A Study of Tarceva (Erlotinib) Following Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced, Recurrent, or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00556712
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This 2 arm study will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of Tarceva, compared with placebo, following platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced, recurrent, or metastatic NSCLC who have not had disease progression or unacceptable toxicity during chemotherapy. Following 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy, eligible patients will be randomized to receive either Tarceva 150mg po daily, or placebo daily. The anticipated time on study treatment is until disease progression; the target sample size is 500+ individuals.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: erlotinib [Tarceva]
  • Drug: Placebo
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
889 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Randomized, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Effect of Tarceva or Placebo Following Platinum-based CT on Overall Survival and Disease Progression in Patients With Advanced, Recurrent or Metastatic NSCLS Who Have Not Experienced Disease Progression or Unacceptable Toxicity During Chemotherapy
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2006
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Nov 1, 2010
Actual Study Completion Date :
Nov 1, 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Erlotinib

Participants received erlotinib, 150 milligrams (mg), orally (PO), daily from randomization until progressive disease (PD), death, or unacceptable toxicity.

Drug: erlotinib [Tarceva]
150mg po daily

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Participants received a placebo, PO, daily, from randomization until PD, death, or unacceptable toxicity.

Drug: Placebo
po daily

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With PD According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL [≤21 days after randomization], every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Progression-free survival (PFS) was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For target lesions (TLs), PD was defined at least a 20 percent (%) increase in the sum of the largest diameter (SLD), taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline (BL) more the appearance of one or more new lesions. For non-target lesions (NTLs), PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.

  2. PFS in All Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  3. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Alive and Free of Disease Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from BL more the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  4. Percentage of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Positive Participants With PD or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.

  5. PFS in EGFR IHC Positive Population (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤ 21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  6. Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Positive Population Remaining Alive and Progression Free at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of All Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months).]

  2. Overall Survival (OS) in All Participants (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [Screening, BL (≤ 21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  3. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [1 year]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  4. Percentage of EGFR IHC Positive Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)]

  5. OS in EGFR IHC Positive Population (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  6. Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Positive Population Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012) [1 year]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  7. Percentage of EGFR IHC Negative Participants With PD or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 71 months)]

    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.

  8. PFS in EGFR IHC Negative Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  9. Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Negative Population Remaining Alive and Free of Disease Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  10. Percentage of EGFR IHC Negative Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

  11. OS in EGFR IHC Negative Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  12. Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Negative Population Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [1 year]

    OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  13. Time to Progression (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, between randomization and TTP event. Participants without PD were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. If a participant received a second anti-cancer therapy without prior documentation of PD, the participant was censored at the date of last tumor assessment before starting new chemotherapy.

  14. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Progression-Free in the TTP Analysis at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    TTP was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first date PD was recorded. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. If a participant received a second anti-cancer therapy without prior documentation of PD, the participant was censored at the date of last tumor assessment before starting new chemotherapy. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  15. Percentage of Participants With a Best Overall Response (BOR) of Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    BOR was defined as CR or PR confirmed by repeat assessments performed no less than 4 weeks after the criteria for response was first met. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the baseline (BL) SLD. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.

  16. Percentage of Participants With a CR, PR, Stable Disease (SD), or PD According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.

  17. Percentage of Participants With a Response Upgrade From BL According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Response upgrade was defined by a change of PR to CR or of SD to PR or CR from BL to the end of treatment. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.

  18. Percentage of Participants With a Change of PR to CR or SD to PR or CR From BL to End of Treatment According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.

  19. Percentage of Participants With CR, PR, or SD or With SD [Maintained For Greater Than (>) 12 Weeks] or CR or PR (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Disease control was defined as a best response of CR or PR or SD or a best response of SD for more than 12 weeks, or CR or PR. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.

  20. Percentage of Participants With Symptom Progression Assessed Using the Lung Cancer Subscale (LCS) (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Lung (FACT-L) version (V) 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 equaled (=) "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline.

  21. Time to Symptom Progression (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization to the date of documented clinically meaningful decline in LCS from BL or death, whichever occurred first. LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  22. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Symptom Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  23. Percentage of Participants With Deterioration Assessed Using the Trial Outcome Index (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The Trial Outcome Index (TOI) was defined as the sum of the scores of the Physical Well-Being (PWB), Functional Well-Being (FWB), and LCS. PWB, FWB, and LCS scores were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment.

  24. Time to Deterioration in TOI (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization until a clinically meaningful decline from BL in TOI or death, whichever occurred first. TOI was defined as the sum of PWB, FWB, and LCS scores, which were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  25. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Deterioration in TOI at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    TOI was defined as the sum of the scores of the PWB, FWB, and LCS. PWB, FWB, and LCS scores were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  26. Percentage of Participants With Deterioration in Quality of Life Assessed Using TOI, SWB, and EWB (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Deterioration in quality of life (QoL) was defined as a clinically meaningful decline in the total FACT-L score, the sum of the TOI, Social/Family Well-Being (SWB) and Emotional Well-Being (EWB) of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L.

  27. Time to Deterioration in QoL (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization until a clinically meaningful decline from BL in total FACT-L or death, whichever occurred first. Total FACT-L score was defined as the sum of the TOI, SWB and EWB of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  28. Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Deterioration in QoL at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [6 months]

    Deterioration in QoL was defined as a clinically meaningful decline in the total FACT-L score, the sum of the TOI, SWB and EWB of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.

  29. Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Lung (FACT-L) Scores (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Total FACT-L score=sum of TOI, SWB, and EWB of FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB+FWB+LCS), SWB, and EWB scores obtained from 7-item (6-item for EWB) questionnaires from FACT-L V4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Higher score=more severe symptoms. The 7-item LCS assessed symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, tightness in chest. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale: 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Scores from 0-35; higher score=more severe symptoms. The 27 items of FACT-G were scored in the following domains: PWB (7 items, total score 0-28), SWB (7 items; total score 0-28), EWB (6 items, total score 0-24), and FWB (7 items; total score 0-28), higher scores=better QoL. Participants responded to items on 5-point Likert scale (0="Not at all" to 4="Very much"; total score: 0-108). Higher score=better QOL. TOI score=PWB+FWB+LCS; Total TOI score: 0-92; higher scores=better QOL.

