Gene Therapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Summary

RATIONALE: Inserting the gene for p53 into a person's cancer cells may improve the body's ability to fight cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of gene therapy plus radiation therapy in treating patients who have non-small cell lung cancer.

Timeline

Start

2000-01

Primary completion

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Completion

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Drugs

Indications