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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
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
Conditions
Locations (1)
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, Italy