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A Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Alimta (Pemetrexed) and Carboplatin Versus Etoposide and Carboplatin in Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating pemetrexed, etoposide, and 1 other intervention for Small Cell Lung Cancer. Completed, enrolled 908 participants across 189 sites in 26 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, open-label study of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to receive either pemetrexed plus carboplatin or etoposide plus carboplatin. It is anticipated that pemetrexed plus carboplatin will offer similar survival benefits as compared to etoposide plus carboplatin.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
500 mg/m2, intravenous (IV), every 21 days x 6 cycles
100 mg/m2, intravenous (IV), days 1-3 x 6 cycles
Area under the curve (AUC) 5, intravenous (IV), every 21 days x 6 cycles