A Phase II Study of VEGF Inhibition in Patients With Unilateral Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Treatment for Cancer
Pazopanib inhibits the growth of blood vessels in tumors by inhibiting a protein called
vascular endothelial growth factor (commonly called VEGF). Pazopanib is not currently
approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and therefore considered an
experimental medication.
High levels of VEGF cause blood vessels to leak fluid, increasing the pressure in tumors
similar to the increased pressure in lymphedema. Previous studies have found that treatment
with pazopanib decreases the fluid pressure in tumors. That is why we think pazopanib might
be an effective treatment for lymphedema.
Interventional
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
To assess the degree of improvement in arm edema as measured by changes in arm volume in patients with ipsilateral lymphedema
24 weeks
No
Kathy Miller, MD
Principal Investigator
IU Simon Cancer Center
United States: Food and Drug Administration
0811-15 /IUCRO-0248
NCT00827372
January 2009
October 2013
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Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center | Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5289 |