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ABSTRACT: Objective
To conduct a phase II trial of the combination of carboplatin, prednisone, and everolimus in metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) as mTOR inhibition can overcome resistance to chemotherapy in prostate cancer.Methods
Patients with progressive mCRPC pretreated with docetaxel-based regimen were eligible. Performance status of 0-1 and adequate bone marrow, renal, and liver function were required. Primary end point was time to progression. Treatment consisted of carboplatin (starting dose equal to area under the curve (AUC of 5) intravenously every 21 days along with oral everolimus 5 mg once daily and prednisone 5 mg twice daily.Results
Twenty-six patients were enrolled with median age of 69 years with 8 patients of African American origin. Gr
SUBMITTER: Vaishampayan U
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6902637 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature