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Taxane

Trametinib + Docetaxel for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Shirish M Gadgeel
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
Because the composition, pharmacokinetics (PK), and metabolism of many herbal supplements are unknown, the concurrent use of all herbal supplements is prohibited during the study (including but not limited to St. John's wort, kava, ephedra [ma huang], ginko biloba, dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA], yohimbe, saw palmetto, or ginseng)
Patients must have Zubrod performance status of 0-2
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing how well trametinib and docetaxel work to treat patients with stage IV KRAS mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with stage IV or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a specific KRAS mutation. Participants must not have brain metastases unless treated and stable, no recent chemotherapy or investigational drugs, normal organ function tests, no history of significant heart disease or interstitial lung disease, and cannot be pregnant. They should not have had certain prior treatments like MEK inhibitors.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the combination of trametinib, which blocks enzymes needed for tumor growth, and docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug that kills or stops cancer cells from dividing. The goal is to see if this combo works better than current treatments for NSCLC with KRAS mutations.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Trametinib may cause rash, diarrhea, fatigue and heart issues while docetaxel can lead to hair loss, low blood cell counts increasing infection risk and fatigue. Side effects vary by individual; some may experience more severe reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am not taking any herbal supplements.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than 50% of my waking hours.
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I haven't taken any cancer drugs or been in a trial for 2 weeks and have recovered from side effects.
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My lung cancer is stage IV or recurrent with a confirmed KRAS mutation.
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I have not been treated with docetaxel or drugs targeting specific cancer pathways.
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I can take pills and don't have major GI issues affecting absorption.
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I have never had interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis.
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I do not have ongoing or untreated eye retina problems.
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I am not allergic to trametinib, its related drugs, or any agents used in the study.
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I do not have active hepatitis B or C, and I am not HIV positive.

Timeline

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

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Response Rate (Confirmed and Unconfirmed Complete and Partial Responses) in All KRAS Mutant Participants
Secondary outcome measures
Number of Patients With Gr 3 Through 5 Adverse Events That Are Related to Study Drugs
Overall Survival in All KRAS Mutants
Overall Survival in Participants With G12C KRAS Mutation
+6 more
Other outcome measures
Response Rates in the Presence of LKB1 Mutations
Response Rates in the Presence of p53 Mutations

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (trametinib, docetaxel)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients receive trametinib PO on days 1-21. Patients also receive docetaxel IV on day 1. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Docetaxel
1995
Completed Phase 4
~5620
Trametinib
2014
Completed Phase 2
~1550

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,717 Previous Clinical Trials
40,953,303 Total Patients Enrolled
Shirish M GadgeelPrincipal InvestigatorSWOG Cancer Research Network

Media Library

Docetaxel (Taxane) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02642042 — Phase 2
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (trametinib, docetaxel)
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Docetaxel Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02642042 — Phase 2
Docetaxel (Taxane) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02642042 — Phase 2
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