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Advanced CancerPhase 1NCT00543504

Bevacizumab in Multiple Phase I Combinations

A Phase 1 study testing Bevacizumab, Sorafenib and Erlotinib in people with Advanced Cancer, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of Avastin™ that can be given in combination with 4 other study drug/drug combinations. It will be given with sunitinib, with sorafenib, with a combination of erlotinib and cetuximab, and with a combination of trastuzumab and lapatinib. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Advanced Cancer
What is being tested?
Bevacizumab, Sorafenib and Erlotinib
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
343 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
10 Oct 2007to 29 Apr 2020
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with advanced or metastatic cancer that is refractory to standard therapy, relapsed after standard therapy, or have no standard therapy that induces a CR rate of at least 10% or improves survival by at least three months.
  • Patients must be three weeks from prior cytotoxic therapy; if they have recovered their blood counts to eligibility levels sooner and have no mucositis or other acute toxicities, they may be treated earlier but no sooner than two weeks after their last chemotherapy. Patients must be two weeks or five half lives from biologic therapy, whichever is shorter.
  • ECOG performance status </= 2 (Karnofsky >/= 60%).
  • Patients must have normal organ and marrow function defined as: absolute neutrophil count >/= 1,000/mL; platelets >/=75,000/mL; creatinine </= 3 X ULN; total bilirubin </= 2.0; ALT(SGPT) </= 3 X ULN; Exception for patients with liver metastasis: total bilirubin </= 3 x ULN; ALT(SGPT) </= 5 X ULN. Exception for the bevacizumab + erlotinib + cetuximab arm and the bevacizumab + trastuzumab + lapatinib arm: no minimum absolute neutrophil count or platelet count.
  • The effects of bevacizumab on the developing human fetus are unknown. Angiogenesis is of critical importance to fetal development, and bevacizumab is likely to have adverse consequences in terms of fetal development. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 30 days after the last dose.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
  • Life expectancy of at least 3 months.
  • Patients with a prior DVT/PE are eligible for treatment if they are receiving or have finished receiving appropriate anticoagulation therapy.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with hemoptysis within 28 days prior to entering the study.
  • Patients with clinically significant unexplained bleeding within 28 days prior to entering the study.
  • Uncontrolled systemic vascular hypertension (Systolic blood pressure > 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg on medication).
  • Patients with clinically significant cardiovascular disease: history of CVA within 6 months, myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months, or unstable angina pectoris.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection requiring parenteral antibiotics on Day 1.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
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  • History of hypersensitivity to bevacizumab, murine products, or any component of the formulation.
  • (For patients on the sunitinib treatment arm and the trastuzumab/lapatinib treatment arm only) Left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 50% unless the patient is receiving an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor / angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and a beta-blocker.
  • (For sorafenib treatment arm only) Hypersensitivity to sorafenib or any component of the formulation.
  • (For erlotinib and cetuximab treatment arm only) History of hypersensitivity to erlotinib or any component of the formulation.
  • (For erlotinib and cetuximab treatment arm only) History of hypersensitivity to cetuximab, murine products, or any component of the formulation.
  • (For trastuzumab and lapatinib treatment arm only) History of hypersensitivity to trastuzumab, Chinese hamster ovary cell proteins, or any component of the formulation.
  • (For trastuzumab and lapatinib treatment arm only) History of hypersensitivity to lapatinib or any component of the formulation.
  • Patients with clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within 28 days prior to entering the study.
  • Patients with hemorrhagic brain metastases.
  • Patients with prior abdominal surgery within 30 days prior to entering the study.
  • (For patients on the sunitinib treatment arm and the trastuzumab/lapatinib treatment arm only) Left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 50%, unless the patient is receiving an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor / angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and a beta-blocker.
  • (For patients on the sunitinib treatment arm and the trastuzumab/lapatinib treatment arm only) QTc prolongation, defined as greater than 440 milliseconds for males, and greater than 460 milliseconds for females.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1 Study of Bevacizumab in Combination With 1) Sunitinib, 2) Sorafenib, 3) Erlotinib and Cetuximab, 4) Trastuzumab and Lapatinib

The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of Avastin™ that can be given in combination with 4 other study drug/drug combinations. It will be given with sunitinib, with sorafenib, with a combination of erlotinib and cetuximab, and with a combination of trastuzumab and lapatinib. The safety and effectiveness of these drug combinations will also be studied.

Read the detailed description

The Study Drugs:

Bevacizumab (Avastin™) is designed to prevent or slow down the growth of cancer cells by blocking the growth of blood vessels

Sunitinib malate (SutentTM) is designed to block pathways that control important events such as the growth of blood vessels that are vital for the growth of cancer.

