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This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, January 2009
Purpose
RATIONALE: After removal of visible cancer in the chest, chemotherapy drugs are used to kill or stop tumor cells from dividing, so that they stop growing or/and die. Cisplatin is currently used safely as in intra-operative treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. This study is aimed to determine if the addition of gemcitabine as a second intracavitary chemotherapy can be accomplished safely. PURPOSE: This is a Phase I trial to study the efficacy of combination chemotherapy consisting of gemcitabine and cisplatin administered in the operating room and put into the chest and abdomen for one hour. We are also looking at the effects of heating the chemotherapy to a temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and the effect of cytoprotection agents: amifostine and sodium thiosulfate to counteract potential side effects of chemotherapy.
Drug Information available for:
Cisplatin
Gemcitabine hydrochloride
Gemcitabine
Sodium thiosulfate
Sodium hyposulfite
Amifostine
Further study details as provided by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
Primary Outcome Measures:
To establish the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) of intraoperative Intrathoracic/Intraperitoneal hyperthermic gemcitabine and cisplatin combination modulated by amifostine and sodium thiosulfate in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
To determine and quantitate the safety of this combination in these patients by defining the dose limiting toxicity. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
To study the pharmacokinetics of gemcitabine and cisplatin combination administered in this way. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Intervention Details:
Detailed Description:
Resection of the lung, the lining of the lung (pleura), the covering of the heart (pericardium), and the muscle that separates the chest and abdomen (diaphragm)
Drug: cisplatin
Given after the tumor is removed as a bath (perfusion) for one-hour
Drug: gemcitabine
Given after the tumor is removed as a bath (perfusion) for one-hour
Drug: amifostine
Given intravenously before perfusion chemotherapy and then 2 hours after the first dose
Drug: sodium thiosulfate
Given intravenously immediately at the end of perfusion chemotherapy
Eligibility
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contacts and
Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00571298
Contacts
Locations
Sponsors and Collaborators
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Investigators
More Information
Keywords provided by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute:
Study placed in the following topic categories:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 22, 2009 Source: www.ClinicalTrials.gov |
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