A Dose-Finding and Exploratory Study of RO5323441 in Combination With Sorafenib in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Carcinoma, Hepatocellular Clinical Trial

Official title: Exploratory Open Label Dose-escalation Phase Ib Study to Evaluate Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Activity of RO5323441, Administered Intravenously, in Combination With Sorafenib (Nexavar®), in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic and/or Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This open-label study will assess the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of RO5323441 in combination with sorafenib in patients with advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma previously untreated with systemic therapy. In the dose-finding Part I, cohorts of patients will receive escalating doses of RO5323441 intravenously (iv) every 2 weeks in combination with sorafenib 400 mg orally twice daily. In the exploratory Part II, patients will be randomized to receive either the previously established dose of RO5323441 iv every 2 weeks plus continuous oral sorafenib or sorafenib alone. Anticipated time on study treatment is until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. For patients in the sorafenib arm with disease progression crossover to combination treatment with RO5323441 will be allowed.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Carcinoma
• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular

• NCT number: NCT01308723
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Hoffmann-La Roche
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: March 2011
• Completion date: January 2012