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Obatoclax

Phase 2

AML | Small molecule | Oncology |Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited|Last Updated: Jul 22, 2016

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment18

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Clinical trial landscape

Obatoclax · 9 trials · 9 indications

Phase 2 5Phase 1 4
NCT00684918Study of Obatoclax in Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)AML
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT00427856Safety and Efficacy of Single Agent Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) Followed by a Combination With Rituximab for Previously-untreated Follicular Lymphoma (FL)Lymphoma, Follicular
COMPLETED7 Analytics
NCT00413114Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS)for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)Myelodysplastic Syndromes
COMPLETED24 Analytics
NCT00359892Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in the Treatment of Hodgkin's LymphomaHodgkin's Lymphoma
COMPLETED13 Analytics
NCT00360035Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis With Myeloid MetaplasiaMyelofibrosis
COMPLETED22 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Obatoclax in Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Single Agent Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) Followed by a Combination With Rituximab for Previously-untreated Follicular Lymphoma (FL)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS)for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in the Treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS) in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis With Myeloid Metaplasia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Determine the rate of morphologic CR after treatment in the obatoclax single-agent therapy in older patients with previously untreated AML.
4 weeks
Response rate
12 weeks
International Working Group (IWG) Response Criteria for MDS
52 weeks

Determine the response rate according to bone marrow blast count less than or equal to 10%

Determine the response rate to obatoclax and characterize the safety profile; Determine the steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters and pharmacodynamic response.
4 weeks to 1 year
Determine the steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters and pharmacodynamic response.
1 Year
Determine the recommended Phase II dose of obatoclax administered as a 3-hour or 24-hour infusion for 3 consecutive days in Phase I, and response rate in Phase II.
6 months
RECIST criteria with at least one lesion equal to or greater than 2.0cm using conventional technique or equal to greater than 1.0cm with spiral comupted tomography (CT) scan in a single dimension
18 months

Determine the response rate to obatoclax in combination with docetaxel and characterize the safety profile.; Determine the steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters and pharmacodynamic response.

Determine the response rate to obatoclax in combination with Bortezomib and characterize the safety profile
4 weeks to 2 years
Determine the recommended Phase II dose of GX15-070MS; Characterize the DLTs of GX15-070MS; Determine the PK/PD response to GX15-070MS

Secondary Endpoints

Time to Tumor Progression.
20 weeks
Peripheral blood counts; Bone marrow aspirates and biopsies; Transfusions and growth factor requirements
52 weeks
Peripheral blood counts
4 Weeks to 1 Year
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Study Design & Arms

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ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ExperimentalEXPERIMENTALIn the Pilot Schedule portion of the study 3 hour vs 24 hour infusion schedules of obatoclax.
Obatoclax mesylate 40mgEXPERIMENTAL40 mg over 3 hrs q/weekly for 12 weeks, 4 weeks combo with rituximab, another 8 weeks single-agent obatoclax
Obatoclax mesylate 60mgEXPERIMENTAL60 mg obatoclax mesylate over 24 hours, q/weekly for 12 weeks, 4 weeks combo with rituximab, another 8 weeks single-agent obatoclax
Obatoclax MesylateEXPERIMENTALObatoclax Mesylate 30mg
GX15-070MSEXPERIMENTALObatoclax mesylate 60mg
Phase I AEXPERIMENTALObatoclax for 3 hours for 3 days with carboplatin/etoposide.
Phase I BEXPERIMENTALObatoclax for 24 hours for 3 days with carboplatin/etoposide.
Phase II AEXPERIMENTALObatoclax for 3 hours for 3 days with carboplatin/etoposide.
Phase II BACTIVE_COMPARATORCarboplatin/etoposide without continued study treatment
Obatoclax Mesylate + DocetaxelEXPERIMENTALObatoclax Mesylate 250mL in combination with Docetaxel
1EXPERIMENTAL30mg obatoclax, 1.0mg/m2 bortezomib
2EXPERIMENTALobatoclax 30 mg, bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2
3EXPERIMENTALObatoclax 45 mg, Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ObatoclaxDRUGA 3-hour IV infusion for 3 consecutive days or a 24-hour infusion for 3 consecutive days every 2 weeks for up to 6 cycles.
Obatoclax mesylateDRUGObatoclax mesylate 40mg, and 60mg
RituximabDRUGRituximab
Obatoclax mesylate (GX15-070MS)DRUG -
Carboplatin/etoposideDRUGCarboplatin/etoposide combination
Obatoclax mesylate 250 mlDRUG -
DocetaxelDRUG -
BortezomibDRUG1.0mg/m2, 1.3 mg/m2
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range70 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites13

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed AML * No prior chemotherapy for AML (with the exception that the patients enrolled in the Pilot Safety evaluation may have had 1 prior therapy) * Age ≥70 years * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status ≤2 * Patient...

Countries:United StatesCanadaBulgariaCzechiaHungaryIndiaPolandRomaniaSerbiaUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Obatoclax

What is Obatoclax used for?

Obatoclax is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of several cancers, including Hodgkin's Lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes, myelofibrosis, lung cancer, and extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. It is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes Obatoclax?

Obatoclax is being developed by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, which trades under the ticker symbol TEVA. The drug is an investigational oncology therapy and has not received regulatory approval for any indication.

What phase is Obatoclax in?

Obatoclax is in Phase 2 clinical development for multiple oncology indications, including Hodgkin's Lymphoma, AML, and myelofibrosis. It remains investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. Clinical trials are ongoing or completed, but the drug is not yet marketed.

What clinical trials is Obatoclax in?

Obatoclax has been studied in several completed clinical trials, including NCT00359892 for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NCT00360035 for myelofibrosis, NCT00438178 for hematological malignancies, and NCT00684918 for acute myeloid leukemia. These trials were conducted primarily in the United States and Canada.

Is Obatoclax the same as GX15-070MS?

Yes, Obatoclax is also known as Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070MS). Clinical trial records refer to the drug by this alternative name, and it is the same investigational compound being developed by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.