Ridaforolimus as a single agent in advanced endometrial cancer: results of a single-arm, phase 2 trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This open-label, multicentre, phase 2 trial evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor ridaforolimus in women with advanced endometrial cancer.

Methods

Women with measurable recurrent or persistent endometrial cancer and documented disease progression were treated with ridaforolimus 12.5 mg intravenously once daily for 5 consecutive days every 2 weeks in a 4-week cycle. The primary end point was clinical benefit response, defined as an objective response or prolonged stable disease of 16 weeks or more.

Results

In all, 45 patients were treated with single-agent ridaforolimus. Clinical benefit was achieved by 13 patients (29%), including 5 (11%) with confirmed partial responses and 8 (18%) with prolonged stable dise

SUBMITTER: Colombo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3619076 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature