drugset / Trial / NCT00229723
IRESSA™ (Gefitinib) With Cisplatin Plus Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Previously Untreated Unresected Late Stage III/IV Non-Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RandomizedFactorialQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of ZD1839 250 mg and 500 mg when given either concomitantly or as maintenance to a standard therapy of radiotherapy (X-rays) plus chemotherapy (cisplatin) in terms of local disease control (progression-free) rate at 2 years.
Timeline
- Start
- 2004-11
- Primary completion
- —
- Completion
- 2008-06
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Gefitinib | Small molecule | 250 mg | Oral |
| Subject | Gefitinib | Small molecule | 500 mg | Oral |
| Background | Cisplatin | Other / unclassified | — | Intravenous |