2022
Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial
Omuro A, Brandes AA, Carpentier AF, Idbaih A, Reardon DA, Cloughesy T, Sumrall A, Baehring J, van den Bent M, Bähr O, Lombardi G, Mulholland P, Tabatabai G, Lassen U, Sepulveda JM, Khasraw M, Vauleon E, Muragaki Y, Di Giacomo AM, Butowski N, Roth P, Qian X, Fu AZ, Liu Y, Potter V, Chalamandaris AG, Tatsuoka K, Lim M, Weller M. Radiotherapy combined with nivolumab or temozolomide for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with unmethylated MGMT promoter: An international randomized phase III trial. Neuro-Oncology 2022, 25: 123-134. PMID: 35419607, PMCID: PMC9825306, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac099.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOverall survivalUnmethylated MGMT promoterMedian OSPrimary endpointInternational randomized phase III trialTreatment-related adverse event ratesMedian progression-free survivalRandomized phase III trialMGMT promoterEfficacy of nivolumabLonger median OSMedian overall survivalNew safety signalsProgression-free survivalAddition of temozolomideAdverse event ratesPhase III trialsUse of temozolomideStandard of careStudy treatment armsImproved OSIII trialsTreatment armsStandard radiotherapyNivolumab
2021
Comparison of radiomic feature aggregation methods for patients with multiple tumors
Chang E, Joel MZ, Chang HY, Du J, Khanna O, Omuro A, Chiang V, Aneja S. Comparison of radiomic feature aggregation methods for patients with multiple tumors. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 9758. PMID: 33963236, PMCID: PMC8105371, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89114-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCox proportional hazards modelCox proportional hazardsProportional hazards modelBrain metastasesRadiomic featuresHazards modelProportional hazardsStandard Cox proportional hazards modelMultifocal brain metastasesMultiple brain metastasesNumber of patientsPatient-level outcomesHigher concordance indexRadiomic feature analysisRandom survival forest modelSurvival modelsDifferent tumor volumesMultifocal tumorsCancer outcomesMultiple tumorsMetastatic cancerConcordance indexTumor volumePatientsTumor types
2020
A phase II study of dose-dense temozolomide and lapatinib for recurrent low-grade and anaplastic supratentorial, infratentorial, and spinal cord ependymoma
Gilbert MR, Yuan Y, Wu J, Mendoza T, Vera E, Omuro A, Lieberman F, Robins HI, Gerstner ER, Wu J, Wen PY, Mikkelsen T, Aldape K, Armstrong TS. A phase II study of dose-dense temozolomide and lapatinib for recurrent low-grade and anaplastic supratentorial, infratentorial, and spinal cord ependymoma. Neuro-Oncology 2020, 23: 468-477. PMID: 33085768, PMCID: PMC7992893, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa240.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBrain NeoplasmsDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalEpendymomaHumansLapatinibProspective StudiesSpinal Cord NeoplasmsTemozolomideConceptsProgression-free survivalDose-dense temozolomideMedian progression-free survivalAdult patientsObjective responseSymptom burdenClinical trialsRecurrent ependymomaMD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Brain TumorProspective phase II clinical trialMedian Karnofsky performance statusPhase II clinical trialDemonstrated clinical activityModerate-severe painPatients age 18Phase II studyKarnofsky performance statusProspective clinical trialsSpinal cord tumorsStandard medical treatmentPrimary outcome measureSpinal cord ependymomasDisease-related symptomsExpression of ErbB2Daily lapatinib
2017
Multicenter phase II study of temozolomide and myeloablative chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant for newly diagnosed anaplastic oligodendroglioma
Thomas AA, Abrey LE, Terziev R, Raizer J, Martinez NL, Forsyth P, Paleologos N, Matasar M, Sauter CS, Moskowitz C, Nimer SD, DeAngelis LM, Kaley T, Grimm S, Louis DN, Cairncross JG, Panageas KS, Briggs S, Faivre G, Mohile NA, Mehta J, Jonsson P, Chakravarty D, Gao J, Schultz N, Brennan CW, Huse JT, Omuro A. Multicenter phase II study of temozolomide and myeloablative chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant for newly diagnosed anaplastic oligodendroglioma. Neuro-Oncology 2017, 19: 1380-1390. PMID: 28472509, PMCID: PMC5596171, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nox086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyStem cell transplantAnaplastic oligodendrogliomaAnaplastic oligoastrocytomaHDC-ASCTMulticenter phase II studyMyeloablative high-dose chemotherapyChemotherapy-based approachesCycles of temozolomideOverall survival 93Phase II studyRadiation-related toxicityUnexpected adverse eventsNext-generation sequencingChemotherapy-sensitive tumorsWide molecular heterogeneityToxic deathsAdverse eventsII studyMyeloablative chemotherapyProspective trialIntact patientsCell transplant
2015
Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial
