Safety and Efficacy Study of a New Chemotherapy Agent to Treat Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Small Cell Lung Carcinoma focused on measuring Sagopilone, Epothilone, SCLC, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Histologically or cytologically proven Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) Stage of extensive disease defined by the presence of distant metastases At least 1 unidimensionally measureable lesion WHO performance status 0 to 1 No previous SCLC-related chemotherapy No previous SCLC-related surgery No previous radiotherapy (excepting for brain metastasis) Adequate function of major organs and systems Nervous system No Grade 2 or greater peripheral neuropathy Cardiovascular: No symptomatic congestive heart failure No unstable angina pectoris No arrythmia needing continuous treatment No other uncontrolled concurrent illness Exclusion Criteria: Superior vena cava syndrome or obstruction of any vital structure Untreated malignant hypercalcemia Pleural effusion as the only manifestation of disease Extensive disease amenable to radiation therapy Symptomatic brain metastases requiring whole brain irradiation Any concomitant malignancy excepting non-melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Sagopilone