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Phase II trial of oral topotecan and intravenous carboplatin with G-CSF support in previously untreated patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer: A North Central Cancer Treatment Group Study.

Authors :
Bryce AH
Mattar B
Hillman SL
Adjei AA
Kugler JW
Rowland K Jr
Wender DB
Soori G
Perez EA
Jett JR
Source :
American journal of clinical oncology [Am J Clin Oncol] 2010 Aug; Vol. 33 (4), pp. 353-7.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the response rate and toxicities of the combination of oral topotecan and carboplatin in patients with untreated extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Previous studies have suggested improved outcomes with a topoisomerase I inhibitor in combination with a platinum agent.<br />Methods: Twenty-six patients with previously untreated, ES-SCLC were evaluable in this phase II trial. All patients received oral topotecan 2.0 mg/m per day on days 1 through 5 and carboplatin at an area under curve of 5 on day 5. Treatment was repeated every 21 days up to a total of 6 cycles. All patients received G-CSF.<br />Results: There were no complete responses and 16 partial responses, for an overall response rate of 62% (95% CI: 41-80). Median time to progression was 6.0 months (95% CI: 4-8), with a median overall survival of 12 months (95% CI: 8-16). This study was closed to accrual early with 26 of a planned 39 patients enrolled because of grade 5 adverse events in 4 (15%) patients (3 neutropenic infections, 1 sudden cardiac death). Eighty-five percent of patients experienced grade 3 or higher hematologic events. The most common severe nonhematologic events included diarrhea, vomiting, dyspnea, hypoxia, and hypotension.<br />Conclusions: Although this drug regimen has activity as first-line therapy in ES-SCLC, it is associated with excessive hematologic toxicity, which occurred in spite of growth factor support. Despite promising survival estimates, this particular combination and dose level of oral topotecan and carboplatin cannot be recommended.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1537-453X
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of clinical oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19935387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/COC.0b013e3181b0c27f