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A Study of ASA404 or Placebo in Combination With Docetaxel in Second-Line Treatment for (Stage IIIb/IV) Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Basic Trial Information
Trial Description
     Summary
     Eligibility Criteria
Trial Contact Information

Basic Trial Information

PhaseTypeStatusAgeSponsorProtocol IDs
Phase IIITreatmentActive18 and overPharmaceutical / IndustryCASA404A2302
EUDRACT number: 2008-002309-38, NCT00738387

Trial Description

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if adding ASA404 to docetaxel chemotherapy makes the cancer treatment more effective in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histologically confirmed non-small cell carcinoma of the lung of all histologies. (Histological or cytological specimens must be collected via surgical biopsy, brushing, washing or core needle aspiration of a defined lesion. Sputum cytology is not acceptable.)

2. Patients who have progressed while on or following a first-line chemotherapy regimen for Stage IIIb disease (malignant pleural effusion or pericardial effusion that have been confirmed cytologically) or Stage IV disease. Patients who have received bevacizumab and/or EGFR inhibitors in first-line will be eligible

3. Age ≥ 18 years old

4. WHO Performance Status of 0-2

5. Measurable or non-measurable disease per RECIST criteria (PTS-1)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients having CNS metastases (Patients having any clinical signs of CNS metastases must have a CT or MRI of the brain performed to rule out CNS metastases in order to be eligible for study participation. Patients who have had brain metastases surgically removed or irradiated with no residual disease confirmed by imaging are allowed).

2. Patients with a history of another primary malignancy ≤ 5 years, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical cancer in situ.

3. Radiotherapy ≤ 2 weeks prior to randomization. Patients must have recovered from all radiotherapy-related toxicities.

4. Major surgery ≤ 4 weeks prior to randomization (major surgery is defined by the use of general anesthesia). Minor surgery ≤ 2 weeks prior to randomization. Insertion of a vascular access device is allowed. Patients must have recovered from all surgery-related complications.

5. Treatment with first-line chemotherapy regimen ≤ 3 weeks prior to randomization (≤ 6 weeks for mitomycin and nitrosoureas)

