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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Prospective Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Avastin® Bevacizumab (BEV) With or Without Microbubble-mediated Focused Ultrasound (FUS-MB) Using NaviFUS System in Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients

A Prospective, Randomized, Standard of Care Controlled, Parallel, Open-Label, Multicenter Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Avastin® in Combination With NaviFUS System Compared With Avastin® Alone for the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (rGBM)

A Prospective Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Avastin® Bevacizumab (BEV) With or Without Microbubble-mediated Focused Ultrasound (FUS-MB) Using NaviFUS System in Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients (NCT06496971) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Glioblastoma Multiforme and Glioblastoma, sponsored by NaviFUS Corporation. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This will be a prospective, randomized, standard of care (SoC) controlled, parallel, open-label, multicenter pivotal study to investigate the efficacy and safety of Bevacizumab (BEV) in combination with or without microbubble (MB)-mediated FUS in patients with recurrent GBM. BEV represents the physician's best choice for the standard of care in rGBM after previous treatment with surgery (if appropriate), standard radiotherapy with temozolomide chemotherapy, and with adjuvant temozolomide.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Glioblastoma Multiforme, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

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.

With a target enrollment of 32 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age at the time of study enrollment. 2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 17 kg/m2. 3. Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma must have unequivocal evidence of recurrence, as determined by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI), following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide chemotherapy. 4. Patients may have undergone surgery for recurrence. The patients should have completed surgery and adequately recovered prior to the time of study enrollment. 5. Patients must have radiographic evidence of either at least an 80% resection of enhancing tumor following recurrence or a maximal measurable residual tumor ≤ 20 cm3. 6. If patients are receiving corticosteroids, they must have been on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids for at least 1 week prior to the planned first treatment. 7. At the time of study enrollment, the minimum interval since the last event: - 4 weeks out from invasive procedures (e.g., open biopsy, surgical resection, significant traumatic injury, or any other major surgery involving entry into a body cavity) and the patient must have recovered from the effects of surgery - 1 week out from minor surgical procedures or core biopsies 8. Patients must have recovered from the toxic effects of prior therapy at the time of study enrollment as follows: - 4 weeks out from any investigational drug or device - 4 weeks out from chemotherapy - 6 weeks since the completion of a nitrosourea-containing chemotherapy regimen (e.g., Carmustine (BCNU)) - 12 weeks out from completion of radiotherapy 9. Patients should have a life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks. 10. Patients must have Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70. 11. Adequate hematopoietic, renal, hepatic, and coagulation function, defined as: - blood count (hemoglobin) at least 10 g/dL - platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 - Neutrophils ≥ 1,500/mm3 - Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) ...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. Male or female patients ≥ 18 years of age at the time of study enrollment. 2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 17 kg/m2. 3. Patients diagnosed with glioblastoma must have unequivocal evidence of recurrence, as determined by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI), following prior radiotherapy and temozolomide chemotherapy. 4. Patients may have undergone surgery for recurrence. The patients should have completed surgery and adequately recovered prior to the time of study enrollment. 5. Patients must have radiographic evidence of either at least an 80% resection of enhancing tumor following recurrence or a maximal measurable residual tumor ≤ 20 cm3. 6. If patients are receiving corticosteroids, they must have been on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids for at least 1 week prior to the planned first treatment. 7. At the time of study enrollment, the minimum interval since the last event: * 4 weeks out from invasive procedures (e.g., open biopsy, surgical resection, significant traumatic injury, or any other major surgery involving entry into a body cavity) and the patient must have recovered from the effects of surgery * 1 week out from minor surgical procedures or core biopsies 8. Patients must have recovered from the toxic effects of prior therapy at the time of study enrollment as follows: * 4 weeks out from any investigational drug or device * 4 weeks out from chemotherapy * 6 weeks since the completion of a nitrosourea-containing chemotherapy regimen (e.g., Carmustine (BCNU)) * 12 weeks out from completion of radiotherapy 9. Patients should have a life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks. 10. Patients must have Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70. 11. Adequate hematopoietic, renal, hepatic, and coagulation function, defined as: * Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL * Platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3 * Neutrophils ≥ 1,500/mm3 * Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) * Urine protein creatinine ratio (UPCR) \< 1 or urine dipstick for proteinuria ≤ 2+ * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 3 × ULN * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \< 3 × ULN * Total bilirubin (TBL) \< 2 × ULN * Prothrombin time ≤ 1.5 x ULN * International Normalized Ratio (INR) \< 1.5 These tests must be conducted within 2 weeks prior to the planned first treatment. 12. The central of FUS exposure region is located with a minimum distance of at least 30 mm beneath the skull bone. 13. