Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Irinotecan and Bevacizumab (TPCA) in Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer



Status:Active, not recruiting
Conditions:Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:5/11/2016
Start Date:September 2006
End Date:June 2016

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A Phase II Trial of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Irinotecan and Bevacizumab (TPCA) in Metastatic Esophageal and Gastric Cancer

The purpose of this research study is to determine if the combination of docetaxel,
cisplatin, irinotecan and bevacizumab will help shrink metastatic esophageal or gastric
cancer and how the cancer responds to this combination. Bevacizumab is a new drug that is
believed to stop the formation of new blood vessels that carry nutrients to tumors.
Bevacizumab is approved for use in metastatic colon and rectal cancer. Docetaxel, cisplatin
and irinotecan are traditional chemotherapy agents that have been tested together in another
clinical trial for esophageal and gastric cancer. Of the 40 patients on this trial, 60% of
the patients showed a response of some kind and the regimen was well tolerated. It is hoped
that adding bevacizumab to this regimen will make the treatment more effective.

Participants' chemotherapy will be given once a week for two weeks in a row, with a rest
period on the third week. This three week period of time is called a cycle.

Week 1 (Cycle 1): The nurse in the infusion clinic will start an intravenous line to give
premedications, fluid and the chemotherapy. Bevacizumab is only given on day 1 of each cycle
and is infused over 90 minutes. Docetaxel, cisplatin and irinotecan will each be given over
30 minutes.

Week 2 (Cycle 1): The following tests and procedures will be performed prior to the
administration of chemotherapy; blood tests, height, weight, vital signs, review of
medications and any side effects. Once the tests and procedures are complete, docetaxel,
cisplatin and irinotecan will each be administered over 30 minutes.

If the participants' cancer is still present in the esophagus or stomach, the doctor will
offer the option of reevaluating the tumor with endoscopy. The doctor will look for signs
that the tumor is dying and any evidence of bleeding. A biopsy will be done during this
procedure.

Week 1 (Cycle 2 and all future cycles): On day one of each cycle the participant will
undergo the following: Medical history and physical exam including vital signs; blood tests;
bevacizumab, docetaxel, cisplatin and irinotecan infusions.

Week 2 (Cycle 2 and all future cycles): The following tests and procedures will be
performed: blood tests; vital signs; side effect evaluation; docetaxel, cisplatin and
irinotecan infusions.

After every 2 cycles of chemotherapy, a urinalysis to test for protein in the urine, and CT
scans to measure the tumor will be performed.

Participants will be in this research study for at least 2 cycles. After the CT scan, if the
study doctor thinks this regimen of chemotherapy is helping and the tumors are stable or
shrinking, the participant can continue on the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Histologically confirmed, unresectable esophageal or gastric carcinoma
(carcinoma=adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma)

- Measurable disease greater than or equal to 1 cm (longest diameter) by spiral
computed tomography (CT) scan or 2 cm or greater by other radiographic technique

- Lesions must be measurable in at least one dimension

- Bone lesions, ascites, and effusions are not measurable

- 18 years of age or older

- ECOG performance status 0 or 1

- Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks

- Adequate bone marrow function

- Adequate renal function

- Adequate liver function

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior chemotherapy (except as part of pre- or post-operative therapy, completed more
than 1 year prior to start day of this protocol)

- History of severe hypersensitivity to bevacizumab, docetaxel, cisplatin, irinotecan,
or drugs formulated with polysorbate 80

- Current, recent (within 4 weeks) or planned participation in an experimental drug
study

- Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days
prior to Day 0, or anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the
course of the study

- Minor surgical procedures, such as fine needle aspirations, port-a-cath placement, or
core biopsies within 7 days prior to Day 0 of study

- Myocardial infarction or stroke in past 6 months

- Blood pressure of > 150/100 mmHg

- Unstable angina

- New York Heart Association (NYHA) grade II or greater congestive heart failure

- Clinically significant peripheral vascular disease

- Persistent bleeding from primary tumor, while off anticoagulants, requiring repeated
transfusions

- Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy

- Uncontrolled serious medical or psychiatric illness

- Uncontrolled diarrhea

- Peripheral neuropathy > grade 1

- Clinically apparent central nervous system metastases or carcinomatous meningitis

- Other active malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer or in situ cervical
carcinoma.

- Urine protein: creatinine ratio of 1.0 or greater at screening

- History of abdominal fistula, gastrointestinal perforation, or intra-abdominal
abscess within 6 months prior to Day 1

- Serious non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture

- Pregnant or breast-feeding
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450 Brookline Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 2215
617-632-3000
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