Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Oral Estramustine and Oral Vinorelbine in the Treatment of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Oral Estramustine and Oral Vinorelbine in the Treatment of Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer

Official Title: Phase I/II Evaluation of Oral Estramustine and Oral Vinorelbine on an Intermittent Schedule in Patients With Hormone-Refractory Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Study ID: NCT00151086

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Interventions

Estramustine

Vinorelbine

Study Description

Brief Summary: Purpose: This clinical trail will combine the chemotherapy drugs, Estramustine and Vinorelbine (Navelbine), on an intermittent therapy strategy based on PSA response in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer. The investigators will determine the tolerable dose of (oral) vinorelbine in combination with (oral) estramustine, and evaluate the efficacy of this treatment for patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

Detailed Description: Hormone Refractory prostate cancer refers to advanced disease in which a patient no longer responds to conventional hormonal treatment. When hormone therapy is no longer successful, chemotherapy is a treatment option. However, current single-agent treatment has shown to have limited benefit. In this clinical trial, investigators are evaluating the effectiveness of combining two chemotherapy drugs, Estramustine and Vinorelbine (Navelbine), in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer. Estramustine has been used in the treatment of prostate cancer for many years. Vinorelbine has shown activity in prostate cancer. In addition, the effect of this treatment on the quality of life of patients will be evaluated as measured using the FACT-P.