Omuro A, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Ghesquieres H, Soussain C, Delwail V, Lamy T, Gressin R, Choquet S, Soubeyran P, Huchet A, Benouaich-Amiel A, Lebouvier-Sadot S, Gyan E, Touitou V, Barrié M, del Rio M, Gonzalez-Aguilar A, Houillier C, Delgadillo D, Lacomblez L, Tanguy M, Hoang-Xuan K. Methotrexate and temozolomide versus methotrexate, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma in an elderly population: an intergroup ANOCEF-GOELAMS randomised phase 2 trial. The Lancet Haematology 2015, 2: e251-e259. PMID: 26688235, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(15)00074-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCytarabineDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineProspective StudiesQuality of LifeTemozolomideTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalKarnofsky Performance Scale scoreCytarabine groupPhase 2 trialCNS lymphomaPerformance Scale scoreTemozolomide groupElderly populationScale scoreMedian progression-free survivalPhase 2 trial designCommon grade 3Methotrexate-based regimensProphylactic G-CSFMedian overall survivalStandard chemotherapy regimenPoor prognosis patientsQuality of lifeChemotherapy regimenEfficacy endpointPrimary endpointPrognosis patientsElderly patientsImmunocompetent patients
2014
Clinical course and progression-free survival of adult intracranial and spinal ependymoma patients
Vera-Bolanos E, Aldape K, Yuan Y, Wu J, Wani K, Necesito-Reyes MJ, Colman H, Dhall G, Lieberman FS, Metellus P, Mikkelsen T, Omuro A, Partap S, Prados M, Robins HI, Soffietti R, Wu J, Gilbert MR, Armstrong TS. Clinical course and progression-free survival of adult intracranial and spinal ependymoma patients. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 17: 440-447. PMID: 25121770, PMCID: PMC4483095, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalClinical courseEpendymoma patientsMultivariate Cox proportional hazards modelMultivariate Cox proportional hazardsCox proportional hazards modelRare CNS tumorsTime of diagnosisPrognostic clinical factorsCox proportional hazardsProportional hazards modelSubtotal resectionClinical factorsMedian timeCNS tumorsCentral reviewGrade IIIMean ageTumor recurrenceEarly progressionTumor locationGrade IITumor gradeUnivariate analysisSupratentorial locationPhase II trial of sunitinib for recurrent and progressive atypical and anaplastic meningioma
Kaley TJ, Wen P, Schiff D, Ligon K, Haidar S, Karimi S, Lassman AB, Nolan CP, DeAngelis LM, Gavrilovic I, Norden A, Drappatz J, Lee EQ, Purow B, Plotkin SR, Batchelor T, Abrey LE, Omuro A. Phase II trial of sunitinib for recurrent and progressive atypical and anaplastic meningioma. Neuro-Oncology 2014, 17: 116-121. PMID: 25100872, PMCID: PMC4483051, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular endothelial growth factor receptorPhase II trialWorld Health OrganizationGrowth factor receptorII trialPrimary endpointOverall survivalExploratory cohortIntratumoral hemorrhageGrade 3Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitorsSingle-arm phase II trialMalignant meningioma patientsRadiographic response rateMedian overall survivalEffective medical therapyProgression-free survivalFactor receptorEndothelial growth factor receptorPlatelet-derived growth factor receptorTyrosine kinase inhibitorsExpression of VEGFR2MR perfusion imagingHigh-grade meningiomasMedian PFSAutologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide
Welch MR, Sauter CS, Matasar MJ, Faivre G, Weaver SA, Moskowitz CH, Omuro AM. Autologous stem cell transplant in recurrent or refractory primary or secondary central nervous system lymphoma using thiotepa, busulfan and cyclophosphamide. Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014, 56: 361-367. PMID: 24745937, DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2014.916800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideDisease-Free SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Resistance, NeoplasmFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRemission InductionStem Cell TransplantationThiotepaTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeConceptsAutologous stem cell transplantProgression-free survivalHigh-dose chemotherapyStem cell transplantOverall survivalCell transplantSecondary central nervous system lymphomaRefractory diffuse large B-cell lymphomaMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system involvementCentral nervous system lymphomaDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaLarge B-cell lymphomaTransplant-related mortalityNervous system involvementSecondary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaStem cell harvestingB-cell lymphomaPotential treatment alternativeHDC-ASCTInduction chemotherapyRecurrent primaryCNS lymphomaComplete remissionMethotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
