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Personalized Translational Platform for Biomarker Discovery in Brain Tumors


N/A
18 Years
85 Years
Open (Enrolling)
Both
High Grade Glioma

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Trial Information

Personalized Translational Platform for Biomarker Discovery in Brain Tumors


Inclusion Criteria:



- Newly diagnosed or suspected high grade glioma ≥ 1cm in diameter on postoperative
anatomic imaging (contrast MRI), prior to initiation of chemoXRT

- Anticipated survival ≥6 months

- Able to give informed consent

- Capable of undergoing MRI and PET scans without the need for sedation or general
anesthesia

- Male or Female

Exclusion Criteria:

- Prior radiation therapy and chemotherapy to the brain

- Active intracranial infection or nonglial brain mass.

- Recent large intracranial hemorrhage (<1 month)

- Expected survival <6 months

- Pregnant or nursing

- Renal failure

- Lives far from BWH and/or is unwilling/ unable to return for scheduled imaging
visits.

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Principal Investigator

Laura L Horky, MD, PhD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Authority:

United States: Food and Drug Administration

Study ID:

2008P000554

NCT ID:

NCT01240161

Start Date:

December 2009

Completion Date:

December 2015

Related Keywords:

  • High Grade Glioma
  • Glioblastoma multiforme
  • FLT
  • PET
  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Glioma

Name

Location

Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts  02115
University of California at San Diego La Jolla, California  92093