Gastric Cancer Stage IV, Ramucirumab Paclitaxel, Second-line Treatment
Conditions
Brief summary
Our aim was to evaluate whether second-line treatment with paclitaxel and ramucirumab was associated with improved clinical outcomes compared to other available therapies. This study involved real-world data collection, focusing on the safety and efficacy of therapeutic combinations, administered to patients with pretreated advanced gastric cancer in the Oncology Departments affiliated with the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group (HeCOG).
Interventions
Second-line treatment with paclitaxel/ramucirumab vs other regimens
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with unresectable or metastatic, locally advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or distal esophagus * Treated at Departments of Medical Oncology affiliated with the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group (HeCOG) * Second-line treatment for advanced disease * Treatment for at least two months of second-line treatment.
Exclusion criteria
* Lack of informed consent in case the patient was alive
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progression-free survival | From the initiation of second-line treatment to the date of discontinuation (due to any reason), first documented progression, death from any cause or last contact, through study completion, up to 2 years | The primary endpoint of interest was the assessment of progression-free survival (PFS1), defined as the time interval from the initiation of second-line treatment to the date of discontinuation (due to any reason), first documented progression, death from any cause or last contact, whichever occurred first. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall survival | From the date of disease progression to the date of death from any cause or last contact, through study completion, up to 2 years. | overall survival (OS), defined as the time interval from the date of disease progression to the date of death from any cause or last contact. |
Countries
Greece