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A Clinical and Molecular Risk-Directed Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma

Primary Purpose

Medulloblastoma

Status
Active
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
International
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Craniospinal Irradiation with boost to the primary tumor site
Cyclophosphamide
Cisplatin
Vincristine
Vismodegib
Pemetrexed
Gemcitabine
Aerobic Training
Neurocognitive Remediation
Sponsored by
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Medulloblastoma focused on measuring SJMB12, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors in Children, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Embryonal Tumors of CNS, GDC-0449, Gemcitabine, Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor, Infratentorial, Mass in Brain, Medulloblastoma, Medulloblastoma Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma Tumor, Molecular, Neuroectodermal Tumor, Primitive, Newly Diagnosed Childhood Medulloblastoma, Non-SHH Non-WNT, Pediatric Brain Tumor, Pemetrexed, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Proton Beam Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Rare Brain Tumor, Risk, SHH, Sonic Hedgehog Pathway, St Jude Medullo, St. Jude Brain Tumor Studies, St. Jude Medullo, St. Jude Studies, St. Jude Treatment, Treatment for Brain Tumors in Children, Untreated Childhood Medulloblastoma, Vincristine, Vismodegib, WNT

Eligibility Criteria

3 Years - 39 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

INCLUSION CRITERIA

  • Medulloblastoma or medulloblastoma variants including posterior fossa PNET as documented by an institutional pathologist.
  • Participant's age meets one of the following: (1) Age greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 22 years of age at the time of diagnosis (may enroll on Strata W, S or N), OR (2) age is greater than or equal to 22 years and less than 40 years AND patient has SHH medulloblastoma (must enroll on Stratum S).
  • No previous radiotherapy, chemotherapy or other brain tumor directed therapy other than corticosteroid therapy and surgery.
  • Patients must begin treatment as outlined in the protocol within 36 days of definitive surgery (day of surgery is day 0; definitive surgery includes second surgeries to resect residual tumor).
  • Adequate performance status: children < 10-Lansky Score ≥ 30; children ≥ 10-Karnofsky ≥ 30 (except for posterior fossa syndrome).
  • Females of child-bearing potential cannot be pregnant or breast-feeding. Female participants > 10 years of age or post-menarche must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test prior to enrollment.
  • Biological parent(s) of participant (child) enrolling on this protocol. These parents will be assigned to cohort P. The exclusion criteria below do not apply to this cohort.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

  • CNS embryonal tumor other than medulloblastoma or PNET in the posterior fossa, for example, patients with diagnosis of Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), supratentorial PNET, pineoblastoma, ependymoblastoma, ETANTR are excluded.
  • Research participants with other clinically significant medical disorders that could compromise their ability to tolerate protocol therapy or would interfere with the study procedures or results history.

Participants in the Stratum S maintenance chemotherapy portion of the study must meet the criteria below prior to start of vismodegib therapy:

  • Participants must be Stratum S (SHH)
  • Participants must be skeletally mature defined as females with a bone age ≥ 15 years and males with a bone age ≥ 17 years.
  • Must be able to swallow pills
  • BSA must be >0.67 and <2.5 m2
  • Male and female participants of reproductive potential must agree to effective contraception during and after study treatment. See Appendices I and II for further guidance for participants receiving vismodegib
  • ANC ≥ 1000/mm^3 (after G-CSF discontinued)
  • Platelets ≥ 50,000/mm^3 (without support)
  • Hgb ≥ 8 g/dL (with or without transfusion support)
  • Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg/dL
  • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5X the institutional ULN
  • SGPT (ALT) ≤ 2.5X the institutional ULN
  • SGOT (AST) ≤ 2.5X the institutional ULN
  • Alkaline Phosphatase ≤ 1.5X the institutional ULN
  • Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL

Participants in the exercise intervention portion of the study must meet all criteria below:

  • Must be ≥ 5 years and < 22 years at the time of enrollment
  • Must have no congenital heart disease
  • Must be capable of performing the exercise intervention at the time of baseline assessment as determined by the treating physician.

Participants in the cognitive remediation intervention portion of the study must meet all criteria below:

  • Completed protocol-directed radiation therapy
  • ≥5 years at the time of remediation intervention consent or age is greater than or equal to 22 years and less than 40 years and patient has SHH medulloblastoma
  • English as primary language and training aide who speaks English available to participate in required sessions
  • No significant cognitive impairment operationalized as either an IQ < 70 for children with St. Jude SJMB12 study baseline testing or based on clinician judgment baseline IQ missing
  • No major sensory or motor impairment that would preclude valid cognitive testing (e.g., unresolved posterior fossa syndrome, blindness, poorly controlled seizures/photosensitive epilepsy, psychosis) or a major psychological condition that would preclude completion of the intervention (e.g., significant oppositionality, autism spectrum disorder, severe anxiety or depressive symptoms)

Sites / Locations

  • Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University Medical Center
  • Rady Children's Hospital
  • Yale University
  • Children's National Medical Center
  • University of Florida
  • Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
  • Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
  • Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Cook Children's Medical Center
  • Texas Children's Cancer Center
  • Sydney Children's Hospital
  • Children's Hospital at Westmead
  • Queensland Children's Hospital
  • Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
  • Perth Children's Hospital
  • Alberta Children's Hospital
  • The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine
  • Starship Children's Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm 5

