Status:

TERMINATED

Study of Lonafarnib in Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (Study P02530)

Lead Sponsor:

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Conditions:

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell

Head and Neck Neoplasms

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of an oral Farnesyl Protein Transferase Inhibitor (Lonafarnib/SCH 6636) as a single agent in Adult Patients With Squamous Cell Carcino...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Histologically or cytologically proven squamous cell carcinoma of the head \& neck.
  • Age greater than or equal to 18.
  • ECOG performance status of 0 to 1
  • Measurable malignant disease.
  • Patients that have failed at least one platinum-containing regimen and have received no more than three prior regimens and do not have other curative treatment options.
  • Patients must be at least 2 wks post surgery or radiation therapy
  • Patients must be at least 4 weeks post chemotherapy
  • Meets protocol requirements for specified laboratory values.
  • Written informed consent and cooperation of patient.
  • Appropriate use of effective contraception if of childbearing potential.
  • No investigational drugs of any type within 30 days prior to administration.

Exclusion

  • Prior exposure to farnesyl transferase inhibitors
  • Medical conditions that would interfere with taking oral medications.
  • Patients with significant QTc prolongation at baseline (\>500 msec.)
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Known HIV positivity or AIDS-related illness.
  • Concomitant chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy
  • Patients with any signs of involvement of the dura, meninges, or brain.
  • Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx
  • Patients who currently have other cancers or have been treated in the last 5 years for any other malignancy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00073450

Start Date

September 1 2003

End Date

June 1 2004

Last Update

April 21 2015

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