Overview

Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Stage IIIB or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop tumor cells from growing. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of celecoxib in treating patients with stage IIIB or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Celecoxib
Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors