Overview

Tipifarnib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Tipifarnib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth and may make them more sensitive to radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving tipifarnib together with radiation therapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of tipifarnib when given together with radiation therapy in treating patients with unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Tipifarnib