  30. Change From BL in FACT-L Scores (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008) [Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)]

    Total FACT-L score=sum of TOI, SWB, and EWB of FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB+FWB+LCS), SWB, and EWB scores obtained from 7-item (6-item for EWB) questionnaires from FACT-L V4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Higher score=more severe symptoms. The 7-item LCS assessed symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, tightness in chest. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale: 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Scores from 0-35; higher score=more severe symptoms. The 27 items of FACT-G were scored in the following domains: PWB (7 items, total score 0-28), SWB (7 items; total score 0-28), EWB (6 items, total score 0-24), and FWB (7 items; total score 0-28), higher scores=better QoL. Participants responded to items on 5-point Likert scale (0="Not at all" to 4="Very much"; total score: 0-108). Higher score=better QOL. TOI score=PWB+FWB+LCS; Total TOI score: 0-92; higher scores=better QOL.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • adult patients >=18 years of age;

  • histologically documented, locally advanced , recurrent or metastatic NSCLC;

  • measurable disease;

  • no disease progression after 4 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria:
  • unstable systemic disease;

  • any other malignancies in the last 5 years.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 St. Leonards New South Wales Australia 2065
2 Waratah New South Wales Australia 2298
3 Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
4 Adelaide South Australia Australia 5041
5 East Bentleigh Victoria Australia VIC 3165
6 Fitzroy Victoria Australia 3065
7 Geelong Victoria Australia 3220
8 Melbourne Victoria Australia 3084
9 Innsbruck Austria 6020
10 Klagenfurt Austria 9010
11 Wien Austria 1140
12 Wien Austria 1145
13 Antwerpen Belgium 2020
14 Edegem Belgium 2650
15 Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3E 0V9
16 Oshawa Ontario Canada L1G 2B9
17 Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada P6A 2C4
18 Toronto Ontario Canada M4C 3E7
19 Laval Quebec Canada H7M 3L9
20 Montreal Quebec Canada H4J 1C5
21 Santiago Chile 0000
22 Beijing China 100730
23 Guangzhou China 510060
24 Guangzhou China 510080
25 Shanghai China 200032
26 Ceské Budejovice Czech Republic 370 87
27 Olomouc Czech Republic 775 20
28 Plzen Czech Republic 305 99
29 Herlev Denmark 2730
30 Odense Denmark 5000
31 Bayonne France 64100
32 Brest France 29200
33 Clermont-ferrand France 63003
34 Dijon France 21079
35 Le Mans France 72037
36 Lille France 59020
37 Limoges France 87042
38 Paris France 75674
39 Paris France 75908
40 PAU France 64046
41 Toulouse France 31400
42 Vandoeuvre-les-nancy France 54511
43 Bad Berka Germany 99437
44 Bochum Germany 44791
45 Halle (Saale) Germany 06120
46 Herne Germany 44625
47 Neuruppin Germany 16816
48 Villingen-Schwenningen Germany 78052
49 Athens Greece 11527
50 Athens Greece 14564
51 Heraklion Greece 71110
52 Budapest Hungary 1122
53 Budapest Hungary 1125
54 Budapest Hungary 1529
55 Deszk Hungary 6772
56 Nyíregyháza Hungary 4400
57 Pecs Hungary 7635
58 Szombathely Hungary 9700
59 Torokbalint Hungary 2045
60 Bologna Emilia-Romagna Italy 40139
61 Roma Lazio Italy 00168
62 Ancona Marche Italy
63 Daegu Korea, Republic of 700-712
64 Seoul Korea, Republic of 110-744
65 Seoul Korea, Republic of 120-752
66 Seoul Korea, Republic of 135-710
67 Seoul Korea, Republic of 138-736
68 Seoul Korea, Republic of 139-709
69 Suwon Korea, Republic of
70 Kaunas Lithuania
71 Klaipeda Lithuania 92288
72 Vilnius Lithuania 08660
73 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 59100
74 Penang Malaysia 11200
75 Amsterdam Netherlands 1081 HV
76 Heerlen Netherlands 6419 PC
77 Nieuwegein Netherlands 3435 CM
78 Vlissingen Netherlands 4382 EE
79 Auckland New Zealand 1009
80 Christchurch New Zealand
81 Lodz Poland 91-520
82 Lodz Poland 94-306
83 Otwock Poland 05-400
84 Bucuresti Romania 022328
85 Cluj Napoca Romania 400015
86 Iasi Romania 6600
87 Timisoara Romania 1900
88 Arkhangelsk Russian Federation 163045
89 Balashikha Russian Federation 143900
90 Chelyabinsk Russian Federation 454 087
91 Kazan Russian Federation 420029
92 Kazan Russian Federation 420111
93 Kirov Russian Federation
94 Krasnodar Russian Federation 350040
95 Krasnodar Russian Federation
96 Kuzmolovo Russian Federation 188663
97 Moscow Russian Federation 105203
98 Moscow Russian Federation 105229
99 Moscow Russian Federation 115478
100 Moscow Russian Federation 117837
101 Moscow Russian Federation 125284
102 Nizhny Novgorod Russian Federation 603000
103 Perm Russian Federation 614 066
104 Smolensk Russian Federation
105 Soshi Russian Federation 354057
106 St Petersburg Russian Federation 191015
107 St Petersburg Russian Federation 195067
108 St Petersburg Russian Federation 197022
109 St Petersburg Russian Federation
110 Yaroslavl Russian Federation 150054
111 Banska Bystrica Slovakia 975 17
112 Bratislava Slovakia 825 56
113 Nitra Slovakia 949 88
114 Poprad Slovakia 058 87
115 Golnik Slovenia
116 Ljubljana Slovenia 1000
117 Maribor Slovenia
118 Durban South Africa 4091
119 Johannesburg South Africa 2196
120 Pretoria South Africa 0001
121 Oviedo Asturias Spain 33006
122 Santander Cantabria Spain 39008
123 La Coruña Spain 15006
124 Valencia Spain 46026
125 Zaragoza Spain 50009
126 Kharkov Ukraine 61024
127 Uzhgorod Ukraine 88000
128 Zaporozhye Ukraine 69104
129 Chelmsford United Kingdom CM1 7ET
130 Dundee United Kingdom DD1 9SY
131 Leicester United Kingdom LE1 5WW
132 Plymouth United Kingdom PL6 8DH
133 Caracas Venezuela 1062

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Hoffmann-La Roche

Investigators

  • Study Director: Clinical Trials, Hoffmann-La Roche

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Hoffmann-La Roche
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00556712
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BO18192
First Posted:
Nov 12, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Feb 11, 2015
Last Verified:
Jan 1, 2015

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details
Pre-assignment Detail
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 Milligrams Per Day (mg/Day)
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without progressive disease (PD) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) were randomized to receive a placebo, orally (PO) as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Period Title: Overall Study
STARTED 451 438
COMPLETED 0 0
NOT COMPLETED 451 438

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day Total
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 451 438 889
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
59.7
(9.39)
59.8
(9.52)
59.8
(9.44)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
113
25.1%
117
26.7%
230
25.9%
Male
338
74.9%
321
73.3%
659
74.1%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With PD According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Progression-free survival (PFS) was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For target lesions (TLs), PD was defined at least a 20 percent (%) increase in the sum of the largest diameter (SLD), taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from baseline (BL) more the appearance of one or more new lesions. For non-target lesions (NTLs), PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.
Time Frame Screening, BL [≤21 days after randomization], every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; participants with PD prior to randomization were excluded from analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 447 437
Number [percentage of participants]
89.5
19.8%
79.9
18.2%
2. Primary Outcome
Title PFS in All Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% confidence interval (CI) was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; participants with PD prior to randomization were excluded from analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 447 437
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
11.1
12.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value <0.0001
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.71
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.62 to 0.82
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
3. Primary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Alive and Free of Disease Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded from BL more the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; participants with PD prior to randomization were excluded from analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 447 437
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
15.0
3.3%
25.0
5.7%
4. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Positive Participants With PD or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC positive tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 311 307
Number [percentage of participants]
89.4
19.8%
79.5
18.2%
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of All Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months).

