Previous Treated Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Pemetrexed, Gefitinib, iressa, alimta
Brief summary
To compare the efficacy of gefitinib versus pemetrexed as second-line chemotherapy for patients with previous treated non-small cell lung cancer
Interventions
compare progression free survivla rate and safety to both drugs
compare PFS rate, safety to both drugs
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Cells pathologically diagnosed as histological or radical surgery or radiation therapy is not possible stage IIIB and stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer patients * second line * ECOG 0~2 * Patients with normal liver function and renal function
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with severe acute infection requiring antibiotic therapy * Patients who have received treatment in other areas of cancer within 5 years * During pregnancy and lactation patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall response rate | 5 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Progression free survival | 5years |
Other
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of participants with adverse events | 5years |
Countries
South Korea