Surgery for Mesothelioma After Radiation Therapy "SMART" for Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Last updated: January 10, 2025
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Mesothelioma

Infantile Fibrosarcoma

Lung Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02613299
15-007644
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether radiation therapy decreases tumor size and tumor spread. The investigators will consent subjects that have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and will undergo radiation therapy followed by surgical resection as their standard of care. The investigators will collect data from past and future medical records as well as data regarding their health status for their lifetime by reviewing life status, treatment status and CT scans.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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.

  • Subject is a surgical candidate

  • A negative pregnancy test is required in women of child-bearing potential, asstandard of care.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is <18 years old.

Study Design

Total Participants: 200
Study Start date:
June 14, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota 55905
    United States

    Site Not Available

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