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Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation In Glioblastoma

Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation Fractionation Schedule for Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma (MARS-Glio)

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03557372
Enrollment
14
Registered
2018-06-15
Start date
2018-11-12
Completion date
2022-11-09
Last updated
2023-10-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Recurrent Glioblastoma

Keywords

Recurrent glioblastoma, Radiation Therapy

Brief summary

This research study is studying a new schedule of radiation therapy for recurrent glioblastoma as a possible treatment for this diagnosis. This radiation schedule is based on a new model for radiation resistance in glioblastoma. The name of the radiation schedule involved in this study is: \- Re-irradiation for glioblastoma using a novel Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation Fractionation Schedule

Detailed description

This research study is a Feasibility Study, which means that this is the first time that investigators are examining this new radiation schedule for recurrent glioblastoma. * The FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has approved radiation therapy as a treatment option for your disease. * This is the first time that this particular radiation schedule will be tested in humans. There many other studies which have tested different radiation schedules in glioblastoma. In this research study, investigators are adapting a standard two-week schedule of radiation commonly used for recurrent glioblastoma using a mathematical model. This study uses the same total dose of radiation as standard treatments but breaks up the dose into different amounts daily to maximize tumor kill. investigators have used a new mathematical model to create this schedule of radiation. This model was created to better represent how glioblastoma cells can escape the damaging effects of radiation. Based on the results of several laboratory studies, it is possible that this model may result in improved outcomes compared to standard radiation schedules. The primary question of this study is to see whether participants can complete this new radiation schedule at the scheduled times. In addition, investigators will follow participants to ensure that this treatment is safe. If this treatment proves feasible, investigators hope to compare this treatment directly with standard radiation schedules for newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma.

Interventions

RADIATIONMathematical Model-Adapted Radiation Fractionation Schedule

* Re-irradiation with 35 Gy delivered over 2 weeks, based upon reference dosing of 35 Gy in 10 Fractions over 2 weeks * Radiation therapy is delivered on Monday-Friday during standard clinic hours in our department. Each treatment may take 20-40 minutes. * Treatment will be once daily for the first 7 days of treatment and then three-times daily for the last three days of treatment.

Sponsors

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Participants must have recurrent glioblastoma (WHO Grade IV), as defined on brain imaging with CT or MRI, after prior receipt of definitive therapy including neurosurgical biopsy or resection and radiation therapy with or without systemic therapy. * Participants must be deemed appropriate candidates for re-irradiation * Histopathologic confirmation of disease as part of routine clinical care is required either at the time of initial diagnosis and/or at the time of recurrent disease. There is no requirement for central pathologic review. * Age ≥ 18 years at the time of enrollment * Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) of at least 70 *

Exclusion criteria

* Participants who have received more than one prior course of radiotherapy to the local site of progressive disease * Participants who have received prior radiotherapy to the local site of progressive disease within \< 3 months of the anticipated start of re-irradiation * Participants with recurrent tumor extensively abutting or involving the optic structures or brainstem, as assessed by the treating radiation oncologist * Participants without a definable tumor cavity on MRI or CT obtained at study enrollment * Participants receiving concurrent cytotoxic chemotherapy (i.e. temozolomide, CCNU, vincristine, procarbazine) or concurrent immunotherapy (i.e. pembrolizumab, nivolumab); however, participants may receive sequential chemotherapy before or after radiation without limitation. Participants may receive concurrent corticosteroid and/or anti-angiogenic therapy (i.e. bevacizumab) if clinically indicated.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants to Complete Model Adapted Radiations Fractionation Scheduled10 DaysSuccessful completion of radiotherapy is defined as receipt of all scheduled fractions of daily radiotherapy within 24 hours of once daily fractions and within 1 hour of three-times daily fractions.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Seizures6 monthsCount of number of patients developing new/worsening seizures within 6 months of receiving protocol radiation therapy
Overall Survival (OS)range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 monthsOverall Survival (OS) based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study entry to death or censored at date last known alive.
Grade 3-5 Treatment-related Toxicity Rate6 MonthsAll grade 3-5 adverse events (AE) with treatment attribution of possibly, probably or definite based on CTCAEv5 as reported on case report forms were counted. Rate is the proportion of treated participants experiencing at least one treatment-related grade 3-5 AE of any type during the time of observation.
Number of Participants With Radiation Necrosis6 monthsRadiation necrosis (RN) was defined by clinical assessment including imaging features of an expansile, centrally hypointense lesion with increasing surrounding vasogenic edema and typically without features of high grade recurrence (restricted diffusion, elevated cerebral blood volume). Symptomatic RN included patients with radiographic RN requiring intervention such as corticosteroid therapy for neurologic symptoms, headaches, or signs of elevated intracranial pressure.
Median Local Recurrence-free SurvivalDisease evaluated on visit 4,5,6 and every 2-4 months in long-term. The range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 months and the median was 7.3 months.Local recurrence-free survival based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the duration between randomization and documented Local recurrence or death, or is censored at time of last disease assessment.
Number of Participants Undergoing Salvage Craniotomy6 MonthsCount of patients undergoing salvage craniotomy for resection or decompression of progressively enlarging tumor within 6 months of receipt of protocol radiation therapy.
Number of Participants Receiving Additional Systemic Treatments After Reirradiation6 MonthsCount of patients undergoing systemic therapies for presumed recurrence or progression of disease within 6 months after receipt of protocol radiation therapy
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS)Disease evaluated on visit 4,5,6 and every 2-4 months in long-term. The range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 months and the median was 7.3 months.Progression-free survival based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the duration between randomization and documented disease progression (PD) (defined protocol section 12.7) or death, or is censored at time of last disease assessment.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

