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Glutamine

Phase 3

Colorectal Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |Sanofi|Last Updated: Jun 21, 2013

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment200

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Clinical trial landscape

Glutamine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01087658Oral Glutamine in the Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced NeurotoxicityColorectal Neoplasms
COMPLETED200 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Oral Glutamine in the Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Neurotoxicity
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Occurence of peripheral sensory neuropathy (PSN) grade 2, 3 and 4 assessed by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (NCI-CTCAE)
Every cycle i.e. 2 or 3 weeks according to the treatment arm

Secondary Endpoints

Cumulative dose of oxaliplatin and time of onset when the first PSN grade 2, 3 or 4 occurs
Every cycle i.e. 2 or 3 weeks according to the treatment arm
Dose-reduction, dose-delay and discontinuation of oxaliplatin due to PSN grade 3 or 4
Every cycle i.e. 2 or 3 weeks according to the treatment arm
Patient self-reported neurotoxicity scale for chronic peripheral neuropathy
Every cycle i.e. 2 or 3 weeks according to the treatment arm
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Glutamine and calcium magnesiumEXPERIMENTALGlutamine 10g p.o. 3-times a day beginning at day -2 for 7 consecutive days during each chemotherapy cycle. 1g of calcium and 1g of magnesium i.v. over 30 minutes just before the chemotherapy and repeated at the same dose after the completion of the oxaliplatine infusion. All patients will receive an oxaliplatin based chemotherapy with XELOX, FOLFOX-4 or mFOLFOX-6.
Calcium magnesiumACTIVE_COMPARATOR1g of calcium and 1g of magnesium i.v. over 30 minutes just before the chemotherapy and repeated at the same dose after the completion of the oxaliplatine infusion. All patients will receive an oxaliplatin based chemotherapy with XELOX, FOLFOX-4 or mFOLFOX-6.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GlutamineDRUGPer os
Calcium and MagnesiumDRUGIntravenous
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion criteria: 1. Histologically- or cytologically- proven adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. 2. Disease either in adjuvant or 1st line metastatic setting. 3. Eastern Cooperation Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status inferior or equal to 2. 4. At least 4 weeks following any major surgic...

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about Glutamine

What is Glutamine used for in colorectal neoplasms?

Glutamine is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in colorectal neoplasms. It is being evaluated for its potential role in preventing oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity in patients with these conditions. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and remains investigational, not yet approved for any use.

Who makes Glutamine?

Glutamine is being developed by Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol SNY. Sanofi is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in the oncology setting, specifically for patients with colorectal neoplasms.

What phase is Glutamine in?

Glutamine is in Phase 3 clinical development. This phase involves larger studies to confirm the drug's effectiveness and monitor side effects in a broader patient population. As an investigational drug, Glutamine has not yet received regulatory approval and is still undergoing clinical evaluation.

What clinical trials is Glutamine in?

Glutamine has been studied in a Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT01087658, titled "Oral Glutamine in the Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Neurotoxicity." This completed trial enrolled 200 participants with colorectal neoplasms in Canada. The study was randomized and active-controlled, though it was not double-blind.

Is Glutamine the same as L-glutamine?

Glutamine is the drug name used in the clinical trial context. The compound is a small molecule, and while glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid, the investigational drug being developed by Sanofi is specifically formulated for therapeutic use in preventing neurotoxicity associated with oxaliplatin treatment in colorectal cancer patients.