Bevacizumab (Avastin) Into the Tumor Resection Cavity in Subjects With Glioblastoma Multiforme at First Recurrence
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a phase 1b study for safety and tolerability of bevacizumab(Avastin)administered into the tumor resection cavity in subjects with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) at first recurrence.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: bevacizumab (Avastin) Open-label, dose-escalating study conducted in cohorts of 1-3 patients treated at increasing doses of bevacizumab in the dose range of 1-25mg/Ml. A maximum of 24 subjects will be treated in this study (up to 8 cohorts of 3 subjects). |
Drug: Avastin
Topical Avastin plus Collagen Sponge placed in surgical cavity after resection of recurrent brain tumor. Dosing range: 0.25 mg/ml - 25 mg/ml.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Maximum Tolerated Dose of bevacizumab (Avastin) following local administration. [4 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Number of Adverse Events [12 months]
All adverse events will be recorded in the case report form.
- Progression Free Survival [12 months]
Patients will be followed for survival as well as disease progression for 12 months after treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Recurrent Glioblastoma
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At least 12 weeks expected survival (KPS >60)
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18 years of age or older
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Able and willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
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Any prior diagnosis of any other cancer or other concurrent malignancy.
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Planned use or current use of other investigation therapy.
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Systemic autoimmune disease
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HIV positive
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Concurrent life threatening disease
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Impaired organ function
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Active infection
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Inadequately controlled hypertension
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Congestive heart failure
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Myocardial infection/unstable angina within 6 months
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Stroke within 6 months
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Pheripheral vascular disease
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History of abdominal fistula/gastrointestinal performation
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Non-healing wound
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Coagulation disease
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Known allergy to study treatments
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Pregnant or lactating
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York | White Plains | New York | United States | 10604 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: John Abrahams, MD, Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York
- Study Director: Jan Strack, BSSNY
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- BSSNY-B-001