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Bevacizumab and Temozolomide Following Radiation and Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme

NCT00590681 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2021-03-30

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Summary

This study is being conducted to help determine whether the addition of Avastin (an anti-cancer drug), when given along with temozolomide during the monthly cycles that follow radiation, is able to delay tumor growth, shrink tumors, or impact how long people with GBM live. This study is sponsored by Genentech, Inc., the manufacturer of Avastin.

Avastin is the experimental drug being administered in this research study. Avastin binds a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF. VEGF is produced by tumors and circulates in the blood. One of VEGF's main roles is to support the growth of new blood vessels. During cancer, VEGF promotes the growth of blood vessels that bring nutrients to tumor cells and help them grow. Avastin binds to VEGF, which then prevents VEGF from functioning. In laboratory studies, Avastin prevented the growth of several different types of cancer cells grown in animals. Avastin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with chemotherapy. Avastin has not been approved by the FDA for the treatment of GBM and is, therefore, considered experimental. Avastin is currently undergoing testing (alone and in combination with another anti-cancer drug, irinotecan) in persons with GBM that have come back after conventional treatment.

Temozolomide (Temodar) is an anti-cancer drug that works by interfering with the growth of cells (including cancer cells) by stopping their division. Temozolomide was approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of newly diagnosed GBM in 2005.

Avastin and temozolomide are currently being used together in several research studies involving people with newly diagnosed GBM. Limited information is available about either the safety or effectiveness of this drug combination.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Bevacizumab and Temozolomide

This is an open-label, single arm, multi-center, phase II study involving 48 subjects with newly diagnosed supra-tentorial GBM. Following surgery, subjects with radiographically evaluable disease will receive external beam radiotherapy (59.4 - 60 Gy in 30 - 33 fractions) with daily temozolomide (75 mg/m2). Two to three weeks later, subjects will begin treatment with temozolomide (150-200 mg/m2 daily for five of 28 consecutive days) in conjunction with Avastin (10 mg/kg, every 14 days).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Genentech, Inc.

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • University of Chicago

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Martin Kelly Nicholas, MD PhD · University of Chicago

  • Martin Kelly Nicholas, MD, PhD · University of Chicago

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-02-28
Primary Completion
2014-09-30
Completion
2014-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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