Trial Outcomes & Findings for Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, or Low Grade Glioma (NCT NCT00381797)

NCT ID: NCT00381797

Last Updated: 2017-11-28

Results Overview

Objective response is either a complete response or a partial response observed during the first four courses of treatment and sustained for 8 weeks. The objective response rate will be reported separately for patients with recurrent/progressive malignant glioma(Stratum A), recurrent/progressive instrinsic brain stem tumors(Stratum B), recurrent/progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C), and recurrent/progressive ependymoma(Stratum D). CR is complete disappearance of all enhancing tumor. PR is \>= 50% reduction in tumor size. This outcome measures is not defined for the Stratum E in the protocol.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

97 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From day 1 of treatment up to 24 weeks

Results posted on

2017-11-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B): The only patients with Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C): The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent low grade glioma (Stratum E): The only patients with recurrent low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Overall Study
STARTED
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COMPLETED
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NOT COMPLETED
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Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B): The only patients with Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C): The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent low grade glioma (Stratum E): The only patients with recurrent low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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Ineligible
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Baseline Characteristics

Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent, Progressive, or Refractory Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Ependymoma, or Low Grade Glioma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=18 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=17 Participants
Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B): The only patients with Recurrent,progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=10 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C): The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=15 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
n=37 Participants
Recurrent low grade glioma (Stratum E): The only patients with recurrent low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Total
n=97 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=4 Participants
37 Participants
n=21 Participants
91 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
6 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Continuous
15.07 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.82 • n=5 Participants
8.45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.35 • n=7 Participants
10.56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.28 • n=5 Participants
10.16 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.17 • n=4 Participants
8.58 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.09 • n=21 Participants
10.21 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.82 • n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
19 Participants
n=21 Participants
49 Participants
n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
18 Participants
n=21 Participants
48 Participants
n=8 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
18 participants
n=5 Participants
17 participants
n=7 Participants
10 participants
n=5 Participants
15 participants
n=4 Participants
37 participants
n=21 Participants
97 participants
n=8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From day 1 of treatment up to 24 weeks

Population: Two patients in the Stratum A,one patient in the Stratum C, and one patient in the Stratum D were inevaluable for this outcome measure.

Objective response is either a complete response or a partial response observed during the first four courses of treatment and sustained for 8 weeks. The objective response rate will be reported separately for patients with recurrent/progressive malignant glioma(Stratum A), recurrent/progressive instrinsic brain stem tumors(Stratum B), recurrent/progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C), and recurrent/progressive ependymoma(Stratum D). CR is complete disappearance of all enhancing tumor. PR is \>= 50% reduction in tumor size. This outcome measures is not defined for the Stratum E in the protocol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=15 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=9 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=13 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Objective Response Rate Sustained for ≥ 8 Weeks
0 participants
0 participants
0 participants
0 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From day 1 of treatment up to 24 weeks

Population: Patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated with any courses.

Disease stabilization is defined as a complete response(CR) or partial response(PR) observed during the first four courses and sustained for 8 weeks; or stable disease (SD) sustained for 6 courses characterized by SD at the end of course 2, at the end of course 4 and at the end of course 6. CR is complete disappearance of all enhancing tumor. PR is \>= 50% reduction in tumor size. SD is at least stable and maintenance corticosteroid dose not increased in neurologic examination.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=35 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Sustained Disease Stabilization Rate Associated With Bevacizumab and Irinotecan in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Low-grade Glioma (Stratum E)
23 participants
Interval 17.0 to 28.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From day 1 of treatment until off study

Population: The patients were treated with any dose treatment.

Adverse events are monitored and graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. The grade 1 = mild, grade 2=moderate, grade 3 =severe, grade 4=life threatening/disabling, grade 5=death.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=10 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=14 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
n=35 Participants
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Number of Study Participants With Grade 3 or 4 Treatment-related Toxicity
8 participants
4 participants
4 participants
6 participants
22 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From the first imaging after treatment up to 2 years

Population: Two patients in the Stratum A,one patient in the Stratum C, and one patient in the Stratum D were inevaluable for this outcome measure.

