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(ACT001) A Phase I, randomised, multi-centre, open-label study to determine the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of cediranib (RECENTIN™, AZD2171) following a single and multiple oral 20mg or 30 mg doses in Chinese patients with advanced solid malignancies

Eligibility: Provision of informed consent. Age >= 18 years, Male or female. Histological and/or cytological confirmed advanced solid malignancies. Refractory to conventional therapeutic modalities, or for which no appropriate therapies exist. WHO Performance status < 2. Life expectancy of more than 12 weeks.
Objectives: Primary Objectives: To assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) of single dose of cediranib 20 mg or 30 mg. Secondary Objectives: To assess the pharmacokinetics of multiple doses of cediranib 20mg or 30 mg in Chinese patients with advanced solid malignant tumours. Exploratory Objectives: To assess the safety and tolerability of single and multiple doses of cediranib 20 mg or 30 mg in Chinese patients with advanced solid malignancies. To assess the preliminary anti-tumour activity
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

Bladder Cancer

(BLD001) A Phase II Study and Efficacy Study with the VEGF Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor GW786034 in Patients with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

Eligibility: Histologically or cytologically confirmed transitional cell cancer of the urothelium/bladder. Measurable disease. Up to one prior chemotherapy regimen for metastatic disease. Age >18 years. Life expectancy >=12 weeks. ECOG performance status(PS) 0, 1 or 2 .
Objectives: Primary objective: To assess the anti-tumor activity and toxicity profile of GW786034 in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer. Secondary objectives: To further evaluate the pharmacokinetic of GW786034 in patients with metastatic urothelial cancer. To evaluate pre- and post-treatment changes in circulating endothelial cells, monocytes and platelets and angiogenesis-related factors.
Status: Active
Chair: Dr Ho, Wing Ming

Breast Cancer

(BRE007) A phase I/II study of weekly paclitaxel, UFT and leucovorin in patients with metastatic breast cancer. (Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb)

Eligibility: Histologically proven breast cancer with clinical evidence of metastatic disease, ECOG 0-2, must have measurable or evaluable disease, prior adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy is allowed, radiation therapy to less than 30% of bone marrow, adequate haematological, renal and hepatic function, must be able to take oral medication.
Objectives: To define the MTD, toxicity profiles, response rate, duration and time to treatment failure of this treatment regimen.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Winnie Yeo

(BRE013) Randomized phase II study of the combination of oral vinorelbine with capecitabine versus a sequential regimen of oral vinorelbine and capecitabine versus the combination of docetaxel and capecitabine in patients with metastatic breast cancer previously treated with anthracyclines. (Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament)

Eligibility: Female with histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the breast and documented metastatic disease. She must be HER-2 negative disease on the primary tumour or on metastatic site, with measurable lesion and no prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease. Patient may have received prior radiotherapy and hormonal therapy and she must have adequate haematological function and hepatic functions at study entry.
Objectives: To evaluate simultaneously the response rate of the combination of oral vinorelbine with capecitabine, a sequential regimen of oral vinorelbine and capecitabine, and the combination of docetaxel and capecitabine for the first line treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer, after prior anthracyclines containing (neo)-adjuvant regimen.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Winnie Yeo

(BRE014) A Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter, Placebo-controlled Study of Adjuvant Lapatinib in Women with Early-Stage ErbB2 Overexpressing Breast Cancer

Eligibility: • Histologically or cytologically confirmed invasive breast cancer; primary tumor must be Tx or T1-4;
• Tumors that overexpress ErbB2;
• Completed adjuvant Chemo+ RT
Objectives: Primary: To determine whether adjuvant therapy with lapatinib will improve disease-free survival in women with early-stage ErbB2-overexpressing breast cancer.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Winnie Yeo

Colon Cancer

(COL011) A randomized, open-label phase II study evaluating the efficacy and safety of FOLFOX-4 plus cetuximab versus UFOX plus cetuximab as first-line therapy in subjects with metastic colorectal cancer

Eligibility:>=18 years old. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. 1st occurence of metastatic disease (not curatively resectable)
Objectives: Primary objective: Progression-free survival. Secondary objectives: Response rates (CR and PR). Overall survival (OS). Safety. Quality of Life (FACT-C, EQ-5D). Treatment impact on social daily living and health care resource utilization.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

(COL012) Intermittent versus continuous erlotinib with concomitant modified 'Xelox' (q3W) in first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer

