Examining miRNA Signatures in Glioma for Clinical Use
Official title: Deciphering the Functional Role of a Three-miRNA Signature in Glioma: From Molecular Mechanisms to Potential Clinical Application
Run by Regina Elena Cancer Institute · NCT06883214 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how certain tiny molecules in the body affect glioma tumors and their response to treatments like radiation and a common chemotherapy drug, to help improve care for glioma patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Regina Elena Cancer Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rome, Rome) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 17, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 17, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 17, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06883214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include patients with a histological diagnosis of glioma who have available surgical tissue and no other primary tumors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with non-glial tumors or those with metastatic disease 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 investigates the impact of three specific miRNAs on glioma biology, focusing on their roles in cell viability, proliferation, migration, and invasion. Researchers will utilize gain/loss of function strategies with primary glioma cells from patients with different IDH statuses. The study aims to understand how these miRNAs affect treatment responses, particularly to radiotherapy and temozolomide, in glioma patients. The research will be based on well-characterized glioma cell lines and surgical tissue samples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for glioma patients, enhancing their response to existing therapies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in utilizing miRNA signatures for treatment response in various tumors, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * histological diagnosis of glioma; * no concomitant primary tumor; * no metastatic disease; * availability of surgical material/tissue; * written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * histological diagnosis of non-glial tumor; * patients with concomitant other solid tumors; * metastatic disease; * no surgical material/tissue available; * HIV seropositivity.
Where it's running
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"Regina Elena" National Cancer Institute
Rome, Rome, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ana Belen Diaz, Doctor
- Email: anabelen.diaz@ifo.it
- Phone: 06-52662522
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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.