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A Randomised Phase 2 Trial of Pemetrexed and Gefitinib Versus Gefitinib as First Line Treatment for Patients With Stage IV Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Activating Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Gefitinib and Pemetrexed for Carcinoma, Non Small Cell Lung. Completed, enrolled 195 participants across 25 sites in 4 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the combination of pemetrexed and gefitinib versus gefitinib alone, in terms of progression-free survival. This study is in participants who have stage IV non squamous NSCLC with activating epidermal growth factor mutations and who have not had any previous chemotherapy for stage IV disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
250 mg orally once per day. Number of cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity develops.
500 mg/m² IV on day 1 of each 21 day cycle. Number of cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity develops.