Eligibility: Male or female outpatients ages >=18 years. Be ambulatory and have an ECOG performance status of <=2. Patients with histological proof of adenocarcinoma of colon or rectum with evidence of metastatic disease. At least one unidimensionally measurable lesion with a diameter >=20mm using conventional CT or MRI scans or >=10mm using spiral CT scans.
Objectives: Primary objective: To evaluate two different schedules of Erlotinib in combination with a modified XELOX regimen in terms of response rate. Secondary objectives: To evaluate two different schedules of Erlotinib and modified XELOX regimen in terms of toxicity, their duration of response and effect on time to progression, progression-free survival and overall survival. To determine the effect of intermittent versus continuous Erlotinib administration on pharmacodynamic endpoints using tumor biopsies.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

(COL013) An Asia Pacific non-randomized, open label Phase II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of FOLFIRI plus cetuximab (Erbitux) or FOLFOX plus cetuximab as first-line therapy in subjects with KRAS wild-type metastatic Colorectal cancer (APEC)

Eligibility: Diagnosis of histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. Metastatic disease. KRAS wild-type status of tumor tissue- Tissue should also be available for other biomarker determinations. No previous chemotherapy for colorectal cancer except adjuvant treatment if terminated > 6 months before the start of treatment in this study. Radiotherapy, surgery (excluding prior diagnostic biopsy) or any investigational drug must be > 30 days before the start of treatment in this study.
Objectives: Primary objective: To assess the Best Confirmed Overall Response Rate (BCORR) under biweekly cetuximab plus FOLFIRI or FOLFOX as first-line treatment for KRAS wild-type mCRC. Secondary Objectives: To determine: Progression-free survival time. Overall survival time. Safety.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

(COL014) A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of FOLFIRI in Combination With AMG 479 or AMG 655 Versus FOLFIRI for the Second-line Treatment of KRAS-mutant Metastatic Colorectal

Eligibility: Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum in patients with metastatic disease. Mutant-type KRAS tumor status. No more than 1 prior 5FU/ oxaliplatin containing regimen (e.g. FOLFOX/ Xelox +/- avastin or tarceva study). Prior adjuvant or neo-adjuvant chemotherapy used prior to the onset of metastatic disease is permitted. PD while receiving at or <= 6 months after the last dose of prior with or without anti-VEGF therapy. RECIST measurable. ECOG = 0 or 1. 18 years or older at time of consent.
Objectives: Primary objective: Progression-free survival (PFS), Overall Survival. Objective Response Rate (CR + PR), rates of disease control (CR + PR + SD), duration of response, and time to response.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

Gastric Cancer

(GAT006) A Phase I/II study of Paclitaxel / Carboplatin / RAD001 as first line therapy for advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach

Eligibility: Metastatic or unresectable loco-regional adenocarcinoma of the stomach. No prior chemotherapy for metastatic/recurrent disease, with good performance status and adequate hematologic, renal and hepatic function.
Objectives: To determine DLT and establish MTD of RAD001 in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Winnie Yeo

Head & Neck

(HAN001) A phase I study of Selective Intra-arterial High-dose Cisplatin Infusion and Accelerated Fractionation Radiotherapy for Non-metastatic Stage III and IV Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas

Eligibility: Patients with histologically proven of head and neck cancer, and have treatment-naïve. No evidence of distant metastasis. Stage III or IV disease.
Objectives: To determiine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD) of IA cisplatin with accelerated fractionation radiotherapy.
Status: Follow-up
Chair: Dr. Kwok Hung Yu

(HAN004) A Phase 2, Randomized Trial of Chemoradiation with or without Panitumumab in Subjects with Unresected, Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Eligibility: Histologically or cytologically confirmed SCC of oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx; Stage III or Stage IVa-b (M0) disease; ECOG performance status of 0 or 1; Bidimensionally measurable disease >= 10 mm in at least 1 dimension; Man or woman >= 18 years of age; Hematological function, as follows: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1.5 x 109/L, Platelet count >= 100 x 109/L, Hemoglobin >= 9 g/dL; Creatinine clearance >= 50 mL/min; Hepatic function, as follows: AST <= 2 x ULN, ALT <= 2 x ULN, Total bilirubin <= 2 x ULN; Serum magnesium >= LLN; Negative pregnancy test.
Objectives: The primary objective of the study is to estimate, with pre-specified precision, the difference in local regional control rate at 2 years in subjects receiving panitumumab plus chemoradiation or chemoradiotherapy alone as first line treatment for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). This study will also evaluate clinical benefit, including local regional control, overall response rate, progression-free survival, overall survival, health-related quality of life & patient performance status of treatment arms. In addition, the study will investigate potential biomarker development, biochemical & genetic (optional) markers.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Anthony Chan

 

(HAN005) Phase II study of TAS-106 in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer refractory to platinum based chemotherapy