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 451 438
Number [percentage of participants]
87.1
19.3%
82.0
18.7%
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Overall Survival (OS) in All Participants (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤ 21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 451 438
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
11.0
12.4
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0097
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.83
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.72 to 0.96
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 1 year

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 451 438
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
45.0
10%
50.0
11.4%
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of EGFR IHC Positive Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC positive tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 313 308
Number [percentage of participants]
87.5
19.4%
80.5
18.4%
9. Secondary Outcome
Title OS in EGFR IHC Positive Population (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 12 January 2012 (up to 71 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC positive tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 313 308
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
11.0
12.8
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0050
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.78
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.66 to 0.93
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Positive Population Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 12 January 2012)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 1 year

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 313 308
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
47.0
10.4%
52.0
11.9%
11. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of EGFR IHC Negative Participants With PD or Death (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 71 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Number [percentage of participants]
89.8
19.9%
77.4
17.7%
12. Secondary Outcome
Title PFS in EGFR IHC Negative Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
9.0
11.0
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.1768
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.77
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.51 to 1.14
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
13. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Negative Population Remaining Alive and Free of Disease Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
11.0
2.4%
22.0
5%
14. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of EGFR IHC Negative Participants Who Died (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Number [percentage of participants]
50.8
11.3%
41.9
9.6%
15. Secondary Outcome
Title OS in EGFR IHC Negative Participants (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [months]
10.2
8.6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.4797
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.83
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.49 to 1.40
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
16. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Negative Population Remaining Alive at 1 Year (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description OS was defined as the median time, in months, from the date of randomization to the date of death, due to any cause. Patients who have not died at the time of the final analysis will be censored at the date the patient was last known to be alive. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 1 year

