Topotecan Using Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED) in High Grade Glioma (NCT02278510) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
Topotecan Using Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED) in High Grade Glioma
United States3 participantsStarted 2014-12-09
Plain-language summary
Topotecan is a FDA-approved drug when given by intravenous injection, but it is not effective against brain tumors when given intravenously. The Cleveland Multiport Catheter is a new, investigational device that will be used to deliver topotecan directly into participants' brain tumors. One purpose of this study is to determine whether the Cleveland Multiport Catheter can be used effectively and safely to deliver topotecan directly into brain tumors. This study will also evaluate different doses of topotecan that can be delivered to a participant's brain tumor with use of the Cleveland Multiport Catheter, and it will also examine how their tumor responds to treatment with topotecan.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed diagnosis of supratentorial WHO Grade III or IV (High Grade Glioma) that has undergone surgical biopsy or resection followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy, that has evidence of recurrence or progression based on imaging studies and a stereotactic biopsy is indicated for confirmation of recurrence/progression
* Karnofsky Performance Status 70-100
* MRI demonstration of a stereotactically accessible enhancing mass of less than 40cm3 that does not require resection to relieve clinically significant mass effect
* Patient understands the procedures and agrees to comply with the study requirements by providing written informed consent
Laboratory values within the following ranges:
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)≥1,500/microliter
* Platelet count≥100,000/microliter
* Hemoglobin≥10g/dL
* Normal PT/PTT
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of at least 50mL/min
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient is mentally or legally incapacitated at the time of the study
* Known HIV(+) or has been diagnosed with AIDS
* Participation in another investigational drug study in the prior 4 weeks
* Positive pregnancy test in a female
* Patient, in the opinion of the investigator, is likely to be poorly compliant
* Diffuse subependymal or CSF disease
* Tumors involving the cerebellum
* Tumor enhancement involving both hemispheres
* Active infection requiring treatment
* Unexplained febrile illness
* Radiation or chemotherapy within 4 weeks of enrollme…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Spatial distribution of topotecan
Timeframe: 24 weeks
2
Number of catheter- and/or drug-related complications