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Temozolomide Alone or in Combination With Thalidomide and/or Isotretinoin and/or Celecoxib in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme

A Phase 2 interventional study of Celecoxib and Isotretinoin in Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors and Glioblastoma Multiforme, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Completed at 12 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-10-18.

Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
178
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Thalidomide may stop the growth of glioblastoma multiforme by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Isotretinoin may help cells that are involved in the body's immune response to work better. Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known which temozolomide-containing regimen is more effective in treating glioblastoma multiforme.

PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying eight different temozolomide-containing regimens to compare how well they work in treating patients who have undergone radiation therapy for glioblastoma multiforme.

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OBJECTIVES:

  • Compare the efficacy of adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ) alone or in combination with thalidomide and/or isotretinoin and/or celecoxib, in terms of 6-month progression-free survival, in patients who have undergone radiotherapy for supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme.
  • Compare the toxicity of these regimens in these patients.

OUTLINE: This is a randomized, multicenter study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 8 treatment arms.

  • Arm I: Patients receive oral temozolomide once daily on days 1-7 and 15-21.
  • Arm II: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I and oral thalidomide once daily on days 1-28.
  • Arm III: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I and oral isotretinoin twice daily on days 1-21.
  • Arm IV: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I and oral celecoxib twice daily on days 1-28.
  • Arm V: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I, thalidomide as in arm II, and isotretinoin as in arm III.
  • Arm VI: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I, thalidomide as in arm II, and celecoxib as in arm IV.
  • Arm VII: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I, isotretinoin as in arm III, and celecoxib as in arm IV.
  • Arm VIII: Patients receive temozolomide as in arm I, thalidomide as in arm II, isotretinoin as in arm III, and celecoxib as in arm IV.

In all arms, treatment repeats every 28 days for up to 12 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patient may receive additional courses of therapy at the discretion of the treating physician.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed for at least 30 days and then every 3 months thereafter.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 180 patients will be accrued for this study.

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Conditions studied

  • Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
  • Glioblastoma Multiforme

Keywords

  • adult giant cell glioblastoma
  • adult gliosarcoma
  • adult glioblastoma
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In context

Glioblastoma

1,920 studies on the registry are indexed under Glioblastoma; 450 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 178 is above the median of 36 across 1,618 interventional studies indexed under Glioblastoma.

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Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is the lead sponsor of 2,999 studies on the registry; 581 are open to participants now.

Of its 599 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 402 (67%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Eligibility criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Histologically confirmed supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme
  • Must have undergone a biopsy OR subtotal or gross total resection of the tumor
  • Must have completed post-operative (or post-biopsy) radiotherapy within the past 5 weeks

    • No progressive disease after radiotherapy

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Age

  • 18 and over

Performance status

  • Karnofsky 60-100%

Life expectancy

  • Not specified

Hematopoietic

  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mm\^3
  • Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm\^3

Hepatic

  • Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) \< 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN)
  • Alkaline phosphatase \< 2 times ULN
  • Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dL

Renal

  • blood urea nitrogen (BUN) ≤ 1.5 times ULN
  • Creatinine ≤ 1.5 times ULN

Immunologic

  • No history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biological composition to celecoxib or to sulfonamides
  • No asthma, urticaria, or allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs
  • No active infection

Gastrointestinal

  • No inflammatory bowel disease
  • No history of peptic ulcer disease
  • No gastrointestinal bleeding within past 3 months

Other

  • Not pregnant or nursing
  • Negative pregnancy test
  • Fertile patients must use effective double-method contraception during and for 2 months after study participation

    • Fertile female patients randomized to receive thalidomide must use effective double-method contraception for ≥ 4 weeks before, during, and ≥ 4 weeks after completion of study therapy
    • Fertile male patients randomized to receive thalidomide must use effective contraception during and for ≥ 4 weeks after completion of study therapy
  • No blood donation (for patients randomized to receive thalidomide)
  • No history of any other cancer except nonmelanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or cancer that is in complete remission and patient completed all therapy for that disease ≥ 3 years ago
  • No other disease that would obscure toxicity or dangerously alter drug metabolism (e.g., severe connective tissue disease)
  • No other serious medical illness

