Study on the Safety of Pentoxifylline and Vitamin E with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Sponsor: University of Louisville

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ClinicalTrials ID:NCT01871454

This clinical trial is exploring the safety and effectiveness of using pentoxifylline and SABR to treat patients with recurring or new non-small cell lung cancer.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how safe and effective it is to use a combination of pentoxifylline and a type of precise radiation therapy called Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) for treating patients who have new or returning non-small cell lung cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a good overall health status, able to carry out normal activities or light work.
  • Must have a confirmed diagnosis of a previous lung cancer that was treated with radiation, with or without chemotherapy.
  • Must have a new or returning lung cancer in the same area as the previous cancer or nearby lymph nodes.
  • Must have a CT scan of the chest with contrast and a whole-body PET scan within 8 weeks before joining the study.
  • Must have a lung function test, including a diffusion capacity test, within 8 weeks before joining the study.
  • Women who can become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before joining the study.
  • Women and men who are sexually active must agree to use effective birth control.
  • Must agree to participate and sign a consent form before starting the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cannot have had previous radiation therapy to the chest.
  • Cannot have very low lung function, specifically FEV1 or DLCO less than 20% of what is predicted.
  • Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Cannot have had chemotherapy within 4 weeks before starting SABR.
  • Cannot plan to have chemotherapy at the same time as the radiation therapy.

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