2022
Phase I/randomized phase II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma: North Central Cancer Treatment Group N1174 (Alliance)
Galanis E, Anderson SK, Twohy E, Butowski NA, Hormigo A, Schiff D, Omuro A, Jaeckle KA, Kumar S, Kaufmann TJ, Geyer S, Kumthekar PU, Campian J, Giannini C, Buckner JC, Wen PY. Phase I/randomized phase II trial of TRC105 plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab in recurrent glioblastoma: North Central Cancer Treatment Group N1174 (Alliance). Neuro-Oncology Advances 2022, 4: vdac041. PMID: 35664553, PMCID: PMC9154335, DOI: 10.1093/noajnl/vdac041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression-free survivalRandomized phase II trialPhase II trialBevacizumab monotherapyRecurrent glioblastomaII trialTreatment armsMedian progression-free survivalLimited effective treatment optionsPhase IQuestionable survival benefitEarly clinical dataEffective treatment optionPhase IIQuality of lifeCombination armPrimary endpointAdverse eventsSurvival benefitLife scoresPoor prognosisTreatment optionsMechanisms of resistanceBevacizumabClinical data
2021
A Shortage of Neurologists – We Must Act Now
Majersik J, Ahmed A, Chen I, Shill H, Hanes GP, Pelak V, Hopp J, Omuro A, Kluger B, Leslie-Mazwi T. A Shortage of Neurologists – We Must Act Now. Neurology 2021, 96: 1122-1134. PMID: 33931527, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-level careAvailability of neurologistsQuality of lifeShortage of neurologistsPublic health crisisNeurologic disordersPatient outcomesNeurologic serviceNeurologic careAmerican AcademyPractice settingsNeurologistsFuture healthPrioritization of strategiesPatientsHealth crisisCareExpert opinionSustained manner
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
Current Role of Anti-Angiogenic Strategies for Glioblastoma
Thomas AA, Omuro A. Current Role of Anti-Angiogenic Strategies for Glioblastoma. Current Treatment Options In Oncology 2014, 15: 551-566. PMID: 25173555, DOI: 10.1007/s11864-014-0308-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalPhase III trialsIII trialsOverall survivalRecurrent diseaseStandard chemoradiotherapyClinical benefitAnti-vascular endothelial growth factor monoclonal antibodyCognitive declineSimilar progression-free survivalToxicity of bevacizumabAddition of bevacizumabPhase II trialSevere neurologic symptomsFactor monoclonal antibodyNew drug combinationsAnti-angiogenic therapyReduced vascular permeabilityQuality of lifeUnquestionable clinical benefitObserved cognitive declineBevacizumab armOS trendsCorticosteroid useFree survival
2013
Bevacizumab for acute neurologic deterioration in patients with glioblastoma
Kaley T, Nolan C, Carver A, Omuro A. Bevacizumab for acute neurologic deterioration in patients with glioblastoma. CNS Oncology 2013, 2: 413-418. PMID: 25054664, PMCID: PMC6136096, DOI: 10.2217/cns.13.40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAngiogenesis InhibitorsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedBevacizumabBrainBrain NeoplasmsGlioblastomaHumansInpatientsKarnofsky Performance StatusMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsNeurologic dysfunctionNeurologic deteriorationOutpatient treatmentGlioblastoma patientsAcute neurologic dysfunctionDose of bevacizumabAcute neurologic deteriorationSevere neurologic dysfunctionQuality of lifeBevacizumab treatmentHospitalized patientsRetrospective reviewSteroid dependenceDexamethasone administrationRehabilitation admissionTumor locationPeritumoral edemaBevacizumabPatientsAbstractTextDysfunctionTreatmentGlioblastomaHospitalizationEdemaMulticenter randomized phase II trial of methotrexate (MTX) and temozolomide (TMZ) versus MTX, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) in the elderly: An Anocef and Goelams Intergroup study.
Omuro A, Chinot O, Taillandier L, Ghesquieres H, Soussain C, Delwail V, Lamy T, Gressin R, Choquet S, Soubeyran P, Maire J, Benouaich Amiel A, Lebouvier-Sadot S, Gyan E, Barrie M, Sierra del Rio M, Gonzalez A, Houillier C, Tanguy M, Hoang-Xuan K. Multicenter randomized phase II trial of methotrexate (MTX) and temozolomide (TMZ) versus MTX, procarbazine, vincristine, and cytarabine for primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) in the elderly: An Anocef and Goelams Intergroup study. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2013, 31: 2032-2032. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.2032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary CNS lymphomaAbnormal liver function testsCycles of methotrexateProphylactic G-CSFWhole brain radiotherapyLiver function testsPhase II trialProspective multicenter studyBaseline cognitive impairmentQuality of lifePre-treatment characteristicsCommon toxicitiesCytarabine consolidationCNS lymphomaEfficacy endpointII trialPrimary endpointBrain radiotherapyElderly patientsObjective responseStandard chemotherapyCR rateFunction testsIntergroup studyMulticenter study
2011
Cognitive functions in primary CNS lymphoma after single or combined modality regimens
Correa DD, Shi W, Abrey LE, Deangelis LM, Omuro AM, Deutsch MB, Thaler HT. Cognitive functions in primary CNS lymphoma after single or combined modality regimens. Neuro-Oncology 2011, 14: 101-108. PMID: 22013168, PMCID: PMC3245999, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nor186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhole brain radiotherapyPrimary CNS lymphomaQuality of lifeHD-MTXWhite matter diseaseModality regimenCNS lymphomaHigh-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapyCognitive impairmentExtensive white matter diseaseMethotrexate-based chemotherapySubset of patientsBaseline neuropsychological evaluationBrain radiotherapyDisease remissionModality regimensMost cognitive domainsStandard treatmentTreatment completionCognitive dysfunctionSufficient severityPatientsNeuropsychological evaluationCognitive functionSubstantial risk
2008
Brain tumors and dementia
Omuro AM, Delattre J. Brain tumors and dementia. Handbook Of Clinical Neurology 2008, 89: 877-886. PMID: 18631803, DOI: 10.1016/s0072-9752(07)01277-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive dysfunctionBrain tumorsAdult brain tumor patientsMinor cognitive dysfunctionBrain tumor patientsQuality of lifeDiffuse cognitive dysfunctionSuch patientsTumor patientsPatient's lifeCognitive impairmentPatientsCognitive endpointsCognitive functionDysfunctionCommon typeDementiaTumorsDeleterious impactMildDiagnosisImpairmentTrialsEndpoint