Harvard–Stanford Glioblastoma Clinical Trials Coordination Hub
Administrative Core
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · NIH-11164781
This project brings Harvard and Stanford teams together to speed testing of new treatments for adults with glioblastoma.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11164781 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
As a patient, this project is the coordination hub that helps run and organize glioblastoma drug trials across Harvard- and Stanford-affiliated hospitals. The Administrative Core sets up a multidisciplinary advisory board, manages study logistics, and connects investigators with imaging and pharmacology cores and clinical trial resources. Core staff handle program coordination, grants support, and site communication to enable multi-center, interdisciplinary drug development. By smoothing collaboration and trial operations, the core aims to help new treatment options reach patients more quickly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with glioblastoma who are able and willing to enroll in clinical trials at participating Harvard- or Stanford-affiliated centers.
Not a fit: Patients without glioblastoma, those unable to travel to participating centers, or those who do not meet specific trial eligibility criteria may not receive direct benefit from this core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed up clinical trials and help bring promising glioblastoma treatments to patients sooner.
How similar studies have performed: Other multi-institution clinical trial networks have improved enrollment and accelerated testing, though glioblastoma remains a difficult cancer with only incremental past advances.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BATCHELOR, TRACY T — BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: BATCHELOR, TRACY T
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, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute