Nader Sanai
Clinical trials sponsored by Nader Sanai, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves and drug team up against brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of a drug called aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and focused ultrasound to treat recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aimed to see if this sonodynamic therapy could safely damage tumor cells. Only 10 participants…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New way to deliver chemo directly to brain tumors tested in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a single dose of the cancer drug temsirolimus, given directly into the brain's blood supply, for people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the study was terminated early. The main goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Brain tumor drug penetration study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase trial aimed to measure how much of the drug infigratinib reaches brain tumor tissue in people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). Only 7 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to check drug levels in t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC