Glioblastoma

This study tests a combination of laser heat therapy (LITT) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 32 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The laser heats and destroys hard-to-reach tumors, while pembrolizumab helps the immune system fight cancer c…

This phase 1 trial tests a genetically engineered virus called C134, made from a herpes simplex virus, in people with recurrent malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer. The virus is injected directly into the tumor, where it aims to infect and kill cancer cells while also trigge…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells can help the immune system attack recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that has returned after initial treatment. T…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called APX005M in 32 children with brain tumors that have come back or are hard to treat, including a type of brain stem glioma. The drug works by activating the immune system to attack cancer cells. The main goals are to fin…

This phase III trial compares two treatment strategies for people whose glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, has returned or progressed after initial therapy. One group receives bevacizumab alone, while the other receives dose-dense temozolomide followed by bevacizumab if th…

This study tested whether adding a metabolic therapy program (fasting and a ketogenic diet) to standard treatment (chemoradiation and chemotherapy) is safe and feasible for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The approach aims to starve cancer cells by lowering …

This trial is testing an experimental treatment called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus, for people with recurrent central nervous system tumors, including glioblastoma. The virus is injected into the tumor cavity after surgery to see if it can safely attack cancer cells and …

This phase II trial tests whether the experimental drug BKM120 can slow or stop the growth of recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, in patients whose tumors have an activated PI3K pathway. Some participants take the drug before surgery to see if it reaches the brain…

This study tested whether adding the drug azeliragon to standard radiation and chemotherapy (temozolomide) is safe and shows early signs of working in people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. 33 participants received the combination. The main goals w…

This study tests a personalized approach to radiation therapy for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. After surgery, each participant receives a radiation plan that delivers a higher dose to the areas where the tumor is most likely to come back. The goal is to s…

This early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called ITI-1001 in people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry common cytomegalovirus (CMV) proteins. About 10 p…

This study tests whether Tofacitinib, a drug used for arthritis, can slow tumor growth in people with recurrent glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). About 17 adults whose cancer returned after standard treatment will take Tofacitinib pills twice daily. The goal is to see if it …

This study tested whether adding the drug ZARNESTRA to standard radiation therapy can slow tumor growth in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Twenty-seven patients took the drug daily starting a week before radiation and continuing through treatment. The main g…

This pilot study tested a new approach for patients with recurrent high-grade glioma (grade 3 or 4 brain tumors) who have few options left. Researchers used a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA to deliver radiation directly to tumor cells, after first checking if the tumors take …

This study tested a combination of two drugs, bevacizumab and temozolomide, given before standard chemoradiotherapy in 70 patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma who had severe neurological symptoms. The goal was to reduce tumor size and improve symptoms enough to allow patien…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called obitazidine (SM-1) combined with the chemotherapy temozolomide in 35 adults with recurrent high-grade gliomas, a type of aggressive brain cancer. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking f…

This early-phase study tested whether adding the experimental drug ruxolitinib to standard radiation and chemotherapy (temozolomide) is safe for people with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas or glioblastoma. Ruxolitinib targets proteins that help cancer cells grow. The study enr…

This study tested a new surgical technique in 12 patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Surgeons placed a tissue flap from the scalp into the brain tumor cavity to bypass the blood-brain barrier, which normally blocks many treatments. The main goa…

This study tested a drug called pamiparib, given with radiation therapy, for people with a fast-growing brain cancer called glioblastoma. It included 50 patients, some newly diagnosed and some whose cancer had come back. The goal was to see how much drug reaches the tumor and whe…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 611 people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, stomach, colorectal, brain, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combo c…

This early-phase study tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) combined with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) for adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Eleven patients who had most of their tumor r…

This early-phase study tested whether pumping the chemotherapy drug topotecan directly into the brain is safe for people with recurrent high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). Only 5 patients took part, and the main goal was to find a safe dose. The drug was delivered conti…

This study compared standard radiation plus chemotherapy to radiation plus two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) in 159 people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive brain cancer called MGMT-unmethylated glioblastoma. The goal was to see if the immunotherapy combination …

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) improves survival in 47 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma or gliosarcoma. Participants had their tumors surgically removed and completed init…

This small study tested whether a device using focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier in patients with high-grade glioma (a type of aggressive brain cancer). The goal was to allow standard chemotherapy to reach the tumor more effectively. Only 3 patients were …

This early-phase study tested whether a 4-month ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb diet) is safe and doable for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Twenty-one adults followed personalized meal plans while receiving standard radiation and chemothera…

