Riluzole and Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2013-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs, such as
riluzole, may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Giving riluzole together
with whole-brain radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of riluzole when given
together with whole-brain radiation therapy in treating patients with brain metastases.