Analyzing MMP2 and MMP9 in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Prospective Cohort of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma: Analysis of MMP2 and MMP9 Expression and Correlation to Neuro-imaging Features.

Not applicable Interventional Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · NCT03526822

This study is testing how levels of certain proteins in the blood relate to brain scans and tumor samples in people who have just been diagnosed with glioblastoma, to see how these levels change during treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, bevacizumab
Locations1 site (Marseille)
Trial IDNCT03526822 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults. It aims to correlate plasma levels of matrix metalloproteinases MMP2 and MMP9 with their tissue expression and neuro-imaging features. The study will also analyze changes in these plasma levels during the peri-operative period and after radio-chemotherapy. Blood and tumor samples will be collected for detailed analysis using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over with imaging suggestive of glioblastoma who are eligible for surgical excision and subsequent radiotherapy chemotherapy.

Not a fit: Patients with nonoperable lesions or those who have previously undergone treatment for glioblastoma may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of glioblastoma biology and improve treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While studies have explored MMPs in glioblastoma, this specific correlation with neuro-imaging features is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient, male or female, aged 18 years or over
* Imaging suggestive of glioblastoma
* Patient eligible for excision surgery (partial, subtotal or macroscopically complete)
* Candidate for concomitant and adjuvant radiotherapy chemotherapy (Stupp protocol)
* Patient having signed an informed consent
* Patient having undergone a preoperative MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

* Existence of a contraindication to the MRI
* Nonoperable lesion
* History of radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy for this lesion
* Scalability of a low grade lesion
* Person in emergency situation, a legal person of legal age (guardianship, guardianship or legal guardianship), or unable to express his or her consent
* No affiliation to a social security scheme (beneficiary or beneficiary)
* Pregnant or lactating woman

Where this trial is running

Marseille

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Brain Tumor
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