Eligibility:Histologically confirmed SCC (without NPC) originating from any site in the head and neck, or histologically confirmed NPC. Patients with recurrent locoregional and/or distant metastatic head and neck (SCCHN or NPC) who are not suitable for local therapy. Eligible patients must be platinum-based chemotherapy refractory defined as:
Progression or recurrence during or within 12 months of receiving a platinum-based regimen as part of primary curative treatment or for metastatic/recurrent disease. No intervening systemic therapy allowed except biologics. Objective evidence of disease recurrence or metastatic disease.Age >=18 years old at study entry. Measurable disease according to RECIST guidelines. ECOG score of 0-2. Hemoglobin > 9.0 g/dL. Platelet count >=100,000/uL. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >=1500/µL.Serum creatinine <=1.5 mg/dL; if >1.5 mg/dL, a calculated creatinine clearance must be equal and more than 50 mL/min. Total bilirubin <=1.5 mg/dl. AST andALT <=2 times ULN (may be <=5 times ULN if due to metastatic disease in the liver).
Objectives: The primary objective is to evaluate progression-free survival of TAS-106 in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer (squamous cell carcinoma [SCCHN] or nasopharyngeal carcinoma [NPC]). Antitumour activity will be measured by measuring the rate of objective response using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours (RECIST) guidelines. Secondary Objectives include: To evaluate the antitumor activity. To evaluate overall survival. To further evaluate the safety profile of TAS-106. To investigate the relationship of TAS-106 plasma level to safety and efficacy parameters.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Anthony Chan

 

(HAN006) A Phase II Study of GW 786034 (Pazopanib) in Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Eligibility:Histologically or cytologically confirmed differentiated, medullary or anaplastic thyroid cancer that is now advanced or metastatic. 0-2 prior drug therapy. Objective tumor progression in the 6 month before enrollment (indicated CT/ biomarkers). Absence of sensitivity to therapeutic radioiodine (differentiated only). RECIST measurable. Age > 18yrs, ECOG 0-2, usual parameters for organ functions. Not above BP 140/90.
Objectives: The primary objective is to establish the safety and efficacy of GW 786034 (Pazopanib) as a therapeutic in patients afflicted with differentiated, medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancers. Efficacy will be assessed via the primary endpoint of the proportion of patients who incur clinical responses based upon RECIST criteria, and the secondary endpoint of progression free survival. Tertiary endpoints include time to treatment failure, overall survival, duration of response, time to subsequent therapy, and biomarker-based measures of response and time to progression. Correlative objective include assessment of the impact of therapy with GW 786034 on serum/plasma VEGF levels.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Brigette Ma

Leukemia

(LUK001) A Phase I Study of CCI-779 in Combination with Imatinib Mesylate in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Eligibility: Histologic confirmed Ph+ CML or Bcr-Abl positive CML. Chronic phase (CP) who failed imatinib. Accelerated phase (AP) +/- imatinib treatment. Blastic phase (BP) +/- imatinib treatment. Confirmed t(9;22) cytogenetics of FISH on bone marrow aspirate & biopsy within 28 days prior to registration. Age >18 years. Performance status 0-2 according to Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). Life expectancy of >3 months. AP/BP are eligible whether they have receieved and/or failed imatinib or not. Untreated AP or BP patients. Will have imatinib 600mg daily for at least 14 days Tolerate imatinib prior to starting CCI-779.
Objectives: To determine: Safety and tolerability of CCI-779 given in combination with imatinib in patients with CML. Potential dose-limiting toxicities of this combination regimen. Hematologic and cytogenetic response rates.
Status: Active
Chair: Dr Kenny Lei

Liver Cancer

(HCC013) External Radiotherapy for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma under Respiratory Gating – Phase I/II Study

Eligibility: Histological confirmation of hepatocellular carcinoma: or radiological diagnosis (liver mass on CT scan) of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis B carriers with increased serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)>500ng/dL. Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Patient must be equal or over 18 years of age. Patient’s ECOG performance status must be 0-2. Total number of liver lesions must be 3 or less.
The sum of Largest Dimension (LD) for each lesion must be less than 10cm. No regional lymph node or distant metastasis. Criteria for Dose Volume Histogram (DVH) of normal liver must be fulfilled
Objectives: To determine the maximum radiation tolerance dose (MTD) for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma using gated 3D conformal radiotherapy. To determine the local control (overall response plus stable disease) of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with high dose 3D conformal radiotherapy under respiratory gating.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof Tony Mok

(HCC015) A Phase I/II Study of PXD101 in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) with Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Evaluation

Eligibility: Age>=18. Histologically or cytologically confirmed HCC, with ECOG <=2 and adequate haematologic, renal and hepatic function.
Objectives: To determine DLT and establish MTD of PXD101 in patients with inoperable HCC. To assess tumor response according to RECIST criteria.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof Winnie Yeo

