The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the surgical intervention and insertion of GLIADEL wafers on the neurocognitive functioning in patients with metastatic brain cancer.
Registry Overview
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Recruitment status
completed
Actual enrollment (reported)
69 participants
Study completion date
December 1, 2010
Actual (reported)
Listed locations
1 countries · 17 sites
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Rate of Deterioration in Neurocognitive Functioning (NF) at Month 12
NF was assessed as the performance of 3 neurocognitive domains:memory(MD),executive function(EFD), fine motor coordination(FMCD). For each domain, z-scores were derived from participant's scores in individual neurocognitive tests using an age-adjusted and education-adjusted normative distribution of scores from an unimpaired population.Individual z-scores from related tests were averaged to determine overall z-score.If a z-score average decreased from baseline by greater than or equal to(\>=)3 standard deviations(SD)in tests' normative age-adjusted distribution on 2 consecutive visits or decreased by \>=3 SD on last follow-up visit, participant were considered to have significant deterioration in their NF at time of the first decrease in z-score.Deterioration in NF:demonstrated deterioration for at least two of the three neurocognitive domains based on these changes from screening.Rate of deterioration in NF was measured as estimated percentage of participants using Kaplan-Meier method.
Month 12
Number of Participants With Neurocognitive Domains Preserved at Month 2
Preservation of NF was defined as a decrease of \<=1 SD, any increase, or no change (0 SD) in z-score for each domain (memory domain, executive function domain, and fine motor coordination domain).
Month 2
Number of Participants With Neurocognitive Domains Preserved at Month 4
Preservation of NF was defined as a decrease of \<=1 SD, any increase, or no change (0 SD) in z-score for each domain (memory domain, executive function domain, and fine motor coordination domain).
Month 4
Secondary Outcomes (7)
Percentage of Participants With Brain Tumor Recurrence (Local Recurrence, Distant Recurrence and Overall Recurrence)
Up to Month 12 (from baseline until evidence of neurological deterioration, had a local recurrence, withdrawn, died, lost to follow-up, or the study was closed)
Time to Recurrence (Local, Distant and Overall)
Up to Month 12 (from baseline until evidence of neurological deterioration, had a local recurrence, withdrawn, died, lost to follow-up, or the study was closed)
Correlation of Tumor Recurrence With Residual Mass Effect
Up to Month 12 (from baseline until evidence of neurological deterioration, had a local recurrence, withdrawn, died, lost to follow-up, or the study was closed)
Correlation of Tumor Recurrence (Local, Distant or Overall) With NF Domain Scores
Up to Month 12 (from baseline until evidence of neurological deterioration, had a local recurrence, withdrawn, died, lost to follow-up, or the study was closed)
Percentage of Participants With Neurologic Death
Up to Month 12 (from baseline until evidence of neurological deterioration, had a local recurrence, withdrawn, died, lost to follow-up, or the study was closed)
Resect the tumor as completely as possible. After repeated irrigation of the decompressed area demonstrates no bleeding, and care is taken not to have any foreign material enter the ventricle, up to 8 GLIADEL wafers should be placed to cover the entire surface area of the resection cavity (if possible). Slight overlapping of wafer edges is permitted. The number of wafers will be determined by the size of the tumor resection cavity. Each GLIADEL wafer contains 7.7 mg of carmustine, resulting in a dose of 61.6 mg when 8 wafers are implanted. The GLIADEL wafer is a round white to yellow disk with flat surfaces.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
You may qualify if:
Can provide signed/dated Informed Consent, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) authorization.
Are a male or female patient 18 years of age or older.
NorthShore University HealthSystem Reseach Institute
Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Related Publications (1)
Brem S, Meyers CA, Palmer G, Booth-Jones M, Jain S, Ewend MG. Preservation of neurocognitive function and local control of 1 to 3 brain metastases treated with surgery and carmustine wafers. Cancer. 2013 Nov 1;119(21):3830-8. doi: 10.1002/cncr.28307. Epub 2013 Aug 23.
Number of Participants With Neurocognitive Domains Preserved at Month 6
Preservation of NF was defined as a decrease of \<=1 SD, any increase, or no change (0 SD) in z-score for each domain (memory domain, executive function domain, and fine motor coordination domain).
Month 6
Number of Participants With Neurocognitive Domains Preserved at Month 9
Preservation of NF was defined as a decrease of \<=1 SD, any increase, or no change (0 SD) in z-score for each domain (memory domain, executive function domain, and fine motor coordination domain).
Month 9
Number of Participants With Neurocognitive Domains Preserved at Month 12
Preservation of NF was defined as a decrease of less than or equal to (\<=) 1 SD, any increase, or no change (0 SD) in z-score for each domain (memory domain, executive function domain, and fine motor coordination domain).
Month 12
+2 more secondary outcomes
Are willing to a use barrier method of contraception if fertile or of childbearing potential until 30 days after surgical resection. If the patient receives subsequent chemotherapy during study participation (as allowed by the protocol), appropriate contraception will be managed by the principal investigator.
Have a primary diagnosis of solid-based tumor cancer (except small cell lung cancer (SCLS), lymphoma, germ cell cancer or anaplastic thyroid cancer) or unknown primary cancer and have 1-3 brain metastasis(es) for which surgical resection is planned for a single metastasis and any remaining metastases are planned for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS);
an intra-operative diagnosis of metastatic brain tumor in a patient with a single brain lesion.
Have a life expectancy of ≥12 weeks.
Have a Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score of 70 or higher.
Have Recursive Partitioning Analysis (RPA) status of 1 or 2.
Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 14 days of the surgical resection; and
Patients must be able to understand English, either orally or in writing, and be able to consent and complete the required assessments and procedures.
You may not qualify if:
Are unable or unwilling to understand study assessment or to cooperate with the study procedures as determined by the investigator.
Have a history of allergic reaction or known hypersensitivity to BCNU (carmustine) or other components of the GLIADEL, such as polifeprosan polymer.
Have a history of prior cranial irradiation.
Have a prior diagnosis of Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor.
Have received prior treatment for brain tumors.
Have had prior exposure to GLIADEL or its components, such as polifeprosan polymer.
Have any uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions which preclude them from participating in or completing the study procedures.
Concurrent severe medical conditions include, but are not limited to, active infection, acute hepatitis, cardiac arrhythmia, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled seizures, pulmonary insufficiency, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolus, etc.
Have a diagnosis of tumor in the brain stem or posterior fossa.
Have an RPA status of 3.
Have a diagnosis of leptomeningeal disease at time of enrollment; or
Are currently pregnant or lactating, or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
Weill Medical College Department of Neurological Surgery
New York, New York, 10021, United States
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
Trinity Mother Frances Health System
Tyler, Texas, 75702, United States
Primary Completion
December 1, 2010
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
December 1, 2010
Actual (reported)
Last Updated
March 16, 2020
Results First Posted
March 16, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-02
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