Feasibility Study of Intraperitoneal Bevacizumab for Palliation of Intractable Malignant Ascites (NCT02496286) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1
Feasibility Study of Intraperitoneal Bevacizumab for Palliation of Intractable Malignant Ascites
Stopped: Lack of Enrollment
United States10 participantsStarted 2015-06
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of intraperitoneal administration of Bevacizumab to prevent the recurrence of malignant ascites. Ten patients will receive intraperitoneal Bevacizumab 200 mg in 250 ml of normal saline for infusion every two weeks for up to six weeks, or a maximum of three treatments.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients will be included in the case of:
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) ≤ 2
* Participants must be 18 years of age or older
* Have ascites of malignant disease
* Have symptoms related to ascites
* Ascites Index above 0.05 (AI ˃ 0.05)
* Be an English speaking patient or have an interpreter available
* Be able to understand and comply with all study requirements and the implications of off-label use of intraperitoneal Bevacizumab
* Have had at least two paracentesis within the last 4 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients will be excluded in the case of:
* Ascites due to non-malignant cause
* Concurrent treatment with systemic chemotherapy that has a realistic chance of controlling the ascites
* Concurrent treatment with intraperitoneal Bevacizumab
* life expectancy of less than 2 weeks
* A history of bowel perforation or fistula
* Symptoms or signs suggestive of bacterial peritonitis
* Child's C cirrhosis
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Surgery within 28 days of catheter treatment
* Evidence of coagulopathy
* Symptoms suggestive of bowel obstruction
* Major surgery, open biopsy or significant traumatic injury within seven (7) days of first study drug--including neurosurgery.
* Inability to complete informed consent process and adhere to the protocol treatment plan and follow-up requirements.
* Concurrent severe illness such as active infection, or psychiatric illness/social s…