Everolimus
InterventionmTOR inhibitorsRapamycin analogsApproved 2009
9 papers19 findings
- 8 independent labs in 2 countries
- 1 finding against
- 642 trials, 214 with no results posted
- Funders: National Cancer Institute and 3 more
- 6 of 19 findings with company ties
- 300 of 642 trials sponsored by its developers
- Human trial8
- Humans1
Outcomes
10Progression-free survival
upin humans3HR 0.43–0.77
3 studies
Progression-free survival
upin humans3HR 0.43–0.77
Everolimus improves progression-free survival in humans (11·0 months vs 3·9 months).
Human trialadvanced, progressive, well-differentiated, non-functional neuroendocrine tumours of lung or gastrointestinal originoral10 mg per dayn = 302
Lancet (London, England)17 Dec 2015
Everolimus improves progression-free survival in humans (6.9 vs 2.8 months, HR 0.43, 95% CI 0.35-0.54).
Human trialhormone-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
Everolimus in postmenopausal hormone-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
The New England journal of medicine7 Dec 2011
Everolimus improves progression-free survival in humans (16.4 vs 11.3 months, HR 0.77 (95% CI 0.59-1.00)).
Human trialadvanced neuroendocrine tumours associated with carcinoid syndrome10 mg per day everolimus + 30 mg intramuscular octreotide LAR every 28 daysn = 429
Lancet (London, England)25 Nov 2011
Seizure frequency
downin humans2
2 studies
Seizure frequency
downin humans2
Everolimus decreases seizure frequency in humans (29.3% vs 14.9% placebo (p=0.0028)).
Human trialtreatment-resistant seizures in tuberous sclerosis complextarget trough 3-7 ng/mL12-week maintenance
Lancet (London, England)6 Sep 2016
Everolimus decreases seizure frequency in humans (median change, -1 seizure; P=0.02).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex6 monthsn = 16
Everolimus for subependymal giant-cell astrocytomas in tuberous sclerosis
The New England journal of medicine4 Nov 2010
Subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma volume
downin humans2
2 studies
Subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma volume
downin humans2
Everolimus decreases subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma volume in humans (35% vs 0%, difference 35%, 95% CI 15-52, p<0.0001).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex4.5 mg/m2 per dayn = 117
Lancet (London, England)14 Nov 2012
Everolimus decreases subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma volume in humans (reduction of at least 30% in 21 patients (75%) and at least 50% in 9 patients (32%)).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex3.0 mg per square meter6 monthsn = 28
Everolimus for subependymal giant-cell astrocytomas in tuberous sclerosis
The New England journal of medicine4 Nov 2010
Treatment response rate
upin humans1
1 study
Treatment response rate
upin humans1
Everolimus increases treatment response rate in humans (28.2% vs 15.1% placebo (p=0.0077)).
Human trialtreatment-resistant seizures in tuberous sclerosis complextarget trough 3-7 ng/mL12-week maintenance
Lancet (London, England)6 Sep 2016
PD-1+ CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes
downin humans1
1 study
PD-1+ CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes
downin humans1
Everolimus decreases PD-1+ CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes in humans.
Human trial
mTOR inhibition improves immune function in the elderly
Science translational medicine24 Dec 2014
Influenza vaccine response
upin humans1+20%
1 study
Influenza vaccine response
upin humans1+20%
Everolimus improves influenza vaccine response in humans (about 20%).
Human trial
mTOR inhibition improves immune function in the elderly
Science translational medicine24 Dec 2014
Angiomyolipoma volume
downin humans1
1 study
Angiomyolipoma volume
downin humans1
Everolimus decreases angiomyolipoma volume in humans (at least a 50% reduction in total volume).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosisoral10 mg per dayn = 118
Lancet (London, England)9 Mar 2013
Angiomyolipoma response rate
upin humans1
1 study
Angiomyolipoma response rate
upin humans1
Everolimus increases angiomyolipoma response rate in humans (42% vs 0%, p<0·0001).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosisoral10 mg per dayn = 118
Lancet (London, England)9 Mar 2013
Adverse events
upin humans1
1 study
Adverse events
upin humans1
Everolimus increases adverse events in humans (stomatitis 62% vs 14%, rash 37% vs 12%, fatigue 31% vs 23%, diarrhoea 27% vs 16%).