(HCC018) A Randomized 2-Arm, Open Label, Phase II Study of BMS-582664, Administered Orally At A Dose of 800mg Daily or Doxorubicin Administered Intravenously At a Dose of 60mg/m2 Every 3 Weeks in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Eligibility: Histologically proven or radiological evidence of unresectable HCC with measurable disease; male or female > 18 years old; with adequate bone marrow, hepatic and renal function. Patient must NOT have prior systemic therapy for HCC, including systemic chemotherapy, biological therapy or hormone therapy.
Objectives: To estimate the 6-month progression free survival rate in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with no prior chemotherapy for HCC, treated with 800mg QD of BMS-582664 orally or with doxorubicin intravenously at a dose of 60mg/m2 Q3 weeks.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof Winnie Yeo


(HCC019) Pharmacokinetic Study of Doxorubicin Delivered Through Transarterial Administered of Four Different Doxorubicin-Loaded Formulations for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Eligibility: Histologically or cytologically proven unresectable HCC; massive expansive tumor type with measurable lesion on CT scan with reasonable tumor size. Patient should also have good performance status and acceptable liver and renal functions.
Objectives: To evaluate plasma level of Doxorubicin in the three groups of patients treated with Transarterial Doxorubicin delivered with four different formulations.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof Simon Yu, Prof Winnie Yeo

(HCC021) A Randomized Phase I / II, Multi-Center, Open-Label Trial of PR104 and Sorafenib in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Eligibility: Histologically or cytologically proven unresectable HCC. Patient is 18 years or more, with measurable lesion on CT scan with reasonable tumor size. Patient should also have good performance status and acceptable liver and renal functions.
Objectives: (Phase I): Determine the MTD of PR104 when used in combination with standard dose Sorafenib. (Phase II): Estimate the response rate (RR) or PR104 / Sorafenib.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof Stephen L. Chan

(HCC022) Phase I/II study of Temsirolimus (Torisel) as Novel Therapeutic Drug for Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) – A correlative study with Stathmin Over-expression.

Eligibility: Histologically or cytologically proven unresectable HCC. Patients must have measurable disease and have one or less than one line of prior systemic therapy for HCC. Patient should also have adequate haematologic, renal and hepatic function.
Objectives: (Phase I): To determine the DLT and establish MTD of Torisel. (Phase II): To determine the progression free survival.
Status:
Active
Chair: Prof Winnie Yeo

(HCC023) A Phase I/II, Open-label, Multicentre Study to Assess the Safety & Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of AZD8055 in Asian Patients with Advanced Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and with Mild or Moderate Hepatic Impairment

Eligibility: Male or Female, aged 18 or above. For dose escalation phase: (1) confirmed HCC, defined as cytopathologically confirmed or, (2) in cirrhotic patients, by one imaging technique (CT scan, MRI,) showing a nodule larger than 2 cm with contrast uptake in the arterial phase and washout in venous or late phases or two imaging techniques showing this radiological behaviour for nodules of 1-2 cm in diameter. For the expansion phase: HCC confirmed as defined above but with at least one untreated target lesion (by locoregional therapy) that can be measured in one dimension according to RECIST. Advanced stage or metastatic HCC, unresectable and incurable with ablative therapy or TACE, with no standard therapy available. Child Pugh Liver function status classified as A and B. WHO Performance Status 0-2.
Objectives: Primary: Assess safety and tolerability (including MTD in CP A and B, separately).
Secondary: Determine PK parameters for AZD8055 & metabolites. Evaluate role of renal excretion of AZD8055. Evaluate phosphorylation levels of biomarkers [eg. pAKT (TORC2). Provide preliminary information on antitumour activities (RECIST). Evaluate biochemical response (AFP). Evaluate hepatitis virus replication. Evaluate potential immunosuppression. Investigate possible relationships between plasma AZD8055 exposure and liver impairment.
Status:
Active
Chair: Prof Brigette Ma

Lung Cancer

(LUN024): A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind phase II study of sequential administration of Tarceva® (erlotinib) or placebo in combination with gemcitabine/platinum as first-line treatment in patients with stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Sponsored by Roche)

Eligibility: Histological proven locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with age >=18 years and had no prior chemotherapy for advanced disease.
Objectives: Non progression rate (CR+PR+SD). Objective response rate (CR+PR). Duration of response. TTP. Progression free survival. Overall survival.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN029): A phase 2, multicenter, open label, randomized trial of AMG 706 or Bevacizumab in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (Sponsored by AMGEN Inc.)

