A Study of Performing Surgery for Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma After Radiation Therapy

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to assess the possibility, safety, and therapeutic effect of administering a short, quick course of high-dose radiation treatment focused on half of the chest, followed by surgery to remove that portion of the lungs, in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

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

Subject provides informed consent.
Subject is ≥ 18 years of age.
Subject is deemed competent for making medical decisions.
Subject is scheduled to undergo radiation followed by extrapleural pneumonectomy.
A negative pregnancy test is required in women of child-bearing potential, as standard of care.
Subject is a surgical candidate.

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	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Dennis Wigle, M.D., Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Thoracic Surgery Research Unit (877) 526-9172

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

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

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Thoracic Surgery Research Unit

(877) 526-9172

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