NCT03583710 · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Mitotane With or Without Cisplatin and Etoposide After Surgery in Treating Patients With Stage I-III Adrenocortical Cancer With High Risk of Recurrence
What this study is about
This phase III trial studies how well mitotane alone works compared to mitotane with cisplatin and etoposide when given after surgery in treating patients with adrenocortical cancer that has a high risk of coming back (recurrence). Cortisol can cause the growth of adrenocortical tumor cells. Antihormone therapy, such as mitotane, may lessen the amount of cortisol made by the body.
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This phase III trial studies how well mitotane alone works compared to mitotane with cisplatin and etoposide when given after surgery in treating patients with adrenocortical cancer that has a high risk of coming back (recurrence). Cortisol can cause the growth of adrenocortical tumor cells. Antihormone therapy, such as mitotane, may lessen the amount of cortisol made by the body.
Interventions
DRUG
Cisplatin
Given IV
DRUG
Etoposide
Given IV
DRUG
Mitotane
Given PO
OTHER
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
Primary outcome measures
Recurrence-free survival (RFS)
Time frame: From the time of randomization up to 2 years
Starting from the date of randomization until documentation of radiological evidence of local recurrence, radiological evidence of distant recurrence, or death from any cause (whichever occurs first), RFS will be compared using the log-rank test between the two arms.
Local recurrence of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Distant recurrence of ACC
Time frame: Up to 6 months
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Have a histologically confirmed diagnosis of ACC (Weiss score of \>= 3). (LinWeiss-Bisceglia system will be used for oncocytic ACC).
- Have a high risk of relapse defined as: Stage I-III ACC (according to the European Network for the Study of Adrenal Tumors \[ENSAT\] classification) within 90 days of surgical resection of primary tumor with curative intent with either microscopically complete resection (R0, defined as no evidence of microscopic residual disease according to surgical reports, histopathology, and perioperative imaging), microscopically positive margins (R1), or undetermined margins (RX, based on surgical or pathological reports without unequivocal evidence of metastasis in the perioperative imaging). Each participating center will determine the pathological stages and resection margins AND Ki67 \> 10% (to be determined by an experienced pathologist in each participating center and preferably via quantitative imaging analysis).
- Have perioperative
Where
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- St Louis, Missouri
- Houston, Texas
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 16, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations