A phase II trial of lomeguatrib and temozolomide in metastatic colorectal cancer
2008

Lomeguatrib and Temozolomide in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Sample size: 19 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Khan O A, Ranson M, Michael M, Olver I, Levitt N C, Mortimer P, Watson A J, Margison G P, Midgley R, Middleton M R

Primary Institution: CR UK Medical Oncology Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK

Hypothesis

To evaluate the tumour response to lomeguatrib and temozolomide administered for 5 consecutive days every 4 weeks in patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma.

Conclusion

The combination of lomeguatrib and temozolomide is not effective in treating metastatic colorectal cancer.

Supporting Evidence

  • None of the patients responded to treatment.
  • Three patients had stable disease.
  • Median time to progression was 50 days.

Takeaway

Doctors tried a new medicine combination to help people with advanced colon cancer, but it didn't work.

Methodology

Patients received lomeguatrib and temozolomide for 5 consecutive days every 4 weeks, and their responses were evaluated every two cycles.

Limitations

The study was closed early due to lack of responses, and the sample size was smaller than originally planned.

Participant Demographics

{"median_age":59,"gender_ratio":{"male":14,"female":5},"prior_chemotherapy":{"fluoropyrimidines":19,"irinotecan":15,"oxaliplatin":12}}

Statistical Information

Confidence Interval

47–60 days

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6604366

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