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Filter by:This retrospective study aims to assess the utility of 2D non-navigated intraoperative ultrasound (ioUS) as a cost-effective alternative for guiding the surgical resection of gliomas and for detecting residual tumor. The study will analyse the records from consecutive adult patients diagnosed with gliomas, undergoing craniotomy between June 2018 and June 2023. The extent of resection (EOR) will be determined using postoperative MRI as the gold standard. The study will also examine the sensitivity and specificity of ioUS in detecting residual tumor. This research seeks to determine if ioUS can be an affordable and reliable tool that, combined with other intraoperative adjuncts, may aid neurosurgeons in achieving the maximum safe resection in glioma surgery.
Immune checkpoint blockade therapies targeting the immunomodulatory effect of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen (CTLA-4) and programmed cell death-1/ Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) have recently demonstrated survival benefit and durable response in phase III trials in several human cancers, especially in tumors that bear high mutation load and/or tumor-associated neoantigen signatures. The aim of these treatments is to restore effector T-cell function and antitumor activity, which could be enhanced in the context of high mutational/neoantigen load. In Isocitrate DeHydrogenase mutated High Grade Gliomas (IDHm HGGs), acquired resistance to alkylating chemotherapy frequently results from the inactivation of mismatch-repair (MMR) proteins which in turn leads to the acquisition of a hypermutator phenotype. These findings suggest that at least in a subset of recurrent IDHm HGGs immune checkpoint blockade therapies may be particularly effective. IDHm HGGs most frequently occur in young adults. The first line treatment consists of maximal safe surgical resection followed by radiotherapy and adjuvant alkylating chemotherapy (Temozolomide or Procarbazine-CCNU-Vincristine regimen (PCV)). Despite these treatments, most IDHm HGGs recurred in few years. There is no standard of care at recurrence and the median overall survival after it is less than 3 years. The investigators make the hypothesis that treatment with the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody Nivolumab will improve 24 weeks progression-free survival in IDHm HGGs that have recurred after initial treatment with radiotherapy and alkylating chemotherapy.
To investigate the influence of two physical activity and exercising (PAE) interventions, namely resistance training and endurance training in relation to quality of life, depression, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, stress and coping, body image, and social interactions (psychological dimensions); cardiorespiratory fitness, morning cortisol secretion, inflammatory markers, and objective sleep (physiological dimensions), along with cancer-related dimensions
Patients diagnosed with high-grade gliomas (HGG) experience a complex symptom burden including high-levels concerns. As a consequence to this life-threatening disease, the rely on close contact with a specialized neuro-oncological team as well as support and practical assistance from their families. However, multidimensional burden of caregivers has been reported. CARES seeks to facilitate and activate the existing resources within the patient and the network using a new model of systematic family care approach. Specialized neuro-oncological nurses are responsible for an expanded area providing an opportunity for the nursing profession to establish a new model of nursing care. This may not only benefit the patients and their families but also contribute to strengthen the nurses' professional identity and support further development of neuro-oncological specialist team.
In this research study, we want to learn about the safety of the study drugs, ribociclib and everolimus, when given together at different doses after radiation therapy. We also want to learn about the effects, if any, these drugs have on children and young adults with brain tumors. We are asking people to be in this research study who have been diagnosed with a high grade glioma, their tumor has been screened for the Rb1 protein, and they have recently finished radiation therapy. If a patient has DIPG or a Bi-thalamic high grade glioma, they do not need to have the tumor tissue screened for the Rb1 protein, but do need to have finished radiation therapy. Tumor cells grow and divide quickly. In normal cells, there are proteins that control how fast cells grow but in cancer cells these proteins no longer work correctly making tumor cells grow quickly. Both study drugs work in different ways to slow down the growth of tumor cells. The researchers think that if the study drugs are given together soon after radiation therapy, it may help improve the effect of the radiation in stopping or slowing down tumor growth. The study drugs, ribociclib and everolimus, have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ribociclib is approved to treat adults with breast cancer and everolimus is approved for use in adults and children who have other types of cancers. The combination of ribociclib and everolimus has not been tested in children or in people with brain tumors and is considered investigational. The goals of this study are: - Find the safest dose of ribociclib and everolimus that can be given together after radiation. - Learn the side effects (both good and bad) the study drugs have on the body and tumor. - Measure the levels of study drug in the blood over time. - Study the changes in the endocrine system that may be caused by the tumor, surgery or radiation.
The primary goal of this study is evaluate T cell immune status and immune reconstitution and the association with specific cytokines in patients with newly diagnosed HGGs undergoing the standard RT/TMZ and adjuvant TMZ.
This is a single center, dose-toleration study designed to investigate and determine the maximum tolerated dose of nanoliposomal irinotecan in adults with recurrent high-grade glioma when administered directly into the tumor using a process called convection-enhanced delivery (CED).
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate an investigational vaccine using patent-derived dendritic cells (DC) to treat malignant glioma or glioblastoma.
This is a phase I study to find the highest tolerable dose of crizotinib and dasatinib given in combination to patients with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and other types of high grade gliomas (HGG). Participants will receive escalating doses until the highest dose is determined. Participants will be enrolled in two strata: stratum A for recurrent/ progressive tumors and stratum B for recently diagnosed patients who have completed standard radiation therapy without progressive disease. Up to 7 dosage levels will be tested. Both drugs are taken orally daily, once per day. Correlative pharmacokinetic and biology studies are planned, as well as advanced methods of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of low dose rate radiation therapy plus temozolomide. This will be in patients with High Grade Glioma (to only include Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Glioblastoma Multiforme) who have previously been treated with surgery followed by radiation surgical resection followed by adjuvant radiation therapy plus temozolomide.