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

Biologic therapy

  • Not specified

Chemotherapy

  • Prior temozolomide in combination with radiotherapy allowed
  • No other prior or concurrent chemotherapy

Endocrine therapy

  • Not specified

Radiotherapy

  • See Disease Characteristics
  • See Chemotherapy

Surgery

  • See Disease Characteristics
  • No concurrent surgery

Other

  • No other concurrent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (for patients randomized to receive celecoxib)
  • No other concurrent investigational drugs
  • No other concurrent anticancer therapy
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Factorial assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
178 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Arm I: TMZ

    Oral Temozolomide (TMZ) 150 mg/m\^2 once daily on days 1-7 and 15-21.

    Drug: Temozolomide

  • Experimental
    Arm II: TMZ + Thalidomide

    Temozolomide as in arm I and oral Thalidomide (Thal) once daily on days 1-28 (starting dose 200 mg).

    Drug: Temozolomide · Drug: Thalidomide

  • Experimental
    Arm III: TMZ + Isotretinoin

    Temozolomide as in Arm I and oral Isotretinoin 40 mg/m\^2 twice daily on days 1-21.

    Drug: Isotretinoin · Drug: Temozolomide

  • Experimental
    Arm IV: TMZ + Celecoxib

    Temozolomide as in arm I and oral Celecoxib 400 mg twice daily on days 1-28.

    Drug: Celecoxib · Drug: Temozolomide

  • Experimental
    Arm V: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin

    Temozolomide as in arm I, Thalidomide as in arm II, and Isotretinoin as in arm III.

    Drug: Isotretinoin · Drug: Temozolomide · Drug: Thalidomide

  • Experimental
    Arm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + Celecoxib

    Temozolomide as in Arm I, Thalidomide as in Arm II, and Celecoxib as in Arm IV.

    Drug: Celecoxib · Drug: Temozolomide · Drug: Thalidomide

  • Experimental
    Arm VII: TMZ + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib

    Temozolomide as in Arm I, Isotretinoin as in Arm III, and Celecoxib as in Arm IV.

    Drug: Celecoxib · Drug: Isotretinoin · Drug: Temozolomide

  • Experimental
    Arm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib

    Temozolomide as in Arm I, Thalidomide as in Arm II, Isotretinoin as in Arm III, and Celecoxib as in Arm IV.

    Drug: Celecoxib · Drug: Isotretinoin · Drug: Temozolomide · Drug: Thalidomide

Interventions

  • DrugCelecoxib

    400 mg orally twice a day continuous dosing

    Also known as: Celebrex

  • DrugIsotretinoin

    40 mg/m\^2 orally twice a day (total daily dose = 80 mg/m\^2) days 1-21 of a 28 day cycle.

    Also known as: Accutane, 13-Cis-Retinoic Acid

  • DrugTemozolomide

    150 mg/m2 orally daily, 7 days on treatment, 7 days off.

    Also known as: Temodar

  • DrugThalidomide

    400 mg orally every day continuous dosing (starting at 200 mg each day and escalating weekly by 100 mg until the maximum dose of 400 mg/day is achieved)

    Also known as: Thalomid

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms

    Thalidomide versus not Thalidomide analysis: Comparison of median PFS outcome of participants in arms II, VI, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, III, IV and V. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up, up to one year (12 study cycles).

  2. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms

    Celecoxib versus not Celecoxib analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms III, V, VI and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, IV and VII. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  3. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms

    Isotretinoin versus not Isotretinoin analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms IV, V, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, III and VI. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy

    Doublet (2 agents) versus Triplet (3 agents) therapy analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms II, III, IV, versus participants in arms V, VI and VII. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  2. Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of Individual Arms

    Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  3. Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms

    Thalidomide versus not Thalidomide analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms II, VI, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, III, IV and V. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  4. Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms

    Celecoxib versus not Celecoxib analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms III, V, VI and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, IV and VII. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  5. Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms

    Isotretinoin versus not Isotretinoin analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms IV, V, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, III and VI. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  6. Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy

    Doublet (2 agents) versus Triplet (3 agents) therapy analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms II, III, IV, versus participants in arms V, VI and VII. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

  7. Overall Survival of Individual Arms

    Overall Survival (OS) was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

    Time frame: Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.

