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NCT Number: NCT00497315

Evaluation of Pemetrexed Combined With Cisplatin and Radiotherapy for Unresectable Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

The aim of this study is to evaluate if the multi modality treatment pemetrexed combined with cisplatin and radiotherapy can lead to a better tumor control and/or a better side-effect profile in patients with locally advanced NSCLC. Patients will be randomized between 3 cycles of induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by 3 cycles of adjuvant combination chemotherapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Bronchial Neoplasms Carcinoma, Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Lung Diseases Lung Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Neoplasms Thoracic Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

ZNA Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • cytological or histological proven NSCLC
  • unresectable stage III NSCLC
  • presence of at least one measurable lesion (RECIST criteria)
  • adequate haematological, renal and hepatic function
  • adequate lung function reserve
  • good condition, weight loss <10 % over previous 6 months, life expectancy > 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • previous chemo- or radiotherapy for NSCLC
  • distant metastasis or a malignant pleural or pericardial effusion
  • second active primary malignancy or serious concomitant medical disease
  • interstitial lung disease
  • auto-immune systemic disease with potential involvement of the lungs
  • inability to interrupt aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents for a 5-day period
  • concomitant use of amiodarone

Treatment and study plan

combination chemotherapy (pemetrexed + cisplatin)

Drug

pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 + cisplatin 75 mg/m2 (q 3 weeks for 3 cycles)

Other names: Alimta

thoracic irradiation + pemetrexed

Radiation

pemetrexed 500 mg/m2 (q 3weeks for 2 cycles), 60 GY (30 fractions of 2 GY)

Other names: Alimta

Primary outcomes

  1. Response rate

    Time frame: after each treatment modality and 5 year follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Toxicity

    Time frame: at the end of each cycle and 5 year follow-up

  2. Time to progression

    Time frame: 5 year follow-up

  3. Overall survival

    Time frame: median survival and 2-year survival

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Antwerp

Other

Collaborators

  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Universiteit Antwerpen

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Multicenter Phase II Study Of Induction Therapy With Pemetrexed And Cisplatin Followed By Chemoradiation With Pemetrexed Versus Chemoradiation With Pemetrexed Followed By Consolidation Therapy With Pemetrexed And Cisplatin In Patients With Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Paccora Trial

Acronym: PACCORA

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jul 6, 2007
Registry last updated
Apr 10, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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