This study evaluates whether radiation therapy decreases tumor size and tumor spread in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma that have undergone or are scheduled to undergo radiation therapy.
Additional locations may be listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT02613299.
See trial information on ClinicalTrials.gov for a list of participating sites.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. Feasibility, safety and therapeutic effect of the neoadjuvant administration of a short accelerated course of high-dose hypofractionated hemithoracic radiation followed by extrapleural pneumonectomy in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study.
Participants have their medical records reviewed on study.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov
Lead OrganizationMayo Clinic in Rochester
Principal InvestigatorDennis A. Wigle
