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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Caelyx in Combination With Carboplatin in Patients With Ovarian Cancer Recurrent Within Six to Twelve Months After Initial Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Chemotherapy (P03625)

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Ovarian Neoplasms
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00780039
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

Doxorubicin has been used to treat ovarian cancer as part of different combination therapies, but high cumulative doses should be avoided because of the risk of cardiotoxicity. Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin (Caelyx) has been developed to reduce the risk of cardiotoxicity. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Caelyx in combination with carboplatin in women with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
58
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age >=18 years old

  • Subject must have histological diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer

  • Subject must have received a taxane and platinum regimen and have maintained a treatment-free status for at least six months and not more than twelve months following completion of first line therapy.

  • Subject must have measurable ovarian cancer by appropriate radiological imaging.

  • ECOG performance Score of 0 or 1.

  • Subject's life expectancy must be > 6 months.

  • Subject must have normal organ function, except if abnormal due to tumor involvement:

    • Adequate bone marrow function (platelets >=100 X 10^9/L, hemoglobin >=100 g/L, neutrophils >=1.5 X 10^9/L)
    • Adequate renal function (serum creatinine<=1.5 X the upper limit of normal (ULN)
    • Adequate liver function (bilirubin and AST or ALT<=2 times ULN, unless related to primary disease.
  • MUGA scan must indicate left ventricular ejection fraction above 90%.

  • Women of childbearing potential must be using adequate contraception (prescribed under medical supervision) and have a negative pregnancy test at the time of enrollment.

  • Subject must be able to sign written informed consent.

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Exclusion Criteria
  • Subject who is pregnant or is breast feeding.
  • Subject who has history of cardiac disease, with New York Heart Association Class II or greater.
  • Subject with a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to products containing Cremophor® EL.
  • Subject with clinically significant hepatic disease.
  • Subject who has uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
  • Subject who exhibits confusion or disorientation.
  • Subject with any condition that would prevent adequate follow-up.
  • Subject with a history of prior malignancy treated with systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
  • Subject who has received two or more prior chemotherapy regimens for ovarian cancer.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Single ArmPegylated Liposomal DoxorubicinCaelyx 30 mg/m2 in combination with carboplatin dosed to target AUC of 5 mg/mL.min.
Single ArmCarboplatinCaelyx 30 mg/m2 in combination with carboplatin dosed to target AUC of 5 mg/mL.min.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Complete response rate, according to RECIST criteria; Partial response rate, according to RECIST criteriaComplete or partial response: re-evaluation 4 weeks later to confirm response; Upon completion of chemotherapy: follow-up every 2 months until documentation of progressive disease; All patients will be followed for a minimum of one year for survival
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and tolerability; Duration of response; CA-125 response; Time to progression; Overall survivalAll patients will be followed for a minimum of one year for survival
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