Photodynamic Therapy With HPPH in Treating Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Summary

RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses light and drugs that make tumor cells more sensitive to light to kill tumor cells. Photosensitizing drugs such as HPPH are absorbed by tumor cells and, when exposed to light, become active and kill the tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy with HPPH in treating patients who have non-small cell lung cancer.

Timeline

Start

2001-06

Primary completion

2002-10

Completion

2004-10

Drugs

Indications