Clinical Trials - Thalidomide

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Anaplastic Astrocytoma

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Brain Metastases

Thalidomide

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The following trials investigate the use of thalidomide in primary and metastatic brain tumors:


Recurrent High Grade Glial Neoplasm (Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma)

Phase I/II dose escalation study of Carboplatin and Thalidomide in recurrent high grade glioma

Eligibility: Recurrent high grade glial neoplasm, no prior carboplatin or cisplatinum based chemotherapy.

Protocol: Carboplatin is administered monthly and Thalidomide is administered daily. Up to six courses of therapy may be given.



Recurrent Brain Metastasis

Phase II study of Thalidomide in recurrent brain metastasis

Eligibility: Recurrent brain metastases following completion of radiation therapy. Not a candidate for gross total tumor resection or for radiosurgery. No concurrent chemotherapy (except hormonal therapy for breast cancer).

Protocol: Thalidomide is administered daily until tumor recurrence or chemotherapy is started. 



Recurrent Atypical or Malignant Meningioma

Phase II study of Thalidomide in Atypical or Malignant Meningioma

Eligibility: Recurrent atypical or malignant meningioma following completion of radiation therapy. Not a candidate for gross total tumor resection or for radiosurgery.

Protocol: Thalidomide is administered daily until tumor recurrence.