Phase 2
Completed N=102
A Study of Bevacizumab in Combination With Bortezomib in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (AMBER)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00473590 ↗Enrolled (actual)
102
Serious AEs
50.0%
Results posted
Jan 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Progression-free Survival (PFS) — 5.1; 6.2 months — p=0.2804
Summary
This is a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, multicenter, Phase II study designed to provide a preliminary assessment of the safety and efficacy of combining bevacizumab with bortezomib in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Progression-free Survival (PFS) |
5.1; 6.2 | 0.2804 |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With an Overall Response |
23; 25 | — |
| SECONDARY Percentage of Participants With an Overall Response |
43.4; 51.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Duration of Response |
6.0; 6.9 | 0.9179 |
| SECONDARY Overall Survival (OS) |
24.0; NA | 0.3134 |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Selected Adverse Events (AEs) |
0; 1; 1; 2; 1; 1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2
- Previously diagnosed with multiple myeloma
- Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma with disease progression following one to three prior treatment regimens
- Measurable multiple myeloma disease
Exclusion Criteria
- Grade ≥ 2 peripheral neuropathy
- Use of corticosteroids within 21 days prior to Day 1
- Use of other anti-myeloma therapy within 21 days prior to Day 1
- Intolerance to bortezomib or compounds containing boron
- Life expectancy of < 12 weeks
- Current, recent, or planned participation in an experimental drug study
- Active malignancy other than multiple myeloma within 5 years before screening
- Prior treatment with bevacizumab
- Inadequately controlled hypertension
- Prior history of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy
- New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or greater congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Decreased left ventricular function at study entry
- History of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to Day 1
- History of stroke or transient ischemic attack within 6 months prior to Day 1
- Significant vascular disease or recent peripheral arterial thrombosis within 6 months prior to Day 1
- Evidence of bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy (in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation)
- Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to Day 1, or anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study
- Core biopsy or other minor surgical procedure, including placement of a vascular access device within 7 days prior to Day 1
- History of abdominal fistula or gastrointestinal perforation within 6 months prior to Day 1
- Serious, non-healing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture (for pathologic bone fractures consistent with multiple myeloma, patients may be eligible if no treatment is planned)
- Albuminuria
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of bevacizumab
- Pregnancy (positive pregnancy test) or lactation
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00473590). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.