Phase II Study of Carboplatin in Children With Progressive Low-Grade Gliomas

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 2951-2958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sridharan Gururangan ◽  
Christina M. Cavazos ◽  
David Ashley ◽  
James E. Herndon ◽  
Carol S. Bruggers ◽  
...  

PURPOSE: To assess the rate of tumor response and activity of carboplatin in stabilizing the growth of progressive low-grade gliomas. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eligible patients received carboplatin 560 mg/m2 intravenously every 4 weeks for 1 year after maximum tumor response or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. RESULTS: Between October 1993 and October 2000, 81 children (median age, 79 months; range, 6 to 204) were enrolled onto this study. Patients received a median of 11 cycles of carboplatin (range, one to 29). Median follow-up from the time of enrollment was 55 months (range, 10 to 93). The overall objective response (complete response [CR] + partial response [PR] + minor response [MR]) and disease stabilization (CR + PR + stable disease + MR) rates to carboplatin treatment were 28% (95% confidence interval [CI], 18% to 38%) and 85% (95% CI, 74% to 93%), respectively. Eleven and 14 patients suffered progressive disease on study and after stopping therapy, respectively. Toxicity was predominantly myelosuppression and included grade 3/4 neutropenia in 56 patients and grade 3/4 thrombocytopenia in 40 patients. The 3-year failure-free survival (FFS) and overall survival (OS) for all patients were 64% (95% CI, 54% to 76%) and 84% (95% CI, 76% to 93%), respectively. Patients with diencephalic tumors had inferior FFS and OS compared with those with tumor at other sites (38% v 74% for FFS, P = .011; 54% v 91% for OS, P = .004). Neurofibromatosis type 1 patients with progressive low-grade glioma had a significantly better OS (95% v 80%; P = .052). CONCLUSION: Carboplatin, in the schedule used in this study, produced disease stabilization or improvement in a majority of children with progressive low-grade glioma, with manageable toxicity. Improved treatment strategies are particularly required for patients with diencephalic tumors.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 3616-3616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafat Abonour ◽  
Lijun A. Zhang ◽  
Vincent Rajkumar ◽  
Gordan Srkalovic ◽  
Philip R. Greipp ◽  
...  

Abstract Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia (WM) is a low-grade lymphoplasmacytic disorder associated with an IgM monoclonal protein that may present with anemia, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly. Since combination chemotherapy and Rituximab are both active in this disease, it is possible the response rate can be enhanced by using a combined modality of Rituximab and CHOP. This approach has been used in indolent lymphoma with remarkable results and limited toxicity. Objective: To determine the response rate in previously untreated patients with Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia receiving rituximab and CHOP. Methods: This was a phase II study of standard R-CHOP in symptomatic WM patients. The study was activated on June 15, 2004 and closed on April 26, 2007 due to poor accrual. The median age of the sixteen patients enrolled was 60 (44–79 years), β2M 3 ug/ml (2.1–7.6), median hemoglobulin was 9 g/dl (7.7–10.9), Viscosity 3.4(1.6–10), and IgM 6389 (3229–13300 mg/dl). The most common symptoms were Fatigue (13/16), visual disturbance (7/16) and parasthesias or painful/numb feet (6/16). Only one patient had bulky adenopathy (6.3%). Results: Of 16 patients treated, 5 patients have no response data available (it will be presented at the meeting). Objective response was 91% (90% CI: 63.5% ∼ 99.5%) and 1 patient had a minor response with an overall response rate of 100%. Median time to response was 1.6 months from registration and median time to maximum response was 2.1 months. Median duration of response has not been reached. The median follow up time of the 16 patients was 18.3 months with a range of 3.6–24.8 months. Among the 16 treated patients, there were 8 (50%, 90% exact binomial CI: 27.9%∼72.1%) grade 4 neutropenia. 8 patients experienced grade 3 lymphopenia (50%, 90% exact binomial CI: 27.9%∼72.1%). Only 2 grade 3 febrile neutropenia were noted. As of August 4, 2007, none of the 16 patients has died. R-CHOP is a promising regimen in the treatment of patients with Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia. To succeed in completing clinical trials in this rare disease better international collaboration and involvement in advocacy groups are required.


