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Phase I/II Study of Erlotinib (TARCEVA) and Cetuximab (ERBITUX) in Advanced Solid Tumors, With Emphasis on Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating cetuximab and erlotinib for Lung Cancer and Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. Giving erlotinib together with cetuximab may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib and cetuximab and to see how well they work in treating patients with advanced solid tumors or progressive or recurrent stage III or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Cetuximab will be administered intravenously weekly at the maximum tolerated dose (determined in Phase I portion of the study) on a 28 day cycle. Participants will be in this study for at least 2 cycles (8 weeks). If the evaluations show that this treatment has been effective against the participant's cancer, he/she will continue the therapy.
Erlotinib will be taken by mouth daily on a 28 day cycle. It is in tablet form. The dose will be determined in Phase I portion of the study. Participants will be in this study for at least 2 cycles (8 weeks). If the evaluations show that this treatment has been effective against the participant's cancer, he/she will continue the therapy.