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Results

Posted Oct 18, 2021

Participant flow

Recruitment Period: September 2005 to February 2011 from various hospitals and institutions representing the Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP). A total of 146 participants were accrued at MD Anderson Cancer Center and 32 at the remaining participating sites.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneArm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib
Started2222222223222322
Completed2221211821172015
Not completed01142537
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject01142537

Outcome measures

PrimaryMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms

Thalidomide versus not Thalidomide analysis: Comparison of median PFS outcome of participants in arms II, VI, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, III, IV and V. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up, up to one year (12 study cycles).
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms
monthsThalidomide: Arm II, Arm VI, Arm VII and Arm VIIINo Thalidomide: Arm I, Arm III, Arm IV and Arm V
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms7.6 (NA to NA)8.7 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Thalidomide: Arm II, Arm VI, Arm VII and Arm VIII vs No Thalidomide: Arm I, Arm III, Arm IV and Arm V · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.2 · 95% CI 0.8 to 1.7
PrimaryMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms

Celecoxib versus not Celecoxib analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms III, V, VI and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, IV and VII. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms
monthsCelecoxib: Arm III, Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VIIINo Celecoxib: Arm I, Arm II, Arm IV and Arm VII
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms8.3 (NA to NA)7.4 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Celecoxib: Arm III, Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VIII vs No Celecoxib: Arm I, Arm II, Arm IV and Arm VII · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.8 · 95% CI 0.6 to 1.2
PrimaryMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms

Isotretinoin versus not Isotretinoin analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms IV, V, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, III and VI. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms
monthsIsotretinoin: Arm IV, Arm V, Arm VII and Arm VIIINo Isotretinoin: Arm I, Arm II, Arm III and Arm VI
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms6.6 (NA to NA)9.1 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Isotretinoin: Arm IV, Arm V, Arm VII and Arm VIII vs No Isotretinoin: Arm I, Arm II, Arm III and Arm VI · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.3 · 95% CI 0.9 to 1.8
SecondaryMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy

Doublet (2 agents) versus Triplet (3 agents) therapy analysis: We compared the median PFS outcome of participants in arms II, III, IV, versus participants in arms V, VI and VII. Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy
monthsDoublet (2 Agents): Arm II, Arm III and Arm IVTriplet (3 Agents): Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VII
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy8.3 (NA to NA)8.2 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Doublet (2 Agents): Arm II, Arm III and Arm IV vs Triplet (3 Agents): Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VII · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.9 · 95% CI 0.6 to 1.3
SecondaryMedian Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of Individual Arms

Median PFS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 2 cycles (1 cycle = 28 days) from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of Individual Arms
monthsArm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib
Median Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of Individual Arms10.5 (NA to NA)7.7 (NA to NA)13.4 (NA to NA)6.5 (NA to NA)11.6 (NA to NA)7.9 (NA to NA)6.2 (NA to NA)5.8 (NA to NA)
SecondaryMedian Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms

Thalidomide versus not Thalidomide analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms II, VI, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, III, IV and V. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms
monthsThalidomide: Arm II, Arm VI, Arm VII and Arm VIIINo Thalidomide: Arm I, Arm III, Arm IV and Arm V
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Thalidomide Arms Versus no Thalidomide Arms18.3 (NA to NA)17.4 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Thalidomide: Arm II, Arm VI, Arm VII and Arm VIII vs No Thalidomide: Arm I, Arm III, Arm IV and Arm V · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.0 · 95% CI 0.7 to 1.5
SecondaryMedian Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms

Celecoxib versus not Celecoxib analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms III, V, VI and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, IV and VII. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms
monthsCelecoxib: Arm III, Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VIIINo Celecoxib: Arm I, Arm II, Arm IV and Arm VII
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Celecoxib Arms Versus no Celecoxib Arms20.2 (NA to NA)17.1 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Celecoxib: Arm III, Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VIII vs No Celecoxib: Arm I, Arm II, Arm IV and Arm VII · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.8 · 95% CI 0.5 to 1.2
SecondaryMedian Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms

