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Phase II Trial of Sunitinib in BAC or Never-smokers with Any Lung Adenocarcinoma

Sunitinib is a new oral drug for advanced stage lung cancer. This study will determine the efficacy of sunitinib in patients with bronchoalveolar carcinoma (BAC) and in never-smokers with any type of adenocarcinoma.

Study Type: Interventional

Age/Sex Requirements: 18 years+ (None)

Sponsor: Swedish Medical Center, Pfizer

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00430261

Purpose: Sunitinib is a new oral drug for advanced stage lung cancer. This study will determine the efficacy of sunitinib in patients with bronchoalveolar carcinoma (BAC) and in never-smokers with any type of adenocarcinoma. Treatment will consist of 50 mg of sunitinib by mouth once a day for 4 weeks on followed by 2 weeks off for a 6-week cycle. Primary outcome measures include progression-free survival and time to progression.

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