Maintenance ZD1839 (IRESSA®) Following Completion of Front Line, Platinum-Based, Double Chemotherapy in Subjects with Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

In this Phase IIIb, randomized, double-blind, maintenance study, 300 subjects with advanced or metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) (Stage IIIB {T4-pleural effusion} and IV) who have SD or objective tumor response immediately following the completion of 4-6 cycles of front line, platinum-based, doublet chemotherapy will be randomized in a double-blind manner to receive either ZD1839 or placebo.

Official Title

A Phase IIIb Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing Maintenance ZD1839 (IRESSA®) or Placebo Following Completion of Front Line, Platinum-Based, Double Chemotherapy in Subjects with Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Conditions

Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control

Further Details

Study Start

Eligibility & Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:- Must sign Informed Consent – Females and males aged 18 years and over. – Confirmed stage IIIB (T4-pleural effusion) and IV NSCLC. – Either complete response, partial response, or stable disease following at least 4 cycles (3 in the setting of intolerable toxicity) but no more than 6 cycles of definitive front line, platinum-based, doublet chemotherapy. – No prior EGFR therapy – No newly diagnosed intracerebral metastases while receiving or after completing chemotherapy – At least 3 weeks (21 days) but no more than 4 weeks (28 days) since last dose of chemotherapy – Must be completely healed from previous major oncologic surgery – Life expectancy of ¡Ý 8 weeks. Exclusion Criteria:- Known severe hypersensitivity to ZD1839 or any of the excipients of these products. – Any evidence of clinically active interstitial lung disease (subjects with chronic, stable, radiographic changes who are asymptomatic need not be excluded). – Other co-existing malignancies or malignancies diagnosed within the last 5 years with the exception of basal cell carcinoma or cervical cancer in situ. – Any unresolved chronic toxicity greater than common toxicity criteria (CTC) grade 2 from previous anticancer therapy excluding peripheral neuropathy or alopecia. – Evidence of any significant clinical disorder or laboratory finding that makes it undesirable for the subject to participate in the study. – Pregnancy or breast feeding (women of child bearing potential). Women of childbearing potential must practice acceptable methods of birth control to prevent pregnancy. – Treatment with a non-approved or investigational drug within 30 days before Day 1 of study treatment. – Signs of neurological symptoms consistent with new onset spinal cord compression or CNS metastases. – Treatment with any systemic anticancer therapies other than the prescribed protocol chemotherapy regimen (refer to Inclusion criterion -). Exception: Palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief of lesions present at diagnosis will be allowed; however, this radiotherapy must occur prior to completion of pre-study doublet chemotherapy. – Males must also be willing to practice acceptable methods of birth control while taking the drug to prevent pregnancy of a partner.

Total Enrolment

Contact Details

AstraZeneca Cancer Support Network (866) 992-9276