Efficacy and Safety of Bevacizumab (Avastin®) Combined to Weekly Paclitaxel Followed by Bevacizum… (NCT01770301) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Efficacy and Safety of Bevacizumab (Avastin®) Combined to Weekly Paclitaxel Followed by Bevacizumab (Avastin®) Alone in Patients With Relapsed Ovarian Sex-cord Stromal Tumours (ALIENOR)
France60 participantsStarted 2013-02
Plain-language summary
Bevacizumab (called also Avastin ®) is a medicine preventing the creation of new blood vessels (a process called "angiogenesis"). This can reduce blood flow of the tumor and then decreasing the contribution of nutriments and oxygen to the cancer cells and prevent the tumor from growing.
In various types of cancers, as lung, breast, colorectal and renal cancer, addition of the bevacizumab to chemotherapy allowed to improve the disease outcome. The bevacizumab already benefits from a marketing authorization (MMA) for these various types of cancers.
The bevacizumab has also obtained MMA for the treatment of the ovarian cancer in its most frequent histological form (ovarian carcinoma). Clinical trials conducted in this indication demonstrated the importance to pursue the treatment by bevacizumab after the chemotherapy is ended.
This anti-angiogenic medicine is thought to be of a potential interest in sex cords- stromal since this tumors are very well vascularized.
The ALIENOR study aims to explore the interest and the clinical benefit of associating bevacizumab to the paclitaxel in order to treat patients suffering from recurring sex cords- stromal tumor treated beforehand by platinum chemotherapy
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female aged ≥ 18 years at inclusion
* Histologically confirmed diagnosis of ovarian Sex cord-stromal tumors including the following cell types: granulosa cell tumours (adults and juveniles types), granulosa cell-theca cell tumour, Sertoli-Leydig cell tumours, malignant steroid cell tumours, gynandroblastoma, unclassified SCST and mixed tumours
* Documented relapse of SCST defined by progression of disease (radiologic, clinic or biological progression)
* At least one measurable site of disease as defined by RECIST 1.1
* Tumours within a previously irradiated field will be designated as "non-target" lesions unless progression is documented or a biopsy is obtained to confirm persistence \> 90 days following completion of radiotherapy.
* Patients must have been pre-treated with at least 1 prior line of platinum-based chemotherapy
* Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal functions including the following:
* Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 G/L, platelet count ≥ 100 G/L, and hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL. Prior transfusion is authorized to keep haemoglobin level to ≥9g/dL
* AST/ALT ≤ 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (or ≤ 5.0 ULN if liver metastasis) and total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 ULN
* Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 ULN or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 50 mL/min according to Cockcroft formula (or to MDRD formula for patients older than 65 years-old).
* Adequate coagulation panel:
* PT ≤ 1.2 ULN
* aPTT ≤ 1.5 ULN
* INR ≤ 1.5 ULN
* Adequate neurologic function: only…
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?
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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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clinical benefit of combining bevacizumab treatment to weekly paclitaxel