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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Ruxolitinib With Radiation and Temozolomide Compared to Radiation and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Ruxolitinib in Combination With Radiation and Temozolomide Compared to Radiation and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma.

Ruxolitinib With Radiation and Temozolomide Compared to Radiation and Temozolomide for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (NCT06991101) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Glioblastoma and Brain Cancer, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. 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

The purpose of this research is to test the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug ruxolitinib when it is combined with standard of care treatment (radiation therapy and temozolomide) for the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Half the people in the study will be assigned to take the study drug ruxolitinib in addition to the standard of care temozolomide and radiation therapy and the other half will be assigned to the standard of care temozolomide and radiation therapy only. This assignment will be randomized in a 1-to-1 ratio, like the flip of a coin.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Glioblastoma and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA 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.

Target enrollment of 190 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Glioblastoma 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. Provision of signed willing to sign a consent form form. 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 3. Individuals of any sex, gender, race, or ethnicity ≥ 18 years of age. 4. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) glioblastoma as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) 2021 Criteria (IDH-wildtype) that is either methylated, unmethylated, or indeterminate MGMT. 5. Confirmation that patient has sufficient tissue to undergo MGMT and IDH testing, as mandated. 6. Must have a Karnofsky performance status (KPS) ≥ 70% (i.e., the patient must be able to care for themself with occasional help from others). 7. Adequate organ (liver and renal) and bone marrow function within 14 days before randomization. For all parameters listed below, the most recent results available must be used: 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mm3. Note: Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration is not allowed within 1 week prior to screening assessment. 2. Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3. Note: Platelet transfusion is not allowed within 1 week prior to registration. 3. Total bilirubin (TBL) ≤ 1.5 × institutional upper limit of normal (ULN). 4. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 × ULN. 5. Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL. 8. Patients able to become pregnant: use of highly effective contraception for at least one (1) month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method. Should a participant become pregnant or suspect that they are pregnant while participating in this study, they should notify the treating physician immediately. Such individuals must have a negative pregnancy test. ...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. Provision of signed informed consent form. 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 3. Individuals of any sex, gender, race, or ethnicity ≥ 18 years of age. 4. Histologically confirmed glioblastoma as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) 2021 Criteria (IDH-wildtype) that is either methylated, unmethylated, or indeterminate MGMT. 5. Confirmation that patient has sufficient tissue to undergo MGMT and IDH testing, as mandated. 6. Must have a Karnofsky performance status (KPS) ≥ 70% (i.e., the patient must be able to care for themself with occasional help from others). 7. Adequate organ (liver and renal) and bone marrow function within 14 days before randomization. For all parameters listed below, the most recent results available must be used: 1. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mm3. Note: Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration is not allowed within 1 week prior to screening assessment. 2. Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3. Note: Platelet transfusion is not allowed within 1 week prior to registration. 3. Total bilirubin (TBL) ≤ 1.5 × institutional upper limit of normal (ULN). 4. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 × ULN. 5. Serum albumin ≥ 2.5 g/dL. 8. Patients able to become pregnant: use of highly effective contraception for at least one (1) month prior to screening and agreement to use such a method. Should a participant become pregnant or suspect that they are pregnant while participating in this study, they should notify the treating physician immediately. Such individuals must have a negative pregnancy test. 9. Patients must have no concurrent malignancy except curatively treated early-stage bladder and prostate cancer that has been completed resected, basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ of the cervix and breast, adequately treated stage I or II cancer from which the patient is in complete remission. Patients with other prior malignancies must be disease-free for ≥ 3 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding. The anti-proliferative activity of this experimental drug and temozolomide may be harmful to the developing fetus or nursing infant. 2. Patients receiving concurrent therapy for their brain tumor (e.g., chemotherapeutics or investigational agents). 3. Patients with a concurrent or prior malignancy are ineligible unless they are patients with curatively treated carcinoma-in-situ or basal cell carcinoma of the skin. Patients who have been free of disease (any prior malignancy) for at least 3 years are eligible for this study. 4. Patients who have had repeat craniotomy for tumor therapy after receiving radiation therapy and temozolomide treatment. 5. Patients who received other chemotherapeutics or investigational agents in addition to their radiation therapy and concomitant temozolomide treatment. 6. Patient has previously taken ruxolitinib or is allergic to components of the study drug. 7. Patients using warfarin. 8. Uncontrolled immunodeficiency virus infection or active tuberculosis. 9. Patients with active serious infections requiring systemic therapy. 10. Known Active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus infection that requires treatment or at risk for HBV reactivation. At risk for HBV reactivation is defined as hepatitis B surface antigen positive or anti-hepatitis B core antibody positive. Participants with previous positive serology results must have negative polymerase chain reaction results. 11. Patient has significant abnormalities on screening electrocardiogram (EKG) and active and significant cardiovascular disease such as uncontrolled or symptomatic arrhythmias, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade ≥2 heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, valvular disease, pericarditis, myocardial infarction, or other thrombosis events like including pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis within 6 months of screening. 12. Any other serious medical/psychiatric condition, in the judgement of the investigator, that likely to interfere or limit compliance with study requirements/treatment.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Ruxolitinib

"During Radiation Therapy" phase: 20 mg ruxolitinib will be self-administered orally (PO) twice every day (BID), starting on Day 1 for 6 weeks. Then there will be a 4-week break after radiotherapy is complete. "Maintenance" phase: Occurs thirty days (4 weeks) after receiving the last dose of radiotherapy. Ruxolitinib 20 mg will be self-administered PO BID, starting on Day 1 in consecutive 28-day cycles. Either phase: Aside from the 30-day break, ruxolitinib will be continued daily until disease progression or treatment intolerance. Ruxolitinib should be administered at approximately the same time each day. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water and should not be opened, broken, or chewed. The dose may be reduced in the case of certain adverse events.

DRUG

Temozolomide

"During Radiation Therapy" phase: 75 mg/m\^2 will be self-administered PO once every day, starting on Day 1, for 6 weeks. Then there will be a 4-week break after radiotherapy is complete. "Maintenance" phase: Occurs thirty days (4 weeks) after receiving the last dose of radiotherapy. Temozolomide 150-200 mg/m\^2 will be self-administered PO BID, starting on Day 1 to Day 5 of each cycle for six cycles. Either phase: The dose may be reduced in the case of certain adverse events.

RADIATION

Radiation Therapy

Radiation will be administered every weekday (Monday to Friday) in 2 Gy fractions for 30 fractions during a 6-week period (60 Gy total).

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.

Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health, Inc.
Miami, Florida, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06991101), the sponsor (Baptist Health South Florida), 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 NCT06991101 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this research is to test the safety and effectiveness of the investigational drug ruxolitinib when it is combined with standard of care treatment (radiation therapy and temozolomide) for the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Half the people in the study will be assigned to take the study drug ruxolitinib in addition to the standard of care temozolomide and radiation therapy and the other half will be assigned to the standard of care temozolomide and radiation therapy only. This assignment will be randomized in a 1-to-1 ratio, like the flip of a coin. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06991101?

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 NCT06991101?

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 NCT06991101. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06991101. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.