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC negative tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 59 62
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
20.0
4.4%
42.0
9.6%
17. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Progression (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, between randomization and TTP event. Participants without PD were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. If a participant received a second anti-cancer therapy without prior documentation of PD, the participant was censored at the date of last tumor assessment before starting new chemotherapy.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; participants with PD prior to randomization were excluded from analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 447 437
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
11.3
12.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value <0.0001
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.70
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.61 to 0.82
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
18. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Progression-Free in the TTP Analysis at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description TTP was defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first date PD was recorded. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. If a participant received a second anti-cancer therapy without prior documentation of PD, the participant was censored at the date of last tumor assessment before starting new chemotherapy. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; participants with PD prior to randomization were excluded from analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 447 437
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
15.0
3.3%
26.0
5.9%
19. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With a Best Overall Response (BOR) of Confirmed Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description BOR was defined as CR or PR confirmed by repeat assessments performed no less than 4 weeks after the criteria for response was first met. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs, and PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the baseline (BL) SLD. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with CR, PR or SD at BL as determined by the Investigator were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 445 436
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
5.4
1.2%
11.9
2.7%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0006
Comments
Method Chi-squared
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Response Rates
Estimated Value 6.53
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
2.7 to 10.3
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments The approximate 95% CI for the difference of two rates was determined using the Hauck-Anderson method.
20. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With a CR, PR, Stable Disease (SD), or PD According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with CR, PR or SD at BL as determined by the Investigator were included in the analysis; and 7 and 17 participants were not assessed from the Placebo and Erlotinib, 150 mg/day groups, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 445 436
CR
0.7
0.2%
0.9
0.2%
PR
4.7
1%
11.0
2.5%
SD
45.4
10.1%
48.6
11.1%
PD
47.6
10.6%
35.6
8.1%
21. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With a Response Upgrade From BL According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Response upgrade was defined by a change of PR to CR or of SD to PR or CR from BL to the end of treatment. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with CR, PR or SD at BL as determined by the Investigator were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 445 436
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
1.3
0.3%
5.5
1.3%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0007
Comments
Method Chi-squared
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Response Upgrade Rates
Estimated Value 4.2
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
1.6 to 6.7
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments The approximate 95% CI for the difference of two rates was determined using the Hauck-Anderson method.
22. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With a Change of PR to CR or SD to PR or CR From BL to End of Treatment According to RECIST (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD; and PD was defined as at least a 20% increase in the SLD of TLs, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since the treatment started. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits; and PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with CR, PR or SD at BL as determined by the Investigator were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 445 436
PR to CR
0.4
0.1%
0.5
0.1%
SD to PR
0.9
0.2%
4.8
1.1%
SD to CR
0.0
0%
0.2
0%
23. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With CR, PR, or SD or With SD [Maintained For Greater Than (>) 12 Weeks] or CR or PR (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Disease control was defined as a best response of CR or PR or SD or a best response of SD for more than 12 weeks, or CR or PR. For TLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all TLs; PR was defined as at least a 30% decrease in the SLD of the TLs, taking as a reference the BL SLD; SD was defined as neither sufficient decrease in SLD to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase in SLD to qualify for PD. For NTLs, CR was defined as the disappearance of all NTLs and normalization of tumor marker levels; SD/incomplete response was defined as the persistence of 1 or more NTLs and/or maintenance of tumor marker levels above normal limits. The 95% CI for one sample binomial was determined using the Pearson-Clopper method.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with CR, PR or SD at BL as determined by the Investigator were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 445 436
CR Plus (+) PR + SD
50.8
11.3%
60.6
13.8%
CR + PR + SD >12 Weeks
27.4
6.1%
40.8
9.3%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments Analysis included CR + PR + SD rate.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0035
Comments
Method Chi-squared
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Disease Control Rates
Estimated Value 9.8
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
3.1 to 16.4
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Approximate 95% CI for the difference of two rates was determined using the Hauck-Anderson method.
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments Analysis included CR + PR + SD > 12 weeks rate.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value <0.0001
Comments
Method Chi-squared
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Difference in Disease Control Rates
Estimated Value 13.4
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
7.1 to 19.7
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments Approximate 95% CI for the difference of two rates was determined using the Hauck-Anderson method.
24. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Symptom Progression Assessed Using the Lung Cancer Subscale (LCS) (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Lung (FACT-L) version (V) 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 equaled (=) "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; 56 and 48 participants were not evaluated for this outcome measure from the Placebo and Erlotinib groups, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 395 390
Number [percentage of participants]
44.1
9.8%
47.7
10.9%
25. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Symptom Progression (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization to the date of documented clinically meaningful decline in LCS from BL or death, whichever occurred first. LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 395 390
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
17.6
18.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.3787
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.91
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.74 to 1.12
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
26. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Symptom Progression at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description LCS scores were obtained from a 7-item questionnaire from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms commonly reported by lung cancer patients; such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, and tightness in chest; on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." The participants' responses were summed to result in an overall score, where a higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A change of 2 to 3 points in score was determined to be a clinically meaningful decline. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 395 390
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
35.0
7.8%
41.0
9.4%
27. Primary Outcome
Title PFS in EGFR IHC Positive Population (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from randomization to PFS event. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤ 21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS;only participants with EGFR IHC positive tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 311 307
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
11.1
12.3
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.69
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.58 to 0.82
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
28. Primary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants in the EGFR IHC Positive Population Remaining Alive and Progression Free at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description PFS was defined as the time from randomization to PD or death, whichever occurred first. For TLs, PD was defined at least a 20% increase in the SLD, taking as reference the smallest SLD recorded since treatment started or the appearance of one or more new lesions. For NTLs, PD was defined as the appearance of 1 or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing NTLs. Participants without PD or death were censored at the date of last tumor assessment where non-progression was documented. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; only participants with EGFR IHC positive tumors were included in the analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 311 307
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
16.0
3.5%
27.0
6.2%
29. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Deterioration Assessed Using the Trial Outcome Index (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The Trial Outcome Index (TOI) was defined as the sum of the scores of the Physical Well-Being (PWB), Functional Well-Being (FWB), and LCS. PWB, FWB, and LCS scores were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; 59 and 49 participants were not evaluated for this outcome measure from the Placebo and Erlotinib groups, respectively.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 392 389
Number [percentage of participants]
43.1
9.6%
50.9
11.6%
30. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Deterioration in TOI (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization until a clinically meaningful decline from BL in TOI or death, whichever occurred first. TOI was defined as the sum of PWB, FWB, and LCS scores, which were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 392 389
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
18.9
18.1
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5385
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 1.06
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.87 to 1.31
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
31. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Deterioration in TOI at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description TOI was defined as the sum of the scores of the PWB, FWB, and LCS. PWB, FWB, and LCS scores were obtained from 7-item questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in TOI score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 392 389
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
41.0
9.1%
39.0
8.9%
32. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Deterioration in Quality of Life Assessed Using TOI, SWB, and EWB (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Deterioration in quality of life (QoL) was defined as a clinically meaningful decline in the total FACT-L score, the sum of the TOI, Social/Family Well-Being (SWB) and Emotional Well-Being (EWB) of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; 62 and 51 participants were not evaluated for this outcome measure from the Placebo and Erlotinib groups, respectively,
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 389 387
Number [percentage of participants]
51.7
11.5%
55.3
12.6%
33. Secondary Outcome
Title Time to Deterioration in QoL (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description The median time, in weeks, from the date of randomization until a clinically meaningful decline from BL in total FACT-L or death, whichever occurred first. Total FACT-L score was defined as the sum of the TOI, SWB and EWB of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L assessment. The 95% CI was determined using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 389 387
Median (95% Confidence Interval) [weeks]
12.3
12.6
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Placebo, Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Comments
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6530
Comments
Method Log Rank
Comments
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.96
Confidence Interval (2-Sided) 95%
0.79 to 1.16
Parameter Dispersion Type:
Value:
Estimation Comments
34. Secondary Outcome
Title Probable Percentage of Participants Remaining Without Deterioration in QoL at 6 Months (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Deterioration in QoL was defined as a clinically meaningful decline in the total FACT-L score, the sum of the TOI, SWB and EWB of the FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB + FWB + LCS), SWB and EWB scores were obtained from 7-item (6-item in the case of EWB) questionnaires from the FACT-L V 4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms on a scale from 0-4, where 0 = "not at all" and 4 = "very much." Higher score indicated more severe symptoms. A clinically meaningful decline in FACT-L score was defined as at least a 6 point decline from BL. Participants without a clinically meaningful decline in TOI at the time of analysis were censored at the time of the last FACT-L. The 95% CI was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology.
Time Frame 6 months

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 389 387
Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
34.0
7.5%
32.0
7.3%
35. Secondary Outcome
Title Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Lung (FACT-L) Scores (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Total FACT-L score=sum of TOI, SWB, and EWB of FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB+FWB+LCS), SWB, and EWB scores obtained from 7-item (6-item for EWB) questionnaires from FACT-L V4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Higher score=more severe symptoms. The 7-item LCS assessed symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, tightness in chest. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale: 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Scores from 0-35; higher score=more severe symptoms. The 27 items of FACT-G were scored in the following domains: PWB (7 items, total score 0-28), SWB (7 items; total score 0-28), EWB (6 items, total score 0-24), and FWB (7 items; total score 0-28), higher scores=better QoL. Participants responded to items on 5-point Likert scale (0="Not at all" to 4="Very much"; total score: 0-108). Higher score=better QOL. TOI score=PWB+FWB+LCS; Total TOI score: 0-92; higher scores=better QOL.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; n=number of participants assessed for the given parameter at the specified timepoint.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 397 392
BL: Physical Well-Being (n=397,392)
20.85
(4.817)
20.96
(4.781)
BL: Social Well-Being (n=397,392)
20.84
(5.496)
20.98
(5.285)
BL: Emotional Well-Being (n=397,393)
16.92
(4.534)
16.77
(4.862)
BL: Functional Well-Being (n=397,393)
16.15
(5.488)
16.84
(5.514)
BL: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=397,391)
24.17
(4.892)
24.46
(4.697)
BL: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=397,391)
19.82
(4.188)
20.07
(4.240)
BL: Total FACT-General (FACT-G) Score (n=396,391)
74.68
(14.787)
75.52
(14.612)
BL: Trial Outcome Index (n=396,390)
56.83
(11.830)
57.90
(11.682)
BL: Total FACT-L Score (n=395,389)
98.85
(18.007)
100.02
(17.751)
Week 6: Physical Well-Being (n=274,304)
21.44
(5.117)
20.69
(5.180)
Week 6: Social Well-Being (n=274,303
20.62
(5.437)
21.43
(5.178)
Week 6: Emotional Well-Being (n=275,302)
16.53
(4.587)
17.17
(4.748)
Week 6: Functional Well-Being (n=275,302)
16.41
(5.234)
16.87
(5.614)
Week 6: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=275,300)
24.45
(5.231)
24.80
(5.000)
Week 6: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=275,300)
19.78
(4.463)
20.13
(4.336)
Week 6: Total FACT-G Score (n=274,300)
74.82
(14.380)
76.14
(15.132)
Week 6: Trial Outcome Index (n=274,299)
57.59
(12.292)
57.64
(12.482)
Week 6: Total FACT-L Score (n=274,297)
99.27
(17.857)
100.95
(18.360)
Week 12: Physical Well-Being (n=144,194)
21.93
(4.734)
20.78
(5.368)
Week 12: Social Well-Being (n=143,194)
20.38
(5.637)
20.04
(5.691)
Week 12: Emotional Well-Being (n=144,194)
17.21
(4.376)
16.85
(4.521)
Week 12: Functional Well-Being (n=144,196)
17.04
(5.770)
16.35
(5.745)
Week 12: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=144,196)
25.15
(4.735)
24.19
(5.323)
Week 12: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=144,196)
20.22
(4.015)
19.50
(4.600)
Week 12: Total FACT-G Score (n=144,192)
76.42
(14.889)
74.06
(15.754)
Week 12: Trial Outcome Index (n=144,194)
59.19
(12.129)
56.57
(13.276)
Week 12: Total FACT-L Score (n=144,192)
101.56
(17.824)
98.30
(19.337)
Week 18: Physical Well-Being (n=86,143)
21.60
(4.883)
21.40
(4.945)
Week 18: Social Well-Being (n=86,143)
21.08
(5.328)
19.94
(6.130)
Week 18: Emotional Well-Being (n=86,143)
17.33
(4.717)
17.14
(4.356)
Week 18: Functional Well-Being (n=86,143)
16.89
(5.289)
16.83
(5.553)
Week 18: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=86,143)
25.44
(4.645)
24.52
(5.344)
Week 18: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=86,143)
20.28
(4.003)
19.64
(4.635)
Week 18: Total FACT-G Score (n=86,143)
76.89
(14.385)
75.31
(16.648)
Week 18: Trial Outcome Index (n=86,143)
58.76
(11.492)
57.87
(12.803)
Week 18: Total FACT-L Score (n=86,143)
102.33
(17.502)
99.83
(20.558)
Week 24: Physical Well-Being (n=59,101)
21.78
(4.665)
21.21
(4.898)
Week 24: Social Well-Being (n=59,101)
20.79
(5.641)
20.49
(5.251)
Week 24: Emotional Well-Being (n=59,100)
16.86
(4.880)
16.54
(4.615)
Week 24: Functional Well-Being (n=59,100)
17.14
(6.062)
17.23
(5.300)
Week 24: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=59,101)
25.18
(5.126)
25.13
(5.245)
Week 24: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=59,101)
20.07
(4.246)
19.94
(4.487)
Week 24: Total FACT-G Score (n=59,99)
76.58
(16.091)
75.50
(15.754)
Week 24: Trial Outcome Index (n=59,100)
58.99
(11.837)
58.37
(12.686)
Week 24: Total FACT-L Score (n=59,99)
101.75
(19.347)
100.69
(19.831)
Week 30: Physical Well-Being (n=37,66)
21.74
(4.153)
21.77
(4.576)
Week 30: Social Well-Being (n=37,66)
20.50
(5.180)
20.74
(5.491)
Week 30: Emotional Well-Being (n=37,66)
16.37
(4.164)
17.23
(4.675)
Week 30: Functional Well-Being (n=37,66)
17.92
(5.082)
17.93
(5.510)
Week 30: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=37,66)
25.90
(3.484)
25.86
(4.817)
Week 30: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=37,66)
20.66
(3.073)
20.61
(4.393)
Week 30: Total FACT-G Score (n=37,66)
76.54
(11.915)
77.66
(15.078)
Week 30: Trial Outcome Index (n=37,66)
60.32
(9.753)
60.30
(11.876)
Week 30: Total FACT-L Score (n=37,66)
102.44
(14.063)
103.52
(18.367)
Week 36: Physical Well-Being (n=25,47)
21.60
(3.317)
22.26
(4.480)
Week 36: Social Well-Being (n=25,47)
20.02
(5.769)
20.15
(4.988)
Week 36: Emotional Well-Being (n=25,47)
17.31
(3.736)
17.54
(4.540)
Week 36: Fuctional Well-Being (n=25,47)
16.06
