The Utility of 18F-DOPA-PET in the Treatment of Recurrent High-grade Glioma

Overview

About this study

This proposal is for a pilot study comparing volumes of 18F-DOPA-PET avidity with contrast enhancement and T2 FLAIR on MRI. We then plan to compare patterns of failure with target volumes, pre-treatment MRI changes and pre-treatment 18F-DOPA-PET.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age > 18 years old.
  • ECOG PS < 3.
  • Histologically confirmed or radiographic evidence of recurrent/progressive high-grade glioma after treatment with bevacizumab.
  • History of radiation therapy to the brain for prior diagnosis of glioma.
  • Planned radiation treatments at Mayo Clinic Rochester.
  • Provide informed written consent.
  • Willing to sign consent onto the Mayo Clinic Radiotherapy Patient Outcomes Registry and Biobanking study, IRB number 15-000136 (blood draw optional).
  • Willing to return to enrolling institution for follow-up during Active Monitoring Phase of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • More than one prior course of radiotherapy or prior prescription doses exceeding 60 Gy to target volumes.
  • Unable to undergo MRI scans with contrast.
  • Unable to undergo an 18F-DOPA-PET scan (e.g., Parkinson's Disease, taking anti dopaminergic, or dopamine agonist medication or less than 6 half-lives from discontinuance of dopamine agonists).
    • Note: Other potentially interfering drugs: amoxapine, amphetamine, benztropine, buproprion, buspirone, cocaine, mazindol, methamphetamine, methylphenidate, norephedrine, phentermine, phenylpropanolamine,selegiline, paroxetine, citalopram, and sertraline). If a patient is on any of these drugs, list which ones on the On-Study form.
  • Any of the following:
    • Pregnant women;
    • Nursing women;
    • Men or women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Nadia Laack, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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(855) 776-0015

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