NEWLY DIANGOSED GLIOBLASTOMA ELDERLY PATIENTS MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10018337 Term: Glioblastoma multiforme System Organ Class: 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10018336 Term: Glioblastoma System Organ Class: 10029104 - Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Conditions
Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. = 70 years 2. Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) = 60 3. Newly diagnosed GBM intracranial histologically confirmed after biopsy or resection no more than 4-6 weeks prior to treatment; 4. Adequate bone marrow function (WBC = 3000 / ul, absolute neutrophil count = 1500 / ul, platelet count = 100,000 / mm3, and hemoglobin = 9 g / dL), hepatic (AST and ALT 50 / mL / min) before starting therapy 5. Informed consent Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 138
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of psychiatric disorders that may interfere with the feedback or neuro cognitive understanding of informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: Assessment of neurocognitive function in elderly patients (= 70 years) with GBM treated with RT or hypofractionated TMZ as single agent;Secondary Objective: 1. Overall survival 2. Evaluation of quality of life 3. Evaluation of tolerance to treatment ;Primary end point(s): Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised (HVLT-R), item "Total Recall", after 6 months of treatment ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 6 MONTHS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): OVERALL SURVIVAL; PROGRESSION FREE SURVIVAL; TOXICITY (CTC);Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: DEATH OR TWO YEARS FOLLOW-UP; DEATH OR PROGRESSION; MONTHLY | — |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
IFO