Gefitinib and Radiation Therapy in Treating Children With Newly Diagnosed Gliomas

Summary

Biological therapies such as gefitinib may interfere with the growth of the tumor cells and may make the tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. This phase I/II trial is studying how well giving gefitinib together with radiation therapy works in treating children with newly diagnosed glioma.

Timeline

Start

2002-07

Primary completion

2010-02

Completion

2010-03

Drugs

Indications