Post-Operative Chemoradiation for Extremity & Trunk Soft Tissue Sarcoma

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Purpose The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of radiation therapy plus low dose doxorubicin chemotherapy given after surgery is effective in the treatment of sarcoma. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
ConditionSoft Tissue Sarcoma
InterventionDrug: Doxorubicin
Radiation: Radiation Therapy
PhasePhase 1
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Responsible PartyM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00502411
First ReceivedJuly 13, 2007
Last UpdatedMarch 4, 2014
Last verifiedMarch 2014

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateJuly 13, 2007
Last Updated DateMarch 4, 2014
Start DateJanuary 2003
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresTo learn if the combination of radiation therapy plus low dose doxorubicin chemotherapy given after surgery is effective in the treatment of sarcoma. [Time Frame: 7 Years] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitlePost-Operative Chemoradiation for Extremity & Trunk Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Official TitleA Phase I Study of Post-Operative Concurrent Chemoradiation for Extremity and Trunk Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of radiation therapy
plus low dose doxorubicin chemotherapy given after surgery is effective in the treatment of
sarcoma. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
Detailed Description
Doxorubicin is a drug that is commonly used to treat certain kinds of cancer.

The radiation treatment and chemotherapy will start around 4-6 weeks after surgery. During
the study, you will receive radiation treatments 5 days a week for 6 - 61/2 weeks. On Day 1
of each week of radiation therapy, you will be given doxorubicin through a continuous
injection into a vein for 4 days in a row. A special tube is placed into a large vein in
the neck or chest region or through a large vein in the arm. This is called a central venous
line. A small pump is then used to give the drug. This pump is about the size of a pack
of cigarettes. You will receive appropriate instructions for the maintenance of the pump.
The doxorubicin and radiotherapy will be given on an outpatient basis at M. D. Anderson.

If the disease gets worse or you experience any intolerable side effects,
chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy may be stopped and you may be taken off the study. At
that time, your doctor will discuss other treatment options with you.

Before the start of each week of treatment, you will have a physical exam and blood tests
(around 2 tablespoons). You will also have a MRI to check on the status of the disease.

After the study, you will have follow-up visits at M. D. Anderson every 3-4 months for the
first 2 years after the study then every 6 months for the next 3 years. After that you will
have follow-up visits once a year for the rest of your life to check on the status of the
disease. At every follow-up visit you will have ultrasound scans. You will have a MRI at
the first follow-up visit then only when the doctor feels it is necessary.

This is an investigational study. Doxorubicin is FDA approved and is commercially
available. Up to 30 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at M. D.
Anderson.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 1
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionSoft Tissue Sarcoma
InterventionDrug: Doxorubicin
17.5 mg/m^2 IV bolus infusion, followed by continuous IV infusion on days 1-4.
Other Names:
  • AD
  • Hydroxydaunomycin hydrochloride
Radiation: Radiation Therapy
Radiation treatments 5 days a week for 6 - 6 1/2 weeks. 60 Gy in 6 weeks (negative resection margin) to 66 Gy in 6.5 weeks (positive resection margin).
Other Names:
  • XRT
  • RT
  • Radiotherapy
Study Arm (s)Experimental: Doxorubicin + Radiation Therapy
Doxorubicin 17.5 mg/m^2 IV bolus infusion, followed by continuous IV infusion on days 1-4. Radiation treatments 5 days a week for 6 - 6 1/2 weeks. 60 Gy in 6 weeks (negative resection margin) to 66 Gy in 6.5 weeks (positive resection margin).

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusActive, not recruiting
Estimated Enrollment36
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateJanuary 2016
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. All patients with cytological or histological proof of large (> 5 cm), completely
resected soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity or trunk (AJCC Stage IB, IIA, IIC, and
III) will be eligible. Patients with stage IV sarcoma who are considered for primary
tumor treatment with surgery and postoperative radiation are also eligible.

2. Patients who have undergone pre-referral surgical resection or excisional biopsy with
no measurable residual disease on appropriate radiological imaging will be eligible.
The adequacy of the surgical resection will be evaluated at MDACC and re-excision
will be performed as necessary. Negative surgical resection margins are desirable;
positive margins, however, are allowable if re-excision would result in functional
deficit.

3. Patients may have received prior doxorubicin-based systemic chemotherapy up to a
total doxorubicin dose of 450 mg/m2. Inclusion of patients with a prior history of
malignancy will be at the discretion of the Study Chairman.

4. Patients must have a Karnofsky P.S. of > 70 or a Zubrod P.S. of 0 or 1.

5. Absolute neutrophil count must be > 1,500 cells/mm; platelet count > 100,000
platelets/ml; serum creatinine < 1.8 mg/dl, SGOT/SGPT < 3 x normal, total bilirubin <
1.5 mg/dl. For patients with cumulative doxorubicin 400 - 450 mg/m2, EF > 50%.

6. EKG (within 6 weeks of the planned start of treatment).

7. Echocardiogram or MUGA scan (if prior doxorubicin treatment or history of either
myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure).

8. Patients must have no uncontrolled co-existing medical conditions.

9. Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breast feeding and must
practice adequate contraception.

10. All patients must sign an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Patients with a history of prior radiotherapy in the area of the primary tumor or those
in whom the anticipated radiation field would include the perineum, scrotum, or vaginal
introitus will not be eligible.
GenderBoth
AgesN/A
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00502411
Other Study ID NumbersID02-336
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Study SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Principal Investigator: Peter W. Pisters, MD M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Verification DateMarch 2014

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030