Vemurafenib, Cetuximab, and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That … (NCT01787500) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Vemurafenib, Cetuximab, and Irinotecan Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That Are Metastatic or That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
United States47 participantsStarted 2013-02-15
Plain-language summary
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of vemurafenib when given together with cetuximab and irinotecan hydrochloride in treating patients with solid tumors that have spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery. Vemurafenib and irinotecan hydrochloride may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving vemurafenib with cetuximab and irinotecan hydrochloride may be a better treatment for solid tumors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have histologically confirmed malignancy that is metastatic or unresectable
* Cancers with positive BRAF V600 mutation detected by a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)-certified laboratory
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2
* Life expectancy of greater than 3 months
* Patients must have measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria
* Patients must have a K-RAS wild-type (WT) tumor
* Absolute neutrophils count \>= 1500/mcl (within 14 days)
* Platelets \>= 100000/mcl (within 14 days)
* Hemoglobin (Hb) \>= 9 mg/dl (within 14 days)
* Total bilirubin =\< 1.5 mg/dl (within 14 days)
* Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =\< 5 x upper limit of normal if liver metastases present; otherwise, then =\< 2.5 x upper limit (within 14 days)
* Estimated creatinine clearance by Cockcroft-Gault equation \> 30 mL/min (within 14 days)
* Current treatment may cause harm to the developing human fetus; for this reason women of child-bearing age must have a negative pregnancy test at screening and both women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation, and for 6 months after last dose; should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this stud…
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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Maximum tolerated dose of vemurafenib defined as the highest dose studied in which the incidence of dose limiting toxicity was less than 33% as graded by the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria version 4.0