Epoetin Beta in Treating Fatigue and Anemia in Patients Receiving Palliative Care for Malignant Solid Tumors

May 13, 2011 updated by: Centre Hospital Regional Universitaire de Limoges

Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Epoetin Beta (Neocormon®) For Fatigue and Quality of Life of Patients Receiving Palliative Care for a Solid Malignant Tumor

RATIONALE: Epoetin beta may cause the body to make more red blood cells and may help relieve fatigue in patients with malignant solid tumors receiving palliative care.

PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well epoetin beta works in treating fatigue and anemia in patients receiving palliative care for malignant solid tumors.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

Primary

  • Evaluate the impact of epoetin beta on fatigue and quality of life of patients receiving palliative care for malignant solid tumors.

Secondary

  • Evaluate the impact of epoetin beta on hemoglobin level (increase > 2 g/dL).

OUTLINE: Patients receive epoetin beta subcutaneously once a week for up to 3 months.

Fatigue, quality of life, and hemoglobin and reticulocyte levels are assessed every 4 weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • France
      • Limoges, France, 87042
        • Centre Hospital Regional Universitaire de Limoges

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

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Histologically confirmed malignant solid tumor

    • No hematologic malignancy
  • Hemoglobin < 10.5 g/dL (anemic)
  • Receiving palliative care only

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Life expectancy > 6 months
  • Negative pregnancy test
  • Fertile patients must use effective contraception
  • No chronic anemia requiring treatment (e.g., thalassemia or sickle cell disease)
  • No uncontrolled hypertension
  • No allergy to any drugs or components used in the study
  • Not a prisoner or under guardianship or trusteeship
  • No mental disability that impairs a clear understanding of the study requirements

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

  • See Disease Characteristics
  • More than 2 months since prior specific anticancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy)
  • More than 1 month since prior and no concurrent participation in another clinical trial

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: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Quality of life
Fatigue

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Hemoglobin level

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Centre Hospital Regional Universitaire de Limoges

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Jean-Luc Labourey, Centre Hospital Regional Universitaire de Limoges

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

November 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 15, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 15, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

November 16, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 16, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000574173
  • CHUL-NEOPALIA
  • RECF0359

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