Table 3.
Summary of Phase I trials designed to evaluate the tolerability and safety of ixabepilone in combination with biologic therapy in the management of solid tumors refractory to standard therapies, including pancreatic cancer*
Reference | Patients enrolled (n) | Biologic agent pairing | Ixabepilone MTD | Reported survival |
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Kittaneh et al28 | 30 | Sunitinib 37.5 mg orally, daily starting day 8 of cycle 1 | Intravenous 20 mg/m2, days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle or Intravenous 30 mg/m2, day 1 of a 21-day cycle |
Eleven of 28 evaluable patients demonstrated partial response or stable disease |
Herbolsheimer et al29 | 19 | Dasatinib 100 mg orally daily | Intravenous 40 mg/m2, every 21 days | 13 of 15 evaluable patients demonstrated partial response or stable disease |
Note:
Survival data, reported as secondary objectives in these studies, are also summarized in this table.
Abbreviation: MTD, maximum tolerated dose.