Sorafenib (NexavarTM) is designed to block the function of important proteins in cancer cells. These proteins, when active, are in part responsible for the abnormal growth and behavior of cancer cells.

Erlotinib hydrochloride (TarcevaTM) is designed to block the activity of a protein found on the surface of many tumor cells that may control tumor growth and survival. This may stop tumors from growing.

Cetuximab (ErbituxTM) is designed to prevent or slow down the growth of cancer cells by blocking proteins inside the cancer cell, called the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

Trastuzumab (HerceptinTM) is designed to prevent or slow down the growth of cancer cells by blocking proteins inside the cancer cell, called the Her2/neu receptor.

Lapatinib (TykerbTM) is designed to prevent or slow down the growth of cancer cells by blocking proteins inside the cancer cell, called the Her2/neu receptor and EGFR.

Study Drug Dose Level:

If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, your doctor will decide which study drugs you will receive based on the disease type and on the drugs you have taken in the past.

Once it is decided which drugs you will receive, you will be enrolled into a group of about 3-6 participants that are receiving the same drug combination. The first group of participants will receive the lowest dose of the drug combination. The next group of participants will receive the next highest dose of the drug combination. The third group will receive an even higher dose than that. This process will continue until the study doctor finds the highest safe dose of the drug combination. The dose that you receive will depend on when you are enrolled in this study and the safety data that is available at that time. The dose that you receive may be lowered if you do not tolerate the study drug combination well.

Once the highest tolerated dose is found for each group, up to 10 more participants will be added to each group at that dose level.

The dose levels testing the study drug combination of bevacizumab with either sunitinib or sorafenib are now closed.

Study Drug Administration:

Avastin™ is given through a needle in your vein. The first infusion is over 90 minutes. The next infusion may be over 60 minutes if the first infusion was well tolerated. If you tolerate the second infusion well, the third infusion may be over 30 minutes. If you take trastuzumab and lapatinib with Avastin™, you will receive Avastin™ every 21 days. If you take cetuximab and erlotinib with Avastin™, you will receive Avastin™ every 14 days.

If you are assigned to take cetuximab and erlotinib, cetuximab will be given by vein once every week. The first time you receive cetuximab, it will be given over 2 hours. All other infusions will be given over 60 minutes. Erlotinib is taken by mouth every day during the 28-day study cycle. You should take erlotinib on an empty stomach either 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

If you are assigned to take trastuzumab and lapatinib, trastuzumab will be given by vein once every 21-day study cycle. The first infusion will be over 90 minutes. If you handle the infusion well, each additional infusion will be over 30 minutes Lapatinib will be taken by mouth every day for 21 days. You should take lapatinib on an empty stomach either 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

Study Visits:

Avastin, cetuximab, and erlotinib:

During Cycle 1, you will have a study visit during Weeks 1 and 2. During Cycles 2 and beyond, you will have a study visit during Week 1. At these visits, you will have a physical exam, and blood (about 1 tablespoon) will be drawn for routine tests. If the routine urine test done at screening had abnormal results, urine may be collected for additional routine tests during the study. After 2 cycles, you will have the physical exam every 1-2 months.

Every week, you will have blood drawn (about 2 teaspoons) for routine tests.

During Week 1 of all cycles, you will have urine collected for routine tests.

After every 2 cycles, you will have a CT or MRI scan to check the status of the disease. After 6 months (6 cycles) of study drug treatment, you will have the CT or MRI scan every 2-4 cycles.

Avastin, trastuzumab, and lapatinib:

During Cycle 1, you will have a study visit during Weeks 1 and 2. During Cycles 2 and beyond, you will have a study visit during Week 1. At these visits, you will have a physical exam, and blood (about 1 tablespoon) will be drawn for routine tests. If the routine urine test done at screening had abnormal results, urine may be collected for additional routine tests during the study. After 2 cycles, you will have the physical exam every 1-2 months.

During Week 1 of all cycles, you will have urine collected for routine tests.

After every 2 cycles, you will have a CT or MRI scan to check the status of the disease. After 6 months (8 cycles) of study drug treatment, you will have the CT or MRI scan every 2-4 cycles.

Length of Study:

You may remain on study for as long as you are benefitting. You will be taken off study if the disease gets worse or intolerable side effects occur.

This is an investigational study. Avastin™, erlotinib, cetuximab, trastuzumab, and lapatinib are all FDA approved and commercially available. Avastin™ is FDA approved for the treatment of colorectal cancer and lung cancer. Erlotinib is FDA approved for the treatment of lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Cetuximab is FDA approved for the treatment of colorectal cancer and cancer of the head and neck. Trastuzumab is FDA approved for the treatment of breast cancer. Lapatinib is FDA approved for the treatment of breast cancer. The use of these drugs together is investigational and authorized for use in research only.