Arm 6

Arm 7

Arm 8

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Stratum W1: Low Risk

Stratum W2: Atypical

Stratum W3: High Risk

Stratum S1: Standard Risk

Stratum S2: High Risk

Stratum N1: Standard Risk

Stratum N2: Intermediate Risk

Stratum N3: High Risk

Arm Description

Participants in stratum W1 will undergo reduced dose Craniospinal Irradiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum W2 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum W3 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum S1 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. After completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy, participants who are skeletally mature will receive maintenance chemotherapy with vismodegib. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum S2 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. After completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy, participants who are skeletally mature will receive maintenance chemotherapy with vismodegib. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum N1 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum N2 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) for 4 cycles intermixed with an additional 3 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and gemcitabine in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Participants in stratum N3 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) for 4 cycles intermixed with an additional 3 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and gemcitabine in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Progression-free Survival in Stratum W1
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N1
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Change in VO2 Peak Value
To evaluate the effect of an aerobic training intervention on cardiopulmonary fitness.
Change in Spatial Span Backward Standard Score
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on a performance-based measure of working memory.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Progression-free Survival in Stratum W1 Compared to Historical Controls
Progression-free survival (PFS) in stratum W1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum W1
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum W1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N2
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum N2 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum N2
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N2 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N3
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum N3 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum N3
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N3 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N1 Compared to Historical Controls
Progression-free survival (PFS) in stratum N1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Overall Survival in Stratum N1
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Percentage of Participants Who Complete Pemetrexed and Gemcitabine Therapy
Intermediate and high risk Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients treated on strata N2 and N3 will receive pemetrexed and gemcitabine during adjuvant chemotherapy. Percentage of participants who complete treatment will be estimated and reported with an exact 2-sided 95% confidence interval.
Percentage of Participants Who Complete Vismodegib Therapy
Patients with SHH tumor treated on strata S1 and S2 will receive 12 courses of vismodegib during maintenance therapy. For each risk-based stratum separately, percentage of participants who complete treatment will be estimated and reported with an exact 2-sided 95% confidence interval.
Number of Local Failures
To estimate stratum specific cumulative incidence of local disease failure at 2 and 5 years.
Change in hand grip strength
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on hand grip strength as measured using a hand-held dynamometer among children treated for medulloblastoma. Participants will be seated with the shoulder at 0-10 degrees and the elbow in 90 degrees of flexion. The forearm will be positioned in neutral. Each participant will complete three trials, the average used for analysis.
Change in range of motion
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on range of motion as measured with a goniometer among children treated for medulloblastoma. The goniometer is a reliable and valid measure of active and passive range of motion with standard procedures.
Change in overall flexibility
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on overall flexibility among children treated for medulloblastoma. Flexibility will be measured by having participants perform a "sit and reach test." A yardstick is placed on a firm flat surface and tape is placed across it at a right angle to the 15 inch mark. The participant sits with the yardstick between the legs, with legs extended at right angles to the taped line on the floor. The heels of the feet touch the edge of the taped line and are 10-12 inches apart. The participant reaches forward with both hands as far as possible, and the best value for three trials, in centimeters, at the fingertips is recorded.
Change in motor proficiency
Measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Version 2 (BOT-2). To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on motor proficiency among children treated for medulloblastoma.
Change in quality of life (QOL) score
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy on health related quality of life (QoL) among children treated for medulloblastoma. QoL will be assessed using the 23-item PedsQL(TM) 4.0 Generic Core Scales which encompasses four subscales (1) physical functioning (eight items), (2) emotional functioning (five items), (3) social functioning (five items), and (4) school functioning (five items) and the 24-item PedsQL(TM) Brain Tumor Module which encompasses six scales: (1) cognitive problems (seven items), (2) pain and hurt (three items), (3) movement and balance (three items), (4) procedural anxiety (three items), (5) nausea (five items), and (6) worry (three items).
Change in fatigue score
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on fatigue among children treated for medulloblastoma. Fatigue will be assessed using the 18-item PedsQL(TM) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale which encompasses three subscales: (1) general fatigue (six items), (2) sleep/rest fatigue (six items), and (3) cognitive fatigue (six items).
Change in measure of memory function
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on memory function at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for age 5 and older (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for age 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for age ≥17 years.
Change in measure of attention
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on attention at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks).
Change in executive function score
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on executive function at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (age 3 to <6 years), BRIEF (age 6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (age ≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for age 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for age ≥5 years.
Change in sleep
To evaluate the impact of an aerobic training intervention on sleep quality and quantity in children with medulloblastoma. Sleep quality and quantity will be measured by Actigraph accelerometer as well as a sleep diary.
Association between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quality
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quality in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between sleep quality as measured by Actigraph accelerometer and a sleep diary with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function (detailed above) and internalizing and externalizing behavior. Internalizing and externalizing behaviors will be measured using the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC-2). There are Preschool, Child and Adolescent versions.
Association between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quantity
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quantity in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between sleep quantity as measured by a sleep diary with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function and internalizing and externalizing behavior (detailed above).
Association between baseline cognitive performance and fatigue
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and fatigue in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between fatigue score as measured by the Multidimensional Fatigue Scale with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function and internalizing and externalizing behavior (detailed above).
Longitudinal change in measure of intellectual function
Intellectual function will be measured as age-appropriate using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for age 3 to < 6 years, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for age 6 to < 17 years, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in intellectual function over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in intellectual function
Intellectual function will be measured as age-appropriate using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for age 3 to < 6 years, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for age 6 to < 17 years, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in intellectual function with demographic and clinical factors.
Longitudinal change in measure of academic ability
Academic ability will be measured using the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Academic Achievement-Third Edition (WJ-III-ACH) which has six subsets: Letter-Word Identification, Passage Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Calculation, Applied Problems, and Math Fluency. Academic ability will also be measured using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) which has three subsets: Elision, Blending Words, and Rapid Naming. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in academic ability over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in academic ability
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in academic ability (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Longitudinal change in measure of attention
Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years old (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in the measure of attention over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in attention
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in attention (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Longitudinal change in measure of memory
Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for age 5 and older (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for age 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in memory over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in memory
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in memory (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Longitudinal change in measure of cognitive processing speed function
Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for age 3 to < 6 years old; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in cognitive processing speed over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in cognitive processing speed
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in cognitive processing speed (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Longitudinal change in measure of neurocognitive executive function
Neurocognitive executive function will be measured using the Behavioral rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF). There are age-appropriate versions: BRIEF-P for age 3 to < 6 years, BRIEF for age 6 to <19 years, and BRIEF-A for age ≥19 years. Executive function will also be measured using Conner's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III), for age 6 to < 19 years and also CogState, for age ≥5 years, One-Back and Groton Maze tasks. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in executive function over time.
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in neurocognitive executive function
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in executive function (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Change in measure of attention
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of attention. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). T tests will be used to compare changes in attention between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Change in measure of processing speed
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of processing speed. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for age 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for age ≥17 years. T tests will be used to compare changes in processing speed between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Change in measure of executive function ability
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of executive function. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (age 3 to <6 years), BRIEF (age 6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (age ≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for age 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for age ≥5 years. T tests will be used to compare changes in executive function between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Change in measure of attention among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). ANOVA will be used to compare changes in memory among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Change in measure of processing speed among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for ≥17 years. ANOVA will be used to compare changes in processing speed among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Change in measure of executive function among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (3 to <6 years), BRIEF (6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for ≥5 years. ANOVA will be used to compare changes in executive function among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Change in measure of attention between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). Differences between 6 months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, and difference between 6 months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Change in measure of working memory between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements in working memory three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for ≥5 years (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for ≥17 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Change in measure of processing speed between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements on processing speed three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for ≥17 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Change in measure of executive function between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements in executive function three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (3 to <6 years), BRIEF (6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for ≥5 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.

