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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT07210632

NCT07210632 Window Trial of Fluorescently Labeled Nivolumab-IRDye800 (Nivo800) in High Grade Glioma (HGG)

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NCT ID NCT07210632
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor Eben Rosenthal
Condition Brain Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 38 participants
Start Date 2026-03-27
Primary Completion 2030-03-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
NivolumabNivolumab-IRDye800

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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 38 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-27 with a primary completion date of 2030-03-30.

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Brief Summary

High-grade gliomas (HGGs) are among the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain tumors. Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab has shown promise, but its efficacy remains variable and poorly understood in this patient population. This clinical trial investigates a novel imaging-enabled formulation of nivolumab-IRDye800 (nivo800) which incorporates a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dye to enable real-time visualization of drug distribution within tumor tissue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent 2. Age ≥ 18 years 3. Patient must have imaging of highly suspicious high grade glioma (HGG) 4. Patients for whom surgical craniotomy is planned as standard of care (SOC) 5. Adequate hematologic and end-organ function appropriate for surgical resection and anesthesia (within 30 days of infusion) WBC ≥ 2,000 (mcl) AST 9-80 (IU/L) ALT 7-110 (IU/L) BUN 6-50 (mg/dL) Creatinine 0.5-3.0 (mg/dL) Negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test at screening Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients not eligible for SOC surgical resection 2. Active or history of autoimmune disease or immune deficiency, including, but not limited to, myasthenia gravis, myositis, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, Wegener granulomatosis, Sjögren syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or multiple sclerosis with the following exceptions: Patients with a history of autoimmune-related hypothyroidism who are on thyroid-replacement hormone are eligible for the study. Patients with controlled Type 1 diabetes mellitus who are on an insulin regimen are eligible for the study. Patients with eczema, psoriasis, lichen simplex chronicus, or vitiligo with dermatologic manifestations only (e.g., patients with psoriatic arthritis are excluded) are eligible for the study provided if all the following conditions are met: Rash must cover \< 10% of body surface area Disease is well controlled at baseline and requires only low-potency topical corticosteroids No occurrence of acute exacerbations of the underlying condition requiring psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation, methotrexate, retinoids, biologic agents, oral calcineurin inhibitors, or high-potency oral corticosteroids within the previous 12 months 3. History of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans), drug-induced pneumonitis, or idiopathic pneumonitis, or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest CT scan. History of radiation pneumonitis in the radiation field (fibrosis) is permitted. 4. Significant cardiovascular disease (such as New York Heart Association Class II or greater cardiac disease, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident) within 3 months prior to initiation of study treatment, unstable arrhythmia, or unstable angina. 5. Severe unresolved infection within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment. 6. Prior allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation 7. History of severe allergic anaphylactic reactions to chimeric or humanized antibodies or fusion proteins 8. Chronic treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medication in excess of physiologic maintenance doses of corticosteroids (\>10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent) (including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, thalidomide, and anti-TNF-a agents), with the following exceptions: Patients who received acute, systemic immunosuppressant medication or a dose of systemic immunosuppressant medication are eligible for the study. Physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy at doses ≤ 10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency and in the absence of active autoimmune disease is permitted. Patients with asthma that requires intermittent use of bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, or local steroid injections may participate. Patients using topical, ocular, intra-articular, or intranasal steroids (with minimal systemic absorption) may participate. Brief courses of corticosteroids for prophylaxis (e.g., contrast dye allergy) or study treatment-related standard premedication is permitted. 9. Pregnant or breastfeeding, or intention of becoming pregnant during study treatment or within 2 months after the final dose of study treatment. 10. Participants presenting with a baseline QTcF interval \> than 480 milliseconds.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nicole Jones

✉ nicole.l.jones@vumc.org

📞 615-936-2807

Principal Investigator

Patrick Kelly, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07210632 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Brain Cancer. 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 NCT07210632 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 NCT07210632 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07210632 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nicole.l.jones@vumc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07210632 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Nashville, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07210632 clinical trial?

NCT07210632 is sponsored by Eben Rosenthal. The principal investigator is Patrick Kelly, MD at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 38 participants.

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