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ABT-888

Phase 2

Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 6, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment346

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ABT-888 · 5 trials · 15 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 3
NCT01113957A Trial of ABT-888 in Combination With Temozolomide Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Alone in Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer
COMPLETED168 Analytics
NCT00804908A Study Evaluating Efficacy of ABT-888 in Combination With Temozolomide in Metastatic MelanomaMelanoma
COMPLETED346 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Trial of ABT-888 in Combination With Temozolomide Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Alone in Ovarian Cancer
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating Efficacy of ABT-888 in Combination With Temozolomide in Metastatic Melanoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Objective response rate between the two treatment arms (ABT-888 + temozolomide versus the PLD) will be based on tumor measurements and CA-125 levels.
Screening to survival follow-up (every 3 months for 3 years)
Progression-Free Survival (PFS): Time to Event
Every Cycle (28 Days) until disease progression was observed or another reason for discontinuation of assessments was identified by the investigator. The maximum observed followup duration at the progression-free survival analysis time was 9.7 months.

PFS: the number of days from the date that the participant was randomized to the date the participant experienced a confirmed event of disease progression (radiological, as determined by the central imaging center; or clinical, as determined by the investigator), or to the date of death (all causes of mortality) if disease progression was not reached. All events were included whether the participant was still taking or had discontinued study drug. Events of death were included for participants who had not experienced a confirmed event of disease progression, provided the death occurred within 8 weeks of the last available disease progression assessment. The distribution of PFS, as determined by the central imaging center (radiological)/ investigator (clinical), was estimated for each treatment group using Kaplan-Meier methodology. Point estimates and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for the quartiles for the PFS distribution are provided.

Protein-specific antigen (PSA) test
Day 0 through investigator-determined discontinuation (final visit)

This is performed to assess if ABT-888 combined with temozolomide has activity in patients with prostate cancer as reflected by the prostate-specific antigen (PSA).

Determine the maximum tolerated dose of ABT-888 in combination with whole brain radiation therapy
ABT-888 will be dose escalated until the largest dose is reached that is felt to be safe based on safety information from all subjects.
Maximum Tolerated Dose
Duration of Study
Safety and Tolerability
Duration of Study
Pharmacokinetic Profile
Duration of Study

Secondary Endpoints

Evaluate progression free survival, time to progression, overall survival, 12-month survival rate, 6-month progression free survival rate, duration of response
Screening to survival follow-up (every 3 months for 3 years)
Safety Assessments and tolerability (i.e. ECG, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs, AE assessments, physical exams, CT scans). See section 5 for detailed information.
Screening to the 30 day follow-up visit
Evaluate Quality of Life and performance status will be done through the use of FACT-O quality of fife questionnaire, EQ5D questionnaire and ECOG performance status.
Screening to survival follow-up (every 3 months for 3 years).
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm AEXPERIMENTALABT-888 in combination with temozolomide
Arm BACTIVE_COMPARATORpegylated liposomal doxorubicin alone
Placebo for ABT-888 BID + TMZ QDPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo for ABT-888 twice daily (BID) for 7 days every 28 days plus temozolomide (TMZ; by body surface area) 150 mg/m2 once daily (QD) for 5 days every 28 days.
ABT-888 20 mg BID + TMZ QDACTIVE_COMPARATORABT-888 20 mg twice daily (BID) for 7 days every 28 days plus temozolomide (TMZ; by body surface area) 150 mg/m2 once daily (QD) for 5 days every 28 days.
ABT-888 40 mg BID + TMZ QDACTIVE_COMPARATORABT-888 40 mg twice daily (BID) for 7 days every 28 days plus temozolomide (TMZ; by body surface area) 150 mg/m2 once daily (QD) for 5 days every 28 days.
1EXPERIMENTALThis is an open label study; therefore, there are no numbered/labeled study arms. This is a dose escalation study, ABT-888 dose will be escalated in conjunction with two schedules of whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT). Subjects may be treated WBRT for 3 weeks (15 days) or 2 weeks (10 days).
Open LabelEXPERIMENTALWithin each dose level, subjects are treated with the same regimen/doses of ABT-888 and TMZ.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABT-888DRUGArm-A subjects will be given ABT-888 on Days 1 -7 every 28 days orally
pegylated liposomal doxorubicinDRUGArm B subjects randomized to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin on Day 1, every 28 days intravenously.
temozolomideDRUGArm A subjects will be given temozolomide on days 1-5 every 28 days orally with ABT-888
PlaceboOTHERPlacebo for ABT-888 capsule administered orally twice daily for 7 days every 28 days
Whole Brain Radiation TherapyRADIATION15 fractions of 2.5 Gy over 3 weeks to a total dose of 37.5 GY or 10 fractions of 3.0 Gy over 2 weeks to a total dose of 30 Gy
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 99 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites32

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must have histologically (or cytologically) confirmed recurrent high grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. * Subjects must have had at least 1 platinum containing chemotherapy regimen and no more than a total of 3 DNA damaging or cytotoxic...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaHungaryIsraelNew ZealandPolandUnited KingdomPuerto Rico
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Frequently asked questions about ABT-888

What is ABT-888 used for?

ABT-888 is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in oncology, specifically in brain diseases, non-hematologic malignancies, prostate cancer, melanoma, and ovarian cancer. It has been evaluated in clinical trials in combination with temozolomide for these conditions.

Who makes ABT-888?

ABT-888 is being developed by AbbVie Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ABBV.

What phase is ABT-888 in?

ABT-888 is in clinical development. It has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials, but it is not approved and remains investigational. The most advanced completed studies were Phase 2 trials in metastatic melanoma and ovarian cancer.

What clinical trials is ABT-888 in?

ABT-888 has been studied in several completed trials, including NCT00526617, a Phase 1 study in combination with temozolomide in cancer patients; NCT00804908, a Phase 2 study in metastatic melanoma; NCT01085422, a Phase 1 study in metastatic prostate cancer; and NCT01113957, a Phase 2 study in ovarian cancer.

How does ABT-888 work?

ABT-888 is a small molecule that acts as a PARP inhibitor. It works by blocking PARP enzymes, which are involved in DNA repair, potentially making cancer cells more sensitive to DNA-damaging agents like temozolomide.

Is ABT-888 the same as veliparib?

ABT-888 is also known as veliparib. It is an investigational PARP inhibitor being developed by AbbVie for the treatment of various cancers, including melanoma, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer.