A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) in Elderly Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Summary

This study will compare the efficacy and safety of Tarceva (erlotinib) and vinorelbine in chemo-naive elderly patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Patients will be randomized to receive either Tarceva (150 mg po daily) or vinorelbine (60 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8 of cycle 1 and 80 mg/m2 for the other 21 days cycles). The anticipated time on study treatment is until disease progression.

Timeline

Start

2007-02

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2010-12

Drugs

Indications