Exploring PD-1 treatment for recurrent malignant meningioma

Exploratory Study of PD-1 Neoadjuvant Treatment of Recurrent Meningioma

Not applicable Interventional Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT04728568

This study is testing if a new treatment called Sintilimab can help patients with recurrent high-grade meningioma by boosting their immune system before surgery to improve their chances of survival.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment15 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing)
Trial IDNCT04728568 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of Sintilimab, a PD-1 antibody, as a neoadjuvant treatment for patients with recurrent high-grade meningioma. Meningiomas are common brain tumors, and while many are benign, high-grade variants can recur and have poor outcomes. The research aims to assess whether preoperative PD-1 therapy can enhance immune function and improve survival rates in these patients. Various advanced techniques, including flow cytometry and T cell receptor sequencing, will be employed to evaluate immune responses.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of WHO grade III recurrent meningioma.

Not a fit: Patients with prior treatment using anti-PD-1 agents or those with significant immunodeficiency may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival and immune response in patients with recurrent malignant meningioma.

How similar studies have performed: While the application of PD-1 therapy in recurrent meningioma is rarely reported, immunotherapy has shown promising results in treating other solid tumors.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Pathologically diagnosed as a patient with WHO grade III recurrent meningioma
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Kps≥70
* able to accept second surgery
* ECOG Performance Status \< 2
* Glucocorticoid dosage dexamethasone ≤5mg/ day or equivalent dose

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have had chemotherapy, targeted small molecule therapy or study therapy within 14 days of protocol treatment, or those who have not recovered (i.e., ≤ Grade 1 or at baseline) from adverse events due to agents administered more than 2 weeks earlier.
* Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents.
* Participants who have a diagnosis of an immunodeficiency.
* Requires treatment with high dose systemic corticosteroids defined as dexamethasone \>2mg/day or bioequivalent within 7 days of initiating therapy.
* Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent. Unable to undergo brain MRI.

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing

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 Meningioma, MalignantSintilimab
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 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.