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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT06059690

NCT06059690 Biologic Association Between Metabolic Magnetic Resonance-positron Emission Tomograph (MR-PET) and Tissue Measures of Glycolysis in Brain Tumors of Infiltrating Glioblastoma Cells

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NCT ID NCT06059690
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Condition Glioblastoma Multiforme
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2023-09-06
Primary Completion 2027-09-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
pH Measurement of in vivo tissue

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-06 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-30.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this project is to validate a new combined MRI and PET imaging technique as a biomarker or measure of glycolysis in brain tumors. To accomplish this, the investigators propose obtaining image-guided measures of tissue pH and biopsied tissue in tumor areas selected for bulk resection surgery. Investigators will then correlate the imaging measurements with pH, RNA expression, protein expression, and bioenergetics measurements of key glycolytic enzymes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 * Patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent glioblastoma clinically indicated for resective surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot obtain an MRI or FDG PET scan with contrast * Those with ferromagnetic implanted devices that might produce a safety hazard (e.g. infusion pumps, pace makers, aneurysm clips, etc.) will be excluded from the study along with subjects with severe claustrophobia or who have severely compromised renal function (GFR \< 30).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Raksha Nagaraj

✉ RNagaraj@mednet.ucla.edu

📞 310-794-8995

Principal Investigator

Benjamin Ellingson, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of California at Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06059690 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Glioblastoma Multiforme. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06059690 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06059690 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06059690 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at RNagaraj@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06059690 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06059690 clinical trial?

NCT06059690 is sponsored by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Benjamin Ellingson, PhD at University of California at Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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