Cumulative incidence of sustained objective response provides a percentage of participants experiencing the event of interest at a given follow-up time point (for example, 6-months, 1-year, etc.) in the presence of competing events such as progressive disease or death, and it is estimated using the event data for both the event of interest and the competing events experienced by the study participants. In this sense, it is different than the incidence rates estimated in epidemiological studies in terms of 'incidences per 1000 person years. 6-month Cumulative incidence of sustained objective responses will be reported separately for each stratum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=15 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=9 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=13 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
n=35 Participants
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Cumulative Incidence of Sustained Objective Responses
0 Percentage of Participants
0
0 Percentage of Participants
0
0 Percentage of Participants
0
0 Percentage of Participants
0
0.058 Percentage of Participants
0.0405

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment up to 2 years

Population: The patients were treated with any dose treatment.

Progression-Free survival is the interval of time between of protocol treatment and minimum date of documentation of progressive Disease,second malignancy,death due to any cause, or date of last follow-up. Progressive neurologic abnormalities or worsening neurologic status not explained by causes unrelated to tumor progression,OR the appearance of new tumor OR a \> 25% increase in the sum of the products of two longest perpendicular diameters of all measurable tumors. K-M method was used to estimate progression-free survival.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=10 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=14 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Progression-free Survival
4.20 Months
95% Confidence Interval 1.57 • Interval 1.82 to 7.44
2.35 Months
Interval 1.85 to 4.17
2.48 Months
Interval 0.43 to 16.66
2.15 Months
Interval 1.85 to 6.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and day 15

Population: There are no sufficient data for the analyses in the Medulloblastoma arm and Ependymoma arm.

Perfusion ratio obtained from magnetic resonance(MR) diffusion imaging may explain changes in the tumor after therapy. Changes in the perfusion ratio will be reported for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with MR diffusion imaging. The change was calculated from perfusion ratio at Baseline to perfusion ratio at Day 15(values of perfusion ratio at Day 15 - values of perfusion ratio at baseline). The higher of perfusion ratio is worse. MR perfusion ratio is perfusion solid part of tumor from CBV divided by perfusion frontal while matter. There is no a unit available.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=9 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=19 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Change in Perfusion Ratio Between the Baseline and Day 15 Brain Imaging
-0.14 Ratio
Full Range 0.705 • Interval -3.95 to 3.37
-1.98 Ratio
Interval -4.34 to -0.018
-0.42 Ratio
Interval -2.34 to 2.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and day 15

Population: There are no sufficient data for the analyses in the Medulloblastoma arm.

Diffusion ratio obtained from magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion imaging may explain changes in the tumor after therapy. Changes in the diffusion ratio will be reported for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with MR diffusion imaging. The change was calculated from diffusion ratio at Baseline to diffusion ratio at Day 15 (values of diffusion ratio at Day 15 -values of diffusion ration at baseline). The higher of diffusion ratio is better. MR diffusion ratio is the diffusion solid part of tumor divided by the diffusion frontal white matter. There is no a unit available.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=10 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=11 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=29 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Change in Diffusion Ratio Between the Baseline and Day 15 Brain Image
-0.34 Ratio
Full Range 0.085 • Interval -0.91 to 0.26
-0.17 Ratio
Interval -0.6 to 0.51
0.11 Ratio
Interval -0.23 to 1.38
-0.11 Ratio
Interval -0.89 to 0.52

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study OR up to 2 years

Population: Patients had Flair volume at Pre-treatment and at least one on treatment.

Using Cox proportional hazards models, the association of tumor volume based on FLAIR images with PFS will be investigated for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with volume FLAIR measurements. Volumetric magnetic resonance imaging is performed to investigate surrogate markers of tumor growth. Volume FLAIR measurements were longitudinal. As we are not comparing the strata, analyses will be done in each stratum separately, and thus we cannot report the Cox model results in the Statistical Analysis section. We consider these estimates 'descriptive' within each stratum. In this analysis, the hazard ratio is a relative measure of likelihood that a study participant experiences the event of interest compared to another participant who has a one-unit lower Log-transformed tumor volume based on FLAIR. The Cox survival model provides the mean hazard ratio along with its 95% confidence interval, which we report below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=13 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=12 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Association of Log-transformed Tumor Volume Based on FLAIR With Progression-free Survival (PFS) Using Hazard Ratio Estimates
1.47 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.79 to 2.77
1.76 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.65 to 4.75

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study, OR up to 2 years

Population: Patients had tumor enhancing volume at Pre-treatment and at least one on treatment.

