Enhanced Local Intensified Radiation Therapy in Elderly Glioblastoma: A Phase 2 Hybrid Randomized Trial

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Glioblastoma (GBM)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
56 (estimated)
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive malignancy of the central nervous system. Older adults with GBM have a unique constellation of medical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs. To address these challenges, prior work has evaluated the feasibility of hypofractionation, a treatment approach delivering fewer, larger radiation dosages over a shorter time period. Common hypofractionated regimens de…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histological confirmation of WHO grade 4 glioblastoma (IDH wild-type by immunohistochemistry or sequencing). Histopathology must be confirmed by central review. * Newly diagnosed disease, with time elapsed from diagnostic surgery/resection \<8 weeks. * Age ≥ 65 years old at ti…
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Rifaquat Rahman, MD

617-732-6682

rrahman@bwh.harvard.edu

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Anurag Saraf, MD

781-624-4700

anurag_saraf@dfci.harvard.edu

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