scholarly journals A randomized phase III study of short-course radiotherapy combined with Temozolomide in elderly patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma; Japan clinical oncology group study JCOG1910 (AgedGlio-PIII)

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshiki Arakawa ◽  
Keita Sasaki ◽  
Yohei Mineharu ◽  
Megumi Uto ◽  
Takashi Mizowaki ◽  
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Abstract Background The current standard treatment for elderly patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma is surgery followed by short-course radiotherapy with temozolomide. In recent studies, 40 Gy in 15 fractions vs. 60 Gy in 30 fractions, 34 Gy in 10 fractions vs. 60 Gy in 30 fractions, and 40 Gy in 15 fractions vs. 25 Gy in 5 fractions have been reported as non-inferior. The addition of temozolomide increased the survival benefit of radiotherapy with 40 Gy in 15 fractions. However, the optimal regimen for radiotherapy plus concomitant temozolomide remains unresolved. Methods This multi-institutional randomized phase III trial was commenced to confirm the non-inferiority of radiotherapy comprising 25 Gy in 5 fractions with concomitant (150 mg/m2/day, 5 days) and adjuvant temozolomide over 40 Gy in 15 fractions with concomitant (75 mg/m2/day, every day from first to last day of radiation) and adjuvant temozolomide in terms of overall survival (OS) in elderly patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. A total of 270 patients will be accrued from 51 Japanese institutions in 4 years and follow-up will last 2 years. Patients 71 years of age or older, or 71–75 years old with resection of less than 90% of the contrast-enhanced region, will be registered and randomly assigned to each group with 1:1 allocation. The primary endpoint is OS, and the secondary endpoints are progression-free survival, frequency of adverse events, proportion of Karnofsky performance status preservation, and proportion of health-related quality of life preservation. The Japan Clinical Oncology Group Protocol Review Committee approved this study protocol in April 2020. Ethics approval was granted by the National Cancer Center Hospital Certified Review Board. Patient enrollment began in August 2020. Discussion If the primary endpoint is met, short-course radiotherapy comprising 25 Gy in 5 fractions with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide will be a standard of care for elderly patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Trial registration Registry number: jRCTs031200099. Date of Registration: 27/Aug/2020. Date of First Participant Enrollment: 4/Sep/2020.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. LBA2-LBA2 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Perry ◽  
Normand Laperriere ◽  
Christopher J. O'Callaghan ◽  
Alba Ariela Brandes ◽  
Johan Menten ◽  
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LBA2 Background: The EORTC (26981-22981)/NCIC CTG (CE.3) RCT in newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GB) showed increased overall survival (OS) with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) added to radiotherapy (RT). Pts were 18-71 (median 56) years; however, a trend of decreasing benefit from the addition of TMZ with increasing age was noted. Recent RCTs in elderly GB detected non-inferiority of 40 Gy/15 v 60 Gy/30 RT and superior survival was noted for MGMT-methylated pts treated with TMZ alone. However, whether the addition of TMZ to RT improves survival in elderly pts remained unanswered. Methods: We conducted a global randomized phase III clinical trial for patients ≥ 65 yrs with histologically confirmed newly diagnosed GB, ECOG 0-2, randomized 1:1 to receive 40Gy/15 RT v 40Gy/15 RT with 3 weeks of concomitant TMZ plus monthly adjuvant TMZ until progression or 12 cycles. Stratification was by centre, age (65-70, 71-75, or 76+), ECOG 0,1 vs 2, and biopsy vs resection. Results: 562 pts were randomized, 281 on each arm; median age 73 yrs (range 65-90), male 61%, PS 0/1 77%, resection 68%. RT+TMZ significantly improved OS over RT alone (median 9.3m v 7.6m, HR 0.67, 95%CI 0.56-0.80, p < 0.0001) and significantly improved PFS (median 5.3m v 3.9m, HR 0.50, 95%CI 0.41 – 0.60, p < 0.0001). Tissue from 462 pts was provided and adequate for MGMT analysis in 354 to date. In MGMT methylated patients (n = 165) OS for RT+TMZ v RT was 13.5 m and 7.7m respectively (HR: 0.53 (95% C.I. 0.38, 0.73, p = 0.0001). In MGMT unmethylated patients (n = 189) OS for RT + TMZ v RT was 10.0m vs 7.9m respectively (HR 0.75 (95% C.I. 0.56 – 1.01, p = 0.055). QoL analyses showed no differences in functional domains of QLQC30 and BN20 but were worse in the RT/TMZ arm for nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Systemic therapy after PD was reported in 39% on RT+TMZ v 41% on RT. Conclusions: The addition of concomitant and adjuvant TMZ to hypofractionated RT for elderly pts with GB significantly improves OS and PFS in all patients and is well tolerated. Patients with MGMT methylated tumors benefit the most from the addition of TMZ to RT where median OS is nearly doubled. Clinical trial information: NCT00482677.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS2104-TPS2104 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Perry ◽  
Christopher J O'Callaghan ◽  
Keyue Ding ◽  
Wilson Roa ◽  
Warren P. Mason ◽  
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TPS2104 Background: The EORTC (26981-22981)/NCIC CTG (CE.3) RCT in newly diagnosed GBM found improved survival with concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) added to radiotherapy (RT). Study pts were 18-71 (median 56) years; however a sub-group analysis noted a trend of decreasing benefit from the addition of TMZ with increasing age, such that for age 65-71, the hazard ratio of 0.8 did not reach statistical significance (p=0.340). Recent RCTs in elderly GBM found improved survival with RT compared to supportive care alone and detected non-inferiority of 40 Gy/15 vs. a 60 Gy/30 RT regimen. Based upon these results short-course hypofractionated RT is often recommended for elderly pts. However, whether the addition of TMZ to RT confers a survival advantage in elderly pts remains unanswered. Methods: Patients ≥65 yrs of age with histologically confirmed newly diagnosed glioblastoma, ECOG 0-2, are randomized 1:1 to receive 40Gy/15 RT vs. 40Gy/15 RT with 3 weeks of concomitant temozolomide plus monthly adjuvant TMZ until progression or 12 cycles. Stratification is by centre, age (65-70, 71-75, or 76+), ECOG 0,1 vs 2, and biopsy vs resection. For 90% power to detect a 25% reduction in the primary outcome of overall survival (increased MST from 6 to 8 months) between arms, using a two-sided 5% alpha, a minimum of 520 deaths must be observed prior to analysis; total sample size is 560 patients. The trial is open in Canada (NCIC CTG), Europe (EORTC), Australia and New Zealand (TROG), and Japan. As of Jan 25, 2012, 361 (65%) of the target 560 pts were randomized (147 Canada, 144 Europe, 64 Australasia, 6 Japan). Median age of randomized patients is 73 (65-88) years. A planned futility analysis after 120 events by the independent DSMB resulted in a recommendation that the trial continue.Accrual is expected to be complete in 2013. A comprehensive molecular companion analysis, including MGMT promoter methylation, is planned.


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