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NCT00026520 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Interferon Alfa and Thalidomide in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by SWOG Cancer Research Network.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase

NCT00026520 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by SWOG Cancer Research Network.

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The verdict

NCT00026520, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by SWOG Cancer Research Network.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells and slow the growth of the tumor. Thalidomide may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Combining interferon alfa with thalidomide may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of combining interferon alfa with thalidomide in treating patients who have stage IV melanoma.

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL recombinant interferon alfa
  • DRUG thalidomide

Trial Details

FieldValue
Start Date 2001-11
Est. Completion 2006-04
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

SWOG Cancer Research Network

270 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00026520

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00026520 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is SWOG Cancer Research Network, which has 270 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which recombinant interferon alfa is the first listed.

NCT00026520 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00026520 about?

NCT00026520 is a clinical study titled "Interferon Alfa and Thalidomide in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma". RATIONALE: Interferon alfa may interfere with the growth of cancer cells and slow the growth of the tumor. Thalidomide may stop the growth of cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Combining interferon alfa with thalidomide may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effect...

What is the current status of trial NCT00026520?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The study started on 2001-11. Estimated completion is 2006-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00026520?

The interventions under investigation include: recombinant interferon alfa (BIOLOGICAL), thalidomide (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00026520?

This trial is sponsored by SWOG Cancer Research Network, which has 270 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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