Human trialadvanced neuroendocrine tumours associated with carcinoid syndrome10 mg per day everolimus + 30 mg intramuscular octreotide LAR every 28 daysn = 429
Lancet (London, England)25 Nov 2011
Quality of life
upin humans1
1 study
Quality of life
upin humans1
Everolimus improves quality of life in humans (62.1±14.2 vs baseline 57.8±14.0).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex6 months
Everolimus for subependymal giant-cell astrocytomas in tuberous sclerosis
The New England journal of medicine4 Nov 2010
Associations
3Stomatitis
upin humans3
3 studies
Stomatitis
upin humans3
Everolimus raises the risk of stomatitis in humans (48% vs 8%).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex or sporadic lymphangioleiomyomatosisoral10 mg per dayn = 118
Lancet (London, England)9 Mar 2013
Everolimus raises the risk of stomatitis in humans (31% vs 21%).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex4.5 mg/m2 per dayn = 117
Lancet (London, England)14 Nov 2012
Everolimus raises the risk of stomatitis in humans (8% vs 1%).
Human trialhormone-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
Everolimus in postmenopausal hormone-receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
The New England journal of medicine7 Dec 2011
Disease progression or death
downin humans1
1 study
Disease progression or death
downin humans1
Everolimus lowers the risk of disease progression or death in humans (HR 0·48 (95% CI 0·35-0·67), p<0·00001).
Human trialadvanced, progressive, well-differentiated, non-functional neuroendocrine tumours of lung or gastrointestinal originoral10 mg per dayn = 302
Lancet (London, England)17 Dec 2015
Mouth ulceration
upin humans1
1 study
Mouth ulceration
upin humans1
Everolimus raises the risk of mouth ulceration in humans (32% vs 5%).
Human trialtuberous sclerosis complex4.5 mg/m2 per dayn = 117
Lancet (London, England)14 Nov 2012
Trials
642Approved
30 Mar 2009Neuroendocrine Tumors, HER2-negative Breast Cancer
2 Aug 2009Carcinoma, Renal Cell, Breast Neoplasms, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Recurrence, Advanced Breast Cancer, tumours
20 Apr 2010
2 Sep 2011Tuberous Sclerosis, Angiomyolipoma, Renal Angiomyolipoma, Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
29 Aug 2012Neuroendocrine Tumors, HER2-negative Breast Cancer
Repurposing
Phase 3Status unknown1 trial
Phase 3Results posted1 trial
Phase 4Enrolling by invitation10 trials
Phase 4Results posted3 trials
Phase 3Completed2 trials
Phase 3Completed2 trials
40 of 80Fewer
Phase 3Recruiting3 trials
Phase 4Results posted27 trials
Phase 4Completed3 trials
Phase 4Recruiting14 trials
Phase 3Results posted2 trials
Phase 3Results posted2 trials
Phase 4Results posted7 trials
Phase 3Results posted2 trials
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Phase 4Completed11 trials
Phase 4Results posted4 trials
Phase 4Completed5 trials
Phase 4Results posted4 trials
Phase 4Recruiting2 trials
Phase 3Status unknown1 trial
Phase 3Results posted1 trial
Phase 2Completed1 trial
Phase 2Status unknown1 trial
Phase 2Results posted8 trials
Phase 2Results posted5 trials
Phase 2/3Status unknown2 trials
Phase 2Results posted8 trials
Phase 2Status unknown1 trial
Phase 2Completed5 trials
Phase 2Terminated2 trials
Phase 2Results posted7 trials
Phase 2Results posted7 trials
Phase 2Terminated1 trial
Phase 2Active, not recruiting1 trial
Phase 2Results posted4 trials
Phase 2Active, not recruiting1 trial
Phase 2Results posted13 trials
Phase 2Results posted6 trials
In trials
Neoplasm metastasis
Phase 4Completed34 trials
Kidney neoplasm
Phase 4Results posted23 trials
Renal transplantation
Phase 4Results posted12 trials
Lung Neoplasms
Phase 4Results posted9 trials
Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Phase 4Recruiting8 trials
Liver transplantation
Phase 4Results posted7 trials
40 of 125Fewer
Carcinoid tumor
Phase 4Results posted6 trials
Chronic kidney failure
Phase 4Results posted6 trials
Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies
Phase 4Results posted6 trials
Liver Transplant
Phase 4Results posted6 trials
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Phase 4Recruiting6 trials
Chronic renal insufficiency
Phase 4Results posted5 trials
Graft vs host disease
Phase 4Results posted5 trials
Kidney transplant
Phase 4Results posted5 trials
Plasma Cell Neoplasms
Phase 4Recruiting5 trials
Heart transplantation
Phase 4Results posted4 trials
Psychology Rejection
Phase 4Completed4 trials
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney
Phase 4Results posted3 trials
Breast Diseases
Phase 4Results posted2 trials
Cardiac transplantation
Phase 4Results posted2 trials
Kidney Transplant Rejection
Phase 4Results posted2 trials
Motor Activity
Phase 4Terminated2 trials
Virus Diseases
Phase 4Status unknown2 trials
Disorder related to cardiac transplantation
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Large cell carcinoma
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Renal function
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Renal function and chronic allograft vasculopathy
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Renal transplanted recipient
Phase 4Results posted1 trial
Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms
Phase 3Status unknown14 trials
Lymphoma, large b-cell, diffuse
Phase 3Results posted13 trials
Prostatic Neoplasms
Phase 3Status unknown13 trials
Stomach neoplasm
Phase 3Results posted10 trials
Astrocytoma
Phase 3Results posted9 trials
Male Breast Neoplasms
Phase 3Active, not recruiting5 trials
B-cell lymphoma
Phase 3Results posted4 trials
Digestive System Neoplasms
Phase 3Results posted3 trials
Renal transplant
Phase 3Completed2 trials
Advanced neuroendocrine tumor of pancreatic origin
Phase 3Results posted1 trial
De novo kidney transplant recipient
Phase 3Results posted1 trial
Readouts due
- Mar 2027
Rapalog Pharmacology (RAP PAC) Study
Phase 1Recruiting
Stopped
NCT02338570TerminatedRenal cell carcinoma
Stopped on November 16th 2016, because of recruitment failure.
