Overview

Gene Therapy and Ganciclovir in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Inserting a modified herpesvirus gene into a person's melanoma cells may make the cancer more sensitive to the antiviral agent ganciclovir. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of gene therapy in treating patients who have stage IV melanoma.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir triphosphate