Using Cox Proportional hazards Models, the association of Log-transformed tumor enhancing volume with progression-free survival will be investigated. Volumetric magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is performed to investigate surrogate markers of tumor growth. Tumor enhancing volumes were longitudinal. As we are not comparing the strata or study arms, analyses will be done in each stratum separately, and thus we cannot report the Cox model results in the Statistical Analysis section and we consider these estimates 'descriptive' within each stratum. In this analysis, the hazard ratio is a relative measure of likelihood that a study participant experiences the event of interest compared to another participant who has a one-unit lower Log-transformed tumor enhancing volume. The Cox survival model provides the mean hazard ratio along with its 95% confidence interval, which we report below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=15 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Association of Log-transformed Tumor Enhancing Volume With Progression-free Survival (PFS) Using Hazard Ratio Estimates
1.65 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.802 to 3.39
1.16 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.597 to 2.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study, OR up to 2 years

Population: Patients had volume of cystic necrosis at Pre-treatment and at least one on treatment.

Using Cox Proportional Hazards Models, the association of cystic necrosis with progression-free survival will be investigated. Volumetric magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is performed to investigate surrogate markers of tumor growth. Volumes of cystic necrosis were longitudinal. As we are not comparing the strata or study arms, analyses will be done in each stratum separately, and thus we cannot report the Cox model results in the Statistical Analysis section and we consider these estimates 'descriptive' within each stratum. In this analysis, the hazard ratio is a relative measure of likelihood that a study participant experiences the event of interest compared to another participant who has a one-unit lower Log-transformed tumor volume based on cystic necrosis. The Cox survival model provides the mean hazard ratio along with its 95% confidence interval, which we report below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=15 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=16 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Association of Log-transformed Volume of Cystic Necrosis With Progression-free Survival (PFS) Using Hazard Ratio Estimates
2.56 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.89 to 7.41
1.09 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.28 to 4.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study

Population: Patients had diffusion ratio at pre-treatment scans and at least one on treatment scans.

Using Cox Proportional Hazards Models, the association of tumor diffusion ratios with progression-free survival will be investigated. Magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion imaging is performed to investigate surrogate markers of tumor growth. Tumor diffusion ratios were longitudinal. As we are not comparing the strata or study arms, analyses will be done in each stratum separately, and thus we cannot report the Cox model results in the Statistical Analysis section. And we consider these estimates 'descriptive' within each stratum. In this analysis, the hazard ratio is a relative measure of likelihood that a study participant experiences the event of interest compared to another participant who has a one-unit lower Log-transformed tumor diffusion ratio. The Cox survival model provides the mean hazard ratio along with its 95% confidence interval, which we report below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=14 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Association of Log-transformed Tumor Diffusion Ratio With Progression-free Survival (PFS) Using Hazard Ratio Estimates
4.41 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.15 to 131.0
1.82 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.21 to 15.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study, OR up to 2 years

Population: The analyses cannot be performed with the Cox proportional hazard model since there are no sufficient measurements of perfusion ratio and events.

Using Cox Proportional Hazards Models, the association of tumor perfusion ratio with progression-free survival will be investigated. Magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging is performed to investigate surrogate markers of tumor growth. Tumor perfusion ratios were longitudinal. As we are not comparing the strata or study arms, analyses will be done in each stratum separately, and thus we cannot report the Cox model results in the Statistical Analysis section. We consider these estimates 'descriptive' within each stratum. In this analysis, the hazard ratio is a relative measure of likelihood that a study participant experiences the event of interest compared to another participant who has a one-unit lower Log-transformed tumor volume perfusion ratio. The Cox survival model provides the mean hazard ratio along with its 95% confidence interval, which we report below.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Course 1 Day 1, Course 1 Day 15, Course 2 Day 1, Course 3 Day 1, Course 4 Day 1, and Course 5 Day 1

Population: The study participants across the strata (stratum A, stratum B, stratum C, stratum D, and stratum E) were combined for this secondary objective. The number of participants with available data.

Blood specimens were collected on the days listed for pharmacokinetic studies for Bevacizumab. These specimens were analyzed to produce steady-state plasma Bevacizumab concentration-time data in study participants. The concentration-time data were analyzed to provide an estimate of the volume of distribution. The data were collected but the analyses of the PK data were conducted by Genentech using a broader cohort of pediatric patients from multiple trials in the paper "Bevacizumab dosing strategy in paediatric cancer patients based on population pharmacokinetic analysis with external validation" published by British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology ,2016 volume 81(1):148-160. The estimates of the volume of distribution were calculated by the model described in the paper.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=76 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Volume of Distribution
1729 ml
Standard Deviation 736.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Course 1 Day 1, Course 1 Day 15, Course 2 Day 1, Course 3 Day 1, Course 4 Day 1, and Course 5 Day 1

Population: The study participants across the strata (stratum A, stratum B, stratum C, stratum D, and stratum E) were combined for this secondary objective. The number of participants with available data.

