Liposomal Lurtotecan Plus Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (NCT00006036) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Liposomal Lurtotecan Plus Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Canada14 participantsStarted 2000-03-22
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one chemotherapy drug may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of liposomal lurtotecan plus cisplatin in treating patients who have advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced and/or metastatic solid tumor refractory to standard curative therapy or for which no curative therapy exists Clinically or radiographically documented disease No tumor marker elevation as only evidence of disease No untreated brain or meningeal metastases Previously treated and stable CNS metastases allowed (i.e., no evidence of increasing disease by CT scan for at least 4 weeks) Recommended phase II dose portion of study: Previously untreated advanced and/or metastatic disease for which a cisplatin-based regimen is indicated (e.g., non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, ovarian, or head and neck cancer) At least one measurable lesion at least 20 mm by physical exam or x-ray or at least 10 mm by spiral CT scan
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: ECOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute granulocyte count at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than upper limit of normal (ULN) AST/ALT no greater than 2.5 times ULN (5 times ULN if documented liver metastases) Renal: Creatinine no greater than ULN OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Other: No greater than grade 1 neuropathy or ototoxicity No other prior or concurrent malignancy within the past 5 years except curatively treated basal or squamous cell skin cancer or cervical cancer (for recommended phase II dose) No active or uncontrolled infe…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.