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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Steroids and Radiotherapy in Glioblastoma

Study Purpose

To assess the efficacy of an Angiotensin-II inhibitor (Losartan) to reduce peritumoral edema in newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 18 Years and Over
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - 18 years or older.
  • - Histologically confirmed glioblastoma (Grade 4 WHO) - patients eligible for radiotherapy and concomitant Temozolomide.
  • - KPS ≥ 50% - Adequate hematologic, liver and renal functions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - Patients unable to undergo an MRI with contrast.
  • - Patients without any residual tumor left on the screening MRI of both flair and contrast-enhanced lesions complete surgical resection) - Any prior treatment of glioblastoma including any local therapy (immunotherapy, Gliadel wafers, .
....) during or after surgical resection.
  • - Any on-going treatment for high blood pressure at time of inclusion, whatever the therapeutic class of drugs.
  • - Systolic blood pressure <110 mmHg.
  • - relative or definite contra-indication to Losartan: - Pregnant or breast feeding women; Women with an intact uterus (unless amenorrhoeic for the last 24 months) not using effective means of contraception.
- Non-affiliation to the "sécurité sociale"

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT01805453
Phase

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Phase 3
Lead Sponsor

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Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Principal Investigator

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Antoine CARPENTIER, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator Affiliation Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Agency Class

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Other
Overall Status Completed
Countries France
Conditions

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Newly-diagnosed Glioblastoma
Additional Details

Multicentre, randomized (1:1), double blinded trial:- Arm A: Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide ) + Losartan 50mg*2/day until the halting for any reason

  • - Arm B: Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide + Placebo 2/day until the halting for any reason.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Active Comparator: Arm A: Losartan

Arm A: Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide ) + Losartan 50mg*2/day until the halting for any reason

Placebo Comparator: Arm B: Placebo

Arm B: Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide + Placebo 2/day until the halting for any reason

Interventions

Drug: - Losartan

Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide ) + Losartan or placebo (Arm A or B) 50mg*2/day until the halting for any reason

Drug: - Placebo

Standard of care (Radiotherapy with concomitant temozolomide followed by monthly cures of temozolomide + Placebo 2/day until the halting for any reason

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International Sites

Neurology Department - Avicenne Hospital, Bobigny, France

Status

Address

Neurology Department - Avicenne Hospital

Bobigny, , 93000