Phase 1/2 CTO + Bevacizumab for Recurrent Glioma Post-Bevacizumab Failure
Stopped: Study terminated early due to funding reasons prior to completing Phase 1
United States17 participantsStarted 2013-10
Plain-language summary
The primary objectives of the study are to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Carboxyamidotriazole Orotate (CTO) when combined with standard dosing of bevacizumab among patients with recurrent malignant glioma (WHO grade III or IV) that have previously failed bevacizumab (Phase 1); to determine the activity of CTO alone in bevacizumab-failure WHO grade IV malignant glioma patients (Phase 2, Arm 1); to determine the activity of CTO plus bevacizumab in bevacizumab-failure WHO grade IV malignant glioma patients (Phase 2, Arm 2).
This study was terminated early due to funding issues. At the time of termination, the study was still in Phase 1 and no MTD for the combination of CTO and bevacizumab had been determined for this population. Phase 2 will not proceed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Phase 1 portion: Patients must have recurrent histologically confirmed diagnosis of World Health Organization (WHO) grade III or IV malignant glioma with no more than 3 prior progressions
* Phase 2 portion: Patients must have recurrent histologically confirmed diagnosis of WHO grade IV malignant glioma (glioblastoma or gliosarcoma) with no more than 3 prior progressions.
* Must have had a least 1 prior progression on a bevacizumab-containing regimen
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years
* Karnofsky ≥ 70%
* Bi-dimensionally measurable disease, as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging based on The Revised Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) criteria
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1000 cells/µl, Platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/µl (without transfusion within 14 days before enrollment)
* Adequate renal function as indicated by the following: Serum creatinine \< 1.25 times upper limit of normal (ULN) or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 50 ml/min; Urine dipstick for proteinuria \< 2+ unless a 24-hour urine protein \<1 g of protein is demonstrated
* Prothrombin time (PT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN within 14 days prior to first study treatment for patients not receiving anti-coagulation. The use of full-dose oral or parenteral anticoagulants is permitted as long as the PT or aPTT is within therapeutic limits (according to the medical standard of the enrolling institution) and the patient has been on a stable dose o…
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.
What they're measuring
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Phase 1: Determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of CTO when combined with standard dosing of bevacizumab
Timeframe: 1 year
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Phase 2: Percentage of subjects who remain alive and progression-free at 6 months