Glioblastoma Treatment Network Hub
Network Coordinating Center
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER · NIH-11189652
This project will run a national hub that organizes clinical trials and specimen sharing to help bring better treatments to adults with glioblastoma.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11189652 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you or a loved one has glioblastoma, this hub will connect the research centers working on new treatments so they can share data and samples more easily. The Mayo Clinic team will standardize how tissue and blood samples are collected, stored, and transported, and set common data and operating procedures across sites. They will support meetings, communications, and a website to keep investigators and clinics coordinated. By making trial processes consistent, the network aims to make it easier for patients to join trials and for researchers to compare and combine results.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults diagnosed with glioblastoma or glioblastoma multiforme who are interested in clinical trials or willing to provide biospecimens are the most relevant candidates.
Not a fit: People without glioblastoma, including those with unrelated cancers or pediatric brain tumor patients, are unlikely to see direct benefit from this specific network.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the hub could speed up clinical trials and improve access to new glioblastoma therapies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Coordinating centers have helped other cancer research networks run multi-site trials more efficiently, so this approach builds on established practices.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PARNEY, IAN F — MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER
- Study coordinator: PARNEY, IAN F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Cancer Center