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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2022; 10(4): 1164-1171
Published online Feb 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i4.1164
Continuous intravenous infusion of recombinant human endostatin using infusion pump plus chemotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer
Zhi-Quan Qin, Si-Fu Yang, Yun Chen, Chao-Jin Hong, Tong-Wei Zhao, Guo-Rong Yuan, Liu Yang, Liang Gao, Xiao Wang, Li-Qin Lu
Zhi-Quan Qin, Si-Fu Yang, Yun Chen, Chao-Jin Hong, Tong-Wei Zhao, Guo-Rong Yuan, Liu Yang, Liang Gao, Xiao Wang, Li-Qin Lu, Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Qin ZQ and Yang SF designed and performed the research and wrote the paper; Chen Y, Hong CJ and Zhao TW designed the research and supervised the report; Yuan GR and Yang L designed the research and contributed to the analysis; Gao L and Wang X provided clinical advice; Lu LQ supervised the report; all authors gave final approval for the version to be submitted.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the ethics committee of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College) (2021QT290).
Informed consent statement: The ethics committee of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College) waived the requirement for written informed patient consent, because this was a retrospective analysis based on the assessment of medical records.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declared no conflicts of interest for this manuscript.
Data sharing statement: No additional data were available.
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Corresponding author: Li-Qin Lu, MD, Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College), No. 158 Shangtang Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang Province, China. llq199@outlook.com
Received: September 15, 2021
Peer-review started: September 15, 2021
First decision: October 18, 2021
Revised: October 27, 2021
Accepted: December 22, 2021
Article in press: December 22, 2021
Published online: February 6, 2022
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

To date, current available treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are associated with significant limitations in safety and efficacy. Therefore, development and achievement of potential therapeutic therapies for NSCLC is necessary.

Research motivation

This study mainly evaluated the efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous infusion of recombinant human endostatin (Rh-endostain) using an infusion pump in patients with retreated advanced NSCLC.

Research objectives

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous infusion of Rh-endostain in retreated advanced NSCLC patients.

Research methods

Forty-five patients from Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital received continuous intravenous infusion of Rh-endostain using an infusion pump. Objective response rate (ORR), clinical benefit rate (CBR), median progression-free survival (mPFS), and adverse events were analyzed after treatment.

Research results

In these 45 patients, ORR was 22.2%, CBR was 84.4%, and mPFS was 5.3 mo. The following AEs were observed as follows, decreased hemoglobin (34 cases, 75.6%), nausea/vomiting (32 cases, 71.1%), elevated transaminase (24 cases, 53.3%), leukopenia (16 cases, 35.6%), thrombocytopenia (14 cases, 31.1%), and constipation (1 case, 3.4%). None of the patients had leukopenia, nausea/vomiting, and constipation of grade III and above.

Research conclusions

Five-day continuous intravenous infusion of Rh-endostain using an infusion pump improved patient adherence, and brought about favorable efficacy and safety in retreated advanced NSCLC.

Research perspectives

Prospective clinical randomized controlled trials will be conducted for further validation of the efficacy and safety of continuous intravenous infusion of Rh-endostatin combined with chemotherapy in retreated advanced NSCLC.