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A Phase III Randomized Trial of Adding Vincristine-Topotecan-Cyclophosphamide to Standard Chemotherapy in Initial Treatment of Non-Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
OBJECTIVES: Primary - Compare the event-free and overall survival of patients with newly diagnosed localized Ewing's sarcoma treated with doxorubicin hydrochloride, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, etoposide, and ifosfamide with vs without topotecan hydrochloride. - Compare the side effects of these regimens in these patients. Secondary - Evaluate initial tumor size as a prognostic factor for event-free survival of these patients. - Evaluate histological response as a prognostic factor for event-free survival of these patients. - Continue evaluation of biologic markers both as related to prognosis and as eventual therapeutic targets via encouraging concurrent enrollment on COG-AEWS02B1. - Evaluate radiologic response by positron emission tomography as a prognostic factor for event-free survival. OUTLINE: This is a randomized, multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to age (≤ 17 vs ≥ 18 years of age) and primary tumor site (pelvic vs nonpelvic [including extra-osseous Ewing's sarcoma]). Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms. - Arm I: Patients receive vincristine IV over 1 minute once a week on day 1 in weeks 1-3, 7-9, and 13-15; doxorubicin hydrochloride IV over 15 minutes on days 1 and 2 in weeks 1, 7, and 13; cyclophosphamide IV over 1 hour on day 1 in weeks 1, 7, and 13; and ifosfamide IV over 1 hour and etoposide IV over 1 hour on days 1-5 in weeks 4, 10, and 16. Patients undergo local therapy comprising surgical resection in approximately week 18 and/or radiotherapy beginning in approximately week 19. Patients then receive vincristine as above in weeks 19-21, 28-30, 34-36, 40-42, and 46-51; dexrazoxane hydrochloride IV over 15 minutes on days 1 and 2 and doxorubicin hydrochloride as above in weeks 19 and 28; cyclophosphamide as above in weeks 19, 28, 34, 40, 46, and 49; and ifosfamide and etoposide as above in weeks 22, 25, 31, 37, and 43. - Arm II: Patients receive vincristine IV over 1 minute once a week on day 1 in weeks 1-3, 7-9, and 13-16; topotecan hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1-5 in weeks 1 and 13; cyclophosphamide IV over 30 minutes on days 1-5 in weeks 1 and 13 and IV over 1 hour on day 1 in weeks 7 and 16; ifosfamide IV over 1 hour and etoposide IV over 1 hour on days 1-5 in weeks 4 and 10; and doxorubicin hydrochloride IV over 15 minutes on days 1 and 2 in weeks 7 and 16. Patients undergo local therapy comprising surgical resection in approximately week 18 and/or radiotherapy beginning in approximately week 19. Patients then receive vincristine as above in weeks 19-21, 28-33, 37-42, and 46-48; topotecan hydrochloride as above in weeks 19, 31, and 40; cyclophosphamide IV over 30 minutes in weeks 19, 31, and 40 and IV over 1 hour in weeks 28, 37, and 46; ifosfamide and etoposide as above in weeks 22, 25, 34, 43, and 49; dexrazoxane hydrochloride IV over 15 minutes on days 1 and 2 in weeks 37 and 46; and doxorubicin hydrochloride as above in weeks 28, 37, and 46. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed periodically for 5 years. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 528 patients will be accrued for this study.
Withdrawn | localized Ewing sarcoma/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor | Site Unknown
Mason Bond
CRT Implant Strategy Using the Longest Electrical Delay for Non-left Bundle Branch Block Patients (ENHANCE CRT). A Prospective, Randomized, Postmarket, Pilot Study.
Enrolling by invitation | Arrhythmias | Multisite
Jagmeet Singh
Join a USC Study on Vaping and E-Cigarette Use for Cigarette Smokers
The number of people who vape and use e-cigarettes has been increasing, particularly among young adults. We want to examine how factors associated with vaping and e-cigarette use, such as flavoring and nicotine level, effect people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Recruiting | smoking | Not Multisite
Adam Matthew Leventhal, PhD
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
The ENRICH trial will compare the outcomes between early surgical intervention using the BrainPath® Approach (i.e., MIPS) and a medically managed cohort. The integrated surgical approach includes a combination of available technologies, including the FDA-cleared NICO BrainPath® for non-disruptive access and NICO Myriad® to achieve the goal of maximum clot evacuation. The medically managed cohort will be treated according the Clinical Standardization Guidelines (CSG) as adapted by Emory University from the 2015 AHA/ASA Guidelines for the Management of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Clinical efficacy will be determined by demonstrating a 10% improvement in functional outcome, as determined by a blinded-assessment of the 180-day utility-weighted modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Data suggests improved mortality rates and potential functional benefits of surgical ICH evacuation. The methodology proposed for this trial was tested in a preliminary series of 39 patients treated for supratentorial spontaneous ICH and retrospectively reviewed (Labib et al.). These results were replicated in a single center retrospective series of 18 patients (Bauer et al.). Despite positive results of both studies and the widely accepted benefit of the BrainPath Approach (i.e., MIPS) for subcortical lesions, stronger evidence supporting the use of these techniques in ICH is needed for the technique to become universally validated.
Recruiting | Subcortical Intracerebral Hemorrhage | Site Unknown
Gustavo Pradilla
ST Monitoring to Detect ACS Events in ICD Patients
This is a prospective, non-randomized, multicenter, pivotal IDE study. The intent of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the ST Monitoring Feature in the Fortify® ST, Fortify Assura® ST, and Ellipse® ST family of devices, as well as any future St Jude Medical devices with the same ST Monitoring Feature capabilities. Effectiveness of the device will be evaluated by analyzing the sensitivity of the ST Monitoring Feature to detect clinical events. In addition, safety of the ST Monitoring Feature will be evaluated by demonstrating a low percentage of patients with false positive events.
Active, not recruiting | Atherosclerosis | Multisite
Michael Gibson
A Mobile Mindfulness App for U.S. Veterans: Mind Guide (Beta-Test Phase)
The purpose of this study is to examine how mobile apps that focus on mindfulness techniques and stress reduction skills can help post-9/11 veterans. Several stand-alone apps for phones have been developed, but they have yet to be tested to see if they are helpful for veterans who may living with stress or may be drinking alcohol at levels higher than they would like.
Not yet recruiting | veteran | Not Multisite
Eric Pedersen, PhD
CHLA Research Study on Neurovascular and Neurocognitive Consequences of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia is a condition where the body is not making enough red blood cells to transport oxygen. The objective of this study is to learn how anemia may affect the oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). By studying this, we hope to better identify people who may benefit from correction of their anemia by iron therapy.
Recruiting | anemia | Multisite
John C. Wood, MD, PhD
Exploring Life Events Prior to Death by Suicide
<p>We are interested in creating better means of suicide prevention. One way to do this is by discussing suicide with those who have lost a loved one. If you are a survivor of loss, we want to hear the story of your loved one. We believe that by investigating the experiences of an individual prior to their death, we can better understand important risks that are often overlooked in current suicide prevention efforts.&nbsp;</p><p> This information may help&nbsp;to build better connections to prevent others from going through this loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
Recruiting | suicide | Not Multisite
John Blosnich
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