Interferon alpha in combination with thalidomide in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma - a randomised phase II study

ISRCTN ISRCTN11978947
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN11978947
ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) NCT00027664
Protocol serial number CO0.024
Sponsor UK Co-ordinating Committee for Cancer Research (UKCCCR)
Funder Not provided at time of registration
Submission date
19/08/2002
Registration date
19/08/2002
Last edited
25/01/2019
Recruitment status
Stopped
Overall study status
Stopped
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr - -
Scientific

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
MRC Clinical Trials Unit
222 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific titleInterferon alpha in combination with thalidomide in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma - a randomised phase II study
Study objectivesNot provided at time of registration
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedMetastatic renal cell carcinoma
InterventionTwo arms:
1. Interferon-alpha three times per week. The first three doses will be 4.5 miu, 4.5 miu, 9 mui, then 9 mui six times each fortnight, for 12 weeks initially, then for a further 12 weeks if stable disease or better. Then 12-weekly cycles until progression.
2. Interferon-alpha and thalidomide. Interferon as above. Thalidomide 200 mg per day orally to be taken at night at least 2 h after the evening meal.
Intervention typeDrug
PhasePhase II
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Interferon alpha, thalidomide
Primary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/01/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Key inclusion criteria1. Measurable progressive disease (greater than 1 cm non-irradiated marker lesions)
2. Calculated creatinine clearance greater than 60 ml/min or ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) clearance greater than 40 ml/min
3. Normal bilirubin
4. Liver enzymes less than 5 x upper limit of normal range
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/02/2001
Date of final enrolment01/01/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

MRC Clinical Trials Unit
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Editorial Notes

25/01/2019: No publications found, verifying status with principal investigator