Status:

UNKNOWN

Concurrent Helical Tomotherapy With Chemotherapy in Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Lead Sponsor:

AZ-VUB

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This non-randomized Phase I/II study is designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of thoracic radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy with cisplatin and docetaxel in patients with LA-NSC...

Detailed Description

Dose escalation steps are: 30\*2.00Gy = 60.0Gy (BED= 70.8Gy10 NID2= 60.0Gy) 30\*2.12Gy = 63.6Gy (BED= 75.9Gy10 NID2= 64.2Gy) 30\*2.24Gy = 67.2Gy (BED= 81.5Gy10 NID2= 68.5Gy) 30\*2.36Gy = 70.8Gy (BED=...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Informed consent is required.
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed NSCLC (adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma or a combination of these)
  • Patients must have a stage III unresectable LA-NSCLC:
  • Males or females aged between 18 and 75 years.
  • Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks.
  • ECOG performance status 0,1 or2.
  • Weight loss ≤ 10% within the last 3 months.
  • Laboratory requirements at entry:
  • • Blood cell counts: i. Absolute neutrophils ≥ 2.0 x 109/L ii. Platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L iii. Haemoglobin ≥ 11 g/dl
  • • Renal function: i. Serum creatinine \< 1 x the upper limit of normal (UNL). ii. In case of borderline value of serum creatinine, the 24h creatinine clearance should be \> 60 ml/min.
  • • Hepatic function: i. Serum bilirubin \< 1 x UNL ii. ASAT and ALAT \< 2.5 x UNL iii. alkaline phosphatase \< 5 x UNL iv. Patient with ASAT and/or ALAT \> 1.5 x UNL associated with alkaline phosphatase\> 2.5 x UNL is not eligible for the study.
  • Lung function tests at entry:
  • FEV1: ≥ 50 % x Normal value
  • DLCO: ≥ 50 % x Normal value
  • Adequate cardiac function.
  • Patient with either measurable and/or non-measurable lesion (according to RECIST criteria, A1).

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of small cell lung cancer.
  • Stage IIIB NSCLC, based on the presence of malignant pleural or pericardial effusion.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Patients (male or female) with reproductive potential not implementing adequate contraceptive measures.
  • Prior systemic chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or biological therapy including neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment for NSCLC.
  • Prior surgery for NSCLC, if less than 5 years from study.
  • Prior radiotherapy for NSCLC.
  • History of prior malignancy, except for cured non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ carcinoma of the cervix or other cancer curatively treated and with no evidence of disease for at least five years.
  • Symptomatic peripheral neuropathy Grade ≥ 2 except if due to trauma.
  • Other serious concomitant illness or medical conditions:
  • Congestive heart failure or angina pectoris except if it is medically controlled. Previous history of myocardial infarction within 1 year from study entry, uncontrolled hypertension or arrhythmias.
  • History of significant neurological or psychiatric disorders including dementia or seizures.
  • Active infection requiring IV antibiotics.
  • Active ulcer, unstable diabetes mellitus or other contra-indication to corticosteroid therapy.
  • Superior vena cava syndrome contra-indicating hydration.
  • Pre-existing pericardial effusion.
  • Pre-existing symptomatic pleural effusion.
  • Significant gastrointestinal abnormalities, including requirement for intravenous nutrition, active peptic ulcer disease, prior surgical procedures affecting absorption.
  • Distant metastasis.
  • Concurrent treatment with any other experimental anti-cancer drugs.
  • Concomitant or within 4-week period administration of any other experimental drug under investigation.
  • Significant ophthalmologic abnormalities.
  • Moderate to severe dermatitis.
  • Hypersensitivity to docetaxel, cisplatin, or any of its excipients.
  • Concomitant use of phenytoin, carbamazepin, barbiturates, or rifampicin.
  • Mental condition rendering the patient unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study.
  • Patient unlikely to comply with protocol, i.e., uncooperative attitude, inability to return for follow-up visits, and not likely to complete the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00379717

Start Date

November 1 2006

End Date

April 1 2008

Last Update

March 13 2008

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UZ Brussel

Jette, Belgium, 1090