This study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to targeted radiation can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has come back after initial treatment. The trial enrolled 108 adults and first checked safety, then randomly assig…

This small pilot study tested whether combining focused ultrasound with a second round of radiation is safe for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Seven adults who had already tried standard treatments received the combination therapy. The goal was to…

This pilot study tested a device called NaviFUS that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, combined with the drug bevacizumab (Avastin), in 6 patients with recurrent glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). The goal was to see if the combination is sa…

This early-stage study tested a single injection of JL15003 in 17 adults whose glioblastoma brain cancer had returned after standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose, while also looking at whether the virus in the injection spreads in the body …

This study tested a device called Optune, which delivers electric fields to the brain, alongside radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 981 adults took part. The goal was to see if adding Optune to standard treat…

This early-stage trial tested a radioactive drug called I-123 ATT001 in 7 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The drug was given directly into the tumor cavity to see if it was safe and how it spread in the body. The study aimed to find the right dose…

This study tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells and immune cells (dendritic cells) for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to see if the vaccine is safe and can help delay tumor growth. 76 participants …

This study looked at whether a modified Atkins diet combined with intermittent fasting is possible and has any effect in 25 people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Participants followed the diet for several weeks while researchers checked if they could stick with it…

This study tested a device that uses sound waves and tiny bubbles to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier in 28 people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The goal was to see if it is safe and feasible to let the chemotherapy drug carboplatin reach the tumor …

This study tested whether a device called ExAblate, which uses focused ultrasound, can safely open the blood-brain barrier in 20 people with high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). The goal was to allow standard chemotherapy to reach the tumor more effectively. Researchers ch…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the drug abemaciclib combined with other cancer medicines in 47 children and young adults whose solid tumors (including neuroblastoma) had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if th…

This early-phase trial tested a new treatment for aggressive brain tumors called high-grade glioma. Sixteen patients received a drug (5-ALA) plus focused ultrasound to activate the drug inside the tumor, a few days before standard surgery and chemo-radiation. The main goal was to…

This early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs (low-dose capecitabine and bevacizumab) in 12 people whose glioblastoma brain tumor had come back or continued growing despite prior treatment. The goal was to see if the drugs could reduce certain immune cells (MDSCs) that…

This early-phase trial tested an mRNA vaccine called CVGBM in 37 people with a fast-growing brain cancer called glioblastoma. Participants had already had surgery and radiation. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to attack remaining cancer cells. The main goal was to che…

This pilot study tested whether it's possible to quickly create and start a personalized drug combination for each patient with recurrent glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Researchers used genetic testing on tumor tissue to pick drugs that target specific mutations. The study…

This early-phase trial tested whether adding THC and CBD (cannabinoids from cannabis) to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Thirty-three patients received gradually increasing doses of the cannabin…

This pilot study tested whether a light-activated drug (5-ALA) could be safely used during brain surgery to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten adult patients received this experimental therapy in addition to standard surgery and chemoradiation. The main goal was …

This early-phase study tested whether a focused ultrasound device can safely open the blood-brain barrier in 13 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer. The goal was to let the chemotherapy drug carboplatin reach the tumor more effectively. The study focused on …

This early-phase trial tested adding the targeted drug regorafenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) with or without radiation for people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The study involved 21 participants and aimed to find the sa…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called INCB7839 in 13 children whose high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors) had come back or worsened after standard treatment. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug works by blocking …

This study tested giving a second round of radiation to people whose glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor) came back after standard treatment. Seventeen adults aged 18 to 50 received daily radiation for 2-3 weeks. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see how it af…

This early-phase study tested a combination of tumor treating fields (a device that creates electric fields to disrupt cancer growth), stereotactic radiosurgery (precise radiation), and temozolomide chemotherapy in 12 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The main goal was to…

This study tested a new way to guide brain surgery for glioblastoma, a fast-growing and hard-to-treat brain cancer. Doctors used artificial intelligence (AI) to create maps showing where the tumor is likely to come back, then removed extra tissue beyond the visible tumor. The goa…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called tinostamustine in 10 people with a specific type of glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer. The drug was given after standard treatment to see if it is safe and to find the right dose. The goal is to control the disease and delay its r…

This phase 2 trial tested whether increasing the light dose during a special type of therapy called photodynamic therapy (PDT) is safe for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Fourteen patients received a drug (5-ALA) before surgery, then a red laser was shone on…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called TG02 in 71 patients with aggressive brain cancers (anaplastic astrocytoma or glioblastoma). The goal was to find the safest dose when combined with either radiation or chemotherapy. The study included newly diagnosed elderly patient…

