Assessing immune and inflammatory markers in blood to predict glioma prognosis

Preoperative Immune and Inflammatory Indices in Peripheral Blood Predict Prognosis of Glioma and Correlate With Grades and Subtypes: A Prospective Multi-Institutional Study

Observational Sun Yat-sen University · NCT05635435

This study is testing if certain immune and inflammation markers in the blood can help predict how well people with glioma will do after their diagnosis.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1282 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSun Yat-sen University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations3 sites (Beijing, Beijing and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05635435 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between immune and inflammatory indices in peripheral blood and the prognosis of glioma, utilizing a large cohort of 1,282 patients from various regions in China. Key indices such as immunoglobulin kappa light chain, TNF, and CD4+ Helper T lymphocyte percentages are analyzed to determine their correlation with glioma grades and subtypes. The study aims to enhance diagnostic and prognostic processes for glioma by leveraging preoperative inflammatory status for timely interventions that could improve patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years with histologically verified primary malignant glioma and available immune data from their first hospitalization.

Not a fit: Patients with current infectious diseases, other cancers, or those who have undergone prior cancer-specific treatments may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and prognostic capabilities for glioma patients, potentially enhancing treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored immune markers in cancer prognosis, this specific approach in glioma is relatively novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* glioma grading and classification histologically verified in a resection or biopsy specimen according to 2016 WHO criteria;
* age \> 18 years;
* primary malignant glioma;
* the duration of follow-up \> 3 months;
* available data of lymphocyte subsets, cytokines, immune proteins and immune complements measured at the patient's first hospitalization.

Exculsion Criteria:

* current infectious disease, hyperpyrexia, hematological disease, diabetes mellitus, serious heart disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, severe renal or hepatic dysfunction, other cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, or medication usage related to an inflammatory condition;
* prior cancer-specific pretreatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy;

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing and 2 other locations

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 GliomaImmune Suppression
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.