Study of Oxaliplatin/5-FU/Leucovorin Plus Vatalanib Versus Oxaliplatin/5-FU/Leucovorin in Patients With Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Novartis

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 3

Conditions

Colonic Neoplasms

Colorectal Neoplasms

Rectal Neoplasms

Treatments

Drug: Vatalanib

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Industry

Identifiers

NCT00056446

CPTK787 0133/304946

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to compare treatment with oxaliplatin/5-FU/leucovorin plus vatalanib versus oxaliplatin/5-FU/leucovorin plus placebo in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs and whose disease has worsened after treatment with irinotecan.

Enrollment

855 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria

Confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum in patients with metastatic disease
One prior chemotherapy regimen with irinotecan and 5FU
Evidence of progressive disease within 6 months after last dose of irinotecan
WHO Performance Status of 0, 1, or 2
Measurable tumors
Adequate hematologic status, liver and kidney function
Life expectancy greater than 12 weeks
Written informed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

History or presence of central nervous system disease
Patients with a history of another primary cancer within 5 years
Prior chemotherapy within 3 weeks before entry to study
Major surgery within 4 weeks or minor surgery within 2 weeks before entry to study
Investigational drugs within 4 weeks before entry to study
Prior therapy with oxaliplatin
Peripheral neuropathy with functional impairment
Female patients who are pregnant or breast feeding
Any severe or uncontrolled medical condition which could prevent participation in study
Chronic kidney disease
Acute or chronic liver disease
Patients taking Coumadin