A phase II study of AZD2171 (cediranib) in the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome

Ryan Mattison, Alcee Jumonville, Patrick James Flynn, Alvaro Moreno-Aspitia, Charles Erlichman, Betsy Laplant, Mark B. Juckett

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Abstract

Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) not fit for intensive treatment need novel therapy options. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor inhibition is one potential mechanism by which AML and MDS could be treated. The receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor AZD2171 (cediranib) has activity against VEGF receptors KDR and FLT-1. This multicenter phase II study was designed to test cediranib's activity in patients with AML or high-risk MDS. The primary endpoint was confirmed disease response defined as a composite of complete remission, partial remission or hematologic improvement. The study enrolled 23 subjects in the AML cohort and 16 subjects in the MDS cohort. There were no confirmed responses in either group. Since the study met the stopping rule after the first stage of enrollment, the trial was closed to further accrual. Common adverse events in both cohorts included thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, fatigue, dyspnea, diarrhea, nausea and dehydration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2061-2066
Number of pages6
JournalLeukemia and Lymphoma
Volume56
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2015

Keywords

  • Myeloid leukemias and dysplasias
  • Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Signal transduction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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