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Brief Title: Study of Imatinib, a Platelet-derived Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor, and LBH589, a Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Chordoma
Official Title: Multicenter Phase I Study of Imatinib, a Platelet-derived Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor, and LBH589, a Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Chordoma
Study ID: NCT01175109
Brief Summary: This is a multi-center study to assess the safety and to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the combination of imatinib and LBH589 in patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent chordoma. For the recurrent population, those patients that do not require immediate surgical resection will be eligible. Patients will be treated with 4 cycles, followed by surgical resection if possible. If indicated, surgery may take place prior to the completion of 4 cycles.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Name: Deric M Park, MD
Affiliation: University of Virginia
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR