At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Histologically confirmed high-grade glioma (WHO grade III or IV) including anaplastic astrocytoma, anaplastic oligodendroglioma, glioblastoma multiforme, or other specified subtypes
- ✓Unfavorable low-grade glioma with gliomatosis cerebri or bithalamic involvement
- ✓Newly diagnosed disease
- ✓Intracranial or spinal cord tumors allowed
- ✕Prior or concurrent biologic agents
- ✕Prior or concurrent chemotherapy
- ✕Prior radiotherapy
- ✕Other prior or concurrent anticancer or experimental treatment
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A Phase I/II Trial of a New Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (Tarceva; Erlotinib Hydrochloride; OSI-774) During and After Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Patients With Newly Diagnosed High Grade Glioma and Unfavorable Low-Grade Glioma
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Erlotinib hydrochloride for Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors. Completed, enrolled 62 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Erlotinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor. It may also make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Giving radiation therapy together with erlotinib may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying the side effects and best dose of erlotinib when given together with radiation therapy and to see how well they work in treating young patients with newly diagnosed glioma.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
This study has 2 components: a Phase I component which estimated the MTD and DLT(s) of erlotinib given once a day during and after conventionally fractionated RT for a period of 8 weeks (DLT-evaluation period), followed by continuous administration of this medication for up to 3 years; and a Phase II component where erlotinib will be given at the MTD during and after RT for 2 years. The recommended dose of erlotinib for the Phase II component of the current study is 120mg/m2 per day (maximum dose of 200mg per day).