Lung Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether CP-547,632, an oral VEGFR-2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor when given in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) is effective in the treatment of advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IIIB (inicluding those with pleural effusion), IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc). * Bidimensionally measurable disease \>2cm x 1 cm by conventional CT Scan or \>1 cm x 1cm by spiral CT Scan.
Exclusion criteria
* No tumors in close proximity to major veins or arteries. * No sanguinous pleural effusion due to disease or pericardial effusion suspicious for disease. * No evidence or history brain metastases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Statistical estimates used on the Stage 1 data indicated low likely-hood of a positive outcome if the study continued to Stage 2. This provided the basis for discontinuation of the trial. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Given the outcome of the primary objective, analysis of secondary objectives were not formalized. | — |
Countries
United States