Scientists hunt for immune clues in glioblastoma patients
NCT ID NCT04657146
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects blood and bone marrow samples from 40 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma to track changes in immune cells over time. Researchers aim to understand how the immune system responds to the tumor and standard treatments. The goal is to gather foundational data that could lead to new immunotherapy strategies for this aggressive brain cancer.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide foundational data to develop new immunotherapy approaches for glioblastoma.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that does not test a treatment, so it will not directly benefit participants. The study is currently suspended, and results may not lead to new therapies.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States