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Clinical Trials/NCT01342757
NCT01342757
Completed
Not Applicable

Using Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) to Predict Response of Vorinostat Treatment in Glioblastoma

National Cancer Institute (NCI)1 site in 1 country12 target enrollmentDecember 2010

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
vorinostat
Conditions
Adult Glioblastoma
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Enrollment
12
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Measurable Change on Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging After Vorinostat Administration
Status
Completed
Last Updated
8 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This clinical trial is studying magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging in predicting response in patients to vorinostat and temozolomide in patients with recurrent, progressive, or newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Vorinostat may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Vorinostat may also help temozolomide work better by making tumor cells more sensitive to the drug. Imaging procedures, such as magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging, may help measure the patient's response to vorinostat and temozolomide and allow doctors to plan better treatment.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the strength of the association between magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) imaging measurable biomarkers and response to vorinostat plus temozolomide. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate MRS-detected inositol and N-acetylaspartate (NAA) levels (at 3 tesla) as indicators of mood alterations as measured by a self-report depression survey (IDS-SR). OUTLINE: Patients receive vorinostat orally (PO) once daily (QD) on days -7 to -1 (course 1 only) and days 8-14 and 22-28 and temozolomide PO QD on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients previously treated with standard radiotherapy and temozolomide receive maintenance temozolomide PO on days 1-5. Treatment repeats every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicities. Patients undergo magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging at baseline and at approximately 1 and 8 weeks on treatment. Patients also undergo an Inventory of Depression Symptomatology Self-Reported (IDS-SR) assessment at baseline and periodically during study.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
December 2010
End Date
May 2012
Last Updated
8 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients must have 1 of the following:
  • Diagnosis of recurrent or progressive glioblastoma
  • Patients with recurrent disease may have had treatment for any number of prior relapses
  • Newly diagnosed glioblastoma and have completed radiation therapy and are receiving standard follow-up temozolomide
  • Must be able to have an MRI, and have a measurable contrast-enhancing supratentorial tumor of at least 1 cm by shortest diameter
  • Residual disease following resection measuring 1 cm in diameter or greater is mandated for eligibility into the study
  • Patients must have a stable or progressive disease as determined by serial brain MRI using the McDonald Criteria on a scan 14 days or fewer before registration and on a stable steroid dose for 5 days
  • Patients with prior therapy that included interstitial brachytherapy or stereotactic radiosurgery must have confirmation of true progressive disease rather than radiation necrosis based upon either positron emission tomography (PET) or thallium scanning, MR spectroscopy, or surgical documentation of disease
  • White Blood Cell Count \> 3,000/μL
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count \> 1,500/μL

Exclusion Criteria

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV Axis I or II diagnosis (as determined by PI), exclusive of nicotine dependence.
  • Pregnant.
  • Contraindications to MRI: pacemaker, aneurysm clips, neurostimulators, cochlear implants, metal in eyes, steel worker, or other implants.
  • Active medical or neurological disorder.
  • History of alcohol or drug dependence

Arms & Interventions

Arm I

Patients receive vorinostat once daily on days -7 to -1 (course 1 only) and days 8-14 and 22-28 and temozolomide on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging at baseline and at approximately 1 and 8 weeks on treatment. Patients also undergo a survey administration of Inventory of Depression Symptomatology Self-Reported (IDS-SR) assessment at baseline and periodically during study.

Intervention: vorinostat

Arm I

Patients receive vorinostat once daily on days -7 to -1 (course 1 only) and days 8-14 and 22-28 and temozolomide on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging at baseline and at approximately 1 and 8 weeks on treatment. Patients also undergo a survey administration of Inventory of Depression Symptomatology Self-Reported (IDS-SR) assessment at baseline and periodically during study.

Intervention: temozolomide

Arm I

Patients receive vorinostat once daily on days -7 to -1 (course 1 only) and days 8-14 and 22-28 and temozolomide on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging at baseline and at approximately 1 and 8 weeks on treatment. Patients also undergo a survey administration of Inventory of Depression Symptomatology Self-Reported (IDS-SR) assessment at baseline and periodically during study.

Intervention: magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging

Arm I

Patients receive vorinostat once daily on days -7 to -1 (course 1 only) and days 8-14 and 22-28 and temozolomide on days 1-5. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging at baseline and at approximately 1 and 8 weeks on treatment. Patients also undergo a survey administration of Inventory of Depression Symptomatology Self-Reported (IDS-SR) assessment at baseline and periodically during study.

Intervention: survey administration

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Measurable Change on Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging After Vorinostat Administration

Time Frame: 9 weeks

Changes in magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging signal and semiquantitative analysis of inositol, choline, lactate, and N-acetyl aspartate (NAA) signal are measured. The values for each of these metabolites are normalized to baseline at one and nine weeks. The values of all the metabolites at one week are added and this is the magnetic resonance spectroscopic index for one week. This is done again at nine weeks. The number is unitless and there is no range limit. Positive values represent normalization of tumor metabolism and negative values suggest no improvement or worsening of metabolic character.

Proportion of Patients With Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Response to Initial Vorinostat by MRI and MRS Scans as Determined by Spectroscopic Index

Time Frame: 9 weeks

Changes in magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging signal and semiquantitative analysis of inositol, choline, lactate, and N-acetylaspartate signal are measured. The values for each of these metabolites are normalized to baseline at one and nine weeks. The values of all the metabolites at one week are added and this is the magnetic resonance spectroscopic index for one week. This is done again at nine weeks. The number is unitless and there is no range limit. Positive values represent normalization of tumor metabolism and negative values suggest no improvement or worsening of metabolic character.

Proportion of Patients Who Experience Metabolic Restoration Between the Responders and Non-responder Groups by MRS Scans

Time Frame: After 1 week

Baseline MRS was performed 1-3 days before initiation of treatment. Follow-up MRS studies were performed at day 7. A standard quadrature head coil was used to collect MR data. A responder was defined as stable disease: determined in glioblastoma to be between a 25% volume increase and 50% volume decrease compared to baseline imaging at the therapy initiation at the 2 month follow-up visit. The spectroscopic restoration index was calculated (ΔN-acetyl aspartate + Δcreatine + Δmyo-inositol - Δcholine - Δ(lactate / lipids)).

Secondary Outcomes

  • Mean Change in Metabolite Levels(Baseline to 1 week)

Study Sites (1)

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