Celecoxib in Patients With Newly Diagnosed GBM Who Are Receiving Anticonvulsant Drugs and Undergoing RT

Summary

RATIONALE: Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. It is not yet known whether the effectiveness of celecoxib in treating glioblastoma multiforme is decreased in patients who are receiving anticonvulsant drugs and undergoing radiation therapy. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of celecoxib in treating patients who are receiving anticonvulsant drugs and undergoing radiation therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.

Timeline

Start

2003-10

Primary completion

2005-05

Completion

2006-05

Publications

• Background Grossman SA, Olson J, Batchelor T, Peereboom D, Lesser G, Desideri S, Ye X, Hammour T, Supko JG; New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy CNS Consortium. Effect of phenytoin on celecoxib pharmacokinetics in patients with glioblastoma. Neuro Oncol. 2008 Apr;10(2):190-8. doi: 10.1215/15228517-2007-055. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

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