Blood specimens were collected on the days listed for pharmacokinetic studies for Bevacizumab. These specimens were analyzed to produce steady-state plasma Bevacizumab concentration-time data in study participants. The concentration-time data were analyzed to provide an estimate of the systemic clearance. The data were collected but the analyses of the PK data were conducted by Genentech using a broader cohort of pediatric patients from multiple trials in the paper "Bevacizumab dosing strategy in paediatric cancer patients based on population pharmacokinetic analysis with external validation" published by British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2016 volume 81(1):148-160. The estimates of the systemic clearance were calculated by the model described in the paper.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=39 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Systemic Clearance
9.43 ml/h
Standard Deviation 4.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Course 1 Day 1, Course 1 Day 15, Course 2 Day 1, Course 3 Day 1, Course 4 Day 1, and Course 5 Day 1

Population: The study participants across the strata (stratum A, stratum B, stratum C, stratum D, and stratum E) were combined for this secondary objective. The number of participants with available data.

Blood specimens were collected on the days listed for pharmacokinetic studies for Bevacizumab. These specimens were analyzed to produce steady-state plasma Bevacizumab concentration-time data in study participants. The concentration-time data were analyzed to provide an estimate of the PK parameters. The data were collected but the analyses of the PK data were conducted by Genentech using a broader cohort of pediatric patients from multiple trials in the paper "Bevacizumab dosing strategy in paediatric cancer patients based on population pharmacokinetic analysis with external validation" published by British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,2016 volume 81(1):148-160. The estimates of the terminal half-life were calculated by the method described in the paper.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=39 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Terminal Half-life
125.2 hours
Standard Deviation 5.80

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 24-48 hours after the 2nd dose of Bevacizumab in course 1

The change in VEGF-R2 was calculated from baseline to the time of the 2nd dose (values of 24-48 hours after the 2nd dose at Day 15 - values of pre-dose 1 Day1, i.e., baseline). VEGF-R2 is measured in the relative phosphorylation score which is generated as a ratio of normalized phosphorylated VEGF-R2 versus normalized total VEGF-R2 protein.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=4 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=3 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
n=5 Participants
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
n=4 Participants
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Change in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGF-R2) Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) From Baseline to Day-15
-0.37 Ratio
Interval -2.62 to 0.82
-0.21 Ratio
Interval -5.11 to 0.12
-0.003 Ratio
Interval -0.136 to 0.937
0.24 Ratio
Interval -8.87 to 0.36
1.70 Ratio
Interval -0.89 to 20.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Day 15 (after 2 doses of Bevacizumab) of course 1

Population: The analyses are performed for the patients who had the changes in both VEGF-R2 and perfusion.

The changes in VEGF-R2 are calculated by values at Day 15 minus values at baseline for the patients who had the changes in perfusion from magnetic resonance perfusion imaging. The purpose of reporting descriptive statistics of changes of VEGF-R2 is to provide the information for the correlation coefficients in Section 19.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=3 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Descriptive Statistics for the Changes in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGF-R2) Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) Concurrently Measured With the Changes in Perfusion From Magnetic Resonance Imaging
-1.12 Ratio
Standard Error 0.78
-1.20 Ratio
Standard Error 0.99

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Day 15 (after 2 doses of Bevacizumab) of course 1

Population: The analyses are performed for the patients who had the changes in both VEGF-R2 and perfusion.

The change of perfusion in magnetic resonance imaging is calculated by taking the difference between the Day-15 measurements and the Baseline measurements for patients who had the changes of VEGF-R2. The purpose of reporting the descriptive statistics is to provide the information for the correlation coefficients reported in the next section, Section 19. MR perfusion ratio is the ratio of the perfusion measurements in the tumor and the perfusion measurerement in comparative frontal while matter, which is the comparative healthy part of the brain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=3 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Descriptive Statistics for the Change of Perfusion in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Concurrently Measured With the Change in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGF-R2) Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC)
-1.60 Ratio
Standard Error 1.18
-1.54 Ratio
Standard Error 0.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Day 15 (after 2 doses of Bevacizumab) of course 1

Population: The analyses are performed for the patients who had the changes in both VEGF-R2 and perfusion.

