A Study of Two Different Schedules of Xeloda (Capecitabine) as First Line Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A Randomized, Open-label Study of the Effect of 2 Different Treatment Schedules of Xeloda With Eloxatin and Avastin on Progression-free Survival in Treatment-naïve Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

This 2-arm study evaluated the efficacy and safety of 2 different treatment schedules of oral Xeloda with intravenous (IV) Eloxatin (oxaliplatin) and IV bevacizumab (Avastin) as a first-line treatment in patients with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. Patients were randomized to receive either: 1) Xeloda 850 mg/m^2 orally twice a day (po bid) on Days 1-14, oxaliplatin 130 mg/m^2 IV on Day 1, and Avastin 7.5 mg/kg IV on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle; or 2) Xeloda 1500 mg/m^2 po bid on Days 1-7, oxaliplatin 85 mg/m^2 IV on Day 1 and Avastin 5 mg/kg IV on Day 1 of each 2-week cycle. The anticipated time on study treatment was 1-2 years, and the target sample size was 100-500 individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Metastatic or inoperable locally advanced colorectal cancer
• >=1 measurable target lesion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous systemic therapy for advanced or metastatic disease
• Previous treatment with bevacizumab