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Phase 2a Immune Modulation With Ultrasound for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Is NCT05864534 recruiting? Yes, currently enrolling (May 2026). This Phase 2 trial studies multiple treatments including Balstilimab and Botensilimab for newly diagnosed glioblastoma.

Phase 2RecruitingNorthwestern UniversityNCT05864534Data as of May 2026

Treatment: Balstilimab · Botensilimab · Liposomal Doxorubicin · Sonocloud-9 (SC-9)Brain tumor treatment is hampered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This barrier prevents drugs carried in the bloodstream from getting into the brain. If the BBB can be opened, making it temporarily more permeable, drugs may able to better reach the brain tumor. In this trial we will implant a novel device with 9 ultrasound emitters, allowing temporary and reversible opening of the BBB to maximize brain penetration of drugs that modulate the immune system. The device will be implanted after radiation is completed. Immune modulating drugs will be given every 3 weeks in conjunction with activation of the device to open the BBB. The objectives of this trial are to establish whether it is safe and feasible to administer immune modulating drugs in this manner, and identify whether the treatment is effective in treating glioblastoma.

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Extracted eligibility criteria

Cancer type

Glioblastoma

Biomarker criteria

Required: IDH1 wild-type

Required: IDH2 wild-type

Required: MGMT promoter unmethylated

Performance status

ECOG/WHO 0–2

Prior therapy

Must have received: radiation therapy — standard

Have completed standard radiotherapy with or without temozolomide

Cannot have received: immunotherapeutic agents

Have not received any prior treatment with immunotherapeutic agents treatments for glioblastoma or other indications

Cannot have received: investigational agent

Exception: within 2 weeks of registration

Received other investigational agents within 2 weeks of registration

Lab requirements

Blood counts

adequate organ and bone marrow function

Kidney function

Liver function

Have adequate organ and bone marrow function

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US trial sites

  • Northwestern University · Chicago, Illinois

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