Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Refractory or Relapsed Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer, or Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumor

Summary

RATIONALE: Imatinib mesylate may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to determine the effectiveness of imatinib mesylate in treating patients who have refractory or relapsed ovarian epithelial, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, or ovarian low malignant potential tumor.

Timeline

Start

2002-05

Primary completion

2006-02

Completion

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Publications

• Results Hussain M, Kotz H, Minasian L, et al.: Occurrence of ascites secondary to STI571 in ovarian cancer patients . [Abstract] Proceedings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 22: A-880, 2003.

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