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Temozolomide and Radiation Therapy With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Conditions

Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma | Adult Glioblastoma | Adult Gliosarcoma

What is the purpose of this trial?

This randomized phase III trial is studying temozolomide and radiation therapy to compare how well they work when given together with or without bevacizumab in treating patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. (gliosarcoma closed to accrual as of 07-13-10). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them. It is not yet known whether temozolomide and radiation therapy are more effective when given together with or without bevacizumab in treating glioblastoma or gliosarcoma



Participation Guidelines

Age:
18 Years and older
Gender:
Both

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Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Dates:
April 2009
Last Updated:
December 3, 2012
Study HIC#:
0904005078

Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT00884741