Safety and Efficacy of Marqibo in Metastatic Malignant Uveal Melanoma

Summary

Marqibo (liposomal vincristine) is a form of vincristine preparation. Vincristine is designed to interfere with the multiplication of cancer cells, which may slow or stop their growing and spreading throughout the body. This may cause the cancer cells to die. Liposomal vincristine is formed when vincristine is placed inside of oil droplets called liposomes, which may help to improve the delivery of drug to the tumor site. The liposomal formulation results in a slow, steady release of vincristine in the tumor metastasis, exposing the cancer cells to vincristine continuously. The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Marqibo (liposomal vincristine) can help to control metastatic uveal melanoma. The safety of liposomal vincristine will also be studied. Approximately 50 patients will take part in this study.

Timeline

Start

2007-11

Primary completion

2014-12

Completion

2014-12

Publications

• Bedikian AY, Silverman JA, Papadopoulos NE, Kim KB, Hagey AE, Vardeleon A, Hwu WJ, Homsi J, Davies M, Hwu P. Pharmacokinetics and safety of Marqibo (vincristine sulfate liposomes injection) in cancer patients with impaired liver function. J Clin Pharmacol. 2011 Aug;51(8):1205-12. doi: 10.1177/0091270010381499. Epub 2010 Oct 26.

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