There are no details to report.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation
Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation Fractionation Schedule Mathematical Model-Adapted Radiation Fractionation Schedule: - Re-irradiation with 35 Gy delivered over 2 weeks, based upon reference dosing of 35 Gy in 10 Fractions over 2 weeks * Radiation therapy is delivered on Monday-Friday during standard clinic hours in our department. Each treatment may take 20-40 minutes. * Treatment will be once daily for the first 7 days of treatment and then three-times daily for the last three days of treatment.
14
Total14

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMathematical Model-Adapted Radiation
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
13 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
14 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
14 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
13 / 14
other
Total, other adverse events
8 / 14
serious
Total, serious adverse events
8 / 14

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants to Complete Model Adapted Radiations Fractionation Scheduled

Successful completion of radiotherapy is defined as receipt of all scheduled fractions of daily radiotherapy within 24 hours of once daily fractions and within 1 hour of three-times daily fractions.

Time frame: 10 Days

Population: All 14 participants were analyzed for the primary endpoint.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationNumber of Participants to Complete Model Adapted Radiations Fractionation Scheduled14 Participants
Secondary

Grade 3-5 Treatment-related Toxicity Rate

All grade 3-5 adverse events (AE) with treatment attribution of possibly, probably or definite based on CTCAEv5 as reported on case report forms were counted. Rate is the proportion of treated participants experiencing at least one treatment-related grade 3-5 AE of any type during the time of observation.

Time frame: 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationGrade 3-5 Treatment-related Toxicity Rate0.29 proportion of treated participants
Secondary

Median Local Recurrence-free Survival

Local recurrence-free survival based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the duration between randomization and documented Local recurrence or death, or is censored at time of last disease assessment.

Time frame: Disease evaluated on visit 4,5,6 and every 2-4 months in long-term. The range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 months and the median was 7.3 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationMedian Local Recurrence-free Survival6.2 Months
Secondary

Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

Progression-free survival based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the duration between randomization and documented disease progression (PD) (defined protocol section 12.7) or death, or is censored at time of last disease assessment.

Time frame: Disease evaluated on visit 4,5,6 and every 2-4 months in long-term. The range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 months and the median was 7.3 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS)4.3 Months
Secondary

Number of Participants Receiving Additional Systemic Treatments After Reirradiation

Count of patients undergoing systemic therapies for presumed recurrence or progression of disease within 6 months after receipt of protocol radiation therapy

Time frame: 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationNumber of Participants Receiving Additional Systemic Treatments After Reirradiation3 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants Undergoing Salvage Craniotomy

Count of patients undergoing salvage craniotomy for resection or decompression of progressively enlarging tumor within 6 months of receipt of protocol radiation therapy.

Time frame: 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationNumber of Participants Undergoing Salvage Craniotomy0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Radiation Necrosis

Radiation necrosis (RN) was defined by clinical assessment including imaging features of an expansile, centrally hypointense lesion with increasing surrounding vasogenic edema and typically without features of high grade recurrence (restricted diffusion, elevated cerebral blood volume). Symptomatic RN included patients with radiographic RN requiring intervention such as corticosteroid therapy for neurologic symptoms, headaches, or signs of elevated intracranial pressure.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationNumber of Participants With Radiation Necrosis0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Seizures

Count of number of patients developing new/worsening seizures within 6 months of receiving protocol radiation therapy

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationNumber of Participants With Seizures1 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS)

Overall Survival (OS) based on the Kaplan-Meier method is defined as the time from study entry to death or censored at date last known alive.

Time frame: range of follow-up from date of registration was 1.2 - 38.6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Mathematical Model-Adapted RadiationOverall Survival (OS)7.3 Months

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026