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Bevacizumab and Cetuximab in Combination With FOLFOX6 in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A Randomized Phase II Study of Modified FOLFOX6 (Infusional 5-Fluorouracil/Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin) and Bevacizumab With or Without Cetuximab in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00193219
Enrollment
36
Registered
2005-09-19
Start date
2005-07-31
Completion date
2010-07-31
Last updated
2022-01-11

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Conditions

Colon Cancer

Keywords

Colon Cancer

Brief summary

This trial will evaluate the combination of modified infusional 5-fluorouracil/ leucovorin, oxaliplatin (FOLFOX6), bevacizumab, and cetuximab in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. FOLFOX6 has proven to be a safe and effective regimen in first line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. The role of epidermal growth factor (EGFR) inhibitors in an earlier treatment setting in combination with optimal chemotherapy regimens is an important emerging question.

Detailed description

All patients received cetuximab: 400 mg/m2 (first cycle only) administered intravenously (IV) on day 1 and 250 mg/m2 IV on day 8 with all subsequent cycles 250 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8. Day 1 cetuximab was immediately followed by bevacizumab 5 mg/kg IV, oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV, and 5-fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 IV bolus, followed by 2400 mg/m2 administered as a continuous infusion over 46 hours via a pump (outpatient) and leucovorin 350 mg IV (modified FOLFOX6). Cycles were 14 days.

Interventions

DRUGBevacizumab

5 mg/kg IV

DRUGCetuximab

400 mg/m2 (first cycle only) IV on day 1 and 250 mg/m2 IV on day 8 with all subsequent cycles 250 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8

DRUG5-fluorouracil

400 mg/m2 bolus IV bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 administered as continuous IV infusion over 46 hours via pump (outpatient)

DRUGLeucovorin

350 mg IV

DRUGOxaliplatin

85 mg/m2 IV

Sponsors

Bristol-Myers Squibb
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

To be included in the study, you must meet the following criteria: * Metastatic colorectal cancer confirmed by a biopsy sample * 18 years of age or older * Evidence of disease progression at time of study entry * At least one prior adjuvant chemotherapy regimen * No prior therapy for metastatic disease * Measurable disease * Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance * Adequate bone marrow, kidney, and liver function * Tumor tissue available for assessment of EGFR * Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

You cannot participate in the study if any of the following apply to you: * Treatment with a previous regimen for metastatic disease * Prior treatment with any EGFR inhibitor or anti-angiogenic agents * Brain or nervous system metastases * History of severe thromboembolic event * Clinical evidence or history of bleeding or coagulopathy * History of stroke or heart attack within six months * Poorly controlled hypertension * Non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture * History of abdominal fistula, perforation, or abscess within six months * Other uncontrolled or significant disease or medical condition Please note: There are additional inclusion/

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Response Rate (ORR), the Percentage of Patients Who Experience an Objective Benefit From Treatment18 monthsPer Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI or CT: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression Free Survival (PFS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Worsening of Their Disease18 monthsProgression Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the interval between the start date of treatment and the date of occurrence of progressive disease or death.
Overall Survival (OS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Death36 monthsMeasured from the date of first treatment until the date of death from any cause
Number of Patients With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety With FOLFOX6 Combined With Bevacizumab and Cetuximab18 monthsThe toxicity assessments were made according to the common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE version 3.0) of the National Cancer Institute. Number of participants with Grade 1 to 5 adverse events are reported here.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Bevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOX
Bevacizumab 5 mg/kg IV Cetuximab 400 mg/m2 (first cycle only) IV on day 1 and 250 mg/m2 IV on day 8 with all subsequent cycles 250 mg/m2 IV on days 1 and 8 5-Fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 bolus IV bolus followed by 2400 mg/m2 administered as continuous IV infusion over 46 hours via pump (outpatient) Leucovorin 350 mg IV Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV
36
Total36

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicBevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOX
Age, Continuous55 years
Region of Enrollment
United States
36 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
31 / 315 / 5
serious
Total, serious adverse events
14 / 312 / 5

Outcome results

Primary

Overall Response Rate (ORR), the Percentage of Patients Who Experience an Objective Benefit From Treatment

Per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors Criteria (RECIST v1.0) for target lesions and assessed by MRI or CT: Complete Response (CR), Disappearance of all target lesions; Partial Response (PR), \>=30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions; Overall Response (OR) = CR + PR.

Time frame: 18 months

Population: This study was originally designed as a randomized study with patients receiving FOLFOX and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab. Following an amendment, all patients received cetuximab, FOLFOX and bevacizumab. The 5 patients randomized prior to the amendment that did not receive cetuximab are excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Bevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOXOverall Response Rate (ORR), the Percentage of Patients Who Experience an Objective Benefit From Treatment55 percentage of patients
Secondary

Number of Patients With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety With FOLFOX6 Combined With Bevacizumab and Cetuximab

The toxicity assessments were made according to the common terminology criteria for adverse events (CTCAE version 3.0) of the National Cancer Institute. Number of participants with Grade 1 to 5 adverse events are reported here.

Time frame: 18 months

Population: This study was originally designed as a randomized study with patients receiving FOLFOX and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab. Following an amendment, all patients received cetuximab, FOLFOX and bevacizumab. The 5 patients randomized prior to the amendment that did not receive cetuximab are excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOXNumber of Patients With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety With FOLFOX6 Combined With Bevacizumab and Cetuximab31 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Death

Measured from the date of first treatment until the date of death from any cause

Time frame: 36 months

Population: This study was originally designed as a randomized study with patients receiving FOLFOX and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab. Following an amendment, all patients received cetuximab, FOLFOX and bevacizumab. The 5 patients randomized prior to the amendment that did not receive cetuximab are excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Bevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOXOverall Survival (OS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Death25.7 months
Secondary

Progression Free Survival (PFS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Worsening of Their Disease

Progression Free Survival (PFS) is defined as the interval between the start date of treatment and the date of occurrence of progressive disease or death.

Time frame: 18 months

Population: This study was originally designed as a randomized study with patients receiving FOLFOX and bevacizumab with or without cetuximab. Following an amendment, all patients received cetuximab, FOLFOX and bevacizumab. The 5 patients randomized prior to the amendment that did not receive cetuximab are excluded from the analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Bevacizumab/Cetuximab/FOLFOXProgression Free Survival (PFS), the Length of Time, in Months, That Patients Were Alive From Their First Date of Protocol Treatment Until Worsening of Their Disease9 months

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026