By InvitationPhase 2

Study on The Sensitizing Effect of Sonodynamic Therapy on The Treatment of Brainstem Glioma With Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy and Survival Analysis

China216 participantsStarted 2024-10-01

Plain-language summary

1.Brief Introduction to the Research Background: You are invited to participate in a clinical study initiated by the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and chaired by Professor Zheng Yingjuan at our center. This two-year study aims to verify the sonodynamic therapy. It has been reviewed and approved for establishment by the Scientific Research Office of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University and has also obtained the approval of the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University to conduct the clinical research. This informed consent form provides you with relevant information about this clinical study to help you decide whether to participate. If you agree to participate, please read the following instructions carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult the researchers in charge of this study.

Who can participate

Age range

75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) All subjects or their legal representatives must voluntarily and in writing sign the informed consent form approved by the ethics committee before starting the screening process; * 2\) Age \< 75 years old, gender is not limited.; * 3\) Newly diagnosed patients with brainstem DIPG. It is confirmed as brainstem DIPG by histology or cytology (referring to the WHO Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System 2016), and there are radiologically evaluable lesions; * 4\) ECOG score is 0 - 2; * 5\) The expected survival period is ≥ 3 months; * 6\) The subjects have sufficient organ and bone marrow functions, without severe hematopoietic dysfunction and abnormal heart, lung, liver, kidney functions or immunodeficiency. The hematological indicators before enrollment are basically normal: white blood cell count ≥ 4×10⁹/L, absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5×10⁹/L, platelet ≥ 100×10⁹/L, hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L. The renal function is basically normal: serum creatinine ≤ 1.2 mg/dL or creatinine clearance rate ≥ 60 ml/min. The liver function is basically normal: serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × ULN (if there is liver metastasis, then serum total bilirubin should ≤ 3.0 × ULN); aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.0 × ULN (if there is liver metastasis ≤ 5.0 × ULN). The coagulation function is basically normal: the international normalized ratio of prothrombin time (INR) ≤ 2.0, and PT, APTT, and TT are all within the normal range; * …

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Progression - free survival (PFS)

Timeframe: It is evaluated for up to 5 years from the date of randomization to the date of first documented progression or death from any cause, whichever comes first.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06999148

SponsorYingjuan Zheng

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-05-01

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