(4.287)
18.06
(5.720)
Week 36: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=25,47)
24.48
(4.089)
25.83
(5.305)
Week 36: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=25,47)
19.36
(3.893)
20.55
(4.463)
Week 36: Total FACT-G Score (n=25,47)
74.99
(11.066)
78.02
(15.688)
Week 36: Trial Outcome Index (n=25,47)
57.02
(9.426)
60.87
(11.963)
Week 36: Total FACT-L Score (n=25,47)
99.27
(13.672)
103.86
(19.244)
Week 42: Physical Well-Being (n=19,35)
21.76
(3.592)
22.19
(5.035)
Week 42: Social Well-Being (n=19,35)
18.45
(6.262)
20.40
(5.234)
Week 42: Emotional Well-Being (n=19,35)
16.95
(4.089)
17.43
(4.984)
Week 42: Functional Well-Being (n=19,35)
15.32
(3.902)
18.57
(5.500)
Week 42: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=19,35)
24.63
(4.448)
26.67
(5.357)
Week 42: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=19,35)
19.50
(4.092)
21.21
(4.607)
Week 42: FACT-G Score (n=19,35)
72.74
(12.406)
78.59
(16.316)
Week 42: Trial Outcome Index (n=19,35)
56.58
(9.562)
61.97
(12.622)
Week 42: FACT-L Score (n=19,35)
97.11
(14.951)
105.25
(20.385)
Week 48: Physical Well-Being (n=13,29)
21.38
(4.154)
23.23
(4.016)
Week 48: Social Well-Being (n=13,29)
17.23
(7.567)
20.24
(5.569)
Week 48: Emotional Well-Being (n=13,29)
18.69
(3.011)
17.59
(4.903)
Week 48: Functional Well-Being (n=13,29)
14.15
(2.672)
18.48
(4.501)
Week 48: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=12,29)
23.35
(3.647)
26.80
(5.591)
Week 48: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=12,29)
18.75
(3.646)
21.21
(4.967)
Week 48: FACT-G Score (n=12,29)
71.46
(12.069)
79.53
(14.672)
Week 48: Trial Outcome Index (n=12,29)
54.58
(9.140)
62.92
(11.105)
Week 48: FACT-L Score (n=12,29)
96.19
(14.394)
106.33
(18.701)
Week 60: Physical Well-Being (n=9,17)
22.67
(4.664)
23.65
(4.212)
Week 60: Social Well-Being (n=9,17)
17.78
(6.405)
21.31
(6.530)
Week 60: Emotional Well-Being (n=9,17)
16.78
(3.232)
19.12
(3.638)
Week 60: Functional Well-Being (n=9,17)
15.11
(3.408)
18.65
(6.828)
Week 60: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=9,17)
23.43
(5.010)
25.99
(6.844)
Week 60: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=9,17)
17.89
(3.919)
20.47
(5.959)
Week 60: Total FACT-G Score (n=9,17)
72.34
(11.607)
82.73
(17.803)
Week 60: Trial Outcome Index (n=9,17)
55.67
(9.695)
62.76
(14.316)
Week 60: Total FACT-L Score (n=9,17)
95.77
(15.703)
108.71
(23.069)
Week 72: Physical Well-Being (n=6,8)
22.17
(4.997)
23.25
(4.097)
Week 72: Social Well-Being (n=6,8)
19.00
(7.251)
21.44
(5.852)
Week 72: Emotional Well-Being (n=6,8)
17.17
(2.401)
18.25
(5.007)
Week 72: Functional Well-Being (n=6,8)
15.22
(4.457)
16.50
(5.855)
Week 72: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=6,8)
21.23
(5.154)
26.48
(6.185)
Week 72: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=6,8)
17.17
(4.021)
21.40
(5.724)
Week 72: Total FACT-G Score (n=6,8)
73.67
(14.820)
79.44
(16.176)
Week 72: Trial Outcome Index (n=6,8)
54.67
(11.911)
61.15
(14.343)
Week 72: Total FACT-L Score (n=6,8)
94.90
(18.833)
105.92
(21.282)
Week 84: Physical Well-Being (n=1,0)
20.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Social Well-Being (n=1,0)
14.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Emotional Well-Being (n=1,0)
13.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Functional Well-Being (n=1,0)
18.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=1,0)
17.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=1,0)
13.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Total FACT-G Score (n=1,0)
65.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Trial Outcome Index (n=1,0)
51.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Total FACT-L Score (n=1,0)
82.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Off Trtmt: Physical Well-Being (n=265,215)
19.57
(5.668)
18.50
(5.534)
Off Trtmt: Social Well-Being (n=263,216)
20.01
(5.380)
20.68
(5.265)
Off Trtmt: Emotional Well-Being (n=265,216)
14.76
(5.157)
15.11
(5.183)
Off Trtmt: Functional Well-Being (n=265,216)
14.90
(5.893)
14.58
(5.934)
Off Trtmt: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=264,214)
22.80
(5.268)
22.88
(4.911)
Off Trtmt: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=264,214)
18.06
(4.629)
18.16
(4.383)
Off Trtmt:Total FACT-G Score (n=261,214)
69.29
(15.730)
68.94
(15.669)
Off Trtmt:Trial Outcome Index (n=263,213)
52.61
(13.475)
51.34
(12.974)
Off Trtmt:Total FACT-L Score (n=260,212)
92.14
(19.324)
91.89
(18.738)
36. Secondary Outcome
Title Change From BL in FACT-L Scores (Data Cutoff 17 May 2008)
Description Total FACT-L score=sum of TOI, SWB, and EWB of FACT-L questionnaires. TOI (PWB+FWB+LCS), SWB, and EWB scores obtained from 7-item (6-item for EWB) questionnaires from FACT-L V4. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Higher score=more severe symptoms. The 7-item LCS assessed symptoms such as shortness of breath, loss of weight, tightness in chest. Participants responded to questions assessing symptoms (scale: 0-4; 0="not at all" and 4="very much"). Scores from 0-35; higher score=more severe symptoms. The 27 items of FACT-G were scored in the following domains: PWB (7 items, total score 0-28), SWB (7 items; total score 0-28), EWB (6 items, total score 0-24), and FWB (7 items; total score 0-28), higher scores=better QoL. Participants responded to items on 5-point Likert scale (0="Not at all" to 4="Very much"; total score: 0-108). Higher score=better QOL. TOI score=PWB+FWB+LCS; Total TOI score: 0-92; higher scores=better QOL.
Time Frame Screening, BL (≤21 days after randomization), every 6 weeks thereafter until Week 48, every 12 weeks thereafter until PD, discontinuation of study treatment, or end of survival follow-up, up to data cutoff of 17 May 2008 (up to 27 months)