Spearman correlation coefficient is used to measure the correlation of the changes in VEGF-R2 with the changes in perfusion ratios. The changes are calculated by values at Day 15 minus values at baseline for VEGF-2 in Section 17 above and perfusion in Section 18 above, respectively. The correlation coefficients are reported in each stratum separately.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=3 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Correlation of the Change in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 (VEGF-R2) Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) From Baseline With the Change in Perfusion From Magnetic Resonance Imaging
0.5 Correlation Coefficient
0.61
-0.50 Correlation Coefficient
0.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Only strata were reported, in which the patients had tissue samples available.

The expression of Hypoxia inducible factor-2α, carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9), VEGF-A, and VEGF-R2 will be estimated by immunohistochemistry of paraffin sections in the medulloblastoma,ependymoma and low grade glioma strata. Reported separately for each stratum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=4 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=17 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Number of Patients With High Hypoxia Inducible Factor-2alpha Expression at Baseline
0 participants
3 participants
7 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Only strata were reported, in which the patients had tissue samples available.

The expression of Hypoxia inducible factor-2α, carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9), VEGF-A, and VEGF-R2 will be estimated by immunohistochemistry of paraffin sections in the medulloblastoma,ependymoma and low grade glioma strata. Reported separately for each stratum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=4 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=17 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Number of Patients With High Carbonic Anhydrase 9 Expression at Baseline
0 participants
4 participants
2 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Only strata were reported, in which the patients had tissue samples available.

The expression of Hypoxia inducible factor-2α, carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9), VEGF-A, and VEGF-R2 will be estimated by immunohistochemistry of paraffin sections in the medulloblastoma,ependymoma and low grade glioma strata. Reported separately for each stratum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=4 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=18 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Number of Patients With High VEGF-A Expression at Baseline
2 participants
5 participants
16 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Only strata were reported, in which the patients had tissue samples available.

The expression of Hypoxia inducible factor-2α, carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9), VEGF-A, and VEGF-R2 will be estimated by immunohistochemistry of paraffin sections in the medulloblastoma,ependymoma and low grade glioma strata. Reported separately for each stratum.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=4 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
n=5 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
n=18 Participants
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Number of Patients With High VEGF-R2 Expression at Baseline
4 participants
4 participants
13 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study

Population: The number of patients in strata C and D was not sufficient to perform the analysis exploring the association of hypoxia inducible factor-2alpha expression with progression-free survival. Thus the association analysis was performed for the patients in Stratum E only.

The association of hypoxia inducible factor-2alpha expression with progression-free survival will be investigated for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with hypoxia inducible factor-2alpha measurements. The hazard ratio was reported for patients who had hypoxia inducible factor-2alpha expression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Progression-free Survival Hazard Ratio by Hypoxia Inducible Factor-2alpha Expression
1.36 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.364 to 5.083

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study

Population: Only the number of patients in strata E was sufficient to perform the analysis exploring the association of carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9) expression with progression-free survival.

The association of CA9 expression with progression-free survival will be investigated for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with CA9 measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=17 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Progression-free Survival Hazard Ratio by Carbonic Anhydrase 9 (CA9) Expression
0.705 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.089 to 5.598

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study

Population: Only the number of patients in strata E was sufficient to perform the analysis exploring the association of VEGF-A expression with progression-free survival.

The association of VEGF-A expression with progression-free survival will be investigated for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with VEGF-A measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=18 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Progression-free Survival Hazard Ratio by VEGF-A Expression
0.091 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.006 to 1.51

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From start of treatment until the earliest of progressive disease, death, second malignancy or off study

Population: Only the number of patients in strata E was sufficient to perform the analysis exploring the association of VEGF-R2 expression with progression-free survival.

