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NCT Number: NCT01805453

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Steroids and Radiotherapy in Glioblastoma

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

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Neurology Department - Avicenne Hospital

Bobigny, 93000, France

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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"

Treatment and study plan

Losartan

Drug

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

Placebo

Drug

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Steroid dosage required to control brain edema on the last day of radiotherapy in each arm

    Time frame: Up to Day 42+ 1 month

Secondary outcomes

  1. Steroids dosage 1 month after the end of RT

    Time frame: Day 42+ 1 month

  2. Assessment of cerebral edema on MRI

    Time frame: Day -28 at -13, Day 42, Day 42+1 month

  3. Tolerance (NCI-CTCAE v3.0)

    Time frame: up to day42 +1 month + 7 days

    To be reported according to NCI/CTC version 3.0 (adverse events)

  4. Blood pressure

    Time frame: Day -10 at -7, Day0, 42, Day 42+1month

  5. HbA1C

    Time frame: Day -10 at -7, D42, Day 42+1month

  6. glycemia

    Time frame: Day -10 at -7, Day14, 28, 42, Day 42+1month

  7. body weight

    Time frame: Day -10 at -7, Day42, Day 42+1month

  8. side-effects of steroids

    Time frame: up to day42 +1 month

  9. Executive functions ( " Moca test ")

    Time frame: Day-10 at -7, Day 42, Day 42+1 month

  10. Quality of life (EORTC)

    Time frame: Day-10 at -7, Day 42, Day 42+1 month

  11. Progression free survival

    Time frame: up to 24 months

  12. Overall survival

    Time frame: up to 24 months

  13. Survival

    Time frame: at 1 year, 2 year

  14. Performance status (KPS) at the end, 1 month , and 2 months after the end of RT

    Time frame: at the end, 1 month, and 2 months after the end of RT

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Other

Collaborators

  • ANOCEF (french association of neuro-oncologists)

Registry information

Official study title

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Steroids and Radiotherapy in Glioblastoma- A Randomized Multicenter Trial

Acronym: ASTER

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2017
First posted
Mar 6, 2013
Registry last updated
May 8, 2020

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