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Pleural Mesothelioma

About Enrolling

This pleural mesothelioma study has participating centers in a number of U.S. cities. To take the next step in learning more about participating in this clinical study, please call 1-877-207-8839 and refer to study ID number 2005_010.

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • New York, New York
  • Norfolk, Virginia
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Portland, Oregon
  • San Diego, California
  • South Birmingham, Alabama
This study has been registered on www.ClinicalTrials.gov under identifier NCT00128102.
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Are You Eligible?

Ages eligible for study:  18 years and above
Genders eligible for study:  male and female

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient must be 18 years or older with a confirmed diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
  • Patient must have failed prior chemotherapy that included pemetrexed with either cisplatin or carboplatin.
  • Patient must have adequate bone marrow and liver and kidney function.
  • Patient must be capable of self-care and out of bed for more than 50% of waking hours.
  • Patient must have ability to swallow pills.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has been treated with another investigational agent that has similar properties.
  • Patient has an active infection within 2 weeks of the start of study drug, or had treatment with intravenous antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal medications within 2 weeks of the start of study drug.
  • Patient is pregnant or breast feeding.
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