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Bevacizumab and Erlotinib in the Treatment of Patients With Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Neoplasms, Unknown Primary
Registration Number
NCT00193622
Lead Sponsor
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Brief Summary

This trial will investigate the combination of bevacizumab, and erlotinib in patients with adenocarcinoma or poorly differentiated carcinoma of unknown primary site. Bevacizumab and erlotinib are relatively well-tolerated and have non-overlapping toxicity profiles. This trial will be one of the first clinical trials to evaluate a combination of targeted agents in the treatment of a solid tumor.

Detailed Description

Upon determination of eligibility, patients will be receive:

* Bevacizumab + Erlotinib

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Carcinoma of unknown primary site confirmed by biopsy
  • Measurable disease
  • ECOG performance status must be 0-1
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney
  • Understand the nature of this study and give written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

  • Age< 18 years
  • May not have received EGFR inhibitors
  • History of acute myocardial infarction within 6 months
  • Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
  • Moderate to severe peripheral vascular disease.
  • History of stroke within 6 months
  • History of abdominal fistula, perforation, or abscess within 6 months
  • Active concurrent infections
  • Serious underlying medical conditions
  • Active brain metastases
  • Women who are pregnant or lactating.
  • PEG or G-tube
  • Proteinuria
  • Any nonhealing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture.
  • Any clinical evidence or history of bleeding, clotting or coagulopathy

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall response rate
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to progression
Overall survival
Overall tolerability
Overall toxicity
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