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Lometrexol + Folic Acid for Advanced Lung Cancer
Study Summary
This trial will combine lometrexol, which may stop or slow the growth of tumor cells, with folic acid. The combination may be an effective treatment for patients with stage IIIB or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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- My cancer is at an advanced stage.I cannot absorb folic acid properly.I do not have any severe illnesses that would stop me from joining the study.My lung cancer is confirmed to be non-small cell type.I have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.My cancer has worsened after one treatment with cisplatin or carboplatin.My cancer has spread to my brain or its coverings.My cancer is diagnosed as large cell carcinoma.My cancer is a type called adenosquamous carcinoma.My cancer is adenocarcinoma.My cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.I have fluid buildup in my chest or abdomen that is causing symptoms or increasing quickly.I have a condition that prevents my body from absorbing nutrients properly.I haven't had cancer in the past 5 years, except for certain skin cancers or cervical pre-cancer.I have inflammation in my intestines from radiation.I have a tumor that is at least 1 cm big, not previously treated with radiation or has grown after radiation.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the geographic scope of this clinical inquiry?
"Currently, this medical trial is recruiting from 7 different sites located in San Francisco, New Orleans, Houston and other nearby cities. To reduce travel constraints during the study period, it would be wise to choose a local clinic for enrollment."
What risks are associated with this therapeutic approach?
"While there is some evidence of safety, no data exists that can verify the efficacy of this treatment. Consequently, we assigned it a score of 2 on our risk assessment scale."
Are there any vacancies still available in this clinical trial?
"According to information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific medical trial is no longer enrolling patients as the last update was made in 2014. However, there are currently 2037 other trials actively seeking candidates at present."
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