Clinical Trial: Combination Therapy of Gemcitabine and Trabectedin in L-sarcomas

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Phase I Dose Escalating Trial Evaluating the Combination of Gemcitabine and Trabectedin in Patients With Advanced and/or Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma or Liposarcoma

Brief Summary: L-sarcomas represent about one third of all adult soft tissue sarcomas (24 % liposarcomas and 12 % leiomyosarcomas). Approval for the induction of trabectedin into the treatment armamentarium of advanced and/or metastatic soft tissue sarcomas after treatment failure with anthracyclines and/or ifosfamide depended mainly on its activity in the L-sarcomas (Garcia-Carbonero 2004, Le Cesne 2005, and Demetri 2009). Significant activity has been described for the use of gemcitabine and especially the combination of gemcitabine and docetaxel mainly in leiomyosarcomas and liposarcomas (Maki 2007). However, the combination of gemcitabine and docetaxel is associated with significant toxicity. Pulmonary toxicity and refractory peripheral oedema are the most common severe adverse events. The aim of the present phase I study will be to examine safety data of this promising treatment combination of gemcitabine and trabectedin in L-sarcomas.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Heidelberg University

Current Primary Outcome: To assess the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the combination of gemcitabine and trabectedin (Yondelis®) in patients with advanced and/or metastatic leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: To assess the recommended phase II dose (RPTD) of the combination of gemcitabine and trabectedin (Yondelis®) in patients with advanced and/or metastatic leiomyosarcoma and liposarcoma. [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Heidelberg University

Dates:
Date Received: August 29, 2011
Date Started: November 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 15, 2014
Last Verified: December 2014