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A randomised, open-label, phase III study to check the efficacy and safety of oral afatinib versus intravenous methotrexate in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (Cancer) who have progressed after platinum-based therapy like cisplatin or carboplatin.

A randomised, open-label, phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral afatinib (BIBW 2992) versus intravenous methotrexate in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who have progressed after platinum-based therapy - LUX-Head & Neck 3

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2014/08/004896
Enrollment
300
Registered
2014-08-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Metastatic/Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Interventions

Intervention1: BIBW 2992: Dose: Starting dose 40 mg daily, escalation to 50 mg/day and/or reduction to 40, 30 then 20 mg according to absence or presence of drug related adverse events. Mode of admin

Sponsors

Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Histologically or cytologically confirmed squamour cell carcinoma of the roal cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx, which has recurred/metastasised and is not amenable for salvage surgery or radiotherapy Documented porgressive deisase based on investigator assessment according to RECIST, following receipt of cisplatin and or carboplatin based regimen administered for recurrent and or metastatic disease independent of whether patient progressed during or after platinumbased therapy. Measurable disease according to RECIST 1.1 ECOG performance status 1 or 1 at visit 2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Progressive disease within three months of completion of curatively intended treatment for locoregionally advanced HNSCC or for metastatic HNSCC. • Primary tumour site nasopharynx (of any histology), sinuses, and/or salivary glands • Any other than one previous platinum-based systemic regimen given for recurrent and/or metastatic disease. Re-challenge with the first line regimen after a temporary break is considered a second line regimen only in case of progression within the break. • Prior treatment with EGFR-targeted small molecules. • Unresolved chronic toxicity, other than hearing loss, tinnitus or dry mouth, CTCAE grade 2 from previous anti-cancer therapy or unresolved skin toxicities CTCAE grade 1 and/or diarrhoea CTCAE grade 1 caused by prior treatment with EGFR targeted antibodies. • Any past or present history of areca/betel-nut chewing or its derivatives for a cumulative duration of more than 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Progression free survival (PFS) based on RECIST version 1.1Timepoint: At screening (within 21 days prior to start of treatment (Visit 2) is accepted if compliant with central imaging requirements) â?? Every 6 weeks after Visit 2 â?? Every 8 weeks after treatment week 24.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Health related quality of life (HRQOL)Timepoint: Every 8 weeks while on treatment;Objective response based on RECIST version 1.1Timepoint: At screening (within 21 days prior to start of treatment (Visit 2) is accepted if compliant with central imaging requirements) â?? Every 6 weeks after Visit 2 â?? Every 8 weeks after treatment week 24.;Overall survival (OS) Timepoint: Every 4 weeks after last Follow-up visit

Countries

China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Taiwan

Contacts

Public ContactDr Partha Gokhale

Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd

sachin.sadekar@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026