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 or Pediatric?

Adult

Disease

Central Nervous System Tumor

Disease Type

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

First-In-Human Treatments

New Investigational Drugs Developed at the University of Florida