Status:

COMPLETED

Gemcitabine/Irinotecan/ZD1839 vs Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Etoposide/ZD1839 in Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site

Lead Sponsor:

SCRI Development Innovations, LLC

Collaborating Sponsors:

AstraZeneca

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Conditions:

Neoplasms, Unknown Primary

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

In this randomized trial, we will investigate the activity and toxicity of two active regimens, gemcitabine/irinotecan and paclitaxel/carboplatin/Etoposide (both followed by ZD1839) in the first-line ...

Detailed Description

Upon determination of eligibility, all patients will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms: * Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Etoposide * Irinotecan + Gemcitabine Patients will be stratified ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Carcinoma of unknown primary site
  • Biopsy-proven metastatic carcinoma
  • Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance
  • No previous treatment with any systemic therapy
  • Measurable or evaluable disease
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function
  • Understand the nature of this study and give written informed consent

Exclusion

  • You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:
  • Age \< 18 years
  • Uncontrolled brain metastases and meningeal involvement
  • Other uncontrolled malignancies
  • Women pregnant or lactating
  • Recent history of significant cardiovascular disease
  • Severe or uncontrolled systemic disease
  • Other significant clinical disorder
  • Clinically active interstitial lung disease
  • Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

198 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00193596

Start Date

September 1 2003

End Date

June 1 2009

Last Update

May 3 2013

Active Locations (31)

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Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Anniston, Alabama, United States, 36207

2

Clearview Cancer Institute

Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35805

3

Southern Cancer Center, Sacred Heart Heath System Medical Oncology Group

Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36608

4

Northeast Arkansas Clinic

Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, 72401