BIBW 2992 (Afatinib) in Head & Neck Cancer

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00514943

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

The primary objective of this study is to explore the efficacy of BIBW 2992 compared with cetuximab (Erbitux) in patients with metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer after failure of platinum-containing therapy. In addition, the trial aims to clarify the influence of EGFR genotype on tumor response to the treatment regimens.

Official Title

A Randomized, Open-label Phase II Study of BIBW 2992 Versus Cetuximab (Erbitux) in Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) After Failure of Platinum-containing Therapy With a Cross-over Period for Progressing Patients

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Investigator(s)

A. Dimitrios Colevas, MD
A. Dimitrios Colevas, MD
Medical oncologist, Head and neck specialist, Cutaneous oncology specialist
Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and, by courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) and of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy)
Harlan Pinto
Harlan Pinto
Medical oncologist, Head and neck specialist
Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology) and of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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Contact

Ruth Lira
6507231367