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Weekly Topotecan in the First-line Treatment of Elderly Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Lung Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00193401
Lead Sponsor
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Brief Summary

In this phase II trial, we will evaluate the weekly schedule of topotecan in the first-line treatment of elderly and/or poor performance status patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. Patients eligible for this trial will be those considered poor candidates for standard combination chemotherapy or other investigational regimens

Detailed Description

Upon determination of eligibility, all patients will be receive:

* Topotecan

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Biopsy-proven small cell lung cancer, extensive stage disease
  • Age > 65 years
  • No previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  • Measurable or evaluable disease.
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function.
  • Must be > 4 weeks from previous major surgery
  • Must give written informed consent prior to study entry.
Exclusion Criteria

You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:

  • Meningeal involvement
  • Serious active infections
  • Serious underlying medical conditions
  • Other active neoplasms

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.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall response rate
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Median survival
1 year and 2 year survival
Overall toxicity
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