This study tested a new vaccine called EO2401 in 100 adults with glioblastoma that had come back after standard treatment. The vaccine was given alone or with other drugs to see if it was safe and could help the immune system fight the cancer. The goal was to find better ways to …

This study tested a new drug (LY2157299) alone or combined with standard chemotherapy (lomustine) in 158 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to see if the new drug could help patients live longer or slow tumor growth compared to chemothera…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs (retifanlimab and epacadostat) plus radiation and bevacizumab in 51 patients with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to boost the immune system's attack on the tumor and improve survival. The study…

This study tested whether adding whole brain radiation and a drug called plerixafor to the usual chemotherapy and radiation could help people with a fast-growing brain tumor called glioblastoma. 21 patients took part. The goal was to see if the combination could delay tumor growt…

This phase 1 trial tested a combination of two drugs, ASP8374 and cemiplimab (Libtayo), in 14 people with recurrent malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer. The study had two parts: first, finding the safest dose of ASP8374 when given with cemiplimab, and second, checking how th…

This Phase 3 trial tested whether adding a cell therapy called Immuncell-LC to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) helps people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study enrolled 180 patients in Korea who had surgery for glioblastoma. Researchers m…

This early-phase trial tested the safety of adding two drugs, pembrolizumab and vorinostat, to standard chemotherapy and radiation for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study enrolled 21 participants to find the highest safe dose of vorinos…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called MK-4830, either by itself or combined with other cancer therapies like pembrolizumab, in 470 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if tumors shrank. The study …

This study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 60 participants received the combination to see if it improves survival and controls the d…

This study tested whether a dye called 5-ALA, which makes tumor cells glow during surgery, helps surgeons remove more of a deadly brain cancer called glioblastoma. 170 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma were randomly assigned to receive either 5-ALA or a placebo before surg…

This phase 2 trial tested a drug called VAL-083 combined with standard radiation in 29 people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The study focused on patients whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (unmethylated MGMT) that makes them resistant to…

This early-stage trial tested whether adding chlorpromazine, an old antipsychotic drug, to standard treatment (radiation and chemotherapy) is safe for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten adults took part. The main goal was to find a safe dose…

This study tests whether a fluorescent dye called tozuleristide, given before surgery, can make brain tumor tissue glow under a special imaging system. Surgeons can then see and remove more of the tumor while sparing healthy brain. The trial enrolls adults with certain types of b…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-Astro4 can accurately detect a specific type of brain tumor (IDH mutant astrocytoma grade 4) using routine MRI scans. Researchers will analyze previously collected, anonymized MRI data from 1,372 patients …

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-GBM can detect a specific aggressive brain tumor (IDH wildtype glioblastoma) using routine MRI scans. Researchers will analyze previously collected, anonymized MRI data from 1,372 patients across 13 hospit…

This study tested an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-MG that analyzes routine MRI scans to detect a specific aggressive brain tumor type called molecular glioblastoma. Researchers used existing MRI data from 1,372 patients across 13 hospitals. The goal was to see h…

This study tests a special SPECT imaging agent that seeks out a protein called LRRC15, found on many aggressive cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose and stage these cancers more accurately. Healthy volu…

This study tested whether a special dye called fluoroethyltyrosine (FET) can improve PET scans for detecting brain tumors that have come back. 143 people with suspected recurrent brain tumors received an injection of FET before their PET scan. The goal was to see if FET-PET could…

This study tested a new MRI contrast agent called RVP-001, made with manganese instead of gadolinium, in 18 adults with known brain lesions (like tumors or multiple sclerosis). The goal was to see if it is safe and can detect lesions as well as current gadolinium-based dyes. Each…

This study tested whether a special type of PET/MRI scan using a radioactive tracer called FET can better map glioblastoma brain tumors after surgery compared to standard MRI. The goal was to see if this could help doctors plan radiation therapy more accurately. Eleven adults who…

This pilot study tested whether ramipril, a drug typically used for high blood pressure, can help prevent memory loss in people with glioblastoma who are receiving brain radiation. 75 patients took ramipril daily during and after chemoradiation. Researchers measured memory and th…

This study looked at whether video doctor visits (telehealth) work as well as in-person visits for people with brain tumors (gliomas) who are taking oral chemotherapy. 30 patients took part, alternating between telehealth and in-person checkups. The goal was to see which type of …

This study tested a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in 70 people with brain tumors who also had trouble sleeping. The therapy involved six weekly group sessions delivered online. The main goal was to see if the approach was practical …

