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Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
Interventions
Radiation: Stereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x7Gy
Radiation: Stereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x5Gy
Registration Number
NCT01464177
Lead Sponsor
Andre Tsin Chih Chen
Brief Summary

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary brain tumor in adults. The treatment comprises maximal safe resection followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Despite appropriate management, 90% of the patients will develop relapse or progression. After progression, the median survival is 5.2 months (Stupp, 2009).

The treatment of GBM relapse remains investigational. Reirradiation is an option in selected cases.

The objective of this study is to compare 2 schemes of stereotactic hypofractionated radiotherapy in the management of recurrent GBM.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years of age or older
  • KPS equal or greater than 60
  • Anatomopathological confirmation of GBM
  • Previous RT with therapeutic doses
  • At least 5 months from the end of RT course
  • Not a candidate to surgical resection
  • Patients with partial resection after resection of recurrent GBM will be allowed
  • Patients with local progression after resection of recurrent GBM will be allowed
  • Lesion with a maximal 150cc volume, as defined by enhancing portion in contrast enhanced MRI
  • Hemoglobin levels (Hb) equal or greater than 10ng/dl. Blood transfusions to correct the Hb will be allowed.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Important comorbidities
  • Concomitant chemotherapy
  • Contraindication to MRI
  • Brainstem glioma

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Stereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x7GyStereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x7GyStereotactic hypofractionated radiation therapy delivered as follows: * Gross tumor volume (GTV) equals enhancement area in T1 contrast enhanced MRI. * Planning tumor volume (PTV) equals GTV plus 3mm margin. * the dose of radiation will be 35Gy delivered in 5 fractions.1 fraction per day, non consecutive days in a maximum period of 10 working days. * RT to begin in a maximum of 2 weeks after randomization.
Stereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x5GyStereotactic hypofractionated RT 5x5GyStereotactic hypofractionated radiation therapy delivered as follows: * Gross tumor volume (GTV) equals enhancement area in T1 contrast enhanced MRI. * Planning tumor volume (PTV) equals GTV plus 3mm margin. * the dose of radiation will be 25Gy delivered in 5 fractions.1 fraction per day, non consecutive days in a maximum period of 10 working days. * RT to begin in a maximum of 2 weeks after randomization.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
progression free survivalfrom date of randomization until date of first documented progression or death from any cause, which ever comes first, assessed up to 48 months

progression free survival as defined by the "Response Assesment in Neuro Oncology Working Group"(Wen, 2010). Briefly progression is defined as:

* increase in 25% of the product of perpendicular diameters of enhancing lesions

* significant increase in T2/Flair non enhancing component

* appearance of new lesions

* clinical deterioration not attributable to other causes other than the tumor or reduction in corticosteroid dose

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
local controlfrom date of randomization until date of local progression, assessed up to 48 months
toxicityfrom date of randomization until death, assessed up to 48 months

* toxicity scored by the Common Terminology of Adverse Events version 4

* will be assessed every 2 months or in case of patient hospitalization or visit to the E.R.

overall survivalfrom date of randomization until death from any cause, assessed up to 48 months
quality of lifefrom date of randomization until last follow-up, assessed up to a period of 48 months

* quality of life measured by the "FACT Br" questionary

* will be assessed every 2 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP

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Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

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