Targeted radiation drug shows promise for tough brain tumors

NCT ID NCT07655869

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new radioactive drug, [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-EB-RGD2, in 24 patients with recurrent high-grade glioma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The drug is designed to seek out and deliver radiation directly to tumor blood vessels. It can be given through a vein or directly into the brain tumor cavity via a small device under the scalp. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can slow tumor growth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

A radioactive drug that targets tumor blood vessels, given by IV or directly into the brain tumor cavity

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for recurrent high-grade glioma, a brain cancer with few effective therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 24 participants, so it is primarily testing safety and dosing. The drug may not shrink tumors or improve survival, and there are risks of serious side effects like brain swelling or seizures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

IDH-wildtype glioblastoma malignant glioma

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China

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  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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