2016 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Villani ◽  
Roberta Merola ◽  
Antonello Vidiri ◽  
Alessandra Fabi ◽  
Mariantonia Carosi ◽  
...  

Purpose To explore the efficacy and toxicity of an extended schedule of temozolomide (50 mg/mq 1 week on/1 week off) in a population of newly diagnosed low-grade gliomas (LGG). Methods Primary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS) at 12 and 24 months and response rate evaluated with Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology Criteria. Secondary endpoints were clinical benefit (reduction of seizures frequency), reduction of steroid, and modifications of Karnofsky Performance Status. Results From 2006 to 2009, we enrolled 14 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed LGG: 8 grade II astrocytomas, 2 oligodendroglioma, and 4 oligo-astrocytoma. Temozolomide was administered for 18 cycles (mean) per patient (range 3-24 cycles). In 57.5% (n = 8), we observed stable disease, 28.5% (n = 4) presented a minor response, and 14% (n = 2) showed progression. Five patients presented early progression during the first year of treatment and the study was stopped. A relevant clinical benefit was observed in 85% of patients (seizure control). After 6 years of follow-up, only 4 patients died. Prolonged PFS was associated with 1p-19q codeletion over 1p-19q intact (35 vs 4 months; p<0.04) and IDH1 mutation over IDH1 wild-type (36 vs 6 months; p<0.009). Conclusions The study was interrupted for the high rate of progression observed in the first 14 patients enrolled. However, our results show that an extended low dose of temozolomide presents interesting activity with objective response and clinical benefit, but does not seem to prevent progression in patients presenting unfavorable molecular prognostic factors.


2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 4209-4216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maura Massimino ◽  
Filippo Spreafico ◽  
Graziella Cefalo ◽  
Riccardo Riccardi ◽  
John David Tesoro-Tess ◽  
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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to avoid radiotherapy and to induce an objective response in children with low-grade glioma (LGG) using a simple chemotherapy regimen based on cisplatin and etoposide. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-four children (median age, 45 months) with unresectable LGG were treated with 10 monthly cycles of cisplatin (30 mg/m2/d on days 1 to 3) and etoposide (150 mg/m2/d on days 1 to 3). Tumor originated in the visual pathway in 29 patients, in the temporal lobe in two, in the frontal lobe in two, and in the spine in one. Eight children were affected by neurofibromatosis type 1. Objective tumor response and toxicity were evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging and neurologic and functional tests at 3-month intervals. RESULTS: An objective response was obtained in 24 (70%) of 34 patients, whereas the others had stable disease. None of the children were electively irradiated. In 31 previously untreated children, overall survival was 100% and progression-free survival was 78% at 3 years, with a median follow-up of 44 months. Acute toxicity was unremarkable; 28% patients evaluated for acoustic neurotoxicity revealed a loss of perception of high frequencies. CONCLUSION: Cisplatin and etoposide combined treatment is one of the most active regimens for LGG in children and allows avoidance of radiotherapy in the vast majority of patients.


