Using DNA acquired from tumor tissue, sequencing and PNA-clamping for EGFR gene will be performed. The detection rates of EGFR mutation will be compared using paired samples.
Single arm, open label, prospective, observational study of gefitinib treatment for locally advanced (stage IIIB) or IV (metastatic) or relapsed NSCLC patients. Using DNA acquired from tumor tissue, sequencing and PNA-clamping for EGFR gene will be performed. The detection rates of EGFR mutation will be compared using paired samples.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
140
Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital
Hwasun-Gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
RECRUITINGDetection rate of EGFR mutation
To prove higher detection rate of EGFR mutation with PNA clamping compared with sequencing
Time frame: two weeks
Verification of PNA positive casese
To analyze the Sequencing negative/PNA clamping positive group (where sample is available) with another sensitive technique COBAS test
Time frame: Two weeks
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