Surgery for Mesothelioma After Radiation Therapy "SMART" for Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Mayo Clinic5 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether radiation therapy decreases tumor size and tumor spread. The investigators will consent subjects that have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and will undergo radiation therapy followed by surgical resection as their standard of care. The investigators will collect data from past and future medical records as well as data regarding their health status for their lifetime by reviewing life status, treatment status and CT scans.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Mesothelioma Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject provides informed consent * Subject is \>18 years of age * Subject is deemed competent for making medical decisions * Subject is scheduled to undergo radiation followed by extrapleural pneumonectomy. * Subject is a surgical candidate * A negative pregnancy test is required in women of child-bearing potential, as standard of care. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject is \<18 years old.

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Survival status upon review of patient records annually

Time frame: Up to 10 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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