Isotretinoin versus not Isotretinoin analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms IV, V, VII and VIII, versus participants in arms I, II, III and VI. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms
monthsIsotretinoin: Arm IV, Arm V, Arm VII and ARM VIIINo Isotretinoin: Arm I, Arm II, Arm III and ARM VI
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Isotretinoin Arms Versus no Isotretinoin Arms17.1 (NA to NA)19.9 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Isotretinoin: Arm IV, Arm V, Arm VII and ARM VIII vs No Isotretinoin: Arm I, Arm II, Arm III and ARM VI · Hazard ratio (hr): 1.2 · 95% CI 0.8 to 1.8
SecondaryMedian Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy

Doublet (2 agents) versus Triplet (3 agents) therapy analysis: We compared the median OS outcome of participants in arms II, III, IV, versus participants in arms V, VI and VII. Median OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy
monthsDoublet (2 Agents): Arm II, Arm III and Arm IVTriplet (3 Agents): Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VII
Median Overall Survival (OS) Comparison of Doublet Versus Triplet Therapy17.0 (NA to NA)20.1 (NA to NA)
Statistical analysis
  • Doublet (2 Agents): Arm II, Arm III and Arm IV vs Triplet (3 Agents): Arm V, Arm VI and Arm VII · Hazard ratio (hr): 0.7 · 95% CI 0.5 to 1.1
SecondaryOverall Survival of Individual Arms

Overall Survival (OS) was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method from time of randomization to time of progression, death, or last follow-up. Progression defined as 25% increase in the sum of products of all measurable lesions over smallest sum observed (over baseline if no decrease) using the same techniques as baseline, OR clear worsening of any evaluable disease, OR appearance of any new lesion/site, OR failure to return for evaluation due to death or deteriorating condition (unless clearly unrelated to this cancer).

Time frame:
Every 3 months from randomization until progression of disease, death or last follow-up.
Reported as:
Median · months
Overall Survival of Individual Arms
monthsArm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib
Overall Survival of Individual Arms21.2 (NA to NA)17.4 (NA to NA)18.1 (NA to NA)11.7 (NA to NA)23.1 (NA to NA)20.2 (NA to NA)17.9 (NA to NA)18.5 (NA to NA)

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) were collected from study drug administration to time of progression, death, or last follow-up,1 year", "Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) were collected from study drug administration to time of progression, death, or last follow-up, up to 5 years.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Arm I: TMZ—11/22 (50%)22/22 (100%)
Arm II: TMZ + Thalidomide—9/21 (42.9%)21/21 (100%)
Arm III: TMZ + Celecoxib—7/21 (33.3%)21/21 (100%)
Arm IV: TMZ + Isotretinoin—8/18 (44.4%)18/18 (100%)
Arm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib—12/21 (57.1%)21/21 (100%)
Arm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + Celecoxib—15/17 (88.2%)17/17 (100%)
Arm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin—8/20 (40%)20/20 (100%)
Arm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib—7/15 (46.7%)15/15 (100%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventArm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib
LymphopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders10/225/215/215/1811/2110/173/204/15
NeutrophilsBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/223/210/212/180/212/173/201/15
PlateletsBlood and lymphatic system disorders1/221/211/211/180/212/171/200/15
LeukocytesBlood and lymphatic system disorders0/222/210/212/180/211/172/200/15
ThrombosisVascular disorders1/220/210/211/180/211/172/201/15
ObesityGeneral disorders0/220/210/210/181/210/170/201/15
DyspneaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/220/210/210/180/210/171/201/15
Erythema MultiformeSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/220/210/210/180/210/170/201/15
DeathGeneral disorders0/221/210/210/180/211/171/200/15
Sinus BradycardiaCardiac disorders0/220/210/210/180/211/170/200/15
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventArm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + Celecoxib
LeukocytesBlood and lymphatic system disorders16/2214/2116/2115/1816/2117/1711/2014/15
LymphopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders22/2221/2121/2118/1821/2117/1712/2012/15
NeutrophilsBlood and lymphatic system disorders13/2211/219/2110/1811/2117/177/2012/15
FatigueGeneral disorders19/2213/2116/2114/1817/2117/1714/2014/15
HemoglobinBlood and lymphatic system disorders16/228/2117/2114/1815/2117/179/2011/15
Dry SkinSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders3/222/214/2111/1819/219/179/2010/15
PlateletsBlood and lymphatic system disorders13/225/2112/2113/1811/2114/179/2011/15
HyperglycemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders18/228/2117/2110/1811/219/1710/209/15
HeadacheNervous system disorders10/229/219/2114/1812/218/1713/208/15
HypertriglyceridemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders6/227/217/2110/1816/213/1711/2011/15

