Sonodynamic Therapy in Patients With Recurrent GBM
Pilot Study of Sonodynamic Therapy With 5-ALA for the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Using Neuronavigation-Guided Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
About This Trial
Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) are faced with limited treatment options. This pilot study will evaluate the safety and feasibility of combining an investigational drug called 5-ALA with neuronavigation-guided low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) for patients who have recurrent GBM. Focused ultrasound (FUS) can be used to non-invasively destroy tumor tissue while preserving normal tissue. When FUS is combined with 5-ALA, this combinatorial approach is called sonodynamic therapy (SDT), and this investigational therapy is being tested for its ability to cause damage to GBM cells. SDT will take place prior to surgery for recurrent GBM.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
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Treatments Being Tested
5-ALA and Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (SDT)
5-ALA (20mg/kg orally) given \~6 hours prior to LIFU. Focused ultrasound will target a maximum of 50% of the tumor.