Pentsova E, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Methotrexate re-challenge for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2014, 117: 161-165. PMID: 24481997, PMCID: PMC5256683, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-014-1370-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsDisease ProgressionDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisRetreatmentRetrospective StudiesSalvage TherapyTreatment OutcomeConceptsPrimary CNS lymphomaKarnofsky performance scoreProgression-free survivalInitial diagnosisRecurrent primary central nervous system lymphomaPrimary central nervous system lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaObjective response rateNervous system lymphomaMedian OSCNS lymphomaFree survivalRecurrent diseaseSalvage treatmentFirst relapsePartial responsePCNSL patientsPrognostic factorsComplete responseMedian ageSystem lymphomaDisease relapseMedian time
2013
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome
Morris PG, Correa DD, Yahalom J, Raizer JJ, Schiff D, Grant B, Grimm S, Lai RK, Reiner AS, Panageas K, Karimi S, Curry R, Shah G, Abrey LE, DeAngelis LM, Omuro A. Rituximab, Methotrexate, Procarbazine, and Vincristine Followed by Consolidation Reduced-Dose Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Cytarabine in Newly Diagnosed Primary CNS Lymphoma: Final Results and Long-Term Outcome. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 3971-3979. PMID: 24101038, PMCID: PMC5569679, DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.50.4910.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-DerivedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsChemoradiotherapyCranial IrradiationCytarabineDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedProcarbazineRituximabTimeTreatment OutcomeVincristineConceptsProgression-free survivalMedian progression-free survivalMedian overall survivalPrimary CNS lymphomaOverall survivalR-MPVComplete responseCNS lymphomaMedian Karnofsky performance scoreMulticenter phase II studyLong-term disease controlEnd pointApparent diffusion coefficientExploratory end pointsKarnofsky performance scorePhase II studyPrimary end pointWhole brain radiotherapyLong-term outcomesWhite matter changesHigh response rateInduction chemotherapyStandard WBRTBrain radiotherapyII studyHistological Predictors of Outcome in Ependymoma are Dependent on Anatomic Site Within the Central Nervous System
Raghunathan A, Wani K, Armstrong TS, Vera‐Bolanos E, Fouladi M, Gilbertson R, Gajjar A, Goldman S, Lehman NL, Metellus P, Mikkelsen T, Necesito‐Reyes M, Omuro A, Packer RJ, Partap S, Pollack IF, Prados MD, Robins HI, Soffietti R, Wu J, Miller CR, Gilbert MR, Aldape KD, Network C. Histological Predictors of Outcome in Ependymoma are Dependent on Anatomic Site Within the Central Nervous System. Brain Pathology 2013, 23: 584-594. PMID: 23452038, PMCID: PMC8028973, DOI: 10.1111/bpa.12050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalWorse progression-free survivalElevated mitotic rateAnatomic sitesPosterior fossaHistological featuresMicrovascular proliferationMitotic rateWorld Health Organization grade IIComposite histological scoresMultivariate Cox regressionWorse clinical outcomesSpecific histological featuresRelevant clinical variablesDetailed histological examinationClinical outcomesCox regressionSC tumorsClinical variablesHistological factorsPF tumorsGrade IIHistological scoresEpendymal canalHistological examination
2012
MRI perfusion in determining pseudoprogression in patients with glioblastoma
Young RJ, Gupta A, Shah AD, Graber JJ, Chan TA, Zhang Z, Shi W, Beal K, Omuro AM. MRI perfusion in determining pseudoprogression in patients with glioblastoma. Clinical Imaging 2012, 37: 41-49. PMID: 23151413, PMCID: PMC4755513, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2012.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Prophylactic intrathecal chemotherapy in primary CNS lymphoma
Sierra del Rio M, Ricard D, Houillier C, Navarro S, Gonzalez-Aguilar A, Idbaih A, Kaloshi G, Elhallani S, Omuro A, Choquet S, Soussain C, Hoang-Xuan K. Prophylactic intrathecal chemotherapy in primary CNS lymphoma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2011, 106: 143-146. PMID: 21739169, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-011-0649-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticAntineoplastic AgentsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCentral Nervous System NeoplasmsCohort StudiesDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInjections, SpinalKarnofsky Performance StatusLomustineLymphomaMaleMethotrexateMethylprednisoloneMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeuroprotective AgentsProcarbazineRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultConceptsPrimary central nervous system lymphomaCentral nervous system lymphomaNervous system lymphomaProphylactic intrathecal chemotherapyIntrathecal chemotherapySystem lymphomaIntrathecal prophylaxisHigh-dose intravenous methotrexateRetrospective single-center studyObjective response ratePatterns of relapsePrimary CNS lymphomaProgression-free survivalSingle-center studyHigh intravenous dosesIntrathecal chemoprophylaxisIntravenous methotrexateProphylaxis withdrawalChemotherapy regimenCNS lymphomaSystemic chemotherapyKarnofsky indexOverall survivalIntravenous dosesMedian age
2010
Primary CNS lymphoma in patients younger than 60: can whole-brain radiotherapy be deferred?
