At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Biopsy-proven metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary site
- ✓Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance
- ✓No previous treatment with any systemic therapy
- ✓Measurable or evaluable disease
- ✕Age less than 18 years
- ✕Uncontrolled brain metastases and meningeal involvement
- ✕Other uncontrolled malignancies
- ✕Recent history of significant cardiovascular disease
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A Randomized, Phase III Comparison of Gemcitabine/Irinotecan Followed by IRESSA Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Etoposide Followed by IRESSA in the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Site
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Etoposide, Gemcitabine, and 3 other interventions for Neoplasms, Unknown Primary. Completed, enrolled 198 participants across 31 sites.
Detailed Summary
In this randomized trial, we will investigate the activity and toxicity of two active regimens, gemcitabine/irinotecan and paclitaxel/carboplatin/Etoposide (both followed by ZD1839) in the first-line treatment of patients with carcinoma of unknown primary site.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
50 mg alternating with 100 mg PO, days 1 and 10 in regimen A
1000 mg/m2 IV, days 1 and 8, in regimen B
1000 mg/m2 IV days 1 and 8 in regimen B
200 mg/m2 by 1-hour IV infusion, day 1, regimen A
Area under the curve (AUC) 6.0 IV, day 1, regimen A