Status:

COMPLETED

Histological Characterization and Differentiation of Rash From Other Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitors

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Collaborating Sponsors:

GlaxoSmithKline

Conditions:

Skin Rash

Eligibility:

All Genders

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to characterize the microscopic findings of skin rash associated with the use of chemotherapeutic anticancer agents known as epidermal growth factor inhibitors (EGFRIs).

Detailed Description

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and its receptor, the EGFR, are known to be key drivers in cellular proliferation and survival. Malignant tumors result from uncontrolled cell proliferation. The use of d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients treated with lapatinib who developed skin toxicities and were biopsied.
  • Patients treated with erlotinib, cetuximab, or panitumumab who have been biopsied for skin rash.

Exclusion

  • Patients who do not fit above criteria.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

32 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00709878

Start Date

April 1 2008

End Date

August 1 2010

Last Update

March 17 2015

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Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611