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A Study of Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and DN-101 Versus Gemcitabine ± Erlotinib and Placebo in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Registration Number
NCT00536770
Lead Sponsor
Novacea
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational study drug DN-101 (calcitriol) when given in combination with gemcitabine ± erlotinib in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
SUSPENDED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
132
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced and unresectable, or metastatic pancreatic cancer
  • Performance status 0, 1,or 2
  • Adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic function
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer
  • Prior treatment for other cancers in last 6 months
  • Cancer of the brain or spine
  • Active uncontrolled infection
  • Hypercalcemia

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
APlacebo + gemcitabinePlacebo + gemcitabine
Bplacebo + gemcitabine + erlotinibPlacebo + gemcitabine + erlotinib
Ccalcitriol + gemcitabineDN-101 + gemcitabine
Dcalcitriol + gemcitabine + erlotinibDN-101 + gemcitabine + erlotinib
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall survival rate at 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Duration of overall survival
Objective response rate
Duration of progression free survival

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novacea Investigational Site

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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