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A randomized phase II trial comparing epirubicin, cisplatin, and capecitabine versus the combination of epirubicin, cisplatin, and capecitabine with pravastatin in patients with irresectable or metastatic gastric carcinoma

Completed
Conditions
Gastric carcinoma
Cancer
Malignant neoplasm of stomach
Registration Number
ISRCTN23062732
Lead Sponsor
Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Medical Oncology (Netherlands)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
43
Inclusion Criteria

1. Histologically proven, irresectable gastric adenocarcinoma, except carcinoma of the cardia
2. WHO 0-2
3. Ability to swallow
4. Adequate hepatic, renal and bone marrow function

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy
2. Current treatment with HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitor
3. Peripheral neurotoxicity grade >2

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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