Schering Temodar Confirmatory Trial To Test Combination Use With BCNU
Executive Summary
A Phase IV confirmatory trial will explore the combination of Schering's Temodar (temozolomide) with BCNU in addition to comparing the oncologic agent to BCNU head to head in anaplastic astrocytoma. The trial is required following the accelerated approval of temozolomide Aug. 11.
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