NCT00978432TerminatedRecurrence
The toxicity seemed to outweigh the benefit.
NCT00640978TerminatedPancreatic neoplasms
Significant Adverse Effects - Futility
NCT00332839TerminatedRenal transplantation
The trial was terminated early due to slow enrollment. It was determined that the planned sample size of 300 could not be achieved.
NCT01276834TerminatedRenal transplantation
insufficient patients enrolled
NCT01561404TerminatedMotor Activity
lack of potential patients
All 38Fewer
NCT01878786TerminatedDelayed graft function
Interim results suggested a concern for patient outcomes and safety
NCT00515086TerminatedGlioblastoma
Early termination due to slow enrollment and protocol-defined stopping rule.
NCT01111058TerminatedHead and Neck Neoplasms
Slow accrual
NCT01133678TerminatedHead and Neck Neoplasms
Primary endpoint reached futility boundary
NCT00727207TerminatedMantle cell lymphoma
Lack of participations (8 of 25)
NCT03352427TerminatedGlioma
Low accrual
NCT02315625TerminatedNeuroendocrine carcinoma
Study closed due to poor accrual.
NCT04305444TerminatedFollicular lymphoma
Despite the efforts of our dedicated team and initial progress, we were unable to secure the necessary financial resources to continue the study. We appreciate the support and participation of all involved.
NCT01048723TerminatedSarcoma
Novartis terminated funding
NCT00390364TerminatedColorectal neoplasm
Withdrawn due to low accrual
NCT00402662TerminatedMelanoma
unexpected level of toxicity
NCT00972335TerminatedMeningioma
Study terminated early due to slow accrual
NCT03139747SuspendedThyroid neoplasm
lack of accrual reevaluating feasibility
NCT02031536TerminatedIslet cell carcinoma
Slow accrual
NCT02273752TerminatedIslet cell carcinoma
Slow accrual
NCT01637090TerminatedLymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
Poor enrollment
NCT01345136TerminatedNeurofibromatosis 2
slow accrual
NCT01374451TerminatedIslet Cell Adenoma
The study was stopped for not meeting the primary endpoint for PFS.
NCT00843531TerminatedParaganglioma
Low Accrual
NCT00933374TerminatedUrinary Bladder Neoplasms
delayed recruitment
NCT01784978TerminatedMargins of Excision
Lack of recruitment
NCT00809185TerminatedMyelodysplastic syndrome
slow accrual
NCT01365468TerminatedNeurofibromatosis 1
Poor patients' accrual
NCT02023905TerminatedOligodendroglioma
Sponsor decision
NCT04203901TerminatedAdvanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Strategic corporate decision
NCT01412515TerminatedKaposi sarcoma
results from interim analysis conducted to study interruption
NCT00811590TerminatedPeutz-Jeghers syndrome
The study was ended early due to low enrollment.
NCT01226056SuspendedAdvanced solid tumor
toxicity (protocol amendment under approval)
NCT01313390TerminatedTongue Neoplasms
Lack of recruitment
NCT03878524TerminatedAnemia
Low accrual
NCT04895748TerminatedVon Hippel-Lindau disease
Business decision and not related to safety concerns
NCT03578432TerminatedXerostomia
UACC-PHX is no longer able to support the study and Novartis is unable to provide drug beyond December 2019.
Trial sponsors
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Company116 trialsPhase 423,897 people
Company6 trialsPhase 41,699 people
Company2 trialsPhase 4252 people
Company2 trialsPhase 4149 people
Company6 trialsPhase 31,697 people
Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical
Company2 trialsPhase 3696 people
Company2 trialsPhase 3408 people
Company1 trialPhase 3373 people
Funding
2 grants since 2026Food and Drug AdministrationUS$648kNational Center for Advancing Translational SciencesUS$450k