Featured Clinical Trials
IMPACT
Phase I Study —To Assess Safety and Feasibility of IL-8 Receptor Modified Patient-derived Activated CD70 CAR T cell Therapy in CD70+ Adult GBM and Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas (pHGG)
Adult subject inclusion criteria:
- Age: At least 18 years of age
- Newly-diagnosed de novo GBM based on the absence of previous history of brain tumor (WHO Grade IV glioma) by histopathology or molecular studies. (secondary GBM not eligible)
- Tumor must have a supratentorial component
- CD70 positive (≥20%, 1+)
- Tumor testing will be performed as part of study screening
Pediatric subject inclusion criteria:
- Ages four to >18 years old
- Newly-diagnosed pHGG based on the absence of previous history of brain tumor (WHO Grade III-IV glioma) by histopathology
- CD70 positive (≥20%, 1+)
- Tumor testing will be performed as part of study screening
See full inclusion criteria and learn more about the IMPACT Clinical Trial.
Contact Phuong Deleyrolle for more info:
-Email: Wells-btc@ufl.edu
PNOC020
A Phase I/II Study of RNA-lipid particle (RNA-LP) vaccines for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric High-Grade Gliomas (pHGG) and Adult Glioblastoma (GBM).
Please note:
- Surgical resection is required to be performed at UF.
- Enrollment must occur in person at UF prior to surgery or any treatment modalities
Adult subject inclusion criteria:
- Age: 21 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
- Histopathologically proven newly-diagnosed de novo GBM (WHO Grade IV glioma) (secondary GBM not eligible) that is MGMT unmethylated.
- The tumor must have a supratentorial component.
- Bone Marrow, Renal and Hepatic tests
Pediatric subject inclusion criteria:
- > 3 years
- No Methylation requirement
- The Tumor must have a supratentorial component.
- Bone Marrow, Renal, and Hepatic tests
See full inclusion criteria and learn more about the PNOC020 Clinical Trial
Contact Marcia Hodik for more info:
-Email: Wells-btc@ufl.edu
All Clinical Trials
Listed below are the clinical trials that we are currently enrolling at UF.
If you are interested in being screened for a clinical trial, please email Wells-BTC@UFL.edu and one of our clinical research coordinators will follow up with you as quickly as possible.
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OPTIMUS Prime
OPTIMUS PRIME: Safety and feasibility of OPTune Integrated with MRI-gUided Laser Ablation Surgery and Pembrolizumab for Recurrent GlIoblastoMa, A randomizEd Trial
Adult
Central Nervous System Tumor
Adult Recurrent Glioblastoma (GBM)
Fast Facts
Patients from 40 states & 3 countries
Our patients have traveled from around the world for our leading-edge programs, clinical trials, personalized treatment plans and quality of life and survivorship programs for both adult and pediatric brain tumor patients.
100+ physicians, researchers, scientists and staff
Our team at the Wells Center for Brain Tumor Therapy at UF includes experts in several specialties, including specialty surgical care, radiation therapy, laser ablation therapy, neuro-oncology care, genetic testing and precision medicine.
Over $10 million a year invested in research funding
From immunotherapy to chemotherapy, optune therapy and unique clinical trials, we are leading the country in searching for a cure for brain tumors.
Our clinical trials portfolio includes:
40+ Research Studies
10+ Pediatric-Focused Studies
5 Phase I Trials

