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Anti-metabolites

CAPTEM for Glioblastoma (CAPTEM Trial)

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By John Boockvar, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwell Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have a pathology proven diagnosis of newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme WHO IV
Be able to tolerate oral chemotherapeutic medications with no health-threatening allergies or side effects based on lab and clinical findings
Must not have
Performance status KPS < 70
Prior chemotherapy with capecitabine or temozolomide for other prior malignancies
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 years
Awards & highlights
Approved for 5 Other Conditions
No Placebo-Only Group
All Individual Drugs Already Approved

Summary

This trial will help researchers learn whether adding capecitabine to the standard oral temozolomide treatment for newly diagnosed GBM is safe and improves patient outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-74 with newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme who've finished initial chemo-radiation but not started maintenance temozolomide. Participants must be able to take oral medication, have a life expectancy over 3 months, use effective contraception if applicable, and have good organ function. Exclusions include prior treatment with similar drugs, serious illnesses or conditions that interfere with consent or treatment, recent other cancers (except certain treated cases), pregnancy/lactation, and severe drug allergies.
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of capecitabine combined with temozolomide in treating new glioblastoma multiforme after radiation therapy. It aims to see if adding capecitabine improves patient response compared to standard care which is just temozolomide alone.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include typical chemotherapy-related issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, hand-foot syndrome (redness/pain/swelling of palms/soles), low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems. Heart complications could occur especially in those with pre-existing heart disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called Glioblastoma.
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I can take oral chemotherapy without severe allergies or side effects.
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I am mostly independent and can care for myself.
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I am between 18 and 74 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I need assistance with my daily activities.
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I have had chemotherapy with capecitabine or temozolomide for another cancer.
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I am not currently undergoing any chemotherapy or using devices like Optune for my condition.
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I have only used temozolomide during radiation for my brain cancer.
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I cannot swallow pills or capsules.
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I am not taking Coumadin or phenytoin medications.
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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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I do not have any serious health or mental conditions that prevent me from understanding the treatment.
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I have kidney or liver problems.
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I have a blood clotting disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Overall Survival (OS)
Progression-free survival (PFS)
Secondary study objectives
Composite overall response rate (CORR) through the Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST)
Toxicities will be tabulated and graded according to the NCI Common Toxicity Criteria (CTCAE) version 4.03.

