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NCT Number: NCT00084214

STA-4783/Paclitaxel or Paclitaxel Alone in Melanoma

This study is designed to assess the efficacy of a weekly treatment regimen of STA-4783 and paclitaxel in comparison to paclitaxel alone on tumor response in metastatic melanoma patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Melanoma Neoplasm Metastasis Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue Neoplastic Processes Neuroectodermal Tumors Neuroendocrine Tumors Nevi and Melanomas Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Skin Diseases Skin Neoplasms Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Genesis Cancer Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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About this study

STA-4783 is a taxane potentiator, enhancing the effect of antitumor response of paclitaxel. In an attempt to improve efficacy, paclitaxel is sometimes used in combination with other anticancer agents. When paclitaxel is combined with other anticancer agents, although response rate is usually increased, side effects are usually increased as well. There is an urgent need for agents that can enhance the antitumor effects of paclitaxel without further increasing undesirable side effects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • M or F 18 or older with histologically confirmed metastatic (Stage IV) melanoma of cutaneous origin
  • ECOG performance status of greater than or equal to 2
  • Measurable disease per RECIST criteria
  • Received no more than 1 regimen of prior chemotherapy (unlimited immunotherapy regimens are allowed)
  • At least 4 weeks have passed since last chemotherapy or immunotherapy
  • At least 2 weeks have passed since last radiotherapy.
  • Life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks
  • Clinical lab values within protocol parameters

Exclusion criteria

  • Female patients pregnant or lactating
  • Female patients of childbearing potential not using or not willing to use effective contraception
  • Presence of a second malignancy other than nonmelanoma skin cancer
  • Presence of a clinically significant and uncontrolled infection
  • Presence of clinically significant arrythmias
  • Presence of serious concurrent illness or other conditions that do not permit adequate follow-up and compliance with protocol
  • History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to taxanes
  • Use of any investigational agents within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug

Treatment and study plan

STA-4783

Drug

paclitaxel

Drug

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Registry information

Official study title

A Two-Stage Trial of STA-4783 in Combination With Weekly Paclitaxel for Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Melanoma

Important dates

Study start
2004
First posted
Jun 10, 2004
Registry last updated
Mar 6, 2014

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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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