Radiotherapy for Malignant Astrocytomas in the Elderly
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Basic Trial Information
Trial Description
Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Trial Contact Information
| Phase | Type | Status | Age | Sponsor | Protocol IDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase III | Treatment | Completed | 70 and over | Other | PHRC, P000502 AOM 98071 NCT00430911 |
Summary
A randomized trial comparing radiotherapy with supportive care in patients aged 70 years or older with newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed anaplastic astrocytoma or glioblastoma, and a Karnofsky performance status > 70.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma, supratentorial, histologically confirmed
- Brain CT scan or MRI within 28 days before surgery
- Age: 70 years or older
- Karnofsky performance status, 70 or more.
- Life expectancy over 12 weeks
- Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Brain radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Severe systemic disease
Trial Lead Organizations/Sponsors
Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris
| jean-yves Delattre, MD |  | Principal Investigator |
| Florence Keime-Guibert, MD | | Principal Investigator |
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NLM Identifer NCT00430911
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