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NCT Number: NCT01830647

An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in Patients With Metastatic Cancer of the Colon or Rectum

This prospective observational study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of first-line Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with standard chemotherapy in routine clinical practice in patients with metastatic cancer of the colon and/or rectum. Patients will be followed for the duration of their treatment and a 30-day follow-up after the last dose of study drug.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Podgorica, 81000, Montenegro

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients, >/= 18 years of age
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed carcinoma of the colon and/or rectum with evidence of metastases
  • At least one measurable metastatic lesion (as per RECIST criteria)
  • Life expectancy of > 12 weeks
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2
  • Adequate hematological, renal and liver function

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease
  • Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
  • Ongoing treatment with aspirin (325 mg/day) or other medications known to predispose for gastrointestinal ulceration
  • Participation in an investigational trial in the previous 3 months
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • History of thrombotic or haemorrhagic disorders
  • Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Known hypersensitivity to Avastin and any of its excipients, or any of the chemotherapies
  • Evidence of any disease or disorder that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug or puts the patient at high risk for treatment-related complications

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Safety: Incidence of adverse events

    Time frame: approximately 3.5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Efficacy: Time to disease progression

    Time frame: approximately 3.5 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hoffmann-La Roche

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Non-interventional Local Study to Describe the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Bevacizumab in Combination With Standard Chemotherapy Regimens as First Line in Patients With Metastatic Cancer of the Colon or the Rectum

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Apr 12, 2013
Registry last updated
Nov 2, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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