Phase II Study of IMC-A12 in Patients With Mesothelioma Who Have Been Previously Treated With Chemotherapy

Summary

Background: Background: \- IMC-A12, a new cancer treatment that has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is an antibody that is designed to block the effects of a protein called Type I Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1R). IMC-A12 blocks the receptors in cells that respond to IGF-1R, which are thought to play an important role in helping cancer cells to grow and divide. Researchers are interested in determining whether IMC-A12 is an effective treatment for individuals who have mesothelioma that has not responded to standard chemotherapy. Objectives: \- To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of IMC-A12 treatment in individuals with mesothelioma who have previously had chemotherapy. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 18 years of age who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma that has not responded to chemotherapy. Design: * Eligible participants will be screened with a full physical examination and medical history, blood and urine samples, and imaging studies. * Participants will receive IMC-A12 once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle), and will be evaluated before the start of each new cycle with blood tests and imaging studies if needed. * Treatment cycles will continue for as long as needed, unless severe side effects develop or the disease progresses.

Timeline

Start

2010-06-02

Primary completion

2016-08-13

Completion

2017-02-24

Publications

• Background Bridda A, Padoan I, Mencarelli R, Frego M. Peritoneal mesothelioma: a review. MedGenMed. 2007 May 10;9(2):32.
• Background Vogelzang NJ, Rusthoven JJ, Symanowski J, Denham C, Kaukel E, Ruffie P, Gatzemeier U, Boyer M, Emri S, Manegold C, Niyikiza C, Paoletti P. Phase III study of pemetrexed in combination with cisplatin versus cisplatin alone in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Jul 15;21(14):2636-44. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2003.11.136.
• Background O'Byrne KJ, Edwards JG, Waller DA. Clinico-pathological and biological prognostic factors in pleural malignant mesothelioma. Lung Cancer. 2004 Aug;45 Suppl 1:S45-8. doi: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2004.04.025.

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