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NCT02648633 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Nivolumab and Valproate in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Virginia.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
4
Enrollment target

NCT02648633: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Virginia.

NCT02648633 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Virginia. The registered enrollment target is 4 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02648633, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Virginia.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
4 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the immunotherapeutic agent nivolumab given in combination with gamma knife therapy and valproate in patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a common and lethal type of brain cancer.

Primary Outcome

Feasibility of the radiosurgery and drug combination will be determined based on the number of subjects who complete at least 4 doses of nivolumab.

Interventions

  • DRUG Nivolumab
  • RADIATION Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • DRUG Valproate

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 4 participants
Start Date 2016-05-24
Est. Completion 2017-02-21
Phase Phase 1
University of Virginia

449 total trials

Why NCT02648633 stopped before completion

NCT02648633 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 4 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Nivolumab is the first listed.

NCT02648633 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02648633 about?

NCT02648633 is a clinical study titled "Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Nivolumab and Valproate in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the immunotherapeutic agent nivolumab given in combination with gamma knife therapy and valproate in patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a common and lethal type of brain cancer.

What is the current status of trial NCT02648633?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 4 participants. The study started on 2016-05-24. Estimated completion is 2017-02-21.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02648633?

The interventions under investigation include: Nivolumab (DRUG), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (RADIATION), Valproate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02648633?

This trial is sponsored by University of Virginia, which has 449 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02648633's enrollment target sits among peer trials

4 1995th of 2000 higher than 2 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02648633, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02648633 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.