RT, Temozolomide, and Bevacizumab Followed by Bevacizumab/Everolimus in First-line Treatment of GBM

Summary

In this phase II trial the investigators plan to incorporate two targeted agents, bevacizumab and everolimus, into the first-line multimodality therapy of glioblastoma. In the first portion of the treatment, bevacizumab will be added to standard concurrent radiation therapy plus temozolomide. After completing radiation therapy, patients will continue treatment with the combination of bevacizumab and everolimus.

Timeline

Start

2009-01

Primary completion

2009-10

Completion

2013-05

Publications

• Background Hainsworth JD, Shih KC, Shepard GC, Tillinghast GW, Brinker BT, Spigel DR. Phase II study of concurrent radiation therapy, temozolomide, and bevacizumab followed by bevacizumab/everolimus as first-line treatment for patients with glioblastoma. Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2012 Apr;10(4):240-6.

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