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NCT07420543

Clinical Significance of Liquid Biopsy in Brain Tumor Patients: a 5-ALA Guided Approach

Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

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Summary

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor. Identifying blood biomarkers that reflect the tumor's status is a major unmet need for optimal clinical management. 5-ALA (5-Aminolevulinic Acid) administration leads to the accumulation of fluorescent Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in GBM cells, allowing identification during surgery. This project aims to leverage 5-ALA induced fluorescence to maximize the informational power of plasma liquid biopsy as a tool for diagnosis, post-treatment follow-up, and as a prognostic tool in patients with GBM.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

30

Start Date

2017-01-18

Completion Date

2027-05

Last Updated

2026-02-19

Healthy Volunteers

No

Locations (1)

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

Milan, Italy