Imatinib Mesylate and Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Malignant Glioma

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors

In brief

RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving imatinib mesylate together with temozolomide may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of imatinib mesylate when given together with temozolomide in treating patients with malignant glioma.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00354068
Run by
Duke University
People needed
65
Starts
2004-07-01
Expected to finish
2008-11-01
Last updated by the study team
2013-03-28

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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