Trial Contact Information

Trial Lead Organizations/Sponsors

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

NovartisPh: 862-778-8300

Trial Sites

U.S.A.
Alabama
  Huntsville
 Oncology Specialist, P.c.
 Cathy Cutter, R.N. Ph: 256-705-4248
  Email: kathyc@ccihsv.com
 Philip McGee, M.D.Principal Investigator
Alaska
  Bentonville
 Highlands Oncology Group
 Anessa Conway Ph: 479-936-9900
  Email: aconway@hogonc.com
 Joseph Thaddeus BeckPrincipal Investigator
Arizona
  Tucson
 Arizona Oncology
 Julie Klinker, R.N. Ph: 520-269-3821
  Email: julie.klinker@usoncology.com
 Richard Rosenberg, M.D.Principal Investigator
California
  Corona
 Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group
 Helen Vu Ph: 951-371-2411
  Email: helen.vu@clinicaidusa.com
 Haresh Jhangiani, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Fountain Valley
 Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group Incorporated - Fountain Valley
 Dean Bosman Ph: 714-210-2300
  Email: dean.bosman@clinicaidusa.com
 An Nguyen, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Highland
 Beaver Medical Group, L.P.
 Patricia Ramos, R.N. Ph: 909-425-3372
  Email: pramos@epiclp.com
 Emad Ibrahim, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Pleasant Hill
 Bay Area Cancer Research Group, LLC - Pleasant Hill
 Mary Mulligan Ph: 925-932-9700 Ext.102
  Email: mmiligan@bacrg.com
 Robert Robles, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Redlands
 Loma Linda Oncology Medical Group, Inc.
 Pedro A Bernal Ph: 909-796-4333
  Email: pbernal.lloma.research@hotmail.com
 Imtiaz Malik, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Riverside
 Compassionate Cancer Care Medical Group
 Corina King Ph: 951-276-2760
  Email: corina.king@clinicaidusa.com
 Hima Bindu Lingam, M.D.Principal Investigator
Colorado
  Denver
 Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - Denver Midtown
 Silvia Mosher Ph: 303-285-5081
  Email: silvia.mosher@usoncology.com
 Robert Jotte, M.D.Principal Investigator
Florida
  Miami
 Advanced Medical Specialties
 Elizabeth Groh, R.N. Ph: 305-728-1882
  Email: elizabethg@ams-ohrc.com
 Paul Robert KaywinPrincipal Investigator
  New Port Richey
 Florida Cancer Institute - New Port Richey
 Suzanne Jacobs Ph: 727-843-9841
  Email: suzanne.jacobs@usoncology.com
 Gerald J. RobbinsPrincipal Investigator
  Ocala
 Ocala Oncology Center
 Amy Liebmann Ph: 352-732-4938
  Email: amy.liebmann@usoncology.com
 Craig Reynolds, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Orlando
 Cancer Centers of Florida, PA
 Lynn Hogue Ph: 407-770-6319
  Email: lynn.hogue@usoncology.com
 Carlos Alemany, M.D.Principal Investigator
Illinois
  Decatur
 Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, SC - Decatur
 Jean Munson, R.N. Ph: 217-876-6635
  Email: jeanm@dmhhs.org
 James Wade, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Harvey
 Comprehensive Cancer Program
 Patricia Gowland, R.N. Ph: 708-915-6849
  Email: pgowland@ingalls.org
 Mark Kozloff, M.D.Principal Investigator
Indiana
  Indianapolis
 Central Indiana Cancer Centers - East
 Tiffany Fox Ph: 317-964-5621
  Email: tiffany.fox@usoncology.com
 Hillary Wu, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Lafayette
 Horizon Oncology Center
 Ang Riley, R.N. Ph: 765-446-5111
  Email: anley@thecaregroup.org
 Wael Harb, M.D.Principal Investigator
Kansas
  Wichita
 Cancer Center of Texas
 Tracy Hartup, R.N. Ph: 316-613-4316
  Email: tracy.hartup@cancercenterofkansas.com
 Shaker R. DakhilPrincipal Investigator
Kentucky
  Paducah
 Western Kentucky Hematology & Oncology
 Barbie Beach Ph: 270-441-4343
  Email: bbeach@hcmr.net
 William Skinner, M.D.Principal Investigator
Missouri
  Columbia
 Missouri Cancer Associates
 Lisa Mision Ph: 573-874-7800
  Email: lisa.mision@usoncology.com
 David Michael SchlossmanPrincipal Investigator
  St. Louis
 David C. Pratt Cancer Center at St. John's Mercy
 Anne Fitzgerald Ph: 314-251-7883
  Email: anne.fitzgerald@mercy.net
 Bethany Sleckman, M.D.Principal Investigator
New Hampshire
  Hooksett
 New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology, PA
 Margie White Ph: 603-224-2556
  Email: mwhite@nhoh.com
 Douglas Weckstein, M.D.Principal Investigator
New Mexico
  Albuquerque
 New Mexico Cancer Center
 Annette Fontaine, M.D.Principal Investigator
New York
  Lake Success
 Arena Oncology Associates, PC
 Colleen Kats Ph: 516-466-6611 Ext.553
  Email: kats@arenaonc.com
 Francis Arena, M.D.Principal Investigator
Ohio
  Middletown
 Signal Point Hematology Oncology Incorporated
 Susan Smith Ph: 513-423-0504
  Email: susan.smith@swohio.twcbc.com
 Nandagopal Vrindavanam, M.D.Principal Investigator
Tennessee
  Nashville
 Sarah Cannon Research Institute
