Clinical trials: Elderly Cancer Patients
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A Study of MabThera (Rituximab) in Elderly Patients With Untreated Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of brief induction therapy with a chemotherapeutic regimen containing MabThera, followed by either maintenance therapy with MabThera or no further therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01144364
- Testing
- rituximab [Mabthera/Rituxan]
- Where
- 45 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pemetrexed/Carboplatin Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Elderly Patients
A phase II study to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of the combination of Pemetrexed and Carboplatin in elderly patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00350792
- Testing
- pemetrexed, carboplatin
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Colorectal Cancer
An Observational Study of Avastin in First Line in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CASSIOPEE)
This multicenter, prospective, observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) in first-line therapy in elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01555762
- Where
- 166 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Efficacy Study of Anti-KIR Monoclonal Antibody as Maintenance Treatment in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (EFFIKIR)
Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Phase 2 Study evaluating the efficacy of lirilumab (IPH2102/BMS-986015) as Maintenance Treatment administered in elderly patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in first complete…
- Trial name
- EFFIKIR (NCT01687387)
- Testing
- IPH2102 at 0.1 mg/kg, IPH2102 at 1 mg/kg
- Where
- 43 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Innate Pharma
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Trial of CPX-351 in Newly Diagnosed Elderly AML Patients
The study investigates if CPX-351 will be a) more effective than the standard AML treatment and b) more tolerable than the standard AML treatment regimens.
- Trial name
- NCT00788892
- Testing
- CPX-351, Cytarabine, Daunorubicin
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Colorectal Cancer
Phase II Trial of Combination Therapy With Bevacizumab and S-1 in Elderly Patients With Unresectable or Recurrent Colorectal Cancer (BASIC)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether S-1 and bevacizumab are safe in the treatment of unresectable or recurrent colorectal cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00569699
- Testing
- S-1, Bevacizumab
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Breast Cancer
Treatment for Elderly Patients With High Risk Breast Cancer
This open-label, multicenter study explored primary and secondary prophylaxis treatment with a single, fixed-dose, subcutaneous (SC) injection of pegfilgrastim in elderly subjects with high-risk breast cancer receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT00117910
- Testing
- pegfilgrastim
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Elderly Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study will compare the efficacy and safety of Tarceva (erlotinib) and vinorelbine in chemo-naive elderly patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01196078
- Testing
- erlotinib [Tarceva], vinorelbine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Leukemia
Vaccine Therapy and GM-CSF in Treating Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a peptide may help the body build an effective immune response to kill cancer cells. Colony-stimulating factors, such as GM-CSF, increase the number of white blood cells and platelets found in bone…
- Trial name
- NCT00454168
- Testing
- PR1 leukemia peptide vaccine, sargramostim
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- The Vaccine Company
Leukemia, Acute Disease
Study of Voreloxin (Vosaroxin) in Older Patients With Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This study will evaluate the overall remission rate of treatment with vosaroxin (formerly voreloxin) Injection in patients at least 60 years of age with previously untreated AML
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Acute Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00607997
- Testing
- vosaroxin
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute, Hematologic Neoplasms
Trial of Pimasertib in Hematological Malignancies
This is an open-label, multi-center, dose-escalation trial of pimasertib (MSC1936369B) in blood and bone marrow cancers. The trial will be conducted in two parts: Part 1 (safety run-in period): Will determine the maximum…
- Trial name
- NCT00957580
- Testing
- Pimasertib
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, France
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Prostate Cancer
A Study to Learn About Heart-Related Risks in Elderly Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer Treated With Enzalutamide or Darolutamide
This observational study aims to better understand the risk of serious heart-related problems in older men with advanced prostate cancer who are treated with certain commonly used medicines.
- Trial name
- NCT07672119
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Breast Cancer, Recurrent Breast Cancer
A Study of Diffusing Alpha Radiation Therapy for Patients With Breast Carcinoma in Frail or Elderly Patients.
A unique approach for cancer treatment employing intratumoral diffusing alpha radiation emitter device for the treatment of newly diagnosed or Recurrent Breast Carcinoma in frail or elderly patients.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Breast Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT06202118
- Testing
- Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alpha Tau Medical LTD.
HR+HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer
A Prospective Non-interventional Study to Evaluate Clinical Outcomes of Ribociclib Combined With Endocrine Therapy in Elderly Patients With HR+HER2 - Advanced Breast Cancer in Routine Clinical Practice in Russian Federation
This is а prospective, non-interventional, primary data collection study to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and quality of life in older patients (≥65 years) with HR+HER2- advanced breast cancer receiving ribociclib with ET in…
- Trial name
- PARFENOPA (NCT06625333)
- Where
- 20 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Study of Sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) in Children With Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia and B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) is safe and may help treat children and adolescents with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back after treatment…
- Conditions
- Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia, B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Pediatric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT07770698
- Testing
- sonrotoclax, Azacitidine, Inotuzumab ozogamicin
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- BeOne Medicines
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Safety and Anti-Disease Activity of CHR-2797 (Tosedostat) in Elderly and/or Treatment Refractory Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Multiple Myeloma (MM)
This is an open-label, non-randomised, multi-centre phase I-II study of CHR-2797 administered orally once a day. The study involves two distinct phases: Phase I: an open-label, dose-escalating phase of the study to explore the…
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- NCT00689000
- Testing
- CHR-2797 (tosedostat): Aminopeptidase inhibitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Chroma Therapeutics
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Trial of Pemetrexed or Pemetrexed With Gemcitabine for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer Who Are Not Eligible for Platinum-Based Chemotherapy and Have Not Previously Been Treated With Chemotherapy
This study is for elderly patients who haven't been given prior chemotherapy or for patients who cannot be treated with platinum based chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00489983
- Testing
- pemetrexed, gemcitabine
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Study of Acalabrutinib and Rituximab in Untreated Elderly and/or Frail Patients With DLBCL
The study will measure the safety, tolerability, and efficacy with acalabrutinib in combination with rituximab in treatment-naïve elderly and/or frail patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), who are otherwise…
- Trial name
- ACRUE (NCT05952024)
- Testing
- Acalabrutinib, Rituximab
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Brazil and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Colorectal Cancer
BEVERLY-C: An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in First-Line Treatment in Elderly Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy in elderly patients (>/= 65 years of age) with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal…
- Trial name
- NCT01791140
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Sancuso and IV Granisetron in Patients Aged 2 to 5 Years
The purpose of this study is to determine the dosing strategy for adolescents aged 2 to 5 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01596426
- Testing
- Sancuso, IV granisetron
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical Development Ltd