Status:

COMPLETED

Angiogenic and EGFR Blockade With Curative Chemoradiation for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

David M. Brizel, MD

Collaborating Sponsors:

Genentech, Inc.

OSI Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Head and Neck Cancer

Pharynx Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

Radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy represents the state of the art in curative intent treatment for locally advanced squamous carcinoma of the head and neck. Tumor hypoxia and high levels ...

Detailed Description

Pre Radiation Period: * Bevacizumab (10 mg/kg) on days -14 and 0, or * Tarceva (100 mg) daily from -14-0, or * Bevacizumab (10 mg/kg) on days -14 and 0; Tarceva (100 mg) daily from -14-0 Chemoradiat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Locally advanced squamous carcinoma of the head and neck (AJCC stages II/IV, M0, and excluding T1N1 and T1N2) undergoing curative intent concurrent chemoradiation.
  • Previous treatment of any sort other than a biopsy is not allowed.
  • Eligible anatomic sites:
  • oral cavity
  • oropharynx
  • hypopharynx
  • supraglottic
  • glottic larynx
  • KPS \> 60

Exclusion

  • Nasopharynx primary
  • History of malignancy other than basal cell skin cancer.
  • History of claudication, bleeding, or thromboembolic disorders. Patients receiving heparin or Coumadin therapy are ineligible.
  • Primary tumor or lymph node encasement of the carotid artery
  • Blood pressure of \>150/100 mmHg
  • Unstable angina
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or greater congestive heart failure
  • History of myocardial infarction within 6 months
  • History of stroke within 6 months
  • 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, fine needle aspirations, or core biopsies within 7 days prior to Day 0
  • Pregnant (positive pregnancy test) or lactating
  • Urine protein : creatinine ratio ≥ 1.0 at screening
  • 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
  • AST, ALT, or bilirubin \> 1.5 x normal
  • PT or PTT \> 1.5 x normal
  • Platelets \< 100,000
  • WBC \< 2000
  • Hgb \< 10
  • Creatinine clearance \< 60 mL/hr
  • Refusal to provide written informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00140556

Start Date

August 1 2005

End Date

April 1 2010

Last Update

January 18 2013

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Department of Radiation Oncology; Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710