Stabilisation or response to first line chemotherapy including pemetrexed. Patients randomized in the obeservation arm will only receive best supportive care
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Good condition (PS 0-2); 2. First line therapy with pemetrexed minimum of 4 courses; 3. A measurable lesion is not required; 4. Normal laboratory values; 5. Signed informed consent; 6. Thalidomide therapy to start within 9 weeks after last chemotherapy course.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inaqdequate measures for birth control; 2. Polyneuropathy > grade 1; 3. Thrombo-embolic events.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase of 5 to 7.5 moths for time to recurrence. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toxicity (neurologic and thrombo-embolic) | — |
Contacts
The Netherlands Cancer center NVALT Trial Desk Plesmanlaan 121