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Subventricular Zone (SVZ) and Temozolomide in Glioblastoma Multiforme
NCT02177578 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
In this study patients will be treated with 6 weeks of radiation therapy plus temozolomide chemotherapy according to the standard of care. However, the radiation treatment plan will be modified to deliver an higher than routine radiation dose to the subventricular zone which is an area of the brain that contains stem cells that some scientists believe may contribute to glioblastoma recurrence. The purpose of the study is to see if the tumor is controlled for a longer period of time in patients treated with this modified radiation technique than it is in patients treated with standard radiation therapy plus temozolomide chemotherapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Temozolomide
- RADIATION Subventricular Zone radiation
- RADIATION Neural Progenitor Cell Sparing radiation
Study Locations (3)
Maryland
- The SKCCC at Johns Hopkins — Baltimore
- Suburban Hospital — Bethesda
District of Columbia
- Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-07-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02177578
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02177578 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, which has 311 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Glioblastoma Multiforme appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Temozolomide is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02177578 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Maryland, District of Columbia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02177578 about?
NCT02177578 is a clinical study titled "Subventricular Zone (SVZ) and Temozolomide in Glioblastoma Multiforme". In this study patients will be treated with 6 weeks of radiation therapy plus temozolomide chemotherapy according to the standard of care. However, the radiation treatment plan will be modified to deliver an higher than routine radiation dose to the subventricular zone which is an area of the brain ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02177578?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2014-07-08. Estimated completion is 2027-06.
What conditions does trial NCT02177578 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Glioblastoma Multiforme. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02177578?
The interventions under investigation include: Temozolomide (DRUG), Subventricular Zone radiation (RADIATION), Neural Progenitor Cell Sparing radiation (RADIATION). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02177578?
This trial is sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, which has 311 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02177578 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across District of Columbia, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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