In this phase II trial, we plan to evaluate the combination of Tarceva and Avastin in the treatment of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This trial will be one of the first phase II trials to evaluate a combination of targeted agents in the treatment of a common solid tumor with a strong biologic rationale based on Cancer Biology (VHL/HIF/VEGF/EGFr).
Upon determination of eligibility, all patients will receive: Tarceva + Avastin
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
63
150mg PO, days 1-28, cycle repeated every 28 days
10mg/kg, IV infusion, Days 1 and 15, 28 day cycles
Medical Oncology LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Grand Rapids Oncology Program
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Efficacy of the combination of Tarceva and Avastin
Time frame: 18 months
Objective response rate
Time frame: 18 months
Progression-free survival
Time frame: 18 months
Overall Survival
Time frame: 18 months
Overall tolerability and toxicity of this combination regimen
Time frame: 18 months
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