Overview

Radiation Therapy and Gadolinium Texaphyrin in Treating Patients With Supratentorial Glioblastoma Multiforme

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy and gadolinium texaphyrin in treating patients who have supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as gadolinium texaphyrin may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Motexafin gadolinium