Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of IDH Wildtype Gliomas or Non-histological (Molecular) Glioblastomas

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · Nov 9, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat certain types of brain tumors known as IDH wildtype gliomas, which include conditions like anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma. The aim is to see if using a specific chemotherapy drug called temozolomide along with radiation therapy can effectively kill more tumor cells and help control the disease compared to older treatment methods.

To be eligible for this trial, patients should have a confirmed diagnosis of grade II or grade III IDH wildtype gliomas and be in relatively good health, meaning they can perform daily activities without much difficulty. Participants will undergo radiation therapy and take temozolomide, and they will have regular check-ups to monitor their health and the effects of the treatment. It’s important to note that there are certain medical conditions that may prevent someone from joining this trial, so potential participants will need to discuss their health history with their doctor to see if they qualify.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Historical grade II and III gliomas IDH wildtype gliomas by including; diffuse astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, anaplastic oligodendroglioma, oligoastrocytoma, anaplastic oligoastrocytoma
• • IDH wildtype gliomas (molecularly defined high grade glioma or molecularly defined glioblastoma \[GBM\])
• • History \& physical exam, and Karnofsky performance status (KFS) of \>= 70 within 30 days prior to enrollment
• • Post-operative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast is mandatory and necessary for radiation therapy (RT) planning
• • Thin-slice (\< 1.5 mm) three-dimensional (3D) T1 pre and post contrast and axial T2/fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences for planning purposes are highly encouraged to obtain.
• • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,500 cells/mm\^3 (within 60 days prior to registration)
• • Platelets \>= 100,000 cells/mm\^3 (within 60 days prior to registration)
• • Hemoglobin \>= 10.0 g/dl (within 60 days prior to registration) (Note: The use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve hemoglobin \[Hgb\] \>= 10.0 g/dl is acceptable)
• • Bilirubin =\< 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) (within 60 days prior to registration)
• • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) =\< 3 x ULN (within 60 days prior to registration)
• • Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) \< 30 mg/dl (within 60 days prior to registration)
• • Serum creatinine \< 1.5 mg/dl (within 60 days prior to registration)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Definitive clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease; if applicable
• • Prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer) unless disease free for a minimum of 3 years. (For example, carcinoma in situ of the breast, oral cavity or cervix are permissible)
• • Prior cranial radiotherapy or radiotherapy to the head and neck where potential field overlaps would exist
• • Prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy for any brain tumor
• • Histologic diagnosis of gliosarcoma World Health Organization (WHO grade IV) or pilocytic astrocytoma (WHO grade I)
• • Multicentric glioblastoma
• • Leptomeningeal disease
• • Inability to undergo MRI with and without contrast
• * Severe, active co-morbidity defined as follows:
• • Unstable angina or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within 6 months prior to enrollment
• • Transmural myocardial infarction within the last 6 months prior to registration. Evidence of recent myocardial infarction or ischemia by the findings of S-T elevations of \>= 2 mm using the analysis of an electrocardiogram (EKG) performed within 28 days prior to registration. (Note: EKG to be performed only if clinical suspicion of cardiac issue)
• • • New York Heart Association grade II or greater congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within 12 months prior to registration
• • Serious and inadequately controlled arrhythmia at step 2 registration
• • Serious or non-healing wound, ulcer or bone fracture or history of abdominal fistula, intra-abdominal abscess requiring major surgical procedure, open biopsy or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to registration, with the exception of the craniotomy for surgical resection
• • Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration
• • Hepatic insufficiency resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation defects; note, however, that laboratory tests for coagulation parameters are not required for entry into this protocol
• • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of registration
• • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive with CD4 count \< 200 cells/microliter. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) based upon current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition; note, however, that HIV testing is not required for entry into this protocol. The need to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is because the treatments involved in this protocol may be significantly immunosuppressive with potentially fatal outcomes in patients already immunosuppressed
• • Any other severe immunocompromised condition
• • Active connective tissue disorders, such as lupus or scleroderma that in the opinion of the treating physician may put the patient at high risk for radiation toxicity
• • End-stage renal disease (i.e., on dialysis or dialysis has been recommended)
• • Any other major medical illnesses or psychiatric treatments that in the investigator's opinion will prevent administration or completion of protocol therapy