MK-2206 in the Treatment of Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Peritoneal Cancer
Status: | Recruiting |
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Conditions: | Ovarian Cancer, Cancer, Cancer |
Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | Any |
Updated: | 11/11/2012 |
Start Date: | April 2011 |
Contact: | Joyce Liu, MD |
Email: | joyce_liu@dfci.harvard.edu |
Phone: | 617-632-5269 |
A Phase II Study of MK-2206 in the Treatment of Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Peritoneal Cancer
MK-2206 is a drug that may stop cancer cells from growing by blocking a protein called AKT
inside the cell. AKT interacts with other proteins in the cell that are part of the P13K/AKT
pathway, a pathway that is know to play a role in the growth of cancer cells. Mutations in
P13K or in AKT, or changes in another protein called PTEN in this pathway can lead it to
become more active than is normal. This study investigates how effective MK-2206 is in
treating ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer where there are mutations in
P13K or AKT or low levels of PTEN.
MK-2206 will be taken orally once a week for four weeks (one cycle). Treatment will
continue for as long as a subject is benefitting from the study drug.
During each cycle subjects will have a physical exam, blood samples and an EKG (first 2
cycles). Every 2 cycles a CT scan or MRI of chest, stomach area, and pelvis will be
performed. Optional tumor biopsies may be performed.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Grade 2 or 3 ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer
- Evidence of a defect in the P13K/AKT pathway
- Prior platinum-based chemotherapy
- Life expectancy > 6 months
- Normal organ and marrow function
- Toxicities from prior therapy resolved
- Able to tolerate oral medications
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Receiving other study agents
- Brain metastases
- Subjects requiring insulin for control of hyperglycemia
- Prolonged QTc interval
- Preexisting significant heart block or bradycardia due to cardiac disease
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness
- Bowel obstruction
- Dependency on IV hydration or TPN
- History of a different malignancy unless disease free for the last 5 years
- HIV-positive on combination antiretroviral therapy
We found this trial at
5
sites
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Since it’s founding in 1947, Dana-Farber has been committed to providing adults...
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — the world's oldest and largest private...
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
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Houston, Texas 77030
713-792-2121
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital A comprehensive medical center located right in Newton on Washington Street, Newton-Wellesley Hospital...
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