Docetaxel in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Lung Neoplasms

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lung Neoplasms
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Non small cell lung cancer confirmed by histology or by cytology. IIIB stage, except if existing pleural discharge, upper cava vein syndrome or supraclavicular affectation General stage 0-1 at the ECOG scale Loss of weight less than 5% in the 3 previous months from diagnose. Pulmonary function and gasometry results: FEV1 > 30% or 1 l, DLCO (diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide) > 30%, PCO2 < 45 mmHg and PO2 > 60 mmHg. Normal medullar function (hemoglobin > 11 g/dl, total WBC > 1,5 x 10^9/l, platelets > 100 x 10^9/l) Appropriate renal and hepatic functions CTScan Anticonceptive method Available laboratory test (maximum 1 month before) Exclusion criteria: Pleural discharge, upper cava vein syndrome or supraclavicular affectation. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Sites / Locations
- Sanofi-Aventis
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
1
2
Concomitant radiotherapy and carboplatin-docetaxel followed by docetaxel-gemcitabine
docetaxel-gemcitabine followed by concomitant radiotherapy with carboplatin-docetaxel