Gemcitabine and Cisplatin With or Without CPI-613 (Devimistat)as First Line Therapy for Patients With Advanced Unresectable Biliary Tract Cancer (BilT-04)

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier
NCT04203160
Institution Name
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Full Institution Address
1500 E Medical Center Dr.

Ann Arbor
Michigan
48109
United States
Institution Phone
(800) 865-1125
Institution Website
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04203160
Additional Institutions

  • University of Texas Southwestern

  • University of Washington

Principal Investigator
Vaibhav Sahai, MBBS, MS
Principal Investigator Phone
(800) 865-1125
Principal Investigator Email
[email protected]
Additional Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Shalaan Beg, MD at UT Southwestern

  • David Zhen, MD at University of Washington

Study Coordinator
Meghan Johnson
Study Coordinator Phone
(800) 865-1125
Study Coordinator Email
[email protected]
Study Overview
Patients with advanced biliary cancer (gallbladder or cholangiocarcinoma) previously untreated with systemic chemotherapy will receive gemcitabine + cisplatin + CPI-613 (targets enzymes that are involved in cancer cell energy metabolism).
Enrollment Information
78
Study Start Date
20200601
Study End Date
20250630
Study Purpose

  • Improve survival of patients with advanced biliary cancer

  • Identify safe dose of CPI-613 (devimistat) when given in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin

Inclusion Criteria

  • Tissue diagnosis of advanced, surgically inoperable biliary cancer

  • No prior systemic chemotherapy for advanced cancer

  • May have previously undergone radiation, liver directed therapy or surgery

  • Must have measurable disease on CT or MR scans

  • Age >= 18 years

  • Performance status ECOG 0 or 1

  • Must be able to tolerate CT or MRI scans

  • Adequate organ function (per protocol)

Exclusion Criteria

  • No brain metastasis unless treated and stable for 3 months

  • Underwent a major surgical procedure < 4 weeks prior to enrollment

  • No prior organ transplantation

  • No ongoing or uncontrolled infection

  • Must not be pregnant or breast feeding

  • No other active cancer (with some exceptions such as localized skin cancer)

  • No active heart disease including symptomatic heart failure (NYHA class 3 or 4), unstable angina pectoris, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia or interstitial lung disease

  • No prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or compulsorily detained

  • Prolonged QTcF interval >480 msec on ECG

  • Psychiatric illness, other significant medical illness, or social situation which may limit compliance

Required Tests Prior to Study

  • Blood tests, CT or MR scans

Potential Side Effects

  • Tiredness (fatigue)

  • Low blood counts (e.g. anemia)

  • Nausea (usually mild to moderate) from cisplatin and/or gemcitabine

  • Potential for kidney damage from cisplatin and/or gemcitabine

  • Potential for hearing loss / ringing in ears from cisplatin

  • Low appetite from gemcitabine and/or cisplatin

Financial Assistance Available
No