Malignant Solid Tumors
Conditions
Keywords
malignant solid tumours, Poly(ADP ribose), polymerases
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to identify a safe and tolerable dose of the drug KU-0059436 that can be given in combination with topotecan chemotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumours
Interventions
intravenous infusion
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Histological or cytological diagnosis of advanced solid tumour for which no suitable effective therapy exists; * Evaluable disease * Adequate bone marrow, hepatic and renal function
Exclusion criteria
* Any chemotherapy, radiotherapy ( except palliative), endocrine or immunotherapy within 4 weeks prior to entry; major surgery with 4 weeks of entering the study * Heavily pre treated patient \> 2 previous chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease * Co-existing active infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of KU 0059436 in combination with topotecan | assessed at each visit |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To identify the dose limiting toxicity of the combination therapy | assessed at each visit |
Countries
United Kingdom