Could a depression pill fight brain cancer? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07284628

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether vortioxetine, a drug currently used for depression, can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers identified vortioxetine by testing many drugs on tumor samples in the lab. The trial will enroll 78 adults who will take vortioxetine alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if it delays cancer growth.

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