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Phase 3 Completed N=549 Randomized Treatment

Comparison of Radiation Therapy Regimens in Combination With Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard-Risk Medulloblastoma

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00085735 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
549
Serious AEs
11.1%
Results posted
Jun 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Event-free Survival (EFS) — 76.3; 84.9; 85.8; 85.8 probability of 3 year EFS
◆ Published Evidence
Highly cited
204citations · ~41 / year
Children's Oncology Group Phase III Trial of Reduced-Dose and Reduced-Volume Radiotherapy With Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Average-Risk Medulloblastoma.
Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2021 · Open access · Likely link

Summary

This randomized phase III trial is studying how well standard-dose radiation therapy works compared to reduced-dose radiation therapy in children 3-7 years of age AND how well standard volume boost radiation therapy works compared to smaller volume boost radiation therapy when given together with chemotherapy in treating young patients who have undergone surgery for newly diagnosed standard-risk medulloblastoma. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vincristine, cisplatin, lomustine, and cyclophosphamide, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving radiation therapy with chemotherapy after surgery may kill any remaining tumor cells. It is not yet known whether standard-dose radiation therapy is more effective than reduced-dose radiation therapy when given together with chemotherapy after surgery in treating young patients with medulloblastoma.

Linked Publications

  • Children's Oncology Group Phase III Trial of Reduced-Dose and Reduced-Volume Radiotherapy With Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed Average-Risk Medulloblastoma.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2021 · 204 citations · Open access · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Event-free Survival (EFS)
76.3; 84.9; 85.8; 85.8
PRIMARY
Overall Survival (OS)
90.3; 93.3; 85.5; 90.4
SECONDARY
Local Posterior Fossa (LPF) Failure Rate
1.4; 2.7
SECONDARY
Non-local Posterior Fossa (NLPF) Failure Rate
6.9; 2.7
SECONDARY
Non-posterior Fossa (NPF) Failure Rate
5.1; 6.2
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Endocrine Function by CSI Group
5.3; 6.1
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Grade 3+ Hearing Loss as Measured by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version (v)4
11; 11
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Neurocognitive Function as Measured by the Estimated Full-scale IQ (FSIQ) by CSI Group Within Time Window 1 (4 - 15 Months Post Diagnosis).
93.8; 96.2
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Neurocognitive Function as Measured by the Estimated Full-scale IQ (FSIQ) by CSI Group Within Time Window 2 (27 - 48 Months Post Diagnosis)
92.2; 90.5
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Neurocognitive Function as Measured by the Estimated Full-scale IQ (FSIQ) by CSI Group Within Time Window 3 (49 - 72 Months Post Diagnosis)
90.5; 86.4
SECONDARY
Incidence of Grade 3+ Hearing Loss at 1-year Post Treatment as Assessed by CTCAE v4
8; 8
SECONDARY
Incidence of Endocrine Dysfunction as Measured by Growth Hormone Stimulation Tests at the Time of Completion of Therapy by Radiotherapy (RT) Group
0.0; 50.0
SECONDARY
Overall Survival (OS) by Molecular Subgroup Based on Methylation Arrays
76.3; 97.3; 92.0; 98.3
SECONDARY
Progression-free Survival (PFS) by Molecular Subgroup Based on Methylation Arrays
70.6; 90.6; 90.4; 98.4
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Metacognition Index (MI) on the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) by CSI Group Within Time Window 1 (4-15 Months Post Diagnosis)
50.7; 51.3
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Metacognition Index (MI) on the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) by CSI Group Within Time Window 2 (27-48 Months Post Diagnosis)
51.4; 55.0
SECONDARY
Post-treatment Metacognition Index (MI) on the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) by CSI Group Within Time Window 3 (49 - 72 Months Post Diagnosis)
54.1; 58.6
SECONDARY
Compliance Rates for All Eligible and Evaluable Patients Enrolled Within Time Window 1 (4-15 Months Post Diagnosis)
58
SECONDARY
Compliance Rates for All Eligible and Evaluable Patients Enrolled Within Time Window 2 (27-48 Months Post Diagnosis)
32
SECONDARY
Compliance Rates for All Eligible and Evaluable Patients Enrolled Within Time Window 3 (49 - 72 Months Post Diagnosis)
69

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Histologically confirmed medulloblastoma located in the posterior fossa
  • Standard-risk disease
  • Minimal volume, non-disseminated disease, defined by the following:
  • Residual tumor ≤ 1.5 cm^2 confirmed by MRI with contrast imaging within 21 days after surgery
  • No metastatic disease in the head, spine, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) confirmed by both of the following:
  • Enhanced MRI of the spine within 5 days before surgery OR within 28 days after surgery
  • Negative cytological examination of CSF after surgery, but before study enrollment
  • Brain stem involvement allowed
  • Performance status - Karnofsky 50-100% (> 16 years of age)
  • Performance status - Lansky 30-100% (≤ 16 years of age)
  • Absolute neutrophil count > 1,500/uL
  • Platelet count > 100,000/uL (transfusion independent)
  • Hemoglobin > 10 g/dL (transfusions allowed)
  • Bilirubin = 70 mL/min/1.73m^2 or a serum creatinine based on age/gender as follows:

Age Maximum Serum Creatine (mg/dL)

  • 1month to = 16 years male: 1.7 female: 1.4
  • Not pregnant or nursing
  • Negative pregnancy test
  • Fertile patients must use effective contraception
  • No prior chemotherapy
  • Prior corticosteroids allowed
  • No prior radiotherapy
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00085735) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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