Open-label Trial of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Unresectable Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Expressing PDGFR (Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptors)
Phase 2
Terminated
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma
- Registration Number
- NCT00171938
- Lead Sponsor
- Novartis
- Brief Summary
This is an open label clinical trial of imatinib mesylate 800 mg po/day in a population of patients with unresectable, recurrent glioblastoma multiforme. Patients will be treated for up to 12 months
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- Histologically documented diagnosis of GBM.
- Immunohistochemical documentation of expression of PDGFR.
- Unresectable, recurrent disease by MRI and spectroscopy
Exclusion Criteria
- Treatment with any other investigational agents within 28 days of first day of study drug dosing.
- Concurrent chemotherapy.
- Concurrent radiotherapy.
Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method PFS (progression free-survival), defined by the percentage of patients without evidence of progressive disease in 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Objective Tumoral Response defined by RECISt criteria performed by MRI OS (overall survival)