Role of Glutamate-mediate Excitotoxicity in Invasion and Progression Processes of Glioblastoma Multiforme

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Gliomas are the most frequent type of primary brain tumors in adults; among them glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most malignant, being associated with the worst prognosis. Glutamate (Glu) is an aminoacid, responsible for essential functions in the Central Nervous System (CNS), acting both as metabolite and neurotransmitter. It is essential for regulating cellular metabolism and developmental synaptogenesis, cellular migration, differentiation and death. Recent scientific evidences have demonstrated alteration in Glu synthesis and signaling being directly involved in GBM growth and invasion

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Adult patients with a brain lesion suspected for GBM, candidate to gross total tumor resection (GTR), followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy (concomitant and adjuvant).

• Patient able to provide informed consent.

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute
RECRUITING
Milan
Contact Information
Primary
Sincinelli Laura
sincinelli.laura@hsr.it
0226436658
Time Frame
Start Date: 2020-06-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2029-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Adult neurosurgical patients
Adult neurosurgical patients with a brain lesion suspected for GBM, candidate to gross total tumor resection (GTR), followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy (concomitant and adjuvant).
Sponsors
Leads: IRCCS San Raffaele

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