Levetiracetam Extended-Release Plus Stupp Protocol for Hypoxic IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma (NCT07758062) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Levetiracetam Extended-Release Plus Stupp Protocol for Hypoxic IDH-Wildtype Glioblastoma
China140 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common primary malignant brain tumor in adults and is associated with poor prognosis despite standard treatment with maximal safe resection followed by radiotherapy plus temozolomide (the Stupp regimen). Tumor hypoxia is associated with treatment resistance and poor clinical outcomes. This multicenter, prospective, controlled study aims to evaluate whether levetiracetam extended-release combined with the Stupp regimen improves progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with hypoxic IDH-wildtype glioblastoma while maintaining an acceptable safety profile. Eligible patients with newly diagnosed hypoxic IDH-wildtype glioblastoma will receive either levetiracetam extended-release plus the Stupp regimen or the standard Stupp regimen. Clinical efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life outcomes will be evaluated during follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 69 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥18 and \<70 years. Histopathologically confirmed primary IDH-wildtype glioblastoma (WHO CNS Grade 4, 2021 WHO Classification).
Tumor with hypoxic features confirmed by immunohistochemistry (HIF-1α and CA9 expression score ≥2).
Planned to receive standard Stupp protocol after maximal safe surgical resection.
Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥70.
Adequate bone marrow function:
Hemoglobin ≥90 g/L Platelet count ≥100 × 10⁹/L White blood cell count ≥3.0 × 10⁹/L Absolute neutrophil count ≥1.5 × 10⁹/L
Adequate hepatic function:
AST and ALT ≤2.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) Total bilirubin \<50 μmol/L.
Adequate renal function:
Serum creatinine ≤1.5 × ULN Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥36 mL/min. No previous chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy for glioblastoma.
No history of epilepsy or prior antiepileptic drug treatment. Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.
Willing and able to comply with study procedures and follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known hypersensitivity to levetiracetam, pyrrolidone derivatives, or any study drug component.
History of epilepsy or previous treatment with antiepileptic drugs. Requirement for concomitant use of other antiepileptic drugs during the study. Presence of another active malignancy. Severe cardiac, hepatic, renal, hematologic, or other uncontrolled systemic diseases.
Uncontrolled metabolic disorders or severe infections. Active hepatiti…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Timeframe: Up to 24 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07758062
SponsorTianjin Medical University General Hospital