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Phase II study of amrubicin monotherapy for treating elderly and poor-risk patients with small-cell lung cancer.

Phase II study of amrubicin monotherapy for treating elderly and poor-risk patients with small-cell lung cancer. - Phase II study of amrubicin monotherapy for treating elderly and poor-risk patients with small-cell lung cancer.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000011055
Enrollment
34
Registered
2013-07-01
Start date
2011-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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

Conditions

small cell lung cancer

Interventions

Amrubicin monotherapy

Sponsors

Kitasato University School of Medicine Department of Respiratory Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)histological or cytological confirmation of SCLC; (2) confirmation of extensive disease based on results of chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT) of the chest and abdomen, and other procedures, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head, bone scintiscan, and positron emission tomography (PET) or combined PET/CT; (3) age 75 years or older, or performance status (PS) of 2 or more according to the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale; (4) adequate bone marrow, hepatic, and renal function; (5) written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients were ineligible if they had serious infectious diseases or other severe complications (heart disease, pulmonary fibrosis/interstitial pneumonia, or uncontrollable diabetes); had massive pleural or pericardial effusion, or ascitic fluid; had symptomatic brain metastases; had active concurrent malignancies; were lactating or pregnant women or hoped to become pregnant; had a history of a drug allergy; or had other medical problems severe enough to prevent compliance with the protocol. Prior amrubicin chemotherapy was not allowed.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Response rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Progression free survival, Overall survival,Safety

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSatoshi Igawa

Kitasato University School of Medicine Department of Respiratory Medicine

igawa@kitasato-u.ac.jp81-42-778-8506

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026