Full Information

First Posted
June 10, 2013
Last Updated
June 13, 2023
Sponsor
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Collaborators
Genentech, Inc., National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01878617
Brief Title
A Clinical and Molecular Risk-Directed Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma
Official Title
A Clinical and Molecular Risk-Directed Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Medulloblastoma
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
June 23, 2013 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Collaborators
Genentech, Inc., National Cancer Institute (NCI)

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Historically, medulloblastoma treatment has been determined by the amount of leftover disease present after surgery, also known as clinical risk (standard vs. high risk). Recent studies have shown that medulloblastoma is made up of distinct molecular subgroups which respond differently to treatment. This suggests that clinical risk alone is not adequate to identify actual risk of recurrence. In order to address this, we will stratify medulloblastoma treatment in this phase II clinical trial based on both clinical risk (low, standard, intermediate, or high risk) and molecular subtype (WNT, SHH, or Non-WNT Non-SHH). This stratified clinical and molecular treatment approach will be used to evaluate the following: To find out if participants with low-risk WNT tumors can be treated with a lower dose of radiation to the brain and spine, and a lower dose of the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide while still achieving the same survival rate as past St. Jude studies with fewer side effects. To find out if adding targeted chemotherapy after standard chemotherapy will benefit participants with SHH positive tumors. To find out if adding new chemotherapy agents to the standard chemotherapy will improve the outcome for intermediate and high risk Non-WNT Non-SHH tumors. To define the cure rate for standard risk Non-WNT Non-SHH tumors treated with reduced dose cyclophosphamide and compare this to participants from the past St. Jude study. All participants on this study will have surgery to remove as much of the primary tumor as safely possible, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The amount of radiation therapy and type of chemotherapy received will be determined by the participant's treatment stratum. Treatment stratum assignment will be based on the tumor's molecular subgroup assignment and clinical risk. The participant will be assigned to one of three medulloblastoma subgroups determined by analysis of the tumor tissue for tumor biomarkers: WNT (Strata W): positive for WNT biomarkers SHH (Strata S): positive for SHH biomarkers Non-WNT Non-SHH, Failed, or Indeterminate (Strata N): negative for WNT and SHH biomarkers or results are indeterminable Participants will then be assigned to a clinical risk group (low, standard, intermediate, or high) based on assessment of: How much tumor is left after surgery If the cancer has spread to other sites outside the brain [i.e., to the spinal cord or within the fluid surrounding the spinal cord, called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)] The appearance of the tumor cells under the microscope Whether or not there are chromosomal abnormalities in the tumor, and if present, what type (also called cytogenetics analysis)
Detailed Description
Primary Objectives: To estimate the progression free survival distribution of WNT-medulloblastoma patients treated on Stratum W1 with reduced-dose craniospinal irradiation and reduced-dose cyclophosphamide. To estimate progression-free survival distribution of Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients treated on Stratum N1 with reduced dose cyclophosphamide. To estimate the progression free survival distribution of skeletally mature SHH medulloblastoma patients assigned to Stratum S1 and treated with oral maintenance therapy using a targeted SHH pathway inhibitor (vismodegib) after the adjuvant chemotherapy regimen is complete and to compare the outcome to molecularly and clinically matched historical controls from SJMB03 as well as outcome from other published cohorts. To evaluate the effect of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on cardiopulmonary fitness. To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention (administered prophylactically at the end of chemotherapy), relative to standard of care, on a performance-based measure of working memory. Secondary Objectives: To estimate overall survival distribution of WNT-medulloblastoma patients treated on Stratum W1 with reduced-dose craniospinal irradiation and reduced-dose cyclophosphamide and compare progression free and overall survival distributions to molecularly and clinically matched historical controls from St. Jude SJMB03 study. To estimate the progression free (in S1 skeletally immature and S2 both sub-strata) and overall survival distributions of SHH medulloblastoma patients enrolled on Strata S1 and S2 some of whom will be treated with oral maintenance therapy using a targeted SHH pathway inhibitor (vismodegib) after adjuvant chemotherapy regimen is complete and compare these outcomes to molecularly and clinically matched historical controls from SJMB03 as well as outcome from other published cohorts. To estimate the progression free and overall survival distributions of Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients treated on Strata N2 and N3 with 3 cycles of pemetrexed and gemcitabine in addition to 4 cycles of conventional adjuvant chemotherapy and compare the progression-free and overall survival distributions to molecularly and clinically matched historical controls from St. Jude SJMB03 study separately for each stratum. To estimate the overall survival distribution of Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients treated on Stratum N1 with reduced dose cyclophosphamide and compare progression free and overall survival distributions to molecularly and