Celecoxib in Preventing Basal Cell Carcinoma in Patients With Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain drugs to try to prevent the
development of cancer. The use of celecoxib may be an effective way to prevent the
development of basal cell carcinoma.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to determine the effectiveness of celecoxib in preventing
basal cell carcinoma in patients who have basal cell nevus syndrome.