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Platinum+ 5-FU

Phase 3

Head and Neck Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Jul 23, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment442

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Clinical trial landscape

Platinum+ 5-FU · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00122460Cetuximab (Erbitux) in Combination With Cisplatin or Carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in the First Line Treatment of Subjects With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (EXTREME)Head and Neck Cancer
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Cetuximab (Erbitux) in Combination With Cisplatin or Carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in the First Line Treatment of Subjects With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (EXTREME)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Survival Time (OS)
time from randomization to death or last day known to be alive, reported between day of first patient randomised, 21 Dec 2004, until cut-off date 12 Mar 2007

Time from randomization to death. Patients without event are censored at the last date known to be alive or at the clinical cut-off date, whatever is earlier.

Secondary Endpoints

Progression-free Survival Time (PFS)
time from randomization to disease progression, death or last tumor assessment, reported between day of first patient randomised, 21 Dec 2004, until cut-off date 12 Mar 2007
Best Overall Response
evaluations were performed every 6 weeks until progression, reported between day of first patient randomised, 21 Dec 2004, until cut-off date 12 Mar 2007
Disease Control
evaluations were performed every 6 weeks until progression, reported between day of first patient randomised, 21 Dec 2004, until cut-off date 12 Mar 2007
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cetuximab Plus ChemotherapyEXPERIMENTAL -
Chemotherapy aloneACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Cetuximab + Platinum (Cisplatin or Carboplatin) + 5Fluorouracil (5-FU)DRUGSubjects in will receive initial dose of 400 mg/m\^2 cetuximab (over 2 hours) followed by weekly doses of 250 mg/m\^2 (over 1 hour). All doses will be given by intravenous (IV) infusion. Subjects will receive either Cisplatin (100 mg/m\^2 on day 1) + 5-FU (1000 mg/m\^2 continuous IV from day 1 to day 4) every 3 weeks or Carboplatin (Area under the curve (AUC) 5 IV on day 1) + 5-FU (1000 mg/m\^2 continuous IV from day 1 to day 4) every 3 weeks
Platinum (Cisplatin or Carboplatin) + 5-FUDRUGAll doses will be given by IV infusion. Subjects will receive either Cisplatin (100 mg/m\^2 on day 1) + 5-FU (1000 mg/m\^2 continuous IV from day 1 to day 4) every 3 weeks or Carboplatin (AUC 5 IV on day 1) + 5-FU (1000 mg/m\^2 continuous IV from day 1 to day 4) every 3 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites70

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) * Recurrent and/or metastatic SCCHN, not suitable for local therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Prior systemic chemotherapy, except if given as part of a multimodal treatmen...

Countries:AustriaBelgiumCzechiaFranceGermanyHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRussiaSlovakiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUkraineUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Platinum+ 5-FU

What is Platinum+ 5-FU used for in Head and Neck Cancer?

Platinum+ 5-FU is a combination chemotherapy regimen being studied for the first-line treatment of recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. It was evaluated in the EXTREME trial, which enrolled 442 patients with head and neck cancer.

Who makes Platinum+ 5-FU?

Platinum+ 5-FU is being developed by Merck KGaA, a German multinational pharmaceutical company. The company's stock is traded under the ticker MKGAF on the OTC market.

What phase is Platinum+ 5-FU in?

Platinum+ 5-FU is in Phase 3 clinical development. The EXTREME trial, which tested this regimen in combination with cetuximab, has been completed. The drug is investigational and not yet approved for use.

What clinical trials is Platinum+ 5-FU in?

Platinum+ 5-FU was studied in the EXTREME trial, registered as NCT00122460. This Phase 3, randomized, active-controlled trial enrolled 442 patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck across multiple European countries.

Is Platinum+ 5-FU the same as cetuximab?

No, Platinum+ 5-FU is a chemotherapy regimen consisting of a platinum agent (cisplatin or carboplatin) plus 5-fluorouracil. In the EXTREME trial, it was combined with cetuximab (Erbitux), which is a separate targeted therapy.