Title
Bevacizumab (Avastin) Into the Tumor Resection Cavity in Subjects With Glioblastoma Multiforme at First Recurrence
A Dose-Escalating Phase I Study for Safety and Tolerability of Bevacizumab in Collagen Delivery Vehicle Administered Into the Tumor Resection Cavity in Subjects With Glioblastoma Multiforme at First Recurrence
Phase
Phase 1Lead Sponsor
Brain & Spine Surgeons of New YorkStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
TerminatedIndication/Condition
Glioblastoma MultiformeIntervention/Treatment
bevacizumab ...Study Participants
1This is a phase 1b study for safety and tolerability of bevacizumab(Avastin)administered into the tumor resection cavity in subjects with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) at first recurrence.
Topical Avastin plus Collagen Sponge placed in surgical cavity after resection of recurrent brain tumor. Dosing range: 0.25 mg/ml - 25 mg/ml.
Open-label, dose-escalating study conducted in cohorts of 1-3 patients treated at increasing doses of bevacizumab in the dose range of 1-25mg/Ml. A maximum of 24 subjects will be treated in this study (up to 8 cohorts of 3 subjects).
Inclusion Criteria: Recurrent Glioblastoma At least 12 weeks expected survival (KPS >60) 18 years of age or older Able and willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: Any prior diagnosis of any other cancer or other concurrent malignancy. Planned use or current use of other investigation therapy. Systemic autoimmune disease HIV positive Concurrent life threatening disease Impaired organ function Active infection Inadequately controlled hypertension Congestive heart failure Myocardial infection/unstable angina within 6 months Stroke within 6 months Pheripheral vascular disease History of abdominal fistula/gastrointestinal performation Non-healing wound Coagulation disease Known allergy to study treatments Pregnant or lactating