Randomized phase II feasibility study of cetuximab combined with 4 cycles of TPF followed by platinum based chemo-radiation strategies - ND
- Conditions
- Histologically proven newly diagnosed unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.MedDRA version: 9.1Level: HLTClassification code 10026660Term: Malignant oral cavity neoplasms
- Registration Number
- EUCTR2006-004189-14-IT
- Lead Sponsor
- E.O.R.T.C. - EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Histologically proven newly diagnosed unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Patients who have uni- or bidimensionally measurable disease. Patients must consent to access of their skin and tumor material for EGFR status and downstream signaling. Stage III or IV. Absence of distant metastasis No prior treatment for head and neck cancer No nasopharynx, nasal and paranasal cancer Age 18-75 WHO Performance Status 0 or 1 Normal hematological functions: neutrophils ≥ 1.5 x109 cells/l, platelets ≥ 100 x109 cells/l. Normal liver functions: bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range; alkaline phosphatase and transaminases ≤ 2.5 times the upper limit of the normal range. Serum creatinine ≤ 120 μmol/l (< 1.36mg/dl) and calculated CrCl ≥ 60ml/min Patients having normal cardiac function(LVEF ≥ 50%), clinically satisfactory 12 lead ECG, and in the past 6 months no serious cardiac illness or medical condition All patients (male and female) must use effective contraception methods according to CPMP/ICH/286/95 if of reproductive potential (e.g. implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, IUDs, sexual abstinence or vasectomised partner). Females must not be pregnant or lactating. No current malignancies at other sites with the exception of cone biopsied carcinoma of the cervix and adequately treated basal or squamous cell skin carcinoma or other cancer from which the patient has been disease-free for at least last five years. Absence of any unstable systemic diseases or active uncontrolled infections. Patients may not receive any anticancer therapy, or other investigational agents while on study. Absence of any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be assessed with the patient before registration in the trial. Before patient registration / randomization, written informed consent must be given according to ICH/GCP, and national/local regulations. Patients can only be registered / randomized in this trial once.
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
-Pregnant or lactating women -Malignancies at other sites with the exception of cone biopsied carcinoma of the cervix and adequately treated basal or squamous cell skin carcinoma or other cancer from which the patient has been disease-free for at least last five year. -Presence of any unstable systemic diseases or active uncontrolled infections
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method