45
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2003
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2009
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2010
Porfimer Sodium
Day 1 of Therapy. An IV access (of 20 gauge or larger) is started and 2 mg/kg of Porfimer Sodium (Photofrin®) is given intravenously. Once completed the patient puts on the light protective gear and is sent home.
Photodynamic Therapy
Laser Activation. The time of exposure and the power of the laser are computed based on the dosimetry in appendix A using a computed energy dose of 75 to 150 joules, depending on the depth of penetration desired.
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Miami, Miami
University of Miami
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