Mesothelioma Trials: Gemcitabine and Cisplatin

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 in Boson, Massachusetts is currently seeking individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma to participate in clinical trials. This Phase I study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of combination chemotherapy by administering Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in a surgical setting, as well as studying whether heating or cooling the drugs changes the effectiveness of treatment.

The study is being conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information on the study, contact David Sugarbaker, M.D. or Tamara Tilleman, M.D, Ph.D.

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