This current study will use a new treatment approach based on each patient's tumor genomic profiling consisting of whole genome sequencing, exome analysis, and RNA sequencing as well as predictive modeling. This new treatment strategy has shown promising results in adult patients with other solid tumors.
Patients with recurrent glioblastoma who are candidates for surgery for their clinical management will have tumor tissue taken at the time of surgery. Tissue samples will be obtained from the contrasting edge as well as infiltrating margins. Circulating tumor DNA will also be taken from blood samples before, and after surgery and every 2 months. Genomic profiling of the tumor tissue will be performed and a Molecular Tumor Board will review the profiling within 28 to 35 days of surgery. If specific potential targets are amenable to treatment, a treatment recommendation will be made. Up to 4 drugs could be suggested to the treating physician. The patient and the treating physician may or may not choose to use the recommendation. Any drug from the US Pharmacopeia may be chosen. If the treatment as suggested is given, patients will be followed for toxicity and efficacy, including progression and survival. If the treatment is not given, patients will be followed for progression and survival.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
feasibility of a specialized tumor board to come up with treatment recommendations no later than 35 days from surgery.
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Number of Participants Who Received Treatment Recommendations Within 35 Days of Surgery
To demonstrate feasibility, we would want the treatment recommendation to be fully complete within 35 calendar days in at least 85% of patients for which sufficient RNA and DNA is available.
Time frame: 35 days from surgery to making genomic informed treatment recommendation
Number of Patients Who Chose to Pursue Treatment
Number of patients who chose to pursue treatment based on these genomics-informed treatment recommendations
Time frame: Within 35 days from surgery to making genomic informed treatment recommendation
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