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
FAS; n=number of participants assessed for the given parameter at the specified timepoint.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
Measure Participants 274 303
Week 6: Physical Well-Being (n=274,303)
0.22
(4.235)
-0.47
(4.729)
Week 6: Social Well-Being (n=274,303)
-0.24
(4.901)
0.23
(4.202)
Week 6: Emotional Well-Being (n=274,302)
-0.41
(3.801)
0.29
(3.916)
Week 6: Functional Well-Being (n=275,302)
0.24
(4.819)
-0.09
(4.711)
Week 6: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=275,298)
-0.06
(4.899)
0.24
(4.623)
Week 6: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=275,298)
-0.32
(4.148)
-0.03
(4.160)
Week 6: Total FACT-G Score (n=273,299)
-0.20
(12.256)
0.01
(11.453)
Week 6: Trial Outcome Index (n=274,296)
0.16
(10.276)
-0.73
(10.201)
Week 6: Total FACT-L Score (n=273,294)
-0.20
(15.133)
0.14
(14.155)
Week 12: Physical Well-Being (n=144,193)
1.00
(4.036)
-0.14
(4.908)
Week 12: Social Well-Being (n=143,194)
-0.43
(4.918)
-0.43
(5.566)
Week 12: Emotional Well-Being (n=144,194)
0.25
(3.728)
0.20
(4.115)
Week 12: Functional Well-Being (n=144,196)
1.00
(4.707)
-0.38
(4.806)
Week 12: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=144,196)
0.88
(4.501)
-0.06
(4.570)
Week 12: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=144,196)
0.19
(3.666)
-0.48
(4.004)
Week 12: Total FACT-G Score (n=144,191)
1.83
(11.637)
-0.84
(12.145)
Week 12: Trial Outcome Index (n=144,193)
2.20
(9.362)
-1.04
(10.051)
Week 12: Total FACT-L Score (n=144,191)
2.72
(14.226)
-0.90
(14.536)
Week 18: Physical Well-Being (n=86,143)
1.31
(4.798)
0.40
(4.890)
Week 18: Social Well-Being (n=86,143)
-0.01
(4.454)
-0.51
(5.894)
Week 18: Emotional Well-Being (n=86,143)
0.59
(3.984)
0.60
(3.723)
Week 18: Functional Well-Being (n=86,143)
1.06
(4.353)
0.18
(4.903)
Week 18: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=86,143)
1.48
(4.171)
0.27
(4.587)
Week 18: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=86,143)
0.49
(3.550)
-0.26
(4.125)
Week 18: Total FACT-G Score (n=86,143)
2.95
(12.047)
0.68
(12.668)
Week 18: Trial Outcome Index (n=86,143)
2.86
(9.638)
0.32
(10.350)
Week 18: Total FACT-L Score (n=86,143)
4.43
(14.523)
0.95
(15.386)
Week 24: Physical Well-Being (n=59,101)
1.29
(4.358)
0.16
(4.881)
Week 24: Social Well-Being (n=59,101)
-0.25
(4.804)
0.04
(6.092)
Week 24: Emotional Well-Being (n=59,100)
0.21
(5.118)
-0.05
(4.169)
Week 24: Functional Well-Being (n=59,100)
1.64
(4.550)
0.42
(4.373)
Week 24: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=59,101)
1.45
(5.018)
0.50
(5.048)
Week 24: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=59,101)
0.48
(4.051)
-0.12
(4.321)
Week 24: Total FACT-G Score (n=59,99)
2.89
(13.739)
0.52
(12.753)
Week 24: Trial Outcome Index (n=59,100)
3.42
(9.606)
0.43
(10.348)
Week 24: Total FACT-L Score (n=59,99)
4.34
(16.354)
1.10
(15.954)
Week 30: Physical Well-Being (n=37,66)
1.61
(4.205)
0.49
(5.129)
Week 30: Social Well-Being (n=37,66)
0.00
(5.510)
-0.19
(6.676)
Week 30: Emotional Well-Being (n=37,66)
-0.07
(4.902)
0.74
(4.775)
Week 30: Functional Well-Being (n=37,66)
2.17
(5.028)
0.83
(5.243)
Week 30: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=37,66)
1.79
(4.616)
0.99
(4.863)
Week 30: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=37,66)
0.69
(3.818)
0.38
(4.454)
Week 30: Total FACT-G Score (n=37,66)
3.71
(13.827)
1.88
(14.268)
Week 30: Trial Outcome Index (n=37,66)
4.47
(9.551)
1.70
(11.108)
Week 30: Total FACT-L Score (n=37,66)
5.50
(15.828)
2.86
(16.864)
Week 36: Physical Well-Being (n=25,47)
2.21
(4.791)
0.77
(5.093)
Week 36: Social Well-Being (n=25,47)
-0.36
(5.659)
-0.16
(7.053)
Week 36: Emotional Well-Being (n=25,47)
0.86
(4.892)
0.65
(3.717)
Week 36: Functional Well-Being (n=25,47)
1.31
(5.551)
1.10
(5.280)
Week 36: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=25,47)
0.67
(4.864)
0.43
(5.459)
Week 36: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=25,47)
-0.10
(3.963)
-0.06
(4.535)
Week 36: Total FACT-G Score (n=25,47)
4.02
(14.439)
2.37
(13.991)
Week 36: Trial Outcome Index (n=25,47)
3.42
(11.186)
1.82
(10.443)
Week 36: Total Fact-L Score (n=25,47)
4.68
(17.636)
2.79
(16.662)
Week 42: Physical Well-Being (n=19,35)
1.82
(3.936)
0.27
(5.835)
Week 42: Social Well-Being (n=19,35)
-1.14
(6.006)
0.28
(7.784)
Week 42: Emotional Well-Being (n=19,35)
-0.11
(3.573)
0.59
(3.741)
Week 42: Functional Well-Being (n=19,35)
0.05
(3.582)
0.65
(5.580)
Week 42: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=19,35)
1.40
(4.321)
0.87
(4.974)
Week 42: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=19,35)
0.42
(2.858)
0.51
(4.301)
Week 42: FACT-G Score (n=19,35)
0.62
(10.871)
1.80
(15.245)
Week 42: Trial Outcome Index (n=19,35)
2.29
(7.037)
1.44
(12.405)
Week 42: FACT-L Score (n=19,35)
2.03
(12.466)
2.67
(18.499)
Week 48: Physical Well-Being (n=13,29)
0.46
(3.497)
1.37
(6.388)
Week 48: Social Well-Being (n=13,29)
-1.96
(7.987)
-0.68
(6.851)
Week 48: Emotional Well-Being (n=13,29)
-0.08
(3.095)
0.41
(4.166)
Week 48: Functional Well-Being (n=13,29)
-2.00
(3.894)
0.55
(5.448)
Week 48: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=12,29)
0.03
(4.445)
0.82
(5.967)
Week 48: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=12,29)
-0.79
(3.100)
0.34
(5.150)
Week 48: Total FACT-G Score (n=13,29)
-3.57
(12.233)
1.64
(14.463)
Week 48: Trial Outcome Index (n=12,29)
-1.79
(7.570)
2.26
(13.247)
Week 48: Total FACT-L Score (n=12,29)
-1.60
(11.354)
2.46
(18.177)
Week 60: Physical Well-Being (n=9,17)
1.89
(5.383)
1.82
(6.307)
Week 60: Social Well-Being (n=9,17)
-0.57
(7.368)
0.06
(9.116)
Week 60: Emotional Well-Being (n=9,17)
-1.56
(2.789)
0.28
(4.478)
Week 60: Functional Well-Being (n=9,17)
-0.56
(3.877)
-0.53
(7.434)
Week 60: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=9,17)
1.61
(5.882)
0.43
(6.275)
Week 60: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=9,17)
-0.22
(4.438)
0.47
(5.535)
Week 60: Total FACT-G Score (n=9,17)
-0.79
(12.270)
1.64
(17.542)
Week 60: Trial Outcome Index (n=9,17)
1.11
(11.044)
1.76
(14.316)
Week 60: Total FACT-L Score (n=9,17)
0.82
(15.700)
2.07
(22.086)
Week 72: Physical Well-Being (n=6,8)
1.33
(6.318)
2.63
(7.130)
Week 72: Social Well-Being (n=6,8)
0.31
(6.723)
0.30
(3.733)
Week 72: Emotional Well-Being (n=6,8)
-1.50
(3.619)
-0.13
(4.853)
Week 72: Functional Well-Being (n=6,8)
-1.67
(5.354)
-1.13
(5.384)
Week 72: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=6,8)
-0.50
(7.396)
1.03
(4.818)
Week 72: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=6,8)
-1.17
(5.193)
1.78
(4.141)
Week 72: Total FACT-G Score (n=6,8)
-1.53
(11.929)
1.67
(14.651)
Week 72: Trial Outcome Index (n=6,8)
-1.50
(13.097)
3.28
(13.738)
Week 72: Total FACT-L Score (n=6,8)
-2.03
(16.140)
2.70
(17.579)
Week 84: Physical Well-Being (n=1,0)
1.33
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Social Well-Being (n=1,0)
-2.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Emotional Well-Being (n=1,0)
-3.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Functional Well-Being (n=1,0)
-1.00
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=1,0)
6.0
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=1,0)
2.0
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Total FACT-G Score (n=1,0)
-4.67
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Trial Outcome Index (n=1,0)
2.33
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Week 84: Total FACT-L Score (n=1,0)
1.33
(NA)
NA
(NA)
Off Trtmt: Physical Well-Being (n=264,214)
-1.07
(4.750)
-2.19
(5.506)
Off Trtmt: Social Well-Being (n=263,216)
-0.66
(4.973)
0.09
(4.824)
Off Trtmt: Emotional Well-Being (n=264,216)
-2.04
(4.225)
-1.56
(4.745)
Off Trtmt: Functional Well-Being (n=264,216)
-1.20
(5.170)
-1.98
(5.355)
Off Trtmt: FACT-L Subscale Score (n=263,212)
-1.27
(4.458)
-1.32
(4.708)
Off Trtmt: Lung Cancer Subscale Score (n=263,212)
-1.74
(3.882)
-1.78
(4.199)
Off Trtmt: Total FACT-G Score (n=260,213)
-4.91
(12.576)
-5.71
(13.588)
Off Trtmt: Trial Outcome Index (n=261,210)
-4.03
(10.658)
-6.05
(11.785)
Off Trtmt: Total FACT-L Score (n=258,209)
-6.26
(15.146)
-7.10
(16.194)

