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Lapatinib

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Tyrosine

Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given by vein over 90 minutes for first injection (30-60 minutes for subsequent doses) every 2 weeks while on study (2 times during each 4-week "study cycle"). Lapatinib Pills of 700 mg/m\^2/dose given orally 2 times each day.

10 mg/kg given by vein over 90 minutes for first injection (30-60 minutes for subsequent doses) every 2 weeks while on study (2 times during each 4-week "study cycle").

Pills of 700 mg/m\^2/dose given orally 2 times each day.

Michael E. Rytting, MD

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the combination of Avastin (bevacizumab) and Tykerb (lapatinib) can help to control ependymoma in pediatric patients. The safety of this drug combination will also be studied.

The Study Drugs:

Bevacizumab is designed to block the growth of blood vessels that supply nutrients necessary for tumor growth. This may prevent and/or slow down the growth of cancer cells.

Lapatinib is designed to prevent or slow down the growth of cancer cells by blocking proteins inside the cancer cells.

Study Drug Administration:

If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will receive bevacizumab every 2 weeks while you are on study (2 times during each 4-week "study cycle"). The first time you receive the drug, it will be given by vein over 90 minutes. If this dose is well tolerated, you may receive future doses over 30 minutes.

You will take pills of lapatinib 2 times each day while you are on study. The pills should be taken at about the same time each day. You should not eat or drink anything except water for 1 hour before or 1 hour after you take the pills. If you miss a dose, do not take extra pills the next day to try and make up for the missed dose. You should report any missed pills or any trouble you may have with taking the pills to your study doctor.

You will be given a patient diary in which you must record what time you take lapatinib each time.

Study Visits:

At all study visits, you will be asked about any other drugs that you may be taking and about any side effects that you may be experiencing.

During Cycle 1 the following tests and procedures will be performed at least 1 time each week:

* You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your vital signs.
* Your performance status will be recorded.

Two (2) times each week during Cycle 1, blood (about 2-3 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.

At the end of Cycle 1, urine will be collected for routine tests.

On Days 1 and 15 of Cycle 2, the following tests and procedures will be performed:

* You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your vital signs.
* Your performance status will be recorded.
* Blood (about 2-3 teaspoons) will be drawn for routine tests.

At the end of Cycle 2, you will have an MRI scan of your head to check the status of the disease. If your doctor thinks it is needed, you will also have an MRI of your spine and a spinal tap to check your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for presence of disease.

On Day 1 of Cycle 3 and beyond, the following tests and procedures will be performed:

* You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your vital signs.
* Your performance status will be recorded.
* Blood (about 2-3 teaspoons) and urine will be collected for routine tests.

Every 8 weeks, starting with the end of Cycle 4, while you are on study, the following tests and procedures will be performed:

* You will have an MRI scan of the brain to check the status of the disease.
* If your doctor thinks it is needed, you will have an MRI scan of the spine to check the status of the disease.
* If your doctor thinks it is needed, you will have a spinal tap to check your CSF for the presence of disease.

Every 12 weeks while you are on study, the following tests and procedures will be performed to check for possible side effects:

* You will have an echocardiogram or a multiple gated acquisition scan (MUGA) (if the study doctor thinks it is necessary) to test your heart function.
* You will have an x-ray of your right knee.
* If your doctor thinks it is needed, you will have an MRI scan of both knees.

Length of Study:

You will be on study for up to 2 years. You will be taken off study if the disease gets worse, if you experience intolerable side effects, or if the doctor thinks it is in your best interest.

End-of-Treatment Visit:

After you have finished receiving the study drugs, the following tests and procedures will be performed:

* You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your vital signs.
* You will be asked about any other drugs that you may be taking and about any side effects that you may be experiencing.
* Your performance status will be recorded.
* Blood (about 2-3 teaspoons) will be collected for routine tests.
* You will have an echocardiogram or a MUGA scan (if the study doctor thinks it is necessary) to test your heart function.
* You will have an x-ray of your right knee.
* You will have MRI scans of the brain and spine to check the status of the disease.
* If your doctor thinks it is needed, you will have a spinal tap to check the status of the disease.

