Effects of Carboplatin and Gemcitabine on Stage IIIB Pleural Effusion and Stage IV Lung Cancer
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find better treatment for lung cancer and to find out what
effects the combined treatment of carboplatin and gemcitabine when given with or without
dexamethasone have on cancer.
This study will determine if dexamethasone, when given before standard chemotherapy will
increase the cancer fighting effects and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.