Expanded Cohort for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (MCRC) Using Bevacizumab + Everolimus
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find the safest and most effective dose of the drugs
bevacizumab and everolimus given in combination for the treatment of metastatic colorectal
cancer. Bevacizumab (also called Avastin™) is a drug that is given intravenously (through a
vein). Everolimus (also called RAD001) is a tablet that is taken by mouth.
Bevacizumab is a protein that is thought to prevent the formation of blood vessels tumors
need to grow. RAD001 has multiple capabilities, like bevacizumab it may prevent the formation
of blood vessels needed by tumors and it also may stop tumor growth.
This study will try to find the safest dose of these drugs that can be tolerated when taken
in combination. The study will look at how the drugs work in the body, and will see if there
is any effect on metastatic colorectal cancer.