Eligibility: Patients with age >=18 years. Histological confirmed advanced non-squamous NSCLC had no prior palliative chemotherapy.
Objectives: To estimate the difference in objective response rates between each paclitaxel/carboplatin plus AMG 706 arm (Arm A and B) and the paclitaxel/carboplatin plus bevacizumab arm (arm C) in subjects with advanced non-squamous NSCLC. To estimate the duration of response, PFS, and OS in each of the 3 treatment arms. To evaluate the safety and tolerability in the 3 treatment arms. To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of AMG 706 when administered with paclitaxel and carbolpatin in Arm A and B.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN034): A Phase II Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) under active breathing control for primary lung cancer and lung metastases

Eligibility: Eligible patients with lung tumours of size 5cm or less will receive SBRT under ABC. Age >= 18. ECOG performance status 0-2. Life expectancy > 6 months. No prior RT to the chest. For female, no pregnancy or lactation. No chemotherapy or targeted therapy within 4 weeks before commencement of RT or to be given concomitantly with RT. Adequate lung function: SaO2 at room air >= 90% and FEV1.0 >=700ml.
Objectives: Primary: To determine the local disease control rate at one year after SBRT.
Secondary: To observe the local disease control rate at two year and overall survival of patients. To evaluate the acute and late adverse effects of the treatment. To assess the intra-fractional and inter-fractional reproducibility of tumour position of the ABC device.
Status: Active
Chair: Dr. WK Tsang

(LUN035): A Multinational, randomized, double-blinded study comparing Aflibercept vs placebo in patients treated with 2nd line docetaxel for locally advanced or metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eligibility: Inclusion criteria: Non-squamous histology/cytology. Disease progression during or after one, and only one, prior anticancer therapy which is platinum-based for advanced or metastatic NSCLC. ECOG performance status 0-2. Exclusion criteria: History of brain met., uncontrolled spinal cord compression, or carcinomatous meningitis. Prior Docetaxel treatment.
Patient refractory to 1st line paclitaxel-based therapy. Urine protein: creatinine ratio > 1 on morning spot urine or proteinuria > 500 mg/24h. Uncontrolled hypertension.
Evidence of clinically significant bleeding.
Objectives: Primary : To determine overall survival improvement for aflibercept + docetaxel compared to docetaxel + placebo as second line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC. Secondary: To compare efficacy of aflibercept to placebo for Progression free survival, Response rate , HRQL assessed by LCSS questionnaire. To assess the overall safety of the two treatment arms. To assess the pharmacokinetics of IV aflibercept on this patient population. To determine immunogenicity of IV aflibercept in all patients.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN036) Phase IIb/III randomized. Double-blind trial of BIBW2992 plus best supportive care (BSC) versus placebo plus BSC in NSCLC patients failed erlotinib or gefitinib

Eligibility: Inclusion criteria: Patient with pathologic confirmation of NSCLC stage III-B/IV adenocarcinoma who have failed at least one but not more than two lines of cytotoxic chemotherapy. One of the chemotherapy regimens must have been platinum-based. Progressive disease following at least 12 weeks of treatment with erlotinib or gefitinib. ECOG performance status 0-2. Exclusion criteria: Active brain metastases. History of clinically significant or uncontrolled cardiac disease. Known HIV, active hepatitis B or active hepatitis C. Resting ejection of less than 50%. Significant or recent GI disorders with diarrhea as a major symptom.
Objectives: Primary Endpoint: Overall survival. Secondary Endpoints: Progression-free survival time. Objective response rate. Duration of clinical benefit. Time to objective response. Safety of BIBW2992 as indicated by intensity and incidence of adverse events. Pharmacokinetics of BIBW2992. Health-related quality of life.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN037) A Randomized Phase 2 Study Comparing Erlotinib – Pemetrexed, Pemetrexed alone, and Erlotinib alone, as Second-Line Treatment for Non-Smoker Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eligibility: Inclusion criteria: Histological or cytological diagnosis of NSCLC which is locally advanced or metastatic (Stage IIIA, IIIB or IV) NSCLC that is non squamous. Non smokers (having smoked < 100 cigarettes or equivalent in his / her lifetime). Must have failed only one prior chemotherapy regimen and must be considered eligible for further chemo following disease progression. Chemo must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to randomization.
Objectives: Primary Endpoint: To compare erlotinib-pemetrexed combination with pemetrexed alone, and erlotinib alone, in terms of progression free survival (PFS) in non smoker locally advanced / metastatic (stage IIIA, IIIB, or IV) non squamous NSCLC who have failed first line chemotherapy.Secondary Endpoints: To compare Erlotinib – Pemetrexed combination with either agent alone for Tumor response rate. Disease control rate (% of randomized patients with best response of stable disease, partial response, complete response). Overall survival (including 1year survival rates). Safety and adverse event profile. Association between EGFR and MTAP genotype, and clinical outcome treatment. Time to worsening of symptoms using the Lung Cancer Symptom Scale (LCSS).
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN039) A randomized, multicenter phase II study to explore whether biomarkers correlate with treatment outcome in chemo-naive patients with advanced or recurrent non-squamous NSCLC, who received treatment with bevacizumab (at a dose of either 7.5mg /kg or 15 mg/kg) in addition to carboplatin-based chemotherapy (gemcitabine or paclitaxel)

