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Phase 3Completed· 340 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Methotrexate +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Search/NCT01856478
NCT01856478Phase 3Completed

A Randomised, Open-label, Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Afatinib (BIBW 2992) Versus Intravenous Methotrexate in Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Who Have Progressed After Platinum-based Therapy.

Boehringer Ingelheim·interventional·Posted May 17, 2013·Updated Jan 12, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Methotrexate and Afatinib for Head and Neck Neoplasms. Completed, enrolled 340 participants across 53 sites in 8 countries.

Detailed Summary

This randomized, open-label, phase III study will be performed in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic head and neck cancer which has progressed after platinum-based therapy. The objectives of this trial are to compare the efficacy and safety of afatinib versus methotrexate.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesChina, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
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Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 17, 2013
Enrollment StartJun 7, 2013
Primary CompletionAug 22, 2018
Study CompletionOct 2, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.2 yearsPosted 13.1 years ago

Interventions

Methotrexatedrug

intravenous bolus injection once weekly

Afatinibdrug

oral intake of one film-coated tablet once daily