clinically matched historical controls from St. Jude SJMB03 study. To evaluate the feasibility and toxicity of adding pemetrexed and gemcitabine to adjuvant chemotherapy regimen of intermediate and high risk Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients (Strata N2 and N3). To evaluate the feasibility and toxicity of oral maintenance therapy with the targeted SHH inhibitor (vismodegib) after conventional adjuvant chemotherapy regimen is complete. To estimate the cumulative incidence of local disease failure at 2 and 5 years based on treatment regimen, strata, and clinical and treatment factors. To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on physical performance, fatigue, health related quality of life, memory, attention and executive function at the end of the intervention, at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, and one, two and five years off adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. To evaluate the impact of an aerobic training intervention on sleep quality and quantity in children with medulloblastoma. To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and the variables of sleep quality and quantity, and fatigue in children with medulloblastoma. To estimate change in neurocognitive performance using a comprehensive assessment battery (e.g., measures of intellectual function, academic abilities, attention, memory, processing speed and executive functions) and investigate the relationship of change to relevant demographic factors (e.g., gender, age at treatment, time since treatment and socioeconomic status) and clinical factors (e.g., treatment intensity/risk group, posterior fossa syndrome). To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measures of attention, processing speed and executive functions. To compare the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention in conjunction with an aerobic training intervention, relative to either intervention in isolation, on measures of attention, processing speed and executive functions. To evaluate the maintenance of improvements on measures of attention, working memory, processing speed and executive functions six months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Outline: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to molecular subgroup assignment (WNT, SHH, or Non-WNT Non- SHH) and then by clinical risk stratification (extent of resection, M stage, histologic subtype, and cytogenetic features). All patients will be treated with risk-adapted radiation therapy and adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients assigned to Stratum W1 will receive reduced dose radiation therapy. Patients assigned to Stratum W2, S1, N1, or N2 will receive standard dose radiation therapy. Patients assigned to Stratum W3, S2, or N3 will receive high dose radiation therapy. Radiation therapy will be followed by 4 cycles of adjuvant conventional chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, cisplatin and vincristine for all patients. Patients assigned to Stratum N2 or N3 (Non-WNT Non-SHH with high risk factors) will receive 3 additional cycles of pemetrexed and gemcitabine chemotherapy intermixed into the conventional adjuvant chemotherapy cycles. Patients with SHH subtype (Stratum S1 or S2) who are skeletally mature will receive 12 months additional maintenance therapy with vismodegib. Patients may consent to provide tumor tissue, blood, and CSF samples for biological studies. Tumor tissues are analyzed for the activation of the WNT signaling pathway, activation of the SHH signaling pathway, validation of novel patterns of gene expression via immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis; validation of genetic abnormalities via interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (iFISH); construction of gene expression profiles via microarray analysis; construction of DNA methylation profiling via microarrays; single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis for DNA copy number aberrations; potential oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes via DNA sequence analysis; expression of a number of cell signal proteins implicated in the biology of medulloblastoma via western blot; expression of additional proteins encoded by genes associated through SNP and gene expression array analysis with clinical disease behavior. Blood samples are analyzed from patients whose tumors contain gene mutations via sequence analysis of constitutional DNA. CSF and blood samples are analyzed for identification of potential tumor markers. Parents may consent to have blood samples analyzed for inheritable gene mutations associated with medulloblastoma. Patients may also consent to exploratory research that include additional functional MRI imaging to investigate damage to neural connections from therapy; additional psychological testing to identify neurocognitive effects of therapy; additional heart and lung testing to identify treatment effects; additional endocrine studies to identify treatment effect on growth and development. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed every 6 months for 5 years.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Medulloblastoma
Keywords
SJMB12, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors in Children, Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Embryonal Tumors of CNS, GDC-0449, Gemcitabine, Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor, Infratentorial, Mass in Brain, Medulloblastoma, Medulloblastoma Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma Tumor, Molecular, Neuroectodermal Tumor, Primitive, Newly Diagnosed Childhood Medulloblastoma, Non-SHH Non-WNT, Pediatric Brain Tumor, Pemetrexed, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Proton Beam Therapy, Radiation Therapy, Rare Brain Tumor, Risk, SHH, Sonic Hedgehog Pathway, St Jude Medullo, St. Jude Brain Tumor Studies, St. Jude Medullo, St. Jude Studies, St. Jude Treatment, Treatment for Brain Tumors in Children, Untreated Childhood Medulloblastoma, Vincristine, Vismodegib, WNT

