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An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) and Interferon Alpha 2a in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer (VERA)

An Open Label, Prospective, Observational, Local, Non-interventional Study of BeVacizumab (Avastin) and IntErpherone (IFN) Alpha 2a in Patients With Metastatic and Locally Advanced Renal Cell CAncer (VERA Study)

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01392729
Enrollment
40
Registered
2011-07-12
Start date
2010-09-30
Completion date
2015-06-30
Last updated
2016-11-02

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Conditions

Renal Cell Cancer

Brief summary

This prospective observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with interferon alpha 2a in patients with previously untreated metastatic renal cell cancer. Data will be collected from each patient for up to 4 years.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Hoffmann-La Roche
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Adult patients, \>/= 18 years of age * Histologically confirmed metastatic renal cell cancer, clear cell type * Eligible for treatment with Avastin and interferon alpha 2a according to local prescribing information

Exclusion criteria

* Contraindications for Avastin or interferon alpha 2a treatment according to local Summary of Product Characteristics * Known hypersensitivity to Avastin and/or interferon alpha 2a or any of its excipients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Progression-free survivalapproximately 4 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Overall survivalapproximately 4 years
Response rateapproximately 4 years
Safety: Incidence of adverse eventsapproximately 4 years

Countries

Romania

Outcome results

None listed

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