The association of VEGF-R2 expression with progression-free survival will be investigated for those strata that have a sufficient number of participants with VEGF-R2 measurements.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
High-grade Gliomas
n=18 Participants
Recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas (Stratum A): The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory high-grade gliomas were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Brain Stem Tumors
Recurrent, progressive or refractory intrinsic brain stem tumors (Stratum B):The only patients with recurrent, progressive or refractory brain stem tumors were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Medulloblastoma
Recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma(Stratum C):The only patients with recurrent or progressive medulloblastoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Ependymoma
Recurrent or progressive ependymoma (Stratum D):The only patients with recurrent or progressive ependymoma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Low Grade Glioma
Recurrent or progressive low grade glioma(Stratum E):The only patients with recurrent or progressive low grade glioma were treated in this arm. Therapy will begin with single-agent bevacizumab 10 mg/kg given intravenously (i.v) on day 1 and day 15 (+/- 24 hours) followed by MR-perfusion/diffusion imaging within 24-48 hours following the 2nd dose of bevacizumab. The first dose of irinotecan will be given i.v following this MR-perfusion scan. Subsequently, bevacizumab and irinotecan will be given every two weeks. The irinotecan dose will depend on whether the patient is on an enzyme-inducing anticonvulsant drug (EIACD). The irinotecan dose will be 250 mg/m2 (\~ 80 % of dose tolerated by adults in the Duke Phase II study of bevacizumab plus irinotecan) every two weeks for those on EIACDs. If the patient is not on an EIACD, the starting dose will be 125 mg/m2.
Progression-free Survival Hazard Ratio by VEGF-R2 Expression
0.632 Hazard Ratio
Interval 0.161 to 2.482

Adverse Events

PBTC-022

Serious events: 37 serious events
Other events: 91 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
PBTC-022
n=92 participants at risk
Children with recurrent,progressive,or refractory malignant gliomas, diffuse/intrinsic brain stem gliomas, medulloblastomas and low grade gliomas
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Alkalosis
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Avascular necrosis
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchospasm
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Depressed level of consciousness
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Dysphasia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Vascular disorders
Flushing
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Vascular disorders
Hematoma
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Hydrocephalus
3.3%
3/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
3.3%
3/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
3.3%
3/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
4.3%
4/92 • Number of events 4 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Joint effusion
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Leukoencephalopathy
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Investigations
Lipase increased
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Nail loss
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
3.3%
3/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Psychiatric disorders
Personality change
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
3.3%
3/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonitis
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Psychiatric disorders
Psychosis
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 8 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin ulceration
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 2 • 2 Years
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
1.1%
1/92 • Number of events 1 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years
Investigations
Weight loss
2.2%
2/92 • Number of events 3 • 2 Years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
PBTC-022
n=92 participants at risk
Children with recurrent,progressive,or refractory malignant gliomas, diffuse/intrinsic brain stem gliomas, medulloblastomas and low grade gliomas
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Acidosis
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 22 • 2 Years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
30.4%
28/92 • Number of events 37 • 2 Years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 13 • 2 Years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Allergic rhinitis
14.1%
13/92 • Number of events 16 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
8.7%
8/92 • Number of events 8 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
20.7%
19/92 • Number of events 25 • 2 Years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
34.8%
32/92 • Number of events 50 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Ataxia
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 16 • 2 Years
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
7.6%
7/92 • Number of events 13 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
17.4%
16/92 • Number of events 21 • 2 Years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
14.1%
13/92 • Number of events 15 • 2 Years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 11 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
48.9%
45/92 • Number of events 113 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
10.9%
10/92 • Number of events 13 • 2 Years
Eye disorders
Extraocular muscle paresis
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 5 • 2 Years
General disorders
Fever
17.4%
16/92 • Number of events 23 • 2 Years
Investigations
GGT increased
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 8 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
18.5%
17/92 • Number of events 24 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
9.8%
9/92 • Number of events 10 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypermagnesemia
18.5%
17/92 • Number of events 30 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
7.6%
7/92 • Number of events 8 • 2 Years
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
40.2%
37/92 • Number of events 74 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
16.3%
15/92 • Number of events 22 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
20.7%
19/92 • Number of events 38 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
10.9%
10/92 • Number of events 14 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
26.1%
24/92 • Number of events 32 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 22 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 20 • 2 Years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
22.8%
21/92 • Number of events 41 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Intracranial hemorrhage
10.9%
10/92 • Number of events 10 • 2 Years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
45.7%
42/92 • Number of events 92 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
56.5%
52/92 • Number of events 129 • 2 Years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
29.3%
27/92 • Number of events 57 • 2 Years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
12.0%
11/92 • Number of events 25 • 2 Years
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
21.7%
20/92 • Number of events 61 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash acneiform
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 8 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
17.4%
16/92 • Number of events 21 • 2 Years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin hyperpigmentation
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 5 • 2 Years
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
6.5%
6/92 • Number of events 6 • 2 Years
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
5.4%
5/92 • Number of events 5 • 2 Years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
60.9%
56/92 • Number of events 282 • 2 Years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
47.8%
44/92 • Number of events 85 • 2 Years

Additional Information

Shengjie Wu

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Phone: (901) 595-2859

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60