Comparative Study of Gemcitabine,Cisplatin and Radiation Versus Cisplatin and Radiation in Cancer of the Cervix
Cancer of Cervix
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cancer of Cervix
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: diagnosed with cancer of cervix tumor that can be measured no previous treatment with chemotherapy or radiation for this cancer Karnofsky Performance Status Score >=70 able to give written consent willing and able to participate in the study, both during the active treatment and the follow-up period. Exclusion Criteria: impairment such as hearing loss from prior cisplatin therapy damage to nerves such as being unable to distinguish hot and cold to touch used other experimental medication in past 30 days lab test results are not within the limits required for this study pregnancy or breast-feeding or possibility of becoming pregnant during this study and not using an approved method of birth control.
Sites / Locations
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
- For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
1
2
Cisplatin, 40 mg/m2, once weekly (QW), intravenous (IV), 6 weeks and Gemcitabine 125 mg/m2, once weekly (QW), intravenous (IV), 6 weeks and Pelvic radiation, 1.8 Gy/day, 5 days/week, 6 weeks Brachytherapy, 30-35 Gy over 1 week Two week rest period with no chemotherapy or radiation Cisplatin, 50 mg/m2, intravenous (IV), day 1 of 21 day cycle for two 21-day cycles and Gemcitabine, 1000 mg/m2, day 1 and day 8 for two 21 day cycles
Cisplatin, 40 mg/m2, once weekly (QW), intravenous (IV), 6 weeks and Pelvic radiation, 1.8 Gy/day, 5 days/week, 6 weeks Brachytherapy, 30-35 Gy over 1 week