Mesothelioma Trials: Intraperitoneal Heated Cisplatin With Sodium Thiosulfate

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 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both located n Boston, Massachusetts, are currently recruiting patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma to participate in a clinical trial to study the effects of Cisplatin and Sodium Thiosulfate in combination with Alimta.

The Phase II interventional study will evaluate the feasibility and outcomes in patients treated with heated Cisplatin and intravenous doses of Sodium Thiosulfate after pleurectomy/decortication surgery. During the study, patients will be also be treated with Alimta.

At this time, the study is only being conducted in Boston at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. For more information, contact David J. Sugarbaker, M.D. at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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