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GlioblastomaRECSURNCT06283927

The RECSUR-study: Resection Versus Best Oncological Treatment for Recurrent Glioblastoma (ENCRAM 2302)

An observational study of Glioblastoma and Glioblastoma Multiforme, run by Jasper Gerritsen at 8 sites in 5 countries.

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Trial summary

Previous evidence has indicated that resection for recurrent glioblastoma might benefit the prognosis of these patients in terms of overall survival. However, the demonstrated safety profile of this approach is contradictory in the literature and the specific benefits in distinct clinical and molecular patient… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 90 years
What is being tested?
Re-resection, Temozolomide and Lomustine
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
464 participants
Where
8 sitesin 5 countries
Study dates
1 Jan 2023to 1 Jan 2028
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 90 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with recurrent glioblastoma will be recruited from the neurosurgical or neurological outpatient clinic or through referral from general hospitals of the participating neurosurgical hospitals, located in Europe and the United States. The study is carried out by centers from the ENCRAM Consortium.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years and ≤90 years
  • Tumor recurrence according to the RANO criteria of a previously diagnosed glioblastoma based on the WHO 2021 classification for glioma
  • The tumor is suitable for resection (according to neurosurgeon)
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Tumors of the cerebellum, brainstem, or midline
  • Medical reasons precluding MRI (e.g., pacemaker)
  • Inability to give written informed consent
  • Secondary high-grade glioma due to malignant transformation from low-grade glioma
  • Clinical data unavailable for the newly diagnosed setting

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 5 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jasper Gerritsen, MD PhD contact

31107036130

j.gerritsen@erasmusmc.nl

Arnaud Vincent, MD PhD contact

31107034211

a.vincent@erasmusmc.nl

8 sites in 5 countries

United States2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

    Brian Nahed, MD PhD

    Recruiting
  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143

    Mitchel Berger, MD PhD

    Recruiting

Other trials in United States

Germany2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • University Hospital Heidelberg

    Heidelberg

    Christine Jungk, Dr. med.

    Recruiting
  • Technical University Munich

    Munich

    Arthur Wagner, MD

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Germany

Netherlands2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam, South Holland, 3015 CE

    Arnaud Vincent, MD PhD, +31639428949, a.vincent@erasmusmc.nl

    Jasper Gerritsen, MD, +31629119553, j.gerritsen@erasmusmc.nl

    Recruiting
  • Medical Center Haaglanden

    The Hague, South Holland, 2261 CP

    Marike Broekman, MD PhD, +31639758253, m.broekman@haaglandenmc.nl

    Recruiting

Other trials in Netherlands

Belgium1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University Hospital Leuven

    Leuven

    Steven De Vleeschouwer, MD PhD

    Recruiting

Other trials in Belgium

Switzerland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Inselspital Universitätsspital Bern

    Bern

    Philippe Schucht, MD PhD

    Not yet recruiting

Other trials in Switzerland

About this study

Official title: The RECSUR-study: Resection Versus Best Oncological Treatment for Recurrent Glioblastoma: Study Protocol for An International Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study (ENCRAM 2302)

Previous evidence has indicated that resection for recurrent glioblastoma might benefit the prognosis of these patients in terms of overall survival. However, the demonstrated safety profile of this approach is contradictory in the literature and the specific benefits in distinct clinical and molecular patient subgroups remains ill-defined. The aim of this study, therefore, is to compare the effects of resection and best oncological treatment for recurrent glioblastoma as a whole and in clinically important subgroups.

This study is an international, multicenter, prospective observational cohort study. Recurrent glioblastoma patients will undergo tumor resection or best oncological treatment at a 1:1 ratio as decided by the tumor board. Primary endpoints are: 1) proportion of patients with NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) deterioration at 6 weeks after surgery and 2) overall survival. Secondary endpoints are: 1) progression-free survival (PFS), 2) NIHSS deterioration at 3 months and 6 months after surgery, 3) health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery, and 4) frequency and severity of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) in each arm. Estimated total duration of the study is 5 years. Patient inclusion is 4 years, follow-up is 1 year.

The study has been approved by the Medical Ethics Committee (METC Zuid-West Holland/Erasmus Medical Center; MEC-2020-0812). The results will be published in peer-reviewed academic journals and disseminated to patient organisations and media.

Read the detailed description

This is an international, multicenter, prospective, cohort study. Eligible patients are operated or receive best oncological treatment with a 1:1 ratio with a sequential computer-generated random number as subject ID. Intraoperative mapping techniques and/or surgical adjuncts can be used in both treatment arms to ensure the safety of the resection (to minimize the risk of postoperative deficits).

Study patients undergo tumor re-resection or receive best oncological treatment and will undergo evaluation at presentation (baseline) and during the follow-up period at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. Motor function will be evaluated using the NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) and MRC (Medical Research Council) scale. Language function will be evaluated using a standard neurolinguistic test-battery consisting of the Aphasia Bedside Check (ABC), Shortened Token test, Verbal fluency, Picture description and Object naming. This neurolinguistic test-battery is the result of a consensus between the participating centers. Cognitive function will be assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA). Overall patient functioning with be assessed with the Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) and the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification system for comorbidities. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) will be assessed with the EQ-5D questionnaire and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-BN20 questionnaires. Overall survival and progression-free survival will be assessed. We expect to complete patient inclusion in 4 years. The estimated duration of the study, including follow-up, will be 5 years.