Eligibility: Inclusion criteria: Histologically or cytologically documented inoperable, locally advanced (stage IIIb with supraclavicular lymph node metastases or malignant pleural or pericardial effusion), metastatic (stage IV) or recurrent non-squamous NSCLC. At least one measurable tumor lesion according to the RECIST criteria. No prior chemotherapy or treatment with another systemic anti-cancer agent. No history of >= grade 2 hemoptysis (bright red blood of at least 2.5 mL). No evidence of tumor invading or abutting major blood vessels. No history of peripheral sensory neuropathy of Grade 2 or more. Non healing wound, ulcer (including peptic ulcer) or bone fracture.
Objectives: Primary Endpoint: Explore the correlation of biomarkers with response rate as assessed by the investigator (according to RECIST criteria) in patients treated with carboplatin based chemotherapy in combination with 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg of bevacizumab. Secondary Endpoint: To evaluate progression free survival in patients treated with carboplatin based chemotherapy in combination with 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg of bevacizumab.To evaluate response rate, disease control rate and duration of response (RECIST) in patients treated with carboplatin based chemotherapy in combination with 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg of bevacizumab. To evaluate overall survival in patients treated with carboplatin based chemotherapy in combination with 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg of bevacizumab. To evaluate and assess the safety profile in patients treated with carboplatin based chemotherapy in combination with 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg of bevacizumab.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN040) A Phase 2, Open Label, Trial of PF-00299804 In Untreated Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Lung in Never or Former Light Smokers

Eligibility: Inclusion criteria: Histologically confirmed, advanced NSCLC (Stage IIIB-IV), adenocarcinoma subtype. No prior treatment with systemic chemotherapy for advanced disease. Patients must be non-smokers or light smokers. ECOG 0-1 performance status. Brain metastasis allowed if any necessary treatment has been completed and the patient is radiologically and neurologically stable off corticosteroids at least 2 weeks prior to randomization.
Objectives: Primary endpoint: PFS at 4 months. Secondary endpoint: BOR per RECIST. Duration of response. Overall survival. PFS. Overall safety profile. Patient reported outcome. trough concentration of PF 00299804 in blood after repeated dosing and in biofluid as available.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

(LUN043) A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of PF-00299804 Versus Erlotinib for the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer After Failure of At least one prior Chemotherapy Regimen

Eligibility: Provision of a personally signed and dated voluntary written informed consent document. Age >=18 years, male or female. Evidence of histologically confirmed, advanced NSCLC; a. For the purpose of randomization/ stratification the histologic subtype of NSCLC must be available; b. The diagnosis of NSCLC NOS (not otherwise specified) will not by sufficient for enrollment and randomization/stratification. ECOG 0-2 performance status. Evidence of progressive disease after at least one and no more than two prior chemotherapy regimens for advanced disease; patients who completed prior adjuvant or combined modality therapy for regional disease within 12 months may be enrolled if they have received only one chemotherapy regimen for advanced disease. Any prior treatment (chemotherapy, radiation or surgery) must have been completed at least 2 weeks prior to randomization. Any acute toxicity must have been recovered to Grade 1 (per NCI CTCAE v3.0.1) or baseline. Measurable disease by RECIST criteria.
Objectives: Primary: Assess the safety and efficacy of PF-00299804 administrated as treatment to patients with advanced NSCLC after failure of treatment with at least one prior chemotherapy regimen.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

Myeloma

(MYE001)A Phase II Trial of Sunitinib (SU11248) in Multiple Myeloma

Eligibility: Relapsed multiple myeloma.Measurable disease as defined by at least ONE of the following:
Serum monoclonal protein >=1.0 g by protein electrophoresis. >200 mg of monoclonal protein in the urine on 24 hour electrophoresis. Serum immunoglobulin free light chain >=10 mg/dL AND abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa to lambda free light chain ratio. Monoclonal bone marrow plasmacytosis >=30% (evaluable disease).
<=2 prior therapies. Stem cell transplantation and preceding induction therapy will be considered as one therapy. Patients must not be candidates for stem cell transplantation or should have had stem cells collected previously. >= 18 years of age. Life expectancy of >= 3 months. ECOG performance status of 0, 1 or 2.
Objectives: Primary objective: To assess the response rate of single agent Sunitinib in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma. Secondary objectives: To assess the toxicity of single agent Sunitinib in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma. To assess time to progression after initial response to Sunitinib. To assess the anti-angiogenic activity of Sunitinib in Myeloma.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Anthony Chan

