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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND
Temozolomide (TMZ) with concurrent radiation is the traditional standard of care for newly diagnosed glioblastoma. Unfortunately, this combination has limited efficacy and resistance can render TMZ ineffective. The novel anti-cancer agent OKN-007 plus TMZ increased survival in preclinical studies. Therefore, we initiated a phase Ib/feasibility clinical trial (NCT03587038) of OKN-007 in combination with TMZ and radiation therapy (RT). We report the safety and tolerability findings of this trial in-progress. METHODS
Adults with newly-diagnosed GBM were eligible. OKN-007 was administered by IV at 60 mg/kg. There were three treatment phases: Concomitant, Pre-Maintenance, and Maintenance. In the Concomitant Phase, patients received OKN-007 three times per w
SUBMITTER: Battiste J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8598781 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature