Irinotecan, Carboplatin and Radiation Therapy Followed by Bevacizumab in Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lung Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria: Small cell lung cancer, confirmed by biopsy. Limited stage disease after standard evaluation. Able to perform activities of daily living without assistance. No previous treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or biologics. Measurable or evaluable disease Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function Able to understand the nature of this study and give written consent. Exclusion Criteria: You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you: Age < 18 years History of previous malignancies Women pregnant or lactating History or physical exam evidence of central nervous system disease) Active infection requiring intravenous antibiotics Full-dose anticoagulation or thrombolytic therapy within 10 days Proteinuria. Serious nonhealing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture Evidence if bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy History of heart attack within 6 months. Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease PEG or G-tube History of other serious disease Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention
Patients received carboplatin [area under the concentration-versus-time curve of 5 intravenously (IV) day 1 every 3 weeks x 4), irinotecan (50mg/m2 IV days 1 and 8 every 3 weeks x 4], and radiation (1.8 Gy daily to a total of 61.2 Gy beginning with the 3rd cycle). Cycles 3 and 4 were 28 days each; with restaging after 4 cycles. Patients without progressive disease received bevacizumab (10 mg/kg IV every 14 days x 10).