To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Endostar combined with corticosteroids on Radiation-induced Brain Necrosis in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patients. detailed description:
This was a single-arm, open-label study. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Endostar combined with corticosteroids on Radiation-induced Brain Necrosis in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma patients. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed pre- and post-treatment to define the radiographic response.The primary outcome was a 2-month response rate as determined by MRI and clinical symptoms. All of the patients were followed up with for 6 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Endostar: 210 mg (14 PCS) continuous infusion for 168h, Q3W, 4 cycles. Methylprednisolone: 80mg intravenously, once daily, for 3-5 days, gradually reduced to 10mg/ day oral maintenance dose.
Xiaochang Gong
Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
RECRUITINGORR
2-month response rate as determined by MRI and clinical symptoms
Time frame: All of the patients were followed up with for 6 months.
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