Clinical Significance of Liquid Biopsy in Brain Tumor Patients: a 5-ALA Guided Approach
Condition(s) studied
Study summary
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor. Identifying blood biomarkers that reflect the tumor's status is a major unmet need for optimal clinical management. 5-ALA (5-Aminolevulinic Acid) administration leads to the accumulation of fluorescent Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in GBM cells, allowing identification during surgery. This project aims to leverage 5-ALA induced fluorescence to maximize the informational power of plasma liquid biopsy as a tool for diagnosis, post-treatment follow-up, and as a prognostic tool in patients with GBM.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) Fluorescence Level in Glioblastoma Patients — 2 years
PpIX fluorescence level in blood (serum and plasma) and urine at different time-points (pre-administration, 12h post-administration, and potentially other timepoints depending on preliminary observations) in patients with glioblastoma.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta | Milan | Italy |
More Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta trials in Italy
Other trials for the same condition
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
View NCT07420543 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Italy