At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Phase II Study Evaluating the Role of Erlotinib an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitor in the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Erlotinib for Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 39 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, erlotinib has on the patient and their myelodysplastic syndrome. Erlotinib has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat non-small cell lung cancer; however, erlotinib use in this study is considered investigational as the FDA has not approved it for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants took erlotinib at least 1 hour before, or 2 hours after they ate a meal or snack. Participants were advised to take erlotinib at around the same time every day.