Omuro A, Taillandier L, Chinot O, Sierra del Rio M, Carnin C, Barrie M, Soussain C, Tanguy ML, Choquet S, Leblond V, Hoang-Xuan K, On behalf of the ANOCEF Group (French Neuro-Oncology Association).. Primary CNS lymphoma in patients younger than 60: can whole-brain radiotherapy be deferred? Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 104: 323-330. PMID: 21170569, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0497-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyHigh-dose chemotherapyProgression-free survivalPrimary central nervous system lymphomaSalvage whole brain radiotherapyComplete responseOverall survivalNeurotoxicity riskMedian progression-free survivalCentral nervous system lymphomaAdditional chemotherapy cyclesEffective salvage treatmentMedian overall survivalStem cell rescuePrimary CNS lymphomaNervous system lymphomaObjective of treatmentChemosensitive diseaseChemosensitive patientsChemotherapy cyclesInduction chemotherapyBrain radiotherapyCNS lymphomaObjective responseSalvage treatmentNitrosourea-based chemotherapy for low grade gliomas failing initial treatment with temozolomide
Kaloshi G, Sierra del Rio M, Ducray F, Psimaras D, Idbaih A, Laigle-Donadey F, Taillibert S, Houillier C, Dehais C, Omuro A, Sanson M, Delattre JY, Hoang-Xuan K. Nitrosourea-based chemotherapy for low grade gliomas failing initial treatment with temozolomide. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 100: 439-441. PMID: 20464625, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0197-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade gliomasGrade gliomasProgressive low-grade gliomaTerms of PFSContrast enhancementEfficacy of nitrosoureasBetter PFSMedian PFSMedian OSObjective responseSalvage treatmentUpfront therapyMedian ageBetter prognosisInitial treatmentConventional radiotherapyChromosome 1p/19q codeletionNon-enhancing tumorResponse ratePatientsTemozolomidePure oligodendrogliomasPFSGliomasDisappointing resultsEfficacy and safety of bevacizumab in active brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer
De Braganca KC, Janjigian YY, Azzoli CG, Kris MG, Pietanza MC, Nolan CP, Omuro AM, Holodny AI, Lassman AB. Efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in active brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2010, 100: 443-447. PMID: 20440540, PMCID: PMC3246379, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-010-0200-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-small cell lung cancerActive brain metastasesInitiation of bevacizumabSafety of bevacizumabProgression-free survivalBrain metastasesCell lung cancerCNS metastasisOverall survivalLung cancerCentral nervous system metastasesMedian progression-free survivalAccelerated FDA approvalActive CNS metastasesParenchymal brain metastasesProgressive brain metastasesMedian overall survivalNervous system metastasesAdditional safety dataPrimary brain tumorsHigh response rateIntra-tumoral hemorrhageBevacizumab safetyConcurrent anticoagulationCorticosteroid requirements
2007
A phase II trial of vinorelbine and intensive temozolomide for patients with recurrent or progressive brain metastases
Iwamoto FM, Omuro AM, Raizer JJ, Nolan CP, Hormigo A, Lassman AB, Gavrilovic IT, Abrey LE. A phase II trial of vinorelbine and intensive temozolomide for patients with recurrent or progressive brain metastases. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2007, 87: 85-90. PMID: 17987262, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-007-9491-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKarnofsky Performance ScaleProgressive brain metastasesPhase II trialBrain metastasesII trialResponse rateMedian Karnofsky performance scaleWhole-brain radiation therapyAdequate organ functionBrain metastasis resectionObjective radiographic responseRadiographic response rateSingle-agent temozolomideGrade 3/4 toxicitiesRecurrent brain metastasesPopulation of patientsPrimary tumor siteYears of agePrior therapyStable diseaseVinorelbine 25Metastasis resectionPrimary endpointMethods PatientsOverall survival
2006
Vinorelbine combined with a protracted course of temozolomide for recurrent brain Metastases: a phase I trial
Omuro AM, Raizer JJ, Demopoulos A, Malkin MG, Abrey LE. Vinorelbine combined with a protracted course of temozolomide for recurrent brain Metastases: a phase I trial. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2006, 78: 277-280. PMID: 16614943, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-005-9095-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, AlkylatingAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBrain NeoplasmsBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungDacarbazineDisease-Free SurvivalDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsLymphopeniaMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedNeutropeniaTemozolomideThrombocytopeniaTreatment OutcomeVinblastineVinorelbineConceptsCourses of temozolomideRecurrent brain metastasesBrain metastasesDose of vinorelbineProgressive brain metastasesPhase II trialPhase I trialEfficacy of temozolomideVinorelbine doseII trialStarting doseMedian survivalRadiographic responseI trialMedian ageModest efficacyNew regimenPatient 2Lung cancerPrimary tumorGrade 3PatientsVinorelbineTemozolomideDose