NCT00004979

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of combining topotecan and paclitaxel in treating patients who have advanced non-small cell lung cancer or other advanced solid tumors.

Trial Health

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 7, 2000

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2000

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 4, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

January 6, 2014

Status Verified

January 1, 2001

First QC Date

March 7, 2000

Last Update Submit

January 3, 2014

Conditions

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Keywords

unspecified adult solid tumor, protocol specific

Interventions

paclitaxelDRUG
topotecan hydrochlorideDRUG

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Phase I: Advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), that have failed conventional therapy or for which no standard effective therapy exists May have failed conventional chemotherapy for tumor type Chemotherapy naive NSCLC allowed Measurable or evaluable disease Phase II: Stage IIIB or IV NSCLC not amenable to surgery or radiotherapy with curative intent No prior chemotherapy allowed At least 1 bidimensionally measurable non-CNS indicator lesion defined by diagnostic studies Measurable disease on CT or MRI scan must have one diameter at least 1 cm and one diameter at least 2 cm Measurable disease on chest x-ray must have both diameters at least 2 cm Palpable tumor masses that cannot be evaluated radiologically must have two diameters at least 2 cm Measurable skin lesion must have at least one diameter at least 1 cm and its presence must be evaluated by a photograph At least 6 weeks since prior radiotherapy to measurable, progressive disease No brain and/or leptomeningeal metastases by CT or MRI brain scan unless asymptomatic on neurologic exam and not receiving corticosteroid therapy to control symptoms PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: WHO 0-2 Life expectancy: At least 12 weeks Hematopoietic: WBC at least 3,000/mm3 Neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin normal SGOT/SGPT no greater than 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN) (5 times ULN if liver metastases present) Alkaline phosphatase no greater than 1.5 times ULN (5 times ULN if liver metastases present) Renal: Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Other: Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception for 3 months prior to and during study Able to take oral medication No active infection No other prior or concurrent malignancies except basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix No other severe medical problem unrelated to malignancy that would preclude study compliance or expose patient to extreme risk No condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or otherwise that would affect GI absorption and motility No history of hypersensitivity reactions to paclitaxel or other drugs formulated in polyoxyethylated castor oil PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No concurrent immunotherapy Chemotherapy: See Disease Characteristics No other concurrent chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: See Disease Characteristics Radiotherapy: See Disease Characteristics At least 4 weeks since palliative radiotherapy and recovered No prior radiotherapy to greater than 30% of bone marrow reserve No concurrent radiotherapy Surgery: See Disease Characteristics At least 4 weeks since prior surgery (lesser period acceptable if deemed in best interest of patient) Other: No concurrent metoclopramide or cisapride to maintain motility or gastric emptying At least 30 days or 5 half-lives since other prior investigational drugs for treatment of cancer No other concurrent investigational medication

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Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Interventions

PaclitaxelTopotecan

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TaxoidsCyclodecanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsDiterpenesTerpenesCamptothecinAlkaloidsHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACP

    Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 7, 2000

First Posted

June 4, 2004

Study Completion

September 1, 2000

Last Updated

January 6, 2014

Record last verified: 2001-01