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Romidepsin

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Pancreas Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025

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Trial Design

ACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment75

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Romidepsin · 1 trial · 3 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT04257448Safety and Tolerance of Epigenetic and Immunomodulating Drugs Combined With Chemotherapeutics in Patients Suffering From Advanced Pancreatic CancerPancreas Cancer
COMPLETED75 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Safety and Tolerance of Epigenetic and Immunomodulating Drugs Combined With Chemotherapeutics in Patients Suffering From Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Safety and tolerability of Azacitidine and/or Romidepsin in combination with nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine
at Days -7, -4, 1, 8, 15, 22 at cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days)

Dose limiting toxicities occurring during treatment cycle 1 of a respective dose level and regarded to be related to the studied drug combination. Common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE) 5.0 will be used to assess toxicities.

Immune targeting with Durvalumab in combination with low-dose Lenalidomide
up to 13 cycles (each cycle is 28 days)

The efficacy and safety of this experimental (immune) consolidation therapy during this clinical trial will be monitored by imaging changes every 8 weeks.

Recommended dose for expansion (RDE)
at the end of cycle 3 (each cycle is 28 days)

Identification of the recommended dose for expansion of Azacitidine and/or Romidepsin in combination with nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine.

Secondary Endpoints

Overall response rate (ORR)
up to 16 months
Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) Response
at Day 1 of each treatment cycle (each cycle is 28 days), up to 16 month
Disease-control rate (DCR)
at the end of cycle 3 and 6 (each cycle is 28 days)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Romidepsin/nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine (Arm A)EXPERIMENTALPart 1a: Romidepsin (2 mg/m² or 3.3 mg/m² or 7 mg/m²) will be administered in combination with nab-Paclitaxel (125 mg/m²)/Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m²) on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (every 28 days) of each treatment cycle. Study treatment is given until intolerable toxicity or will escalate until the recommended dose for expansion for a maximum of 3 cycles.
Azacitidine/nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine (Arm B)EXPERIMENTALPart 1a: Azacitidine (20 mg/m² or 30 mg/m² or 40 mg/m²) will be administered on Days -7 to Day -3 of each treatment cycle. Additionally nab-Paclitaxel (125 mg/m²)/Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m²) will be given on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (every 28 days) of each treatment cycle. Study treatment is given until intolerable toxicity or will escalate until the recommended dose for expansion for a maximum of 3 cycles.
Romidepin/Azacitidine/nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine (Arm C)EXPERIMENTALPart 1a: The intervention to be administered depends on the determined dose in Arm A and Arm B. Additionally nab-Paclitaxel (125 mg/m²)/Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m²) will be given on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (every 28 days) of each treatment cycle. Study treatment is given until intolerable toxicity or will escalate until the recommended dose for expansion for a maximum of 3 cycles.
nab-Paclitaxel/Gemcitabine (Standard Arm)ACTIVE_COMPARATORnab-Paclitaxel (125 mg/m²)/Gemcitabine (1000 mg/m²) will be administered on Day 1, Day 8 and Day 15 (every 28 days) of each treatment cycle.
Arm C or B or AEXPERIMENTALIn Part 1b (expansion part) of the study, one of the treatment arms (Arm C over Arm B over Arm A) will be continued. Treatment will only be performed with the study drug that were tolerable in Part 1a (dose escalation).
Durvalumab/LenalidomideEXPERIMENTALPart 2: All patients from Part 1 who have not progressed after three cycles receive standard fixed dose Durvalumab (1500 mg) on Day 1 of each 28-day treatment cycle by IV infusion in combination with orally administered low-dose Lenalidomide (10 mg) on Days 1 to 21 until documented disease progression. Study treatment is given for a maximum of 13 cycles.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RomidepsinDRUGPowder and solvent for solution for infusion; Intravenous use
AzacitidineDRUGPowder for suspension for injection; Subcutaneous use
nab-PaclitaxelDRUGPowder for suspension for injection; Intravenous use
GemcitabineDRUGPowder for solution for infusion; Intravenous use
DurvalumabDRUGConcentrate for solution for infusion; Intravenous use
Lenalidomide capsuleDRUGHard capsule for oral use
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have histologically confirmed PDAC * Patients must have metastatic disease (stage IV) and not received prior chemotherapy for stage IV disease * Patients must not have received the following drugs before: Azacitidine, Romidepsin, any checkpoint-inhibitor or immun...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Romidepsin

What is Romidepsin used for in pancreas cancer?

Romidepsin is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of pancreas cancer, specifically pancreatic adenocarcinoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for this indication, and it has not been approved for this use.

Who is developing Romidepsin?

Romidepsin is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker AZN. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development for pancreas cancer.

What phase is Romidepsin in for pancreas cancer?

Romidepsin is in Phase 1 clinical development for pancreas cancer. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved for this indication and is still being studied in clinical trials.

What clinical trials is Romidepsin in for pancreas cancer?

Romidepsin is being studied in clinical trial NCT04257448, titled "Safety and Tolerance of Epigenetic and Immunomodulating Drugs Combined With Chemotherapeutics in Patients Suffering From Advanced Pancreatic Cancer." This Phase 1 trial has been completed and enrolled 75 participants in Germany.

Is Romidepsin the same as any other drug?

Romidepsin is also known by other names, but the specific alternative names are not provided in the available information. It is a small molecule drug being studied for pancreas cancer.