CompletedPhase 1

Yttrium Y 90 SMT 487 in Treating Patients With Refractory or Recurrent Cancer

United States60 participantsStarted 1998-01

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Radiolabeled drugs such as yttrium Y 90 SMT 487 can locate tumor cells and deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of yttrium Y 90 SMT 487 in treating patients who have refractory or recurrent cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed, progressive malignant neoplasm Clinical diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) types I and II allowed Tumors positive for somatostatin receptors by octreotide scintigraphy, such as: Pituitary Brain Endocrine pancreatic Lymphoma Carcinoid Melanoma Small cell lung Breast Disease not amenable to standard treatment OR Failed existing first and second line therapies (failed at least 1 regimen in the case of small cell lung cancer) Bone disease (no diffuse bone marrow involvement), pleural effusions, and ascites allowed PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Course I: Karnofsky 50-100% Courses II-IV: Karnofsky 30-100% Life expectancy: At least 6 months and no greater than 2.5 years (for course I only) Hematopoietic: Course I: Hemoglobin at least 8 g/dL WBC at least 3,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Courses II-IV: WBC at least 3,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 75,000/mm3 Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.7 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 40 mL/min Cardiovascular: No history of congestive heart failure unless ejection fraction at least 40% Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 6 months after study No other concurrent malignancy except MEN I or II or squamous cell skin cancer No concurrent significant, uncontrolled, medical, psychiatric, or surgical condition th…

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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Trial details

NCT IDNCT00006368

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2003-11

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.