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Carboplatin for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is testing how well radiation therapy works after chemo and immunotherapy to shrink tumors in patients with stage IV small cell lung cancer.
- Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 1301 Patients • NCT03038100Trial Design
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- You have a history of cancer spreading to the fluid around the brain and spinal cord.You have had another type of cancer in the past, except for: [list specific exceptions].You have received an organ transplant from someone else in the past.You have an autoimmune condition affecting your peripheral nervous system that requires treatment with medications that affect your whole body or have symptoms indicating your peripheral nervous system is getting worse.You have vitiligo or alopecia (hair loss).You have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) but it is being treated with hormone replacement therapy and it is stable.You have a long-term skin condition that can be managed without needing medication throughout your entire body.It's okay if you have taken steroids before chemotherapy, but if you have taken steroids as a premedication for other reasons (like CT scans), you may not be eligible.You have not received any cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or other immunotherapies, for at least 4 months before being diagnosed with ES-SCLC.You have a medical condition that makes it unsafe for you to take platinum and etoposide medications.You have a history of a weak immune system that doesn't work properly.You are using steroid medications through your nose, inhaler, on your skin, or through local injections.You have celiac disease but it is controlled by following a specific diet.
- Group 1: Treatment (durvalumab, chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any additional investigations into the efficacy of Carboplatin?
"At present, 455 Phase 3 trials studying the effects of Carboplatin are in progress. The majority of these research sites are located in Shanghai, yet there still exists nearly 8 thousand other locations worldwide that seek to analyse this medication's efficacy."
Is there currently an opportunity to join this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov attests that this medical trial is actively looking for participants, with the first post dating back to December 28th 2022 and most recent modifications occurring on November 28th 2022. 50 subjects are sought at a single testing site."
What medical problems does Carboplatin commonly relieve?
"While commonly prescribed for Hodgkin's Disease, Carboplatin can also be a viable treatment option for malignant pleural mesothelioma, advanced head and neck cancer, as well as other serious diseases."
What is the current participant count in this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Information available on clinicaltrials.gov suggests this investigation is actively seeking trial volunteers; it was initially posted in late December 2022 and last edited towards the end of November that same year. The research requires 50 participants at a single site."
Can you enumerate the potential perils of Carboplatin administration?
"Given the Phase 2 status of the trial, there is evidence suggesting this drug's safety but not its efficacy. Therefore, our team assigned a score of 2 to Carboplatin on their safety scale."
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