Overview

Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Liver Metastasis From a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Translational Research Informatics Center, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Collaborator:
Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital
Treatments:
Imatinib Mesylate