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ABSTRACT: Background
The signal transduction pathways of epidermal growth factor receptor and Ras are both important in the growth of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). We hypothesized that inhibition of both pathways would improve the survival time of patients with recurrent GBM.Methods
Patients with recurrent/progressive GBM with 0-2 prior chemotherapy regimens received erlotinib 150 mg once daily and sorafenib 400 mg twice daily until progression. The primary endpoint was overall survival. Pharmacokinetic sampling was performed during cycle 1.Results
The median overall survival was 5.7 months. Progression-free survival at 6 months was 14%. Toxicity was manageable. Clearance of erlotinib was markedly enhanced by sorafenib.Conclusion
The study did not meet its objective of a 30% increase in overall survival time compared with historical controls. Erlotinib and sorafenib have significant pharmacokinetic interactions that may negatively impact the efficacy of the combination regimen.
SUBMITTER: Peereboom DM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3607264 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Peereboom David M DM Ahluwalia Manmeet S MS Ye Xiaobu X Supko Jeffrey G JG Hilderbrand Sarah L SL Phuphanich Surasak S Nabors L Burt LB Rosenfeld Myrna R MR Mikkelsen Tom T Grossman Stuart A SA
Neuro-oncology 20130117 4
<h4>Background</h4>The signal transduction pathways of epidermal growth factor receptor and Ras are both important in the growth of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). We hypothesized that inhibition of both pathways would improve the survival time of patients with recurrent GBM.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients with recurrent/progressive GBM with 0-2 prior chemotherapy regimens received erlotinib 150 mg once daily and sorafenib 400 mg twice daily until progression. The primary endpoint was overall survival. ...[more]