Melanoma, Unresectable Metatstatic Cutaneous Melanoma
Conditions
Keywords
Oncology, Melanoma
Brief summary
Pilot study to test the efficacy of 852A administered intravenously up to 3 times per week for 12 weeks in subjects with inoperable metastatic cutaneous melanoma.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Advanced melanoma not responding to 1st line chemotherapy * Histological evidence of melanoma * Measurable disease according to RECIST criteria * ECOG performance status less than or equal to 2 * Life expectancy 6 months or more * Normal organ and bone marrow function as defined by hematological and serum chemistry limits * Adequate contraception for females of childbearing potential
Exclusion criteria
* Stage IV disease which has previously progressed during interferon treatment. * Restriction of some therapies/medications for a certain timeframe prior to enrollment and during the study including: investigational drugs, high dose corticosteroids, immunotherapy, immunosuppressive medications, radiotherapy and drugs known to prolong QT interval and/or induce Torsades De Pointes * History of uncontrolled seizure disorders * Uncontrolled coagulation disorders. * History or evidence of myocardial ischemia, congestive heart failure or arrythmias requiring treatment in the past 6 months * History of uncontrolled intercurrent or chronic illness * Concurrent malignancies. * Brain metastases. * HIV positive. * Prolonged QTc interval * Uncontrolled intercurrent or chronic illnesses. * Pregnant or lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| assessing antitumor activity of 852A intravenous bolus injection administered 3 times a week for 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| to assess the safety of the dosage regiment over 12 weeks | — |
| to obtain preliminary data regarding the safety and long term efficacy of 852A in subjects treated with the drug for more than 12 weeks | — |
Countries
France, Germany, Switzerland