Efficacy of Protracted Temozolomide in Patients With Progressive High Grade Glioma
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, RecurrentGlioblastomaAstrocytomaOligodendroglioma
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT00575887
- Lead Sponsor
- Marmara University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of temozolomide on a protracted schedule, after standard 5-day temozolomide regimen in patients with recurrent or progressive high grade glioma.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 25
Inclusion Criteria
- Patient age >18 years old
- Histopathological diagnosis of high grade glioma (anaplastic astrocytoma or anaplastic oligodendroglioma or anaplastic oligoastrocytoma or glioblastoma multiforme)
- Progression after standard dose (D1-5/28 days)temozolomide either during recurrence or adjuvant treatment approved in Magnetic Resonance imaging
- Karnofsky Performance Status scale >/=50 (due to brain pathology)
- Adequate hematological, renal and hepatic function
- Patients willing to participate in the study and signing the informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Karnofsky Performance Status scale <50
- Female patients with pregnancy or with suspicion of pregnancy. Patients with fertility will be warned for appropriate contraception during the study
- Patients not suitable for follow-up
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Temozolomide -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Progression-free Survival at 6-months Until progression
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms explain Temozolomide's efficacy in high-grade gliomas with progressive disease post-standard regimen?
How does protracted Temozolomide dosing compare to standard 5-day schedules in recurrent glioblastoma treatment outcomes?
Which biomarkers correlate with response to Temozolomide in patients with Oligodendroglioma or Astrocytoma progression?
What adverse events are associated with extended Temozolomide therapy in high-grade glioma and how are they managed?
Are there combination therapies or alternative alkylating agents showing better efficacy than Temozolomide in progressive high-grade gliomas?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Marmara University Hospital
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey
Marmara University Hospital🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey