Safety and Efficacy Study of rhAngiostatin Administered in Combination With Paclitaxel and Carboplatin to Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

You may be eligible if

• Inclusion:
• Histological or cytological confirmed Stage IIIB NSCLC with malignant pleural effusions, or Stage IV NSCLC or recurrent NSCLC
• No previous chemotherapy for NSCLC
• Have one lesion that is bidimensionally measurable by physical exam, MRI, or CT greater than 1 cm in diameter
• Specified lab parameters
• Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
• ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
• Understand requirements of study
• Agree to use effective contraceptive methods
• Exclusion:
• Have CNS metastases
• Have any active cancer in addition ot NSCLC
• Participated in clinical trial involving conventional or investigational drugs within previous 4 weeks
• Have any contraindication to paclitaxel or carboplatin
• Have had Grade 3 or greater peripheral neuropathies
• Be pregnant or lactating
• Have a history of myocardial infarction or angina pectoris/angina in the last 6 months
• Have had significant (30 mL or more) hemoptysis with the past 3 months
• Have an active infection
• Have a history of bleeding diathesis, hypercoagulable condition, or an active bleeding disorder
• Be receiving concurrent treatment with therapeutic doses of heparin or coumadin
• Have had major surgery within 4 weeks of stating therapy
• Have additional uncontrolled serious medical conditions or psychiatric illness
• Received rhAngiostatin in other clinical protocols