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Nervous System Neoplasms

Central Nervous System Diseases

Quality of Life

Joost JC Verhoeff, MD, PhD

Fia F Cialdella

Fia F Cialdella, MD

The incidence of brain metastases is expected to increase because of better treatments of primary tumours. Novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are continuously being developed, all of which need thorough evaluation before they can be implemented in clinical routine. Randomized Controlled Trials are the gold standard to do so, but they have shown many challenges, especially when applied in a cancer setting.

.The 'cohort multiple Randomized Controlled Trial (cmRCT)' design is a promising design for multiple (simultaneous) randomized evaluations of experimental interventions, with potential for increased recruitment, comparability and long-term outcomes as a standard. This design will speed up the process of translating treatment innovations to the daily clinic.

The COIMBRA cohort is a prospective cohort, which will serve as a facility for efficient, systematic and simultaneous evaluation of new interventions and MRI sequences and prospective outcome studies (including prediction modelling).

COIMBRA patients will be followed prospectively and information on survival, symptoms, QoL (patient and caregiver), cognition, toxicity and daily functioning in relation to treatment will be collected prospectively.

Patients will receive the regular optimal clinical care according to the current guidelines when not participating in cmRCT's.

The Cohort for Patient-reported Outcomes, Imaging and Trial Inclusion in Metastatic BRAin Disease (COIMBRA)

Survival of participating patients will be recorded using the follow up questionnaires (returned by family members) or are derived from the Municipal Personal Records Database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen (BRP))

Re-intervention (re-irradiation, surgery, other); Development of neurological symptoms; Development of new metastases.

The toxicity will be reported by using the serious adverse event (SAE) questionnaire, every 6 months

Dose, fractions and technique of radiotherapy. All other planned and/or received treatment for brain metastases and primary tumour (i.e. systemic therapy, surgery, radiotherapy), and the characteristics there of (type, dose, duration, awake surgery, extent of surgery, complications)

- Use of epileptic drugs, including type and dose

General quality of life will be reported by the questionnaires named C30 and EQ-5D. The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) is the instrument most frequently used to measure quality of life in cancer patients, whereas the EQ-5D is widely used to measure and evaluate general health status.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaires and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

Cancer related fatigue is measured by using the MFI-20 questionnaire. The MFI-20 is a 20-item self-report instrument designed to measure fatigue. It covers the following dimensions: general fatigue, physical fatigue, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue. The instrument was used in a Dutch and Scottish sample of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaires and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

Cancer related depression and anxiety is reported by the HADS. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a self-assessment questionnaire that has been found to be a reliable instrument for detecting states of anxiety and depression in the setting of hospital outpatient clinic. The HADS questionnaire has seven items each for depression and anxiety subscales. Scoring for each item ranges from zero to three, with three denoting highest anxiety or depression level. A total subscale score of \>8 points out of a possible 21 denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaire and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

Disease-specific symptoms of brain metastases and (adverse) effects of their treatment are measured by a combination of questionnaires: BN20 and CFQ. The BN20 scoring transforms 20 questions into 11 scales to assess neurological deficits (visual disorder, motor dysfunction, communication deficit), future uncertainty, and disease- and treatment-related symptoms.

The Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ) is used in ergonomics research to measure behavioural problems associated with attentiveness and memory in everyday life.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy is completed.Both the total scores of each neurological deficit and cognitive failure and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

General quality of life will be reported by the questionnaire EQ-5D. The EQ-5D is widely used to measure and evaluate general health status.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy of the patient is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaire and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

Depression and anxiety is reported by the HADS. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a self-assessment questionnaire that has been found to be a reliable instrument for detecting states of anxiety and depression in the setting of hospital outpatient clinic. The HADS questionnaire has seven items each for depression and anxiety subscales. Scoring for each item ranges from zero to three, with three denoting highest anxiety or depression level. A total subscale score of \>8 points out of a possible 21 denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy of the patient is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaire and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

The Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) is a tool that can be used to quickly identify families with potential caregiving concerns. It is a 13-question tool that measures strain related to care provision. There is at least one item for each of the following major domains: Employment, Financial, Physical, Social and Time. Positive responses to seven or more items on the index indicate a greater level of strain. This instrument can be used to assess individuals of any age who have assumed the role of caregiver for an older adult.

Baseline, at 1 month, 3 months, and every subsequent 3 months, after initial radiotherapy of the patient is completed. Both the total score of the questionnaire and the individual questions are used in which we look at the difference between the measurement moments.

Patients are asked to fill out the Utrechtse Coping Lijst (UCL) and the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)

Caregivers are asked to fill out the Utrechtse Coping Lijst (UCL) and the NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)

The neuro cognitive assessment (NCA) tests that focus on the specific cognitive domains that are most sensitive to the effects of brain irradiation are used for measuring the neurocognitive functioning.

The following domains are tested: general cognitive functioning, memory, language, executive functioning, attention, psychomotor speed, fine motor coordination, visuoconstruction, visuoperception, and social cognition. The test battery takes a maximum of 90 minutes to administer and is based upon international standards

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Eligibility	Organization
The Cohort for Patient-reported Outcomes, Imaging and Trial Inclusion in Metastatic BRAin Disease (COIMBRA)	NCT05267158	Brain Metastase... Brain Neoplasms...	18 Years -	UMC Utrecht
The Cohort for Patient-reported Outcomes, Imaging and Trial Inclusion in Metastatic BRAin Disease (COIMBRA)	NCT05267158	Brain Metastase... Brain Neoplasms...	18 Years -	UMC Utrecht
The Cohort for Patient-reported Outcomes, Imaging and Trial Inclusion in Metastatic BRAin Disease (COIMBRA)	NCT05267158	Brain Metastase... Brain Neoplasms...	18 Years -	UMC Utrecht

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