Status:

COMPLETED

Phase I/II Trial of Radiation, Avastin and Tarceva for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Genentech, Inc.

Conditions:

Pancreatic Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this trial is to define the maximum tolerated and/or recommended phase II dose of the combination of Avastin and Tarceva in patients undergoing radiation therapy for carcinoma o...

Detailed Description

This is a phase I/II study in which up to 18 patients will be enrolled in the phase I portion and up to an additional 26 patients in the phase II portion. Patients will be treated with Tarceva (cohort...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, T1-4, N0-1, M0. Patients should have disease for which combined modality therapy is indicated.
  • Performance status 0-2
  • Life expectancy \> 3 months
  • Adequate hematologic, renal, hepatic function
  • Calculated creatinine Cl \> 50 mL/min
  • Use of effective means of contraception in patients of child-bearing potential.

Exclusion

  • No prior therapy for pancreatic cancer
  • Previous treatment with bevacizumab or erlotinib
  • Evidence of duodenal invasion or gastric outlet obstruction
  • Presence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
  • History or prior arterial thrombotic event
  • Conditions leading to inadequate gastrointestinal tract absorption
  • Poorly controlled diarrhea .
  • Presence of baseline proteinuria or renal dysfunction (CrCl \< 50 (Cockcroft-Gault equation)
  • Inadequately controlled hypertension
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or greater congestive heart failure
  • Clinically significant peripheral vascular disease
  • Presence of central nervous system or brain metastases
  • Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to Day 0, anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study
  • Minor surgical procedures such as fine needle aspirations or core biopsies within 7 days prior to Day 0
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to Day 0
  • Serious, non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture
  • Inability to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures
  • Treatment for other carcinomas within the last five years, except cured non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cervical cancer, or localized prostate cancer with a current PSA of \<1.0 mg/dL on 2 successive evaluations, at least 3 months apart, with the most recent evaluation no more than 4 weeks prior to entry.
  • Comorbid conditions that would complicate safety or compliance

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00735306

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

October 1 2011

Last Update

June 18 2015

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710