Maintenance Treatment Versus Observation After Induction in Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma


NCT00442637

Interventional

Phase 3

Unknown status
CAIRO3
The optimal duration of systemic treatment in patients with advanced colorectal cancer is unknown. In this study the effects of bevacizumab and low-dose continuous chemotherapy with capecitabine is investigated in patients who have responded to 6 courses of oxaliplatin, capecitabine and bevacizumab ("induction treatment", at standard doses). This treatment is continued until progression or severe toxicity. This regimen is compared to the effects a observation without treatment after the induction treatment. In case of disease progression, induction treatment will be reintroduced.
Jan 31,2007
All
18 Years
N/A
635