Recurrent Mycosis Fungoides, Refractory Mycosis Fungoides, Stage III Mycosis Fungoides, Stage II Mycosis Fungoides, Stage I Mycosis Fungoides
Conditions
Brief summary
This clinical trial studies low- dose total skin electron therapy in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA mycosis fungoides that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or has returned after a period of improvement (relapsed). Radiation therapy uses high energy electrons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Rotisserie technique is a method in which the patient receives total skin electron therapy while standing on a rotating platform. Giving low dose total skin electron therapy using rotisserie technique may kill tumor cells, while having fewer side effects, and may allow therapy to be repeated in future if clinically indicated.
Detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To assess the skin-related quality of life using an established method (Skindex-29), with comparisons made between pre-treatment and each of follow-up post-treatment skin assessments. II. To assess the durability of response using an established method (modified Severity-Weight Assessment \[mSWAT\] tool), with comparisons made between pre-treatment and each of follow-up post-treatment skin assessments. III. To determine side effect profile for low dose total skin electron therapy (TSE) for mycosis fungoides administered via rotisserie technique. OUTLINE: The investigational portion of this research study involves collecting quality of life (QOL) questionnaire data and objective measurements of patients' skin responses, which are obtained by the radiation oncologist during the patient's standard of care radiation treatment planning. Patients will also undergo standard of care low-dose total skin electron therapy for under 1 hour daily on days 10-21. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up at 6 and 12 weeks, and then every 3 months thereafter.
Interventions
OTHERQuality-of-Life Assessment
At initial visit (day 1) - for determination of a baseline quality of life, patients will be given a self-reported questionnaire called the Skindex-29. Following standard of care radiation treatments, at weeks 6 \& 12, and every 3 months thereafter, patients will complete the Skindex-29 questionnaire.
OTHERObjective Grading of Skin Findings
At initial visit (day 1) , using mSWAT the radiation oncologist can follow the patient's treatment response by accurately grading the severity of the patient's skin findings. Following standard of care radiation treatments, at weeks 6 \& 12, and every 3 months thereafter, mSWAT will again be determined by physician. Follow-up visits will continue until patient has a change in disease.
Sponsors
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Biopsy confirmed mycosis fungoides stage IB-IIIA * Skin manifestations of mycosis fungoides that are refractory to or have relapsed on at least one prior therapy, which may include topical steroids * Life expectancy \> 6 months
Exclusion criteria
* Serious medical condition that would make treatment unsafe * Pregnant or lactating patient
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in skin-related quality of life assessed by Skindex-29 | Baseline to up to 3 years | Skindex-29 is a validated quality of life questionnaire to help quantify how mycosis fungoides may affect one's quality of life on a day to day basis, including emotional impact of the skin disease. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in the durability of response assessed by mSWAT tool | Baseline to up to 3 years | mSWAT is the Modified Severity Weighted Assessment Tool used by the radiation oncologist during complete physical examination to quantify skin findings of patches, plaques, and tumors in all regions of the body; this would help the radiation oncologist and dermatologist to better follow the response to treatment. |
| Incidence of side effects of low dose total skin electron therapy administered via rotisserie technique | Up to 3 years | The patient will be closely monitored by the radiation oncologist during treatment, with at least 2-3 visits while patient is on treatment. Side effects will be documents in patient medical records. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAustin Kirschner, MD, PhD
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Outcome results
None listed