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Phase II study of low-dose afatinib for elderly NSCLC patients

Phase 2
Conditions
on-small cell lung cancer
Lung Cancer
Registration Number
JPRN-jRCTs041180055
Lead Sponsor
Takahashi Toshiaki
Brief Summary

This study results suggested the efficacies and safety of afatinib at a dose of 20 mg for elderly patients with non-small cell lung cancer harboring EGFR mutations.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria

1) Pathologically confirmation of non-small cell lung cancer
2) Clinical stage IIIB, IV, or postoperative recurrence
3) With activating EGFR mutation (Deletion in exon 19 or L858R in exon 21)
4) ECOG performance status 0-2
5) No prior therapy of EGFR-TKI
6) Measurable lesions based on RECIST ver1.1
7) Adequate organ functions
8) Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1) Interstitial lung disease
2) Receiving continuous systemic corticosteroid
3) During pregnancy or lactation
4) Psychological disorder difficult to participate in this clinical study

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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