Mesothelioma Trials: Everolimus

Please note: This 2009 clinical trial profile is provided for informational purposes only. In order to obtain more details about this trial, contact the participating healthcare facilities listed at the bottom of this page.

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The Southwest Oncology Group in San Antonio, Texas and the National Cancer Institute are conducting clinical trials of the drug Everolimus. In this Phase II trial, patients with malignant mesothelioma that cannot be treated surgically will be studied to determine the effectiveness of the drug.

The study is being conducted at healthcare facilities in 67 states, including hospitals in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana and Ohio. Additional information on the study may be obtained from the study’s principal investigators: Linda Garland, M.D., University of Arizona; or Sai-Hong I. Ou, M.D., Ph.D., Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Orange, California.

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