Abstract

Intrinsic Pontine Glioma remains one of the most frustrating tumors in pediatric oncology. Due both to location and to the inability to separate normal structures from tumor, surgical debulking is restricted by the substantial risk of morbidity and is highly discouraged. Mainstay of therapy for intrinsic pontine glioma has been radiation therapy.
The aims of this study are to determine the maximum tolerated dose and schedule of Gadolinium-Texaphyrin (Gd-Tex) given daily 5 days in succession every week 2-5 hours prior to radiation therapy. To determine the toxicities of Gadolinium-Texaphyrin given at the maximum tolerated dose and to determine the intra-tumor and brain distribution of Gadolinium-Texaphyrin as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
2M01RR000084-38
Application #
6408093
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
1974-10-01
Project End
2004-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
38
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Children's Hosp Pittsburgh/Upmc Health Sys
Department
Type
DUNS #
044304145
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15224

  Publications

Kelsey, Megan M; Braffett, Barbara H; Geffner, Mitchell E et al. (2018) Menstrual Dysfunction in Girls From the Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth (TODAY) Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 103:2309-2318
Kleinberger, Jeffrey W; Copeland, Kenneth C; Gandica, Rachelle G et al. (2018) Monogenic diabetes in overweight and obese youth diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: the TODAY clinical trial. Genet Med 20:583-590
Berkowitz, Robert I; Marcus, Marsha D; Anderson, Barbara J et al. (2018) Adherence to a lifestyle program for youth with type 2 diabetes and its association with treatment outcome in the TODAY clinical trial. Pediatr Diabetes 19:191-198
Arslanian, Silva; El Ghormli, Laure; Kim, Joon Young et al. (2018) The Shape of the Glucose Response Curve During an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: Forerunner of Heightened Glycemic Failure Rates and Accelerated Decline in ?-Cell Function in TODAY. Diabetes Care :
Kriska, Andrea; El Ghormli, Laure; Copeland, Kenneth C et al. (2018) Impact of lifestyle behavior change on glycemic control in youth with type 2 diabetes. Pediatr Diabetes 19:36-44
Venditti, E M; Tan, K; Chang, N et al. (2018) Barriers and strategies for oral medication adherence among children and adolescents with Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 139:24-31
Gidding, Samuel S; Bacha, Fida; Bjornstad, Petter et al. (2018) Cardiac Biomarkers in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Results from the TODAY Study. J Pediatr 192:86-92.e5
Arslanian, Silva; El Ghormli, Laure; Bacha, Fida et al. (2017) Adiponectin, Insulin Sensitivity, ?-Cell Function, and Racial/Ethnic Disparity in Treatment Failure Rates in TODAY. Diabetes Care 40:85-93
Sereika, Susan M; Becker, Dorothy; Schmitt, Patricia et al. (2016) Operationalizing and Examining Family Planning Vigilance in Adult Women With Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 39:2197-2203
Chernausek, Steven D; Arslanian, Silva; Caprio, Sonia et al. (2016) Relationship Between Parental Diabetes and Presentation of Metabolic and Glycemic Function in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes: Baseline Findings From the TODAY Trial. Diabetes Care 39:110-7

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