Study of Disulfiram to Reduce Myeloid Immunosuppression and Steroid Dependence in Resectable High… (NCT07719127) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1
Study of Disulfiram to Reduce Myeloid Immunosuppression and Steroid Dependence in Resectable High Grade Glioma
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-10
Plain-language summary
This research study is for participants with glioblastoma. It can cause a tumor immunosuppression which helps myeloid cells that can stop T-cell function. Disulfiram is a drug that has been used in treating other disorders, but this study will examine if disulfiram can help make the tumor environment less immunosuppressive and reduce brain swelling when taken before surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 years.
* Radiographically suspected or confirmed high-grade glioma planned for surgical resection as part of standard clinical care.
* Able to start disulfiram at least 3 days prior to planned surgery (treatment window 3-14 days pre-op).
* In-patient status for the duration of study.
* Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥70%.
* Adequate organ function within 14 days prior to first dose:
* ANC ≥1.5 x 10\^9/L
* Platelets ≥100 x 10\^9/L
* Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL
* AST/ALT ≤2.5 x ULN
* Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN (unless Gilbert syndrome, in which case \<5 x ULN).
* Total bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN (unless Gilbert syndrome, in which case \<5 x ULN).
* Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent.
* Willingness to avoid alcohol and alcohol-containing products during treatment and for 14 days after last dose.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any dexamethasone (or other systemic glucocorticoid for cerebral edema) administered prior to enrollment/first dose (including outpatient or ED administration). This does not include inhalers or topical steroids.
* Imaging features that are atypical for high-grade glioma that have reasonable concern for competing differential diagnoses (e.g. PCNSL, tumefactive MS, etc.)
* Known hypersensitivity to disulfiram or thiuram derivatives.
* Active or severe hepatic disease (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis, known liver disease that may be exacerbated by disulfiram), or baseline liver tests above inclusion thresh…
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.