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
660 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Stratum W1: Low Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum W1 will undergo reduced dose Craniospinal Irradiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum W2: Atypical
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum W2 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum W3: High Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum W3 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum S1: Standard Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum S1 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. After completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy, participants who are skeletally mature will receive maintenance chemotherapy with vismodegib. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum S2: High Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum S2 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. After completion of 4 cycles of chemotherapy, participants who are skeletally mature will receive maintenance chemotherapy with vismodegib. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum N1: Standard Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum N1 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive one cycle of chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) once every 4 weeks for 4 cycles in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum N2: Intermediate Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum N2 will undergo standard dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) for 4 cycles intermixed with an additional 3 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and gemcitabine in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Arm Title
Stratum N3: High Risk
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants in stratum N3 will undergo high dose craniospinal radiation with boost to the primary tumor site once daily 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Six weeks after completion of radiotherapy, patients receive standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, vincristine, cyclophosphamide) for 4 cycles intermixed with an additional 3 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and gemcitabine in absence of unacceptable toxicity. Some participants will complete aerobic training and/or neurocognitive remediation.
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Craniospinal Irradiation with boost to the primary tumor site
Other Intervention Name(s)
CSI, Radiation treatments
Intervention Description
All participants will undergo craniospinal irradiation (CSI) with boost to the primary tumor site. The dose given is based on the molecular and risk group as noted in the arm descriptions. The type of radiation used includes conformal radiation therapy (photons) or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) or proton beam therapy.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cyclophosphamide
Other Intervention Name(s)
Cytoxan(R)
Intervention Description
Route of Administration (ROA): Intravenously (IV)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cisplatin
Other Intervention Name(s)
Platinol-AQ(R)
Intervention Description
ROA: IV
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Vincristine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Oncovin(R)
Intervention Description
ROA: IV
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Vismodegib
Other Intervention Name(s)
Erivedge(TM), GDC-0449
Intervention Description
ROA: Orally (PO)
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Pemetrexed
Other Intervention Name(s)
Almita(R)
Intervention Description
ROA: IV
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Gemcitabine
Other Intervention Name(s)
Gemzar
Intervention Description
ROA: IV
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Aerobic Training
Other Intervention Name(s)
Exercise
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Neurocognitive Remediation
Other Intervention Name(s)
Computer-based working memory intervention, Cogmed
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum W1
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N1
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Change in VO2 Peak Value
Description
To evaluate the effect of an aerobic training intervention on cardiopulmonary fitness.
Time Frame
baseline and 12 weeks post-randomization
Title
Change in Spatial Span Backward Standard Score
Description
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on a performance-based measure of working memory.
Time Frame
baseline and 10-12 weeks post baseline
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum W1 Compared to Historical Controls
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) in stratum W1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum W1
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum W1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum S1 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S1 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Mature Cohort
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally mature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum S2 Skeletally Immature Cohort
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum S2 skeletally immature cohort will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 as well as from another published cohort (Thompson et al., 2016) using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N2
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum N2 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum N2
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N2 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N3
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) will be measured from diagnosis to the earliest of disease progression or death from any cause. Patients who have not experienced one of these events will be censored at their last date of contact. PFS in SJMB12 stratum N3 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum N3
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N3 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Progression-free Survival in Stratum N1 Compared to Historical Controls
Description
Progression-free survival (PFS) in stratum N1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Overall Survival in Stratum N1
Description
Overall survival (OS) will be measured from diagnosis to death from any cause. Patients who survive will be censored at their last date of contact. OS in SJMB12 stratum N1 will be compared to historical controls from SJMB03 using log-rank test.
Time Frame
2 years after diagnosis
Title
Percentage of Participants Who Complete Pemetrexed and Gemcitabine Therapy
Description
Intermediate and high risk Non-WNT Non-SHH medulloblastoma patients treated on strata N2 and N3 will receive pemetrexed and gemcitabine during adjuvant chemotherapy. Percentage of participants who complete treatment will be estimated and reported with an exact 2-sided 95% confidence interval.
Time Frame
10 months after on treatment
Title
Percentage of Participants Who Complete Vismodegib Therapy
Description
Patients with SHH tumor treated on strata S1 and S2 will receive 12 courses of vismodegib during maintenance therapy. For each risk-based stratum separately, percentage of participants who complete treatment will be estimated and reported with an exact 2-sided 95% confidence interval.
Time Frame
20 months after on treatment
Title
Number of Local Failures
Description
To estimate stratum specific cumulative incidence of local disease failure at 2 and 5 years.
Time Frame
2 and 5 years after on treatment
Title
Change in hand grip strength
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on hand grip strength as measured using a hand-held dynamometer among children treated for medulloblastoma. Participants will be seated with the shoulder at 0-10 degrees and the elbow in 90 degrees of flexion. The forearm will be positioned in neutral. Each participant will complete three trials, the average used for analysis.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in range of motion