Long-Term Follow-up:

You will have a follow-up visit 30 days after you have finished receiving the study drugs. The following tests and procedures will be performed:

* You will have a physical exam, including measurement of your vital signs.
* You will be asked about any other drugs that you may be taking and about any side effects that you may be experiencing.
* Your performance status will be recorded.
* Blood (about 2-3 teaspoons) will be collected for routine tests.

This is an investigational study. Bevacizumab is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of colon, rectum, lung and certain types of breast cancer. Lapatinib is FDA approved and commercially available for the treatment of certain types of breast cancer. The use of this drug combination in ependymomas in pediatric patients is investigational.

Up to 40 patients will take part in this multicenter study. Up to 6 patients will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Bevacizumab and Lapatinib in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Ependymoma

A Phase II Study of Bevacizumab and Lapatinib in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Ependymoma

Objective response rate defined as number of participants out of total participants with complete response plus partial response (CR+PR) sustained for at least four weeks. Complete Response (CR) - Complete disappearance on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of all enhancing tumor and mass effect, on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids (or receiving only adrenal replacement doses), accompanied by a stable or improving neurologic examination and must be sustained for at least 4 weeks. If cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for presence of disease was positive it must become negative. Partial Response (PR) - Greater than or equal to 50% reduction in tumor size by bi-dimensional measurement on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids, accompanied by stable or improving neurological examination and must be sustained for at least 4 weeks.

CERN Foundation - Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Bevacizumab 10 mg/kg intravenous over 90 minutes for first injection (30-60 minutes for subsequent doses) every 2 weeks while on study (2 times during each 4-week "study cycle"). Lapatinib 700 mg/m\^2/dose given orally 2 times each day.

Bevacizumab + Lapatinib

Age, Categorical

Sex: Female, Male

United States

Region of Enrollment

MD Anderson Multicenter coordinating for Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network Study (CERN)

Of the total, 22 participants were eligible and only 20 evaluable for response.

Objective Response Rate

Overall Study

tumoral sample

philippe METELLUS

Adult intracranial ependymoma is a relatively rare brain tumour entity, accounting for 2-5% of all intracranial neoplasms. The pertinent prognostic factors as well as the pattern of recurrence remain to be elucidated. According to several recent reports, the prognostic value of Karnofski performance status, tumour location, the extent of surgical removal, histological grade and even postoperative radiotherapy remain controversial. As a consequence, optimal therapeutic management of adult intracranial ependymomas remains an ongoing debate. For this reason, a retrospective study conducted by the French society of neurosurgery (SFNC), neuropathology (SFNP) and the association of the neuro-oncologists of French expression (ANOCEF) was undertaken and allowed to collect 258 cases coming from 25 centers, initially diagnosed as intracranial ependymomas between 1990 and 2004. Clinical and follow-up data of these patients are known and the paraffin embedded samples as well as the frozen tissues available have been centralized. Central pathological review of these 258 cases was conducted by two senior neuropathologists and confirmed the diagnosis of ependymoma in 152 cases, thus constituting the most important series of the literature. Few molecular studies were carried out on ependymomas. The investigators have the opportunity, based on this important series, to determine the clinicopathological criteria and the molecular markers who will allow a better characterization of the diagnosis and the prognosis of these tumors.

Adult Intracranial Ependymoma

Adult Intracranial Ependydomas : Prognostic and Diagnostic Factors Assessment and Molecular Characterization

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Bevacizumab and Lapatinib in Children With Recurrent or Refractory Ependymoma	NCT00883688	Brain Cancer Pediatric Cance...	Bevacizumab Lapatinib	- 21 Years	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Adult Intracranial Ependymoma	NCT00920335	Intracranial Ep...	tumoral sample	18 Years -	Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Adult Intracranial Ependymoma	NCT00920335	Intracranial Ep...	tumoral sample	18 Years -	Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

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