Irinotecan Hydrochloride and Cetuximab With or Without Ramucirumab in Treating Patients With Adva… (NCT01079780) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Irinotecan Hydrochloride and Cetuximab With or Without Ramucirumab in Treating Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer With Progressive Disease After Treatment With Bevacizumab-Containing Chemotherapy
United States136 participantsStarted 2011-01-18
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan hydrochloride, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab and ramucirumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Cetuximab and ramucirumab may also stop the growth of colorectal cancer by blocking blood flow to the tumor. It is not yet know whether giving cetuximab and irinotecan hydrochloride together is more effective with or without ramucirumab in treating colorectal cancer.
PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well giving cetuximab and irinotecan hydrochloride with or without ramucirumab work in treating patients with advanced colorectal cancer with progressive disease after treatment with bevacizumab-containing chemotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Measurable disease
* Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum
* K-ras wild type based on either primary or metastatic tumor
* Must have received prior first-line therapy comprising oxaliplatin-based fluoropyrimidine-containing chemotherapy and bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer
* Registration within 42 days since confirmed disease progression
* Performance status 0-1
* ANC ≥ 1,500/μL
* Platelet count ≥ 75,000/μL
* Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL
* Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) OR creatinine clearance ≥ 40 mL/min
* Urine protein ≤ 1+ on dipstick or routine urinalysis (if ≥ 2+, a 24-hour urine collection must demonstrate \< 1,000 mg of protein)
* Total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 mg/dL
* AST and ALT ≤ 3.0 times ULN (5.0 times ULN for patients with liver metastases)
* INR ≤ 1.6 (≤ 3.0 for patients on warfarin and no active bleeding \[i.e., no bleeding within the past 14 days\])
* Negative pregnancy test
* Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 3 months after completion of study therapy
* At least 28 days and no more than 90 days since prior bevacizumab
* Concurrent stable dose of oral anticoagulant or low-molecular weight heparin allowed
Exclusion Criteria:
* Brain or CNS metastases
* Pregnant or nursing
* Prior therapy with drugs other than oxaliplatin and a fluoropyrimidine plus bevacizumab for colorectal cancer
* Clinically significant (equivalent to NCI CTCAE grade 3-4) bleeding episodes wi…
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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Progression-free Survival
Timeframe: Assessed every 3 months for 2 years, every 6 months for the 3rd year, then annually up to 5 years