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Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Surgically Removed

Primary Purpose

Lung Cancer

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
cisplatin
gemcitabine hydrochloride
paclitaxel
radiation therapy
Sponsored by
University of Alabama at Birmingham
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Lung Cancer focused on measuring stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer, stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer

Eligibility Criteria

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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced, unresectable non- small cell lung cancer Stage IIIA or IIIB Local, unresectable recurrence after primary surgery allowed Measurable or evaluable disease No contralateral pleural effusion(s) or noncontiguous pleural implants T4 tumors with small ipsilateral pleural effusions allowed PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Not specified Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hemoglobin at least 10 g/dL Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL SGOT or SGPT no greater than 2 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Cardiovascular: No prior myocardial infarction within the past 6 months No congestive heart failure No uncontrolled arrhythmias Pulmonary: FEV1 greater than 800 mL Other: Not pregnant Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No history of hypersensitivity to drugs formulated in Cremophor EL No other malignancy within the past 5 years, except: Nonmelanomatous skin cancer Carcinoma in situ of the cervix No overt psychosis or other major debilitating disorder that would preclude compliance PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: No prior radiotherapy Surgery: See Disease Characteristics

Sites / Locations

  • University of Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Dose 1 Gemcitabine

Dose 2 Gemcitabine

Dose 3 Gemcitabine

Dose 4 Gemcitabine

Dose 5 Gemcitabine

Arm Description

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicity of gemcitabine and paclitaxel in combination with radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Assess response rate, duration of response, disease free survival and failure in this patient population on this regimen.
Determine the pharmacokinetics of gemcitabine and paclitaxel during the chemoradiotherapy phase

Full Information

First Posted
December 10, 1999
Last Updated
November 25, 2013
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00004160
Brief Title
Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Surgically Removed
Official Title
Sequential and Concomitant Chemoradiotherapy With Gemcitabine-Based Chemotherapy for Inoperable Stage IIIa and IIIb Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase I/IIa Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2005
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
February 2000 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2004 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2004 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Combining chemotherapy with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of chemotherapy plus radiation therapy in treating patients who have stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed.
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicity of gemcitabine and paclitaxel in combination with radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. II. Assess response rate, duration of response, disease free survival and failure in this patient population on this regimen. III. Determine the pharmacokinetics of gemcitabine and paclitaxel during the chemoradiotherapy phase. OUTLINE: This is a dose escalation study of gemcitabine. Induction phase: Patients receive gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8 and cisplatin IV over 1 hour on day 1. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses. Chemoradiotherapy phase: Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12. Patients undergo conventional chest radiotherapy on Monday though Friday for weeks 6-11. Cohorts of 3-5 patients receive escalating doses of gemcitabine until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose at which at least 2 of 5 patients experience dose limiting toxicity. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A minimum of 17 patients will be accrued for this study.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Lung Cancer
Keywords
stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer, stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
72 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Dose 1 Gemcitabine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.
Arm Title
Dose 2 Gemcitabine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.
Arm Title
Dose 3 Gemcitabine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.
Arm Title
Dose 4 Gemcitabine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.
Arm Title
Dose 5 Gemcitabine
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 1 hour and gemcitabine IV over 30 minutes beginning 2 hours into paclitaxel infusion on day 1 of weeks 6, 9, and 12.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
cisplatin
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
gemcitabine hydrochloride
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
paclitaxel
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
radiation therapy
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicity of gemcitabine and paclitaxel in combination with radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced stage IIIA or IIIB non-small cell lung cancer.
Time Frame
baseline to 6 - 11 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Assess response rate, duration of response, disease free survival and failure in this patient population on this regimen.
Time Frame
baseline to 6 - 11 weeks
Title
Determine the pharmacokinetics of gemcitabine and paclitaxel during the chemoradiotherapy phase
Time Frame
baseline to 6 - 11 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced, unresectable non- small cell lung cancer Stage IIIA or IIIB Local, unresectable recurrence after primary surgery allowed Measurable or evaluable disease No contralateral pleural effusion(s) or noncontiguous pleural implants T4 tumors with small ipsilateral pleural effusions allowed PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Not specified Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hemoglobin at least 10 g/dL Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL SGOT or SGPT no greater than 2 times upper limit of normal Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Cardiovascular: No prior myocardial infarction within the past 6 months No congestive heart failure No uncontrolled arrhythmias Pulmonary: FEV1 greater than 800 mL Other: Not pregnant Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception No history of hypersensitivity to drugs formulated in Cremophor EL No other malignancy within the past 5 years, except: Nonmelanomatous skin cancer Carcinoma in situ of the cervix No overt psychosis or other major debilitating disorder that would preclude compliance PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: No prior radiotherapy Surgery: See Disease Characteristics
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Francisco Robert, MD, FACP
Organizational Affiliation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Center
City
Birmingham
State/Province
Alabama
ZIP/Postal Code
35294
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
16170174
Citation
Divers SG, Spencer SA, Carey D, Busby EM, Hyatt MD, Robert F. Phase I/IIa study of cisplatin and gemcitabine as induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy with gemcitabine and paclitaxel for locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Sep 20;23(27):6664-73. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.02.519.
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