Pilot Trial of Neoadjuvant Sunitinib in Patients With Bulky GIST
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare cancer affecting primarily the digestive
tract and sometimes abdominal cavity in adults. The most common site is the stomach followed
by the duodenum and small intestine.
Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for GIST patients whose primary tumor is felt to be
resectable. Prior to the introduction of Gleevec, patients with inoperable GIST had
essentially no therapeutic options. However, sunitinib trials offer options to patients who
are Gleevec resistant or have intolerant GIST. Clinical benefit has been demonstrated with
positive results in several sunitinib studies of varying phases.
Interventional
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
To characterize the safety/tolerability of sunitinib given neoadjuvantly.
~24 months
Yes
James A. Posey, M.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
United States: Institutional Review Board
F090910001
NCT01054911
October 2009
May 2013
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University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, Alabama 35294-3300 |