Clinical Research Directory

Novel Ga68-PSMA PET/CT-tracer to Differentiate Between Radiation Necrosis and Tumor Progression in Brain Metastases

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic potential of 68-Gallium PSMA-PET/CT in stereotactic irradiated brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma and breast cancer.

Osimertinib Combined With Intracranial SRT for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC With Symptomatic Brain Metastases

The goal of this retrospective real-world study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of first-line osimertinib combined with early intracranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with symptomatic brain metastases. Eligible patients include adults with stage IV EGFR-mutant NSCLC who received first-line osimertinib monotherapy and early intracranial SRT. Data will be extracted from hospital medical records across multiple centers. The primary endpoint is real-world progression-free survival (rwPFS). Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), rwPFS2, time to next treatment or death (TTNT), and time to treatment discontinuation or death (TTD). Exploratory endpoints include CNS progression patterns, CNS progression-free survival (CNS PFS), CNS objective response rate (CNS ORR), and incidence of symptomatic CNS radiation necrosis.

Stereotactic Radiation for Growing/Changing Brain Metastases With Same-Day Radiation Planning and Treatment With Margin Reduction

The goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of same-day radiation planning and treatment. The study will shorten the time interval between radiation planning (radiation mapping) and radiation treatment. The intent of this shorter time interval is to increase the likelihood that the brain metastases being treated remain fully within the high-dose radiation fields. Participants will be randomized to receive brain-directed stereotactic radiation with a 1mm margin or 0mm margin, have their simulation/radiation planning imaging on the same day that brain-directed stereotactic radiation is delivered, and have repeat simulation/radiation planning scans during the course of treatment if more than 2-3 days have elapsed since the most recent scans.

Prophylactic Anti-Seizure Medication vs No Anti-Seizure Medication for Patients With Primary Motor Cortex Brain Metastases

This is a randomized trial for patients with brain metastases in the primary motor cortex who have not had seizures to receive either the prophylactic anti-seizure medication levetiracetam (also known by its trade name Keppra) or proceed with standard of care management, which does not currently include prophylactic levetiracetam. Patients who enroll to this trial will be randomized to receive prophylactic levetiracetam or not receive prophylactic levetiracetam.

Risk and Prognosis of Brain Metastasis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This multi-center, prospective, observational study aim to construct a comprehensive model, integrating common clinical pathological parameters, radiographic features and multi-omics data, for assessing the risk and prognosis of brain metastasis in NSCLC. This model is intended to address the following clinical needs: (1) Identify patients at high risk of brain metastasis; (2) Optimize the combined strategies of local and systemic treatments; (3) Predict the survival outcomes of patients with brain metastases from NSCLC and provide evidence-based support for individualized treatment decisions.

Avoiding Radiation Therapy Due to Intracranial Response to Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy and/or Immuno-ONcology Therapy for Brain Metastases: Pilot Pragmatic Trial

This pilot pragmatic trial evaluates the feasibility of avoiding radiation therapy in patients with brain metastases who demonstrate an intracranial response to systemic therapy-including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or chemotherapy. The study will prospectively enroll 45 patients, divided into two cohorts: 30 with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving immunotherapy, and 15 with brain metastases from other solid tumors. Eligible participants must have at least one brain metastasis not planned for radiation or surgery and must be initiating or planning to initiate a systemic therapy regimen expected to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and achieve intracranial activity. All patients will undergo a re-evaluation brain MRI 4-8 weeks after initiating systemic therapy. If lesions are stable or regressing, patients will continue surveillance without radiation. If progression is noted, standard-of-care radiation may be administered at the discretion of the treating physician. The primary objective is to assess 6-month radiation therapy-free survival (RTFS) in NSCLC patients based on PD-L1 expression status. Secondary endpoints include intracranial progression-free survival, overall survival, radiation necrosis rate, and quality of life. This study seeks to inform future trial design and identify patients who may safely avoid brain radiation.