The primary study objective is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of re-resection versus best oncological treatment (neurological morbidity and overall survival) in recurrent glioblastoma patients as expressed by NIHSS scores and survival data. Secondary study objectives are to study the overall progressive-free survival (PFS), long-term neurological morbidity (3 months and 6 months postoperatively), health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) after resection versus best oncological treatment as expressed by progression on follow up MRI scans based on the RANO criteria24 for tumor progression; NIHSS scores, quality of life questionnaires (EORTC QLQ C30, EORTC QLQ BN20, EQ-5D), and registration of SAEs.

Patients will be recruited for the study from the neurosurgical or neurological outpatient clinic or through referral from general hospitals of the participating neurosurgical hospitals of the ENCRAM Research Consortium, located in Europe and the United States.

Being tested
Re-resection, Temozolomide, Lomustine, Re-irradiation, Experimental therapy
Keywords
Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Re-resection, Resection, Overall survival, Progression-free survival, Neurological morbidity, Safety, Serious Adverse Events, Quality of life
Medical subject headings
Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Re-resectionProcedure or surgery

    Resection of the recurrent tumor

  • TemozolomideDrug

    Re-challenge Temozolomide chemotherapy

  • LomustineDrug

    Second line chemotherapy with Lomustine

  • Re-irradiationRadiation

    Re-irradiation with single dose, fractionated, or hypofractionated radiation of the recurrent tumor

  • Experimental therapyProcedure or surgery

    Also called Immunotherapy, Oncolytic virotherapy

    Experimental phase I therapy with oncolytic virotherapy or immunotherapy (this list is not exhaustive)

  • Best supportive careOther

    Best supportive care, focused on alleviating symptoms

Study groups in NCT06283927
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Re-resectionResection of the recurrent tumor
Receives: Procedure: Re-resection
Best oncological treatmentBest oncological treatment consisting of re-challenge temozolomide, re-irradiation, experimental therapy, or best supportive care
Receives: Drug: Temozolomide; Drug: Lomustine; Radiation: Re-irradiation; Procedure: Experimental therapy; Other: Best supportive care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Overall survival

    Time from diagnosis to death from any cause

    Measured: Up to 5 years postoperatively

  2. Neurological morbidity at 6 weeks

    NIHSS deterioration of 1 point or more at 6 weeks after surgery

    Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. Neurological morbidity at 3 months

    NIHSS deterioration of 1 point or more at 3 months after surgery

    Measured: 3 months postoperatively

  2. Neurological morbidity at 6 months

    NIHSS deterioration of 1 point or more at 6 months after surgery

    Measured: 6 months postoperatively

  3. Progression-free survival

    Time from diagnosis to disease progression (occurrence of a new tumor lesions with a volume greater than 0.175 cm3, or an increase in residual tumor volume of more than 25%) or death, whichever comes first

    Measured: Up to 5 years postoperatively

  4. Residual tumor volume

    Residual tumor volume of the contrast-enhancing and non-contrast enhancing part, as assessed by a neuroradiologist on postoperative MRI scan (T1 with contrast and FLAIR sequences) using manual or semi-automatic volumetric analyses (Brainlab Elements iPlan CMF Segmentation, Brainlab AG, Munich, Germany; or similar software)

    Measured: Within 72 hours postoperatively

  5. Quality of life at 6 weeks (EORTC QLQ C30)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ C30 questionnaire

    Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively

  6. Quality of life at 3 months (EORTC QLQ C30)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ C30 questionnaire

    Measured: 3 months postoperatively

  7. Quality of life at 6 months (EORTC QLQ C30)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ C30 questionnaire

    Measured: 6 months postoperatively

  8. Quality of life at 6 weeks (EORTC QLQ BN20)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ BN20 questionnaire

    Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively

  9. Quality of life at 3 months (EORTC QLQ BN20)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ BN20 questionnaire

    Measured: 3 months postoperatively

  10. Quality of life at 6 months (EORTC QLQ BN20)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EORTC QLQ BN20 questionnaire

    Measured: 6 months postoperatively

  11. Quality of life at 6 weeks (EQ-5D)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EQ-5D questionnaire

    Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively

  12. Quality of life at 3 months (EQ-5D)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EQ-5D questionnaire

    Measured: 3 months postoperatively

  13. Quality of life at 6 months (EQ-5D)

    Quality of life as assessed by the EQ-5D questionnaire

    Measured: 6 months postoperatively

  14. Serious Adverse Events

    Serious Adverse Events within 6 weeks postoperatively

    Measured: 6 weeks postoperatively

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Feb 2024
  2. Study start1 Jan 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2028 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
464 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06283927
Sponsor's protocol ID
MEC-2020-0812-5
Acronym
RECSUR
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
21 Feb 2024
Last updated
28 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Glioblastoma and Glioblastoma Multiforme, run by Jasper Gerritsen at 8 sites in 5 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in United States, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jasper Gerritsen, MD PhD (31107036130, j.gerritsen@erasmusmc.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Overall survival (time frame: Up to 5 years postoperatively). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Feb 2024.

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