Adverse Events

Time Frame Adverse events (AEs) were recorded from Day 1 (after randomization) through the end of study, up to 27 months. Serious adverse events (SAEs) were recorded from Day 1 (after randomization) through the second data cut-off, up to 71 months.
Adverse Event Reporting Description All participants who received at least 1 dose of investigational treatment and had at least 1 safety follow-up, whether prematurely withdrawn or not, were included in the safety analysis.
Arm/Group Title Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Arm/Group Description Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive a placebo, PO as tablets, daily, from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months. Participants completed 4 cycles (3 or 4 week cycles) of a standard platinum based non-investigational chemotherapy according to local practice and in concordance with the local labeling instructions (chemotherapy run-in period). Participants who completed all 4 cycles of chemotherapy run-in without PD according to RECIST were randomized to receive erlotinib, 150 mg/day, PO as tablets from randomization until PD, death, unacceptable toxicity, or end of study, up to 27 months.
All Cause Mortality
Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 34/445 (7.6%) 49/433 (11.3%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Cardiac disorders
Cardio-respiratory arrest 0/445 (0%) 2/433 (0.5%)
Cardiac failure 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Cardiac tamponade 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Left ventricular dysfunction 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Myocardial infarction 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Aortic aneurysm 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Eye disorders
Diplopia 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea 0/445 (0%) 4/433 (0.9%)
Vomiting 2/445 (0.4%) 0/433 (0%)
Dysphagia 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Gastric perforation 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Gastric ulcer perforation 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Haematemesis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
General disorders
Asthenia 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Chest pain 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Drowning 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Pyrexia 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Sudden death 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia 4/445 (0.9%) 7/433 (1.6%)
Bronchitis 2/445 (0.4%) 0/433 (0%)
Lower respiratory tract infection 1/445 (0.2%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Respiratory tract infection 1/445 (0.2%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Catheter sepsis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Cellulitis 0/445 (0%) 2/433 (0.5%)
Empyema 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Lung abscess 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Nocardiosis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Pyelonephritis acute 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Sepsis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Staphylococcal abscess 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Upper respiratory tract infection 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Colitis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur fracture 2/445 (0.4%) 0/433 (0%)
Spinal compression fracture 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Dehydration 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscular weakness 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Pain in extremity 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident 1/445 (0.2%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Dizziness 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Intracranial pressure increased 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Neuralgia 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Neuropathy peripheral 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Peripheral motor neuropathy 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Sciatica 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Syncope 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Psychiatric disorders
Depression 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Panic attack 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure acute 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Urogenital haemorrhage 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea 2/445 (0.4%) 2/433 (0.5%)
Haemoptysis 2/445 (0.4%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Interstitial lung disease 0/445 (0%) 2/433 (0.5%)
Pleural effusion 1/445 (0.2%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Pulmonary embolism 2/445 (0.4%) 0/433 (0%)
Bronchospasm 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Epistaxis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Pleural fistula 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Pneumonia aspiration 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Pulmonary fibrosis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Respiratory failure 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash 0/445 (0%) 2/433 (0.5%)
Vascular disorders
Peripheral ischaemia 1/445 (0.2%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Arterial thrombosis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Arteritis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Deep vein thrombosis 1/445 (0.2%) 0/433 (0%)
Iliac artery thrombosis 0/445 (0%) 1/433 (0.2%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Placebo Erlotinib, 150 mg/Day
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 152/445 (34.2%) 283/433 (65.4%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea 20/445 (4.5%) 87/433 (20.1%)
Nausea 27/445 (6.1%) 33/433 (7.6%)
General disorders
Fatigue 26/445 (5.8%) 39/433 (9%)
Chest pain 28/445 (6.3%) 14/433 (3.2%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia 22/445 (4.9%) 39/433 (9%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough 38/445 (8.5%) 36/433 (8.3%)
Dyspnoea 37/445 (8.3%) 33/433 (7.6%)
Haemoptysis 21/445 (4.7%) 22/433 (5.1%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash 26/445 (5.8%) 211/433 (48.7%)
Pruritus 12/445 (2.7%) 32/433 (7.4%)
Acne 0/445 (0%) 27/433 (6.2%)

Limitations/Caveats

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

The Study being conducted under this Agreement is part of the Overall Study. Investigator is free to publish in reputable journals or to present at professional conferences the results of the Study, but only after the first publication or presentation that involves the Overall Study. The Sponsor may request that Confidential Information be deleted and/or the publication be postponed in order to protect the Sponsor's intellectual property rights.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Medical Communications
Organization Hoffman-LaRoche
Phone 800-821-8590
Email genentech@druginfo.com
Responsible Party:
Hoffmann-La Roche
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00556712
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • BO18192
First Posted:
Nov 12, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Feb 11, 2015
Last Verified:
Jan 1, 2015