2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 646-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Quinn ◽  
David A. Reardon ◽  
Allan H. Friedman ◽  
Jeremy N. Rich ◽  
John H. Sampson ◽  
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Purpose: Temozolomide (Temodar; Schering-Plough Corp, Kenilworth, NJ) is an imidazole tetrazinone that undergoes chemical conversion to the active methylating agent 5-(3-methyltriazen-1yl)imidazole-4-carboximide under physiologic conditions. Previous studies have confirmed activity of Temodar in the treatment of progressive and newly diagnosed malignant gliomas. We have extended these results, and now we report results of a phase II trial of Temodar for patients with progressive, low-grade glioma. Patients and Methods: Temodar was administered orally once a day for five consecutive days (in a fasting state) at a starting dose of 200 mg/m2/d. Treatment cycles were repeated every 28 days following the first daily dose of Temodar. Response criteria used a combination of magnetic resonance imaging and physical examination to evaluate activity. Results: Forty-six patients with low-grade glioma have been treated to date. The objective response rate was 61% (24% complete response and 37% partial response), with an additional 35% of patients having stable disease. Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 22 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 15 to ∞ months) with a 6-month PFS of 98% (95% CI, 94% to 100%) and a 12-month PFS of 76% (95% CI, 63% to 92%). Toxicity observed during the study was limited to only six patients. Three patients experienced grade 3 neutropenia, with a duration greater than 3 weeks in one patient, and two patients experienced grade 3 thrombocytopenia. One patient experienced ≥ grade 4 toxicity, with intracerebral hemorrhage, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, sepsis, and death. Conclusion:Initial results indicate that Temodar may be active in the treatment of low-grade glioma, and thus, further evaluation of this agent in the treatment of these tumors is warranted.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii383-iii383
Author(s):  
Andréa M Cappellano ◽  
Milena R S Oliveira ◽  
Sergio Cavalheiro ◽  
Patricia Dastoli ◽  
Daniela B Almeida ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND The management of progressive unresectable low-grade glioma (PULGG) remains controversial. Some series suggests that chemotherapy may delay or even avoid radiotherapy and/or surgery in a group of patients. Within this context, we performed at IOP/GRAACC/UNIFESP an institutional protocol with IV vinorelbine, a semi-synthetic vinca alkaloid that showed activity against PULGG. The objective of this study was to evaluate the response as long as the tolerability of oral vinorelbine in PULGG. PATIENTS AND METHODS From April 2013 to Aug 2017, 17 patients with recurrent (n=5) and newly-diagnosed (n=12) optic-pathway glioma (OPG) were treated with oral vinorelbine in a dose of 90 mg/m² days 0, 8 and 22 for 18 cycles. Response criteria used a combination of magnetic resonance imaging, physical and visual evaluation. RESULTS Mean age 8.6 years (4.8–17.9y). Three children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Eleven patients had neurosurgical intervention revealing grade I (n=8) and grade II astrocytoma (n=3). Twelve patients were assessable after 8 cycles of vinorelbine with 2 objective response (OR), 8 stable disease (SD) and 2 progressive disease (PD), one died after surgery and 1 alive in different protocol. After 18 cycles, eight patients were assessable to date for response with 1 OR, 7 SD. The most important toxicity was gastrointestinal observed in 12 patients- six of them switched to IV vinorelbine (3OR, 3SD). None of the patients showed neurotoxicity. CONCLUSION These results suggest that oral vinorelbine, as the IV formulation, may show some activity in OPG. However, gastrointestinal toxicity should be considered.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. ii133-ii133
Author(s):  
Erika Horta ◽  
Yueren Zhou ◽  
Laila M Poisson ◽  
Brent Griffith ◽  
Michael Stone ◽  
...  

Abstract INTRODUCTION Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a fundamental component of longitudinal neuro-oncology evaluation and decision-making. The Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology criteria for low-grade gliomas (RANOLGG) was designed as an outcome measure for clinical trials. Thus, this project intends to study the reliability of RANOLGG in the clinic setting. METHODS 21 pairs of brain MRIs, that averaged three years apart, were selected from 21 patients with tissue diagnosis of WHO grade 2 gliomas. Two neuro-oncologists and two neuro-radiologists reviewed and independently scored the MRI pairs according to RANOLGG categories of progressive disease, stable disease, minor response, partial response, and complete response. Kappa-Fleiss (KF) was used to evaluate agreement among reviewers. RESULTS Reviewers awarded identical scores in only 33% of MRI pairs and there was a complete disagreement in one MRI pair. Overall reliability of the criteria in the clinical setting is moderate (KF = 0.44). Agreement between neuroradiologists (KF = 0.51) and between neuro-oncologists (KF = 0.48) were similar. Interpretation of post-contrast T1-weighted images had a better agreement (KF = 0.31) than T2/FLAIR-weighted images which had a poor agreement (KF = -0.02). Classification of progression versus non-progression had only a moderate agreement (KF= 0.49). History of radiation therapy or chemotherapy did not influence the criteria reliability (fisher exact text, p = 0.58, p =0.27, respectively). CONCLUSION RANOLGG reliability in the clinical setting is moderate, therefore it should be used cautiously for clinical decision-making. Other tools that can support the neuro-oncologist in the follow-up of patients with low-grade glioma are additional MRI sequences other than T2/FLAIR and contrast – weighted images, computer-aided diagnosis such as volumetrics, spectroscopy, positron emission tomography, and multidisciplinary tumor boards. Likewise, when image criteria for low-grade gliomas are designed, T2/FLAIR should be used guardedly, due to low interpretation agreement.


