Status:

UNKNOWN

Study of Concurrent Pemetrexed, Cisplatin and Radiotherapy in Local Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Fudan University

Conditions:

Local Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the recommended dose of pemetrexed and the maximum tolerated dose of radiotherapy when using concurrent pemetrexed/cisplatin/radiotherapy in the patients with...

Detailed Description

This study was conducted to explore the feasibility of concurrent chemoradiation therapy with pemetrexed, cisplatin and radiotherapy in unresectable local advanced non-small cell lung cancer. We will ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≧18 years.
  • Performance status of 0 to 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Scale.
  • Patients with histologically or cytological-proven non-small cell lung cancer.
  • Stage IIIA or IIIB, excluding those with pericardial, pleural effusion, and those with contralateral hilar or contralateral supraclavicular lymph nodes.
  • Patients must have measurable disease according to RECIST criteria, and all detectable tumor can be encompassed by radiation therapy fields.
  • Weight loss ≦ 5% in the previous six months.
  • Patient must have adequate blood, liver, lungs and kidney function within the requirements of this study.
  • Female patients of child-bearing potential must test negative for pregnancy at the time of enrollment based on a serum pregnancy test. Male and female patients must agree to use a reliable method of birth control during and for 3 months following the last dose of study drug.
  • Patients must sign a study-specific informed consent form prior to study entry.

Exclusion

  • Undifferentiated small cell carcinoma, any stage.
  • Complete tumor resection, recurrent disease, or those patients eligible for definitive surgery.
  • Stage IV.
  • Age \<18 years.
  • Performance status ≧2 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Scale.
  • Previous chemotherapy or previous biologic response modifiers for current lung cancer.
  • Patient has previously had thoracic radiation therapy.
  • Have received treatment within the last 30 days with a drug that has not received regulatory approval for any indication at the time of study entry.
  • Prior or concurrent malignancy except non-melanomatous skin cancer unless disease-free for five years or more.
  • Serious concomitant disorders that would compromise the safety of the patient, or compromise the patient's ability to complete the study, at the discretion of the investigator.
  • History of significant neurological or mental disorder, including seizures or dementia.
  • Inability to interrupt aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 2 days before, the day of, and 2 days after the dose of pemetrexed. If a patient is taking an NSAID (Cox-2 inhibitors included) or salicylate with a long half-life (e.g. naproxen, piroxicam, diflusinal, nabumetone, rofecoxib, or celecoxib) it should not be taken 5 days before, the day of, and 2 days after the dose of pemetrexed.
  • Inability or unwillingness to take folic acid, vitamin B12 supplementation, or dexamethasone.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00846443

Start Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

February 18 2009

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Department of Radiation Oncolory, Cancer Hospital, Fudan University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200032