef 2
City
Leiden
Postcode
2333 ZA
Country
Netherlands

Scientific contact point

Organisation
Leiden University Medical Center
Contact name
Clinical Research Center, dept. of Surgery

Public contact point

Organisation
Leiden University Medical Center
Contact name
Clinical Research Center, dept. of Surgery

Locations

1 EU/EEA country · 36 investigational sites

By country

CountryMS statusPlanned subjectsSites
Netherlands Ongoing, recruitment ended 1,588 36
Rest of world 0

Investigational sites

Netherlands

36 sites · Ongoing, recruitment ended
Stichting Viecuri Medisch Centrum voor Noord-Limburg
Medical Oncology, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Surgery, Koningsplein 1, 7512 KZ, Enschede
Stichting Catharina Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Michelangelolaan 2, 5623 EJ, Eindhoven
Deventer Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Nico Bolkesteinlaan 75, 7416 SE, Deventer
Stichting Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Koekoekslaan 1, 3435 CM, Nieuwegein
Stichting Alrijne Zorggroep
Surgery, Simon Smitweg 1, 2353 GA, Leiderdorp
Antonius Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Bolswarderbaan 1, 8601ZK, Sneek
Stichting Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei
Medical Oncology, Willy Brandtlaan 10, 6716 RP, Ede Gld
Spaarne Gasthuis
Medical Oncology, Spaarnepoort 1, 2134 TM, Hoofddorp
ZorgSaam Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Wielingenlaan 2, 4535 PA, Terneuzen
Reinier De Graaf
Surgery, Reinier De Graafweg 5, 2625 AD, Delft
Elkerliek Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Wesselmanlaan 25, 5707 HA, Helmond
Medical Center Haaglanden
Surgery, Burgemeester Banninglaan 1, 2262 BA, Leidschendam
Beatrix Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Banneweg 57, 4204AA, Gorinchem
Ikazia Ziekenhuis
Surgery, Montessoriweg 1, 3083 AN, Rotterdam
Ziekenhuis St Jansdal
Medical Oncology, Wethouder Jansenlaan 90, 3844 DG, Harderwijk
MC Zuiderzee
Surgery, Ziekenhuisweg 100,, 8233AA, Lelystad
Slingeland Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Kruisbergseweg 25, 7009 BL, Doetinchem
Amphia Hospital
Medical Oncology, Molengracht 21, 4818 CK, Breda
IJsselland Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Prins Constantijnweg 2, 2906ZC, Capelle aan den IJssel
Meander Medical Center
Surgery, P. O. Box 1502, 3800 BM, Amersfoort
Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix
Medical Oncology, Beatrixpark 1, 7101BN, Winterswijk
Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Europaweg-Zuid 1, 9401RK, Assen
Ziekenhuis Nij Smellinghe
Surgery, Compagnonsplein 1, 9202 NN, Drachten
LangeLand Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Toneellaan 1, 2725NA, Zoetermeer
Adrz
Medical Oncology, 's-Gravenpolderseweg 114, 4462 RA, Goes
Vlietland Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Vlietlandplein 2, 3118JH, Schiedam
Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis
Medical Oncology, Dr. Deelenlaan 5, 5042AD, Tilburg
Leiden University Medical Center
Surgery, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden
Máxima MC
Surgery, Dominee Theodor Fliednerstraat 1, 5631BM, Eindhoven
Stichting OLVG
Surgery, Oosterpark 9, 1091 AC, Amsterdam
Stichting Ziekenhuisgroep Twente
Surgery, Zilvermeeuw 1, 7609 PP, Almelo
Green Heart Hospital
Surgery, Bleulandweg 10, 2803 HH, Gouda
Spaarne Gasthuis
Surgery, Boerhaavelaan 22, 2035RC, Haarlem
Stichting Diakonessenhuis
Medical Oncology, Bosboomstraat 1, 3582 KE, Utrecht
Haga Hospital
Medical Oncology, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, 's-Gravenhage

Country notifications

Trial-start, recruitment-start, end and early-termination notifications submitted per Member State

Country Trial startTrial end Recruitment startRecruitment end Early termination
Netherlands 2014-08-05 2015-01-08 2022-12-19

Application history

1 submissions — initial application plus substantial / non-substantial modifications

#TypeCodeSubmittedReference MSConclusionDecision date
1 INITIAL IN 2022-12-23 Netherlands Acceptable
2023-02-13
2023-02-13