1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. E1
Author(s):  
Roger J. Packer ◽  
Joanne Ater ◽  
Jeffrey Allen ◽  
Peter Phillips ◽  
Russell Geyer ◽  
...  

The optimum treatment of nonresectable low-grade gliomas of childhood remains undecided. There has been increased interest in the use of chemotherapy for young children, but little information concerning the long-term efficacy of such treatment. Seventy-eight children with a mean age of 3 years (range 3 months-16 years) who had newly diagnosed, progressive low-grade gliomas were treated with combined carboplatin and vincristine chemotherapy. The patients were followed for a median of 30 months from diagnosis, with 31 patients followed for more than 3 years. Fifty-eight children had diencephalic tumors, 12 had brainstem gliomas, and three had diffuse leptomeningeal gliomas. Forty-four (56%) of 78 patients showed an objective response to treatment. Progression-free survival rates were 75 ± 6% at 2 years and 68 ± 7% at 3 years. There was no statistical difference in progression-free survival rates between children with neurofibromatosis Type 1 and those without the disease (2-year, progression-free survival 79 ± 11% vs. 75 ± 6%, respectively). The histological subtype of the tumor, its location, and its maximum response to chemotherapy did not have an impact on the duration of disease control. The only significant prognostic factor was age: children 5 years old or younger at the time of treatment had a 3-year progression-free survival rate of 74 ± 7% compared with a rate of 39 ± 21% in older children (p < 0.01). Treatment with carboplatin and vincristine is effective, especially in younger children, in controlling newly diagnosed progressive low-grade gliomas.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J Brown ◽  
Daniela A Bota ◽  
Martin J van Den Bent ◽  
Paul D Brown ◽  
Elizabeth Maher ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Optimum management of low-grade gliomas remains controversial, and widespread practice variation exists. This evidence-based meta-analysis evaluates the association of extent of resection, radiation, and chemotherapy with mortality and progression-free survival at 2, 5, and 10 years in patients with low-grade glioma. Methods A quantitative systematic review was performed. Inclusion criteria included controlled trials of newly diagnosed low-grade (World Health Organization Grades I and II) gliomas in adults. Eligible studies were identified, assigned a level of evidence for every endpoint considered, and analyzed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The relative risk of mortality and of progression at 2, 5, and 10 years was calculated for patients undergoing resection (gross total, subtotal, or biopsy), radiation, or chemotherapy. Results Gross total resection was significantly associated with decreased mortality and likelihood of progression at all time points compared to subtotal resection. Early radiation was not associated with decreased mortality; however, progression-free survival was better at 5 years compared to patients receiving delayed or no radiation. Chemotherapy was associated with decreased mortality at 5 and 10 years in the high-quality literature. Progression-free survival was better at 5 and 10 years compared to patients who did not receive chemotherapy. In patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 gene (IDH1) R132H mutations receiving chemotherapy, progression-free survival was better at 2 and 5 years than in patients with IDH1 wild-type gliomas. Conclusions Results from this review, the first to quantify differences in outcome associated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy in patients with low-grade gliomas, can be used to inform evidence-based management and future clinical trials.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS3159-TPS3159
Author(s):  
Filip Janku ◽  
John S. Kauh ◽  
Christopher Tucci ◽  
Zhao Yang ◽  
Marek K. Kania ◽  
...  

