Surveillance of Association of Immune Status and Prognosis of CNS Germ Cell Tumor Survivors (NCT04909307) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Surveillance of Association of Immune Status and Prognosis of CNS Germ Cell Tumor Survivors
China150 participantsStarted 2019-06-01
Plain-language summary
Platinum-based chemotherapy, alternating at 21-days intervals with cycles of ifosfamide, cisplatin, and etoposide (ICE) and subsequently received radiotherapy were considered as standard treatment for intracranial germ cell tumors. However, whether reliable clinical data can quantify the damage degree of immunologic function caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy is still unknown. This project regards the level of lymphocyte and immunocyte in peripheral blood as a quantitative index to reflect the dynamic change of the immunologic function of patients with CNS germ cell tumors before and after chemoradiotherapy treatment. Meanwhile, the investigators will also investigate the relationship between the level of lymphocyte and immunocyte in peripheral blood and the response rate of therapy.This study is designed to prospectively analyze the dynamic changes of immune status, prognosis and society function after standard treatment in patients with intracranial germ cell tumor.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary diagnosis of an intracranial germ cell tumor (Histologically confirmed intracranial non-germinomatous or germinoma germ cell tumor).
* Histologically unconfirmed pineal and/or suprasellar tumors with serum/CSF beta HCG levels greater than 50 mIU/mL or AFP levels greater than 10 ng/ml or above institutional norm.
* No history of anti-tumor treatment
* Female subjects of childbearing potential have a negative pregnancy test and must agree to take effective contraceptive measures during the study period and within 3 months after the last dose;
* Be willing and able to provide written informed consent/assent for the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with immune function deficiency : immunosuppression status, including autoimmune disease, post-operation of organ transplantation, in-taking immunosuppressive drug, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients,
* Known history of active tuberculosis not adequately treated or positive QuantiFERON TB Gold test.
* Hypoproteinemia (eg, in case of severe liver disease or nephrotic syndrome) with serum albumin \<3.0 g/dL.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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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Association between level of immune function and overall survival in patients with intracranial germ cell tumors.