Recruiting PHASE3 Astrocytoma

Tests treatment safety and results for Astrocytoma

Official title Efficacy of Post-radiation Adjuvant Temozolomide Chemotherapy in Residue Low-grade Glioma

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01649830

What this study is testing

What is Temozolomide?

Temozolomide is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily, being studied as a potential treatment for astrocytoma.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
Low-grade glioma (LGG) is a common primary brain tumor in young adults. The infiltrative nature and frequent growth in eloquent area in brain often makes total resection impossible.
  • Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 60

You may be able to join if

  • Age: 18 years to 60 years
  • Incompletely resected supratentorial WHO II astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma or oligodendroastrocytoma
  • Karnofsky Performance Score ≥ 60
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function
  • Ability of subject to understand character and individual consequences of the clinical trial

You likely can't join if

  • Refusal to participate the study
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to temozolomide
  • Previous irradiation, prior radiosurgery or prior chemotherapy
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Malignant tumor other than brain tumor
  • Contraindicated for MRI examination
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age: 18 years to 60 years
  • Incompletely resected supratentorial WHO II astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma or oligodendroastrocytoma
  • Karnofsky Performance Score ≥ 60
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function
  • Ability of subject to understand character and individual consequences of the clinical trial
  • Written informed consent
What rules you out
  • Refusal to participate the study
  • Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to temozolomide
  • Previous irradiation, prior radiosurgery or prior chemotherapy
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Malignant tumor other than brain tumor
  • Contraindicated for MRI examination
  • Unable to comply with the follow-up studies of this trial

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.