TPS3159 Background: Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) is a rate-limiting tricarboxylic acid cycle enzyme with 3 isoforms. Mutations in IDH1 and IDH2 result in gain-of-function activity that can cause tumor formation and/or progression and have been associated with various tumor types. Therefore, selective, single mutant IDH (mIDH) isotype inhibitors (mIDH1 or mIDH2) can lead to insufficient efficacy and the potential for tumor resistance. HMPL-306 is an innovative, small-molecule, orally available, highly selective, potent inhibitor of both mIDH1 and mIDH2. Clinical development of a compound that concurrently targets, inhibits, and suppresses multiple mIDHs could lead to significant and durable clinical benefit for patients (pts) with solid tumors harboring IDH mutations. Methods: This is a phase 1, open-label, dose escalation (Part 1) and dose expansion (Part 2) study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary efficacy of HMPL-306 in pts ≥18 years with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with any IDH mutations. HMPL-306 will be administered orally, once daily in a 28-day continuous dosing treatment cycle. The HMPL-306 dose will be escalated in Part 1 according to the modified toxicity probability interval-2 (mTPI-2) design in 4 cohorts in approximately 15-20 pts: 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg. Eligible pts must have locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors with IDH1 or IDH2 mutations. The primary objectives are to evaluate safety, dose limiting toxicities (DLTs), tolerability, maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), and PK. Approximately 95 pts will be enrolled at the RP2D in Part 2 to further characterize the safety, tolerability, PK, PD, and preliminary anti-tumor activities of HMPL-306. Part 2 will include 5 dose expansion cohorts: cholangiocarcinoma (n = 20), skeletal chondrosarcoma (n = 20), low-grade glioma (n = 20), perioperative low-grade glioma (n = 15), any other solid tumor harboring an IDH1/2 mutation (n = 20). All pts will continue treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, withdrawal of consent, or at the investigator’s discretion. Safety will be assessed based on reports of adverse events including clinical laboratory testing, vital signs, physical examinations, and electrocardiograms. All pts who receive any study treatment will be included in safety and efficacy analyses. Antitumor activity based on investigator-assessed overall response will be evaluated using descriptive analyses. Objective response rate will be calculated with 95% confidence interval using the Clopper-Pearson method. The Kaplan-Meier method will be used to summarize the time-to-event data such as progression-free survival and duration of response. No statistical hypothesis testing is planned. Enrollment started February 2021.


2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3521-3521 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. M. Fiedler ◽  
G. Giaccone ◽  
P. Lasch ◽  
I. Van der Horst ◽  
N. M. Brega ◽  
...  

3521 Background: SU014813 is an oral multi-targeted small molecule RTK inhibitor of VEGFRs, PDGFRs, sKIT & FLT-3 at nM concentrations. This study was designed to determine the safety, PK, PD, & preliminary efficacy of SU014813. Methods: Cohorts of pts with (w/) relapsed or refractory solid tumors received oral SU014813 at 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, or 250 mg on a 4 wks on/1 wk off (4/1), or 100 or 150 mg on a continuous dose (CD) schedule. The MTD was defined as the highest dose at which 0 of 3 or 1 of 6 pts encountered DLT during Cycle 1. Primary study endpoints included safety & PK. Plasma VEGF receptor & ligand concentrations were measured by ELISA & antitumor activity was assessed by CT scan. Results: 77 pts (57 M, 20 F; mean age 54.3 yrs) w/ chemorefractory solid tumors (22 CRC, 12 NSCLC, 12 sarcoma, 6 RCC,25 other) were enrolled. The rate of grade 3/4 AEs increased at doses above 100 mg w/hypertension & fatigue occurring in 18 % & 12 % of pts, diarrhea (9%) & thrombocytopenia (5%). The MTD was determined to be 100 mg CD, which was well-tolerated w/ manageable G3 diarrhea (n=2/6). PK was generally dose-proportional; at 100 mg CD, Cmax = 255 ng/mL, Tmax = 3 h, C24h = 63 ng/mL. SU014813 decreased plasma VEGFR2 & R3 concentrations in a dose- dependent manner (50–200 mg doses) but rebounded off treatment (4/1 schedule). Plasma VEGF generally increased after treatment but effects were variable. Twelve pts had an objective response at =50 mg daily dose levels; 1 pt w/ RCC had CR (183 days [d]);11 pts had PR (2 RCC, 2 thymoma, 2 NSCLC, 1 CRC, 4 other)(median 235 d; range 35- 470); 14 pts had stable disease (SD; median 178 d, range 58–554). Seven other pts who did not meet RECIST response criteria had long disease stabilization (median 200 d; range 180 - 440). Conclusions: SU014813 has a manageable safety & tolerability profiles at the doses studied. The MTD & recommended Ph II dose were determined to be 100 mg CD, as SU014813 had linear PK, modulated plasma VEGF receptors consistent with RTK inhibition, & demonstrated encouraging preliminary activity w/ durable responses across several tumor types. [Table: see text]


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