A Study of Response Rate and Survival from Combined Chemotherapy, Surgery and Radiation Therapy for Patients with Malignant Mesothelioma

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to follow patients with malignant mesothelioma of the lung after they have had combined chemotherapy, surgery, and intensity modified radiation therapy and determine response rates and overall survival.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • >18 years of age
  • Competent for making medical decisions and provides informed consent
  • Scheduled to undergo chemotherapy followed by surgery and then intensity modified radiation therapy
  • A negative pregnancy test is required in women of child-bearing potential, as standard of care.
  • Subject is a surgical candidate
  • Patients will need to receive treatment at Mayo Clinic

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subject is <18 years old

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

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