Status:

COMPLETED

Chemotherapy Plus Gefitinib Followed by Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and Gefitinib For Head and Neck Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

SCRI Development Innovations, LLC

Collaborating Sponsors:

AstraZeneca

Aventis Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Head and Neck Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Although gefitinib has been combined successfully with various chemotherapeutic regimens with minimal increase in overall toxicity, experience with concurrent radiation therapy is limited. In this tri...

Detailed Description

Upon determination of eligibility, patients will receive: Induction Therapy * Docetaxel * Carboplatin * 5-FU * Gefitinib Combined Modality Therapy Cohort 1: * Radiation therapy * Gefitinib Cohor...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Squamous carcinoma of the head and neck.
  • Primary tumor nasopharynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx
  • Squamous carcinoma in cervical nodes no identified primary site
  • Must be considered to have low cure rates with local therapy
  • Previously untreated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  • Able to perform activities of daily living without assistance
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver, and kidney function
  • Mild peripheral neuropathy is allowed
  • Measurable or evaluable disease
  • Voluntarily give written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you:
  • Age \< 18 years
  • History of prior malignancy within the last five years
  • Severe or uncontrolled systemic disease
  • Significant clinical disorder or laboratory finding
  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Active interstitial lung 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.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

January 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00193284

Start Date

October 1 2003

End Date

January 1 2009

Last Update

June 22 2010

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Tennessee Oncology, PLLC

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37023