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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Erlotinib for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Ramaswamy Govindan
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1
Patients with known resistant mutations in the EGFR tyrosine-kinase (TK) domain (T790M) are not eligible
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 10 years
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial compares erlotinib hydrochloride to observation in treating patients with resected stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. Erlotinib hydrochloride may stop tumor cell growth by blocking enzymes needed for cell growth.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that's been surgically removed. They must have specific EGFR mutations, be fully recovered from surgery, and not pregnant or breastfeeding. No recent chemo or radiotherapy allowed, and they should have good organ function and no history of certain eye abnormalities.
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of Erlotinib Hydrochloride (a drug blocking enzymes needed for tumor growth) against a placebo in patients after surgery. It aims to see if this treatment can prevent cancer from returning.
What are the potential side effects?
Erlotinib may cause side effects like rash, diarrhea, liver problems, breathing difficulties, fatigue, mouth sores, loss of appetite and infection risk due to its action on cellular enzymes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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My cancer does not have the T790M mutation in the EGFR gene.
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My lung cancer was surgically removed, it was stage IB (>= 4 cm), II or IIIA, and I didn't receive chemo or radiotherapy before surgery.
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I have fully recovered from my surgery and it's been the right amount of time since then.
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I have no history of cornea abnormalities.
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I haven't had any cancer that spread or needed whole-body treatment in the last 5 years, nor have I been diagnosed with a new lung cancer in the last 2 years.
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My lung cancer has a specific EGFR mutation, confirmed by a central lab.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 10 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 10 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Overall survival (OS)
Secondary study objectives
Disease free survival (DFS) rate
Incidence of adverse events associated with each treatment arm
Overall disease free survival (DFS) between the erlotinib hydrochloride and observation arms
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Side effects data

From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 29 Patients • NCT01664897
48%
Pneumonia
45%
Neutropenic Fever
38%
Shortness of breath
34%
Fatigue
34%
Diarrhea
31%
Lung Infection
28%
Nausea
24%
Rash
17%
Edema
17%
Muscle Aches
17%
Watery eyes
14%
Dizziness
10%
Sepsis
10%
Death
10%
Fever
3%
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
3%
Thromboembolic Event
3%
Skin Infection
3%
Pleuritic Pain
3%
Oral Mucositis
3%
Pain
3%
Seizure
3%
Blood and Lymphatic System disorder - other
3%
Espohageal Ulcer
3%
Hematoma
3%
Hyperbilirubinemia
3%
Hypotension
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Treatment (Erlotinib Hydrochloride)

Awards & Highlights

Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Arm C (unblinded erlotinib hydrochloride)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Unblinded patients receive erlotinib hydrochloride PO QD on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Group II: Arm A (blinded erlotinib hydrochloride)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Blinded patients receive erlotinib hydrochloride PO QD on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. (CLOSED 06/14/17)
Group III: Arm D (observation)Active Control2 Interventions
Patients (including patients previously randomized to placebo) undergo observation at least every 6 months for 2 years.
Group IV: Arm B (placebo)Placebo Group2 Interventions
Patients receive placebo PO QD on days 1-21. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 2 years in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. (CLOSED 06/14/17)
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Erlotinib Hydrochloride
2010
Completed Phase 2
~2900

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,938 Previous Clinical Trials
41,022,720 Total Patients Enrolled
Ramaswamy GovindanPrincipal InvestigatorAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
2 Previous Clinical Trials
99 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Erlotinib Hydrochloride (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02193282 — Phase 3
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Study Groups: Arm A (blinded erlotinib hydrochloride), Arm B (placebo), Arm C (unblinded erlotinib hydrochloride), Arm D (observation)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Erlotinib Hydrochloride Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02193282 — Phase 3
Erlotinib Hydrochloride (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02193282 — Phase 3
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT02193282 — Phase 3
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