Baseline characteristics

A 178 participants in total were randomized, out of which 23 participants were randomized but not treated because of consent withdrawal with some further difficulties obtaining insurance coverage.

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(participants)Arm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibTotal
<=19 years:000100001
Between 20 and 59 years:1712171420181517130
>=60 years:51057348547
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Arm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibTotal
Female71058466955
Male1512171419161713123
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Arm I: TMZArm II: TMZ + ThalidomideArm III: TMZ + CelecoxibArm IV: TMZ + IsotretinoinArm V: TMZ + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibArm VI: TMZ + Thalidomide + CelecoxibArm VII: TMZ + Thalidomide + IsotretinoinArm VIII: TMZ + Thalidomide + Isotretinoin + CelecoxibTotal
United States2222222223222322178
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Study locations

12 sites
  • Hembree Mercy Cancer Center at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center
    Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913, United States
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at Orlando
    Orlando, Florida 32806-2134, United States
  • CCOP - Atlanta Regional
    Atlanta, Georgia 30342-1701, United States
  • CCOP - Central Illinois
    Decatur, Illinois 62526, United States
  • CCOP - Wichita
    Wichita, Kansas 67214-3882, United States
  • CCOP - Grand Rapids
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, United States
  • CCOP - Kalamazoo
    Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007-3731, United States
  • CCOP - Kansas City
    Kansas City, Missouri 64131, United States
  • Cancer Research for the Ozarks
    Springfield, Missouri 65804, United States
  • Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Columbus, Ohio 43210-1240, United States
  • CCOP - Upstate Carolina
    Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303, United States
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas 77030-4009, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Gilbert MR, Gonzalez J, Hunter K, Hess K, Giglio P, Chang E, Puduvalli V, Groves MD, Colman H, Conrad C, Levin V, Woo S, Mahajan A, de Groot J, Yung WK. A phase I factorial design study of dose-dense temozolomide alone and in combination with thalidomide, isotretinoin, and/or celecoxib as postchemoradiation adjuvant therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Neuro Oncol. 2010 Nov;12(11):1167-72. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noq100. Epub 2010 Aug 20. PubMed 20729242 ↗
  • Penas-Prado M, Hess KR, Fisch MJ, Lagrone LW, Groves MD, Levin VA, De Groot JF, Puduvalli VK, Colman H, Volas-Redd G, Giglio P, Conrad CA, Salacz ME, Floyd JD, Loghin ME, Hsu SH, Gonzalez J, Chang EL, Woo SY, Mahajan A, Aldape KD, Yung WK, Gilbert MR; MD Anderson Community Clinical Oncology Program; Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative. Randomized phase II adjuvant factorial study of dose-dense temozolomide alone and in combination with isotretinoin, celecoxib, and/or thalidomide for glioblastoma. Neuro Oncol. 2015 Feb;17(2):266-73. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/nou155. Epub 2014 Sep 19. PubMed 25239666 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 18, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00112502
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 3, 2005
Start date
Sep 2005
Primary completion
Sep 2014
Completion
Sep 2014
Results posted
Oct 18, 2021
Last update
Oct 18, 2021

Study contacts

Marta Penas-Prado, MD
study chair · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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