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prednisone and Astrocytoma, Grade IV

prednisone has been researched along with Astrocytoma, Grade IV in 5 studies

Prednisone: A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.
prednisone : A synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone (a beta-hydroxy group instead of the oxo group at position 11), which is the active drug and also a steroid.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"There is no benefit to the treatment of high-grade astrocytomas in children with eight-drugs-in-1-day chemotherapy compared with CCNU, vincristine, and prednisone."9.08Randomized phase III trial in childhood high-grade astrocytoma comparing vincristine, lomustine, and prednisone with the eight-drugs-in-1-day regimen. Childrens Cancer Group. ( Bertolone, SJ; Boyett, JM; Cherlow, JM; Finlay, JL; Geyer, JR; McGuire, P; Milstein, JM; Tefft, M; Wisoff, JH; Yates, AJ, 1995)
"There is no benefit to the treatment of high-grade astrocytomas in children with eight-drugs-in-1-day chemotherapy compared with CCNU, vincristine, and prednisone."5.08Randomized phase III trial in childhood high-grade astrocytoma comparing vincristine, lomustine, and prednisone with the eight-drugs-in-1-day regimen. Childrens Cancer Group. ( Bertolone, SJ; Boyett, JM; Cherlow, JM; Finlay, JL; Geyer, JR; McGuire, P; Milstein, JM; Tefft, M; Wisoff, JH; Yates, AJ, 1995)
" The primary objective was to investigate the steroid dosage required to control brain oedema on the last day of RT in each arm."2.90Angiotensin II receptor blockers, steroids and radiotherapy in glioblastoma-a randomised multicentre trial (ASTER trial). An ANOCEF study. ( Carpentier, AF; Charissoux, M; Chinot, O; Cuzzubbo, S; Ducray, F; Hoang-Xuan, K; Le Rhun, E; Levy-Piedbois, C; Mandonnet, E; Portal, JJ; Psimaras, D; Quillien, V; Ricard, D; Sejalon, F; Thomas, L; Tibi, A; Ursu, R; Vicaut, E, 2019)
"Temozolomide (TMZ) is a cytotoxic agent of the imidazotetrazine class, chemically related to dacarbazine."1.35Tuberculosis in a patient on temozolomide: a case report. ( de Barros e Silva, MJ; de Paiva, TF; Fanelli, MF; Gimenes, DL; Rinck, JA, 2009)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (40.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ursu, R1
Thomas, L1
Psimaras, D1
Chinot, O1
Le Rhun, E1
Ricard, D1
Charissoux, M1
Cuzzubbo, S1
Sejalon, F1
Quillien, V1
Hoang-Xuan, K1
Ducray, F1
Portal, JJ1
Tibi, A1
Mandonnet, E1
Levy-Piedbois, C1
Vicaut, E1
Carpentier, AF1
de Paiva, TF1
de Barros e Silva, MJ1
Rinck, JA1
Fanelli, MF1
Gimenes, DL1
Finlay, JL1
Boyett, JM1
Yates, AJ1
Wisoff, JH1
Milstein, JM1
Geyer, JR1
Bertolone, SJ1
McGuire, P1
Cherlow, JM1
Tefft, M1
Sposto, R1
Ertel, IJ1
Jenkin, RD1
Boesel, CP1
Venes, JL1
Ortega, JA1
Evans, AE1
Wara, W1
Hammond, D1
Levin, VA1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, Steroids and Radiotherapy in Glioblastoma- A Randomized Multicenter Trial[NCT01805453]Phase 380 participants (Actual)Interventional2013-03-29Completed
A Phase I Trial of Lenalidomide and Radiotherapy in Children With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas and High-grade Gliomas[NCT01222754]Phase 129 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-11-23Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for prednisone and Astrocytoma, Grade IV

ArticleYear
Chemotherapy of primary brain tumors.
    Neurologic clinics, 1985, Volume: 3, Issue:4

    Topics: Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Astrocytoma; Brain Neoplasms; Brain Stem; Child; Efl

1985

Trials

3 trials available for prednisone and Astrocytoma, Grade IV

ArticleYear
Angiotensin II receptor blockers, steroids and radiotherapy in glioblastoma-a randomised multicentre trial (ASTER trial). An ANOCEF study.
    European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990), 2019, Volume: 109

    Topics: Aged; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Brain Neoplasms; Chemoradio

2019
Randomized phase III trial in childhood high-grade astrocytoma comparing vincristine, lomustine, and prednisone with the eight-drugs-in-1-day regimen. Childrens Cancer Group.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1995, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Astrocytoma; Brain Neoplasms; Che

1995
The effectiveness of chemotherapy for treatment of high grade astrocytoma in children: results of a randomized trial. A report from the Childrens Cancer Study Group.
    Journal of neuro-oncology, 1989, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Astrocytoma; Brain Neoplasms; Chi

1989

Other Studies

1 other study available for prednisone and Astrocytoma, Grade IV

ArticleYear
Tuberculosis in a patient on temozolomide: a case report.
    Journal of neuro-oncology, 2009, Volume: 92, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Antibiotics, Antitubercular; Ant

2009