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A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Armodafinil (Nuvigil) for Fatigue in Patients With Malignant Gliomas Undergoing Radiotherapy With or Without Standard Chemotherapy Treatment
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Armodafinil and Placebo for Malignant Glioma. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine if armodafinil is safe and effective in treating fatigue in patients with malignant gliomas undergoing treatment with radiotherapy plus temodar. Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent that has been FDA approved for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness for a variety of disorders. Armodafinil may also help to reduce radiation-induced fatigue in brain tumor patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Taken orally once a day in the morning. Dose will change depending upon level of fatigue
Placebo taken once a day in the morning