This study tested whether taking zinc supplements and applying a strong steroid cream (clobetasol) can prevent or reduce hand-foot skin reaction, a common and painful side effect of the cancer drug regorafenib. About 150 patients starting regorafenib were split into three groups:…

This pilot trial explores whether using a tumor's molecular profile—its gene expression and DNA sequencing—can help doctors choose a personalized treatment plan for children and young adults with high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). Participants receive a recommendation fr…

This pilot study tested whether a type of PET/CT scan (FDG PET/CT) can detect very early changes in glioblastoma tumors after starting chemotherapy. Seven patients with high-grade glioma were scanned shortly after beginning therapy to see if changes in glucose uptake could predic…

This study looked at whether whole genome sequencing of recurrent glioblastoma tumors can uncover more targeted treatment options. Researchers analyzed tumor samples from 164 patients who had surgery for their first recurrence. The goal was to see if this detailed genetic testing…

This study looked at memory complaints in 426 people, including those with brain tumors, breast cancer, and healthy volunteers. Participants filled out questionnaires about their memory, mood, and fatigue. The goal was to understand how cancer and its treatments might affect ever…

This study tested a special PET scan to measure oxygen levels inside glioblastoma brain tumors. Low oxygen (hypoxia) can make tumors harder to treat. The goal was to find the best way to use this scan to guide treatment. 14 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma took part.

This study developed and tested a program to help nurses better support relatives of patients with acquired brain injury or malignant brain tumors. The program included nurse training, a dialog tool, a peer support list, videos, and documentation guidelines. Researchers tested it…

This study tested whether an 18F-FDOPA PET scan changes treatment decisions for people with high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors) when standard MRI results are unclear. Researchers enrolled 110 patients and compared treatment plans before and after the scan. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether a special MRI technique can identify the most aggressive parts of a glioblastoma brain tumor. Researchers took tissue samples from different areas of the tumor during surgery and tested them for cancer stem cells. The goal was to see if MRI markers ma…

This study looked back at medical records of 41 patients who had surgery for aggressive brain tumors (high-grade gliomas). Some surgeries used fluorescent dyes that make tumor tissue glow, helping surgeons tell it apart from healthy brain. The goal was to see if using these dyes …

This study looked at brain tissue from 20 glioblastoma patients who had received Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy. Researchers examined the tissue after the patients died to see how the treatment affected tumor cells. The goal was to find patterns that could help doctors …

This study tested a new type of MRI scan that shows how brain tumors use energy, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. Seventeen adults with glioblastoma received an injection of a special substance before imaging. The goal was to see if this method is safe an…

This completed phase 1 trial measured how much lidocaine, a common pain reliever, reaches the tumor and blood in 12 adults undergoing surgery for glioblastoma. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples at multiple times to understand the drug's levels. The goal was to gather …

This study looked at whether a combination of two drugs (LY3214996 and abemaciclib) can reach brain tumors in people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. About 42 participants took the drugs before surgery to remove their tumor, and researchers measured…

This completed study looked at whether stress and exercise levels influence survival and quality of life in 42 people with glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer. Participants wore a smartwatch to track heart rate, sleep, and activity, and filled out questionnaires on stress and fat…

This study looked at leftover tumor tissue and blood samples from 141 adults with glioblastoma or other solid tumors who were having surgery. The goal was to measure cell counts and viability to help scientists design better treatments for brain cancer and other solid tumors in t…

This completed Phase 2 study looked at 244 glioblastoma patients to see if platelet counts during radiation and chemotherapy could predict who would develop dangerously low platelets later. The goal was to create a monitoring plan for high-risk patients. No new drug or treatment …

This completed pilot study tested whether two types of brain scans—FDG PET and CT perfusion—can predict how well the drug bevacizumab works in people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Fourteen patients were scanned before treatment and then classified as re…

This study looked at whether a special PET scan (18F-DOPA) can help doctors better see brain tumors when planning radiation therapy. 91 adults with newly diagnosed gliomas were enrolled. The goal was to see if this scan improves treatment planning and helps predict how well patie…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether a special PET/CT scan using 11C-methionine could help doctors better plan radiation therapy for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer. The study focused on patients whose tumors grew back quickly after su…

This study looked at whether a blood test measuring a protein called hPG80 (progastrin) can help track high-grade brain tumors like glioblastoma. Researchers took blood samples from 30 patients before, during, and after radiation and chemotherapy. The goal was to see if hPG80 lev…

This pilot study tested whether a special PET scan using 18F-FDOPA can help doctors better plan surgery and radiation for people with newly diagnosed brain tumors (gliomas). Twenty-four adults took part at Mayo Clinic. The goal was to see if the scan provides useful information b…