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A Randomised, Open-label, Phase III Study of BIBW 2992 Versus Chemotherapy as First-line Treatment for Patients With Stage IIIB or IV Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Harbouring an EGFR Activating Mutation
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Pemetrexed, BIBW 2992, and 1 other intervention for Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung and Adenocarcinoma. Completed, enrolled 345 participants across 133 sites in 25 countries.
Detailed Summary
This randomised, open label phase III trial will be performed in patients with adenocarcinoma of the lung with tumours harbouring an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor activating mutation. The objectives of the trial are to compare the efficacy of single agent BIBW 2992, Arm A, with Pemetrexed/Cisplatin chemotherapy, Arm B, as first line treatment for this group of patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Pemetrexed IV given once every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles
BIBW 2992 once daily until progression
Cisplatin IV given once every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles