Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:32 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 1:32 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00764595
Brief Summary:
RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects of imatinib mesylate and to see how well it works in treating patients with liver metastasis from a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Detailed Description:
OBJECTIVES:
* To evaluate the safety and efficacy of imatinib mesylate in patients with resectable hepatic metastasis secondary to gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study.
Patients receive oral imatinib mesylate daily. Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Study:
NCT00764595
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00764595