Proton Craniospinal Radiation Therapy vs. Partial Photon Radiation Therapy for Leptomeningeal Metastasis From Solid Tumors

Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Other)
Overall Status
Active, not recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT04343573
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The investigators are doing this study to find out whether proton craniospinal radiation therapy (proton CSI) or partial photon radiation therapy is more effective at preventing leptomeningeal metastasis from worsening. The proton CSI targets the entire space containing the CSF, brain, and spinal fluid. The partial photon radiation therapy treats only areas where the patient is having symptoms, such as the entire brain or part of the spine. The investigators also want to find out if proton CSI improves the symptoms patients may be experiencing because of the leptomeningeal metastasis. In addition, the investigators will compare the side effects of proton CSI and partial photon therapy.

Patients undergoing proton beam RT will receive their treatment at the New York Proton Center in New York, NY. As part of the New York Proton Consortium, MSK has contracted for its faculty to treat patients at the New York Proton Center. If it is unfeasible for patients to get treated at NYPC, patients will have the decision to get treated at ProCure in Summerset, NJ.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Radiation: Involved-field Photon Radiation Therapy
  • Radiation: Proton Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI)
  • Other: Neurocognitive Assessment
  • Other: MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP
Phase 2

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
102 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:
This is a randomized (2:1) phase II multicenter trial in patients with leptomeningeal metastases from NSCLC and breast cancer.This is a randomized (2:1) phase II multicenter trial in patients with leptomeningeal metastases from NSCLC and breast cancer.
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
A Phase II Randomized Study Assessing the Efficacy of Proton Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) vs Involved-field Photon Radiation Therapy for Leptomeningeal Metastases From Solid Tumor Malignancies
Actual Study Start Date :
Apr 10, 2020
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2024
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Apr 1, 2024

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Proton CSI Followed by Standard of Care (NSCLC & Breast)

Proton CSI (30Gy [RBE] in 10 fractions) followed by standard of care systemic treatments for leptomeningeal metastases per physician choice.

Radiation: Proton Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI)
Proton CSI (30Gy [RBE] in 10 fractions)

Other: Neurocognitive Assessment
All patients at MSKCC will complete a neurocognitive test battery at study entry (prior to RT), and approximately 3, 6 and 12 months and post -RT. The neurocognitive tests consists of standardized, validated and reliable measures of attention, executive functions, and memory, for which age- and education-matched healthy control published data are available. Patients will also complete self-report mood and fatigue scales at each of the same time points. This testing will only be done at MSKCC. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the neurocognitive assessments. Neurocognitive assessments will be performed in person at MSK-Manhattan; an option to perform follow up assessments via telehealth will be available only for patients who are not able to go to Manhattan for these visits.

Other: MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP
Using MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP questionnaires before, weekly during, at 3 months (+/- 4 weeks), 6 months (+/- 4 weeks), 9 months (+/- 4 weeks), and 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) after group assignment, and at CNS disease progression. Only one set needs to be completed. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the patient-reported outcomes unless translated PRO assessment forms are available. Questionnaires will be completed via mail, in-person, or online (MSK Engage).
Other Names:
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for brain tumors
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for spine tumors
  • Experimental: Standard of Care

    Involved field photon RT including WBRT and/or focal spine RT (30Gy in 10 fractions) followed by standard of care systemic treatments for leptomeningeal metastases per physician choice.

    Radiation: Involved-field Photon Radiation Therapy
    Involved field photon RT including WBRT and/or focal spine RT (30Gy in 10 fractions)

    Other: Neurocognitive Assessment
    All patients at MSKCC will complete a neurocognitive test battery at study entry (prior to RT), and approximately 3, 6 and 12 months and post -RT. The neurocognitive tests consists of standardized, validated and reliable measures of attention, executive functions, and memory, for which age- and education-matched healthy control published data are available. Patients will also complete self-report mood and fatigue scales at each of the same time points. This testing will only be done at MSKCC. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the neurocognitive assessments. Neurocognitive assessments will be performed in person at MSK-Manhattan; an option to perform follow up assessments via telehealth will be available only for patients who are not able to go to Manhattan for these visits.

