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Phase II Trial of Carboplatin and Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Recurrent Low-Grade and Anaplastic Supratentorial, Infratentorial and Spinal Cord Ependymoma in Adults: A Multi-Center Trial
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Carboplatin and Bevacizumab for Ependymoma and Anaplastic Ependymoma. Completed, enrolled 35 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of bevacizumab and carboplatin can help to control recurrent ependymoma. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Carboplatin will be given on day 1 of each cycle; the carboplatin dose should be calculated using the Calvert formula: Carboplatin dose (mg) = target Area Under the Curve (AUC) x (Creatinine clearance (CrCl) + 25; The total duration of treatment will be 6 cycles. After cycle 6, carboplatin should be discontinued.
Bevacizumab will be administered on days 1 and 15 of each cycle. Bevacizumab will be administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg; The total duration of treatment will be 6 cycles. After cycle 6, bevacizumab may be continued at the discretion of the treating physician.