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Phase I Dose Escalation Trial of Nitroglycerin in Addition to 5-flourouracil and Radiation Therapy for Neo-adjuvant Treatment of Operable Rectal Cancer
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Nitroglycerin 0.2 MG/HR, Nitroglycerin 0.4 MG/HR, and 1 other intervention for Rectal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 13 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether topical nitroglycerin in addition to 5-flourouracil and radiation therapy are effective in the treatment of operable rectal cancer.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
0.2mg/hr nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. The first 3 patients will have a low dose patch applied (0.2 mg/hr).
0.4mg/hr nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. The first 3 patients will have a low dose patch applied (0.2 mg/hr) if this is well tolerated a higher dose patch (0.4mg/hr) will be used for the next 3 patients.
0.6mg/hr nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. The first 3 patients will have a low dose patch applied (0.2 mg/hr) if this is well tolerated a higher dose patch (0.4mg/hr) will be used for the next 3 patients and if this is well tolerated an even higher dose patch (0.6mg/hr) will be used.