Overview

Dose Escalation Trial of Nitroglycerin, 5-flourouracil and Rad Therapy for Rectal Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether topical nitroglycerin in addition to 5-flourouracil and radiation therapy are effective in the treatment of operable rectal cancer.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Collaborators:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Office of Research and Development
Treatments:
Nitroglycerin