Photodynamic Therapy Using HPPH in Treating Patients With Obstructive Esophageal Tumors

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/II trial to study the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy with HPPH in treating patients who have obstructive esophageal tumors.

Timeline

Start

1997-01

Primary completion

2003-09

Completion

2004-06

Drugs

Indications