Up to 354 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

Conditions
Advanced Cancer
Being tested
Bevacizumab, Sorafenib, Erlotinib, Trastuzumab, Lapatinib
Keywords
Advanced Cancer, Bevacizumab, Avastin, Sorafenib, BAY 43-9006, Erlotinib, OSI-774, Tarceva, Trastuzumab, Herceptin, Sunitinib, SU011248, Sutent, Cetuximab, Lapatinib, Tykerb, Anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody, rhuMAb-VEGF, Erlotinib hydrochloride, GW572016

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BevacizumabDrug

    Also called Avastin, Anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody, rhuMAb-VEGF

    2.5 mg/kg By Vein Over 90 Minutes.

  • SorafenibDrug

    Also called BAY 43-9006

    200 mg By Mouth Daily for 28 Days

  • ErlotinibDrug

    Also called Erlotinib hydrochloride, OSI-774, Tarceva

    50 mg By Mouth Daily for 28 Days.

  • TrastuzumabDrug

    Also called Herceptin

    Loading 2 mg/kg by vein then Maintenance 1 mg/kg by vein on Day 1

  • LapatinibDrug

    Also called GW572016, Tykerb

    250 mg By Mouth Daily for 21 Days.

  • SunitinibDrug

    Also called Sunitinib Malate, SU011248, Sutent

    12.5 mg orally daily for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks off.

  • CetuximabDrug

    Loading 100 mg/m² by vein and Maintenance 75 mg/m² by vein on Days 1, 8, 15, 22

Study groups in NCT00543504
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Bevacizumab + SunitinibExperimentalArm 1: Bevacizumab starting dose 2.5 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 90 minutes + Sunitinib 12.5 mg orally daily for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks off.
Receives: Drug: Bevacizumab; Drug: Sunitinib
Bevacizumab + SorafenibExperimentalArm 2: Bevacizumab starting dose 2.5 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 90 minutes + Sorafenib 200 mg by mouth daily for 28 Days
Receives: Drug: Bevacizumab; Drug: Sorafenib
Bevacizumab + Erlotinib + CetuximabExperimentalArm 3: Bevacizumab starting dose 2.5 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 90 minutes + Erlotinib 50 mg By Mouth Daily for 28 Days + Cetuximab loading dose 100 mg/m² IV and maintenance 75 mg/m² on Days 1, 8, 15, 22.
Receives: Drug: Bevacizumab; Drug: Erlotinib; Drug: Cetuximab
Bevacizumab + Trastuzumab + LapatinibExperimentalArm 4: Bevacizumab starting dose 2.5 mg/kg intravenous (IV) over 90 minutes + Trastuzumab loading dose 2 mg/kg IV then maintenance dose 1 mg/kg IV on Day 1 + Lapatinib 250 mg By Mouth Daily for 21 Days.
Receives: Drug: Bevacizumab; Drug: Trastuzumab; Drug: Lapatinib

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Maximum Tolerable Dose (MTD) of Avastin in combination with 4 other study drug/drug combinations

    MTD defined by Dose Limiting Toxicity in first 28 day cycle (induction phase)

    Measured: 28 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Oct 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study start10 Oct 2007
  3. Primary completion29 Apr 2020
  4. Study completion29 Apr 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
343 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00543504
Sponsor's protocol ID
2006-0638
Other IDs
NCI-2012-01552
Status last verified
Jan 2020
First submitted
11 Oct 2007
Last updated
30 Jun 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Subbiah V, Dumbrava EI, Jiang Y, Thein KZ, Naing A, Hong DS, Fu S, Piha-Paul SA, Tsimberidou AM, Janku F, Meric-Bernstam F, Kurzrock R, Falchook G. Dual EGFR blockade with cetuximab and erlotinib combined with anti-VEGF antibody bevacizumab in advanced solid tumors: a phase 1 dose escalation triplet combination trial. Exp Hematol Oncol. 2020 Apr 20;9:7. doi: 10.1186/s40164-020-00159-1. eCollection 2020.

    PubMed 32337094
  • Falchook GS, Moulder SL, Wheler JJ, Jiang Y, Bastida CC, Kurzrock R. Dual HER2 inhibition in combination with anti-VEGF treatment is active in heavily pretreated HER2-positive breast cancer. Ann Oncol. 2013 Dec;24(12):3004-11. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdt395. Epub 2013 Oct 24.

    PubMed 24158411

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Bevacizumab, Sorafenib and Erlotinib in people with Advanced Cancer, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 18 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jun 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Maximum Tolerable Dose (MTD) of Avastin in combination with 4 other study drug/drug combinations (time frame: 28 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00543504, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jun 2020.

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