Randomized Phase II Trial of Cetuximab With and Without Weekly Paclitaxel in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Urothelial Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Cetuximab
- Conditions
- Urologic Neoplasm
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Enrollment
- 41
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Progression Free Survival
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the investigational drug cetuximab, (Erbitux) alone or with paclitaxel (Taxol) can stabilize the growth of urothelial cancer.
Detailed Description
This research study is being done to find out if cetuximab, alone or with paclitaxel will slow the growth of urothelial cancers. Cetuximab is an antibody that blocks a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR sits on the outside of tumor cells and controls tumor cell growth. This agent has been looked at alone and with other chemotherapy drugs including paclitaxel. It has been found to be safe and can shrink other types of cancer. This research study is also being done to find out if cetuximab, alone or with paclitaxel shrinks urothelial tumors. If it extends the time the tumors shrink. If it helps people live longer. The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) these treatments have on you and your cancer. We do not know if you will benefit from this research study. It is possible that your condition will get better, but it is also possible that there will be no effect on your condition or that your condition will get worse. We can use what we learn from this research study to help other people with the same disease.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Histologically confirmed carcinoma of the urothelium (bladder,renal pelvis, ureter)
- •Measurable disease by RECIST
- •Patients who received only one prior systemic non-taxane regimen for urothelial cancer. May have received this in the adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting or for advanced disease.
- •Signed IRB approved consent
- •Must have tissue available for EGFR assessment and additional correlative studies
- •ECOG PS 0-2
- •18 years of age or older
- •Not of child bearing potential or negative pregnancy test within 7 days of treatment
- •ANC greater than or equal to 1,500/ul
- •Platelets greater than or equal to 100,00/ul
Exclusion Criteria
- •Received more than one prior regimen for advanced disease
- •Prior radiation to more than 30% of marrow containing skeleton
- •Prior therapy that specifically and directly targets the EGFR pathway
- •Prior severe infusion reaction to a monoclonal antibody, pre-existing neuropathy greater than or equal to grade 2
- •Prior reaction to Cremophor EL
- •Known acute hepatitis B or C or known HIV
- •Active or uncontrolled infection
- •Significant history of uncontrolled cardiac disease
- •Any concurrent chemotherapy not indicated in this study; or
- •Any other investigational agents
Arms & Interventions
Cetuximab alone
Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly during each 28 day cycle. Arm A closed to accrual June 11, 2009 for lack of efficacy
Intervention: Cetuximab
Cetuximab with Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle.
Intervention: Cetuximab
Cetuximab with Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle. Cetuximab 250mg/m2 IV weekly for every 28 day cycle.
Intervention: Paclitaxel
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Progression Free Survival
Time Frame: Measures by CT scans following each 2 cycles of treatment and about every 8 weeks after off treatment for disease progression. Follow up for survival until time of death.
Secondary Outcomes
- Response Rate, Duration of Response, Time to Progression Will be Assessed With Radiographic Imaging(Measured by CT scans after every 2 cycles of treatment (about every 8 weeks))