A Trial for Patients With Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (NCT00190918) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
A Trial for Patients With Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
United States50 participantsStarted 2006-07
Plain-language summary
This phase II study is evaluating the activity of Pemetrexed in patients diagnosed with low risk Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor (GTT) that have failed prior treatment.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Persistent or recurrent low risk Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor (GTT)
* WHO score 2-6 (re-evaluated at the time of relapse
* Histologically confirmed complete or partial moles on initial evacuation
* Patients with mild to moderate renal insufficiency should avoid taking NSAIDs with short elimination half-lives for a period of 2 days before, the day of, and 2 days following administration of pemetrexed.
* All patients taking NSAIDs with longer half-lives, should interrupt dosing for at least 5 days before, the day of, and 2 days following pemetrexed administration.
* Folic Acid (350-1000 micrograms) must be given daily beginning approximately 5-7 days prior to first dose of pemetrexed and continuing daily until 3 weeks after the last dose of study therapy.
* Vitamin B12 (1000 micrograms) will be administered as an intramuscular injection approximately 1 to 2 weeks prior to first dose of pemetrexed and repeated approximately every 9 weeks until 3 weeks after the last dose of study therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous treatment that included chemotherapy other than actinomycin -D or methotrexate (+/- folinic acid).
* Patients with more than 8 metastatic lesions identified
* Patients with metastases to liver, spleen, brain, kidney or GI tract
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To determine the activity of Pemetrexed in failed low risk Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor (GTT) patients