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on range of motion as measured with a goniometer among children treated for medulloblastoma. The goniometer is a reliable and valid measure of active and passive range of motion with standard procedures.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in overall flexibility
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on overall flexibility among children treated for medulloblastoma. Flexibility will be measured by having participants perform a "sit and reach test." A yardstick is placed on a firm flat surface and tape is placed across it at a right angle to the 15 inch mark. The participant sits with the yardstick between the legs, with legs extended at right angles to the taped line on the floor. The heels of the feet touch the edge of the taped line and are 10-12 inches apart. The participant reaches forward with both hands as far as possible, and the best value for three trials, in centimeters, at the fingertips is recorded.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in motor proficiency
Description
Measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Version 2 (BOT-2). To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on motor proficiency among children treated for medulloblastoma.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in quality of life (QOL) score
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy on health related quality of life (QoL) among children treated for medulloblastoma. QoL will be assessed using the 23-item PedsQL(TM) 4.0 Generic Core Scales which encompasses four subscales (1) physical functioning (eight items), (2) emotional functioning (five items), (3) social functioning (five items), and (4) school functioning (five items) and the 24-item PedsQL(TM) Brain Tumor Module which encompasses six scales: (1) cognitive problems (seven items), (2) pain and hurt (three items), (3) movement and balance (three items), (4) procedural anxiety (three items), (5) nausea (five items), and (6) worry (three items).
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in fatigue score
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on fatigue among children treated for medulloblastoma. Fatigue will be assessed using the 18-item PedsQL(TM) Multidimensional Fatigue Scale which encompasses three subscales: (1) general fatigue (six items), (2) sleep/rest fatigue (six items), and (3) cognitive fatigue (six items).
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3), and 1, 2, and 5 years after the last patient enrollment
Title
Change in measure of memory function
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on memory function at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for age 5 and older (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for age 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for age ≥17 years.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, and at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3).
Title
Change in measure of attention
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on attention at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks).
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, and at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3).
Title
Change in executive function score
Description
To evaluate the effects of an aerobic training intervention, delivered during the radiation therapy period and at home, prior to the start of chemotherapy, on executive function at the end of the intervention and at the end of adjuvant chemotherapy, among children treated for medulloblastoma. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (age 3 to <6 years), BRIEF (age 6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (age ≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for age 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for age ≥5 years.
Time Frame
Baseline (at enrollment), 12 weeks, and at end of adjuvant chemotherapy (28 weeks for strata W1/W2/W3/N1/S1/S2 and 40 weeks for strata N2/N3).
Title
Change in sleep
Description
To evaluate the impact of an aerobic training intervention on sleep quality and quantity in children with medulloblastoma. Sleep quality and quantity will be measured by Actigraph accelerometer as well as a sleep diary.
Time Frame
Baseline and 10-12 weeks post randomization
Title
Association between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quality
Description
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quality in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between sleep quality as measured by Actigraph accelerometer and a sleep diary with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function (detailed above) and internalizing and externalizing behavior. Internalizing and externalizing behaviors will be measured using the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC-2). There are Preschool, Child and Adolescent versions.
Time Frame
Baseline and approximately 7-10 months after treatment
Title
Association between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quantity
Description
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and sleep quantity in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between sleep quantity as measured by a sleep diary with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function and internalizing and externalizing behavior (detailed above).
Time Frame
Baseline and approximately 7-10 months after treatment
Title
Association between baseline cognitive performance and fatigue
Description
To evaluate the relation between baseline cognitive performance and fatigue in children with medulloblastoma. Multivariable general linear mixed models will be used to look for associations between fatigue score as measured by the Multidimensional Fatigue Scale with measures of cognitive performance (memory, attention and executive function and internalizing and externalizing behavior (detailed above).
Time Frame
Baseline and approximately 7-10 months after treatment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of intellectual function
Description
Intellectual function will be measured as age-appropriate using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for age 3 to < 6 years, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for age 6 to < 17 years, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in intellectual function over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in intellectual function
Description
Intellectual function will be measured as age-appropriate using the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for age 3 to < 6 years, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for age 6 to < 17 years, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in intellectual function with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of academic ability
Description
Academic ability will be measured using the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Academic Achievement-Third Edition (WJ-III-ACH) which has six subsets: Letter-Word Identification, Passage Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Calculation, Applied Problems, and Math Fluency. Academic ability will also be measured using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) which has three subsets: Elision, Blending Words, and Rapid Naming. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in academic ability over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in academic ability
Description
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in academic ability (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of attention
Description
Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years old (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in the measure of attention over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in attention
Description
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in attention (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of memory
Description
Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for age 5 and older (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for age 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in memory over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in memory