    Other: MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP
    Using MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP questionnaires before, weekly during, at 3 months (+/- 4 weeks), 6 months (+/- 4 weeks), 9 months (+/- 4 weeks), and 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) after group assignment, and at CNS disease progression. Only one set needs to be completed. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the patient-reported outcomes unless translated PRO assessment forms are available. Questionnaires will be completed via mail, in-person, or online (MSK Engage).
    Other Names:
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for brain tumors
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for spine tumors
  • Other: Proton CSI Followed by Standard of Care (Other Solid Tumors)

    (Exploratory arm) Patients with solid tumor malignancies other than NSCLC or breast cancer will be enrolled to the exploratory proton CSI arm (Arm C) and will not undergo randomization. Proton CSI (30Gy [RBE] in 10 fractions) followed by standard of care systemic treatments for leptomeningeal metastases per physician choice.

    Radiation: Proton Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI)
    Proton CSI (30Gy [RBE] in 10 fractions)

    Other: Neurocognitive Assessment
    All patients at MSKCC will complete a neurocognitive test battery at study entry (prior to RT), and approximately 3, 6 and 12 months and post -RT. The neurocognitive tests consists of standardized, validated and reliable measures of attention, executive functions, and memory, for which age- and education-matched healthy control published data are available. Patients will also complete self-report mood and fatigue scales at each of the same time points. This testing will only be done at MSKCC. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the neurocognitive assessments. Neurocognitive assessments will be performed in person at MSK-Manhattan; an option to perform follow up assessments via telehealth will be available only for patients who are not able to go to Manhattan for these visits.

    Other: MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP
    Using MDASI-BT and MDASI-SP questionnaires before, weekly during, at 3 months (+/- 4 weeks), 6 months (+/- 4 weeks), 9 months (+/- 4 weeks), and 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) after group assignment, and at CNS disease progression. Only one set needs to be completed. Non-English-speaking patients and pediatric patients are exempt from completing the patient-reported outcomes unless translated PRO assessment forms are available. Questionnaires will be completed via mail, in-person, or online (MSK Engage).
    Other Names:
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for brain tumors
  • MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for spine tumors
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. CNS progression free survival [2 years]

      For Arm A and Arm B, which will be defined as the duration of time from the date of randomization to the time of progression of disease or death, whichever occurs first. The baseline imaging study will be the diagnostic imaging obtained at study entry.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. overall survival (OS) (Arm A and Arm B) [2 years]

      will be included in an analysis of overall survival, defined as time from randomization to death.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    N/A to 99 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Patient with solid tumor malignancy with leptomeningeal metastases established radiographically and/or through CSF cytology

    • Patients who are candidates for radiation therapy for the treatment of leptomeningeal metastases

    • Patients of all ages

    • KPS ≥ 60 for participants ≥ 16 years old, and Lansky ≥ 60 for participants < 16 years old

    • For adult patient, the patient/ legally authorized representative is able to provide informed consent. For pediatric patient, a parent is able to provide informed consent.

    • Adequate bone marrow function:

    • Hemoglobin > 8g/dL

    • Absolute neutrophil count >1,000/mm

    • Platelet count > 100,000/mm

    • Female subjects must either be of non-reproductive potential (i.e. pediatric patients, OR postmenopausal by history [≥ 60 years old, or with no menses for >1 year without an alternative medical cause], OR history of hysterectomy, OR history of bilateral tubal ligation, OR history of bilateral oophorectomy) or must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to starting treatment.

    • Patient at reproductive potential must agree to practice an effective contraceptive method.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Patient with multiple, serious major neurologic deficits per physician/investigator assessment including encephalopathy

    • Patient with extensive systemic disease and without reasonable systemic treatment options

    • Patient who is unable to undergo MRI brain and spine with gadolinium contrast

    • Previous radiotherapy to the intended treatment site that precludes developing a treatment plan that respects normal tissue tolerances

    • Pregnant or lactating women.

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) Basking Ridge New Jersey United States 07920
    2 Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limitedl protocol activities) Middletown New Jersey United States 07748
    3 Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) Montvale New Jersey United States 07645
    4 Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (Limited Protocol Activities) Commack New York United States 11725
    5 Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) Harrison New York United States 10604
    6 Mount Sinai Hospital New York New York United States 10029
    7 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York New York United States 10065
    8 Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities) Uniondale New York United States 11553

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Divya Yerramilli, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04343573
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 20-117
    First Posted:
    Apr 13, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 25, 2022
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Yes
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    Yes
    Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.:
    No
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    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Jul 25, 2022