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test documented within 2 weeks prior to first treatment. Females of childbearing potential and male patients with partners of childbearing potential must agree to adhere to an acceptable method of contraception (as outlined below) from prior to the first study treatment until at least 6 months after the completion of last treatment. Standard acceptable methods of contraception include the use of highly effective methods such as hormonal contraception, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge, condom, spermicide, vasectomy, intrauterine device, or abstinence from sexual activity. 14. Patients are able and willing to have peripheral intravenous (IV) line placement of Bevacizumab and are able to have hair shaved (either whole head or in the region where the coupling membrane will touch) prior to FUS treatment if assigned to treatment group. 15. Patients or their legal representatives are able to provide written informed consent for participation in the trial and patients are willing to comply the procedures (i.e., study-related assessments), instructions, and restrictions outlined in this study in the duration of the study. Informed consent should also be given for biological materials and diagnostic imaging to be stored and used for future research on brain tumors. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have radiographic evidence of multifocal enhancing tumors. 2. Patients who have undergone previous treatment with anti-angiogenic therapy, including Bevacizumab, or other VEGF inhibitors or VEGF-receptor signaling inhibitors. 3. Patients who have previously received Carmustine wafers implantation during re-operation. 4. Patients who have previously received or are currently undergoing tumor treating fields (TTF) treatment. 5. Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease, including any of the following: * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or above congestive heart failure (CHF) within 12 months prior to study enrollment * Unstable angina pectoris * Medical history of myocardial infarction within 6 months prior to study enrollment * Cardiac shunt 6. Stroke (except for transient ischemic attack; TIA) within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 7. Patients with implanted electronic device, for example, implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), cardiac pacemaker, permanent medication pumps, cochlear implants, responsive neurostimulator (RNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), or other electronic devices implanted in the brain. Patients with contraindications for MRI as judged by Investigator, including non-MRI compatible metallic implant(s). 8. Patients with inadequately controlled hypertension, defined as systolic blood pressure \> 150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg while on medication, within 2 weeks prior to first treatment. 9. Patients with evidence of any thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, including but not limited to: * Inherited bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy with the risk of bleeding (i.e., in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation). * History of pulmonary haemorrhage/haemoptysis ≥ grade 2 according to the CTCAE version 5.0 criteria within 1 month prior to study enrollment * Arterial or venous thrombosis (e.g., pulmonary embolism) within 3 months prior to study enrollment 10. Patients with unstable pulmonary disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of study enrollment. 11. Patients who have psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. 12. Known HIV-positive patient, however, that HIV testing is not required for entry into this study. 13. Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of study enrollment. 14. History or evidence of active gastroduodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal perforations/fistula, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 15. Receiving anticoagulant (e.g., warfarin or LMW heparin) or antiplatelet (e.g., aspirin) therapy within 1 week prior to beginning treatment. 16. Known sensitivity/allergy to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agents, Computer Tomography (CT) contrast agents, SonoVue®, Bevacizumab, or any of their components. 17. Pregnant (positive pregnancy test) or breast-feeding women. 18. Use of any recreational drugs or history of drug addiction. 19. Other severe concurrent and/or uncontrolled concomitant medical conditions (e.g., active or uncontrolled infection, uncontrolled epilepsy, uncontrolled diabetes) that could cause unacceptable safety risks or compromise compliance with the protocol. 20. Any other condition that, in the Investigator's discretion, might increase the risk to the patients or compromise the evaluation of the clinical trial endpoints.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Bevacizumab

An anti-angiogenic agent to block tumor growth

DRUG

Microbubble

Open the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) using focused ultrasound and microbubble

DEVICE

Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Open the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) using focused ultrasound and microbubble

Locations (2)

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.

National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06496971), the sponsor (NaviFUS Corporation), 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 NCT06496971 clinical trial studying?

This will be a prospective, randomized, standard of care (SoC) controlled, parallel, open-label, multicenter pivotal study to investigate the efficacy and safety of Bevacizumab (BEV) in combination with or without microbubble (MB)-mediated FUS in patients with recurrent GBM. BEV represents the physician's best choice for the standard of care in rGBM after previous treatment with surgery (if appropriate), standard radiotherapy with temozolomide chemotherapy, and with adjuvant temozolomide. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06496971?

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 NCT06496971?

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 NCT06496971. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06496971. 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.