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NCT02734069 Impact of Fat-free Mass in the Carboplatin Calculated Dose and Chemotherapeutic Toxicity in Patients With Advanced NSCLC

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NCT ID NCT02734069
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico
Condition Lung Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 132 participants
Start Date 2016-02
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Carboplatin

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 132 participants in total. It began in 2016-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This study evaluate the association of body composition (mainly free-fat mass), clinical and biochemical parameters with development of toxicity in patients under treatment with Carboplatin/Paclitaxel in advanced NSCLC.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of NSCLC Stage IV (stratification according to the American Joint Committee on Cancers - 7th edition) * Candidates for treatment with carboplatin plus paclitaxel 1st line * Performance status (ECOG 0-2) * Laboratory studies that demonstrate adequate renal, hepatic and hematologic function (blood chemistry and blood count) * Normal renal ultrasound prior to initiation of treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with renal impairment (KDOQI 3-5) * Patients who do not have computed tomography study at baseline * Uncontrolled blood pressure (\> 140 mmHg) * Uncontrolled diabetes (\> 130 mg / dL) * Obstruction in kidney (s) or ureter (s) * Dehydrated patients * Patients with high consumption of NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.\> 1 month)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Oscar Arrieta, MD, M Sc

✉ ogar@unam.mx

📞 015556280400

Principal Investigator

Oscar Arrieta, MD, MSc

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02734069 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Lung Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02734069 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02734069 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ogar@unam.mx for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02734069 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Mexico City, Mexico.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02734069 clinical trial?

NCT02734069 is sponsored by Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico. The principal investigator is Oscar Arrieta, MD, MSc at Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia, Columbia. The trial plans to enroll 132 participants.

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