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

(NPC008) A randomized phase II study of concurrent cisplatin-radiotherapy with or without neoadjuvant chemotherapy using taxotere and cisplatin in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)

Eligibility: Patients with histologically proven of NPC, and have treatment-naïve NPC. No evidence of distant metastasis. Stage T3-4 any N, or any Stage T, N2-3.
Objectives: To assess and compare the toxicities of patients with advanced NPC treated with concurrent cisplatin-RT with or without neoadjvant taxotere and cisplatin
Status: Follow-up
Chair: Prof. ATC Chan, Dr. P Teo

(NPC016) A Phase II Study of Concurrent Cetuximab-Cisplatin and Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Eligibility: Patients with previously untreated, histologically confirmed NPC with: ‘T3 or T4, and any N, M0’, or ‘any T and N2 or N3, M0’. No evidence of distant metastases after staging investigations. Measurable disease must be present. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of grade 0 or 1. Adequate bone marrow and organ reserve: absolute neutrophil count >= 1,500/mm3; platelets >= 100,000/mm3; hemoglobin > 8.0 g/dl; bilirubin <= 1.5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN); serum creatinine <= 1.2 x ULN and a calculated creatinine clearance of >= 50ml/min); alanine aminotransferase <= 3 x ULN. At least 18 years of age, of either sex.
Objectives: To determine the safety and feasibility of concurrent weekly cetuximab, low-dose cisplatin and radiotherapy (RT) in the treatment of patients with advanced NPC. To estimate the locoregional control rate at 3 months, progression-free survival and overall survival rates at 1 and 3 years, and overall disease-free survival and overall survival time. To examine the correlation between expression levels of the EGFR ligand TGF? and downstream signaling proteins (pMAPK, pAKT, Stat-3), EGFR gene amplification EGFR (intron 1) polymorphisms with treatment outcome.
Status: Follow Up
Chair:Prof. Brigette BY Ma

(NPC019) Phase 2 Study Of SU011248 In Patients With Recurrent Or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Eligibility: Historically confirmed diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)(either at initial diagnosis or at recurrence). Patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC that has progressed following one line of prior platinum-based chemotherapy. Disease must be not amenable to potentially curative radiotherapy or surgery. Measurable disease according to RECIST. Age 18 or above; ECOG performance 0 or 1. Adequate bone marrow, renal and hepatic reserve.
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy (clinical benefit rate) of single-agent SU011248 in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and its impact on disease progression. To assess objective response rate. To assess duration of response. To assess progression-free survival and overall survival. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of SU011248. To evaluate SU011248 and SU012662 trough concentrations (Ctrough) and to correlate these plasma concentrations with efficacy and safety parameters. To study blood and tissue biomarkers and correlate with cancer-and treatment-related outcomes. To evaluate early anti-angiogenic activity of SU011248 on vivo as detected by dynamic contrast enhanced MRI.
Status: Active
Chair:Prof. Anthony Chan

(NPC020) A Phase II Study of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Using Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3D-CRT) or Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) + Bevacizumab (BV) for Locally or Regionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer (RTOG-0615)

Eligibility: Biopsy proven (from primary lesion and/or lymph nodes) diagnosis of Stage IIB-IVB (AJCC, 6th ed.) non-metastatic cancer of the nasopharynx; Histologic types WHO I-IIb/III; Zubrod Performance Status 0-1; Age >= 18; adequate bone marrow function defined as follows: WBC >= 4,000/cmm; Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) >= 1,500/ mm3; Platelets >= 100,000 cells/ mm3; Hemoglobin >= 9.0 g/dl. Adequate renal function defined as serum creatinine <= 1.5 mg/dl or calculated creatinine clearance >= 55 ml/min; adequate hepatic function defined as follows: total bilirubin <= 1.5 X UNL; aspartate aminotransferase <= 1.5 X UNL; alanine aminotransferase <= 1.5 X UNL; alkaline phosphatase <= 1.5 X UNL. International normalized ratio (INR) <= 1.5 X UNL and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) <= 1.5 X UNL within 2 weeks prior to registration. Per the investigator’s assessment, the patient must have the nutritional and physical condition considered to be compatible with the proposed treatment regimen.
Objectives: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of bevacizumab (BV) plus chemoradiation. To determine the one- and two-year rates of local-regional progression, distant metastases, second primary tumors, progression-free survival, and overall survival for stage IIB-IVB nasopharyngeal cancer, WHO types I-IIb/III treated with 3D-CRT or IMRT concurrent with cisplatin (CDDP) and BV, followed by adjuvant CDDP plus 5-fluorouracil plus BV.
Status: Follow Up
Chair:Prof. Anthony Chan

