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Alimta, Carboplatin and Radiation Therapy for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Summary

To determine the safety of Alimta when used with chemoradiation in inoperable non small cell lung cancer

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Full Description

To determine the maximal tolerated dose (MTD) and toxicities of Pemetrexed (Alimta) when administered concurrently with carboplatin and thoracic radiation therapy.

To determine, qualitatively, the occurrence of local tumor responses identified with this regimen.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Unresectable Stage II, IIIB or IV non small cell lung cancer. Evaluable disease on planning CT scan Zubrod 0-1 Weight loss equal to or less than 10% 3 months prior to diagnosis FEV1 greater than 1000cc Adequate hematologic, renal and hepatic functions

Exclusion Criteria:

Small cell cancer Stage I non small cell cancer Prior chemotherapy or thoracic or lower neck radiatio therapy

Study is for people with:

Lung Cancer

Phase:

Phase 1

Estimated Enrollment:

18

Study ID:

NCT00330044

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

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There is 1 Location for this study

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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Study is for people with:

Lung Cancer

Phase:

Phase 1

Estimated Enrollment:

18

Study ID:

NCT00330044

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

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