drugset / Trial / NCT00003266
Methylphenidate in Treating Patients With Melanoma
Phase 3
Completed
200 enrolled
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · collab
RandomizedDouble-blindSupportive care
Summary
RATIONALE: Methylphenidate may relieve some of the side effects of chemotherapy in patients with melanoma. It is not known whether receiving methylphenidate is more effective than receiving no further therapy in treating patients with melanoma. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine if methylphenidate is more effective than no further therapy for the relief of fatigue and drowsiness in treating patients with melanoma who have received high-dose interferon alfa for 8-24 weeks.
Timeline
- Start
- 1999-10-12
- Primary completion
- 2002-05
- Completion
- —
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Methylphenidate | Small molecule | — | Oral |