(NPC021) A Phase I Trial of 5Azacitidine and Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid in Patients with Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Nasal NK-T cell Lymphoma

Eligibility: Biopsy proven nasopharyngeal carcinoma (WHO type 3) or extranodal NK-T cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, nasal type; Patients must have metastatic disease or locally recurrent disease that is not amendable to surgical resection or further treatment with radiotherapy with curative intent; Patients must have metastatic disease or locally recurrent disease that has been treated with at least one regimen of chemotherapeutic agents after relapse; Patients must have disease that is accessible to biopsy via fine needle aspiration; Age >= 21 years; ECOG performance status <=2 (Karnofsky >=60%); Life expectancy greater than 6 months; Patients must agree to tumor biopsy to be carried out within 72 hours of the conclusion of the SAHA administration.
Objectives: Define toxicity profile of escalating doses of Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) given in conjunction with a fixed dose of 5 Azacytidine (5AC) in patients with locally recurrent and metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma and NK-T cell Nasal Lymphoma; Define the biologically optimal dose of SAHA given in conjunction with a fixed dose of 5AC in patients with locally recurrent and metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma and NK-T cell Nasal Lymphoma based on evidence of EBV lytic induction in tumor biopsies and plasma; Study the effect of 5AC on the pharmacokinetic of SAHA
Status: Active
Chair:Prof. Anthony Chan

Prostate

(PST001): A Phase 2 Study of Fenretinide In Patients With Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer (NCI Study)

Eligibility: Histological proven of prostate cancer with age >= 18 years and have not received prior chemotherapy.
Objectives: To evaluate the activity of Fenretinide in patients with advanced or metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) by estimating the prostate specific antigen (PSA) response rate. To estimate the duration of PSA response, PSA-progression-free survival, overall survival, the toxicity of fenretinide in men with prostate cancer
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

Symptom Control Study

(SYM007) A Randomized phase II study comparing acupuncture to acupuncture with moxibustion on reduction of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia

Eligibility:Aged above 18. Histological confirmed breast cancer stage I to IIb. ECOG performance status 0,1. Patient must receive adriamycin and cyclophosphamide as standard adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. No prior exposure to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Life expectancy of at least 12 months. Adequate hematological function at enrolment: ANC > 1.5 X 109/l; platelet > 100 X 109/l. Adequate hepatic funciton: total bilirubin <2 upper normal limit (UNL); ALT < 3.0 UNL. Patient must be mentally competent to understand the diagnosis and treatment plan, and agrees to sign the informed consent.
Objectives: Primary objective: To study the role of acupuncture on reduction of chemotherapy induced neutropenia and febrile neutropenia in patients with early stage breast cancer.
Status: Active
Chair: Prof. Tony Mok

Tumour Vaccine

(VAC002) A Phase I, Dose Escalation Trial of Recombinant Modified Vaccinia Andara (MVA)-based Vaccine Encoding Epstein-Barr Virus Target Antigens

Eligibility: Histologically confirmed NPC, in which the presence of EBV within the malignant cells has been demonstrated by (1) EBER (EBV early RNA) in situ hybridisation in more than 50% of the malignant cells, or (2) undifferentiated or poorly differentiated carcinoma histology in association with a raised serum titer of IgA to EBV VCA. Patients in remission from disease, ie complete response (CR) or unconfirmed complete response (CRu). Completion of standard therapy for malignancy at least 12 weeks before trial entry. Age greater than 18 years. World Health Organisation (WHO) performance status of 0 or 1. Life expectancy of at least 4 months. Haematological and biochemical indices: Haemoglobin (Hb) > 10.0 g/dl; Lymphocytes >= 1.0 x 109/L; Neutrophils >= 1.5 x 109/L; Platelets (Plts) >= 100 x 109/L; Serum bilirubin <= 1.5 x upper normal limit; Serum alkaline phosphatase, ALT and/or AST <= 1.5 x ULN; calculated creatinine clearance >= 50ml/min
Objectives: To determine safety and to characterise the toxicity profile of MVA-EBNA1/LMP2 vaccine. To describe changes in the frequency of functional T-cell responses to MHC class I and II-restricted epitopes within EBNA1 and LMP2 in peripheral blood at sequential time-points before, during and up to nine months after the vaccination course. To assess changes in levels of EBV genome levels in plasma.
Status: Follow Up
Chair: Prof. Anthony Chan