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
Data Collection
Bronchial Neoplasms+7
+ Carcinoma, Bronchogenic
+ Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Treatment Study
Summary
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.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.52 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.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
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
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, United States