Prospective Trial of Metformin - Chemoprevention Role
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if metformin extended release (ER) can prevent colonic adenomas from becoming cancerous. Metformin ER will be compared to a placebo.
Metformin ER is designed to block a protein in tumor cells that is important in tumor growth and blood vessel development. This may cause cell death or reduce the spread of the disease.
A placebo is not a drug. It looks like the study drug but is not designed to treat any disease or illness. It is designed to be compared with a study drug to learn if the study drug has any real effect.
Description
Colonic adenomas are considered pre-cancerous, but they may change into colorectal cancer. Patients have a higher risk of developing additional adenomas if adenomas are found at the time of their follow-up colonoscopy.
Study Groups:
If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will be randomly assigned (as in the flip of a coin) to 1 of 2 groups. You will have an equal chance of being assigned to either group.
If you are in Group 1, you will receive metformin ER
If you are in Group 2, you will receive a placebo.
Neither you nor the study staff will know if you are receiving the study drug or the placebo. However, if needed for your safety, the study staff will be able to find out what you are receiving.
Study Drug Administration:
You will take metformin ER/placebo tablets by mouth 1 time a day with food for 12-18 months (usually 12 months but sometimes up to 18 if the doctor thinks it is needed). This will allow time for at least 1 repeat follow-up colonoscopy.
The dose of metformin ER will be increased at Week 2 and again at Week 3. If you have side effects, the dose may be lowered if the doctor thinks it is needed.
Study Visit:
At 3-12 months or 3-18 months after you start taking metformin ER/placebo, you will have another colonoscopy and standard tissue collection for colonic adenoma(s). This tissue will be used for biomarker testing. Blood (about 3 tablespoons) will be drawn for testing on your blood sugar and for biomarker testing. You will need to fast for 8 hours before this test.
Your blood and tissue will also be used for research on the cause of colorectal cancer and biomarker testing.
Length of Treatment:
You may continue taking the study drug for 12 months. However, if your doctor thinks it is needed, a follow-up colonoscopy may be scheduled for you at either 15 or 18 months after enrollment. If this is the case, you will continue taking the drug for up to 18 months. You will no longer be able to take the study drug if the disease gets worse, if intolerable side effects occur, or if you are unable to follow study directions.
Your participation on the study will be over once you have completed the study visit.
This is an investigational study. Metformin ER is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Its use to prevent colonic adenomas is investigational.
Up to 128 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Colorectum
Intervention
Metformin ER, Placebo
Status
Withdrawn
Source
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01550900
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on April 30, 2013
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Metformin
A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
Therapeutic Misconception
Misunderstanding among individuals, frequently research subjects, of scientific methods such as randomization and placebo controls.
Phenformin
A biguanide hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of METFORMIN. Although it is generally considered to be associated with an unacceptably high incidence of lactic acidosis, often fatal, it is still available in some countries. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
Placebo Effect
An effect usually, but not necessarily, beneficial that is attributable to an expectation that the regimen will have an effect, i.e., the effect is due to the power of suggestion.
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