The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of focused ultrasound (FUS)-mediated blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption using the Next Generation Dome Helmet (NGDH) in adults with glioblastoma (GBM) undergoing the maintenance phase of the standard "Stupp protocol". Participants will: * Undergo repeated FUS BBB disruption treatments during the maintenance phase of temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy. * Receive intravenous ultrasound contrast (DEFINITY®) prior to each FUS session to facilitate targeted BBB disruption. * Undergo serial MRI scans and clinical assessments to evaluate safety and the extent of BBB opening. * Provide blood samples (and tumor tissue if available) for biomarker analysis related to BBB permeability, tumor presence, and treatment response. * Be followed for progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) during routine neuro-oncology visits until end of life.
This is a Phase I, single-center, single-arm clinical trial. Approximately 10 participants are expected to be enrolled. The active therapy phase for participants will last approximately 6 to 8 months. Information about each participant's condition will continue to be collected for as long as possible to evaluate the effects of the therapy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
The Next Generation Dome Helmet (FUS NG) is a non-invasive, MRI-guided focused ultrasound system developed at Sunnybrook Research Institute. It is used to disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with glioblastoma during the maintenance phase of temozolomide (TMZ) therapy. The device allows targeted BBB opening using a fixed transducer array and intravenous DEFINITY® contrast.
DEFINITY® Perflutren Injectable Microbubbles is an ultrasound contrast imaging agent that will be used for blood brain barrier opening during focused ultrasound. These microbubbles will be injected during the focused ultrasound procedure.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
RECRUITINGSafety of Focused Ultrasound-Mediated BBB Disruption
Safety will be evaluated by monitoring the incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) related to FUS BBB disruption, graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Neurological assessments and MRI findings will be used to support safety evaluation.
Time frame: Participants will be evaluated at baseline, every 8 weeks during the first year, and every 12 weeks during the second year.
Clinical Efficacy - Radiographic Response (per modified RANO criteria)
Tumor response will be evaluated using MRI imaging and assessed according to modified Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO) criteria.
Time frame: Participants will be evaluated at baseline, every 8 weeks during the first year, and every 12 weeks during the second year.
Clinical Efficacy - Progression-Free Survival and Overall Survival
Comparing the PFS (by RANO 2.0 criteria) and Overall Survival (OS) of patients to historical controls.
Time frame: Participants will be evaluated at baseline, every 8 weeks during the first year, and every 12 weeks during the second year.
Clinical Efficacy - Comparison of liquid and tumour tissue biomarkers in relation to BBB disruption.
Blood samples will be analyzed for BBB disruption and tumour-related biomarkers, including S100β protein, inflammatory cytokines, circulating DNA, exosomes, and circulating tumour cells. The specific biomarkers analyzed will be determined by the investigator based on sample availability.
Time frame: Assessed at baseline and 1 day post-treatment for each of the 6 BBBD treatment cycles
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