Pyrazoloacridine in Treating Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Launched by BARBARA ANN KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE · Aug 10, 2004
Trial Information
Current as of November 04, 2024
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the efficacy of pyrazoloacridine (PZA) administered by 3-hour infusion in women with metastatic breast cancer. II. Assess the qualitative and quantitative toxicities of PZA on this schedule. III. Assess the response duration and survival of patients treated with this agent.
OUTLINE: All patients receive intravenous pyrazoloacridine (PZA) every 3 weeks in the absence of progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity. Therapy continues in responding patients until 6 months after a complete response or for 1 year, whichever is shorter; stable patients receive a maximum of ...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically documented breast adenocarcinoma Clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease required Histologic confirmation recommended if evidence is equivocal Bidimensionally measurable disease required, i.e.: Lesion with clearly defined margins on physical exam or radiologic evaluation with 1 diameter greater than 0.5 cm Lytic bone metastases only if measurable on bone x-ray/survey Lesion previously irradiated only if subsequent measurable progression New measurable lesion in previously irradiated field The following are not considered measurable: Unidimensionally measurable lesions Palpable nodal disease not measurable on CT Masses with margins not clearly defined Lesions with both diameters less than 0.5 cm Bone disease other than lytic bone disease Pleural effusions or ascites Disease identified by bone scan only History of bilateral breast cancer allowed No brain metastases CT required if clinically indicated No meningeal carcinomatosis Hormone receptor status: Any status
- • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Sex: Women only Menopausal status: Not specified Performance status: Zubrod 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 12 weeks Hematopoietic: Absolute granulocyte count at least 2,000/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 2.0 mg/dL Renal: Creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dL Other: No second malignancy within 5 years except: Adequately treated nonmelanomatous skin cancer Adequately treated carcinoma in situ of the cervix Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test required of premenopausal women Appropriate contraception required of fertile women Blood/body fluid analyses to determine eligibility and physical exams for tumor measurement completed within 7 days prior to registration; imaging studies to evaluate and document measurable disease completed within 4 weeks prior to registration
- • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No more than 1 prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease allowed At least 4 weeks since adjuvant chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Prior hormonal therapy allowed At least 4 weeks since hormonal therapy for patients with partial or complete response to most recent maneuver Radiotherapy: Prior radiotherapy for metastatic disease allowed At least 4 weeks since radiotherapy and recovered Surgery: Not specified
About Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a leading nonprofit cancer research and treatment center located in Detroit, Michigan, is dedicated to advancing innovative cancer therapies and improving patient outcomes through rigorous clinical trials. Affiliated with Wayne State University, the institute emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care. With a commitment to translating laboratory discoveries into effective treatments, Karmanos plays a pivotal role in the national landscape of cancer research, focusing on personalized medicine and the development of novel therapeutic strategies to combat various forms of cancer.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Detroit, Michigan, United States
People applied
Timeline
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Estimated completion
Not reported
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