Status:

COMPLETED

Pre- and Postoperative Use of ZD1839 (Iressa) in Recurrent Glioblastoma, Including Translational Research

Lead Sponsor:

University of Zurich

Conditions:

Recurrent Glioblastoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine effectiveness of Gefitinib (Iressa) in recurrent glioblastoma after standard treatment (surgery, radiationtherapy and at least a first line chemotherapy). Gefitinib is a s...

Detailed Description

Glioblastoma (GBM) patients who relapse and are in good performance status, without serious neurological deficits are offered secondary surgery and participation in the trial. Eligible patients must h...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • recurrent glioblastoma
  • informed consent
  • reoperation planned
  • fresh frozen sample obtainable

Exclusion

  • enzyme inducing antiepileptic drugs
  • pregnancy or breast feeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

22 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00250887

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

May 1 2007

Last Update

October 23 2007

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University Hospital Zürich

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091