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Preop Chemoradiation Resectable Pancreas
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsors and Collaborators: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Genentech
Information provided by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00336648
  Purpose

Primary Objective:

1. To assess resectability rate in patients undergoing gemcitabine plus Avastin-based chemoradiation followed by pancreaticoduodenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.

Secondary Objectives:

  1. To assess disease free survival and overall survival
  2. To assess margin resection rate (R0 vs. R1) in these patients
  3. To assess patterns of failure

Condition Intervention Phase
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Drug: Bevacizumab
Drug: Gemcitabine
Procedure: Radiation Therapy
Phase II

MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer Pancreatic Cancer
Drug Information available for: Gemcitabine hydrochloride Gemcitabine Bevacizumab Pancrelipase Ultrase
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Historical Control, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: A Phase II Pilot Study of Preoperative Gemcitabine and Bevacizumab-Based Chemoradiation for Patients With Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas

Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • The primary endpoint in this study is resection rate.
  • Survival will be followed as a secondary endpoint, as measured from the time of histologic or cytologic diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
  • Patterns of tumor recurrence and survival will be assessed by obtaining a CXR and abdominal CT scan every four months following surgery for two years +/-7 days.

Estimated Enrollment: 31
Study Start Date: June 2006
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  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Cytologic or histologic proof of adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head or uncinate process is required prior to treatment. Islet cell tumors are not eligible.
  2. Patients must be staged with a physical exam, CXR, and contrast-enhanced CT. Only potentially resectable patients are eligible. Potentially resectable defined as: a) no extra pancreatic disease, b) no evidence (on CT) of tumor extension to the celiac axis or SMA, and c) no evidence (CT or angiogram) of occlusion of the SMV or SMPV confluence. Visceral angiography is optional. Laparoscopic staging is not part of the pretreatment evaluation for this study. Laparoscopy may be performed prior to planned laparotomy at surgeon's discretion. Staging needs to be done within 28 days of enrollment.
  3. Patients cannot have known hepatic or peritoneal metastases detected by ultrasound (US), CT scan, or laparotomy prior to chemoradiation.
  4. There will be no upper age restriction; patients with Karnofsky performance status greater than 70 are eligible.
  5. Adequate renal, and bone marrow function: Leukocytes greater than or equal to 3,000/uL; Absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1,500/uL; Platelets greater than or equal to 100,000/U1; Serum creatinine less than or equal to 2.0-mg/dL and urine protein: creatinine ratio less than or equal to 1.0 at screening
  6. Hepatic function (endoscopic or percutaneous drainage as needed) Total bilirubin less than or equal to 2 X institutional upper limits of normal (ULN); AST (SGOT)/ALT (SGPT) less than or equal to 5 X institutional ULN
  7. Patients must have no fever or evidence of infection or other coexisting medical condition that would preclude protocol therapy.
  8. Pregnant women with a positive (blood B-HCG) pregnancy test are excluded from this study; women of childbearing potential (defined as those who have not undergone a hysterectomy or who have not been postmenopausal for at least 24 consecutive months) must agree to practice adequate contraception and to refrain from breast feeding, as specified in the informed consent.
  9. Patients must sign a study-specific consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Tumors in the body or tail of the pancreas (to the left of the portal -SMV confluence) are not eligible.
  2. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, baseline blood pressure of greater than 150/100 mmHg
  3. Unstable angina or New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or greater congestive heart failure.
  4. History of myocardial infarction, stroke, DVT, or pulmonay embolism within 6 months of the study
  5. Clinically significant peripheral vascular disease.
  6. Known history of bleeding diathesis coagulopathy. If patient has prior documented PT, INR then INR should be less than 2.0 (patients on anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation, other cardiac disorders, and for remote history of thrombosis are not excluded). Lab results should be within 2 weeks of patient enrollment.
  7. Known presence of central nervous system or brain metastases.
  8. 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
  9. Minor surgical procedures such as fine needle aspirations or core biopsies within 7 days prior to Day 0
  10. Urine protein: creatinine ratio greater than 1.0 at screening; a 24 hour urine protein should be obtained and the level must be less than 1gm/24 hours in order for the patient to be eligible.
  11. History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to Day 0
  12. Serious, non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture
  13. Evidence of duodenal invasion
  14. Inability to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures
  15. Patients less than 18 years of age.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00336648

Locations
United States, Texas
U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Genentech
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Douglas Evans, MD M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  More Information

Study ID Numbers: 2005-0784
Study First Received: June 13, 2006
Last Updated: September 26, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00336648  
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Bevacizumab
Gemcitabine
Radiation Therapy
adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head
adenocarcinoma of the uncinate process

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Digestive System Neoplasms
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Bevacizumab
Pancrelipase
Carcinoma
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Pancreatic Diseases
Endocrinopathy
Adenocarcinoma
Gemcitabine
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Antimetabolites
Anti-Infective Agents
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Immunologic Factors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Growth Substances
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Enzyme Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Antiviral Agents
Immunosuppressive Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Growth Inhibitors
Angiogenesis Modulating Agents

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009