Completed

A Phase I/II Multi-Center Study of Weekly Taxotere (Docetaxel) in Combination With Aptosyn (Exisulind) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients Who Have Failed a Prior Platinum-Containing Regimen

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What is being tested

Data Collection

Who is being recruted

Bronchial Neoplasms+7

+ Carcinoma, Bronchogenic

+ Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

Over 18 Years
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Phase 1 & 2
Interventional
Study Start: October 2001
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Summary

Principal SponsorAstellas Pharma Inc
Last updated: January 13, 2026
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Study start date: October 1, 2001

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of Taxotere and exisulind is an effective and safe treatment for patients with advanced NSCLC who have failed a prior platinum-containing regimen.

Official TitleA Phase I/II Multi-Center Study of Weekly Taxotere (Docetaxel) in Combination With Aptosyn (Exisulind) in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients Who Have Failed a Prior Platinum-Containing Regimen 
Principal SponsorAstellas Pharma Inc
Last updated: January 13, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

52 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.


Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Bronchial NeoplasmsCarcinoma, BronchogenicCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung DiseasesLung NeoplasmsNeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteRespiratory Tract DiseasesRespiratory Tract NeoplasmsThoracic Neoplasms

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Histologically documented advanced cancer or advanced platinum-refractory non-small cell lung cancer. Platinum refractory defined as progressive disease during a platinum regimen or within 6 months following treatment. Negative serum pregnancy test, if fertile female. Have not taken sulindac (Clinoril®) on regular basis for any indication for one week prior to enrollment and willing to remain off of sulindac for the duration of the study. \> 18 years or of legal age. Male patients, or non-pregnant and non-lactating female patients either using adequate birth control (oral contraceptives or Provera), surgically sterile or post-menopausal. Willingness to remain off chronic NSAIDs (with the exception of ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin) for duration of the study. Low dose aspirin for cardiovascular prevention is acceptable. No treatment with any other chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to entering the study. Exclusion Criteria: Any condition or any medication which may interfere with the conduct of the study. Known hypersensitivity to sulindac (Clinoril®) or taxanes. Use of an investigational medication or device within one month of initiating study therapy.

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 2 locations

Suspended

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Aurora, United StatesSee the location
Suspended

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, United States
Completed2 Study Centers