Phase III Randomized Study of Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, and Gemcitabine Versus Gemcitabine and Vinorelbine as First-Line Chemotherapy for Stage IIIB and IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
- Enrollment
- 200
- Primary Endpoint
- Overall survival.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 15 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the three-drug combination paclitaxel, carboplatin, and gemcitabine to the two-drug combination gemcitabine and vinorelbine in patients with advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Detailed Description
Upon determination of eligibility, patients will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment arms: * Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Gemcitabine * Gemcitabine + Vinorelbine For ever 2 patients treated, 1 will receive treatment A (Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Gemcitabine) and 1 will receive treatment B (Gemcitabine + Vinorelbine). The study is not blinded so both the patient and the doctor will know which treatment has been assigned.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
- •Non-small cell bronchogenic carcinoma
- •Newly diagnosed unresectable stage IIIB or stage IV disease
- •Patients with stage IIIB disease should be ineligible for combined therapy
- •Patients must have measurable lesion definable by X-ray or CT scan.
- •No prior antineoplastic chemotherapy for lung cancer prior to study entry
- •Age \> 18 years
- •Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance
- •Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function
- •Written informed consent must be obtained prior to study entry
Exclusion Criteria
- •You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:
- •Female patient pregnant or lactating
- •History of heart disease
- •Serious active infection at the time of treatment
- •Other serious underlying medical condition
- •Brain metastasis
- •Patients without measurable disease
- •Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus defined as random blood sugar \> 250mg/dL
- •Dementia or significantly altered mental status
- •Significant peripheral neuropathy by history or physical examination.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Overall survival.
Secondary Outcomes
- Overall toxicity
- Overall response rate
- Time-to-progression
- Assess the quality of life