New MRI techniques aim to spy on brain Tumor's immune defenses
NCT ID NCT07461948
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests three advanced MRI methods to non-invasively look at the immune cells and proteins around glioblastoma tumors. Researchers will compare MRI results with tissue samples from 15 patients scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can replace biopsies for understanding why some tumors are harder to treat.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ferumoxytol (contrast agent)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to understand why some glioblastomas resist treatment, potentially guiding future therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study focused on imaging, not treatment. The techniques may not reliably reflect the immune environment, and results may not change patient outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female ≥ 18 years of age * Documentation of a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of glioblastoma * The participant is scheduled to undergo standard of care surgical tumor resection and/or biopsy * The participant has a measurable contrast-enhancing lesion (\> 1ml) based on the most recent MRI prior to resection/biopsy Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data * Individuals who cannot tolerate MRI scan, or with contraindication to 3-Tesla (3T) MRI * Any abnormalities that would be a contraindication to iron-oxide nanoparticle-based contrast agent. Medical history will be gathered from the patient and clinical chart. The information will be reviewed with medical professionals (Doctor of Medicine \[MD\]) to determine the eligibility of the patient
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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