Description
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in memory (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of cognitive processing speed function
Description
Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for age 3 to < 6 years old; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for age ≥17 years. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in cognitive processing speed over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in cognitive processing speed
Description
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in cognitive processing speed (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Longitudinal change in measure of neurocognitive executive function
Description
Neurocognitive executive function will be measured using the Behavioral rating inventory of executive function (BRIEF). There are age-appropriate versions: BRIEF-P for age 3 to < 6 years, BRIEF for age 6 to <19 years, and BRIEF-A for age ≥19 years. Executive function will also be measured using Conner's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III), for age 6 to < 19 years and also CogState, for age ≥5 years, One-Back and Groton Maze tasks. Linear mixed-effects models will be used to model change in executive function over time.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Association of demographic and clinical factors with change in neurocognitive executive function
Description
Linear mixed-effects models and multivariate linear mixed-effects models will be used to examine change in executive function (measured as described above) with demographic and clinical factors.
Time Frame
Baseline through 5 years after enrollment
Title
Change in measure of attention
Description
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of attention. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for ages 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for ages 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ages ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). T tests will be used to compare changes in attention between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after start of therapy) and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of processing speed
Description
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of processing speed. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for age 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for age ≥17 years. T tests will be used to compare changes in processing speed between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after start of therapy) and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of executive function ability
Description
To assess the impact of a computer-based working memory intervention, relative to standard of care, on additional performance- and rater-based measure of executive function. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (age 3 to <6 years), BRIEF (age 6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (age ≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for age 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for age ≥5 years. T tests will be used to compare changes in executive function between the intervention and standard of care groups.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after start of therapy) and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of attention among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Description
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for children ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). ANOVA will be used to compare changes in memory among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Time Frame
Baseline and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of processing speed among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Description
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for ≥17 years. ANOVA will be used to compare changes in processing speed among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Time Frame
Baseline and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of executive function among 3 groups (working memory intervention + physical exercise intervention VS. working memory intervention alone VS. physical training intervention alone)
Description
Working memory intervention baseline=7-10 months after on treatment. Physical exercise intervention baseline=at patient enrollment. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (3 to <6 years), BRIEF (6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for ≥5 years. ANOVA will be used to compare changes in executive function among the groups. In addition, T-tests will be used to compare the combined intervention group to each of the other two groups.
Time Frame
Baseline and at 3 months after baseline
Title
Change in measure of attention between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
Description
Attention will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for 3 to < 6 years (Digit Span Forward subtest), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) for 6 to < 17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest) or Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ≥17 years (Digit Span Forward subtest). We will also use Conners' Continuous Performance Test, Kiddie Version V.5 for 4 to < 6 years and Conner's Continuous Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) for ≥6 years, in addition to Cog Stage for ≥5 years (Detection and Identification tasks). Differences between 6 months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, and difference between 6 months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after on treatment) through 6 months after baseline.
Title
Change in measure of working memory between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
Description
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements in working memory three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Memory will be measured using different instruments as age appropriate: CogStage for ≥5 years (Continuous Paired Associate Learning task), California Verbal Learning Test, Children's Version (CVLT-C) for 6 to < 17 years or California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II) for ≥17 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after on treatment) through 6 months after baseline.
Title
Change in measure of processing speed between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
Description
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements on processing speed three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Cognitive processing speed function will be measured using the age-appropriate processing speed indices: WPPSI-IV which has two subsets: Bug Search and Cancellation, for 3 to < 6 years; WISC-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for 6 to < 17 years, and WAIS-IV which has two subsets: Coding and Symbol Search subtests, for ≥17 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after on treatment) through 6 months after baseline.
Title
Change in measure of executive function between participants who received computer-based intervention VS. those who did not
Description
To evaluate the maintenance of improvements in executive function three months following participation in the computer-based working memory intervention program. Executive function is measured as age-appropriate by the following: BRIEF-P (3 to <6 years), BRIEF (6 to <19 years) and BREIF-A (≥19 years). Connor's Parent Rating Scale, Third Edition (CPRS-III) will also be used for 6 to <19 years, as well as CogState One-Back and Groton Maze tasks for ≥5 years. The differences between six months following assessment and immediate post-intervention testing, as well as the difference between six months following assessment and pre-intervention testing, will be calculated for each subject and then the group difference (intervention group vs. control group) will be examined using t-tests.
Time Frame
Baseline (at 7-10 months after on treatment) through 6 months after baseline.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
