Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy With Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Recurrent Maligna… (NCT01392209) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy With Bevacizumab in the Treatment of Recurrent Malignant Glioma
United States15 participantsStarted 2011-07-08
Plain-language summary
The best dose of radiation to be given with bevacizumab is currently unknown. This study will use higher doses of radiation with bevacizumab than have been used before. This study will test the safety of radiation given at different doses with bevacizumab to find out what effects, good and/or bad, it has on the patient and the malignant glioma or related brain cancers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients must have EITHER
* Histologically confirmed intracranial malignant glioma of the following types: Glioblastoma, Anaplastic astrocytoma (AA), Anaplastic oligodendroglioma (AO), Anaplastic oligo-astrocytoma (AOA) also called anaplastic mixed gliomas, Malignant glioma NOS (not otherwise specified). Patients will be eligible if the original histology was low-grade glioma and a subsequent histological diagnosis of a high grade (malignant) glioma is made.
OR
* Histologically confirmed low grade (WHO grade II) gliomas (such as low grade astrocytoma, low grade oligodendroglioma, low grade oligo-astrocytoma (mixed gliomas), or low grade glioma NOS) IF there is radiographic evidence by MRI of malignant transformation but histologic confirmation of high grade (malignant) transformation would not be otherwise undertaken for routine clinical care. Inclusion of patients in this group will allow increased accrual rapidity by enrolling patients who are otherwise ineligible for almost all malignant glioma trials yet whom are treated presumptively for malignant glioma. The primary aim of the phase I study is not determination of efficacy. Therefore, inclusion of such patients will not affect efficacy analyses.
Participating site confirmation is adequate.
* Able to undergo brain MRI scans.
* MRI scan with gadolinium contrast showing geographically-circumscribed tumor ≤40 cc incorporating both enhancing and non-enhancing volume. This is calculated by the produ…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.