Bortezomib and Temozolomide in Recurrent Grade-4 Glioma Unmethylated MGMT Promoter (BORTEM-17) (NCT03643549) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Bortezomib and Temozolomide in Recurrent Grade-4 Glioma Unmethylated MGMT Promoter (BORTEM-17)
Norway63 participantsStarted 2018-08-30
Plain-language summary
This phase IB/II trial is designed to investigate the safety and survival benefits for patients with recurrent grade-4 with unmethylated MGMT promoter treated with Bortezomib and Temozolomide in a specific schedule.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy \> 8 weeks
* Histologically confirmed intracranial glioblastoma (GBM), with MGMT unmethylated promoter
* Must submit an unstained paraffin block and/ or cryopreserved tumour tissue from surgical procedure
* Radiologically (MRI) confirmed tumour relapse/progression ≥ 12 weeks since completed radiotherapy
* Measurable recurrent tumor
* Tumor not available for radio-surgery
* If previously treated with gammaknife, at least one evaluable lesion outside the irradiated area is required, unless the time after the radiosurgery is 12 weeks or more
* Written informed consent for study participation and tumour, blood sample collection obtained before performance of any study related procedure.
* Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70
* WBC ≥ 3,000/mm\^3
* ANC ≥ 1,500/mm\^3
* Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm\^3
* Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL (transfusion allowed)
* Bilirubin \< 2.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
* serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \< 2.5 times ULN
* Estimated GFR ≥ 60 mL/minute
* Serum sodium \> 130 mmol/L
* Serum potassium level within normal limit
* Stable or reduced doses of corticosteroids for at least 1 week prior to enrolment
* Negative pregnancy test no longer than 14 days prior to enrollment
* Fertile patients and female partners with child bearing potential of male patients must use adequate contraception
* Patients on EIAED must be transitioned to non-EAIED for ≥ 2 weeks
* Unfractionated and/or low molecular weight heparin allowed
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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.