NCT04181684

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment regimen of using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) and Hypo-fractionated Radiation Therapy to treat patients with recurrent gliomas.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
32

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Jan 2020

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress92%
Jan 2020Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 24, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 29, 2019

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 8, 2020

Completed
6.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 23, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

6.9 years

First QC Date

November 24, 2019

Last Update Submit

January 22, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Gliomas, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy, Brain, Brain Tumor, Radiotherapy, Proton Therapy, Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy, Malignant, Glioblastoma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Adverse Events

    To complete protocol treatment without undue treatment-related acute toxicity in recurrent or progressive glioma subjects undergoing LITT followed by hypofractionated radiation therapy.

    2 years

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Progression-free survival at 6 months

    2 Years

  • Median progression-free survival

    2 Years

  • Median overall survival

    2 years

  • 1-year overall survival

    2 years

  • Overall response rate

    2 years

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

Experimental: LITT with Hypofractionated radiation therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) followed by hypo-fractionated radiation therapy, 35Gy/10 fractions.

Device: Procedure: LITTRadiation: Hypo-Fractionated Radiation Therapy

Interventions

This procedure is done under MRI guidance and employs low-powered thermal energy to achieve tumor ablation through coagulation.

Also known as: Laser Interstitial thermal therapy
Experimental: LITT with Hypofractionated radiation therapy

Treatments will be delivered once daily on consecutive treatment days (typically 5 fractions per week). Radiation therapy simulation is to be performed within 10 days of the LITT procedure.

Experimental: LITT with Hypofractionated radiation therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age22 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients with history of a WHO Grade II-IV glioma with radiographic evidence of recurrent or progressive tumor
  • Patient must have received prior radiation therapy for initial treatment of glioma
  • Patients with any number of recurrences are allowed as long as the patient has not undergone re-irradiation
  • Brain MRI with contrast demonstrates an enhancing tumor ≤ 6 cm in largest diameter within 60 days prior to registration
  • History and physical including neurological exam within 30 days prior to registration
  • Karnofsky performance status ≥ 60% within 30 days prior to registration
  • Age ≥ 22 years old
  • Minimum interval since completion of prior radiation treatment is 8 weeks
  • Patients will only receive re-irradiation if pathology from LITT is consistent with recurrent tumor
  • Patients must have signed an approved informed consent
  • Patients with the potential for pregnancy or impregnating their partner must agree to practice effective contraceptive methods to avoid conception while on study and for 6 months after study completion.
  • Female patients of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 28 days prior to study registration.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients that are not surgical candidates for stereotactic biopsy or laser ablation
  • Patients with impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac diseases, including any of the following:
  • History or presence of serious uncontrolled ventricular or significant arrhythmias.
  • Any of the following within 6 months prior to registration: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary artery bypass graft, congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, transient ischemic attack , pulmonary embolism
  • Infratentorial tumor or evidence of leptomeningeal spread
  • Inability to undergo a MRI
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

RECRUITING

UCH Kaufman Cancer Center

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014, United States

RECRUITING

Central Maryland Radiation Oncology

Columbia, Maryland, 21044, United States

RECRUITING

Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Glen Burnie, Maryland, 21061, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

GlioblastomaBrain NeoplasmsGliomaNeoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AstrocytomaNeoplasms, NeuroepithelialNeuroectodermal TumorsNeoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms, Nerve TissueCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsNervous System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Mark Mishra, MD

CONTACT

Megan A Camara, RN

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 24, 2019

First Posted

November 29, 2019

Study Start

January 8, 2020

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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