A Phase I Study of Continuous Intravenous Infusion of PSC 833 and Vinblastine in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cancer
Kidney Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Kidney Neoplasms focused on measuring Cytochrome P 450, Multi-Drug Resistance, P-Glycoprotein, Pharmacokinetics
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven renal cancer with clear cell component: Measurable or evaluable disease; No brain metastases; No grade 2 or greater peripheral neuropathy or neurologic toxicity symptoms. PRIOR/CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic Therapy: Not specified. Chemotherapy: No prior or concurrent hypersensitivity to PSC 833 or cyclosporine A. Endocrine Therapy: Not specified. Radiotherapy: No prior radiation therapy within 4 weeks of study. Surgery: No major surgery within 4 weeks of study. Other: No concurrent treatments that interfere with cyclosporine blood concentrations. PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over. Performance Status: ECOG 0-2. Life Expectancy: At least 16 weeks. Hematopoietic: ANC greater than or equal to 1500/mm(3); Platelet count greater than or equal to 100,000/mm(3). Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 x normal; AST no greater than 2.5 x normal. Renal: Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL OR; Creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 50 mL/min. Cardiovascular: No concurrent angina or myocardial infarction that has not been appropriately treated. Other: Not pregnant or nursing. Effective contraceptive required of all fertile patients. Patients with a history of curatively treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma are eligible. No HIV seropositivity. No chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis. Patients with concurrent reversible conditions such as diabetes, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperviscosity, infection, renal disease, or spinal cord compression are eligible with appropriate therapy. Patients must give written informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)