Creating a living tissue bank from glioma tumors
Official title: HiLoGlio Organoid Study: 'A Living Tissue Bank of Patient-Derived Organoids From Glioma Tumors'
Run by Maastricht Radiation Oncology · NCT04865315 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to create mini versions of glioma tumors from patients to see how they behave and how different treatments might work better for people with glioma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Maastricht Radiation Oncology Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Maastricht, Limburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04865315 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older with a confirmed MRI diagnosis of low-grade or high-grade glioma who are eligible for tumor resection.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are incapacitated and unable to provide informed consent or have contraindications for neurosurgical resection will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to establish patient-derived organoids from low-grade and high-grade gliomas to better understand the mechanisms behind tumor behavior and treatment resistance. By characterizing these organoids phenotypically, genetically, and transcriptomically, researchers hope to develop patient avatars that can be used to test various treatment modalities. The study will also explore the effects of different therapies, including immunotherapy and radiation, on these organoids. Ultimately, the goal is to improve treatment outcomes for glioma patients by identifying effective therapeutic strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for glioma patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using patient-derived organoids is gaining traction, this specific application in glioma research is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * MRI diagnosis of low grade glioma (LGG) or high grade glioma (HGG) * Age 18 years or older * Patient is eligible for a resection of the tumor Exclusion Criteria: * Contra-inidication for neurosurgical resection of the tumor. * Incapacitated patient, unable to give informed consent.
Where it's running
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Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc Vooijs, Prof. Dr. — Maastro Radiaton Oncology clinic
- Study coordinator: Annika Noordink, Msc
- Email: annika.noordink@maastro.nl
- Phone: +31(0)884456010
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.