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LUX-Lung 6: A Randomized, 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 Gemcitabine+Cisplatin and BIBW 2992 for Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung and Adenocarcinoma. Completed, enrolled 364 participants across 36 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
To investigate the efficacy and safety of BIBW 2992 compared to standard first-line chemotherapy in patients with stage IIIB or IV adenocarcinoma of the lung harbouring an EGFR activating mutation
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Gemcitabine d1,8, Cisplatin d1, 21 days as a course, up to 6 courses.
starting dose is 40 mg, in the event of no or minimal drug-related adverse events after one course, the dose will be increased to 50mg. in the event of certain drug related Adverse Event (AE), dose reduction will be increments of 10 mg, with the lowest dose being 20mg.