Weekly Paclitaxel, Low-Dose Estramustine, and Carboplatin in the Treatment of Hormone Refractory Prostate Carcinoma

August 3, 2010 updated by: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC

A Randomized, Phase II Trial of Weekly Paclitaxel, Low-Dose Estramustine, and Carboplatin Administered Either Weekly or Every Four Weeks in the Treatment of Hormone Refractory Prostate Carcinoma

In this trial we will investigate how this three-drug regimen may be improved, both with respect to efficacy and toxicity, by making some modifications in the dosing and schedule in the treatment of patients with hormone refractory prostate cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Upon determination of eligibility, patients will receive:

Paclitaxel + Estramustine + Carboplatin

Patients will receive weekly paclitaxel and low-dose estramustine, in combination with carboplatin administered either weekly r every four weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

100

Phase

  • Phase 2

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adenocarcinoma of the prostate not curable with local treatment
  • Disease progression while receiving hormonal therapy
  • Measurable or evaluable disease
  • Previous treatment with a maximum of one prior chemotherapy regimen
  • ECOG performance status 0, 1, or 2.
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function
  • Able to comprehend the nature of this study and give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

  • Age < 18 years
  • History of treatment for an invasive malignancy within five years
  • Significant heart disease

Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Overall response rate

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Toxicity
Overall survival

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2003

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2010

Last Verified

July 1, 2010

More Information

This information was retrieved directly from the website clinicaltrials.gov without any changes. If you have any requests to change, remove or update your study details, please contact register@clinicaltrials.gov. As soon as a change is implemented on clinicaltrials.gov, this will be updated automatically on our website as well.

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