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Treatment Name: NTI 0501: An Open-Labeled, Extended-Use of Human Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (hCRF) (Xerecept) Intended for Patients Who Participate in Dexamethasone-Sparing Studies NTI 0302 or NTI 0303
Phase: Phase 3
Treatment ID#: 1665         NTI 0501
Age Group: Adults Only
Min Karnofsky Score: 50: Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care
Conditions: Prior Surgery is Allowed
Prior Radiation is Allowed
Prior Chemotherapy is Allowed
Last Updated: 03/01/2008
Tumor Types: Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Any Malignant Brain Tumor
Brainstem Glioma
Germ Cell Tumors
Gliosarcoma
Metastatic Brain Tumor
Oligodendroglioma High Grade
Comments: The purpose of this study is to examine the long-term safety and tolerability of human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), XERECEPT®, in patients requiring dexamethasone (Decadron®) to treat peritumoral brain edema. This open-label, extended-use study is open to all patients who participate in either of the blinded studies, NTI 0302 or NTI 0303, including patients who may have discontinued blinded study medication early but completed the protocol-stipulated follow-up periods.
Treatment Type: Less-Toxics
Contact: Jeffrey Raizer MD
Director, Medical Neuro-oncology
Northwestern University, The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact: Lilia Gallot, MD, CCRC
Chicago, IL 60611 USA
Phone: 312-695-1363
Fax:
E-mail: jraizer@nmff.org
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  • Last updated refers to the date when our listing for each treatment was last updated.
  • ID is a combination of our internal ID and the official ID for the trial, if any.
  • Min Karnofsky is a general guide to how well you have to function to use this treatment


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