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Phase 2a Immune Modulation With Ultrasound for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
Brain tumor treatment is hampered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This barrier prevents drugs carried in the bloodstream from getting into the brain. If the BBB can be opened, making it temporarily more permeable, drugs may able to better reach the brain tumor. In this trial we will implant a novel device with 9 ultrasound emitters, allowing temporary and reversible opening of the BBB to maximize brain penetration of drugs that modulate the immune system. The device will be implanted after radiation is completed. Immune modulating drugs will be given every 3 weeks in conjunction with activation of the device to open the BBB. The objectives of this trial are to establish whether it is safe and feasible to administer immune modulating drugs in this manner, and identify whether the treatment is effective in treating glioblastoma.
Official title: A Phase 2a Trial of Immune Modulation in Combination With Ultrasound-mediated Blood Brain Barrier Opening in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2024-01-31
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2025-10-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Balstilimab
Balstilimab 450 mg IV over 30 minutes every 3 weeks
Botensilimab
Botensilimab1mg/kg mg IV over 30 minutes every 6 weeks
Liposomal Doxorubicin
Liposomal Doxorubicin 30 mg IV over 30 minutes every 3 weeks
Sonocloud-9 (SC-9)
Device activation of 9 ultrasound emitters during IV injection of microbubbles every 3 weeks
Locations (1)
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States