Side effects data

From 2016 Phase 2 trial • 175 Patients • NCT01055314
36%
Febrile neutropenia
31%
Death NOS
30%
Diarrhea
22%
Pain
21%
Hyperglycemia
16%
Anorexia
16%
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
16%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
14%
Hypokalemia
13%
Nausea
11%
Hyponatremia
10%
Weight loss
9%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
9%
Mucositis oral
9%
Anemia
9%
Vomiting
9%
Constipation
9%
Dehydration
9%
Hypophosphatemia
8%
Platelet count decreased
8%
Sepsis
7%
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
7%
Catheter related infection
7%
Colitis
7%
Abdominal pain
6%
Hypotension
6%
White blood cell decreased
6%
GGT increased
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Urinary retention
6%
Hypoalbuminemia
6%
Fever
5%
Typhlitis
5%
Anxiety
5%
Neutrophil count decreased
5%
Urinary tract infection
4%
Peripheral motor neuropathy
4%
Enterocolitis
4%
Lipase increased
4%
Pleural effusion
4%
Serum amylase increased
4%
Skin infection
4%
Epistaxis
4%
Urinary tract obstruction
3%
Blood bilirubin increased
3%
Lymphocyte count decreased
3%
Syncope
3%
Wound infection
3%
Dermatitis radiation
3%
Hypertension
3%
Sinus tachycardia
3%
Edema limbs
3%
Bone pain
3%
Dyspnea
3%
Hematuria
3%
Hypercalcemia
2%
Vulval infection
2%
Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage
2%
Thromboembolic event
2%
Depressed level of consciousness
2%
Stridor
2%
Allergic reaction
2%
Back pain
2%
Lung infection
2%
Urticaria
2%
Acute kidney injury
2%
Muscle weakness lower limb
2%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
2%
Pain in extremity
2%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
2%
Proctitis
2%
Skin ulceration
2%
Apnea
2%
Stoma site infection
2%
Tumor pain
2%
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction
2%
Pancreatitis
2%
Portal hypertension
2%
Rectal hemorrhage
2%
Creatinine increased
2%
Enterocolitis infectious
2%
Hyperkalemia
2%
Investigations - Other, specify
2%
Abdominal distension
1%
Heart failure
1%
Ascites
1%
Vascular disorders - Other, specify
1%
Anal hemorrhage
1%
Penile pain
1%
Vasovagal reaction
1%
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
1%
Soft tissue infection
1%
Delirium
1%
Tracheitis
1%
Hepatobiliary disorders - Other, specify
1%
Seizure
1%
Esophageal pain
1%
Anal mucositis
1%
Menorrhagia
1%
Sore throat
1%
Bone marrow hypocellular
1%
Anaphylaxis
1%
Fracture
1%
Hydrocephalus
1%
Device related infection
1%
Tooth infection
1%
Gastric ulcer
1%
Sinusitis
1%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
1%
Pharyngitis
1%
Pyramidal tract syndrome
1%
Anal ulcer
1%
Depression
1%
Ejection fraction decreased
1%
Rash maculo-papular
1%
Pruritus
1%
Myositis
1%
Nail infection
1%
Pain of skin
1%
Pleuritic pain
1%
Pneumonitis
1%
Pneumothorax
1%
Postoperative hemorrhage
1%
Renal and urinary disorders - Other, specify
1%
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
1%
Salivary duct inflammation
1%
Small intestine infection
1%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
1%
Appendicitis
1%
Spinal fracture
1%
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
1%
Ear and labyrinth disorders - Other, specify
1%
Endocrine disorders - Other, specify
1%
Esophageal stenosis
1%
Esophagitis
1%
Gastric hemorrhage
1%
Gum infection
1%
Tumor lysis syndrome
1%
Upper respiratory infection
1%
Hypertriglyceridemia
1%
Hypoxia
1%
Ileus
1%
INR increased
1%
Laryngeal edema
1%
Multi-organ failure
1%
Myelodysplastic syndrome
1%
Oral hemorrhage
1%
Oral pain
1%
Pulmonary edema
1%
Rectal fistula
1%
Rectal pain
1%
Respiratory failure
1%
Bladder spasm
1%
Chest wall pain
1%
Confusion
1%
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders - Other, specify
1%
CPK increased
1%
Dizziness
1%
Encephalopathy
1%
Eye disorders - Other, specify
1%
Generalized muscle weakness
1%
Hoarseness
1%
Hypernatremia
1%
Hypoglycemia
1%
Hypomagnesemia
1%
Insomnia
1%
Irregular menstruation
1%
Irritability
1%
Joint range of motion decreased cervical spine
1%
Kyphosis
1%
Lethargy
1%
Headache
1%
Laryngeal mucositis
1%
Pelvic pain
1%
Esophageal infection
1%
Abdominal infection
1%
Acidosis
1%
Anal fistula
1%
Fall
1%
Fatigue
1%
Gait disturbance
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Group 1 (Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Cixutumumab)
Group 2 (Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Temozolomide)

Awards & Highlights

Approved for 5 Other Conditions
This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
All Individual Drugs Already Approved
Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Capecitabine amd TemozolomideExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Oral Capecitabine at 1500 mg/m2 divided into twice daily dosing, taken on days 1-14, and Temozolomide at 150 mg/m2 - 200 mg/m2 divided into twice daily dosing, taken on days 10-14; days 15-28 off.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Capecitabine
FDA approved
Temozolomide
FDA approved

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwell HealthLead Sponsor
475 Previous Clinical Trials
469,217 Total Patients Enrolled
16 Trials studying Glioblastoma
806 Patients Enrolled for Glioblastoma
John Boockvar, MD3.916 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Lenox Hill Hospital-Northwell Health
Northwell Health
13 Previous Clinical Trials
758 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Glioblastoma
717 Patients Enrolled for Glioblastoma
5Patient Review
This neurosurgeon is a true hero and miracle worker.

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