TerminatedPhase 1/2

Trial of EP0057, a Nanoparticle Camptothecin With Olaparib in People With Relapsed/Refractory Small Cell Lung Cancer

Stopped: Accrual and drug manufacturing and supply were discontinued in 2025.

United States45 participantsStarted 2016-05-09

Plain-language summary

Background: EP0057 (formerly CRLX101) consists of a sugar molecule cyclodextrin linked to a chemotherapy drug called camptothecin. The combined molecule or "nanoparticle drug conjugate" travels through the blood. Once inside cancer cells, the chemotherapy drug is released from the molecule. Olaparib is a drug that may stop cancer cells from repairing the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers want to see how safe it is to give EP0057 and olaparib together and to see how well the combination treats a specific type of lung cancer called small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Objectives: To test the safety and maximum dose of EP0057 and olaparib together. To test how well they treat small cell lung cancer. Eligibility: Adults 18 and older with small cell lung cancer. Design: Participants will be screened with standard cancer care tests. Participants will get the 2 study drugs in 28-day cycles. EP0057 will be given every 2 weeks, through a small plastic tube in an arm vein. Olaparib will be taken by mouth twice a day most days. Participants will keep a pill diary. For Cycle 1, participants will have 3 visits. All other cycles will have 2 visits. At study visits, participants may have: * Blood and hair samples taken * History and Physical exam * Questions about health and side effects * Pregnancy test * Optional tumor biopsy where a piece of tumor is removed by needle after numbing the skin. * Computed tomography (CT) scan * Injection of EP0057 (twice per cycle) * Olaparib prescription Participants will have a follow-up visit 4 weeks after finish taking the drugs. They will have a physical exam and blood tests. They may have a tumor biopsy. The study team will call the patient every 3 months for follow up after completing the study treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

The effects of EP0057 (formerly CRLX101) and olaparib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because these agents as well as other therapeutic agents used in this trial are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 120 days (both male and female) following last dose of study drug. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Fertile females of childbearing potential are defined as women physically capable of becoming pregnant unless the female patient cannot have children because of surgery or other medical reasons (effective tubal ligation, ovaries or the uterus removed, or are post-menopausal). Post-menopausal is defined as:
The effects of EP0057 and olaparib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because these agents are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use highly effective contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 120 days (both male and female) following last dose of study drug. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Fertile females of childbearing potential are defined as women physically capable of becoming pregnant unless the female patient cannot have children because of surgery or other medical reasons (effective tubal ligation, ovaries or the uterus removed, or are post-menopausal). Post-menopausal is defined as:

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)/Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of EP0057 (CLRX101) in Participants With Refractory Cancers.

Timeframe: First 28 days

Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)/Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of Olaparib in Participants With Refractory Cancers.

Timeframe: First 28 days

Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle

Timeframe: First 28 days

Expansion: Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate in the Combination of Olaparib Plus EP0057 (CLRX101) at 16 Weeks in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Participants

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Expansion: Overall Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of EP0057 (CLRX101) Plus Olaparib in Participants With Urothelial Carcinoma

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Expansion: Overall Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of EP0057 (CLRX101) Plus Olaparib in Participants With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02769962

SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-19

Results submitted2025-04-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

The effects of EP0057 (formerly CRLX101) and olaparib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because these agents as well as other therapeutic agents used in this trial are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 120 days (both male and female) following last dose of study drug. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Fertile females of childbearing potential are defined as women physically capable of becoming pregnant unless the female patient cannot have children because of surgery or other medical reasons (effective tubal ligation, ovaries or the uterus removed, or are post-menopausal). Post-menopausal is defined as:
The effects of EP0057 and olaparib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because these agents are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use highly effective contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 120 days (both male and female) following last dose of study drug. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Fertile females of childbearing potential are defined as women physically capable of becoming pregnant unless the female patient cannot have children because of surgery or other medical reasons (effective tubal ligation, ovaries or the uterus removed, or are post-menopausal). Post-menopausal is defined as:

What they're measuring

Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)/Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of EP0057 (CLRX101) in Participants With Refractory Cancers.

Timeframe: First 28 days

Phase I: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)/Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) of Olaparib in Participants With Refractory Cancers.

Timeframe: First 28 days

Number of Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) During the First Cycle

Timeframe: First 28 days

Expansion: Progression Free Survival (PFS) Rate in the Combination of Olaparib Plus EP0057 (CLRX101) at 16 Weeks in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Participants

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Expansion: Overall Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of EP0057 (CLRX101) Plus Olaparib in Participants With Urothelial Carcinoma

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Expansion: Overall Response Rate (Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) of EP0057 (CLRX101) Plus Olaparib in Participants With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

Timeframe: 12 weeks