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A Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Plus Bevacizumab Followed By Concurrent Chemotherapy/Bevacizumab/Erlotinib/Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Squamous Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Bevacizumab, Erlotinib, and 3 other interventions for Head and Neck Cancer. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 7 sites.
Detailed Summary
Two new cancer treatment drugs called targeted therapies will be added to standard treatment for head and neck cancer to see if an improvement can be made in the effectiveness of treatment for this type of cancer. Treatment will include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapy taken over a period of 4 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Induction Treatment: Paclitaxel 200mg/m2 by vein over 1-3 hours on Day 1 \& Day 22 Carboplatin AUC 6.0 by vein over 1 hour on Days 1 and 22 Bevacizumab 15mg/kg by vein over 60-90 minutes on Days 1 and 22 5-FU 200mg/m2 as a 24 hour continuous infusion via pump on Days 1 through 43. Combined Modality Treatment: Radiation therapy is given daily, Monday through Friday for approximately 7 weeks. Erlotinib 150mg by mouth daily during the entire course of radiation (approximately 7 weeks) Paclitaxel 50mg/m2 by vein over 1-hour weekly for 6 weeks beginning Day 1 of radiation therapy Bevacizumab 15mg/kg by vein over 30-90 minutes on Days 50 and 71 at the same time of radiation therapy
Induction Treatment: Paclitaxel 200mg/m2 by vein over 1-3 hours on Day 1 \& Day 22 Carboplatin AUC 6.0 by vein over 1 hour on Days 1 and 22 Bevacizumab 15mg/kg by vein over 60-90 minutes on Days 1 and 22 5-FU 200mg/m2 as a 24 hour continuous infusion via pump on Days 1 through 43. Combined Modality Treatment: Radiation therapy is given daily, Monday through Friday for approximately 7 weeks. Erlotinib 150mg by mouth daily during the entire course of radiation (approximately 7 weeks) Paclitaxel 50mg/m2 by vein over 1-hour weekly for 6 weeks beginning Day 1 of radiation therapy Bevacizumab 15mg/kg by vein over 30-90 minutes on Days 50 and 71 at the same time of radiation therapy
Neoadjuvant: 200 mg/m2 IV, 1-3 hour infusion, Days 1 and 22 Combined Modality: 50 mg/m2 IV, 1 hour IV infusion, weekly x6, beginning day 1 of radiation therapy
Neoadjuvant: 200 mg/m2 24 hour continuous infusion days 1-43
Combined Modality Therapy: 1.8 Gy/day, Monday-Friday, total dose 68.4 Gy