Suramin Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors

In brief

RATIONALE: Suramin may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Combining suramin with radiation therapy may be a more effective treatment for glioblastoma multiforme. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of suramin plus radiation therapy in treating patients who have newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00004073
Run by
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
People needed
54
Starts
1999-12-01
Expected to finish
2004-06-01
Last updated by the study team
2012-05-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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