 Lauren Sade Ph: 615-329-7247
  Email: lauren.sade@scresearch.net
 David Spigel, M.D.Principal Investigator
Texas
  Abilene
 Texas Oncology, PA at Texas Cancer Center - South
 Becky Garcia Ph: 325-692-0188
  Email: becky.garcia@usoncology.com
 Anton Melnyk, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Arlington
 Texas Oncology - Arlington South
 Robin Rutt, RN, OCN Ph: 817-467-6092
  Email: robin.rutt@usoncology.com
 Sanjay Awasthi, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Beaumont
 Mamie McFadden Ward Cancer Ctr, Texas Oncology
 Shelley Allen, RN, OCN Ph: 409-899-7180
  Email: shelley.allen@usoncology.com
 Scott Mckenney, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Dallas
 Methodist Charlton Cancer Center
 Nancy Bennet Ph: 972-709-2580
  Email: nancy.bennet@usoncology.com
 John Cox, M.D.Principal Investigator
 Texas Oncology at Presbyterian Hospital
 Kaylene Smith, R.N. Ph: 214-346-3508
  Email: kaylene.smith@usoncology.com
 Kristi McIntyre, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Denton
 Texas Oncology, PA at Texas Cancer Center - Denton
 Debra A Vernon, RN, OCN Ph: 940-380-7952
  Email: debbi.vernon@usoncology.com
 Sharad Jain, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Midland
 Texas Oncology - Allison Cancer Center
 Mary Williams, RN, OCN Ph: 432-687-1949
  Email: mary.williams@usoncology.com
 David Watkins, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Paris
 Paris Regional Cancer Center
 Sue Crumpler, R.N. Ph: 903-785-0031
  Email: sue.crumpler@usoncology.com
 Sucharu Prakash, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Sherman
 Texas Oncology, PA at Texas Cancer Center - Sherman
 Michele Roberts, R.N. Ph: 903-868-4783
  Email: michele.roberts@usoncology.com
 Tammy Roque, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Tyler
 Tyler Cancer Center
 Linda Dunklin, RN Ph: 903-579-9800
  Email: linsa.dunklin@usoncology.com
 Donald Richards, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Waco
 Texas Oncology Cancer Care Center & Research Center
 Theresa Schroeder, RN, OCN Ph: 254-399-0741
  Email: theresa.schroeder@usoncology.com
 Carl Chakmakjian, M.D.Principal Investigator
Washington
  Edmonds
 Puget Sound Cancer Centers - Edmonds
 Colleen Crawford Ph: 425-775-1677
  Email: colleen.crawford@usoncology.com
 Richard McGee, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Seattle
 Puget Sound Cancer Centers - Seattle
 Bennett Reyes Ph: 206-365-8252
  Email: bennett.reyes@usoncology.com
 Sam Tolman, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Spokane
 Evergreen Hematology and Oncology
 Michelle Osso, CCRP Ph: 509-893-5808
  Email: mosso@evergreen4cure.com
 Stephen Anthony, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Tacoma
 MultiCare Regional Cancer Center at Tacoma General Hospital
 Diane Miller, R.N.
  Email: diane.miller@multicare.org
 Daniel Moore, M.D.Principal Investigator
  Vancouver
 Northwest Cancer Specialists at Vancouver Cancer Center
 Amy Moon Ph: 360-449-6511
  Email: amy.moon@usoncology.com
 David A. SmithPrincipal Investigator
Belgium
  Bruxelles
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Genk
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Gent
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Leuven
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Liege
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Namur
 Novartis Investigative Site
Canada
  Greenfield Park
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Laval
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Montreal
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Trois-Rivieres
 Novartis Investigative Site
Germany
  Hamburg
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Koeln
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Ulm
 Novartis Investigative Site
Italy
  Aviano
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Milano
 Novartis Investigative Site
  Sassari
 Novartis Investigative Site
Spain
  Mataro
 Novartis Investigative Site

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
NLM Identifer NCT00738387
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on May 13, 2009

Note: Information about this trial is from the ClinicalTrials.gov database. The versions designated for health professionals and patients contain the same text. Minor changes may be made to the ClinicalTrials.gov record to standardize the names of study sponsors, sites, and contacts. Cancer.gov only lists sites that are recruiting patients for active trials, whereas ClinicalTrials.gov lists all sites for all trials. Questions and comments regarding the presented information should be directed to ClinicalTrials.gov.

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