Efficacy of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Young Persons With Low-grade Glioma (NCT07506239) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Young Persons With Low-grade Glioma
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-03-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in treating recurrent or progressive, low-grade gliomas (LGG) in pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants must have recurrent or progressive pediatric LGG who have received at least one prior treatment. Prior treatment may include surgery alone and/or systemic therapy.
* Participants must have histologically confirmed LGG that is recurrent or progressive after prior treatment and determined to be a candidate for LITT by central review. All patients will undergo central review prior to LITT. Any number of previous recurrences are permissible provided the participant meets other enrollment criteria.
* Tumor size: up to 5 cm in largest dimension not including any cystic component. Larger tumors will need to be discussed with the study team. Additional adjunctive interventions such as cyst aspiration prior to or concurrent with a LITT procedure is allowed at the treating surgeon's discretion.
Tumor location: Tumors must be located in areas of the brain or central nervous system that are accessible and considered safe for LITT, as determined by central review.
* Suprasellar gliomas not arising from the optic pathway are eligible.
* Multifocal or metastatic LGGs are eligible, provided that the growing lesions are suitable for LITT.
* Exophytic brainstem lesions, which are more accessible and present a lower risk, may be eligible for LITT.
* A patient with stable leptomeningeal disease and a separate growing lesion suitable for LITT is eligible for the study.
* Prior Therapy: Participants may have had LITT for other medical indications, provided …
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
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Proportion of participants with Progression-free Survival (PFS)