3 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
39 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA Medulloblastoma or medulloblastoma variants including posterior fossa PNET as documented by an institutional pathologist. Participant's age meets one of the following: (1) Age greater than or equal to 3 years and less than 22 years of age at the time of diagnosis (may enroll on Strata W, S or N), OR (2) age is greater than or equal to 22 years and less than 40 years AND patient has SHH medulloblastoma (must enroll on Stratum S). No previous radiotherapy, chemotherapy or other brain tumor directed therapy other than corticosteroid therapy and surgery. Patients must begin treatment as outlined in the protocol within 36 days of definitive surgery (day of surgery is day 0; definitive surgery includes second surgeries to resect residual tumor). Adequate performance status: children < 10-Lansky Score ≥ 30; children ≥ 10-Karnofsky ≥ 30 (except for posterior fossa syndrome). Females of child-bearing potential cannot be pregnant or breast-feeding. Female participants > 10 years of age or post-menarche must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test prior to enrollment. Biological parent(s) of participant (child) enrolling on this protocol. These parents will be assigned to cohort P. The exclusion criteria below do not apply to this cohort. EXCLUSION CRITERIA CNS embryonal tumor other than medulloblastoma or PNET in the posterior fossa, for example, patients with diagnosis of Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), supratentorial PNET, pineoblastoma, ependymoblastoma, ETANTR are excluded. Research participants with other clinically significant medical disorders that could compromise their ability to tolerate protocol therapy or would interfere with the study procedures or results history. Participants in the Stratum S maintenance chemotherapy portion of the study must meet the criteria below prior to start of vismodegib therapy: Participants must be Stratum S (SHH) Participants must be skeletally mature defined as females with a bone age ≥ 15 years and males with a bone age ≥ 17 years. Must be able to swallow pills BSA must be >0.67 and <2.5 m2 Male and female participants of reproductive potential must agree to effective contraception during and after study treatment. See Appendices I and II for further guidance for participants receiving vismodegib ANC ≥ 1000/mm^3 (after G-CSF discontinued) Platelets ≥ 50,000/mm^3 (without support) Hgb ≥ 8 g/dL (with or without transfusion support) Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg/dL Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5X the institutional ULN SGPT (ALT) ≤ 2.5X the institutional ULN SGOT (AST) ≤ 2.5X the institutional ULN Alkaline Phosphatase ≤ 1.5X the institutional ULN Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL Participants in the exercise intervention portion of the study must meet all criteria below: Must be ≥ 5 years and < 22 years at the time of enrollment Must have no congenital heart disease Must be capable of performing the exercise intervention at the time of baseline assessment as determined by the treating physician. Participants in the cognitive remediation intervention portion of the study must meet all criteria below: Completed protocol-directed radiation therapy ≥5 years at the time of remediation intervention consent or age is greater than or equal to 22 years and less than 40 years and patient has SHH medulloblastoma English as primary language and training aide who speaks English available to participate in required sessions No significant cognitive impairment operationalized as either an IQ < 70 for children with St. Jude SJMB12 study baseline testing or based on clinician judgment baseline IQ missing No major sensory or motor impairment that would preclude valid cognitive testing (e.g., unresolved posterior fossa syndrome, blindness, poorly controlled seizures/photosensitive epilepsy, psychosis) or a major psychological condition that would preclude completion of the intervention (e.g., significant oppositionality, autism spectrum disorder, severe anxiety or depressive symptoms)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Amar Gajjar, MD
Organizational Affiliation
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Giles Robinson, MD
Organizational Affiliation
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University Medical Center
City
Palo Alto
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
94304
Country
United States
Facility Name
Rady Children's Hospital
City
San Diego
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
92123
Country
United States
Facility Name
Yale University
City
New Haven
State/Province
Connecticut
ZIP/Postal Code
06520
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's National Medical Center
City
Washington
State/Province
District of Columbia
ZIP/Postal Code
20010
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Florida
City
Gainesville
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32611
Country
United States
Facility Name
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
City
Orlando
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
32806
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
City
Minneapolis
State/Province
Minnesota
ZIP/Postal Code
55102
Country
United States
Facility Name
Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center
City
Durham
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
27710
Country
United States
Facility Name
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
City
Philadelphia
State/Province
Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code
19104
Country
United States
Facility Name
Medical University of South Carolina
City
Charleston
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29425
Country
United States
Facility Name
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
City
Memphis
State/Province
Tennessee
ZIP/Postal Code
38105
Country
United States
Facility Name
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
City
Dallas
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
75390
Country
United States
Facility Name
Cook Children's Medical Center
City
Fort Worth
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
76104
Country
United States
Facility Name
Texas Children's Cancer Center
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77030-2399
Country
United States
Facility Name
Sydney Children's Hospital
City
Randwick
State/Province
New South Wales
ZIP/Postal Code
2031
Country
Australia
Facility Name
Children's Hospital at Westmead
City
Westmead
State/Province
New South Wales
ZIP/Postal Code
2145
Country
Australia
Facility Name
Queensland Children's Hospital
City
Brisbane
State/Province
Queensland
ZIP/Postal Code
4029
Country
Australia
Facility Name
Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
City
Melbourne
State/Province
Victoria
ZIP/Postal Code
3052
Country
Australia
Facility Name
Perth Children's Hospital
City
Perth
State/Province
Western Australia
ZIP/Postal Code
6008
Country
Australia
Facility Name
Alberta Children's Hospital
City
Calgary
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T3B 6A8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
The Hospital for Sick Children
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M5G 1X8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H3T 1C5
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Starship Children's Hospital
City
Auckland
ZIP/Postal Code
1142
Country
New Zealand

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
33823018
Citation
Khan RB, Patay Z, Klimo P, Huang J, Kumar R, Boop FA, Raches D, Conklin HM, Sharma R, Simmons A, Sadighi ZS, Onar-Thomas A, Gajjar A, Robinson GW. Clinical features, neurologic recovery, and risk factors of postoperative posterior fossa syndrome and delayed recovery: a prospective study. Neuro Oncol. 2021 Sep 1;23(9):1586-1596. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noab030.
Results Reference
derived
Links:
URL
http://www.stjude.org
Description
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
URL
http://www.stjude.org/protocols
Description
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