Topotecan in Combination With Docetaxel in Refractory and/or Advanced Solid Tumors

SCRI Development Innovations

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 1

Conditions

Cancer

Treatments

Drug: Docetaxel

Drug: Topotecan

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Industry

Identifiers

NCT00193570

104864652

SCRI REFMAL 34

Details and patient eligibility

About

This phase I study will characterize the safety, tolerability, and maximum tolerated dose and dose-limiting toxicity of weekly bolus Topotecan when administered in combination with to different dosing regimens of docetaxel. We will also evaluate any anti-tumor activity of the combination regimen.

Full description

Upon determination of eligibility, patients will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms:

For ever 2 patients treated, 1 will receive treatment A (Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Gemcitabine) and 1 will receive treatment B (Gemcitabine + Vinorelbine). The study is not blinded so both the patient and the doctor will know which treatment has been assigned.

Upon determination of eligibility, patients will be receive:

Docetaxel + Topotecan

In order to determine the most appropriate dosing regimen to progress into future phase II trials, two different dosing schedules of Topotecan and docetaxel will be utilized.

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

Adult > 18 years of age
ECOG performance status 0 or 1
Received 3 or less chemotherapy regimens in the metastatic setting
Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function
Prior brain metastases must be inactive and asymptomatic
No previous treatment with Topotecan or docetaxel
Understand the nature of the study and give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

Moderate or severe peripheral neuropathy
Active concurrent infection or serious underlying medical condition
Known HIV positivity
Pregnant or lactating

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.