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NCT03603405 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

HSV-tk and XRT and Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed GBM

A Phase 1 study of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma, sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
62
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03603405: Recruiting Phase 1 study of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma, sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute.

NCT03603405 is a Phase 1 study of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants, below the 109-participant average among 199 other Glioblastoma trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03603405, a Phase 1 study of Glioblastoma and Anaplastic Astrocytoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
62 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Study to assess the safety and efficacy of HSV-tk (gene therapy), valacyclovir, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or anaplastic astrocytoma (AA).

Primary Outcome

The overall survival rate of patients with Anaplastic Astrocytoma and Glioblastoma in months will be assessed up to 5 years from study drug administration.

Interventions

  • DRUG ADV/HSV-tk (gene therapy)

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • Houston Methodist Neurological Institute - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 62 participants
Start Date 2018-02-28
Est. Completion 2025-12-31
Phase Phase 1

What NCT03603405 shows while recruiting

NCT03603405 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 62 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 109-participant average among 199 other Glioblastoma trials with a reported enrollment target (43% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Glioblastoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which ADV/HSV-tk (gene therapy) is the first listed.

NCT03603405 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03603405 about?

NCT03603405 is a clinical study titled "HSV-tk and XRT and Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed GBM". Study to assess the safety and efficacy of HSV-tk (gene therapy), valacyclovir, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or anaplastic astrocytoma (AA).

What is the current status of trial NCT03603405?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 62 participants. The study started on 2018-02-28. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03603405 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03603405?

The interventions under investigation include: ADV/HSV-tk (gene therapy) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03603405?

This trial is sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, which has 126 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03603405 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03603405's enrollment target sits among peer trials

62 71st of 199 higher than 127 of 199 other Glioblastoma 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 NCT03603405, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03603405 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.