Gliosarcoma
MONDO:0016681A rare histological variant of glioblastoma (WHO grade IV) characterized by a biphasic tissue pattern with alternating areas displaying glial and mesenchymal differentiation (WHO).
Also known as: glioblastoma with a sarcomatous component, gliosarcoma, sarcomatous glioblastoma
2946 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 65 tagged with Gliosarcoma itself.
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Can an immunotherapy drug outsmart a returning brain tumor?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, can help the immune system attack recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has come back. Researchers will give the drug to about 18 patients who need surgery for their tumor, and then study how…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent glioblastoma? drug combo enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and cabozantinib (a targeted therapy)—in patients whose glioblastoma has returned after standard treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can help control the cancer. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of vorinostat when given with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide in 83 adults with aggressive brain tumors called malignant gliomas. The goal was to see if adding vorinostat could make the tumor cells more sensitive to chemot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to shrink tumors in Hard-to-Treat glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a second chemotherapy drug, lomustine, to the standard treatment (temozolomide plus radiation) helps people with a specific type of glioblastoma live longer. The trial includes 265 adults with newly diagnosed tumors that have a methylated MGMT gene…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virus injected into brain tumors fight recurrence?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether an experimental virus called C134 is safe when injected directly into the brain tumor in people with recurrent malignant glioma, including glioblastoma. Participants receive two doses of the virus during surgery to remove the tumor. The study focuses on s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: James Markert, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests a vaccine called SurVaxM, designed to train the immune system to attack glioblastoma cells, when given alongside standard chemotherapy (temozolomide). The trial includes 66 patients with newly diagnosed, survivin-positive glioblastoma or gliosarcoma. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a parasite drug fight childhood brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether mebendazole, a drug commonly used to treat intestinal parasites, can help children with brain tumors called gliomas. The study combines mebendazole with standard chemotherapy drugs to see if it is safe and effective. It includes children and young ad…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Julie Krystal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Promising combo targets deadliest brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding veliparib to the standard chemotherapy drug temozolomide helps people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma. The trial includes 447 patients whose tumors have a specific genetic change (MGMT promoter hypermethylation).…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma? early trial combines drug with radiation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Peposertib, combined with radiation and chemotherapy, for people with a hard-to-treat type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The study aims to find the best dose and check safety in 29 participants. If it works, the drug may help …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental trio therapy takes on recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (INCAGN1876 and INCMGA00012) with targeted radiation can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The 39 participants receive the drugs before and after surgery to remove the tumor, pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New brain cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study tests whether adding a drug called S-Gboxin to standard treatment can help people with glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The drug works by cutting off the energy supply to cancer cells. Ten patients with recurrent or progressive disease will receiv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Petrov, Andrey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a transplant drug help fight glioblastoma?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding the drug mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to standard radiation therapy is safe for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 68 participants with newly diagnosed or recurrent glioblastoma will receive different doses of MM…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Stem cells could help chemo target brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with aggressive brain tumors that have come back. Doctors place genetically modified neural stem cells directly into the tumor to make it more sensitive to the chemotherapy drug irinotecan. The study involves 18 participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy targets deadly brain cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether combining a precise form of radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) with two immunotherapy drugs (MBG453 and spartalizumab) is safe for people whose glioblastoma has come back. The study includes 16 adults with recurrent GBM. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Ultrasound device opens brain barrier to attack deadly tumors
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an implantable ultrasound device that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier, allowing chemotherapy to reach brain tumors. It includes 57 adults with recurrent glioblastoma who have already tried 1-2 treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if this …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in tough brain cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 52 adults with this diagnosis will receive the combination therapy. The main goals are…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Precision radiation boosts fight against deadly brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a higher, more targeted dose of radiation—guided by advanced MRI scans—along with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can improve survival in 30 people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The radiation is adapted…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 60 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aims to see how the drug affects immune cells in the tumor and whether it is safe. Participants receive pembrolizumab before and after…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug called CLR 131 in 30 children and young adults with solid tumors, lymphoma, or brain tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in brain cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called selinexor alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of selinexor that can be given with these treatments. A…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of M032, a genetically modified herpes simplex virus that produces IL-12, in 29 patients with recurrent or progressive brain tumors (glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, or gliosarcoma). The virus is infused directly into the tumor area…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a simple MRI spot early success in brain cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI scan, called DSC-MRI, can measure blood flow changes in brain tumors to predict if the drug bevacizumab is working early in treatment. Researchers will scan 146 patients with recurrent glioblastoma before and two weeks after starting the dru…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor tissue harvest aims to unlock genetic secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects multiple samples from different parts of a glioblastoma tumor during surgery. Researchers will analyze the samples to learn how genetic changes vary within a single tumor. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors. The study involve…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC