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Radiation Therapy vs Observation for Meningioma

Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By C. Leland Rogers, MD
Research Sponsored by NRG Oncology
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histologically confirmed diagnosis of WHO grade II meningioma confirmed by central pathology review prior to step 2 registration
Patient must have a newly diagnosed unifocal intracranial meningioma, gross totally resected, and histologically confirmed as WHO grade II based upon pathology findings at the enrolling institution
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 10 years after randomization
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial compares radiation therapy with observation in treating patients with newly diagnosed grade II meningioma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients with a specific brain tumor called Grade II meningioma, which has been fully removed by surgery. Participants must have had a complete surgical removal confirmed by MRI and be in good physical condition. Pregnant women can't join, and those who might get pregnant agree to use birth control if they receive radiation.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of post-surgery observation versus radiation therapy in patients with newly diagnosed Grade II meningioma that was surgically removed. Radiation therapy involves high-energy x-rays aimed at killing any remaining tumor cells.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Radiation therapy may cause headaches, fatigue, hair loss at the treatment site, skin irritation like redness or dryness, nausea, and could potentially affect brain function depending on the area treated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My meningioma is confirmed to be grade II by a specialized review.
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I have a newly diagnosed, single brain tumor (meningioma) that has been completely removed and confirmed as grade II.
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My meningioma is confirmed to be grade II by a central pathology review.
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I registered for the trial within 6 months of my first surgery, even if I had a second one.
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My surgery removed all visible tumor, confirmed by MRI.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 10 years after randomization
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 10 years after randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Secondary outcome measures
3 Year Disease-Specific Survival (DSS)
3 Year Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
5 Year Disease-Specific Survival (DSS)
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm II (Radiation Therapy)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients undergo radiation therapy 5 days a week over 6.5-7 weeks for a total of 33 fractions after gross total resection.
Group II: Arm I (Clinical Observation)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients undergo observation after gross total resection.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Radiation Therapy
2017
Completed Phase 3
~7250

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,665 Previous Clinical Trials
40,925,706 Total Patients Enrolled
45 Trials studying Meningioma
4,089 Patients Enrolled for Meningioma
NRG OncologyLead Sponsor
231 Previous Clinical Trials
100,704 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Meningioma
244 Patients Enrolled for Meningioma
C. Leland Rogers, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNRG Oncology
1 Previous Clinical Trials
244 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Meningioma
244 Patients Enrolled for Meningioma

Media Library

Clinical Observation (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03180268 — Phase 3
Meningioma Research Study Groups: Arm I (Clinical Observation), Arm II (Radiation Therapy)
Meningioma Clinical Trial 2023: Clinical Observation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03180268 — Phase 3
Clinical Observation (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03180268 — Phase 3
Meningioma Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT03180268 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the target number of people that should enroll in this clinical trial?

"One hundred and forty-eight volunteers are necessary to complete this study. Inclusion criteria must be met to be eligible. Patients can go to UC Irvine Health/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in Orange, California or AdventHealth Orlando in Orlando, Florida to participate."

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Can people with the necessary qualifications join this clinical trial at this time?

"Indeed, this clinical trial is still looking for participants. According to the website, the posting went up on 6/14/2017 and the most recent update was on 8/29/2022."

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Is Radiation Therapy a risky treatment for patients?

"Radiation Therapy has been studied extensively and is considered safe."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Wisconsin
What site did they apply to?
Marshfield Medical Center-EC Cancer Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Need some extra money.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~46 spots leftby Jun 2027