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Docetaxel + Carboplatin for Advanced Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is studying how well giving docetaxel and carboplatin together works in treating patients with stage IIIB or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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- My liver function tests are within the required limits.I can have radiotherapy for my lung cancer and new brain metastases while in the study.I don't have any other illnesses that could interfere with this study.My cancer can be measured or seen, and is outside the area treated with radiation or has gotten worse.My kidneys work well enough (creatinine clearance is 50 mL/min or more).I have not had chemotherapy before and am not receiving any now.My surgery status is not a factor for this trial.My lung cancer is a type called squamous cell bronchioalveolar.My cancer has not spread to the lining of my brain and spinal cord.My lung cancer is at an advanced stage with fluid in the chest or has spread.My treatment plan for biologic therapy is not decided.My treatment plan does not specify hormone therapy.My cancer is a type of large cell adenocarcinoma.My cancer is not classified as small cell or carcinoid.I am 18 years old or older.I do not have cancer that has spread to my brain.I can take care of myself and am up and about more than 50% of my waking hours.
- 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 remaining openings to participate in this research venture?
"The information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial has stopped recruitment and is no longer accepting applicants. Although it was first published on July 1st 1998, the last update took place December 3rd 2013. Despite its conclusion, there are currently 1628 other trials actively looking for participants to join their studies."
Has this medical treatment garnered the endorsement of federal agencies?
"Our team at Power has assigned this treatment a safety rating of 2. This is because it only enters into Phase 2 of the clinical trial process, signifying that there are some data indicating its security but no studies validating its efficacy."
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