Phase I study of sorafenib in combination with everolimus (RAD001) in patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Sorafenib and everolimus are both active against neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Because of potential synergy between VEGF pathway and mTOR inhibitors, we performed a phase I study to evaluate the safety and feasibility of combining sorafenib and everolimus in patients with advanced NET.

Methods

Patients were treated with everolimus 10 mg daily in combination with sorafenib (dose level 1: 200 mg twice daily; dose level 2: 200 mg per morning, 400 mg per evening) using standard phase I dose escalation design. Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was defined within the first cycle (28 days) of therapy. Treatment was continued until tumor progression, unacceptable toxicity, or withdrawal of consent. Twelve additional patients were treated at the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) level t

SUBMITTER: Chan JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4029418 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature