New drug targets genetic weakness in deadly brain tumor
NCT ID NCT06105619
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This clinical trial tests a new drug called vebreltinib (PLB1001) in people with a recurrent form of glioblastoma that has a specific genetic change (ZM fusion gene). The study compares vebreltinib to standard chemotherapy to see if it helps people live longer. About 84 participants will be enrolled across multiple centers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vebreltinib (PLB1001)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new targeted treatment option for people with a specific genetic subtype of recurrent glioblastoma, potentially improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-to-mid-stage trial with only 84 participants. The drug may not prove more effective than standard chemotherapy, and side effects are still being evaluated.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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84 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2018
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 to 65 years
- 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: 1. histologically confirmed secondary glioblastoma,or glioblastoma with IDH mutantation 2. Must have evidence of PRPRZ1-MET fusion gene positivity from the result of molecular pre-screening evaluations 3. Prior treatment with temozolomide and radiotherapy 4. Stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids within 5 days prior to the first dose 5. Platelet count≥75×109/L,Neutrophilic granulocyte count≥1.5×109/L, Hemoglobin\>90g/L,AST or ALT \< 3 times the lab's upper normal limit,Serum creatinine \< 1.5 times the lab's upper normal limit,INR≤2.0 6. Karnofsky performance score ≥ 60% 7. Pregnant or nursing women 8. Written consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous or current treatment with a c-Met inhibitor or HGF-targeting therapy 2. Received antibody anti-tumor drug within 30 days before enrollment 3. Previous treatment with Camustine sustained release implant 4. The subject is unable to undergo MRI scan 5. Patients with active bleeding were found by brain CT or MRI scan before enrollment 6. Uncontrolled hypertension defined by a Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) 150 mm Hg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) ≥100 mm Hg 7. Major surgery within 4 weeks prior to first dose of PLB1001 8. Pregnant or nursing women 9. Involved in other clinical trials \<30 days prior to first dose
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital,Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China
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