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Phase 3 Study of Optune Concomitant With Temozolomide Plus Pembrolizumab in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (EF-41)

Short Title: EF-41 (Keynote D58)


Enrollment Status: Recruiting

NCT #: NCT06556563

Specialty Area: Oncology

Condition Studied: Glioblastoma

Age Groups: Adult; Older Adult

Phase: III


Study Information

Summary / Purpose

This study is looking at new treatment options for people with newly diagnosed Glioblastoma after they have already completed initial therapy such as surgery and radiation. All participants will continue standard maintenance treatment with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide and use the Optune device, which is worn on the scalp and delivers electrical fields to help slow tumor growth. Patients will then be randomly assigned to receive either the immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab or a placebo. The study will compare these two groups to see if adding immunotherapy can help improve outcomes.

Study Type: Interventional
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Who Can Participate

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Adults 18+ years of age
  • Newly diagnosed Glioblastoma who have completed initial standard treatment, including surgery and radiation with temozolomide, and are eligible to start maintenance therapy
  • Confirmed diagnosis based on tumor tissue
  • Adequate recovery from prior treatment-related side effects
  • Stable or acceptable blood, liver, and kidney function
  • Must be able to use the Optune device as part of their treatment plan and be well enough to carry out daily activities with minimal assistance

What's Involved

Participation in the study will include:
  • Receiving maintenance therapy with temozolomide and the Optune device, plus either the immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab or a placebo
  • Attending regular clinic visits, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and safety checks to monitor treatment response and side effects.

Principal Investigator

Additional Information

Location: Renown Health, Office of Clinical Research
Address:

1500 E 2nd St. Reno, NV 89502

General Research: 775-982-3646
Oncology Research: 775-982-5050
Email: Renown-CRD@renown.org

Disclaimer: This listing gives you general information about the study and isn't part of the official consent process. If you decide to learn more, the research team will talk with you and check if you meet any additional requirements to join the study.

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