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CompletedNCT03291977FLEGMEUpdated Nov 9, 2022

Interest of Fluorescein in Fluorescence-guided Resection of Gliomas (FLEGME)

A Phase 3 interventional study of Fluorescéine Sodique Faure and White-light surgery in Glioblastoma, Adult, sponsored by Rennes University Hospital. Completed at 1 site in France. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 79 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-11-09.

Sponsored by Rennes University Hospital · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
51
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 79 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Fluorescence guidance is a safe and efficient tool for glioblastomas resection. The most widely used technique is based on 5-aminolevulinic acid (5ala), which stains glioblastoma cells through a metabolic abnormality and thus helps in defining tumoral edges through a modified microscope. A multicentric, randomized study comparing 5ala guided surgery with conventional procedures showed that this technique doubles the rate of complete removal on post-operative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and increases the 6 months progression-free survival. More recently, fluorescein appeared as an interesting alternative fluorophore for glioblastomas, with a highly reduced cost (2.5 euros versus 1000 euros per dose). However its use remains scarcely studied and its clinical benefit unsure. In that context, the investigators propose a randomized trial comparing conventional " white light " surgery with fluorescein-guided resection of glioblastomas, in order to assess the relevance of this technique in glioblastomas removal.

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Conditions studied

  • Glioblastoma, Adult

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Keywords

  • surgery - glioblastoma - fluorescein
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 79 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 18 and 79
  • Karnofsky index > 70 %
  • Brain MRI showing a parenchymal lesion with typical features of glioblastoma, \< 1week
  • Achievable gross total removal, as assessed by the neurosurgical staff
  • Written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindication to fluorescein
  • Contraindication to MRI
  • History of brain surgery \<6 months
  • Guardianship, tutelage or deprivation of liberty
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Participation to other interventional clinical studies
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
51 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Fluorescein sodique FAURE

    Fluorescein (Fluorescéine sodique FAURE) will be given intravenously during the induction of the anesthesia

    Drug: Fluorescéine Sodique Faure

  • Active comparator
    White-light surgery

    In the control arm, the surgery will be performed under classical conditions (so-called " white-light " surgery).

    Procedure: White-light surgery

Interventions

  • DrugFluorescéine Sodique Faure

    Fluorescéine Sodique Faure given intravenously during the induction of the anesthesia, at the dose of 3mg/kg, diluted in 50mL of physiological serum, in 10 minutes.

  • ProcedureWhite-light surgery

    The surgery will be performed under classical conditions

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Gross total removal rates

    assessed by the absence of residual contrast enhancement on early post-operative MRI

    Time frame: under 72 hours post-op

Secondary outcomes

  1. Absolute volumes of tumor remnants

    assessed in cm3 on early post-operative MRI

    Time frame: under 72 hours post-op

  2. Relative volumes of tumor remnants

    assessed in % on early post-operative MRI

    Time frame: under 72 hours post-op

  3. Occurrence of new neurological deficits

    assessed by the NIHSS

    Time frame: under 72 hours post-op

  4. Occurrence of anaphylactic events related to the administration of fluorescein

    Time frame: under 72 hours post-op

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Study locations

1 site
  • CHU Rennes
    Rennes, France
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03291977
Lead sponsor
Rennes University Hospital
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 25, 2017
Start date
Oct 5, 2017
Primary completion
Jan 18, 2022
Completion
Jan 18, 2022
Last update
Nov 9, 2022

Study contacts

Pierre-Jean LE RESTE, Dr
principal investigator · CHU Rennes

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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