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Sunitinib + Valproic Acid for Uveal Melanoma
Study Summary
This trial compares sunitinib malate to valproic acid in preventing uveal melanoma from spreading. Sunitinib malate may stop growth signals into tumor cells and prevent them from growing. Valproic acid may change some genes in uveal melanoma and suppress tumor growth.
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In what instances is Valproic Acid typically prescribed?
"Valproic Acid is a viable pharmacological option for treating thyroid malignancies, mental depression and metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours."
Have any further experiments been conducted on the effects of Valproic Acid?
"Currently, 52 clinical trials involving Valproic Acid are in progress with 14 of those being at the Phase 3 stage. These studies are conducted across 3985 locations around the world, however many of them take place near Tampa, Florida."
Has the FDA sanctioned Valproic Acid for medical use?
"Our analysis at Power gave Valproic Acid a score of 2, as there is preliminary evidence to suggest its safety but no data on the drug's efficacy has been collected yet."
Is the recruitment phase of this clinical trial still open?
"This medical study is not currently enrolling individuals. The trial was initially listed on November 19th 2014, and the most recent update was August 15th 2022. On the other hand, for those looking to join a different clinical trial there are 754 active trials concerning melanoma and 52 experiments with Valproic Acid actively recruiting patients."
How many individuals can potentially join this investigation?
"At present, this trial is not recruiting. Initially posted on November 19th 2014, the most recent updates to the study were made in August 15th 2022. Should you be interested in other studies related to melanoma and Valproic Acid, there are 754 trials for the former and 52 for the latter actively seeking participants."
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