An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) and Interferon Alpha 2a in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer (VERA)

November 1, 2016 updated by: Hoffmann-La Roche

An Open Label, Prospective, Observational, Local, Non-interventional Study of BeVacizumab (Avastin) and IntErpherone (IFN) Alpha 2a in Patients With Metastatic and Locally Advanced Renal Cell CAncer (VERA Study)

This prospective observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with interferon alpha 2a in patients with previously untreated metastatic renal cell cancer. Data will be collected from each patient for up to 4 years.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

40

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

      • Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 400015

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

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with previously untreated metastatic renal cell cancer

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
  • Histologically confirmed metastatic renal cell cancer, clear cell type
  • Eligible for treatment with Avastin and interferon alpha 2a according to local prescribing information

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications for Avastin or interferon alpha 2a treatment according to local Summary of Product Characteristics
  • Known hypersensitivity to Avastin and/or interferon alpha 2a or any of its excipients

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Cohort

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Progression-free survival
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Safety: Incidence of adverse events
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years
Overall survival
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years
Response rate
Time Frame: approximately 4 years
approximately 4 years

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

September 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

July 12, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 2, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 1, 2016

Last Verified

November 1, 2016

More Information

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