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GlioblastomaNCT05656300

Glioblastoma Imaging Using a Strong Iron-like Bloodpool Contrast Medium?

An observational study of Glioblastoma, run by Radboud University Medical Center.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Rationale: Visualization of tumor spread is of crucial importance when treating patients suffering from glioblastoma (GBM) as the success of tumor resection depends strongly on the extent of tumor infiltration. Current MRI protocols, however, cannot visualize the extent the tumor infiltration. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Glioblastoma
What is being tested?
MRI scan using USPIO particles
How many people
15 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Apr 2023to 1 Apr 2025
How long will I take part?
18 Months
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Clinicians will recruit men and women diagnosed with a suspected glioblastoma who are scheduled to undergo neurosurgical resection and/or chemoradiation therapy as treatment.

Who may be able to join

  • Aged between 18 and 75 years
  • Diagnosed with suspected glioblastoma
  • Eligible for neurosurgical resection and/or chemoradiation therapy.

Who cannot join

  • Younger than 18 years old
  • Patients unfit for surgery or lesions unsuitable for neurosurgical treatment

About this study

Official title: Unravelling the Invisible Infiltrating Component of Glioblastoma Using MRI and a Strong Iron-like Bloodpool Contrast Medium?

Rationale: Visualization of tumor spread is of crucial importance when treating patients suffering from glioblastoma (GBM) as the success of tumor resection depends strongly on the extent of tumor infiltration. Current MRI protocols, however, cannot visualize the extent the tumor infiltration. The use of non-toxic, non-dangerous ultrasmall superparamagnetic biodegradable iron oxide (USPIO) particles as a very strong blood pool contrast agent could help visualizing this invisible infiltration Objective: To what extent, do GBMs infiltrate healthy brain tissue and can we use ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide particles to visualize co-opting infiltrating tumor cells in an attempt to predict regions of tumor recurrence? Study design: This study concerns a single arm prospective observational study. Study population: Patients diagnosed with suspected glioblastoma. Intervention (if applicable): USPIO neuroimaging Main study parameters/endpoints: The main parameter of this study concerns the feasibility of using of USPIO particles in healthy controls (n=6) and glioblastoma patients (n=15).

Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: During this study patients will be intravenously injected with low doses of USPIOs. Risks involved with this procedure include: bruising of the skin after venapunction and allergic reaction to USPIO particles.

The application of USPIO neuroimaging can improve diagnosis of patients with suspected glioblastoma, provide more information on the pathophysiology of growth of glioblastoma lesiosn, the role of neuro-inflammation in these lesions and maybe predict regions of tumor recurrence after treatment.

Conditions
Glioblastoma
Being tested
MRI scan using USPIO particles
Medical subject headings
Glioblastoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MRI scan using USPIO particlesDiagnostic test

    Diagnostic imaging

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Feasibility study of USPIO neuro-imaging in healthy participants (n=6)

    To investigate the dosage of USPIO administration for adequate neuro-imaging (e.g. signal to noise ratio optimization), 6 healthy participants will be included. Obtained images will be reviewed by a panel of radiologists to asses quality and diagnostic performance.

    Measured: 18 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Perform MR imaging of glioblastoma by use of a new Off Road multi-sequence protocol (i.e., T1w, T2w, FLAIR, DWI/DTI, SWI, T1w- and T2*w post-USPIO images) in 15 GBM patients.

    To investigate images of glioblastoma lesions after USPIO administration, 15 patients will be included. All imaging will be performed using clinical protocols on a clinical MRI scanning system. Images will be pseudonymized and stored at a safe digital location. Obtained images will be reviewed by a panel of radiologists to asses quality and diagnostic performance.

    Measured: 18 months

  2. Analyze the obtained images and characterize brain tissue using both a quantitative and qualitative methodology to delineate regions of tumor infiltration.

    Qualitative interpretation of MRI images and quantitative volume of interest (VOI) analysis and vascular density analysis will be used to investigate regions of tumor infiltration. Results will contain sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value and positive predictive value of the Off-Road multi-sequence protocol in detection of GBM infiltration and prediction of regions of tumor recurrence.

    Measured: 18 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Dec 2022
  2. Study start1 Apr 2023 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Apr 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Apr 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
15 participants (estimated)
Target duration
18 Months
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05656300
Sponsor's protocol ID
83297
Status last verified
Nov 2022
First submitted
25 Nov 2022
Last updated
19 Dec 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Glioblastoma, run by Radboud University Medical Center.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Dec 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Feasibility study of USPIO neuro-imaging in healthy participants (n=6) (time frame: 18 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Dec 2022.

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