This study compares paclitaxel/carboplatin (PC) to PC chemotherapy followed by gefitinib for 2 weeks in patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) without epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Expanded acronym : \[P\]aclitaxel/Ca\[r\]boplatin (PC) followed by Gef\[i\]tinib in A\[d\]vanc\[e\]d Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Randomized phase II study.
A randomized phase II trial that compares paclitaxel/carboplatin (PC) to PC chemotherapy followed by gefitinib for 2 weeks in patients with NSCLC without EGFR mutations. While previous studies with cytotoxic agents and gefitinib failed to show any benefit, we altered the schedule of administration in hopes to gain synergy between agents.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
84
paclitaxel (175mg/m2 on day 1)/carboplatin (AUC 5 on day 1)/daily gefitinib 250mg/day during day 2-15
paclitaxel (175mg/m2 on day 1)/carboplatin (AUC 5 on day 1)
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
Response Rate
Time frame: average 6 months
progression free survival
Time frame: average 2 years
overall survival
Time frame: average 2 years
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