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A study of progesterone for cancer spread to the brain (PROSSPER)

Overview

Cancer types:

Cancer spread to the brain, Secondary cancers

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at adding progesterone to dexamethasone to reduce swelling in the brain that cancer can cause. It is for people whose cancer has spread to the brain.

This study is taking place in Leeds and Liverpool.

Recruitment start: 20 October 2022

Recruitment end: 6 December 2023

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Chris Twelves

Supported by

Besins Healthcare Ireland Ltd

NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)

Public Health Scotland (PHS)

Last reviewed: 29 Aug 2024

CRUK internal database number: 18051

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