An Open, Randomized, Multicentre, Phase II Pilot Study
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer focused on measuring NSCLC, Docetaxel
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: histologically documented NSCLC stage I-II Complete resection of tumor amd resection margins microscopically tumor free. Surgical procedure: According to necessity for oncology radicality a lobectomy, bilobectomy or pneumectomy will be performed with either radical mediastinal lymphadenectomy or complete sampling of all relevant lymph node areas. Randomization within 60 days after surgical required. Initial work-up General Conditions: 19-70 years, WHO performance status 0-2, adequate hematological function, adequate renal and hepatic function, negative pregnancy test. Exclusion Criteria: NSCLC stage II-IV, SCLC or alveolar carcinoma Clinical evidence of CNS metastases pregnant and lactating patients past or concurrent history of malignancies other than NSCLC,except for curatively treated non melanoma of the skin or in situ cervical carcinoma or other curatively treated cancer with no evidence of disease for at least five years. prior or concurrent antitumor therapy for NSCLC other than surgery. Concomitant participation in clinical studies of non-approved experimental agents or procedures. major complications after surgery serious concomitant medical conditions psychological,familial, sociological or geographical conditions which do not permit compliance with the study protocol
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Docetaxel
Comparative arm
Docetaxel (Taxotere ) 75 mg/m² as a 1 hour i.v. infusion, followed immediately by cisplatin 75 mg/m² as a 1 hour i.v. infusion, on day 1 every 21 days for 6 cycles. Dose reductions and/or treatment delays or discontinuation of treatment are planned for arm A in case of severe haematological and/or non haematological toxicities. Premedication: Dexamethasone 8 mg p.o. (or any other steroid commonly used) will be given -12 h, -3 h, -1 h before start of docetaxel infusion, then + 12 h, +24 h and + 36 h post infusion. All patients should receive a prophylactic antiemetic premedication to prevent nausea and vomitus, which includes a 5-HT3 antagonist prior to start of each docetaxel infusion. Hyperhydration Patients will require intravenous hydration according to institutional guidelines.
No chemotherapy will be administered. No specific salvage therapy after progression is defined.