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Study of Neurologic Progression With Motexafin Gadolinium and Radiation Therapy (SMART)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Brain Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Metastases, Neoplasm
Registration Number
NCT00054795
Lead Sponsor
Pharmacyclics LLC.
Brief Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to determine if patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer treated with Motexafin Gadolinium and whole brain radiation therapy retain their neurologic function and ability to think for a longer time compared to patients treated with whole brain radiation therapy alone.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
550
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults (≥18 years old) with radiologically proven parenchymal brain metastases from histologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer;
  • KPS score of ≥70;
  • Each patient must sign a study-specific Informed Consent form
Exclusion Criteria
  • Liver metastases;
  • Extracranial metastases in two or more organs;
  • Known leptomeningeal metastases or subarachnoid spread of tumor;
  • Prior whole brain radiation;
  • Plan to use radiosurgery or radiation boost after completion of WBRT;
  • Planned chemotherapy during study treatment (prior and subsequent chemotherapy is allowed);
  • Prior total resection of a single brain metastasis;
  • Laboratory values as follows:

LDH > 1.3 x upper limit of normal (ULN); ANC < 1500 /mm³; Platelets < 50,000 /mm³; Creatinine > 2.0 mg/dL; AST or ALT > 2 x ULN; Total bilirubin > 2 x ULN;

  • Women who are pregnant or lactating

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
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