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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials: PTK787/ZK 222584...

 
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Purpose: The purpose of this trial is to:

  • Assess the positive effects on growth of tumour cells
  • Study effectiveness of drug on patients
  • Assess and monitor any side effects

Eligibility: To be eligible to join this clinical trial you must:

  • Be 19 years of age or over
  • Have a measurable disease
  • Have no brain metastases
  • Not have received previous chemotherapy for the condition
  • Not have had radiotherapy for at least four weeks
  • Not have had surgery for at least two weeks
  • Not have received treatment with the trial drug before

Treatment: The process will entail:

  • Administering of drug once daily by mouth for as long as benefits are evident.
  • Evalutions bi-monthly for a year; four monthly for a year; and twice yearly for a year.

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