Overview

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy in Treating Patients With Glioblastoma Multiforme or Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2005-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy such as boron neutron capture therapy may kill tumor cells without harming normal tissue. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of boron neutron capture therapy in treating patients who have glioblastoma multiforme or melanoma metastatic to the brain.
Phase:
Phase 1/Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)