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Filter by:The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is a validated target for the treatment of cancer, and agents targeting EGFR such as erlotinib (Tarceva®) are approved by the FDA for treatment of various solid tumors. AV-412 is a novel inhibitor of the EGFR-tyrosine kinase, with added activity against Her2 and other oncogenic kinases. Based on evidence of preclinical activity in various solid tumors, AV-412 is being developed as a possible novel treatment for cancer in humans. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to test the safety and tolerability of AV-412, and determine the maximum tolerated dose of AV-412 when administered orally three times weekly.
The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of Avastin™ that can be given in combination with 4 other study drug/drug combinations. It will be given with sunitinib, with sorafenib, with a combination of erlotinib and cetuximab, and with a combination of trastuzumab and lapatinib. The safety and effectiveness of these drug combinations will also be studied.
The objectives of this study is to conduct a multicenter, dual country (United States and Israel), study examining the experience of patients with cancer that were considered by their physicians as having exceptional course of survival related to their specific disease state. The primary aim of the study is to develop a detailed description of patients' experience of an exceptional disease course. The secondary aim is to define the content domain for assessment and measurement of exceptional disease course in patients with cancer and identify lessons learned from these exceptional patients that can be a base for future studies to benefit others.
The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of bevacizumab in combination with valproic acid that can be given to patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to standard treatment or where there is no standard treatment for the disease. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.
Primary Objective: 1. To determine the prevalence of secondary hypogonadism in male patients on chronic opioid therapy for cancer-related pain syndromes. Secondary Objective: 1. To determine the degree of sexual dysfunction, fatigue, and depression prevalent in male patients on chronic opioid therapy for cancer-related pain syndromes.
This is a first-in-human trial to establish the safety, tolerability, Recommended Phase II Dose (RP2D), pharmacodynamic, and clinical activity of MK2461.
The Aim of this Study is to examine the feasibility of using quantitative sensory testing procedures, widely applied to the experimental study of sensory processing in humans both with and without various pain syndromes, to now characterize the psychophysical properties of neuropathic pain that has developed as a consequence of cancer therapy. Skin punch biopsies will be performed in patients with chemotherapy-induced pain to determine whether the impairment of nerve function is due to actual retraction or loss of innervation to the skin in areas affected by sensory disturbance.
Primary Objective: - Determine the interindividual range and median of individual maximum tolerated doses of valproic acid administered as one time evening dose in conjunction with a dose oral etoposide (50 mg/m2/day for children, but only 25mg/m2/day for adults to start) for four different age groups. Secondary Objectives: - Determine the qualitative and quantitative toxicity and reversibility of toxicity of valproic acid in conjunction with oral etoposide, - To investigate the clinical pharmacokinetics of valproic acid when given in conjunction with oral etoposide, - To describe quality of life of patients with relapsed, or progressive central and peripheral nervous system tumors when treated with oral valproic acid and etoposide, - To observe and describe the response pattern of progressive central nervous system tumors treated with oral valproic acid and etoposide, - To observe and describe event free survival time and overall survival time of patients with relapsed, or progressive central nervous system tumors when treated with oral valproic acid and etoposide, - To determine if histone deacetylase activity and topoisomerase expression in lymphocytes of patients is related to valproic acid levels, and - To determine, if the individual maximal tolerated dose (iMTD) depends on the initial performance status of the patient in the beginning of the treatment.
The objective of this study is to determine the tolerability and safety of olanzapine administered as a subcutaneous injection to hospitalized patients with hyperactive or mixed delirium.
The goal of this clinical research study is find the highest tolerated dose of paclitaxel that can be given directly into the liver of patients with advanced cancer involving the liver. Researchers also want to collect descriptive information on any effects the drug may have on tumor tissue.