Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer
Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Recurrent Small Cell Lung Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Histologically or cytologically confirmed small cell lung cancer (SCLC) No mixed histology Must have received only 1 prior treatment regimen (e.g., cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and vincristine alternating with etoposide and cisplatin allowed) c-Kit positive by immunohistochemistry (at least 1+) At least 1 unidimensionally measurable lesion Longest diameter at least 20 mm No uncontrolled CNS metastasis Treated CNS metastasis allowed Performance status - ECOG 0-2 Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm^3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm^3 Hemoglobin at least 9 g/dL Total bilirubin no greater than 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) Direct bilirubin no greater than ULN Creatinine no greater than 1.5 times ULN No unstable angina pectoris No uncontrolled congestive heart failure within the past 3 months unless ejection fraction is greater than 40% No myocardial infarction within the past 3 months No uncontrolled infection No other malignancy within the past 3 years except skin cancer or localized prostate cancer Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for at least 3 months after study participation See Disease Characteristics More than 3 weeks since prior chemotherapy More than 2 weeks since prior radiotherapy No concurrent radiotherapy(including palliative therapy for bone pain) Concurrent whole-brain radiotherapy for CNS progression allowed More than 3 weeks since prior major surgery No prior imatinib mesylate
Sites / Locations
- North Central Cancer Treatment Group
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Treatment (imatinib mesylate)
Patients receive oral imatinib mesylate twice daily for 28 days. Courses continue in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.