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Metastatic Unresectable Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Study CAMN107G2301

The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a Novartis investigational drug to imatinib (Gleevec®) in patients with inoperable and/or metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) who are either newly diagnosed or have experienced recurrences of the disease after stopping treatment with imatinib (Gleevec®). An “investigational drug” is a drug that is being tested and is not approved for sale in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Trial phase: Phase 3
Participation Duration: Participants enrolling in this study will be required to visit the study center 4 times within the first month. Follow up visits will be required every 3 months until the trial is complete (up to 10 years).
Protocol Number: CAMN107G2301

The next step is to see if you (or the participant) meet the basic criteria required for participation in this clinical trial. Please fill out the questionnaire below to see if you (or the participant) may be suitable for the clinical trial. Your answers to these questions are not retained by this system. You must answer the questions below for yourself, or, you must be the legally authorized representative of the potential participant in order to answer the questions on their behalf. If you (or the participant) do not meet the preliminary qualifications, you may search for other clinical trials of interest or sign up to the Mailing List.

Answers to all questions are required to determine if you meet the preliminary qualifications for the study.

1) Participation in a clinical trial will require travel to a study center where the clinical trial is being conducted. How far would you (or the participant) be willing to travel to a study center to participate in this clinical trial? Please note that participation in these clinical trials may require a number of visits to the study center and travel expenses may not be covered.

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2) Please enter your residential postal zip code.

3) Are you 18 years of age or older?
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4) Have you been diagnosed by your physician with metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)?
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5) Have you received prior treatment for your GIST with imatinib (Gleevec®)?
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No    

6) Have you received prior treatment with imatinib (Gleevec®) for your GIST, but the disease continued to progress?
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No    
I did not receive prior treatment with imatinib (Gleevec®)    

7) Are you currently being treated for any other cancer(s) with the exception of skin cancer, cervical cancer, or GIST?
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No    

8) Are you currently breastfeeding or pregnant?
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