Oral Capecitabine and Temozolomide (CAPTEM) for Newly Diagnosed GBM

Q: Who can participate in NCT03213002?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

Q: How do I contact the trial site for NCT03213002?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Q: Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Q: Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

Phase I/II Study of Oral Capecitabine and Temozolomide (CAPTEM) for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (GBM)

Oral Capecitabine and Temozolomide (CAPTEM) for Newly Diagnosed GBM (NCT03213002) is a Phase 1 / Phase 2 interventional studying Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and Glioblastoma, sponsored by Northwell Health. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of administering the medication capecitabine along with temozolomide when you start your monthly regimen of oral temozolomide for the treatment of your newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapy that is given to patients with other types of cancer. The study will evaluate whether the dosage of 1500 mg/m2 of capecitabine is tolerable after radiation, when taken along with temozolomide. It will also try to determine if the medication capecitabine helps patients respond to treatment for a longer period of time compared to just temozolomide alone, which is the standard of care.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 67 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Be capable of giving willing to sign a consent form. 2. Have a pathology proven diagnosis of any of newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme WHO IV 3. Have completed the first part of standard of care chemo-radiation (Stupp), for 6 weeks, and not started the maintenance phase of temozolomide 4. Agree to use effective barrier contraception while on treatment and for 2 months thereafter, if of childbearing potential 5. Have a life expectancy \> 3 months 6. Be between the ages of 18 to 74 7. Have a performance status KPS 70 or greater 8. Be able to swallow pills and capsules 9. Be able to tolerate oral chemotherapeutic medications, with no health threatening allergies or side effects, based on lab and clinical findings 10. Have adequate bone marrow function, liver function and renal function before commencing therapy Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Prior chemotherapy with capecitabine or temozolomide for other prior malignancies. Patients previously treated with continuous infusion 5-FU or any schedule of DTIC, which are similar to capecitabine and temozolomide, respectively, will be excluded. 2. Prior chemotherapies for newly diagnosed GBM or AA, other than temozolomide during radiation. 3. Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity reaction to capecitabine, 5-FU, temozolomide (i.e. anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions), 4. Serious medical or psychiatric illness preventing willing to sign a consent form or treatment (e.g., serious infection) 5. Prior malignancies in the last 5 years other than curatively treated carcinoma in-situ previously treated with curative intent (cancer free for the past one year). 6. Performance status, KPS \< 70 7. Inability to swallow pills and capsules 8. Concurrent chemotherapy or treatment for the active disease, including devices such as Optune, high dose vitamin supplements, or any other chemotherapy ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be capable of giving informed consent. 2. Have a pathology proven diagnosis of any of newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme WHO IV 3. Have completed the first part of standard of care chemo-radiation (Stupp), for 6 weeks, and not started the maintenance phase of temozolomide 4. Agree to use effective barrier contraception while on treatment and for 2 months thereafter, if of childbearing potential 5. Have a life expectancy \> 3 months 6. Be between the ages of 18 to 74 7. Have a performance status KPS 70 or greater 8. Be able to swallow pills and capsules 9. Be able to tolerate oral chemotherapeutic medications, with no health threatening allergies or side effects, based on lab and clinical findings 10. Have adequate bone marrow function, liver function and renal function before commencing therapy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior chemotherapy with capecitabine or temozolomide for other prior malignancies. Patients previously treated with continuous infusion 5-FU or any schedule of DTIC, which are similar to capecitabine and temozolomide, respectively, will be excluded. 2. Prior chemotherapies for newly diagnosed GBM or AA, other than temozolomide during radiation. 3. Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity reaction to capecitabine, 5-FU, temozolomide (i.e. anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions), 4. Serious medical or psychiatric illness preventing informed consent or treatment (e.g., serious infection) 5. Prior malignancies in the last 5 years other than curatively treated carcinoma in-situ previously treated with curative intent (cancer free for the past one year). 6. Performance status, KPS \< 70 7. Inability to swallow pills and capsules 8. Concurrent chemotherapy or treatment for the active disease, including devices such as Optune, high dose vitamin supplements, or any other chemotherapy 9. Patients taking concomitant medications such as Coumadin and phenytoin medications, need to be excluded because of interactions with capecitabine 10. Patients with previously documented CAD will need to be evaluated by cardiology prior to start to help risk stratify for capecitabine tolerance 11. Patients with renal insufficiency or hepatic insufficiency 12. Patients with coagulopathies 13. Women who are pregnant or lactating.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Capecitabine

Capecitabine at 1500 mg/m2

DRUG

Temozolomide

Temozolomide at 150 mg/m2 - 200 mg/m2

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Lenox Hill Brain Tumor Center

New York, New York, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT03213002), the sponsor (Northwell Health), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT03213002 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of administering the medication capecitabine along with temozolomide when you start your monthly regimen of oral temozolomide for the treatment of your newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapy that is given to patients with other types of cancer. The study will evaluate whether the dosage of 1500 mg/m2 of capecitabine is tolerable after radiation, when taken along with temozolomide. It will also try to determine if the medication capecitabine helps patients respond to treatment for a lo… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT03213002?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT03213002?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT03213002. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT03213002. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.